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NOVEMBER 2011 Community Advisor PAGE 3History Cont...Gold NailsThe Blacksmith ShopSubmitted by Frank KirbysonFor Ladies, Men & Couples780.778.4879Appointments & Walk-ins WelcomeGift Certificates Available$5 OFF Spa Pedicure, Waxing or Foot Massage• Acrylic Nails• Gel Nails/Toes• Nail DesignsFREE Design w/ Full Set or Fill• Spa Pedicure & Spa Manicure• White & Pink Powder• Foot & Hand Massage• Waxing• Paraffin Wax• AirbrushMidtown Mall • Mon. - Sat.10 - 6Pete Olses, left, and Frank Kirbyson, right, 1946.The first blacksmith shop in Mayerthorpe was operatedby Mr. Sangren.In later years it was taken over by a grand old mannamed Oscar Torgeson who operated it until his retirementat a ripe old age.The late Pete Olsen moved to Mayerthorpe fromGreencourt and built the shop presently standing. Peterelocated in Mayerthorpe after the big fire in GreencourtMay 20, 1941, which almost destroyed the entire village.Pete started construction of his Mayerthorpe shop thesame year and opened his business.Frank Kirbyson came to work for Pete and purchasedthe shop three years later. For twenty-six years he servedthe community and surrounding areas, by shoeing horses,building sleighs and ploughs. Many a good story wastossed in by Frank for good measure. In 1969 Frank soldhis shop to Max Barney, a native son. Following his retirement,Frank devoted his time to woodworking. Sincewriting this account, Frank Kirbyson died on July 2, 1978.His many friends have missed his cheery greetings as hemade his almost daily trips to town.(Continued on page 28)HELP WANTEDPart-timeSalespersonPotential for Full Time in Sales and OtherMarketing Work.Please bring resume toOZ Media @ 4907 52 AvenueLinh's KitchenDelicious&HealthyServingWesternBreakfastMon - Fri8 - 11 amCoffee or Tea with Full Breakfast EveryTuesday & ThursdayPop, Bottled Water, Coffee or Teaw/ Daily Lunch Special or Sandwich MondaysFREEALL DAY BREAKFAST SATURDAYS9:30 AM - 2:30 PMDAILY LUNCH SPECIALSVIETNAMESE DISHES, SANDWICHES,WONTON SOUP & SOUP OF THE DAY(CLAM CHOWDER ON FRIDAYS) 11 AM - 4 PMEat in or take out780-396-8823 Midtown MallBook Nowfor SummerSpruce-upsMany Colour Options Available.• Providing Leaf Guard & 5” Continuous Eavestroughing!• Siding • Soffits • Fascia • Window & DoorCapping • Metal Roof & Wall Installation• Custom Metal DetailResidential & CommercialPhone: 780-706-9255 • Fax: 780-778-6168

PAGE 4 Community Advisor NOVEMBER 2011Council Month in ReviewDAILYLUNCH SPECIALWe AreSpecializing InSmoothies &Bubble TeaServed WithLow-Fat Yogurtby the people who broughtyou My Little Saigon.• Sushi• Salad Roll• Spring Roll• Noodle SoupTomyum, Jazzee,Wonton, Seafood &Much More!GreatFoodForYou!MENUWe havea wideselection!• Rice on PlateTeriyaki Beef, CurryChicken, PorkCustomerAppreciationMonthEnds November 30thYour Choice:Noodles, Rice Plateor Soup- With Pop $7.99- With Smoothie $9.99SmoothiesOnly$3.50October 13, 2011 - The curling rink interior renovationsare near completion. The new ice plant is complete.Also completed are electrical upgrades and heatingand hot water systems. The washrooms, lobby andkitchen have had extensive improvements. Estimatesfor exterior renovations to complete new insulatedcladding will be brought forth to the 2012 budget deliberations.The curling rink is also looking at optionsto renovate the front entranceway, subject to Managementapproval. The exterior entrance renovations willnot be included in the 2012 budget items.A new pedestrian overpass will be constructed atthe 47 Street railway crossing. This pedestrian crossingis a safety requirement and must be completed beforeCN will install signals. The Town of Whitecourtsigned the agreement with CN yesterday - this shouldenable the opening of the 47 Street Rail Crossing in thesummer of 2012. Recommendations to enhance the appearanceof the pedestrian overpass will be forwardedto 2012 budget considerations.A number of initiatives have been undertaken fol-(Continued on page 5)Personalized ServiceProfessional ResultsNewFloor Waxing Now Available!• General House Cleaning • Pre-Sale Cleaning• Move In/Move Out Cleaning • Lawn & Garden Care• General Building Maintenance • Carpet Cleaning• Post-Construction Services • Snow Removal• Window CleaningEat-in or Take-out • 780-778-4405Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 5:005010 50th St. (Across from ATB)Call us today for yourFREE estimate780-706-9309

NOVEMBER 2011 Community Advisor PAGE 5(Continued from page 4)lowing a request received in April 2011 from a communitymember to discontinue the practice of addingfluoride to Whitecourt’s drinking water. Commentsfrom the public were solicited and received and forwardedto Council. A public information session onSeptember 22, 2011 allowed Whitecourt residents andCouncil Members to hear professional opinions fromDr. Kathryn Koliaska from Alberta Health Servicesand Dr. James Beck from the University of Calgaryregarding adding fluoride to drinking water. Councilreviewed all comments and information from the session,and made the decision not to remove fluoridefrom the drinking water.4904 ~ 51 st Avenue (Beside Rainbow)P. 780.778.8680 C. 780.262.0652Mon. to Sat. ~ 9 am - 6 pmAppts. & Walk-ins WelcomeGift Certificates AvailableAcrylic ~ Gel ~ Nail DesignsGel Toes ~ Spa Pedicures & ManicuresAirbrushing ~ Paraffin Wax ~ WaxingOctober 26, 2011 - The Whitecourt EnhancementGrant allocations have been awarded. The objective ofthe program is to offer community organizations additionalassistance to develop community events orenhancements. Funding for this grant program is madepossible through automated traffic enforcement revenueand the Safe Community Initiative. WhitecourtTown Council allocated $16,738 to the following organizationswith Enhancement Grants at Monday night’smeeting:Bear Necessities of Pat Hardy $3,000.00Whitecourt Rotary Music Festival $1,000.00Whitecourt District Preschool Society $3,945.00Fallen 4 Marathon Society & ACE’s World inWhitecourt Committee $8,793.00Town Council adopted the new History ArchivalPolicy Number 72-028, which establishes proceduresregarding the collection and retention of significantcommunity events, and storing the information for futurehistorical and archival purposes. Town staff willannually collect information and photographs, whichwill be stored for future use.Town Council has adopted 19.2% as the ATCO GasFranchise Fee for 2012, as per the Franchise Revenue- 3 Year Plan. The franchise fee is paid in exchange forgiving ATCO Gas exclusive right to supply natural gasto the municipality, and compensates the municipalityfor the company’s usage of municipal right-of-ways,portions of roads and other lands owned for the gasdistribution system.The name “Woodman” was added to the Town’sApproved Available Street Name List. The Woodmanfamily has a long history in the community and they(Continued on page 8)Mon. to Fri. 8 to 8 • (780) 706-5003 • Midtown MallServices:• Individual Physiotherapy Assessment and Treatment• Work Related Injury Assessment andTreatment / Work Reconditioning Program.• Foot Orthotics• Motor Vehicle Accident Rehabilitation• Physical Conditioning Program• Manual & Manipulative Therapy• Sports Injury Management• Intramuscular Stimulation• Medical Legwear / PressureGradient Stockings• Pre-Employment Screening.Referrals accepted from:• Employers & SafetyCoordinators• WCB• Physicians• Walk-in Patients• Insurance Companies• Other ProfessionalsFees covered by:• WCB (Workers Compensation Board)• Independent Contracts with Employers• Extended Health Insurance Plans• Casualty Insurers (motor vehicle accidents)• Personal Payment (receipts will be provided)CarpetownServingWhitecourt Whitecourt &Area & for Area Over for 21Over 18 Years.www.carpetowninteriors.comYearsInteriors“The Store for Your Floor”Carpet • Lino • Hardwood •Tile • WallpaperGuaranteed Professional InstallationsResidential & Commercial5033 - 52 Avenue - 778-4144, 1-888-778-4144

PAGE 8 Community Advisor NOVEMBER 2011Council Month in Review Cont...(Continued from page 5)have contributed to the growth and development ofWhitecourt for over 60 years.In response to a letter from Wellspring Family Resourceand Crisis Centre, November is recognized asFamily Violence Prevention Month.The Town of Whitecourt will be welcoming a delegationof visitors from our Twin Town of Yubetsu, Japanthis week. The delegation of six students and twochaperones will be in Whitecourt from October 27 toNovember 3.The Town of Whitecourt would like to invite everyoneto attend the Japanese Art Exchange Openingat ARTickles Framing and Art Studio on Friday, October28 at 7:30 p.m.Computer scam goes viral in CanadaOTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police(RCMP) and their partners at the Canadian Anti FraudCenter (CAFC) are warning that if someone calls youclaiming to be able to protect your computer from viruses,your best bet is to just hang up the phone. Don’t givethe caller your computer access codes and don’t provideyour credit card information.The virus scam has grown to epidemic proportionsin Canada, now accounting for between 70 and 80 percent of frauds reported daily to the CAFC. “We begannoticing virus scam calls in March 2010. Since then,they’ve become an increasing proportion of our calls.Now, they’re the scam we deal with most often,” saidRCMP Sgt. Paul Proulx of the CAFC.This dramatic increase means the scam is working– more and more Canadians are being targeted by thevirus scam. Proulx warns, "If a scammer is able to log onto your computer then he has access to all the personalinformation you have stored there, including your bankinginformation.”Here’s a typical scenario: a caller, often claiming towork for Microsoft or another reputable software company,will cold-call you and ask if your computer is runningslowly or not working as it should. He will thenoffer to repair your computer via internet access, whichcan involve either software installation or the callergaining remote control of your computer after you’vegranted him access. Payment for the software or the repairservice is handled via your credit card with chargestypically ranging from $35 to $470 per call.Allowing a third party to download software or re-(Continued on page 12)Maria’s Tailoring& AlterationsMon. to Wed. 11 to 6, Thurs & Fri. 11 to 7:30, Sat 11 to 4:30Alterations • Reflective Tape for Coveralls • Formal WearFormalDresses forLadies &ChildrenIT'S TIME TO GETYOUR WINTERJACKETS REPAIREDZippers, Tears,Buttons, ClaspsMaria's fixes them allHem Pants - $ 9 .00Maria’s sells: BridalHeadpieces & Veils,Bridesmaid &Flower GirlDresses and Evening Gowns.Midtown Mall, Downtown ♦ (780) 706-7092'Mmmmm...toasty'Gift Card20$20EveryFridayDraw For$20 Gift Card& Oil KingsTicketsCatering, Eat-In& Delivery3732 - Kepler Street St. - 780-778-4414

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PAGE 10 Community Advisor NOVEMBER 2011This Month in WhitecourtCandlelight Vigil,Nov 2 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm - Join us on November 2at 5:30 p.m. for a BBQ sponsored by the Boys & GirlsClub of Whitecourt & District at Friendship Park for theAnnual Candlelight Vigil.We will be walking from Friendship Park to theWhitecourt Seniors Circle for a presentation in memoryof those that have been injured or killed as a result of familyviolence in our province, our country and our world.Refreshments to follow the presentation at theWhitecourt Seniors Circle. Come out and hear singer/songwriter Michaela Clarke perform. Find out the posterand essay contest winners.Sponsored by the Whitecourt Family ViolenceStakeholders Group 780-778-6300.Whitecourt ATV Club MeetingNov 2 7:00 PM - 8:30 Pm -The Whitecourt ATVClub invites you to attend its monthly Club Meetings.The Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at7:00 p.m. at the Forest Interpretive Centre.For more information visit www.whitecourtatvclub.comTerri Clark Live at the Allan & JeanMillar CentreNov 4 - Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Concert begins at8:00 p.m. Opening for Terri Clark are The Stellas.Tickets are on sale now at the Allan & Jean MillarCentre, or by calling 780-778-3637. No assigned seating.Bingo at the Seniors CircleNov 8 - 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Bingo at the SeniorsCircle happens every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.Remembrance Day CeremoniesNov 11 - Everyone welcome. Doors open at CentralSchool,10:00 a.m. Parade participants meet at Legion10:00 a.m. Refreshments after ceremonies at LegionPumpjack Players Dinner TheatreNov 18, 19 , 25 and 26 - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMEnjoy the Pumpjack Players Dinner Theatre November18, 19, 25 or 26.WhitecourtWORKWEARWhere the worker comes firstNew FR FR Product ProductONLY $99.95 $99.95Main St - Next to CIBC - 778-4781Mon to Sat 9 - 6, Thurs 9 - 9, Sun 12 - 4Written Repair Guarantees778-2171 • 3855 38th Ave( One Block North of Kal Tire)“When it’s quality that counts”Phone (780) 778-2065Let us be your ‘New Home’ builder

(Continued on page PB)NOVEMBER 2011 Community Advisor PAGE 11(Continued from page 9)during tooth development. Having discoloured teeth canbe hurtful if a child is teased for it by their peers and couldcause low self-esteem or even depression. The dental repairsfor this are considered cosmetic and are usually notcovered by insurance.Did you know that the practice of fluoridation couldbe considered illegal? Back in 1957 our Supreme Courtruled that when added to water, fluoride is a “compulsorypreventative medication.” This ruling has NEVER beencontested by anyone including our Canadian government.It could be argued municipalities do not have the authorityto add a chemical substance to the town water supplyfor medicinal purposes as stated by our Food and DrugAct and as ruled by our Supreme Court.Since the start of this year 19 communities have votedto end fluoridation, 5 of which were in Canada, includingSlave Lake. There are more places right here in Albertawith citizens fighting to join that list including Red Deer,Edmonton, Edson and Hinton.In the October 19th edition of the Whitecourt Star,Councillor Hodgson said that he bases his decisions onscience, not legalities. Councillor Chartrand, who madethe motion to end Whitecourt’s fluoridation, stated “ifwe have one citizen of this community that has a thyroidproblem and drinking the fluoride water exacerbates thecondition, that cannot be fixed, that is serious.” I believeour councillors have love for this community and I knowthat harming the health of one of us is the last thing theywant to do but the odds of it happening or having alreadyhappened are high.There are many parts of the body that can be harmedby ingesting fluoride including your brain, thyroid, kidneysand bones. Some people are less able to filter fluorideand could be suffering dearly without knowing it. Healthyindividuals excrete roughly 50% of the fluoride consumedevery day, but those who are unhealthy excrete much lessand the rest accumulates within the body. Are we to believethat accumulating that much fluoride overtime doesnothing to the body? Cancer, specifically osteosarcoma,has been linked to fluoride consumption in young boysand there are currently lawsuits underway in the UnitedStates concerning children who have been affected.For those who are worried that our teeth will fallout, fear not. The World Health Organization has compiledinformation concerning countries with and withoutfluoridation to see who has more cavities. Of the 4 countriessurveyed with fluoridation and the 14 without it, allhad nearly the same decline in cavities with several nonfluoridatedcountries having an even better decline thenwe do. OUR TEETH WILL NOT FALL OUT if we endour fluoridation but they will definitely fall out if we stopbrushing our teeth.LOSE YOURSELFDAY SPA~ 780-778-4883 ~On Site Massage Therapist, Hair Stylist,Estheticians & Gel Nail Tech• Gel Nails• Infrared Sauna• Ear Piercing• Spray Tan• Waxing• Eminence Facial• Aqua Massage• Spa Manicure• Day Packages• Spa Pedicure~ Whitecourt’s Largest Day Spa ~Givethe Gift ofRelaxationto yourLoved OnesThere are more countries that DO NOT fluoridatethen there are those that do. That gives us concrete proofthat fluoridation is not necessary because the overall ratesare going down with or without it. These countries areutilizing different products or methods and are havingthe same success we are WITHOUT jeopardizing theirpeople’s health or rights. It’s possible to make our communitysafe for everyone AND keep our teeth beautiful atthe same time.Go to fluoridealert.org and click on “Fluoride Dangers”near the top to see studies concerning fluoridation. Ican be contacted at whitecourtwater@yahoo.ca

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NOVEMBER 2011 Community Advisor PAGE 17FURNITURE DENAppliances & Electronics778-2016 • 4807 50 Ave.* Rebate amount will vary depending on the number of qualifying LG Home Appliance products purchased, up to a maximum of $1100.Retailer has the right to limit quantities. See Sales Associate for details. © 2011 LG Electronics. “LG” and the “LG Logo” are registeredtrademarks of LG Electronics and its affi liates. All rights reserved.(Continued from page 7)curred in 1968 in Czechoslovakiawith the ‘PragueSpring’. Ironically, 1969was the year a junior militaryofficer called Gaddafioverthrew the Libyanmonarchy in a bloodlessrevolution.Today, a similar widespreadprotest dynamiccould be occurring. Indeed,the current change movementsmight turn out tohave a more dramatic effecton power elite policies thanthe protests of the 1960s. Alot will depend on the reactionof those in power.The financial situationis the current spark behindmuch of the unrest. Muchof the Arab Spring waslargely driven by a crumblingeconomy, with foodprices and unemploymentrising dramatically in someArab countries and elsewhere.To be sure, westerninvolvement also had a lotto do with the extent of theprotests in some Arab countries.This is particularlytrue where armed attacksby rebel groups occurred.In the U.S., protestshave sprung up nationwidein support of the OccupyWall Street movement.Greece has perhaps takenthe lead in massive protestsagainst the financialpolicies of the day. Unfortunatelythere has been lossof life in this country duringthe events. Still the levelof public support is quitehigh. In a survey publishedin June 2011 by Public Issueon behalf of the GreekTV channel Skai, 95% ofpeople asked said they hadpositive impressions aboutthe movement.Three years after thefact, Icelanders are stillmarching outside their parliamentbuildings demandingan end to financial policiesthat penalize innocentpeople and reward banksengaged in questionableactivities. In fact, the OccupyWall Street movementis giving more impetusto ongoing protestsaround the world. The Irishprotests against the financialsystem have been givennew life by the OccupyDame Street movement,focusing on that country’sfinancial district. In Canada,the Occupy movementis also spreading across thecountry.One of the main criticismsof the new protests isthat there is little cohesionbetween the concerns ofvarious protesting groups.For example, in the 1960’sprotests, there were specificgoals shared, such asending the Vietnam War orensuring civil rights for all.However, in the modernday protests, correcting anunjust financial system isindeed a clear overarchinggoal for the various protest.It could also be consideredthat the variety in the concernsof the protest groupsbeyond their push to changefinancial policy is indicativeof the democratic natureof the movement.It is far too early to tellif the growing discontentand level of activism willhave a significant effectthis time around. However,(Continued on page 26)

PAGE 18 Community Advisor NOVEMBER 2011Find the 5 local photosThey’ve served our country with courage and honor.They’ve left behind loved ones to risk theirlives in protecting their country.They’ve defended our freedoms and ideals.They make us proud to be Canadians.Thanks, veterans, for your brave and selflessservice to our nation. We salute you onRemembrance Day.It's With GreatAppreciation weSalute Our Veterans...Past & Present!780-778-5665cybervisioncomputers.comWith GratitudeWe ThankAll Our Veterans!To Canada'sArmed Forces,Thank YouFor Your Service!780-778-5822Midtown MallSheer TouchLaser780-779-8442Thank You To OurVeterans!We Owe Our Freedom ToYour Sacrifice!

NOVEMBER 2011 Community Advisor PAGE 19Remembrance DayCeremoniesFriday, November 11 thDoors open at Central School,10:00 a.m.Parade participants meetat Legion 10:00 a.m.Refreshments after ceremonies at LegionEveryone Welcome!!Pass the word around!!Whitecourt Honour RollWorld War IAnderson, D.Chaisson, L. A.* Cornell, A.Craig, W. R. S.Fraser, D. A.Frazier, O. D.Hardy, P.I.Harrington, W.Hedin, E. I.Hedrick, A. H.Hinkelman, J.Hinkelman, W.Kallbom, O.Kimzey, A. R.*Loban, E.Marvin, R.Metheun, A. P.Moore, I. C.*McDowell B.*McDowell R.Presthlien, A.Skogman, S.Snellie D.Smith, C. R.Stephens, C. A.Steward, H. Y.Tekset, O. O.Torgerson, J. H.Torgerson, J. S.Underwood, D.*Ward, A.Weir, A. H.Wellwood, J. A.White, A. H.White, G. H.Wright, W.World War IIAustin, D.Bain, D.Bain, G. N.Bain, K. H.Bain, R.Baxter, P. L.Beshell, J. S.Beshell, F.V.T.Brewer, T.*Brewer, M. J.Briggs, S. M.Brown, D. G.Burch, J.Chaisson, T. A.Cymbala, J.Cymbala, S.Cymbala, W.Dalton, C.Dahl, G.*Deatherage, G.Druar, L.Dubois, K. A.Fry, R. M.Galloway, J.Gibbs, G. E.Gibson, R.Harrop, C. V.Johnson, H. N.Johnson, H. S.Jackson, G. E.Jackson, R. W.Josephson, C.King, G.King, S.Klymok, R. S.Kobasiuk, E. A.Maxwell, F. B.McIlwaine, C.McIlwanine F.McIntryre, D. P.McIntyre, H. J.Merrills, G. M.Merrifield, H. C.Miller, C. C.Moffat, K.Olson, J.Otte, F. J.Otte, F. W. E.Otterholm, G.Pederson, H.Smith, DonThompson, R.Powers, RuthKorean War*Ivans, David D.LaRivierre, JackSmith, DonAfghanistan*Bartsch, ColeScott, KyleSchultz, Jason* Killed or missing in action. Many of those whoserved were wounded.Humpty's inWhitecourt isOPEN again.Newly renovated,same location,just off Highway 43.We have a great menu selection with daily specials,Kid's Eat Free Fridays from 5 to 9 pm and Senior'sDiscounts. Humpty's Family Restaurant—Where Breakfast Never Ends.OPEN Monday to Friday 6am to 10pmWeekends 7am to 9pm.Whitecourt House Concerts 2012Check out the lineup for the 2012 Seasonhappening at Sweet Things CafeJanuary 22nd: Marshall Lawrence"Doctor of the Blues"February 26th: The Low Flying PlanesFolk/BluegrassMarch 25th: Washboard Hank & Lance LoreeRockabillyApril 22nd: Seth n' Shara - Folk/EclecticMay 13th: The Doll Sisters - AmericanaVisit our profile on Reveb Nation using the link below.http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/whitecourthouseconcertcommitteeTicket packages for the entire season are nowavailable for $100, individual tickets will be availablefor purchase after Nov.30th. @ Sweet Things Cafe orARTickles Framing & Art StudioWhat a great Christmas gift idea!25 ¢WING NIGHTEvery Thursday5 pm to 10 pmCanadian Tire Money Accepted at Par8 VLTS • Pool • Video Games4 Large Screen Plasma TVs50th Ave and 50th St. • 780-778-5501Open 7 days a week.

NOVEMBER 2011 Community Advisor PAGE 21(Continued from page 20)no economies of scale in finance. This also means thatworkers in the small business sector earn the same wagesas those in big corporations, have the same skills andtraining, and are just as productive."[Emphasis added.]The Landesbanks function as "universal banks" operatingin all sectors of the financial services market. Allare controlled by state governments and operate as centraladministrators for the municipally-owned savingsbanks, or Sparkassen, in their area.The Sparkassen were instituted in Germany in thelate 18th century as nonprofit organizations to aid thepoor. The intent was to help people with low incomessave small sums of money, and to support business startups.The first savings bank was set up by academicsand philanthropically-minded merchants in Hamburgin 1778, and the first savings bank with a local governmentguarantor was founded in Goettingen in 1801. Themunicipal savings banks were so effective and popularthat they spread rapidly, increasing from 630 in 1850 to2,834 in 1903. Today the savings banks operate a networkof over 15,600 branches and offices and employover 250,000 people, and they have a strong record ofinvesting wisely in local businesses.Targeted for PrivatizationThe reputation and standing of the German publicbanks were challenged, however, when they emergedas competitors in international markets. Peter Dormanwrites:"[T]he EU doesn’t like the landesbanken. They denouncethe explicit and implicit public subsidies thatstate ownership entails, saying they violate the rules ofcompetition policy. For over a decade they have foughtto have the system privatized. In the end, the dispute issimply ideological: if you think that public ownershipshould only be an exception, narrowly crafted to addressspecific market failures, you want to see the landesbankenput on the auction block. If you think an economyshould be organized to meet socially defined needs, youwould want a large part of capital allocation to be responsiveto public input, and you’d fight to keep thelandesbanken the way they are." (There is a movementafoot in the US to promote public banking.)The vicissitudes of German banking in the last decadewere traced in a July 2011 article by Ralph Niemeyer,editor-in-chief of EUchronicle, titled “Commission’sDirty Task: WESTLB Devoured by Private Banks.”He notes that after 1999, the major private banks leftthe path of sustainable traditional banking to gamblein collateralized debt obligations, credit default swaps,and derivatives. Private German banks accumulated anestimated €600 billion in toxic assets through their investmentbanking branches, for which German taxpayerswound up providing guarantees. Deutsche Bank AGwas feeding its record profits almost exclusively throughits investment banking division, which made a fortunetrading credit default swaps on Greek state obligations.When this investment turned sour, the German governmenthad to bail out the financial institution into whichDeutsche Bank AG dumped these toxic assets.While the large private banks were betting on thecasinos of the financial markets, lending to businessesand the “real” economy was left to the public Sparkassen,which were more efficient in serving average citizensand local business because they were not stockcompanies that had to satisfy shareholders’ hunger forever-larger dividends. Today the market share of privatebanks in Germany is only 28.4%, and Deutsche BankAG dominates the segment. But with its 7% marketshare, it is still well behind the public banks owned bymunicipalities and communities.Neimeyer says the private banks wanted to break upthe market dominance of the public banks to get a biggerpiece of the pie themselves, and they used the EuropeanCommission to do it. The Commission had been lobbiedsince the early 1990s by German private banks and byDeutsche Bank AG in particular to attack the German(Continued on page 22)LicensedCVIPFacilityComplete scaffold and access solutionsCell: 780-779-7773Phone: 780-778-651924 HR SERVICEEmail: don.kuzyk@skywaycanada.caScaffold • Shoring • Swing StageHeavy Duty Parts & Service780.706.2252 • 24 HR ON CALL4004-41st Ave (Old Whitecourt Transport)

PAGE 22 Community Advisor NOVEMBER 2011(Continued from page 21)government over the country’s “inflexible” public bankingsector.The IMF, too, had long demanded that any competingpublic monopolies in the German banking market bebroken up, citing their “inefficiencies.” When the Germanpublic Sparkassen and Landesbanken were reluctantto turn to investment banking with its skyrocketingprofits, they were branded as bureaucratic and “unsexy.”When they were pressured to increase their returns fortheir government owners, the German Landesbankendid get sucked to some extent into derivatives and CDOs(fraudulently rated triple A). But while they “lost billionsin the Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and LehmanBrothers Ponzi scheme,” Niemeyer says the extentto which they became involved in highly speculativetransactions was “laughable in comparison with thedamage done by private banks, for whom taxpayers arenow providing guarantees.”It was the public banks and Sparkassen that suppliedthe real economy with liquidity, and that steppedin for the private banks when they withdrew to bet inthe financial casino; but it was on the failings of theLandesbanken and Sparkassen that the media focusedtheir attention. The real motive, says Niemeyer, was thatthe large private banks wanted the public banks’ marketshare themselves:"In order to win back this important market share, ithas become a prerogative to destroy public banking inGermany completely. This unpopular move could nevercome from the German government itself, so that’s whythe [European] Commission is being employed for thisdirty job."The Price of SuccessThe German public banks were brought down byknocking their public legs out from under them. Previously,they had enjoyed state guarantees that allowedthem to acquire and lend funds at substantially betterrates than private banks were able to do. But in 2001, thesSeltecComputers778-4501 #6 3702 37 Ave.• Computer Sales & Service• PC & Notebook Repair• On-site Servicing• Network Consulting• Domain Hosting• Wireless High Speed InternetOur Shop is A+ Certified!European Commission ruled to strip the Landesbanksof their explicit state credit guarantees, forcing them tocompete on the same terms as private banks. And todaythe European Banking Authority is refusing to count thebanks’ implicit state guarantees in their “stress tests” forbanking solvency.The upshot is that the German public banks are beingstripped of what has made them stable, secure, andable to lend at low interest rates: they have had the fullfaith and credit of the government and the public behindthem. By eliminating the profit motive, focusing on thepublic interest, and relying on government guarantees,the German public banks were able to turn bank creditinto the sort of public utility described by Prof. Hudson.The example of Germany shows that even successis no guarantee in the face of a relentless onslaught ofpropaganda by large privately-owned banks interestedonly in making money for their CEOs, wealthiest clientsand shareholders. But peering behind the propaganda,the public banking model that helped underwrite Germany’seconomic success might be the fast track to aU.S. banking system that serves Main Street rather thanWall Street.Ellen Brown is an attorney and president of the PublicBanking Institute, http://PublicBankingInstitute.org.In Web of Debt, her latest of eleven books, she showshow a private cartel has usurped the power to createmoney from the people themselves, and how we the peoplecan get it back. Her websites are http://webofdebt.com and http://ellenbrown.com."Step number one for doing yourbit to make a better world is falling inlove with it as it already is.~ Mike DooleyTRUCK REPAIRS - MACHINE SHOP - WELDINGFIELD MECHANICS - FORESTRY & OILFIELD24 HR. SERVICE - APPROVED INSPECTION STATION(780) 778-3184 or 1-800-665-0864

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NOVEMBER 2011 Community Advisor PAGE 25(Continued from page 24)International will assist Washington in demonizing itsnext target for military attack while turning a blind eyeto the war crimes of President Obama.When we consider what Israel has got away with,being as it is under Washington’s bought protection —the war crimes, the murders of children, the eviction intotal disregard of international law of Palestinians fromtheir ancestral homes, the bulldozing of their houses anduprooting of their olive groves in order to move in fanatical“settlers,” the murderous invasions of Lebanonand Gaza, the wholesale slaughter of civilians — we canonly conclude that Washington, Israel’s enabler, can getaway with far more.In the few opening years of the 21st century, Washingtonhas destroyed the US Constitution, the separationof powers, international law, the accountability ofgovernment, and has sacrificed every moral principleto achieving hegemony over the world. This ambitiousagenda is being attempted while simultaneously Washingtonremoved all regulation over Wall Street, the homeof massive greed, permitting Wall Street’s short-termhorizon to wreck the US economy, thus destroying theeconomic basis for Washington’s assault on the world.Will the US collapse in economic chaos before itrules the world?SPIRITS • WINE • COLD BEEROpen 10 am to 11 pm, Sundays 10 am to 10 pmEVERY DAY LOW PRICESSpiced Rum, Rye, Rum or Vodka$18.75 750 mlTASTINGS ~ 4 TO 7Every Thursday & Friday NiteCUSTOMERAPPRECIATION DAYSave 5% on 2nd Tuesday of each month3732 Kepler Street - 778-5260The Cigar Case SolvedThe story is untrue. The Urban Legends Websiterelates that this story is decades old and likely originatedas a joke. A much briefer version appeared in a1965 toastmaster's manual and was apparently the directinspiration of the earliest Internet variant, posted in aUsenet discussion in February 1996.The tale was set in North Carolina for the first timein February 1997.As it traveled the email circuit the story grew longerand more detailed, and by the time 1997 was outthe latter-day version set in Charlotte, NC had becomestandard. David Boraks, a reporter for the Charlotte Observer,tried vainly to authenticate it.Snopes.com reports that This legend began its Internetlife after it was posted to the newsgroup alt.smokers.cigars in early 1996, and it has continued to circulateas a "true story" in newsgroups and e-mail ever since,despite its having been identified as an "urban legend"when it was first posted. The version posted was, in fact,nearly identical to one that has been circulating since atleast the mid-1960s.In 2003 the legend was made into a song and recordedby Brad Paisley.As to whether there could be any truth to the legend'spremise, insurance policies are generally writtenso that deliberate actions on the part of the policyholderscannot trigger payouts. Furthermore, destroying yourown property isn't arson, as long as the act isn't intendedto defraud anyone. If a court had already ruled that theinsurance company was required to pay, then obviouslyno fraud was committed, and thus the burning could notbe considered arson.When you receive a story reported to be true,and especially if you are asked to forward the story,a simple search with keywords from the e-mail, alongwith the word 'hoax', will help confi rm or repudiate theauthenticity of the event.• Interior FinishingCallTrevor403-302-8654Email: victorycarpentryab@gmail.comcarpentryayab@aicom"No JobIs TooSmall"

PAGE 26 Community Advisor NOVEMBER 2011If HeartsCould SpeakChristmas Reveal...Blizzard of the MonthDairy Queen Whitecourt(Continued from page 17)given the built-in vulnerabilitiesof the current moneysystem, there very wellcould be substantial progressin this area. There canonly be so much shelf lifefor a system built on theexponential driver of compoundinterest and increasingdebt. It is high schoolmath that exponential systemsare not sustainable.To top it off, our GDPwealth measure systemwill measure a murder andmarriage as having thesame value in growing theeconomy, as long as thesame costs are generated.In an increasingly complexand crowded world,it would seem there is lessand less room for an moneysystem based that is 400years old and because ofits built-in deficiencies asmentioned has consistentlycaused problems since thattime. It would seem thequestion regarding significantmonetary and economicchange is what formthat change will take, notwhether change will occur.The big question is the degreeto which the changewill advance individualfreedom.Come Visit Our Special Christmas Store!We are participating in theFestival of TreesChristmas Comes Alive!!Midtown Mall 780.778.5430

NOVEMBER 2011 Community Advisor PAGE 27New MemorialHall OpenedBuilt with the financialsupport and enthusiasticco-operation of theentire community, the newCanadian Legion MemorialHall in Mayerthorpewas officially opened onTuesday, March 14.Provincial PresidentGeorge Gleave officiated,supported by ProvincialCommand Treasurer TedBrown of Edmonton, ZoneCommander Arthur Burnsfrom Rochfort Bridge,Chaplain J. H. Dicker ofMayerthorpe, Past PresidentJack Calder, PresidentLee Hughes and SecretaryMac Clark, all of the Mayerthorpebranch, J. L. Williams of the Edmonton KingswayBranch, and Bob Blythman, provincial organizer.Mayor SpeaksMayor 0. M. Montemurro, who is an enthusiasticsupporter, officially represented the village of Mayerthorpe,and spoke as follows:"I am highly honoured," said Mayer Montemurrow,"to be here this evening to address this gathering onbehalf of the village of Mayerthorpe. We are delightedto see the Mayerthorpe branch of the Canadian Legionbuild such a splendid Memoril Hall in our community- you know, we owe a lot to the boys who volunteeredtheir services to their country in time of need."It is a fine thing to see men united in an organizationsuch as this - that still guards the welfare of our country.We have every reason to feel proud that this district was@ Dynamic Hilltop (by DQ)MovieRentals!Members of Legion taken on Armistice Day in front of Legion Hall. 1953.Right after the Parade. (Memorial Hall pic)second to none in answering the call to the Colors."I appreciate very much the honour given me to representthe village at this official opening of MayerthorpeMemorial Hall, and congratulate the officers and membersof the Mayerthorpe Branch of the Canadian Legionon the completion of this worthy project."Legion HeadquartersWell constructed, pleasing and practical in design, thebuilding features a hall suitable for branch meetings andcommunity gatherings of all kinds. A well equiped kitchen,cloakrooms, etc., will permit the holding of banquetsor the serving of refreshments when occations arise.A community effort in every sense of the word, theMemorial Hall has been turned over to the MayerthorpeBranch of the Canadian Legion to be used as headquartersand club rooms.GREAT SHANGHAIRESTAURANTTry Our Great SelectionOf Combo Plates!86 Different Items ToChoose From Including:Shanghai Fried Rice Cakes $ 12.50Deep Fried Shrimp $9.95Sliced Fish in Chili Sauce $13.95Salt & Pepper Fish $11.95Lemon Chicken $9.95Shredded PorkWith Chili & Garlic Sauce $10.95Szechuan Chow Mein $10.95Pick-Up5 % OffOpen Daily 10:00 AM - 10:00 PMGREAT SHANGHAI RESTAURANT. GREATFOOD YOU CAN COUNT ON EVERYDAY!— Call: 780-778-3732 —5006 50 ST WHITECOURT AB T7S 1N9

PAGE 28 Community Advisor NOVEMBER 2011(Continued from page 3)From Mayerthorpe Times - June 1933:Weekend specials at Mayerthorpe Trading Co.:Tomatoes, 8 cans .95Jelly Powders, each .05Pumpkin, 2 large cans .25Rinso Soap, 3 boxes .25June, 1933:Mr. Jenvey has purchased a 1933 Dodge car.October, 1933:A new snow plow, built by Christiansen and Edlund,was given a trial run this morning. The plow, which isthe property of the Village, will be used for clearing villagestreets. On its initial trip the plow was manned byMayor, John E. Grigg.November, 1933:August Geinger has agreed to run a steam saw millthis winter at Bunker Hill on Fred Andersen's place.February, 1934:Dr. Elliott Dunn of Edmonton was in town this weeklooking for a location for his medical practice.December, 1934: The editor of the MayerthorpeTimes is now Mr. J.D. Skinner.March, 1935: Mayerthorpe makes further progress.John Fundak, an experienced harness and shoe maker,has opened here for business. His shop is just west ofthe new Community Hall. This is another indication ofimproving conditions here.The Mayerthorpe Merchant - Ed Van Den Linden,editor: - June, 1939. This is the first issue of the MayerthorpeMerchant and marks the beginning of a newfree service for the citizens of Mayerthorpe and district.It is sponsored by the Mayerthorpe Chamber of Commerce.The Mayerthorpe business men realize the needfor some medium to keep their customers familiar withthe changes in stock and current events in the town anddistrict. Hence we have the Mayerthorpe Merchant,which will be published the second and fourth week ofeach month. At least 800 copies will be distributed.June, 1939: A meeting was held on June 14th by theLocal of the U.F.A. to discuss the establishment of a Co-Operative Store in their town. The required number ofsignatures was secured and it is believed that an applicationfor a charter will be made shortly.June, 1939: The return bus fare to Edmonton is$2.70 - leaves at 7:00 a.m. and returns at 9:00 p.m.July, 1939: The long awaited hospital vote is overat last and fair minded residents of the community arerejoicing that at last steps have been taken to free thisdistrict from the ever present fear of sickness and accident.The Chamber of Commerce has undertaken toensure a first class surgeon and are already working onthat important selection.July, 1939: Now that the hospital vote is over wehope that the Chamber of Commerce will be able tospend more time on the subject of telephones. Mr. E.R.Keeley, who is the chairman of the Committee of Communicationsand Transport for the Chamber, has conductedmeetings at Balm, Deer Lodge, Belfast, ConnorCreek, and Hathersage and reports warm enthusiasm. Ifformed, all companies will be Mutual Telephone Companiesowned by the subscribers. They will be connectedthrough central with lines of Alberta Government Telephoneswhich will enable you to make a long distancecall from your own home.September, 1939: For some still obscure reason, thepower plant did not get started quite on time Mondaymorning. However, the ladies who came to investigatesoon found the trouble and corrected it.September, 1939: Alterations are being made to thepump house in Mayerthorpe. A large door is being cutinto the west end of the building. Mr. Jewers is doingthe job.April, 1941: Weekend Specials at MayerthorpeTrading Store.(Continued on page 29)• Copying • Printing • Faxing • Résumés• Invoices • Brochures • Business Cards• Invitations • Laminating • Graphic Design• Web Design • Computer Service COLOR COPIES• Computer Rentals and MoreLetter-1+2999780-778-3949 - 4907 52 Ave..39

NOVEMBER 2011 Community Advisor PAGE 29(Continued from page 28)Mens Work Boots $2.95Rubber Knee Boots $1.69Mens Work Shirts $ .99Mens Running Shoes $ .95Ladies Dress Shoes $1.89Mens Overalls $1.59Ladies House Dresses $ .69Childrens Oxfords $1.79April, 1941: Members and prospective members ofthe Mayerthorpe Brass Band are asked to attend a reorganizationmeeting April 7th. The band will be conductedby Mr. E. Kother.May 2, 1941: This is the final issue of the MayerthorpeMerchant under the present management. Theeditor will leave Mayerthorpe to commence training preparatoryto enlistment with the R.C.A.F. Whether or notthe Merchant will be continued depends entirely uponthe attitude of the Mayerthorpe Chamber of Commerceand the people of this district. The Merchant has been anexample of what can be done by community effort andwe wish to thank the businessmen of Mayerthorpe forthe splendid financial support they have afforded us. Letus hope that the citizens will continue to pull togetherfor the benefit of the community and WILL DO THEIRUTMOST TO help bring about a successful terminationof the present war which is calling more and more localyoung men to the colors.From Balm News - November, 1939: Great excitementat Pioneer Motors last week when "Acephelia", acar belonging to Goerge Tulloch, was started while ingear and smashed cleanly through the timbers of thedoor of the establishment. Luckily the run away wascaught before it could cause further havoc. Except for afew scratches the car was not marred, but the door willnever be the same.November, 1939: Electric lights were installed at theMayerthorpe C.N.R. depot last week. Mayerthorpeanscan now boast that the local depot is as modern as anyon this line. This marks a definite improvement to theappearance of our village.Three highly placed village officials were seen thisweek busily engaged in poking underneath the sidewalkin search of a 25 ¢ piece which had dropped through thecracks - and they found it.November, 1939: It is reported that Mr. Albert Nelsonwill soon be filling the shoes of MacKeeley as theI.H.C. agent here.March, 1940: Andrew Jackson says the only way afellow can get a lift on the baseline these days is by wayof somebody's boot.March, 1940: What promised to be a pleasant afternoon,Sunday, March 3rd was marred by a tragic andnear fatal accident. A pilot brought his Curtiss plane outto give the locals a chance to take a ride in the blue. Thepilot landed the plane on a field south of town on thefarm of Mr. L.O. Crockett. Earl Christiansen and Wm.Abraham were the first to take wing. Others followedand eight successful flights were made. It was in landingafter the ninth flight that fate decided to take a hand in thegame. The plane was gliding smoothly towards the earthjust as Mr. Lew Taylor of Greencourt, in the companyof Mrs. Taylor and Miss Mary Livingston (West PaddleSchool teacher) were approaching the field. The planecollided with the auto. The onlookers stood stunned fora few seconds but soon everyone was engaged in helpingthe injured from the wreckage. A passenger, Miss HelenMcMartin, had blood flowing from a cut on her nose.The other passenger, Charlie Climie, and the pilot wereunhurt. It was a decidely different matter with those inthe car. Mrs. Taylor escaped with severe shock and a fewscratches. Mr. Taylor suffered severe cuts about his faceand scalp and was bleeding badly. Miss Livingstone wasthe most severely injured. She had been jammed tightlyagainst the back of the front seat and was unconscious.The three from the auto were rushed uptown where Dr.(Continued on page 30)YourACTIONHighlightsCome on down tothe game and findout the details for“Date Night witha Wolverine” aswell as the “Be aWolverine for aWeek” contest.Persons interestedcan fill out a ballotat any home gameand the winnerwill be drawn ofNovember 25 th .“Our Town,Our Team,Our Gold”OctoberHome GameScheduleNov. 4- Wolverines v/sPeace River - 8:00pmNov. 5 - Wolverines v/sDawson Creek - 8:00pmNov . 18 - Wolverines v/sSexsmith - 8:00pmNov. 19 - Wolverines v/sDawson Creek - 8:00pmNov. 25 - Wolverines v/sGrande Prairie - 8:00pmGame Tickets: $8:Adult,$5:Student/Senior/Child,5 & Under FREE!Tickets Available At ArenaOn Game Day

PAGE 30 Community Advisor NOVEMBER 2011(Continued from page 29)Wolochow and druggist, lan Ellis, administered first aid.Miss Livingstone was unconscious for over two hours.It took as long to get the bleeding from Mr. Taylor's cutsstopped. The injured were taken to Edmonton for furthermedical treatment.April, 1940: L.O. Crockett's Hivu Percherons returnedfrom the Winter and Spring Show on Thursday,April 11th. They experienced an exceptionally successfulyear, breaking all existing records in the number offirst prizes won by any one string of horses exhibited.Sultan won four Reserve Grand Championships andHivu Gashem captured one Reserve junior Championship.A total of twenty-four Junior and Senior Championshipsand Reserve Junior and Senior Championshipswere brought back to Mayerthorpe by L.O. Crockett'sstring. They won a total of 26 firsts, 14 seconds, 6 thirds,7 fourths. 3 fifths and 3 sixths. Mr. Crockett returnedwith only three horses, having sold eight. He kept Sultan,Hivu Phyllis and Hivu Darky.April, 1940: Art Knight returned from EdmontonTuesday looking well after a strenuous election campaign.May, 1940: The Red Cross dance, to be held April25th, was cancelled because of adverse weather. Specialthanks to violinist Ole Lind, who walked a distance ofeight miles to be certain he'd be on hand if needed,These stories were reproduced from Three TrailsHome; A History of Mayerthorpe and Districts, withpermission of the Town of Mayerthorpe. A copy of thebook may be purchased from the Mayerthorpe PublicLibrary. Please call (780) 786-2416 for more information.The local Whitecourt history book, SagitawahSaga - The Story of Whitecourt, is available at the publiclibrary for reading. It is for sale through the Whitecourtand Area Heritage Society at the Forestry InterpretiveCentre.Post Office PenpalThe old man approached a young stranger in thepost office and asked, "Sir, would you address thispostcard for me?"The man gladly did so, and then offered to writea short note for the old fellow.After he was done the youth asked, "Now, isthere anything else I can do for you sir?"The old man carefully examined the note for amoment and then said, "Yes, at the end could youadd 'please excuse the sloppy handwriting.'"Sudoku AnswerCommunityAdvisor5,500 copies of an 1/8 page ad,just $44.95 + GST a month with 6month booking - includes web bonusNewsfromthe radicalmiddleVOCABULARY1) Catarrh: inflammation2.) Caterwaul:cat's wailing cry3.) Cauterize: burnfleshWORD JUMBLEUNITBARGEJINGLEVICTORYBringing you the news that themainstream misses. Our Rate Card and allissues are on the web atwww.CommunityAdvisor.net“The theory of the free press is notthat the truth will be presentedcompletely or perfectly in any oneinstance, but that the truth will emergefrom free discussion” - Walter LippmanMAILED TO WHITECOURT, BLUE RIDGE, FOX CREEK & MAYERTHORPE . ALSO PLACED INRESTAURANTS, WAITING ROOMS, ETC. INCL. SANGUDO. - CALL 780-778-3949

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