Submission by Lucy Gray

Chad, GeoLyn and Porter Hansen invite you to the Hardgrass Hub on November 14^th to share in a social celebration of their marriage, which took place on September 2 in San Francisco.  Dance with Toonie Bar to start at 9pm and everyone is welcome to attend.

The next OPEN dance at the Brooks Legion Hall will be on Saturday, November 14th from 7:30 to 11:30.The Band is Grass Roots from Consort.  Potluck Lunch at 11:30. There will be a Door Prize & a Steak Draw  during the evening.  See our ad in the Classifieds.  Hope to see you there for a fun evening. New Year’s Eve tickets will be on sale.  For info. call 378-4633

Darren Tanke, a technician at the Royal Tyrrell Museum is interested in the early human history of fossil collectors in and around Dinosaur Provincial Park. He is presently writing an article on Irene Vanderloh who found several important dinosaur skeletons in the Park. For his article, he is interested in hearing from her friends regarding her fossil collecting activities in the Park. Any pictures of Irene in the badlands, or newspaper articles on her or by her are solicited for the article. Also any pictures or newspaper of old showing paleontologists at work in the Park or of a 1970 helicopter lift in the Steveville badlands are also sought after for other research projects. Scanned images (if possible) in jpeg format. All contributors will be credited by name in the articles. Contact: dtanke@hotmail.com

Report cards went home on Nov.2 at Berry Creek Community School. Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Nov.4 and 5^th from 6-9PM. To book your appointment, please call the Office.  There will be a school council meeting on November 16^th at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The BCCS Library is pleased to announce that we have a new Video Conferencing system for use by the school and the public at our library.  This was made possible through an initaitive called RISE ( Rural Information Services initaitivE) that is a project of the southern Alberta Regional Library Systems, of which our Marigold Library is a part of. Video Conferencing allows for multiple live  interaction between remote sites. We will have a number of VC sessions available now that our system is in use, to view the complete monthly  listings  please visit the BCCS website at http://cms.plrd.ab.ca/bccs/.  For those not computer literate, a list will also be available in the library and posted at various community sites.

If you would like to receive the BCCS school newsletter by email, please contact Lucy Gray (contact information below).

If you have an event or announcement that you would like to appear in the Cessford Star, please contact Lucy Gray at 403-566-2255 or by email at lucinda.gray@plrd.ab.ca

Have another great week!

Thanks to the RISE initiative, our library now offers videoconferencing.  Upcoming conferences available to all are:

Law at Lunch for November, all sessions are from noon until 1:30pm:

Wednesday, November 18th, “Being an Executor, Legal Rights and Responsibilities”

Wednesday, November 25th, ” Legal Information for Travelers”

Other VC available in November:

Tuesday, November 3rd, 11am to 12:30 pm “Understanding Disruptive Behaviour in Children adn Youth”

Tuesday, November 24th,  10:55 an to 12:30 pm, ” Family support for Children with Disabilities”

Wednesday, November 25th,  6:30 pm to 8 pm, “the Uninvited Guest, Family Stress”.

Please contact the BCCs library at (403) 566-3743, or Susan Conners at(403) 566-2485, or Terri Fryberger at (403) 566-2466 if you would like to participate in any of the above sessions

You can also check out the Rise wiki at http://wikirise.pbnetwork.com.

Hard Grass Community Club

It’s been a busy week socially out here in this area. Lots of parties and fun things to do. With halloween coming and the the start of the Christmas activities, sales and gatherings there will be little down time until after the New Year. It always nice to keep busy. We haven’t seen very much of the grand kids with our being busy here and them both commited to hockey, school, and friend activities life just get so busy.

Don’t forget the WI’s annual Christmas and Craft Sale at Cessford Hall on November 20th from 10 to 4. This is always a fun day with some new and fun items for gifts and to treat yourself. I believe that Gwen Torrie will be there with her amazing homemade soaps and those beautful linens she has. Gwen came to WI and showed us the art of soap making so I can hardly wait to buy some of the bars she made that day. Thanks for sharing that with us. Lots of other great things to be found there that day as well.

The BCCS library is pleased to announce tha we have a new video Conferencng system for use by the schl and the public at our library. This was made possible though an initative called RISE (Rural Informatio Services initativE) that is a project of the southern Alberta Regional Library Systems, of which Marigold Library is a part. Vide Cnferencing allows for multiple live interation between remoe sies. We will have a number f VC sessions available now that our system is in use, to view the complete monthly listings please visit the BCCS websit at http://cms.plrd.ab.ca/bccs/. For those unable to do this, a list will also be available at the library and at various community sites.

Last week we were all invited to to attend a wedding dance at Pollockville Hardgrass Hub for GeoLynn and Chad Hansen and the time for that will be 8:30 on Nov 14. There will also be a wedding shower for this young couple at the home of Linda Hansen on Nov 13th at 7:30pm. All welcome to both events.

If you have some news to share call me at 403-566-2448 or email at hippies2@telusplanet.net .

Submitted By Jean Lavoie

Chad, GeoLynn, and Porter Hansen would like to invite everyone to help celebrate their recent marrage. The wedding took place Sept 2nd in San Fransisco. The party will be at The Hardgrass Hub in Pollockville on Nov 14th. They will be having a toonie bar. Congrats you kids, wish you a long and happy life together.  Sorry I didn’t get the time but will try to pass it along next week or you could call Linda at 403-566-2375.

Hope to see everyone out to the Beasley farewell this Friday Oct 23rd at 6pm at the Hub in Pollockville it will be a potluck supper and social evening there will be a basket to have as a wishing well for cards etc.

The garage sale was not too busy but a lot of fun I think we did a great job of trading our treasures and the lunch was yummy. Thanks to Helen and Sandine who drove out from Brooks to support us yet again, you guys rock.

The WI annual Christmas and Craft Sale is coming up fast on Nov 20th from 10 to 4 If you still haven’t booked your spot call Lila at 403-566-2428. All the usual features plus at this sale.

The BCCS library is pleased to announce that we have a new Video Conferencing system for use by the school and the puplic at our library. This was made possible through an initative call RISE (Rural Information Services initativE) that is a project of the southern Alberta Regional Library Systems, of which our Marigold Library is a part of. Video Conferencing allows for multiple live interaction between remote sites. We will have a number of VC sessions available now that our system is in use, to view the complete monthly listings please visit the BCCS website at http://cms.plrd.ab.ca/bccs/.  For those not active on the computer a list will be posted at the library and at various sites in the community.n

We are hoping to start a movie night at the library very soon. It will be moldeled somewhat like a book club, view a movie then have a bit of a discussion about it. I hope it will appeal to men and women and we will get a chance to see some good shows. Please watch for details soon.  If there is a movie you would like to see maybe we can get it in for you let Susan at the library know or call me. Jean at 403-566-2448.

If you have some news to share call me at 403-566-2448 or email at hippies2@telusplanet.net .

Submitted By Jean Lavoie

Darren Tanke, a technician at the Royal Tyrrell Museum is interested in the early human history of fossil collectors in and around Dinosaur Park. He is presently writing an article on Irene Vanderloh who found several important dinosaur skeletons in the park. For his artical, he is interested in hearing from her friends regarding her fossil collecting activities in the park. Any pictures of Irene in the badlands, or newspaper articals on her or by her are solicited for the artical. Also any pictures or news stories of old paleontologist at work in the park or of a 1970 helicopter lift in the Steveville badlands are also sought after for other reserch projects. Scanned images (if possible) in jpeg format. All contributors will be credited by name in the articles. Contact dtanke@hotmail.com .

Congradulatios to Grandpa and Grandma Russell and Brenda Kane on the safe arrival of thier 6th grandson Ryley Daniel Kane infant son of Matt and Dawn. 3 more for a ball team.  Glad to hear that all are safe and sound.

The Beasley farewell will be a potluck supper and social evening at the Hardgrass Hub in Pollockvill on Friday October 23d. The WI will host a multi family community Garage sale at the Cessford Hall from 9 to 3 (correct time this time) Sat October 17th Lunch will be available. John and I will have the horse trailer there to haul away for charity any good stuff that you want to send. Broken or dammaged stuff must be taken to the dump. Please note that if there is a recycle or disposal fee for appliances these will have to go home with you. Do your Christmas shopping at Cessford at our Christmas and Craft show and sale on Nov 20 at the Hall.

If you have some news to share please call me at 403-566-2448 or email at hippies2@telusplanet.net.

Submission by Lucy Gray

Darren Tanke, a technician at the Royal Tyrrell Museum is interested in the early human history of fossil collectors in and around Dinosaur Provincial Park. He is presently writing an article on Irene Vanderloh who found several important dinosaur skeletons in the Park. For his article, he is interested in hearing from her friends regarding her fossil collecting activities in the Park. Any pictures of Irene in the badlands, or newspaper articles on her or by her are solicited for the article. Also any pictures or newspaper of old showing paleontologists at work in the Park or of a 1970 helicopter lift in the Steveville badlands are also sought after for other research projects. Scanned images (if possible) in jpeg format. All contributors will be credited by name in the articles. Contact: dtanke@hotmail.com

The next dance at the Brooks Legion Hall will be on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 7:30 to 11:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Band will be “Yesteryear”, the very popular band from Hanna. There will be a Potluck lunch at 11:30. There will also be a Door Prize and a Steak Draw. See our ad in the “Classifieds”. For more info, call 403-378-4633. Hope to see you there!!!

The Dusty Plains 4-H is looking for new members. Children must be 9 years of age by Jan.1, 2010 to join this year.  Projects are:  beef, horse, outdoorsman and photography.  Please call Lowell at 566-2141 to register your child.  The Dusty Plains 4-H Awards Night will be held on October 19^th. Supper will begin at 6pm.

Pollockville Ladies Club will be hosting the Annual Bean Supper on  Friday October 30^th, 2009 at 5:30pm at the Hardgrass Hub.  There will also be a Bingo and Silent Auction.  Adult: $8, Ages 6-12 : $4 Under 6 : Free. Everyone welcome to attend.

The Crazy Cropper Weekend will be at the Duchess Community Hall from Thursday, Nov 5^th , 10am to Sunday, Nov.8 at 4pm.  $50.00/weekend per table and $18/day per table.  Pre-registration (with payment) required by Mon. Nov.2. No drop ins!  Cancellations must be made by Monday, Nov.2 for a full refund. Set-up is Wednesday , Nov.4 at 10am- those helping set up may scrapbook Wed. for free once we are totally ready.  For more information please email Gaylynn at gaylynn34@hotmail.com or Dawn at moochmom@gmail.com

If you would like to receive the BCCS school newsletter by email, please contact Lucy Gray (contact information below).

If you have an event or announcement that you would like to appear in the Cessford Star, please contact Lucy Gray at 403-566-2255 or by email at lucinda.gray@plrd.ab.ca

Have another great week!

Darren Tanke, a technician at the Royal Tyrrell Museum is interested in the early human history of fossil collectors in and around Dinosaur Provincial Park. He is presently writing an article on Irene Vanderloh who found several important dinosaur skeletons in the Park. For his article, he is interested in hearing from her friends regarding her fossil collecting activities in the Park. Any pictures of Irene in the badlands, or newspaper articles on her or by her are solicited for the article. Also any pictures or newspaper of old showing paleontologists at work in the Park or of a 1970 helicopter lift in the Steveville badlands are also sought after for other research projects. Scanned images (if possible) in jpeg format. All contributors will be credited by name in the articles. Contact: dtanke@hotmail.com

Submission by Lucy Gray

The Berry Creek Agricultural Society presents the Grand Opening of the Hardgrass Hub in Pollockville on Friday, October 9, 2009. Cocktails at 5pm, supper at 6pm and a “Hometown Concert by Brett Kissel” at 8pm. Tickets are $25 each. Special guests will include the Honourable Lindsay Blackett, Minister of Culture and Community Spirit, Jay Slemp of Special Areas, and the Honourable Jack Hayden, Minister of Infrastructure. Come out and open the new hall in style! Hope to see you there!

The Doan Andrus Memorial Poker Rally and Trail Ride will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2009. $5/hand and $5 for lunch. Wagons and riders welcome and the day will begin at Lyle Conners’ place. For more information please call Lowell at 566-2141, Richard at 566-2280 or Lila at 566-2428.

The next dance at the Brooks Legion Hall will be on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 7:30 to 11:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Band will be “Yesteryear”, the very popular band from Hanna. There will be a Potluck lunch at 11:30. There will also be a Door Prize and a Steak Draw. See our ad in the “Classifieds”. For more info, call 403-378-4633. Hope to see you there!!!

The Dusty Plains 4-H is looking for new members. Children must be 9 years of age by Jan.1, 2010 to join this year. Projects are: beef, horse, outdoorsman and photography. Please call Lowell at 566-2141 to register your child. The Dusty Plains 4-H Awards Night will be held on October 19th. Supper will begin at 6pm.

The Crazy Cropper Weekend will be at the Duchess Community Hall from Thursday, Nov 5th , 10am to Sunday, Nov.8 at 4pm. $50.00/weekend per table and $18/day per table. Pre-registration (with payment) required by Mon. Nov.2. No drop ins! Cancellations must be made by Monday, Nov.2 for a full refund. Set-up is Wednesday , Nov.4 at 10am- those helping set up may scrapbook Wed. for free once we are totally ready. For more information please email Gaylynn at gaylynn34@hotmail.com or Dawn at moochmom@gmail.com

If you would like to receive the BCCS school newsletter by email, please contact Lucy Gray (contact information below).

If you have an event or announcement that you would like to appear in the Cessford Star, please contact Lucy Gray at 403-566-2255 or by email at lucinda.gray@plrd.ab.ca

Have another great week!

The next dance at the Brooks Legion Hall will be on Saturday October 17th from 7:30pm to 11:30pm. The Band this time is YESTERYEAR from Hanna. Potluck at 11:30, A door prize and Steak raffle. See the ad in classifides for more info or call 403-378-4633.

You would have plenty of time to come out to the Cessford garage sale and still get to that dance. If you need to declutter you can rent a spot just call Lila at 403-566-2428 or Nicole at 403-362- 0762. Lunch will be made available by the WI ladies at a resonable cost. Times will be from 10am to 4pm. You might just find that treasure of a lifetime.

Any retired nurses who would like to join us we will be meeting at Boston Pizza Lounge at 11:30 0n October 8th. Everyone buys their own and the company, is of course, beyond compare. A great bunch of girls to hang out with.

Don’t forget The Beasley farewell potluck social evening at the Hub in Pollockvillle on Friday October 23rd at 6pm. There will be a wishing well for cards etc.

The WI Annual Christmas and Craft Show and Sale will be held Nov 20th at the Cessford Hall from 10am to 4pm. Lunch will be available at a reasonable cost and there will be coffee and goodies all day as per usual. To book a table call Lila at 403-566-2428.

John and I went to a birthday party with a secret agent theme for Eli this past Saturday he really won’t be 5 until next Saturday I don’t know were the time went This is our baby slipping away. He told his mom “Don’t worry I’m not full blown grown up yet.”

If you have some news to share call me at 403-566-2448 or email at hippies2@telusplanet.net