News
Sep 02 2008
Welcome to the overhauled Gleichen website. We’ve made some design tweaks, updated the content, and put everything on top of the wonderful ExpressionEngine content management system (CMS). Specifically, we’ve added more businesses to the directory (if your business isn’t there, let us know — listings are free), created a new Services and Utilities page, and brought back the events calendar. Also, since the site is now running on top of a CMS, community members will be able to add news and events themselves. Email Eric for instructions.
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May 27 2008
It has been three months since the new Gleichen and District Community Association Board of Directors were elected to their positions. They are proud to announce that the following accomplishments have been made during this short period of time.
The new board:
- Re-wrote the Association By-Laws which were over 10 years old.
- Established a membership system, whereby the purchase of a membership is required to run for board positions or to vote in the elections.
- Re-qualified for a casino fundraising event, which had been denied to the prior board. The casino application has been approved for the third quarter of 2010.
- Brought the Community Hall up to minimum fire code by installing functioning emergency lighting and fire extinguishers.
- Created a maintenance committee to organize hall renovations and ongoing maintenance. This committee just installed new steel doors in the south entrance, to replace the old broken ones.
- Held a hall cleanup day.
- Published its first quarterly newsletter.
- Has maintained the hall expenses with income generated by rentals.
Community Hall Cleanup
On May 10, 2008 the Association held a hall cleanup. An exceptional turnout of over 30 people, including the Gleichen Kids Club, took on the giant task of cleaning up quite a few years of clutter. We started at 9:00 am and at first the task was daunting, but the group persevered and the work was completed by mid-afternoon.
The Association provided lunch, which was cooked up by Charlene Daw, the President of the Kids Club.
About six truck loads of garbage later, room was made for storage and an office. We still have a bit more to do, but that will be for another day. We are planning the next round for Saturday, September 13th.
The Association would like to give a standing ovation to all those volunteers who came out to help clean the hall, and also to those who have assisted in other ways.
A special thank you goes to Jim from Strathmore Safety, who donated his time to help bring the hall up to code.
Another special thank you goes to Warwick Industries, who donated the new steel doors that were installed in the South entrance.
Pub Night
On June 14th, the Gleichen and District Community Association will be hosting a Pub Night with Darts Tournament and the music of Rosella and Friends!
The event starts with darts registration at 6:30 pm.
The band will play from 8-11 and for those who don’t want to play darts, there will be cribbage boards and a dance floor set up.
Door prizes and a 50/50 draw will round out the night.
The tickets will be $15 and can be purchased at the door or in advance at the Gleichen Library, or by calling Gwen at 734-3034.
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May 27 2008
Attention all residents of Wheatland County, Strathmore, Rockyford, Hussar and Siksika Nation, The Waters of Wheatland (WOW) wants to hear from YOU about water issues in the region.
WOW is a county wide watershed group with a mandate to promote the environmental sustainability of our water resources through information, demonstration, community participation, and to proactively assess the health of the water and work with local producers, partners, and residents towards the adoption of practices that help preserve water quality and quantity.
We have launched a web-based survey from the Wheatland County website http://www.wheatlandcounty.ca The purpose of this survey is to help us develop educational programs and to provide WOW and the wider community of Wheatland County (communities of Standard, Rockyford, Hussar, Strathmore and Siksika Nation) with a baseline assessment of community knowledge and attitudes regarding water issues and conservation. Results will be posted on the website upon the completion of the project.
By filling out the survey you will automatically be eligible to win a dashboard navigation system!
Contact Sarah Schumacher at Wheatland County at 934-3321 for more information.
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Apr 23 2008
The Echo is a community newsletter passing on information about happenings in the communities of Gleichen and Cluny. It comes out 6 times a year. It goes to a majority of households in this area.
Gleichen Communities in Bloom Photo Contest:
- The picture must be taken by you.
- Only one entry/household
- The picture must be a 4×6, 2008 picture.
- On the back of the photo, on a seperate piece of paper, put your name, address and phone number.
- Submit your photo, in a sealed envelope to the Library by the end of July.
- Photos will be displayed on Aug.23rd at the Fall Fair.
- Attendees to the Fair will judge.
- Prize winner and prize announced in the Sept./Oct. Newsletter.
Gleichen Show and Shine
Aug. 23rd, at the Fall Fair. Register in advance with G. Bishop- 734-004 or at the gate between 8-10am. Judging done 2:p.m. and prizes given out by 3:30.
People’s Choice Award: $25, 1st: $75, 2nd: $50.
If you plan to enter a vehicle, phone by Aug. 16th, 2008. Cost $5.00 for 1, $10 for all others brought by 1 person. Cheques made out to: The Gleichen Fall Fair
Rules:
The following items must be in good working order to be judged by the local “judges”, but you are still welcome to enter your vehicle for the public to look at if it does not meet all these requirements:
- Horn: Hi and Low tones must work
- Low Oil Pressure & No Charge Lights: Lights on with ignition switch on, motor not running, lights go out with motor idling
- Headlights: high and low beams work
- Licence plate light works
- Turn Indicator & Signal lights must work
- Heater fan works
- If you have a “cigar” lighter-must work
- Radio in original appearance& must find at least 1 station
- Choke: must activate carburetor when pulled
- Rear View Mirror must be useable
- Hand brake must hold car
- Shift Pattern must work
- Hood Latch must be free of cracks
- Door Locks must work from in side and outside with their key
- Tires-:good tread
- Steering: No excessive play
- Brakes: no leaks
- Shock Absorbers: cars should bounce no more than 3 times
- Good spare tire (you may get a flat on the way to Gleichen!)
- Windshield Wipers: Arms & blades rotate freely. Blades not torn.
- Exhaust System: No leaks. Must exist rear of ca.
- No cracked windshields.
- No leaks in fuel system.
- Seat Adjustment: must latch in position
- Sun Visors: must hold adjustment
- Jack and Handle: must be the original type
- Recommend having seat belts and a fire extinguisher that is charged.
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Nov 01 2007
The Gleichen library is now open three days a week:
Tuesday (12PM-8PM)
Thursday (10AM-4PM)
Friday (12PM-6PM)
With programs for adults and kids, access to all books in the Marigold Library System, and highspeed internet,the Library has something for everyone.
This Saturday (Nov. 3) there will be a community pot luck supper at the community centre. Bring your favourite dish and meet your neighbours. For more details, check out the poster in the Post Office.
Women’s “get skinny shinny” hockey is going to be held on Tuesday nights throughout the winter, starting Nov. 6th. For more details call:
Janet – 734-2398
Kelly – 734-2929
Kathryn – 734-2580
Katie (Milo) – 599-2345
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