FREE VOLUME 3, ISSUE 5 MAY 2016 To post information in the HOLDEN TIMES, please submit by the 25th of the month to the Village office or by email to: vholden@telusplanet.net Ad Rates: $10 per month, if Pre-Paid for 3 Months More News at: w ww.vill ag e.h ol den.ab.c a
PAGE 2 Vill age News and Notes HOLDEN TIMES Message from the Mayor: Spring is here. I look forward to the warm days, pretty flowers and all the sights and sounds that come with the new season. Just look around and you ll see that our community is alive and well with many new events taking place. Plans are ongoing for Farmer s Day, June 11, and the 2nd annual Holden Jr. Cattlemen Achievers Show, July 1-3. As many of you know, Holden has been around for over a century and has seen its fair share of ups and downs. Our village in many ways is quite typical of small town Alberta, and the challenges we re facing are shared by many throughout the province. However our spirit remains strong. Thank you to all who came out to our recent strategic planning session at the hall, and put forth their ideas on how to make Holden better. As your public servants I can assure you that council and administration are busy working behind the scenes, delivering services, balancing budgets, and trying their best to ensure our village is here for another century. Watch for upcoming events, and announcements from the village. With warm regards, Carl Marsh, Mayor, Village of Holden Members of the public are welcome to attend any Council meeting. If a person or a delegation wishes to address Council on a specific issue, please contact the Village Office by 12:00 noon on Thursday, the week before the meeting (agenda deadline) with your request in writing. Include enough information to allow Council & administration to prepare for an informed discussion. H OLDE N AN N UA L Far m er s Day Saturday, June 11 Book Market tables at the Village office 780-688-3928 Plan your Parade Entry Forms are on the Village website or at the office Wheels: Have a classic or fancy ride? Drive in the Parade, then show on Main Street. Theme is Transportation Evolution but you can dress your entry any way you like! Volunteers: needed for set-up, clean-up, etc. Call Jamie or Laurie at 780-688-3928 if you can contribute 1-2 hours. High School Students: who need Volunteer Hours can record their time helping at Farmer s Day for credit! See Schedule of Events at www.village.holden.ab.ca/farmers-day
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 5 PAGE 3 You are invited! The Ukrainian Catholic Parish Presentation of the BVM (South Holden) Welcomes His Excellency Bishop David Motiuk in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of its Church Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 10:00 am The day will include Divine Liturgy (Feast of Pentecost) First Holy Communion Catered Anniversary Banquet Annual Blessing of Graves Everyone Welcome RSVP 780-688-2462 Spruce Tree Seedlings For Sale Tiny to 1 ft. tall, $1. each for first dozen; 20 or more trees for 50 cents each. Bring your own shovel and containers. Phone 780-688-2448, Gail or Milt Bruce Community Centre Available for Rent Ideal for family gatherings: playground, ball diamond, horseshoe pits, lots of room for children to play. Call 780-688-3510 to book NU2U2 Store 4904 50 St Tuesdays 11 am to 3 pm Thursdays 11 am to 3 pm & 6 pm to 9 pm Saturdays 11 am to 3 pm Consignment and Donations by Appointment call Elaine @ 780-603-9729 or email ecooper@live.ca Volunteers are Needed: Call Elaine HOLDEN MUSEUM You can leave a message to Museum directly at 780-688-3593 or by email at holdenmuseum@gmail.com Information is also available on the Village website at: village.holden.ab.ca Open Fri-Sun, Noon 4 pm (May 21 Sept) or by Appointment anytime. LMG Mechanical Certified RV & Heavy Duty Mechanic Lance Giebelhaus 780-603-7085
PAGE 4 Ali ce Throu g h the Lookin g G l a ss The Ryley School Drama Club presents a musical adaptation of Alice Through the Looking Glass at the Paragon Theatre Wednesday May 4th at 1:30 pm Doors open at 12:30 and Friday, May 6th at 7 pm Doors open at 6 pm T I C K E T S B Y D O N A T I O N Josephburg Choral Society May 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors open at 6 pm) The Beaverhill Players is proud to present the Josephburg Choral Society with the Belles in Harmony Handbell Chorus Tickets only $15 (plus service fee, if purchased online), from Laura at 780-663-2113, or at the door on show night. Come spend the evening with us! See more detail about this fine performing group at www.beaverhillplayers.com The Paragon Theatre 5019-50 Street Holden HOLDEN TIMES Writers.. Books, Poets, Screen Plays, Songs.. Anyone interested in joining a Writers Guild at the Studio 14 Gallery; Contact Elaine 780-603-9729 for information. (Days & Times to be determined) MUSICIANS Any Musicians interested in attending informal Jam Sessions at the Studio 14 Gallery, contact Ray Gathercole: 780-688-2296 (Days & Times to be determined) HOLDEN COMMUNITY HALL Full Commercial Kitchen Reasonable Rates Rental Inquiries at the Village office 780-688-3928 780-878-4262
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 5 Large Item Pick Up: Monday, May 9 (for Village of Holden ) Place unwanted waste items that don t fit in the bins on the Front Street, by the curb, in the evening prior to pick up. Fridges, Freezers, and Water Coolers must have a Freon sticker, available at the Village office for $25 (fee for Freon removal). Items Not Acceptable: grass clippings, tree branches, concrete, bags of waste, small items that can go in the dumpster bins, electronics. (These items can all be taken to the Landfill in Ryley) Call 780-663-2038, ext. 102 or visit www.beavermunicipal.com for more information. HWY 14 Roller Derby 4th Annual Spring Fling Saturday, May 14 at 5:00 pm at the Holden Complex Tickets are $10 at the door. Holden Minor Hockey registration June 1-12 Call Mike Suchy 780-265-6790 for info or Send child s name & age by email: holdenminorhockey@outlook.com 2nd Annual PLANT SWAP & SALE Bring a pla n t G e t a pla n t! Wed. May 18, 1-6 pm; Village Garage (N of Hotel) A Fundraiser for Holden Communities in Bloom Bring house plants, seedlings, cuttings, seeds, or perennials you want to get rid of or divide. Make sure plants are in containers for watering. Call Donna 780-632-1057 for more information. PAGE 5 Holden Library Regular Hours Tuesday: 10-6 Thursday: 5-9 Saturday: 10-1 Dr. Dan Edgcumbe offers medical clinic at the Holden Lodge - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Tuesdays 9am to 12 noon This is not just for seniors! All resident of Holden and area are welcome to make an appointment. Phone: 780-632-6414 for appointments or information. Holden Lodge is located at 4820-52 Avenue. Annual PLANTING DAY Fri, June 3rd 1-7 pm Meet at Village Garage (N of Hotel) Potluck Supper 5 pm -Village Office For more info call Mona: 780-663-3921
PAGE 6 HOLDEN TIMES Bring your bottles in by August 1st for a chance to win 2 tickets to v EGGfest Aug 26-27 2016! A weekend of entertainment & culture, in support of "that big egg"! The line up includes Corb Lund, Charlie Major & Tom Cochrane with Red Rider May 15-21 ALWAYS THERE Holden Junior Cattle Show is July 1-3 Rules & Registration Forms are at the Village Office or on www.village.holden.ab.ca/holden-junior-cattleshow
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 5 PAGE 7 OUR LITTLE HOLE IN THE WALL 4922-50 St. 780-688-3535 T h e l i t t l e D i n e r w i t h t h e B I G H o m e - S t y l e T a s t e Mon-Thurs 11:00-7:30pm Fri & Sat 11:00-8pm Sunday 12 Noon-7:30pm HOLDEN SENIORS Seniors meet every Tues. 1:30 3:30 pm for cards, shuffleboard, and coffee; all are welcome Coffee Morning, 2nd Wed of the month, from 8:30-10:00 am To rent the Senior Center contact Sharon Lashmar at 780-632-6814 For further information contact Delbert Degenhardt at 780-688-3456 STUDIO 14/GALLERY Studio 14 Art Association Rent the Gallery / Join the Arts Group Contact: Ernie Whiteside 780-688-3852 The Gallery is located at 4916-49 Avenue in Holden ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Holden Branch #56 Next Regular MEETING will be on Mon, May 2, at 7:30 pm. Meetings will be held 1st Mon. of Jan; Mar; May; July; Sept; & Nov. (if it falls on a holiday, meeting will be held on the second Monday) Friday, May 20 Cribbage Tournament Starts at 7:30 pm Refreshments & lunch are available & Everyone is Welcome Crib Tournaments are not held in June, July, or August. Mark Fri, Sept 16 as the next date! Thanks for your Support!
PAGE 8 RYLEY POOL & WELLNESS CENTRE Monday & Wednesday: 7:00-9:00 am and 6:00-8:00 pm Friday: 7:30-9:00 am Sunday: 2:00-5:00 pm CALL THE POOL AT (780) 663-3505 FOR MORE INFORMATION HOLDEN TIMES HOLDEN CHURCH LIST St. Gregory Catholic Church 4824-49 Ave Father Michael Schumacher 780-632-3272 Holden United Church 4924-50 Ave Sunday Service 9 am Rev. Adam Hall 780-662-3471 or 780-918-8327 Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church Hwy 626 & Range Rd 152 Pastor: Roger Urquhart 780-688-3805 Sunday Service 10:30 am Ukrainian Catholic Churches Holden (Descent of the Holy Spirit) 780-688-3844 St. Mary s (South Holden) 780-688-2331 Father Greg Faryna 780-679-0975 Council Meeting Dates: Regular Council - Monday, May 16 at 7:00 pm Special Council - Wednesday, May 18 at 4:30 pm Contact Information: Box 357, 4810-50 Street, Holden, Alberta, T0B 2C0 Phone: 780-688-3928 / Fax: 780-688-2091 Email: vholden@telusplanet.net Office hours: 8:30 am-12:00 noon & 1:00-4:30 pm Office CLOSED: Monday, May 23 for Victoria Day Village of Holden @villageofholden P U B L I S H E D M O N T H L Y B Y V I L L A G E O F H O L D E N Website: village.holden.ab.ca