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Big Valley Legion meeting on Monday

BIG VALLEY BULLETIN

The February meeting of the Elks included a visit from the provincial president. Brother Larry Zeisman brought greetings and in the Good of the Order, gave a very informative run down of Elk activity in the Province. The I Star (stuttering, hearing program) at the U of A has been strongly supported by the Elks in many ways and now has a branch opened in Calgary. All Elks can take pride in the success of this hospital.

Elk’s membership in Alberta is holding its own yet should be encouraged, as new members are sorely needed. Anyone interested in membership in the Elks organization, please contact Lloyd Duncan or Lorne Parkin as soon as possible. Enrollment and initiation can take place at the annual Oyster Feed on Tuesday, Mar. 22.

Big Valley Elks ER, Lloyd Duncan presented two five hundred dollar cheques to Brother Zeisman at the end of his speech. One went to I Star and one to the Provincial Elks Foundation. The Big Valley Elks have accessed funds from the Elks Foundation in the past and feel it is important to contribute back in turn.

The Hanna Lodge will be holding a 50th year celebration on Friday, March 18 in junction with the Elks Curling Bonspiel. Tuesday, March 22 is the annual Oyster Feed in Big Valley, though the location is yet to be announced since the completion date of the Big Valley Hall renovation is still unknown. Planning is in the preliminary stages for the 85th Anniversary coming up in November.

Four guests from Hanna attended the Big Valley meeting, clearly demonstrating the Elks’ “Benevolent Way”, when Brother Roy Aitken from Hanna won the Club Draw, and donated it to Brother Zeisman for charity. Well done! The Club 200 winners were: Ron Duncan, Paul Jensen, Clint Greiner and Robyn Russell.

The Big Valley Legion meeting is on Monday, March 7 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Don’t forget to come out to the Legion’s Annual St. Patrick’s Stew Day on Thursday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Big Valley Rusty Spurs will be holding their “Saddle Cleaning Day” fundraiser all day on Saturday, March 26. Come out and get your saddles ready for spring riding! For more information, contact Lori Reule at 403-876-2080.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Clifford Ross –3, Biff Balcom – 3, Pat Loria – 3, Melanie Gridley – 3, Ken Christensen –4, Judy Christensen – 4, Ione Miller – 5, Shannon Burnstad – 6, Marilyn Jehn – 7, Holly Skocdopole – 8, Danny Houle – 11, Tracey Forde – 13, Janet Annable – 18, Harvey Christensen – 18, Carmen Tizzard – 19, Barry Clark – 20, Caitlan Forde – 20, Bob Woods – 21, Lynne Gjaltema –22, Clara Mayhew – 22, Shirley Storemoen – 23, Millie Woods – 23, Lori Gordon – 25, Leila Ternes – 26, Mel Miller – 28, Chris Janke – 30, Jara Colp – 31.

Happy anniversary to Kelly and Robyn Armstrong – 11, Darcy and Teresa Greig – 15, Lloyd and Helen Smith – 16, George and Mrytle Upton – 29 and Rick and Bobbie Kargaard – 29.