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Pink sunset PHOTO BY STAN CHOLAK
Sometimes the most pictureseque scenery is right in our own backyard. Thatʼs what Andrew resident Stan Cholak discovered late Thursday afternoon, January 19th when he shot this beautiful sunset around 4:30 p.m.
Former Andrew Co-op members anxiously waiting for equity Michelle Pinon Editor
PHOTO BY IAN BRUSSELERS
While counting birds Ian Brusselers captured this Great Horned Owl who blends right into the scenery. For all the results of the 2016 Elk Island Christmas Bird Count turn to page eight for all the details.
Members of the Andrew Co-Operative Association (ACA) have been waiting to receive their equity cheques for well over a year. On November 19, 2015 during a special meeting at the Andrew Community Centre the majority of members voted in favour of dissolving the association with all of the property of the ACA going to the Beaver Creek CoOperative Association. The amount listed in an advertisement placed in The Lamont Leader stated the amount of the
property at $120,000. Also stated in the advertisement was: “Pursuant to Section 306 of the Co-operative Act, authorize the dissolution of the Andrew Co-operative Association Limited as soon as practicable. The directors and officers of Andrew Co-operative Association Limited be and are hereby authorized and directed to do such acts and things and execute such documents as may be necessary or desirable to implement the said dissolution.” A former member of the association, who requested anonymity, said they were informed
that Wilde and Company, a chartered professional accounting firm based in Vegreville would be handling the distribution of the equity cheques and was informed by a representative with the company to expect their cheque by the end of September, 2016. That did not happen. When they called Wilde and Company in December, 2016 they were told the cheques could not be processed because of a delay by Federated Co-operatives Ltd. The Lamont Leader contacted both Wilde and Company and the Federated Co-operatives
communications branch in Saskatoon, Sk. for verification of information and comments, but had not received a response by press time Monday afternoon. The manager at the Beaver Creek Co-op in Lamont said their office has received more than a dozen inquiries since last spring inquiring as to when the equity cheques would be distributed. Even though the Beaver Creek Co-op purchased the petroleum assets from the ACA, they do not have anything to do with the distribution of equity cheques to former ACA members.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Chipman airport property damaged by vandals $1,000 reward offered for return of flight log books Michelle Pinon Editor
A local airfield near Chipman was the target of recent vandalism, and has left members of the non-profit group The Edmonton Soaring Club upset, disappointed and worried. One member in particular was extremely disheartened to discover that two of their soft sided book bags containing flight logbooks missing from their recreational vehicle that was parked on the airport property which is located about a mile north of the Village of Chipman on Range Road 185. “The logbooks in those bags contained records of many hundreds of flights in those planes, and the records will be almost impossible to
rebuild,” stated soaring club secretary Bill Mundy. The owner of those logbooks is offering a $1,000 reward for the return of them. A tool shed was also broken into during the raid which took place some time between Dec. 14 and Dec. 24. Mundy said the vandal(s) ripped the wall off the tool shed and took two tool chests. “It looks like the end wall of the tool shed was chained to a truck bumper and then the truck pulled the wall off of the shed.” The clubhouse as well as three trailers containing gliders were broken into with a pry bar. A canopy on one of the gliders was damaged as well as 10 recreational vehicles that are parked there year round. “It’s very upsetting,”
added Mundy, who made the discovery Dec. 26 while checking on the property. “For members its like a second home,” and they feel “violated and angry” that someone could so callously break into and damage property at the airfield.
Altogether, Mundy pegs the damages to be in the neighbourhood of $3,000. In addition to the financial losses the club and its members have incurred, is the inconvenience of having to make insurance claims and have property
repaired. As a result, operating costs will increase, and that will likely translate into an increase in membership dues. While there has been discussion in regards to burglar alarms and surveillance, that has been discussed as well, but
Mundy pointed out there would be additional costs associated with that which would be “another drain on the club,” because a system would need to be maintained and someone would have to respond when there is an alarm.
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Bruderheim to benefit from Canada 150 program Michelle Pinon Editor
The Town of Bruderheim was one of 14 communities in north and central Alberta to be chosen to receive funding under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The recent announcement was made by Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities MP on Wednesday, January 18th, and Mayor Karl Hauch expressed his gratitude to the Federal Government for the
much needed support. “We are extremely pleased and thankful that the Karol Maschmeyer Arena upgrades to the roof and siding can be completed this year as the grant funding request of approximately $170,000 was approved.” Budget 2016 provided an additional $150 million over two years to Canada’s Regional Development Agencies to invest in local improvements to communities across the country, starting in 2016’17. A total of $46.2 million was allocated for
Fort Sask. RCMP looking for suspects in credit card fraud Fort Saskatchewan, AB On December 24, 2016, the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP were advised by a local resident that her cell phone and credit cards had been stolen. Although the credit cards were cancelled as soon as possible, the suspect(s) were able to use them to make fraudulent purchases. Police have tracked down the surveillance footage where the credit card(s) were used and have 2 suspects they would like assistance in identifying.
projects across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Federal Government also established the Canada 150 Fund, making available $200 million in funding to create opportunities for Canadians to participate in local, regional, and national celebrations. The Town of Bruderheim is planning a memorable day-long July 1 celebration that will be capped off with a concert featuring a major Canadian rock band. Even though all of
details have not been firmed up, Mayor Hauch did send out letters back in midNovember requesting support and sponsorship to host the concert. In the letter he stated: “The concert will be a free event with donations accepted toward Bruderheim’s new Skateboard Park. As a concert sponsor, you would receive special recognition, with your organization’s name displayed up front on the state and at our new Skateboard Park.”
Two Hills RCMP request public assistance Two Hills RCMP received a report of a hit and run to a vehicle that occurred on Highway 45 near Willingdon on Thursday, Jan. 12. A Kia Soul was Westbound on Highway 45 West of Willingdon around 5:30 pm, when the vehicle was struck from behind by a white pickup truck with no tail lights. The white pickup truck would have extensive front end damage. Two Hills RCMP are seeking the public’s help with any information related to the hit and run. If you have any information please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com
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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Opinion From Where I Sit: Consider
By Hazel Anaka Readers of this space won’t be surprised to hear I love reading. When actually sitting down with a book, electronic or paper, isn’t possible the next best thing for me is listening to
audio books. Because I refuse to pay full retail for them what ends up in my vehicle is always a reflection of what was available at my favourite thrift store or library discard sale. Leaving those purchases to serendipity has turned out well. That’s how I fell in love with Tami Hoag’s mysteries. Or the strong female characters in Lisa Scottoline’s books. Which then led to the books she’s co-written with her daughter Francesca Serritella. It was hearing the lyrical cadence of Michael Chabon’s The Yiddish Policemen’s Union or James Lee Burke’s The Tin Roof Blowdown that
led me to those authors. The 50-CD set of Ayn Rand’s 1957 Atlas Shrugged tested my staying power and made me admire the underlying premise of the book in the context of today’s value system. When I’m listening for sheer entertainment and escapism purposes there are no demands on me. I soak it all up. When the material is non-fiction or memoir the stakes are raised. There’s often a lesson to be learned or facts to be assimilated. So whether it’s Joel Osteen or Deepak Chopra or Haven Kimmel I’m learning. I just finished listening to Donald Miller’s mem-
oir A Million Miles in a Thousand Years—-What I Learned While Editing My Life. Miller is a faithbased writer who had written a bestselling memoir Blue Like Jazz. Despite that success his life was stalling. He was sleeping all day, wasting money, struggling in his love life, and weighing about 400 pounds. Then he was approached by a couple of producers to turn his memoir into a movie. The process of turning his life into a screenplay was arduous. It made him realize that through action or inaction we each choose our own story. Through the writing process Miller realized his life was boring and without mean-
ing. Through working with his co-writers and a seminar with screenplay guru Robert McKee, Miller learned the art of story. And just as a written story needs to have robust characters, strong motivation, setbacks, challenges, and resolution, so too does a welllived life. I took immense comfort in the notion that a life without challenges and problems is not a very compelling life (story). Otherwise we are sleepwalking through a flower-filled meadow of rainbows, butterflies, and unicorns. It’s a snore fest. Anyone watching that movie would be walking out demanding a refund.
Miller re-evaluated the story of his life, got off the couch and began cycling across America. He started a mentoring project for boys growing up without fathers, as he had. He became a character (worthy of our time, attention, and caring) living a story worth watching. If someone made a movie of our lives would it win an Academy award or go straight to the discount video bin? Are we living our best story or hoping to slip through unscathed? This audiobook forced me to consider my answers, from where I sit.
‘Time for empty talk is over; now arrives the hour of action,’ said Trump The media often get a bad rap for reporting “negative” news, and this week the press corps. was lambasted following the Inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States on Friday, January 20th. Trump’s Press Secretary Sean Spicer angrily lectured reporters Saturday during his first press conference with the press in The White House briefing room. “That’s what you guys should be writing and covering,” stated Spicer referring to the delay in Senate confirmation for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA. The comment also came after a long digression about how many people had shown up to watch
Trump be sworn in as president. Spicer went on to emphatically state: “This was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration, period.” However, attendance estimates from Barack Obama’s Jan. 22, 2009, Presidential Inauguration were pegged at $1.8 million while the crowd was pegged at 1/3 of that amount. It was interesting to note that due to controversies over estimates, the National Park Service no longer releases official estimates since a dispute over the tally of the Million Man March in 1995. Several media outlets also reported different numbers regarding ridership on the metro. Spicer quoted 420,000 riders on Friday, and
CNN reported 570,557 according to Metro itself. CNN also stated there were actually 782,000 trips taken for Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. Trump shouldn’t worry about ratings, his time on Celebrity Apprentice has been long over, and if we are to measure approval it will start with the benchmark Trump set during his speech vowing to protect its people, its companies and its borders. “We will build new roads, and highways, and bridges and airports, and tunnels, and railways all across our wonderful nation. We will get our people off of welfare and back to work; rebuilding our country with American hands and American labour. Trump’s call to
action included uniting the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism, “which we will eradicate completely from the face of the Earth….There should be
no fear, we are protected, and we will always be protected.” He also vowed to make America strong, wealthy, proud and safe again. “And yes, together, we will
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Andrew Lions Club to celebrate 70 years on January 28 in St. Michael Michelle Pinon Editor
The Andrew Lions Club will be celebrating its 70th anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 28th. Around 70 people are expected to attend the milestone event that will be held in the St. Michael Recreation Centre. Andrew Lions Club President Dave Diduck and his wife Reta, who is the club secretary, are expecting to see members from throughout the region there to celebrate the achievement. There were several clubs that have had a hand in the Andrew Lions Club history, including the Edmonton Host Lions Club. According to club history, Lions International representative Lion Bill Holbin met with a group of Andrew businessman, a few farmers and teachers, and applied for a charter in the name of the Andrew Lions Club. A total of 21 members were present at the time, and an additional nine members were added when the charter arrived on Jan. 6, 1947. The charter was officially presented to the club on January 30, 1947 by founder Ralph E. Zuar. Nearly a year later, Dec. 12, 1947, the club sponsored the Vegreville Lions Club. Four days later, Dec. 16, 1947, the club sponsored the Smoky Lake Lions Club. Then on September 29, 1947, a ladies club was formed, and served the community for 35 years. Later on, the Andrew Lioness Club was sponsored and received their charter on July 9, 1982. It remained strong for 14 years before it was disbanded. Also interesting to note that the first Andrew Scout Troop was sponsored by the club under the leadership of charter member Joseph R. Holmes. Back in the fifties, the Andrew Lions Club donated considerable funds towards the construction of the east side of the Andrew Community Centre. By 1966, membership had dropped to five, and they considered dissolvement. But International Director Virgil Moshansky, District Governor Art Stapleton,
Deputy Governor Francis Shiptycki, Zone Chairman Olof Monsson, together with members of the Vegreville, Ryley and Andrew Lions Clubs as well as prospective new members from Andrew were in attendance for a meeting. Lion Rudy Ripple stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of reorganization of the Andrew Lions Club. Since they had turned their money over to the Vegreville Lions Club, the Vegreville members were determined to assist them in this reorganization. On May 31, 1978 the Andrew Lions Club received its certificate of incorporation. One of the most discussed projects was when the club undertook construction of the Cenotaph. Every Remembrance Day the Andrew Lions Club hosts members from the Armed Forces who participate in the parade and ceremonies remembering our war veterans. In the late ’80’s and ’90’s the club started the Mini Golf Course. A tourist booth was added a few years later. The club also donated funds to help modernize the Andrew Community Centre kitchen, washrooms as well as installation of cupboards in the curling club. The Andrew Lions Club also constructed a gazebo next to the tourist booth as well as the iconic World’s Largest Mallard Duck and playground in the park. The Canadian Pacific Railway caboose just west of the mini-golf course was donated, and the club donated funds for the preparation of the site. Perhaps the largest project the club has undertaken was the construction of the Andrew Recreational Cultural Administration Complex. The club donated approximately $160,000 with the Wild Rose Foundation of Alberta contributing $28,000 for the meeting room portion of the building. It is important to mention that the Andrew Lions Club has contributed to 36 different local organizations and
community based projects over the years. Some of the various organizations have included: Andrew Agricultural Society, Andrew Rainbow Drop In Centre, Andrew Minor Ball and Hockey, Andrew Museum, Andrew Public Library, Andrew School, Andrew Ukrainian Dance Club, Rural Crime Watch, etc. The club has also sponsored Alberta and Canadian based charities over the years including: STARS, CNIB, ACT Telerama, Alberta Eye
Bank, MS Care and Research at the University of Alberta, Red Cross to name a few. On the international front, they have supported Leader Dog Training Schools, Campaign First Sight, Lions Quest Program, U.N. Youth Seminars, etc. While membership has blossomed and withered at different times in its history, the Andrew Lions Club has, and hopefully will continue to exemplify the Lions Motto: We Serve.
Andrew Lions Club President Dave Diduck, right, presented a cheque to a representative with Princess Patriciaʼs Canadian Light Infantry with a donation following the Remembrance Day luncheon at the Andrew Community Centre, Nov. 11.
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Fr. Ireneus Prystjecky, OSBM of Mundare (Order of St. Basil the Great in Canada) led the Divine Liturgy in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and also led the water blessing ceremony at the ice cross during Feast of Jordan at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village on Thursday, Jan. 19
16/60 Hockey League: Lamont Pee Wee Hawks beat Drayton Valley 7-4 KERRY ANDERSON These are some of the results from the 16/60 Minor Hockey League games held recently. (Please note that scores and scoring is taken from the website, and some game scores and scoring is dependent on proper league entries. Deadline is typically Sunday evenings, so if scores are not noted they may have been entered after this time. http://1660.ab.ca). Lamont Tier 5 Atoms didn’t play league games but have a 4-2-1 interleague record. Devon MacKinnon leads the team in scoring with 22 points in 18 GP (18g 4a), followed by Alex Andruchow (7GP 16g 2a 18Pts) and Camryn
Fossum (7GP 10g 5a 15 Pts). On Sunday the Lamont Tier 3 Pee Wees (4-9-1 Inter-league) lost a close 6-5 game against Slave Lake at Lamont Arena. Down 6-3 late in the game, Lamont scored two late goals to make the final moments of the game very exciting as the team attempted to tie the score. Scoring for Lamont were; Dylan Onushko (2g 1a), Kade Dickinson (1g), Frederick Farrell (1g), Maisie Andruchow (1g), and Adam Yuke (1a). On Friday the Pee Wees lost an 11-2 game at Lamont Arena to New Sarepta. Frederick Farrell scored both goals for Lamont. Matthew Enns was peppered with 77 shots in
the contest. Frederick Farrell leads the team in scoring with 25 points in 14 GP (20g 5a). Lamont Tier 3 Bantams (8-4-1 inter-league) beat Drayton Valley 7-4 on Saturday at Lamont Arena. Down 2-0, Lamont scored four straight including late in the first and early in the second period to gain control of the contest. Ethan Zago got two goals and an assist to lead the way for Lamont. Other scorers were; Kalem Stuermer (2g), Seth Williams (1g 1a), Tom Hoculak (1g 1a), Chris Couillard(1g), Caleb Oshust (1a), Kale Ridsdale (1a), and Connor Kardash (1a). Markus Taylor picked up the win in goal. Tom
Hoculak leads the team in scoring with 24 points in 11 GP (14g 10a), followed by Connor Kardash (14g 9a), and Ethan Zago (13g 10a). Lamont Tier 3 Midgets lost 6-2 to Smoky Lake on Saturday at Lamont Arena. The lead was only 2-1 until the third frame when Smoky Lake took command. Austin Kardash and Justin Marler scored Lamont’s goals, with assists going to Tyler Couillard, Luke Farrell, Connor MacKenzie and Jackson Bettac. Luke Farrell leads the team in scoring with 48 points in 14 GP (25g 23a), followed by Justin Marler (23g 15a). Farrell is tied for the league scoring lead with Slave Lake’s Parker Palichuk.
6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Capacity crowd of 600 attend AIHA stakeholder luncheon SUBMITTED ARTICLE Energy experts and business leaders highlighted a renewed confidence in Alberta at the recent annual Stakeßholder Luncheon. A capacity crowd heard from industry speakers from across the continent who explored trends in energy sector innovation and investment. Hosted by Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association, the annual event brings together over 600 leaders in business, industry, and government. Investor confidence was a key focus. In the past year alone, several project announcements, infrastructure approvals, and government programs spurring investment all combine to signal that near term future growth is likely. “Investment is happening across the globe. Companies are spending money where the opportunity is greatest,” commented Ed Gibbons, Chair of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association. “We know Alberta has challenges. We also know that Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is an invaluable energy hub and the country’s largest hydrocarbon processing region. When you consider the energy sector projects that have recently taken a step forward,
you can’t help but feel that momentum is building and investors are taking note. ”Two companies with plans to build major propane processing facilities in the region – Inter Pipeline Ltd and Pembina Pipeline Corporation – both provided highlights of their current activities. These projects, combined with ATCO Power’s planned Heartland Generating Station represent a total proposed capital investment of approximately $9 billion and 6,000 jobs for the region. This is in addition to the $10.2 billion in industrial projects recently completed or underway, including the $8.5 billion Sturgeon Refinery. Along with industrial project construction, discussion featured the popular topic of diversifying the economy and increasing the value of Alberta’s energy resources. Highlights included partial upgrading of bitumen, carbon capture and storage, petrochemical processing to produce higher value products, and production of premium grade fuels. “Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is helping prove that Alberta is the energy leader the world needs for the 21st century. Their commitment to innovation and collabo-
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ration made it possible to create thousands of jobs and attract major capital investments through initiatives like our Petrochemical Diversification Program. Together we will continue building an economy for the future,” shared Honourable Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade. As a long standing supporter of energy resource value adding, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association recognizes industry and government efforts to diversify the energy sector in an innovative and sustainable manner. Keynote speaker Mark Eramo, Vice President, Global Business Development – Chemicals with IHS Markit, brought an international perspective to the event. Citing an increasing global demand for chemical products, Eramo confirmed that Alberta has the potential to be a key player in this market. “For many years, Alberta has represented a low cost source of energy and feedstocks that are leveraged by the chemical industry to produce basic chemicals and plastics. These products are consumed in the region and exported to international markets,”
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Several of the horn scoring entrants posed for a group picture on Saturday, Jan. 14. Back row from left to right: Doug Butler, Spencer Armstrong, Vince Halisky, Matt Hunter, Darwin Hunter and Rob Hanes. Front row from left to right: Â Reid Chudyk, Jacob Nice, Ashlyn Nice, Cole Chudyk, Dart Nice, (behind Cole) and beside Cole is Marvin Letwin, Cynthia Letwin and Daryl Letwin.
Lamont Fish & Game hosts horn scoring event By Michelle Pinon Editor
Darwin Hunter has been hunting for many years, but 2016 was an extra special year for him because it was the first time he has ever successfully shot and killed a Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep. These sheep are very elusive, and because of the remote and rugged terrain in which they inhabit make it very challenging to locate, let alone gun one down, but on Nov. 14, 2016 that is just what Darwin did. Both Darwin and his son Matt hiked more than four kilometres up Berry Mountain near Cadomin (in the Hinton area), and spotted six sheep. Measuring the rings on the antlers, Hunter said the sheep was 12-and-a half years old. Matt was very proud to have been a part of the rare accomplishment, and he too was happy to display a large set of antlers from an elk he shot northeast of Lamont. Youth Jacob Nice was also pleased with a Black Bear and Whitetail Deer he successfully hunted. Vince Halisky was hunting deer near Smoky Lake when he spotted four wolves. He selected one with white fur, and the feat was a first for this local hunter. Many more hunters and fisherman will have their own special memories to share during the annual Lamont & District Fish & Game Association banquet on Saturday, January 28.
There were a total of 27 adult entries in the various categories which included: elk, black bear, wolf, Whitetail and Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep, moose, goose, grouse, fish and antler sheds. Youth 17 and under included 16 entries for: White tail and Mule deer, black bear, antler sheds, different varieties of fish, Canada goose, Snow goose and White fronted goose. There were a large number of photos entered for both youth and adult in four categories: Wildlife, Scenery (no buildings) Trail camera, and Trophy (display of animals killed). Many more hunters and fisherman will have their own special memories to share during the annual Lamont & District Fish & Game Association banquet on Saturday, January 28. On average, around
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Matt, left, and Darwin Hunter with the trophy winning Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep.
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Doug Butler, middle, eyes things up while Vince Halisky, left, holds it level, and Marvin Letwin measures the bear skull.
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Most successful bird count ever at EINP Cold temperatures didn’t discourage the hardy birders for the 117th Annual Christmas Bird Count at Elk Island National Park on December 26, 2016. It really helped that Doug Pewarchuk, once again, opened the doors of the Elk Island Golf Course Clubhouse for us, and provided hot coffee all day long! Despite the -23 C registering on the thermometer, 38 people showed up, several before 8:30 a.m. For the first time in many years, our whole Count Circle got covered, resulting in a high number of birds, and a good number of bird species included. Chilled birders were appreciative of the hot coffee and chilli available all day, and we especially enjoyed the seven mule deer that paraded around the Golf Course for us. Novice birders
and seasoned veterans all c o n tributed to our successful day, which wouldn’t be the s a m e without the help of t h e Edmonton Nature Club and our much anticipated visit from Santa Claus! We had 38 people head out, and thankfully, 38 people had returned by the end of the day. It was the most successful Count that I have recorded. These are the numbers sent to Bird Studies Canada, for the Audubon 117th Christmas Bird Count:
6 Northern Goshawks, 7 Ruffed Grouse, 13 Rock Pigeons (Feral), 3 Great Horned Owls, 40 Downy Woodpeckers, 21 Hairy Woodpeckers, 7 Pileated Woodpeckers, 38 Blue Jays, 113 Black-billed Magpies, 75 Common Ravens, 405 BlackCapped Chickadees, 8 Boreal Chickadees, 10 White-Breasted Nuthatches, 1 Northern Shrike, 23 Snow
Buntings, 14 Pine Grosbeaks, 20 Common Redpolls, 25 House Sparrows, 3 Gray Jays, 5 American Crows, 4 Little Brown Creepers, 3 Rough-legged Hawks, 24 European Starlings, 10 Bohemian Waxwings, 1 Golden-crowned Kinglet, 11 Pine Siskins, 1 Cooper’s Hawk. Mammals recorded: 2 moose, 52 Plains Bison, 11 Wood Bison, 68 Elk, 14 White-Tailed Deer, 7 Mule Deer, 17 Coyotes, 1 Snowshoe Hare, 30 Red Squirrels, 5 Wild Boar. Respectfully submitted, Gwynne Hayward Friends of Elk Island Society
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10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Joe with the little red fiddle fondly remembered
Michelle Pinon Editor
Joe Hrycyk was truly an icon on the local music scene, and this year the founder of the Starlites was looking down from up above during Malanka celebrations in St. Michael on Saturday, Jan. 14. Hrycyk, who passed away on Sept. 9, 2016, was a larger than life type of character with a passion for fiddle playing and performing for audiences for more than four decades. He played with more than 70 band members since founding the Starlites band in 1954. One of those former band members, Paul Bartha, reflected on the man and his music during a break in the music last Saturday evening. “He was probably the best polka player I know,” said Paul, who performs weekly at the Drake Hotel in Edmonton. “Every ounce of his body was in the beat.” Joe also loved the steel guitar, maybe not as much as some of the pranks Paul used to pull, however. “I used to drop tennis balls in Joe’s saxophone while he was playing it!” Longtime band member and friend Larry Bucholz said he first met Joe over 25 years ago when he was playing at St. Michael Hotel. Joe was watching him perform and later that evening informed him, “Next weekend your playing with us in the hall.” That’s how it started, and they shared many laughs and heart to heart talks together as they travelled to and from gigs. “We were kindred spirits.” They had complete trust and faith in each other
on and off the stage. “He was a man with a lot of passion and that came out in his music.” Larry wrote and composed the song ‘Old Joe’s Fiddle’ for the Starlites Reunion on November 2, 1996 as well as the song ‘When Tomorrow Starts Without Me’ after his passing last fall. When Larry and his Starlite bandmates are performing, he said they want to keep honouring Joe’s legacy, and was deeply touched by the music man that family and friends referred to him as “The Gentle Giant, Big Joe or Joe With The Little Red Fiddle.” Joe loved a good joke, loved to support the community, and loved to encourage young musicians. When the opportunity arose, Joe would get one of the youngsters up on stage to perform. That’s what happened to Benjami Christiani when he was around seven or eight years of age during Pushenia in Lamont. Joe loved to keep the Ukrainian traditions and music alive, and during his lifetime musical career he cut three Ukrainian music albums, plus one CD. His band played at many weddings and anniversaries over the years. Duane Lamash said he played at his parents Peter and Sonia’s wedding, and they had a great friendship with Joe and his wife Mary. Joe and the Starlites also performed at Peter and Sonia’s 25th wedding anniversary and their daughter’s wedding. Some years, Joe and the band played upwards of 50 events. “He communicated well through his music,” commented Mae Adamyk. “I think he was an icon of music…He had
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The Starlites from left to right: Paul Bartha, Michael Hrycyk, Lisa Gould, Shawn Hrycyk, and Larry Bucholz performed during 2017 Malanka celebrations. a great repertoire of music and sang very well. He was very community minded, and so was his wife Mary, who catered at many events at the hall over the years. About a decade ago Lisa Gould joined the ranks of the Starlites. Lisa, who grew up on a farm in the St. Michael area, and now resides in Consort, said Joe taught her how to play Ukrainian style on the fiddle, and said it was a nice transition when he brought her into the fold. Joe’s grandchildren and great grandchildren loved and adored their Gido, and special times included listening to him play the fiddle, start a dance party in the living room, playing cards, fixing broken toys with his unique modifying techniques, and teaching them to drive in the fields. As stated in Joe’s eulogy, “But most special of all, was spending time together during the holidays and special occasions. He took pride in printing them out on his own computer and made sure everyone had their own memorable pictures to keep. One of those grandkids was Shawn. “We did everything together both on
and off the stage,” said Shawn, son of Michael and Elaine Hrycyk. He was always amazed by the amount of patience his Gido had, and he even followed in his footsteps by learning to play drums, and joined the Starlites when he was older. So he was happy to play alongside Joe as well as his father Michael, who plays accordion and guitar in the band. Joe’s daughter Berni Yakoweshen, also studied accordion and saxophone, and played keyboard and performed vocals with the band for 24 years. Something Shawn will always carry in his heart was that special wink Gido gave him. “You could be having the worse night, and he would always, always look at you and give you a wink.” Joe was humble and grateful for the talents of all his band members over his many years of performing. Through his love for music alone, he had made hundreds of lifelong friends. He also created lasting memories through his music that will continue to touch the hearts and souls of generations to come.
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______________________ EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES INNISFAIL LIONS CLUB, Operating Managers, Anthony Henday Campground looking to hire interested couple to caretake May 1 to Oct. 15, Contact Tom 403-318-3508. ______________________ ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons & 3 tons for our RV division to haul RV's throughout North America. Group benefits & discounted fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport & clean criminal record. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com. ______________________ MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-athome career today! ______________________ EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ______________________ A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20', 40' & 53'. 40' insulated reefers/freezers. Modifications in offices, windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40' flatrack/bridge. 1866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com. ______________________ FEED SEED FEED AND AND SEED ______________________ HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. "On Farm Pickup" Westcan Feed & Grain, 1877-250-5252. ______________________ FOR SALE ______________________ METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 37+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888263-8254. ______________________ SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - Make Money & Save Money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.co m/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext: 400OT. ______________________ HARDY TREE, SHRUB, and berry seedlings delivered. Order online at www.treetime.ca or call 1866-873-3846. New growth guaranteed.
These blanket classified ads are produced through a joint agreement by The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Lamont Leader, Tofield Mercury and Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA). These ads appear in all AWNA member papers (120 papers) for the cost of $269.00 (+gst) for the first 25 words, $8.00 per word over 25. To place a blanket classified, call a CARIBOU PUBLISHING representative at 780-385-6693 or email ads@thecommunitypress.com.
______________________ FOR SALE STEEL BUILDING SALE. "Really Big Sale is back Extra winter discount on now!" 20X19 $5,145. 25X27 $5,997. 30X31 $8,110. 35X33 $11,376. 40X43 $13,978. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036; www.pioneersteel.ca. ______________________ HEALTH ______________________ CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Attention Alberta residents: Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/freeassessment.
______________________ REAL ESTATE ______________________ 3 PARCELS OF FARMLAND - Thorhild, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 466.99 +/title acres. 421 +/- cultivated acres. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. ______________________ PRIVATELY OWNED pasture, hayland and grainland available in small and large blocks. Please contact Doug at 306-716-2671 for further details.
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______________________ REAL ESTATE ______________________ FREE: CHURCH BUILDING. Must be moved off site at your expense. Please make arrangements with Village of Carbon no later than Feb. 17, 2017. Call 403-572-3244.
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The deadline for Blanket Classifieds is Wednesday at 4 p.m.
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