Rosebud Music Festival set for Sept 5th
The Travelling Mabels, an up-tempo folky-bluesy trio that headlined at The Big Valley Jamboree will perform in Rosebud.
Calgary born Lindsay Ell (top) and Jenn Beaupre (Drumheller) are two big talents
that will headline Sept 5th in Rosebud.
ROSEBUD, ALBERTA - The hills will be alive and “folkin” to the sounds of music for
Rosebud's 5th Annual 15 Minutes of Fame on September 5, 2010. A dozen up and coming
locals will get their 15 minutes of fame from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Then eight headlining bands
will then "hijack" the proceedings until dark. The festival will be held in the middle of the hamlet
ALMOST A LOVE STORY IS A WINNER!
WINNER....Provincial 2010 Drama Festival..........Best Overall Production
WINNER....Calgary Region 2010 Festival.............Best Overall Production
WINNER....Calgary Region 2010 Festival.............Best New Script
 Daniel Westmoreland (r), played by Sean-Paul Boynton, wants to know how Callum, played by Neil Hardy, was involved with his father.
Calgary, Alberta -- Daniel, a 20-year-old university student, discovers
that his father who died 18 months earlier had been having an affair for four years
and that his father's lover was a man. Daniel goes to confront his father's lover to
discover who his father really was and perhaps who he secretly is.
DANIEL: Did he talk differently when he was here. Did he act differently than he
did around my mom and me? (This question brings Callum out of his memory but
David remains seated and Callum leaves Daniel's chair where it is.)
 (l) David Westmoreland (Greg Spielman) together with Callum (Neil Hardy).
CALLUM: I don't know Danny. I can't know that.
DANIEL: There. You see. You did it again.
CALLUM: Did what?
 Henry Rainer (l), played by Alan Walsh, gives advice to Callum (Neil Hardy).
DANIEL: You called me Danny. My dad never called me Danny. He called me
Dan and Daniel but never Danny. Is that what he called me here. And you called
him Davy. I want to know who Davy was. Not David. Not father. Not dad.
But Davy. I want to know who Davy was. I have a right to know.
CALGARY FRINGE FESTIVAL
LANTERN CHURCH GYM
1401 - 10th Avenue S.E.
ALMOST A LOVE STORY
Show Times
July 31........3:30 PM
Aug. 1 ........9:30 PM
Aug. 2.........5:30 PM
Aug. 4.........7:30 PM
Aug. 5.........7:30 PM
Aug. 6.........9:30 PM
 David (l), and his wife Ellie Westmoreland, played by Anne Hodgson, happily embrace.
Notes about Cast & Crew
THE CAST
David Westmoreland Greg Spielman
Ellie Westmoreland Anne Hodgson
Daniel Westmoreland Sean-Paul Boynton
Callum McAvoy Neil Hardy
Henry Rainer Alan Walsh
THE CREW
Director/Playwright Louis B. Hobson
Producer Anne Hodgson
Stage Manager Alan Leboeuf
Sound Trevor Somers
Lead Trio of Actors return for 2010 Passion Play
Waldschmidt, Hildebrand and Randall return as Jesus, Matthew and Mary Magdalene
Stephen Waldschmidt (Jesus)
Tim Hildebrand (Matthew)
Mary Magdalene (Lennette Randall).
Drumheller, Alberta – “It’s been an amazing year so far for the Canadian Passion Play,”
says Artistic Director Randall Wiebe. “We’ve made a number of physical changes to the grounds and
infrastructure. We’ve also made substantial enhancements to the script as well as many of the scenes.
When you include Bill Hamm’s musical arrangements with the choir, it all adds up to what we believe
will be our best Passion Play performance ever. Thankfully, amidst all of these changes, we've kept our core
group of leading actors intact.”
"In 2009 we took a huge risk in showcasing two narrators Matthew (Saskatoon actor/playwright,
Tim Hildebrand) and Mary Magdalene (British/African actress Lennette Randall). Their performances
and audience feedback were exceptional, so we decided to repeat it again this year. Also returning
(his 3rd season) as Jesus is Strathmore’s Stephen Waldschmidt who has grown into his role with
an understanding and passion that is a joy to watch. We also welcome back to the fold, David Snider
who played Jesus in 2007. David who has played the lead role in several recent summer musicals
at Rosebud Theatre will portray Sadduk, one of the top Pharisees in Jerusalem. He will also be the
understudy for both Jesus and Matthew. David is a consummate professional actor who makes us
all better.”
Mary Magdalene (Lennette Randall)
"2010 is a special year for Passion Plays,” explains Wiebe. “Many North Americans will be travelling
to Oberammergau, Germany to see that version of the Passion Play. Oberammergau puts on a
wonderful play every 10 years. However, we have had many patrons tell us they have seen the
Oberammergau version and they prefer ours – because it is so authentic - visually and geographically.
That’s quite a compliment. And, what many people fail to realize is that we have created this amazing
play about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ every summer for the past 16 years. People in
Alberta, western Canada and North America don’t need to travel to Germany when they have the most
authentic Passion Play in their own back yard. The Canadian Badlands Passion Play includes some
200 actors and animals in a 30-acre natural badlands canyon bowl whose stark and dramatic geographical
surroundings and acoustics mirror those of ancient Israel. You just can't beat that combination for a
Passion Play.”
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Arts & Culture Visionary LaVerne Erickson
Receives Coveted Alto Ambassador Award
‘Big idea person’ receives award for his outstanding contributions to Alberta Tourism.
Rosebud, Alberta -- The Alberta Tourism (Alto) Awards Committee has named LaVerne
Erickson, founder of the Rosebud School of the Arts, Rosebud Theatre and the Canadian
Badlands Passion Play, as the recipient of the 2010 Alto Ambassador award for his
outstanding contributions to Alberta’s tourism industry. Erickson will receive his award
at the Alto Awards Gala, October 25, 2010 in conjunction with the 10th annual Travel
Alberta Industry Conference at The Fairmont Banff Springs.
LaVerne Erickson, founder of the Rosebud School of the Arts,
Rosebud Theatre and the Canadian Badlands Passion Play,
was named as the recipient of the 2010 Alto Ambassador award for
his outstanding contributions to Alberta’s tourism industry.
“Simply put, Rosebud Theatre, Rosebud School of the Arts and many other arts and
culture icons in the Alberta Badlands would not exist today without the vision,
passion and tenacity of LaVerne Erickson,” says Bob Davis, Executive Director of
Rosebud Theatre. “Through his unbridled enthusiasm and optimism, LaVerne has
attracted support and cooperation for ideas and dreams that have influenced thousands
of tourists in Alberta, building a legacy that will endure for generations to come.”
The 27th season of Rosebud Theatre is featuring Oliver! as its 2010 summer musical.
Davis adds, “LaVerne’s career achievements started with the founding of Rosebud School of the Arts
(1973) from which the popular Rosebud Theatre was born in 1983. Using the model of Rosebud Theatre,
he went on to be a founding member of Vancouver Island’s premier classical theatre, The Chemainus
Festival Theatre (1993). Recognizing the unique topography of the badlands in Drumheller, LaVerne
pursued a dream for an outdoor venue to tell the story of the life of Christ by establishing the Canadian
Badlands Passion Play (1994). Encouraging cooperation between the Passion Play, Rosebud School of
the Arts and local school divisions he established the Canadian Badlands Performing Arts Summer School
in Drumheller, a credit-granting program for high school students. Later, LaVerne encouraged the use of
the infrastructure created by the Passion Play to host ‘Beethoven in the Badlands’, a partnership with the
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, EnCana, and Drumheller Rotary Club. He was also instrumental in laying
the foundation for the establishment of the Canadian Badlands as an alternative tourism icon to the Canadian
Rockies, and now the Canadian Badlands Limited is a non-profit corporation of over 60 municipalities.”
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Rosebud's Cassia Schramm
is "all boy" in Oliver!
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MEDIchair Abbotsford Wins
National Franchisee of the Year Award
(l to r) Jason Clarke, owner of MEDIchair Abbotsford and MEDIchair Hope receives
prestigious 2009 Franchisee of the Year Award from Bas van Lankvelt, COO MEDIchair.
Abbotsford & Hope, BC & Calgary, Alberta – Mr. Bas van Lankvelt, COO, MEDIchair,
North America’s largest and fastest growing Home Medical Equipment (HME) franchise operation
is pleased to announce that Mr. Jason Clarke, owner of MEDIchair Abbotsford and MEDIchair Hope
has earned the company’s prestigious 2009 Franchisee of the Year Award.
“Winning this award requires an exceptional effort on the part of a franchisee who must integrate
outstanding business values and sales growth with MEDIchair’s core values of care, knowledge,
value and customer service excellence,” explains van Lankvelt. “Jason and his team in Abbotsford
and their recently opened Hope store exceeded expectations in every category among our 60+
franchisees across Canada. Even in a lacklustre economy in 2009, Jason increased sales by 30 percent.”
Calgary Tooth Fairy Gets Wish
Neighbours March 11, 2010
Sometimes when you wish for something -- it happens!
Following a chance meeting between CoraMarie Clark (founder of The Tooth Fairy
Children's Foundation) and an international representative for Procter and Gamble
-- there was a magical outcome -- a donation of more than 20,000 children's toothbrushes.
"Since launching The Tooth Fairy Children's Foundation www.toothfairykids.org,I've tried
relentlessly to form an alliance with a manufacturer that would donate toothbrushes," says Clark.
"Then suddenly, 'poof', I received word that Procter and Gamble in Germany was sending
us 300 boxes of Oral-B toothbrushes for children in need. I couldn't believe it at first, until
the boxes arrived -- it was a magical moment."
 
Clark, an MBA grad who was recently selected for Global TV's Woman of Vision series is
a busy speaker, author and consultant to the Canadian dental industry.
Sometime in 2010 she'll be taking an international trip to deliver the toothbrushes.
To date, she has received requests from children's' groups in Haiti, Ecuador, Guatemala
and Ethiopia.
In 2008, Clark distributed 4,000 toothbrushes and provided hands-on dental education to
kids in more than 20 villages in Kenya.
That mission solidified Clark's mission to secure more toothbrushes.
"The vision for my Foundation is very high -- to provide every child worldwide with a
toothbrush, oral hygiene education and access to dental care," explains Clark.
"Any funds we raise go toward providing oral health care, dental supplies, education,
and hygiene services for children in need."
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Canada's best know Tooth Fairy
CoraMarie Clark (aka - Toothena the Tooth Fairy)
has returned from Africa
where she helped perform tooth extractions on nomadic Maasai tribes in remote parts of Kenya.
I have enclosed a link to a PDF that summarizes her trip to Kenya.
http://www.toothfairykids.org/pdf/kenya_summary2010.pdf
Let me know if you would like to speak with CoraMarie about her amazing experiences.
sincerely,
Neil Bousquet prwizard@prwizard.ca
"On this trip into the heart of Kenya, we travelled places where no roads existed!
In these remote locations, we set up clinics – the Maasai walked for miles to come
and receive care. It was sad to see how many children had 'bombed out' teeth but
gratifying to work alongside a dentist, giving anaesthetic, while he did extractions,
to get them out of pain.
CoraMarie Clark, founder of The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation helped
a dental team perform tooth extractions to nomadic tribes in remote parts of Kenya
We are so grateful for all the support so many have given. It is this support that
allows us to continue to grow, bring the offer of hope and make a difference for
more children - and to help The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation fulfill its mission
– to provide every child worldwide with a toothbrush, education and access to dental care."
Magical Wishes,
CoraMarie Clark BSDH MBA
President and Founder
The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation
About The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation
The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation has a vision to lead 100% of
children to dental health by providing every child worldwide with a toothbrush,
oral hygiene education and access to dental care. The Foundation
educates and builds awareness of the dental needs of children globally.
Funds raised will be allocated to volunteers to provide oral health care,
dental supplies, education, and hygiene services for children in need.
Together with YOU, the Foundation can make a difference in a child’s life.
About CoraMarie Clark BSDH MBA
CoraMarie Clark, founder of The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation, is a speaker, author and
consultant in the dental industry. Clark has more than 20 years of experience as a hygienist,
manager of a successful dentist practice and dental industry consulting. She has used her
background as a dental hygienist, master’s degree in business, and love for children to re-invent
herself as Toothena the Tooth Fairy. Ms. Clark was featured on Global Television’s Woman of Vision,
in September 2009.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEYw5wCqrME Haskayne School of Business Alumni
Connections, August, 2009: http://www.toothfairykids.org/pdf/coramarie_haskyane_publication.pdf
Alberta Chapter
Calgary Herald Travel Editor Lisa Monforton
Please welcome TMAC Alberta Chapter's
newest media member LISA MONFORTON
Lisa Monforton dreams of living in a Parisian apartment in the 10th arrondissement,
fluent enough to barter with the local fishmonger and order a raspberry torte correctly.
Until that day comes, she remains content as Travel Editor at The Calgary Herald,
where she has worked for the past seven years. In total, Lisa has worked at four
Canadian daily newspapers in her 25-year journalism career, including The Windsor Star,
Hamilton Spectator and St. Catharines Standard.
Her duties have included editor of entertainment, features and lifestyles publications.
She has been published in several magazines and many newspapers across the country.
When Lisa is not writing, editing, or putting together the Herald’s travel section, she enjoys
hiking or cycling in summer and skiing in winter, and, of course, travelling whenever she can.
Please join us in welcoming Lisa Monforton to the TMAC Alberta Chapter!
Sincerely,
TMAC Alberta Chapter, Co-Chairs, Membership Committee
up! magazine Editor Debra Cummings
TMAC Alberta Chapter President Debra Cummings
is new Editor of up! magazine
up! magazine, WestJet's official in-flight publication produced by RedPoint Media Group,
is proud to announce Debra Cummings as the new editor effective August 16, 2010.
Debra is a well-known travel writer and editor whose award-winning background includes
being the editor of the Calgary Herald Travel section for five years, travel editor with Sears
Travel and tripeze.com for three years, an editor/writer with Travel Alberta for two years
and most recently as a freelance editor, writer and consultant for the past three years.
She has also taught journalism at Mount Royal University and had regular radio spots on
CBC for six years covering the travel industry. In addition, she is an experienced and
enthusiastic traveller.
"We are pleased to welcome Debra Cummings in the role of editor for up! magazine,"
said Richard Bartrem, WestJet's Vice-President of Communications and Community Relations.
"Our guests appreciate our award-winning magazine and we look forward to working
with Debra to bring our guests unique and engaging travel stories."
or Mobile: (403) 397-7611
On behalf of the BOD of the TMAC Alberta Chapter, congratulations Debra!
TMAC Alberta Chapter, Co-Chair, Membership Committee
20 Pickpockets Steal Spotlight on Rosebud Stage
Rosebud ‘wrangler’ hired to herd kids for summer production of Oliver!
Rosebud's "wrangler" Belinda Jackson
Rosebud, Alberta – Alberta is famous for its western traditions and the cowboy way – especially in rural
communities. Therefore, when someone speaks about a wrangler in Rosebud, it naturally conjures up images of a tough
cowboy, skilled in the art of rounding up cattle with horse and lasso. While she doesn’t require either, Belinda Jackson is
becoming very skilled at managing 20 pickpockets ranging in age from eight (8) to 15. Every performance of Oliver! requires
eight workhouse boys. It’s up to Jackson to co-ordinate their schedules and travel times from Calgary, Olds, Standard and
Strathmore with the performance dates and times of Oliver.
Making up more than half of the total cast in Oliver!, the 20 workhouse boys come from a
variety of communities that surround Rosebud including Calgary to the south, Olds to the
north and Hanna to the east. Eight workhouse boys are required for each performance of Oliver!
For Jackson, the task has been a challenge that she readily accepted. “I wasn’t really certain what I was getting
into, but I was confident I could handle it,” she says. “Overall, the kids have been wonderful to work with. They
certainly are an exuberant bunch, with a fair amount of excess energy. I like the fact that they are quick to learn
about blocking and music, and they listen well to instruction backstage. I'm looking forward to the challenges of
‘wrangling’ them for the duration of Oliver!.”
Artistic Director Morris Ertman has been impressed with Jackson’s handling of the youngsters as well as their
onstage performances. “The kids in this show have been absolutely fantastic - focused, committed and of course
utterly charming. There's an energy that children bring to a production that ignites both the rest of the cast and the
audience to create a truly unique experience. There is a brassy innocence about them that serves the story so
well. And they really do love the stage, which is the most infectious part of it all. Their joy and mischief is a
palpable treat in this production. Kids – you gotta love ‘em!”
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As published in City Light News (June 2010)
HE DID IT!
BSc. Exercise Science
Integrated Physiology
Pacific University
Named to Dean's List
for Spring 2010 with 3.7 GPA
Accepted into Doctorate
Physical Therapy Program
Pacific University
Brett "Doc" Bousquet with Sr. Research Project in background.
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Photo courtesy of Susan Mate
PR Wizard gives back to the local communities in which it
operates by supporting community-based organizations like
Wood's Homes.
PCCN-Calgary (formerly Prostaid Calgary) turns 15 in 2010
From a start-up support group for Calgary men in 1995, Prostaid Calgary has
evolved into a leading Canadian men’s health organization that provides the
latest online educational resources for all aspects of prostate cancer.
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