VILLAGE COMPLEX HOURS Village Office Hours:

Monday - Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Telephone: 403-883-2345

Museum Winter Hours

Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Telephone: 403-883-2100

Gallery of the Arts:

Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Telephone: 403-883-2100

Library Hours:

Mondays: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tuesdays: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesdays: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursdays: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Telephone: 403-883-BOOK (2665) Transfer Site Summer Hours:

Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

**We DO NOT accept used oil. If the burn pit is full, all

material must be taken to the Regional Landfill on

highway 56. Please fill one bin at a time.** Paper Recycling: Please help protect our environment

Newspaper bins are located by the Curling rink. Bottles, cans, and milk jugs—the trailer is located behind the Drop In Centre. All money raised from the collection

of the bottles and cans stays in the community. Batteries: the Ag Society collects as an on going fundraiser Contact Ron Borchuk for pick up 403-883-2212

Sketch by Susan Dahl

SEPTEMBER 2018 VILLAGE OF DONALDA

If you would like to submit anything in the OCTOBER Donalda Lite the deadline is

TUESDAY, Sept 25, 2018 at noon You can email your submissions to lite@village.donalda.ab.ca or drop it off at the village office c/o Carol Montgomery.

For personal ads, the rates are: Full page $40.00 +GST ½ page $25.00 +GST ¼ page $15.00 +GST Business card $5.00 + GST

Please remember that the Lite is printed in black ink only when submitting your ads

FROM THE MAYORS DESK To the Residents of the Village of Donalda

Summer passes so quickly! This means that the new school year is about to begin and our children will be on the streets

morning and afternoon travelling to and from school. Please drive on the streets with caution so that the kids are safe. The speed limit in the Village on all streets and at all

times is 30km/hr. From time to time the RCMP are in our Village and will be observing speeds and will issue tickets when necessary. The next Village Council meeting will be

held on September 18, 2018. It will be held in a facility larger than the library, possibly the Drop-Inn Center. Please

watch for further notice confirming this location. This meeting will start at 6.00 pm. This will allow for an

informational open house on upcoming Cannabis legislation prior to the regular Council meeting which will commence at 7.00 pm. At the August Council Meeting an amendment to

the Village’s Land Use By-Law was introduced and given first reading. This amendment specifies the requirements

for the retail sale of Cannabis within the Village. Any amendment to a Land Use By-Law requires a Public

Hearing. This Public Hearing will be held within the regular Council Meeting on September 18. After this Hearing the regular Council Meeting will resume and

Council will consider introducing the amendment for second and third readings. Prior to this meeting copies of the

proposed amendment to the Village Land Use By-Law are available at the Village Office. All elected Municipal

Officials are required to be placed under Oath. In doing so they become qualified to act as a Commissioner of Oaths.

Your Village Councilors all have the official Commissioning Stamps and are available to provide Commissioning

Services on request. No fee is charged for this service. Respectfully, Dan Knudtson, Mayor

2019 Community Calendars

Available through the Ag Society To Order Yours contact

Amanda Holden @ 403-883-2686

Beth Fulton @ 403-883-2891

Mary Mueller @ 403-883-2469

DONALDA & DISTRICT MUSEUM

The Donalda & District Museum will be switching over to our Winter Hours, we will be open from Monday to Friday from

11:00 am to 6:00 pm. To book a tour or for a viewing outside of those times, please call the museum to make an appointment at 403-883-2100. In the effort to restore the

Creamery, the Donalda & District Museum has been hosting monthly fundraiser dinners. The funds from such dinners go

towards the Creamery Restoration Fund. We also have a Donation Can available at the Museum that you may make a donation in, it also displays where we are at in our donation efforts, and any donations made over $20.00 will receive a Tax Receipt. If you wish to help with our efforts in keeping

Donalda History alive, think of attending one of our dinners or making a donation this month, every dollar helps. The Next Donalda & District Museum Meeting after our summer hiatus will be September 25th at 7:00 pm. It will be taking place at

the Museum, new members are always welcome to attend.

DONALDA ARTS SOCIETY

Winner of dry mix basket courtesy of "The Mixing Spoon" was Ilene Wright, from Bashaw. Thank you to the TWISTED

SISTERS and a very interesting exhibit. A great turn out for the Carol Lynn Gilchrist exhibit. This exhibit will be in the

gallery until September 16. Summer student is now finished, I thank them for all working together and completing projects

at the gallery and museum, also working with the AG students. Thank You for making our community a better

place. The next Art Meeting will be Thursday September 13th, 7pm at the gallery.

VOLUNTEER. RECOGNITION Sorry for my error in last Lite, it was Frank Litwin that spent

many hour working on the bathrooms, not Frank Litke. Sorry Frank.

DONALDA SCHOOL Important Dates: September 4th – Classes resume. Parent Council Welcome Back Breakfast! Volunteers welcome. September 17th – Start Right Playschool begins September 20th – Cross Country Run in Camrose September 20th - Parent Council AGM at 3:15pm. Everyone welcome. Nominations accepted for all council positions. September 28th - Parent Council Bottle Drive. Drop off will be available behind Donalda Drop In Center and at the school. If unable to drop off, call the school to arrange pick up 403-883-2195. Thank you for your continued support DONALDA LIBRARY

We had an amazing summer program this year!

Thanks to our summer students Brooke Wilke and Baylee Fossen for making it a big success. Over the

2 months we had 24 kids aged 4-12 attend. Our end of summer party was a delicious success thanks to Pam and Doug Booker for

helping us out with the cheese pizzas and making our own banana splits!! Our next board meeting is Monday, Sept 17th at

10am in the library - as always, the public is invited to attend. Thanks to everyone who donated to the bottle trailer- every bit

helps. This October the Donalda Library turns 30 years old! Stay tuned for information regarding our official birthday party.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY We welcome new members to attend the next meeting

Thursday, Sept 20, at 7:00 pm at the Library.

Shutterbug Contest

It’s that time of year again folks when we ask you to “give your best shot” pictures featuring our iconic

lamp. There was a good response to last years contest in which 18 photos were submitted and displayed at the Christmas Market. A people’s

choice vote determined the winner, who received $100.00, plus had their photo on the cover of 1500

directories that are circulated throughout east central Alberta. The criteria for entry is:

Amateur photographers only Photos must include the lamp

Maximum 4 unedited photos per person Size 5” x 7” - high resolution (300 DPI)

Submitted in an 8” x 11” clear plastic cover submitted by Sunday, Nov 25/18

Over the next 3 months you can capture the end of summer, fall colors, and the advent of winter in

your pictures. For more information and to enter please call

Robbie at (403)883-2500.

FOR SALE: Carpeted Work Table $ 40.00 5’ x 2 ½’ x 3’ H

Office Table $ 30.00 5’ x 2 ½’ x 30 ” H

7’ x 13 ’ Dog Pen with Custom built domed roof $250 OBO

XL Dog Crates $ 50 – $80

11 Piece Patio Set $ 65.00

phone Robbie 403-883-2500

SHARON LUTHERAN CHURCH

The congregation at Sharon would like to welcome visitors to our services which are Sundays at 10:00 am.

Sept 2 Pastor Rob Lewis Sept 9 Pastor Riley Sexton Sept 16 Pastor Paul Reich Sept 23 Pastor Rob Lewis—Welcome Back Sunday Sept 30 Bernie Doan

DONALDA AG SOCIETY

As we head into fall, we would like to wish all the farmers a safe and prosperous harvest. Summer has been busy for us with

building and grounds maintenance and improvements. August saw the exterior of the hall and the stage area painted. The Willow Canyon access road has been resurfaced, culverts replaced, ditches widened, and gravel added. Keep an eye out on the progress of the

hall as it undergoes a face lift as well. Our first annual Donalda Light Horse Show was a huge success with about 40 horses com-peting in classes all day. A great big THANK YOU goes out to our

summer students Jonny Dahl and Brayden Hofer for all their hard work this summer. As well as to the volunteers (Byron, Ray, and

Beth) who have spent countless hours working at the hall giving it a facelift. Congratulations to Rae Anna & BJ Normand on the

birth of their daughters Klara & Eva. BJ has resigned his director’s position and position of secretary, in order to spend more time with his new family. Congratulations also to Tristan Hesp and Sharmaine Andres on their upcoming nuptials, being held at Donalda Hall. Fall Supper will be held in October, date to be

announced. Upcoming dates: September 8-10: Wild Pink Yonder

Breast Cancer fundraiser ride September 9: Bashaw 4-H Light Horse Show in Donalda

September 29-30: Willy Bronze Poker Rally Our next regular meeting is Tuesday, September 11 at 7:30pm

at the Arena Lobby. New members are always welcome and directors are needed.

DID YOU KNOW…The community hall was

originally built in the 1950s with the addition

being added in 1982. It is now owned by the

village and operated by the Ag Society. ALL

maintenance, repairs and improvements

are 100% funded and completed by the Ag

Society and the grants it accesses.

DONALDA COULEE FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Sept 9 Pancake Breakfast 10 am to 1:00 pm

Everyone Welcome! Next meeting is Thursday, Sept 13 at noon

New Members Welcome! Drop In is open every Saturday 1:30 to 4:00 pm for coffee

and fellowship. Everyone Welcome!!

BOTTLE RECYCLING TRAILER SCHEDULE

2018 September: Donalda School Parent Council October— December: Donalda Ag Society

MEETING CREEK AGREAGE FOR SALE 4.89 ACRES/new 22 x 26 garage, power, gas, pond;

Nicely sheltered building site; $149,000 Call/text 780.888.7011

RED LAMP MARKET DONALDA, AB

Outdoor, Open Market Promoting All Types Of Vendors

Located on Railway Ave Next To The World’s Largest Lamp

Saturday September 8 10:00 am—3:00 pm Rain or Shine!

Vendors Must Pre-Book Contact Amanda at 403-741-6095

Baby Shower for

Klara Ann and Eva Jo twin daughters of

RaeAnna & BJ Normand Sunday Sept 16 at 12 pm

at Sharon Lutheran Church. Join us for lunch, a time of fellowship, visiting and baby snuggles.

Men are invited also! Ladies please bring lunch.

For those who may be asking they are registered at Babies “R” Us - just go online or in store to find a registry and put in Normand and in AB. Please note that they are very limited on space

and so respectfully ask that you please stick to the registry ideas as much as possible and/or plan for

gift cards as they will be going through a LOT of diapers.

Battery Drive All funds go to the Ag Society

To arrange for pick up or drop off Contact

Ron Borchuk @ 403-883-2212

Save the Date:

BETHANY HARVEST SERVICE Sunday, Oct 14

11:00 am Bethany Lutheran Church

Custom Cut & Fabricating and No Regrets Welding

24 Hour service

• Mobile welding

• Farm repairs

• CWB Certified

• Custom Design & Fabrication

• Shape Cutting

Please Call: Chad (403) 323-0440 or Lane (403) 883-2362