Congratulations Everyone!!

Our X-treme Makeover was a hit!!

Over 230 volunteers showed up to make September 25th a day that will go down in Killam history.

The Bike/Skateboard Park was completed on the 26th and the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony had an excellent turn out.

The amphitheater is well on it's way to completion. The cement will be poured this week and the supports put in.

The Ace Committee would like to thank each and everyone of you for your help and support in making the dream come true!!

Build Day Schedule

7:00 am Set Up
8:00 am Registrations start (continues throughout day)
9:00 am Kid's Activity Area Opens - Meet the Kool-Aid man
9:00 am Refreshments and snacks are available for volunteers
9:15 am Welcome by Mayor Bud James & Start of webcam broadcast
11:00 am Free lunch for workers - called in shifts
1:00 pm Kitchen area closes
2:30 pm Group Photo by Bike/Skateboard Park - Kid's area closes
3:00 pm Everybody welcome to opening ceremony and Bike park dedication

Enjoy the day and thank you so much for all of your support!!

Requirements for Bike/Skateboard Park

We will be offloading the truck on Thursday September 23rd at 12:00. We could use a couple of strong men to assist in the unloading.

As well, we will be pre-building the supports for the skateboard components on Friday September 24th starting at 9:00 am and are looking for 6 - 8 strong men to assist in the pre-build.

We are also going to need the following tools:

1 - 4" Level
3-4 Impact guns, cordless preferrable
2-3 Cordless drills
2 - Wrench or rachet sets - 9/16", 1/2" and 3/4"
1 6-8' Ladder

If you are able to assist or bring any of the above tools please contact Kari Newby at 385-3718.

Thank you so much for your support!!

Supplies to Bring to Build

Please bring whatever tools you think you may need for whatever project you wish to work on.

Examples:

If you would like to do landscaping bring a shovel, work gloves, small shovel, etc.
If you would like to work on the amphitheater please bring a hammer, work gloves, drill or whatever else you think would be helpful.

Thank you again for all of your support!

Materials Required for Amphitheater

We are looking for anyone willing to donate some materials to help construct the amphitheater.

We require:

3 bundles of 3 tab shingles - color not important
3 rolls of felt paper
20 - 30 10' 2 x 4's
A box of shingle nails
30 sheets of 7/16" OSB plywood

If you are willing to donate any of the above materials please call Kari Newby at 385-3718 before Sunday September 19th. After that date we will have to order from the lumberyard.

Thank you so much for you help!!

Bike/Skateboard Dedication

I am very excited to share with you that the Killam Ace Committee is dedicating the Bike Park to our Small Town Hero - Gordie Enghoj !!

Sharon Moser and Trina Pawlick gave Gordie the news last night on his 80th birthday and he is very proud!!

There will be an article in the Community Press next week making the announcement.

The dedication ceremony will take place at 3:00 pm on Build Day in conjunction with the opening ceremonies.

Only 8 days to go and counting - It's Crunch Time!!

TREES & SHRUBS

If you would like to donate a tree or shrub or some decorative rocks to the Heritage Park Revitalization Project please contact either Kim Borgel at the Town Office or Terilynne Block at 385-3611.

We require approximately 30 shrubs, 50 trees, and oodles of rocks.

Thank you!!

BOTTLE DRIVE - September 9th

The ACE Team will be hosting a bottle drive on September 9th starting at 5:30pm. All proceeds will be donated to the Heritage Park X-treme Makeover, which is happening on September 25, 2010.

We will be sending trucks around to farms and acreages who are within 3 kilometers of the town limits. So if your shed or old grainery is full of bottles and cans now is the time to clean them out and donate to a worthy cause at the same time.

For those of you who would like to donate their bottles, but live farther than 3 kilometers from town please take them to the Killam Bottle Depot. Please specify that they are to be donated to the Ace Committee.

Thank you so much for your support!!

ITEMS REQUIRED LIST

Keep checking back as we will soon be posting a list of items and tools required to complete our X-Treme Makeover - Killam Edition.

FUNDRAISING TO-DATE

This is a listing of all the monies we have raised to-date.

EVENT/OTHER REVENUE
60's Dance $,12,000.00
Movie-in-the-Park Carnival $ 559.00
Mom's Pantry $ 1,163.00
Change for Change $ 361.00
Bricks $ 10,955.00

GRANTS
Let Them Be Kids Award (50/50 Match) $42,500.00
Kool-Aid Award $ 5,000.00
ACE Grant $10,000.00
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TOTAL REVENUE $82.538.00

EXPENSES
Events Expense $ 410.00
Advertising $ 1,431.00

I apologize for the setup of this posting, but this is one very stubborn website!

Water and Cofee

For all of our wonderful volunteers ACE will be supplying water and coffee on build day, but we do ask that you bring your own water bottle and coffee mug.

Oh and Kool Aid, lots and lots of Kool Aid!

Thank you.

ONE MONTH LEFT

ONE MONTH LEFT UNTIL THE X-TREME MAKEOVER!!

Okay folks it is time to click that volunteer button or click on paypal. We only have 30 more days to pull this big shin dig off and we need your help. We still need lots of volunteers to help build, cook, plant, clean-up and have a good time. And of course money is always a good thing.

The ACE Committee would like to thank all of those who have donated and volunteered to help make this a great day!

Looking for Volunteers for the Following Projects!!

1. Registration & Welcoming - 10 volunteers needed
2. Fundraising - All volunteers welcome!
3. Bike-Skateboard Construction - 20 volunteers needed
4. Set Up & Clean Up - 5 volunteers needed
5. Waste/Demolition & Removal - 5 volunteers needed
6. Movement of Gazebo - 5 Volunteers needed
7. Tree/Shrub/Flower Planting - 30 volunteers needed
8. Rock Bed Creations - 5 volunteers needed
9. Walking Trail Removal & Construction - 10 volunteers needed
10. Water Course Clean Up & Bridge Work - 5 volunteers needed
11. Snacks/Beverages/Lunch/Supper - 20 volunteers needed
12. Kids Activities
13. Repairs to Existing Playground - 5 volunteers needed
14. Photographers/Videographers - 3 volunteers needed
15. Entertainment/Opening Ceremonies
16. Amphitheater Construction - 25 volunteers needed
17. Park Lighting - 5 volunteers needed
18. Tables/Benches/Trash Cans/Horseshoe Pits - 10 volunteers needed
19. Barbecue Station Planning & Construction - 5 volunteers needed
20. End of Day Party - 10 volunteers needed

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!

As you can tell by the countdown clock we now have only 6 weeks until the
X-Treme Makeover. It is crunch time folks! We need you to click on the volunteer button and officially register yourself as a volunteer.

This official listing helps us to plan for the number of people coming and to assign them their project so each mini project has the correct amount of people to build it. We also need to plan for the amount of food required for the Big Day. We wouldn't want anyone going hungry!!

So please, sign up so our Great Build goes off without a hitch!!

DONATIONS NEEDED!!

Donations would be greatly appreciated.

We would love to see the thermometer raised to at least $100,000.00 by August 31st. The more money we make the more money we receive from the Let Them Be Kids Foundation. They are matching us dollar for dollar. Every $1.00 we raise gives us $2.00 of buying power to purchase the supplies and equipment needed to build this magnificent park.

Donations can be dropped off at the Killam Town Office or you can simply and safely use the paypal button on this page.

Look for flyers in your mail!

BUY A BRICK

Buy a Brick and be Memorialized as someone who has community spirit.

For a donation of $100.00 or more you will receive a brick with your or someone you love's name etched on it. These bricks will be placed on the Amphitheater as part of the front skirting or around a pillar. For a mere $100.00 you or your family can be forever seen as caring and community minded.

Come on down to the Town of Killam office and purchase your brick today!!

KILLAM ROCKS!!

September 25th is the National Let Them Be Kids day and we have been asked to represent Alberta on that day. Could we have any more community spirit in Killam? I don't think so!!

Kool-Aid Award

WAY TO GO KILLAM!!

The Let Them Be Kids Foundation was so pleased with our community spirit that they have given Killam the coveted Kool-Aid Award. This award is given out to only 10 communities across Canada. Not only is there a monetary value to this award, but the Kool-Aid mascot will be attending our Great Barn Raising and the Kool-Aid Corporation will be supplying us with Kool-Aid for the occassion.

THE GOAT HAS ARRIVED!!!! Your chance has finally come to do something thoughtful and wonderful for that 'friend' who has everything!!!

Maybe they have complained to you about having to mow their lawn so much this year, or perhaps they don't enjoy watering the flowers in their yard every other day.....Now you can solve their problems,

...by purchasing them a ticket to win their very own GOAT!!!

'Got Your Goat!' Raffle tickets are now on sale. $2/ticket. The lucky 'Winner's' name will be drawn at the Build Day Celebration at Killam Heritage Park. All money raised will go towards the ACE Heritage Park Revitalization Project!

Sod Turning and Design Party

Congratulations Killam!!!! Last night approximately 70 children and their parents turned out to celebrate the sod turning for the Heritage Park Revitalization project, and to eat pizza and ice cream and let the experts, the children, choose what they want for their bike park!

Killam receives Let Them Be Kids funding!!!

The waiting is over...the ACE Committee has been granted the Let Them Be Kids Helping Hands Award which will fund 50% of the bike park and outdoor exercise equipment in Heritage Park!!! Great work to everyone involved...once again the Community of Killam pulls together to make it happen!!! Stay tuned for more information...