The Magazine of the Alberta Retired Teachers Association
News & Views
Editor Robin Carson
Assistant Editors Vi Oko Bev Sawyer
Graphic Artist Hazel Adair
ARTA Liaison Jerry Stefanyk
Printing Central Web
Designer Hazel Adair
News & Views is published four times a year by the Alberta Retired Teachers Association ( ARTA ).
Contributions to News & Views are welcome . They may be sent to 409 , 11010 – 142 Street NW , Edmonton , AB T5N 2R1 or email newsandviews @ shaw . ca .
Deadline for submissions for the summer issue is April 25 , 2013 .
Tel .: 780‐822‐2400 ; Alberta only : 1‐855‐212‐2400 ; fax : 1‐780‐447‐0613 ; email : info @ arta . net ; website : www . arta . net
Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to 409 , 11010 – 142 Street NW , Edmonton , AB T5N 2R1 .
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President
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Executive
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Letters
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In
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Message
Director ’ s Report to the
Editor
My Opinion
In Memoriam
Columns
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Lynne Butler
Diane Britton
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Table of Contents Spring 2013 Vol . 21:3
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50 th Anniversary
ARTA 50th
Anniversary Outstanding Volunteer Award
19 ARTA ’ s Branches
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History of OKARTA
History of HARTA
ARTA 50th
Anniversary Bonspiel
Articles
10 Six-Week Wonders
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An Advocate for Grandparents
ARTA Benefit Plan Navigates Changing Health Care
17 International Wills
Information
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Scholarship Information
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Office Information and Important Contacts
24 Classified Advertisements
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Announcements
On the cover : Artwork by Renate Worthington |
The Great ARTA Walking Challenge |
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ARTA 50 th Anniversary Bonspiel |
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An Advocate for Grandparents |
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