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New maintenance shop at golf course complete

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    The new shop at Dinosaur Trail Golf Course is complete, and the new facilities are quite an improvement from the previous building, says staff members.
    The shop had a delayed start in the construction which commenced late last fall and was complete in the last week.
    The project was made possible by various small businesses and locals who volunteered their time.
    Inmates from the Drumheller Institution came out to help with many tasks on the interior of the shop including painting, drywall, mudding and taping. Golf course members also donated their time for a variety of tasks.
    “It’s a safer environment and I like the fact that we have  more work space, a larger supply area and our own washroom facilities. This makes it so we do not have to enter the clubhouse throughout the day to use their washrooms.” said assistant superintendant, Patrick Kimmel.
    The golf course is aiming to use the site of the old shop to build a new tournament facility, in order to create more seating space and cater to larger functions.
    “We are still exploring options on what to do with the old shop. At this time it is undetermined where it will go.” superintendant Rob Holm said.
    The maintenance staff have finished moving all their equipment over to the new shop and have discontinued using the old one except for use of the phone. All the maintenance staff at the golf course are looking forward to starting next season in their new shop.

Drumheller artisan gifts drum to Red Deer drumming community

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    A Drumheller man is sending a bombastic gift to the drummers of Red Deer.
    Artisan and drummer Bob Richardson has been in the valley for about two years. His latest creation measures about a metre in diameter, has a rich tone and made its debut this weekend, Saturday October 24 at an artsparks session.
    Tanya Schur of Red Deer will lend a hand at the drumming workshop Saturday afternoon as a part of the artsparks series. Tanya is a drum circle facilitator and holds a Masters degree in leadership and training.
    She will also participate in leading morning worship at Knox United Church on Sunday.   
    Richardson has known Schur for years and has drummed with her in the past. He stumbled upon the material needed to make the community PowWow drum.
    The body of the drum is constructed from a giant cottonwood stump that used to grow  where Riverside Terrace Condominiums now stands.
    Robin Digby rescued the stump years ago and it sat at Jim and Tony Wilson’s farm for years. Richardson came upon the stump last year working on the farm, and Robin graciously gifted the stump to Richardson to make drums. The enormity of the stump was such that it was cut into three, and was still  too big for a single person to lift.
    After the centre of the stump had been hollowed, it was more manageable. The soft cottonwood contributes to the  resonance of the drum. The head is made from elk hide which is stretched and held in place with some antique hardware, and is held taut with a tensioning system. The whole instrument is suspended by rope on a stand. It is big enough to accommodate four to six drummers.
    Following the workshop, the drum is destined for Red Deer for drummers in that community to enjoy.

Greentree participates in UNICEF’s Schools for Africa program

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    Students and teachers at Greentree School are helping change the lives of vulnerable children worldwide.
    This year UNICEF will give hope to Malawi and Rwanda by raising funds to create safe learning environments. To be able to learn, play and have washrooms with clean water with hand washing facilities.
 “Every child has the right to education, yet millions of children around the world do not have access to schools, teachers or a safe environment,” said Nigel Fisher UNICEF Canada president and CEO.
    Greentree Elementary School will be participating by sending home trick or treat bags from UNICEF, with the hopes of collecting as much as possible to support the program.
    “All the children have had discussions with their teachers about how their involvement will impact the children of Africa.” said Anne Morgan Principal of Greentree school.
    Over the last three years 750,000 children in Malawi and Rwanda have been helped by Canadian school children. This year UNICEF hopes to reach their milestone goal of $100 million since 1955.
    Since 2005 Canadian children have helped bring 108 classrooms in 39 schools and over 772 "school in a box" kits to Malawi, as well as 4770 desks, 594 classrooms in 54 schools each with girls and boys washrooms with hand washing facilities in Rwanda.

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