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CARD MAKINGOctober 6 & 21, 2017
November 4 & 18, 2017December 2, 2017
KLAVERJAS TOURNAMENT
October 22, 2017
OPEN HOUSE AND PAINT PARTY
November 4, 2017
SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
November 5, 2017
CHILDREN’S ST. NICK PARTY
December 3, 2017
the Dutch Touch
DUTCH CANADIAN CLUB (EDMONTON)13312 142 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 4T3 Phone: 780 452 2861 October 2017
Upcoming Events
November 5 Daylight Savings Time ends.
October 9, 2017
October 31, 2017
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ABOUT THE DUTCH TOUCH
The Dutch Touch is a publication for the Dutch Canadian Club (Edmonton)
13312 - 142 St. NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 4T3
Clubroom phone: 780-452-2861
Ten monthly issues are published(from September to June)
Please submit your articles and news by the 20th of the month if you want them to
appear in the next issue.Drop them off at the Club or mail them to
the above address.
You may also contactJenny Smits - 780-473-0905
Visit our website at:http://
www.dutchcanadiancentre.comcentre.com and “Like” us on Facebook for some of the
latest news.The Dutch Touch is also available online on
our website. Go to www.dutchcanadiancentre.com
and click on DCC Activities, then on Current Events.
You can have The Dutch Touch delivered to your email address in PDF format by contacting Jenny Smits with the email
address you want it sent to.
LETTERS TO THE EDITORWe welcome letters from our members
regarding Club matters and concerns.Letters will be edited for grammatical
errors and will be forwarded for comments to the appropriate
departments. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication.
Please send them to the above address or to Jenny Smits: [email protected]
ADVERTISINGFor any changes and additions or
deletions in your monthly ads, please contact
Jenny Smits [email protected]
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MEMBERSHIP DUES
Our membership fees are per calendar year: January - December
at the following rates:
Family (with children under 18) $70.00Senior Family $60.00Single $40.00Senior Single $35.00Student $25.00
Please send your membership application or renewal with your name, address, phone number and email address to:
Dutch Canadian Centre attn: Membership
13312 - 142 St NWEdmonton, AB T5L 4T3
MEMBERS PAGE INFORMATION
Members of the Dutch Canadian Club can place their personal
announcements and classified ads on the Members’ Page free of charge. We need your ad by the 20th of the month if you want your ad published
in the next issue. If you have something for sale or are trying to find something or someone or if you have something to celebrate or share with
our members you may use the Members’ Page to advertise at no
cost to you.Contact:
Jenny Smits - 780-473-0905 - [email protected]
October 2017
Index
Calendar 20
Card Making Club 4
Contact info 19
Dutch Canadian Business Club 8 & 12
Editorial 3
Klaverjas Club 4
Members page 11
Nederlandse Top 10 15
Netherlands News 18-19
Open House & Paint Party 7
Scandinavian Christmas Market 16
Sewing & Craft Circle 5
St. Nick Party 3
Stitch ’N Rip Club 4
The facts on Trans Fats 15
Windmills 6
Zumba Gold 6
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Children’s St. Nick Party, December 3rd, 2017Ages 0 to 10 years.
Cut off day for registering:November 15, 2017 (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Fees: $ 20.00 for Members. $ 25.00 for non-Members.
To register please phone Erica van Leeuwen at (780)459-5367
Dear readers:I think many of our members are happy that all the fall activities have started up again because there are a lot of things going on almost every day at the club. We enjoy each others company and we are very fortunate that there are so many volunteers to keep everything running smoothly.Some of our special event organizers have been busy too:• Emmy Diamond is organizing an Open House on November 4th which includes another
paint party. This was a lot of fun the first time and you don’t have to be a great artist to come up with a beautiful painting (details on page 7).
• The DCC Auxiliary is hosting the annual Children’s St. Nick Party on December 3. This is a very popular event. Register your kids early to avoid disappointment.
• The Windmills have a few events coming up on their Thursday afternoons: A Halloween party, a “Hutspot” event and of course the Sinterklaas visit and the annual Christmas dinner (details on page 6).
• Our Scandinavian friends are preparing for their annual Christmas Market (details on page 16). Our knitting club and our sewing club will have a variety of items for sale at that event.
We hope you can join us for these special events and we are looking forward to an exciting fall and winter season at the Club.
Jenny Smits - 780-473-0905 - [email protected]
EDITORIAL
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NEWS FROM THE clubs
CARD MAKING CLUBWe have a new member. Welcome Annette! Glad she fits in so well in our group. Dick was back behind the bar and we are ready for our fall season.The upcoming dates are:
October 6 and October 21November 4 and November 18Our Xmas party will be on December 2.
I hope Riek will feel better soon, we miss her.
Ria Bok - 780-472-2725 - [email protected]
STITCH ’N RIP CLUBHere we are again, time is going too fast. Before we know it Christmas will be here again and we are working for that. Lots of nicely made crafts are coming in and we donated a lot of of knitted items to BASICALLY BABIES and they were very very happy.We love our knitting, especially when it is for a good cause.We meet every Monday from 12:00 noon till 3:00 pm. Coffee will be served, with a treat.
Edith Van Leeuwen - 780-489-8404 - [email protected]
KLAVERJAS CLUB & TOURNAMENTThe Klaverjas Club is back again on Tuesdays starting at 12:30. If you would like to play, come and check us out.
Congratulations to the winners of the September tournament:
1. Johanna Kuipers2. Piet Van Papeveld3. Bert Bok
Our next tournament will be on Sunday, October 22, 2017 starting at 1:00 pm.
Pieter & Erica Van Leeuwen - 780-459-5367 - [email protected]
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SEWING & CRAFT CIRCLE We are all busy with different projects and are getting things ready for the November 5th Scandinavian Christmas Market. It’s nice to be back making our crafts together. We always learn from each other (and pinterest). We meet every Tuesday in the board room from 10:00 am until about 3:00 pm. If you would like to join us you are always welcome. Please bring your own lunch, we have the coffee and tea covered. The Klaverjas Club generously shares its dessert with us every week, thank you so much.
Jenny Smits - 780-473-09058 - [email protected]
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WINDMILLSHappy Birthdays to all having a birthday this month and during the summer and as always hugs and best wishes to those who need them.Upcoming EventsSeptember 28, 2017 Annual General MeetingOctober 26, 2017 Halloween PartyNovember 9, 2017 HutspotNovember 30, 2017 Sinterklaas Day
Ladies and Gents, Edith will be coming around for help in the kitchen for Thursday's. It sure would be appreciated if we could fill her list completely.
Renie Perreault - 780-456-3141 - [email protected]
Senior JokeAn elderly man was having hearing problems and went to see a specialist. The doctor fitted him with ear aides that brought his hearing to full strength.After a few weeks the man went back to make sure his new equipment was working properly. "It all seems to be working perfect" the specialist said. "Your family should be delighted you can hear so well"."Oh no" the man responded. " I have not told anyone of them. I just sit quietly and listen carefully. I've changed my will four times!"
ZUMBA GOLD - SIT AND BE FIT◦ Well, well, well! We are certainly pleased with the turnout
for Sit and Be Fit. Way to go Ladies and Gent! We are going to miss Sept 28 as the General Meeting will be held in the Hall but will resume the week after.
◦ Zumba was also well attended. We will start slow and then continue with additional programs.
Renie Perreault - 780-456-3141 [email protected]
"Zumba: Give your calories one last dance'"
NEWS FROM THE clubs
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OPEN HOUSE & PAINTING SESSIONJoin us on Saturday, November 4th for an open house and a fun painting session with Denise Lefebvre of Red Pepper Painting Parties (www.DeniseLefebvre.com). Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Painting will begin at 2:30. Kitchen and bar will be open. Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon at the DCC. Painting is $35 for members, $40 for non members.
Emmy Diamond - [email protected]
WELBERG BELLOn August 31 Frank Stolk introduced DCC members to Angelo Somers and his wife Hanneke Somers, from the town of Welberg. Angelo is the main reason that we have the Welberg Bell in Edmonton. Frank & Riek met him in Steenbergen and also in his home in Welberg, were he lives just 200 yards from the Welberg monument. Angelo and Hanneke were invited guest by the S.A.L.H. Regiment in Edmonton. Angelo gave us an insight on how the gift of the bell for the S.A.L.H regiment became a reality. Angelo was supposed to come with the Dutch Delegation of the Mayors of Steenbergen and Bergen op Zoom last year but due to illness was not able too. It was an honour to meet this remarkable couple, and learn about their enthusiasm for the continuous drive to celebrate the liberation of Holland and especially the town of Welberg by the Canadians.
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Updates from the Dutch Canadian Business Club:
Edmonton Economic Development shared their visit report with DCBC on their visit to the Netherlands. The visit resulted in promising connections and potential business developments, both for Edmonton region businesses as well as Dutch businesses.
August 12On August 12 we had a great meeting with Ted Jan Bloemen and his wife Marlinde.Ted Jan Bloemen (born 16 August 1986) is a Dutch-born long track speed skater who has skated both for the Netherlands as well as for Canada since 2014. Ted Jan primarily competes in the long-distance events as well as the team pursuit event. He is the current world record holder for the 10,000 m event setting a time of 12:36.30 in Salt Lake City in November 2015. Bloemen won a silver medal in the team pursuit at the 2015 World Championships in his birth country of the Netherlands. He was also Dutch champion all round in 2012. He is currently training hard for the upcoming skating season and the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Ted Jan is married to Marlinde Kraaijeveld and is coached by Bart Schouten. Ted Jan talked about his career, training program and highlighted some differences between skating in the Netherlands and Canada. Marlinde showcased an interesting perspective on what it is like to be married to a speed skater! There were lots of questions asked and Ted Jan and Marlinde both took turns answering the questions.
It was a great meeting with 25 attendees.
You can find a very nice article about Ted Jan on CBC.Ca:http://www.cbc.ca/playersvoice/entry/speed-skater-ted-jan-bloemen-putting-world-on-notice-the-canadian-way
DCBC News continued on page 12 …..
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Come visit us for a large assortment of Dutch items, as well as sliced deli meats and fresh
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We also carry an assortment of Gluten Free items.
We are the supplier for the Dutch Canadian Club’s famous Croquettes!
Celebrating 64 years!
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CLASSIC EUROPEAN ANTIQUESAnneke's Antique Sale
April 14 -15 , 2017 Friday 10 AM - 6 PM , Saturday 10 Am - 4 Pm
Heritage Pavilion 5100 - 41 Ave , Stony Plain $ 5,00 Admission , Free Parking, Concession
Contact Anneke / 780-482-4414 / 780-699-7839 . [email protected] / www.classiceuropeanantiques.com
Store Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:00—5:00. Saturday 10:00-4:00. Sunday 11:00-4:00
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780-984-4569Frank Stolk
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Edmonton, AB
For Weddings, Anniversaries, Company Parties, Reunions, Dances
etc.(Club members and ESCA members
receive a discount on the rental)
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Edith’s joke of the month
Logica“Mamma, waarom heten mijn tanden eigenlijk melktanden?” vraagt kleine Liesje.“Omdat je zoveel melk drinkt.”Reageert Liesje: “Oh … dus dan heeft pappa biertanden en opa jenevertanden?”
Terecht“Ober, noemt U dit sterke koffie?” vraagt de klant kwaad.“Natuurlijk meneer. U hebt pas één slok gedronken en U windt zich nu al op.”
12510 - 118 Avenue780-455-5855
Inquiries welcome
Willem HubbenCertified Denturist
NEW DENTURESRELINESREPAIRS
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John D. StobbeOwner/Broker
Century 21 - Shackleton Realty
8724-91 Street NWEdmonton, Alberta T6C
4L2Bus 780-988-1100 Fax 780-485-1313
I appreciate Referrals!! If you know of any friends, family, neighbors, or co-workers who are looking to Sell or Buy a home, have them contact me directly. For every referral a donation
will be made to the Edmonton
Realtors Community Foundation. Thank you!!.www.century21shackleton.com
Als je vrienden, familie, buren of collega's kent die een huis willen kopen, verkopen of huren, vraag ze gerust contact met me op te nemen. Je doorverwijzing stel ik enorm op prijs.
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Volunteer opportunities
Windmills: Volunteers are needed every Thursday afternoon to serve food followed by the clean-up.Please let Edith (780-489-8404) know when you are available to help out.
I am a Seenager (Senior Teenager)
• I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 60 years later.
• I don’t have to go to school or work.• I get an allowance every month.• I have my own pad.• I don ’t have a curfew.• I have a driver’s licence and my own
car.• The people I hang around with are
not scared of getting pregnant and they do not use recreational drugs.
• And I don’t have acne.
Life is great
Thank you Hilda Berghout for donating a man’s and a ladies Volendam costume
complete with wooden shoes.
Hilda and her husband Daan used to belong to
our Klompendansers group and we did some reminiscing about some of the good times we used to have at our
practices and performances.Jenny
The Board of Directors and Members of the
Dutch Canadian Clubwould sincerely like to thank
the Klaverjas Club for their generous
donation of $600.00. All help is greatly appreciated.
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1173395StNW,EdmontonABT5G1M1Phone780.477.3561
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DCBC News continued ……September 9:The Dutch Canadian Business Club was present at Holland Day in Spruce Meadows. The morning was filled with interesting presentations in Ted Talk style and the event was titled : “Ned Talk: Jumping to energy 2.0”. The program is on line at www.thefutureeconomy.ca
The ‘Jumping to Energy 2.0‘ event consisted of 5 powerful and inspiring 10-minute talks by renowned Dutch and Canadian leaders on the energy transition towards a decarbonized economy. These high level presentations focused on innovation and were a strong call to action highlighting collaboration opportunities between The Netherlands and Canada. An interactive panel discussion followed the presentations and gave audience members an opportunity to share comments and ask the experts questions.This event was organized in partnership with the Consulate-General of the Netherlands.
September 19Thanks to Klaas Rodenburg for helping to set up a meeting on September 19 with Wade Carson and Andrew Czarnietski from Serious Labs. Serious Labs is a Canadian Company based in Edmonton and is specialized in virtual reality and has developed a crane simulator for Mammoet. Developing competencies in virtual and realistic environment and providing instant feedback is more and more applied in the business world and the crane simulator was a great example of this application. In the virtual reality Serious Labs is one of the bigger players around the globe, something we can be proud of! The 30 people attending were all able to play with the virtual crane and lift a few blocks.
Willem Langenberg presented a project where he and his team are working on reuse of heat from the Earth. They are working with the town of Devon on reusing an abandoned water injection well at the Leduc#1 Energy Discovery Centre to generate heat for the facility. We will watch the progress of this project closely.
Harm de Groot - [email protected]
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1 Kensington Fiji
2 Ali B. Voy A Ballar
3 Nick & Simon met Jayh Zing
4 Armin Van Buuren met Josh Cumbee Sunny Days
5 3JS Misschien Niet Nu
6 Bløf Over De Dam
7 Gers Pardoel Zo Bijzonder
8 Miss Montreal A Million Ways
9 Roxanne Hazes In M’n Bloed
10 Wulf Mind Made Up
Nederlandse Top 10
Week 38, 2017
THE FACTS ON TRANS FATSsource heartenedstroke.ca
The federal government has announced legislation to eliminate industrially produced trans fats from all foods sold in Canada. How will this affect our food supply and our health? Heart & Stroke registered dietitian Carol Dombrow provides some answers.What are trans fats and where are they found?Trans fats are a type of fat found in some foods. Artificial trans fat is made when hydrogen is added to a liquid vegetable oil to make it more solid. Trans fats can be found in commercially baked and fried foods made with vegetable shortening, such as fries and donuts. It’s also in hard stick margarine and shortening and some snack and convenience foods. When you see “partially hydrogenated oils” on the label of a processed food, that means it contains trans fats. Small amounts of naturally occurring trans fats can be found in some foods such as dairy products, beef and lamb, and some oils.How do they affect our health?Trans fats can increase your risk of heart disease. They increase your “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and decrease “good” cholesterol (HDL), fostering the buildup of fatty deposits that can clog your blood vessels and lead to heart attack.Why is a ban necessary?The food industry was given several years to voluntarily remove trans fats from products. Although levels have decreased, many foods still contain trans fats. Certain categories of foods such as baked goods, dairy-free cheeses, frosting, coffee whiteners, lard or shortening, cookies, biscuits, scones and refrigerated doughs do not meet the voluntary targets for trans fats. Some of these foods are consumed more often by children and other vulnerable populations. Only a ban will ensure that all industrially produced trans fats are effectively removed from the Canadian food supply.
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EDMONTON SCANDINAVIAN CENTRE ASSOCIATION
SCANDINAVIAN
CHRISTMAS MARKET
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
DUTCH CANADIAN CENTRE HOME OF THE SCANDINAVIANS
13312 - 142 Street South of 137 Ave. & East of St. Albert Trail Driving north - turn at the Co-op Gas Bar
FREE ADMISSION & PARKING
ETHNIC BAKING, CHRISTMAS & CRAFTS DANISH OPEN-FACED SANDWICHES
Volunteer Opportunities: email [email protected] (780-628-5005) (Brenda Carlstad, ESCA) Participating: Danish Canadian Society (DANIA), The Finnish Society of Edmonton, The Icelandic Canadian Club of Edmonton, Sons of Norway Solglyt Lodge 4-143 and Vasa Order of America, Skandia Lodge #549
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Dating Ads for Seniors, found in A Florida Newspaper 'The Villages' (a senior retirement community) Dating Ads
You can say what you want about Florida, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving north.
These are actual ads seen in ''The Villages'' Florida newspaper. Who says seniors don't have a sense of humour?
FOXY LADYSexy, fashion-conscious blue-haired beauty, 80's, slim, 5'4' (used to be 5'6').Searching for sharp-looking, sharp-dressing companion.Matching white shoes and belt a plus. LONG-TERM COMMITMENTRecent widow who has just buried fourth husband.Looking for someone to round out a six-unit plot.Dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, not a problem. SERENITY NOWI am into solitude, long walks, sunrises, the ocean, yoga, and meditation. If you are the silent type, let's get together, take our hearing aids out and enjoy quiet times. WINNING SMILEActive grandmother with original teeth seeking a dedicated flosser to share rare steaks, corn on the cob and caramel candy. BEATLES OR STONES I still like to rock, still like to cruise in my Camaro on Saturday nights and still like to play the guitar.If you were a groovy chick, or are now a groovy hen, let's get together and listen to my eight-track tapes. MEMORIESI can usually remember Monday through Thursday.If you can remember Friday, Saturday and Sunday, let's put our two heads together. MINT CONDITIONMale, 1932 model, high mileage, good condition, some hair,many new parts including hip, knee, cornea, valves.Isn't in running condition, but walks well. A lady in the Villages in Florida was sitting on a bench, near another bench with a gentleman sitting on it.She asked him if he was new to the community and he said "no, I have owned a condo here for 20 years".She then said "I have been here for 15 years and I have never seen you around!”.He then said "I have been in prison for the last 17 years!".She was stunned and finally asked him what he had done.He said that he had murdered his wife!She was stunned again and after a long pause she said... So you're SINGLE???
submitted by Henk Sierink
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PRINSJESDAG 2018 speech from the throne The king made his traditional speech and the finance minister presented the traditional suitcase to parliament. This is an assessment of the caretaker government’s spending plans for 2018. Viewers of the television quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? will be familiar with the scene in which the presenter dangles a cheque for several thousand pounds under the contestant’s nose for a few seconds, then theatrically whisks it away and proclaims: ‘But we don’t want to give you that!’ Because there are bigger prizes still to be won. This year’s Dutch budget felt a bit like that. For the first time in years the government has the luxury of money to spend: a €2.9bn budget surplus in 2017, predicted to soar past €10bn by 2021. In the words of the king, the Netherlands currently boasts a ‘flourishing economy’ and ‘healthy coffers’. Yet the spending plans announced on Prinsjesdag were notably restrained. Opposition politicians complained of a missed opportunity to rebound from the years of austerity, but nobody was really surprised. A new government is expected to take office within the next few weeks, and the outgoing caretaker administration is bound by the convention that it should refrain from making substantial policy decisions while its successor is being formed. There is also the new diktat of the houdbaarheidssaldo, which requires governments to future-proof their plans by calculating how much they need to keep back for long-term commitments such as healthcare. Once this has been factored in the amount left over is a more modest €1.7bn.The outgoing coalition managed to secure the new team’s blessing for a number of small outlays: €435 mln for the elderly care sector, €270 mln to meet the pay demands of primary school teachers and €425 mln to ease the plight of pensioners and welfare dependents. Politicians of all stripes agree that people at the lower end of the income scale should be the first to benefit after bearing the brunt of the recession, but the projected rise of 0.6% in disposable income is a small return on an economy growing by 3.3% a year. For many people rising living costs, from the price of apples to the new excess charge for health insurance of €400, will quickly swallow it up. More money is also promised for healthcare, defence and tackling the challenges of climate change, but the details of these will have to wait until the new government takes office. For the same reason the annual budget debate (Algemene Politieke Beschouwingen) was postponed and will now be combined with the forthcoming debate on the new cabinet’s policy programme. Only then will we learn who will be getting the major prizes in 2018. What was announced on September 18, 2017:
Total government income €285bn, total expenditure €277bn Budget surplus to reach 0.8% of GDP National debt to fall to 53.7% of GDP Economic growth will be 2.5%, compared with 3.3% this year On average people will have 0.6% more to spend, those in jobs will notice a 0.7% rise, those on benefits 0.3%. Unemployment will decline by 50,000 to 390,000 €425m to repair spending power of pensioners and benefit claimants €160m extra spending on security and public safety €435m extra for nursing homes a year plus a further €130 for new staff €270m for primary school teacher’s pay €25m extra for the food safety board NWA €75m extra for the tax office to solve its organisational issues Own risk element in health insurance to rise from €385 to €400 a year Health benefits will rise by an average €130 a year
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CLUB MANAGER780-984-4569
BOARD MEMBERSPresident
Frank Stolk 780-464-4879Vice-president
Emmy Diamond 587-988-7518 Secretary
Wanita White 780-455-2016Treasurer
Judy Boekholt 780-470-3701Officers
Ria Bok 780-472-2725Cees Stolk 780-417-2245
Pieter Van Leeuwen 780-459-5367Rinske Ter Heide 780-960-9758Femke Williams 780-909-7966
DCC AUXILIARYPresident
Edith Van Leeuwen 780-489-8404Secretary
Truus de Visser 780-434-4133Treasurer
Erica Van Leeuwen 780-459-5367
THE WINDMILLSPresident
Pieter Putters 780-466-5756Secretary
Renie Perreault 780-456-3141Treasurer
Ria Bok 780-472-2725
DUTCH TOUCHEditor
Jenny Smits [email protected]
AdvertisingJenny Smits 780-473-0905
DCC CLUBS
BILLIARDS CLUB
Piet Putters 780-466-5756
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Vacancy
CARD MAKING
Ria Bok 780-472-2725
CASINO
Cory Vriens 780-478-1450
DUTCH SPRING MARKET COORDINATOR
Barbara de Visser
780-991-0239
(please leave a message)
Cees Stolk - 780-903-5022
HALL RENTALS
Frank Stolk 780-984-4569
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Rinske Ter Heide 780-960-9758
587-879-3632
KLAVERJAS TOURNAMENTS
Pieter Van Leeuwen 780-459-5367
MEMBERSHIP
Piet Putters - 780-466-5756
SEWING & CRAFT CIRCLE
Jenny Smits 780-473-0905
STITCH ‘N RIP CLUB
Edith Van Leeuwen 780-489-8404
NEWS FROM THE NETHERLANDS
The Dutch economic machine is roaring, government or not.
As the caretaker government of Prime Minister Mark Rutte unveiled its 2018 budget the country is growing at its fastest clip in a decade. With a new government yet to be formed more than 185 days after the Dutch general elections in March -- the second-longest such period since World War II -- many see the strong performance as an indication that systems put in place after Europe’s debt crisis in 2008 are helping shelter the country from the vagaries of internat ional events and pol i t ica l uncertainty at home. Trade concerns after the election of Donald Trump in the U.S., the Brexit vote in the U.K. and uncertainty over the vote in France barely made a dent on the Dutch economy, which expanded 1.5 percent in the second quarter compared with the three previous months, beating economist estimates. ING, ABN Amro Group NV and Rabobank UA have all raised their growth forecasts for the year, expecting an expansion of more than 3 percent. If the three largest Dutch banks are right, economic growth in the Netherlands this year would be higher than in France, Italy, Spain, Germany and the euro-area as a whole, according to forecasts. “After some difficult years, we have a thriving economy and a healthy treasure chest,” King Willem-Alexander said in a speech in the Hague, adding that the country is in a much better position than at the start of Rutte’s second cabinet in 2012. He pointed out, however, that some people are being left behind and not gaining from the rebound. The revival of the Dutch economy is real, and the king attributed it to the “adaptability, hard work and resilience of the Dutch people.” While its politicians struggle to find common ground, the Netherlands’s economic machine is chugging along. Raising the pension age and trimming health-care benefits have helped put the Netherlands ahead of other European Union countries in terms of age-proofing the economy.
Source: DutchNews.nl
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