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Bruderheim arena renaming and grand reopening ceremony Dec. 12 Michelle Pinon Editor Karol Maschmeyer was a remarkable woman, and on Dec. 12 her legacy will be honoured during a special grand reopening and renaming ceremony of the Bruderheim hockey arena. Karol has been described by family members as a woman of inspiration and foresight, and made things happen in the community. Granddaughter Seyara Shwetz stated: “She was passionately dedicated to her family, farm and community.” Even though she would not have approved of renaming
the arena in her honour, husband Dennis said he and members of the family felt strongly about publicly recognizing her accomplishments, and made plans to do just that this past year. Not only does the arena have a new name, but a new look as well as the siding has been replaced, and renovations completed in the upstairs portion of the building to include a hall of fame room to celebrate family and sport. Karol was a founding member in the construction of the Bruderheim arena in 1971, and several of her children and grandchildren coached and played hockey with great success. “She was a champion of hockey,
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On Monday, December 12 the Town of Bruderheim along with the Maschmeyer and Shwetz families will be hosting a grand reopening and renaming of the arena during a special ceremony, and everyone is welcome to attend the historic event.
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Trista Kowal paid a visit to Santa during the Christmas Extravaganza at the Town of Mundareʼs Civic Complex. She pointed out what she wanted, along with her sister Elizabeth and brother Brandon, who were included on the wish list. Each of Santaʼs visitors received a candy cane, mandarin orange, stuffed animal, and book courtesy of the Mundare Library Board.
especially female hockey,” noted Dennis. “Eight of her 14 grandchildren have played or are playing at the university level or higher.” Daughter Karoden, a former teacher, said her mom always stressed the important of education, and emphasized as well as encourage post secondary education. In fact, she set up and paid into scholarships for each of her children and grandchildren. “She believed in working hard, and to achieve her
goals.” She also believed everyone had unlimited potential, and were capable of doing great things. She also believed in giving back to the community and volunteering was extremely necessary. Karol also established the Bruderheim Light Horse 4-H Club, set up the Canadian Buckskin Association and chaired the Bruderheim Tourism Committee which helped to develop the B r u d e r h e i m Campground. She was
instrumental and designed the Town of Bruderheim flag. “She was very creative,” noted Dennis, as she was a seamstress, artist, photographer, and architect; designing their own home. She would make costumes for horse competitions, and loved to paint and do macrame. The family always had a round table, as she believe no one was a leader and no one was a follower, they were equals beside each other. She loved hosting special
occasions, and Friday evenings were reserved as family night. Karoden said strength, perseverance, and creativity were three outstanding qualities she had. “She was a very astute business woman, and was one of the few female farmers and owned the P&H grain elevator and feedmill in Bruderheim for several years in the late seventies.
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