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Bernice Dragland

April 8, 1958 ~ August 31, 2022

Bernice was born with Down’s Syndrome, and although life was not without struggles, she taught our family how to love unconditionally, and how to accept all people with differences. She learned to read, write, swim, bowl, and enjoyed Special Olympics with her many ‘group home’ friends. Her favorite craft was rug hooking.

Bernice had such a great heart, and always wanted everyone to have her gifts.

She passed away peacefully and leaves us with wonderful memories.

Bernice is survived by her sisters Betty (Manfred) and Ellen (Marvin); nieces and nephews; along with her good friend Dennis Sturrock. She was predeceased by her father Ken (1981), mother Mydra (1998), and brother Stan (2022).

We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at long-term care in Wetaskiwin for the good care she received over the past four years.

A family ‘Celebration of Life’ and graveside service will be held at a later date.

In Loving Memory of Edward “Ed” John Schultz

September 26, 1928 ~ August 31, 2022

Ed Schultz of Camrose, Alberta passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on August 31, 2022, just prior to his 94th birthday. Ed was born in Central Butte, Saskatchewan on September 26, 1928, to John and Grace Schultz. He was the eldest of five children and grew up living on the farm.

While living in Edmonton, Alberta and working in finance, he was set up on a blind date, when he met the love of his life, Joan. They were engaged on Valentine’s Day 1959 and married that October.

Ed’s job allowed them to reside in BC, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. During these adventures, they started building a family together and were blessed with three amazing children Dawn, Karen, and Greg.

Ed was a wonderful father who was always enthusiastic about whatever his children were doing. Family camping trips, visiting Kelowna in the summer, and never missing a family get-together with loved ones were of upmost importance to Ed.

His pride and joy were his children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren, but most of all, his wife Joan. They built a beautiful life together.

You could always find Ed (“Electric Eddie”) on the dance floor at a special event or drinking an ice cold beer on his patio on a hot summer day. His house was always spotless and lawn pristine.

Left to cherish his memory are children Dawn (Dale) Zimmer, Karen (Roger) Lestus and Greg Schultz; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and siblings Lawrence and Fran.

Ed is predeceased and reunited with the love of his life Joan; grandson Elian; and three sisters Margaret, Marian, and Dorothy.

Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.

A private family service will be held.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Ed’s memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of Alberta or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”

Guest editorial

Driving thoughts

By Arnold Malone

Standing on a sidewalk watching a driver direct a car along the street one might get the notion that the driver didn’t have a single thought other than to keep the car acceptable to the road. Most drivers are full of thought. In fact, driving is a wonderful place to escape distraction. It’s a place that allows your mind to venture across 100,000 inspirations.

Along with musings about other drivers, there are the additional thoughts about the garden, a woodworking idea, the menu for dinner and what you would say to some people if you met them. You may even have such a wonderful thought that, if acted upon, it could advance humanity. You are certain that you will remember this wonder later. Later, you remember that once there was an amazing idea.

While driving we often imagine what the driver behind us is thinking. Since they have been following close for many kilometers one ponders, “Are they annoyed, do they want to pass?” Then you arrive at a passing lane and find that the following driver still stays close behind. Awh gee, I wasn’t holding them up after all.

There is a mystery that always puzzles me when driving through areas where seemingly there were no intersections. For a long distance a car is just a few car-lengths back. Then a check of the rear-view mirror and the car has vanished. Where did it go? No access roads were noticed, Is the other driver in difficulty? I keep driving, but with pondering thoughts. It is as if a bond was broken.

My mother and dad had an unusual driving experience in 1953. They bought our family’s first new car. All previous cars were pre-owned after a chain of other pre-owners. Both my parents had their tap root in Prince Edward Island. The depression and war years were behind and times were becoming more prosperous. They picked up a new Pontiac, a two-tone blue, in Oshawa and drove to “The Island” (It was spoken as if the world had only one island.) On their return they travelled across the northern US states. One day, for nearly the whole day, there was a matching two-tone new Pontiac behind. The following morning, at some point my dad exclaimed, “That same Pontiac is behind us again.”

That night they checked in to a motel and a knock came upon their door. It was a farm couple from Saskatchewan who drove the trailing Pontiac. “Since we have been following for two-days we thought we should introduce ourselves.” They played cards late into the night and exchanged Christmas cards for years.

It is not my habit to tell other drivers how to drive. So, this will break my standard. I offer one thought about driving. Train yourself—make it your personal rule,—“Never allow yourself to get mad while driving.” The driver of a car is a Captain and must always be in charge. Drivers have the same responsibilities as an airline pilot or Captain of a cruise ship. Even if all of the passengers are shouting with anger, the driver must concentrate on safety. Four thousand pounds of metal hurling down a highway at 100 km per hour requires focus. Think of “Sully” Sullenberger who landed flight 1549 with 155 people on board on the Hudson River. Had he been in a fit of rage and wild-eyed angry at those %^&*# birds that flew into his engines he would not have had the demeanor required to be calm and collected so as to make such a miracle landing. He saved every passenger. He did so because he remained completely in control. Drivers need to be in charge. Anger diminishes judgment.

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ROOMS FOR RENT in the Scotney and Jacqueline character homes. Both are 2.5 blocks from university in Camrose. Clean, quiet and bright. Rent is $495 - $600 monthly plus DD and includes WiFi, utilities, recycle pick-up, yard care and snow removal. Partially furnished w/ shared laundry. (Some rooms are fully furnished for international students.) This is an affordable, quality accommodation that fills quickly. (Some rooms still available.) No partiers, smokers or pets allowed. Reduced rate over the summer for students. Please call Dave P., 780678-6163.

BEST LOCATION ON MAIN STREET CAMROSE – Excellent, affordable multi-use space with reception area, office, work area with cupboards and sink. $725/mo. includes all utilities. COVID workable. Could be the perfect place for your business. Have a look! Immediate possession. Best crosswalk location on Main Street. 780679-2170.

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CHOOSE YOUR NEW OFFICE Selection of very nice street level offices in newer airconditioned building in Downtown Camrose *Single offices from $237.51 per month * Two consecutive 137 sq. ft. offices. Take one or take both of them. $313.16 each monthly, all in. Come and have a look! *Quiet, considerate neighbours *Easy access *Lots of parking for customers *Energized parking for tenants *Immediate occupancy Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business!

ESPECIALLY NICE OFFICE SUITE Generous 794 sq. ft. suite, suitable for two, three or more staff. Includes two private offices. Located in Downtown Camrose. Main floor, easily accessible, bright, quiet. $1,668.06/mo. Call Blain Fowler or Don Hutchinson, 780-672-3142 days, two of the fairest, most reasonable fellows in the business.

MAIN STREET RETAIL SPACE – for lease. Ground floor plus basement. Prime location on busy corner, 5001-50 Street. 2950 sq. ft., plus +/– 1500 sq. ft. in basement. Nicely decorated, a/c, new roof. $2700 plus triple net. 780-608-5222 for details. Our thanks to Fringe Benefits for being a wonderful tenant. We wish them great success.

ONE- AND TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENTS – Available now. Close to downtown and schools. $800-$850/ mo. includes heat and water. No pets or smokers. 780-672-5369, 780-608-7556.

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FALL AND WINTER ARE HERE – I have firewood for sale. Spruce and pine mixed totes. Approximately 1/3 cord, 1/4 cord. Also bagged approximately 50 pounds. 780-292-0676.

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE / PLANT SALE – 6606-32 Avenue, Camrose. September 8, 9, 10 from approximately 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 70 large plants with stands, 20 other plants, Corelle, 2 clocks, household items, DVDs, 120+ novels, fall decorations, bird and squirrel feeders, VHS TV, coffee and end tables, exercise machine, ladies’ tops and more.

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2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO – 1500 LT 4x4. $9500. 780-385-2474 Camrose.

BOATS, RVS and CAMPERS

2004 WESTWIND LITE – 24½ ft. travel trailer. Everything works. Low mileage. 780-8035411.