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Lamont Health Care Centre earns top marks and national recognition through survey Hospital named one of the top ten in Canada by CBC televisions’s ‘Fifth Estate’ Michelle Pinon Editor When it comes to excellence in health care one need not look any further than the Lamont Health Care Centre (LHCC) which was recently named one of the top ten hospitals in the country. The facility received an overall A-plus rating from CBC-TV’s The Fifth Estate which conducted a sweeping investigation into Canada’s hospitals, and shared its results and stories nationally in the program which aired April 12th. According to CBC, it based its assessment on data collected from hospitals by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), a publicly funded nonprofit organization that gathers and analyzes data on Canadian hospital performance. “Data used by the CBC included rates of patients who died after major surgeries, who were readmitted after treatment and who experienced unexpected complications, known as adverse events, tied to nursing care during a hospital stay.” One person who couldn’t wait to tweet the news was Fort Saskatchewan MLA
Jacquie Fenske, who send a bouquet of flowers to LHCC staff to congratulate them. Board chair Kent Harrold and director of finance Jim Burger, were very touched by the gesture and acknowledgement from their MLA. Fenske said she was “delighted” but certainly not surprised that LHCC was rated as one of the
top 10 Canadian hospitals in the CBC survey. “Harold James and staff go out of their way to ensure the best of care, and also take immense pride in the services offered and in the facility itself.” She went onto state that: “The board, chaired by Kent Harrold, have demonstrated a caring yet progressive vision. I
have had the opportunity to tell the LHCC story several times, and hold it as an example of how health care should be provided throughout Alberta. “While the local community has always appreciated the LHCC, added Fenske, now the entire country knows about the excellent services, care, staff and facili-
ty. “What a great news story!” Lamont Mayor Bill Skinner, couldn’t agree more with Fenske. “It’s a first class facility...To have them recognized is quite a distinction.” Skinner added that Lamont is very fortunate to have this kind of facility as well as all of the top notch services it provides given the size of
the community. “It’s a real feather in our cap,” said Harrold, who has served on the board of directors for 40 years and chair for the past three years. “We have a lot of surgical activity at the hospital,” added Harrold, who has also been a patient having undergone cataract surgery over a year ago. In fact, cataract removal counted for half of all surgical procedures offered at the hospital in 2012-’13. Out of the 2,579 procedures this past year, 1,250 of them were cataract removal. Second on the list of procedures was endoscopy, approximately 697 cases, according to LHCC records. Gynecology ranked third with 108 cases followed by Ears, Nose and Throat surgeries which had 94 cases. Dr. Ravji, only one of two podiatrists in Alberta, performed 29 surgeries during the past year. Burger noted that Lamont’s geographical location and proximity to the Capital Region is an added plus when it comes to access to physicians and directly relates to the number of day surgeries.
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Kent Harrold, left, chair of the Lamont Health Care Centre (LHCC) holds a bouquet of flowers with Jim Burger, LHCC director of finance. The flowers were sent by Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jacquie Fenske to congratulate everyone for their hard work and dedication.
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Lamont Health Care Centre staff always striving for excellence Cont’d from Page 1 Another key factor in the hospital's success is Harold James, its chief executive officer. "Harold James is a remarkable person," said Burger, as well as a mentor. It was James who quickly ordered cake for the staff once he became aware of the survey results. "He has an open mind and an open door to his staff," added Harrold. "He has the unique ability to know what's going on in the medical community and see what's applicable to LHCC." Harrold described James as being a “real communicator” and his time spent as a hospital accreditor has given him a lot of insights and information into other hospitals and their operations. Always striving to maintain the best standards and practices, Harrold said quality con-
trol is a big item with him and the rest of the department heads who help carry them out on a daily basis. Harrold also points out that it has been very beneficial to have the vast majority of staff with more than 20 years of service with LHCC. Besides long serving staff, Harrold said the desire to continue to improve, are the main reasons why LHCC is such a good facility. “By being knowledgable and astute, he’s two to five years ahead.” The proactive approach has made processes easier to follow and reorganization an easier type of transistion as was the case with regionalization of health services in the province many years ago. Harrold said James is very keen on gathering and implementing patient feedback. James also appreciates the
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CBC-TV’s The Fifth Estate program ranked the Lamont Health Care Centre as one of the top 10 hospitals in the country. input of members on the board of directors, added Harrold. “The board does play an important role, and Harold gives us all the appropriate material we need to make decisions. He always has a spot for community concerns
and affairs during meetings which, in turn, helps to better reflect the needs of people in the community. The LHCC is a voluntary non-profit organization under the umbrella of the United Church of Canada.
LHCC has been in existence for more than 100 years, and is a member of the American Hospital Association and accredited by the Canadian Hospital Association every three years. In a written statement,
LHCC said: “The board and management would like to thank all of our current and former staff and medical staff for their hard work, dedication and professionalism which has contributed to the achievement of such a ranking.”
Thieves carry out early morning robbery at the Lamont Esso Station
Michelle Pinon Editor
Thieves made off with an undisclosed amount of cash, lottery tickets, and cigars from the Esso Gas and Convenience
Station in Lamont April 9 sometime between 1:30 and 2 a.m. Manager Ryan Min said the robbery took him by surprise, and that he was tipped off via video security and called RCMP right away.
Min said the vehicle, a Dodge Dakota, silverygrey in colour with a double cab was captured on footage raming its box into the entryway of the store, and then heading west on Highway 15. This is the fourth time
in eight years the business has been broken into, but Min said the break in had caused the most damage ever. He said he was shaken up by the robbery, and says that while most people are good, he can’t trust anyone. Cpl. Brown of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP confirmed the date and approximate time of the robbery and the items that were stolen. The value of those
items were not disclosed, and Cpl. Brown said the vehicle used in the robbery was stolen.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Fort Saskatchewan RCMP or Crimestoppers.
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 16, 2013- 3
Resident searches for answers to back alley problems Michelle Pinon Editor
It was exactly a year ago when Don Harsulla appeared before Lamont town council to discuss concerns regarding the back alley between 46 and 47 Street. Harsulla, who had previously served 21 years on town council, said he decided to wait 12 months in order to give council sufficient time to address flooding and maintenance concerns. “I wanted to be diplomatic and reasonable,” stated Harsulla, who couldn’t hide his frustration during and following his presentation on April 9th. “I was here a year ago, and I was told something would be done,” stated Harsulla, who wanted to know what the plan was in regards to repairs and upgrades to the gravelling of the back alley. “Initially we planned repairs to move gas and phone lines,” explained Mayor Bill Skinner. “We weren’t able to get them out by the end of the year.” Skinner said funds had been allocated to do the work, but the job hasn’t been tendered to date. “My concern is that it’s late in the year for tendering,” countered
Harsulla, unless there are larger paving projects that are planned this year, and can be tied into them. Originally, a plan drafted by Select Engineering Consultants Ltd., included two options for the laneway reconstruction. The estimate, included two options: to reconstruct the alley to a granular surface ($84,600), and the other, to reconstruct the alley to a paved surface. “Therefore it is our recommendation to pave the surface ($136,800) with asphalt to minimize the surface ponding.” In the estimate, dating back to September of 2011, it also stated: “It was noted in our previous letter that to improve the drainage in the above laneway, complete reconstruction would be required. To facilitate this the gas line and all associated services to residents would have to be lowered. This cost estimate does not include any of the costs associated with the lowering of the gas mains or services.” Acting chief administrative officer Sandi Maschmeyer said they have had lots of conversations around the
issues, and that the engineer wasn’t prepared to spend that much money on the project. Harsulla said it is up to council, not the engineer, whether to proceed with the repairs or not. “Until we have a final plan from him (Hanewich) we can’t go to tender,” pointed out Skinner. Yet later on in the presentation, Maschmeyer said the tender documents were ready to go and would be sent out shortly. Maschmeyer said that a total of $60,000 has been set aside in this year’s budget for the repairs. “What if no one bids on the job?” querried Harsulla. Skinner replied that council can’t deal with what ifs, and has no control over the bidding process. “So you’re just going to leave it like that for another year?” asked Harsulla. Skinner said they can’t assume that. “I don’t want to go through another year like that,” said Harsulla, whose sentiments were echoed by neighbours Mark Dzwinko and Hal Lefebvre, who have had their backyards flooded for many years. “Every year it’s the same story,” added
Dzwinko, who is tired of being told something is going to be done; yet nothing materializes from discussions. Subsequent to the council meeting, Harsulla told the Lamont Leader that he spoke to the town’s engineer before Christmas and was told he hadn’t been authorized to go to tender. That same information was reiterated by the engineer to him as recently as two weeks ago. Coun. Wayne Field said he had driven and walked through the back alley recently, and described its current state to other members on council. “We want to rebuild the alley to the
state it was originally,” stated Field. There was also discussion regarding a drainage issue (swale) on Harsulla and Lefebvre’s properties. Even though they want it fixed, Skinner said because it’s located on private property the town could not do that. Harsulla also voiced his displeasure over snow removal efforts this winter, and said he wasn’t going to be quiet on that topic either. Harsulla said other residents have expressed the same dissatisfaction, but will not go to council. Skinner acknowledged that the town has received complaints
regarding snow removal, and council will be reviewing its snow removal policy. Harsulla also feels there is no accountability coming from the public works foreman regarding the alley. There has been no blading, grading or snow removal in the alley, and all three delegates expressed their dismay and displeasure about it. Skinner said the town was planning to host an open house in June, and would hopefully have some information for them. Harsulla vowed to continue to be vocal on the issue before leaving council chambers. “I won’t be quiet this time.”
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This back alley is a cause of concern for local resident Don Harsulla, due to the risk of flooding as the snow melts as well as much needed maintenance.
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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Opinion
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Local neighbours unite for a cause Around 400 residents, most of which live in Lamont County, jammed into the St. Michael Recreation Centre to help the non-profit organization and the people it serves. There were several people in the crowd, who raised their hand when asked if they have received financial assistance from Haying in the ‘30’s. It was neat to be able to see and chat with a few of those recipients during the fundraiser. It was also touching to listen to the poem local resident Marilyn Pruss wrote especially for the event. They are definitely words to live by, and I would like to share them with our readers. The poem is as follows:
To live in community Is a privilege we share, To lean on each other And show that we care. So please lend an ear When someone is troubled, Then sorrow is halved And real joy is doubled. The hand that you helped Will reach back to you. It’s not just who you are It’s also what you do. When we each give a little From our bounteous treasure, The one who receives it Is blessed beyond measure. When you give from your heart To the one who’s been gifted, It’s like rain on parched soil And the burden is lifted. We all need each other So don’t ever stop, Loving your neighbour, You’re the cream of the crop. So thank you to all Who helped mow the hay, You’ve helped people with cancer Live to fight another day.
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Federal funding cuts to disability organizations The federal government has announced that it will be phasing out all grant funding to disability organizations. In 201314, 35% will be cut, in 2014-15, 65% will be cut, and grant funding will end in 2015-16. The Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities will lose $59,475 in funding that we have been receiving for close to 30 years. ACCD brings the voices of people with disabilities to decision-making processes at policy tables. President, Weslyn Mather states, “This loss of funding will diminish our capacity to be a cata-
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lyst for change, and people with disabilities, many of whom can’t speak for themselves, will be marginalized. We believe the federal government has a role in supporting the voices of people with disabilities.” Bev Matthiessen, ACCD’s executive director says, “This news has been devastating to ACCD and to other disability organizations across the country. As non-profit organizations, we already struggle, and this cut in funding will cause some of us to close our doors.” In the new arrangement, the Social
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D e v e l o p m e n t Partnership Program’s Disability Component funds will be used for project-based disability initiatives only. Applications will be open to any non-profit charitable organization that applies, including universities. Small disability organizations are unable to compete successfully in competitions with larger organizations for funding proposals. For instance, in the most recent call for proposals, it was expected that about 200 proposals might be submitted. In fact, 400 proposals seeking $148 million compet-
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 16, 2013- 5
Chipman water fill station vandalized
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The Auxiliary to the Lamont Health Care Centre gathered March 12 to present the facility with a donation towards the renovations to the Palliative Care Suite of Long Term Care. The money was donated as a result of the ongoing fundraising that is done including: whist parties, teas, sale of centennial items and canteen to long term care and Beaverhill Lodge residents, and any other project the Auxiliary deems worthy. Currently, the Auxiliary is looking for new members to assist with ongoing projects and spending time with seniors. If anyone is interested in volunteering, they are encourage to contact Sheila at 780-895-2971 or Vivian at 780895-2895.
Around $50,000 damage was caused March 21 when vandals broke into the village’s water fill station. Pat Tomkow, chief administrative officer with the Village of Chipman, confirmed that someone broke into the station, destroying the key pad system, prying the door open, and damaging the electrical system. “It’s wanton vandalism. They don’t realize how much havoc they wreaked,” said Tomkow, who says many of its 290 customers were inconvenienced by the break in which occured between 9 and 9:30 p.m. on March 21. Tomkow said the water fill station is not a coin operated system,
and said it’s a bit of a mystery as to why anyone would want to break into it. Based on video footage, the vehicle is a car, and believed to by either a Sunfire, Saturn or Integra. While the village filed a report with
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP, no one has been charged with the crime to date. If anyone has information about the breakin, they are asked to call RCMP or the Crimestoppers hotline.
FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT BDZ Inc. is accepting applications for Full Time or Summer employment in the Oil, Gas and Farming Industry. Applicants need a clean Class 5 license and be able to work independently. Class 1 and oilfield tickets are an asset. Flexible hours, benefits package available. Email resume to bdz@telus.net
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
HELP WANTED
TOWN OF LAMONT LAMONT HEALTH CARE CENTRE Invites applications for the following positions:
RNs/LPNs in • 14 - Bed Acute Care Unit • Emergency/Out-Patient Department • Day Surgery Unit 1 Permanent Full-Time FTE RN (Days & Evenings) 1 Temporary (until July 2013) Part-time 0.55 FTE RN (Days & Evenings) 1 Temporary (until August 2013) Part-time 0.53 FTE RN (Days & Evenings) Casual RNs & LPNs 1 Permanent Part-time 0.35 FTE LPN (Days)
Please direct resume to: Denise WARAWA, NCC-Acute Care/ER-OPD Kim PSHYK, NCC-OR/CSR PO Box 479 LAMONT AB T0B 2R0 or FAX: 780-895-7305
The Town of Lamont will be accepting applications for 2 Summer Students and 1 Temporary Employee for summer employment in the following departments:
PUBLIC WORKS PARKS & RECREATION Compensation will be $15.00 - $17.00 per hour and positions will range from two to four months. Post Secondary and High School students are encouraged to apply.
Please forward your resume to: Town of Lamont Box 330 Lamont, Alberta T0B 2R0 Fax: (780)895-2595
Application deadline 4:00 p.m. April 26, 2013 Town of Lamont thanks all applicants for their interest; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Questions still swirling around future of Range Road 202 upgrading project Reeve Woldanski voices concerns regarding province’s financial commitment Michelle Pinon Editor
Members of Lamont County council are feeling a bit uneasy these days. Since the province handed down its budget which contained funding cuts, elected officials have been trying to get clarification and confirmation as to the status of Range Road 202. Reeve Wayne Woldanski feels the upgrading project may be in jeopardy because he hasn’t received any verbal or written assurances regarding the province’s previous commitment of $3 million is still in place. “I haven’t gotten anything to confirm or deny it.” Even though members
of council had a positive meeting with the transportation minister at the recent Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMD&C) there was no indication the funding was still available. Woldanski told fellow members of council at its April 9 meeting that he would try again to get answers the next time he sees the minister. In any event, Woldanski said the road has to be upgraded regardless of whether the funding is still in place because of the expansion project at Canexus, increased activity at Triton, and other plans by industry in the area north of Highway 15. “It’s not fair to industry to delay the project,
and we realize we have to move forward.” Industry plays a key role in financial health of the county, as 80 per cent of taxes that are collected come from that type of development. Council has already awarded the contract for the road’s design to Genivar; an investment that’s in the neighbourhood of $450,0000. If the province doesn’t come through with the funding, Woldanski said, “We might have to look at debentures down the road.” The county is also looking to the province to put incentives in place for companies to implement value added programs in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland. Lamont County is one
of several municipalities who belong to the Alberta Industrial Heartland Association, and Woldanski says more value added programs and diversification in the oil and gas sector will help build the economy and grow the area. So while the rural municipalities took a bigger hit in the provincial budget than their urban counterparts, Woldanski said they must continue to move forward with their plans. Representatives from the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMD&C) told council they would also speak to the transportation minister regarding the proposed project.
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Canexus is as busy as ever. With more than 200 trucks a day loading at the facility. The company, located a few miles northeast of Lamont, is also in the process of a rail expansion project.
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Town of Lamont Invitation to Tender A COMPANY ON THE MOVE This is a remarkable time for global agriculture and for Richardson. Our industry is undergoing unprecedented change with increasing world demand, and our company is experiencing transformational growth. Richardson International is Canada’s largest, privately owned agribusiness and is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing.
The Town of Lamont requires a grounds keeper for the Lamont Municipal Cemetery from: May 15/13 – Oct. 15/13.
Sales Agronomist
The cemetery is located along Hwy 831 towards Elk Island Park. Duties include cutting grass and trimming. The contractor must supply their own equipment.
Sales Agronomists are responsible for contributing to customer as well as overall business unit and corporate profitability by providing accurate and label directed agronomic information; completing detailed crop plans with customers; interpreting soil and tissue analysis results with customers; and scouting fields to assist customers with weed, insect, and disease control options.
For further information please contact the Town of Lamont Public Works Department at 780-717-9774.
The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Agriculture and/or a minimum of 3 - 5 years of agronomy and crop inputs sales experience, excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Applications. The Certified Crop Advisor designation would be considered an asset.
Sealed tenders will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. April 26/2013 at the Town Administration Office located at 5307-50 Avenue Lamont, Alberta T0B 2R0. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.
We currently have an opening at our Lamont, AB Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre.
Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should apply online by visiting www.richardson.ca to upload their cover letter and résumé before Friday, April 26, 2013.
Note: cut once per week. Bid by the month. Please mark tender as: Richardson values diversity in the workplace. Women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
Attn: Richard Chernyk Lamont Municipal Cemetery
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 16, 2013- 7
Lamont’s Bull-A-Rama Supreme to celebrate its 20th anniversary Jazmine Inkster Student Reporter
The April 27 weekend marks the 20th anniversary of Bull-A-Rama, and already it is lined up to be a jam packed evening of entertainment. There are 40 riders signed up to compete, a no bull trade show Saturday afternoon, and a new event to thrill the audience during the rodeo’s intermission featuring Wild Pony Races. Back by popular demand is local clown Zak Yo-Yo. According to Ag Society President Aaron Wick, the event is popular with people not only in Lamont County and area, but all across Alberta, with fans coming from all corners of the province including Calgary and Banff. “The rodeo is one of
the best in Alberta right now, and we’re aiming to keep it that way,” adds Wick saying that the event is always packed. “We’ve had people waiting at noon to make sure they got tickets to get in.” Friday night’s ‘No Bull’ kickoff party is no exception with its popularity. Tickets are already selling fast, and with only 300 tickets available it is almost guaranteed to sell out. The night will feature local hypnotist ‘Kristov’, who has done multiple shows in the area, as well as a lot of the music for events. The evening will also feature beer gardens along with the music and show. The No Bull Trade Show will be at the hall, and will take place from Noon until 6 p.m., with venders coming from all
across central and northern Alberta. The trade show has been a part of the Bull-ARama for two years, and tables are almost completely sold out as well according to Wick. With all of this activity packed into Friday and Saturday, volunteers have been busy getting everything set up. “We start [planning] every year in December and January,” with December for getting contracts done, and January for lining up sponsors. From there, everyone is busy with all sorts of preparations, including the set up, which will take place the week before the event. “We have the whole week booked for grounds work in the arena. There are lots and lots of volunteer hours to put this together”
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The grain elevator in Mundare will soon be a thing of the past as work crews have already begun salvaging the landmark. Demolition is expected to take place sometime this week.
Mundare grain elevator in the process of demolition Michelle Pinon Editor
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Members of Spasa Muskalik Ukrainian Catholic Parish held a special meeting April 13 at the Mundare Recreation Centre. About 140 people attended the meeting. Lamont County Reeve Wayne Woldanski chaired the meeting where motions were passed to take the historical designation off the church in order to move forward with preservation efforts and to form a fundraising committee which has until Sept. 30th to raise around $100,000 for repairs to the 102-year-old historic church.
A familiar landmark in Mundare is expected to be demolished early this week. The grain elevator, owned by Viterra will be taken down in sections, according to local sources. “Right now they are doing salvage on the elevator. They have a crane out and are removing items,” confirmed Colin Zyla, chief administrative officer for the Town of Mundare, in an email sent April 12 to the Lamont Leader. “We do not know the exact day, but some time next week they should be taking down the building. Apparently they will be cutting the building into three sections and pulling down each section as it is cut,” added Zyla. Mayor Mike Saric commented: “We saw the writing on the wall some time
ago. A few months ago we asked residents via our monthly newsletter if there was anyone interested in conserving the elevator. We had one response from a lady that said it would be a loss for the town, but no one was really interested in saving the structure.” Saric went on to say, “I agree that it would be a nice landmark to have, but the reality is that it would be too expensive and other similar monuments are already well established in our area.” Zyla said that while it is a shame to see the elevator demolished, the town is not in a financial position to save the elevator. While the Lamont Leader has been in contact with media relations for Viterra, details have not been released to date.
8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 16, 2013- 9
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10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Local basketball teams cap off successful season Local rivals battle it out on the court until the last buzzer sounds to declare overall winner
Members of the Mundare Dragons junior high girls team had a great rivalry with the Andrew Wildcats all season long. While they had to settle for silver, they played very well, and are to be commended for their hard work and great effort in the final game and throughout the 2012-13 season. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANDREW SCHOOL
Members of the Andrew Wildcats junior high girls team ended their season on a winning note, earning gold to win the final match of the season against the Mundare Dragons by a score of 43-37 on April 4. Back row from left to right: student coach Hayley Ermantrout, co-captain Tasha Snyder, Kalahya Sidor, Mykayla Nurse, co-captain Cassie Melenka, and coach Megan Arnold. Front row from left to right: Jayla Snyder, Gabrielle Sumner, and Elizabeth Pickett.
Presents: There were many tense moments on the court as fans from Andrew School cheered and watched nervously as the clock ticked down. In the end, the home town team captured the gold medal.
Lighten your load to protect our roads
ROAD BANS Now in effect
April 3 to June 1, 2013 Load restrictions now apply to a majority of roads throughout Strathcona County and will be enforced until June 1, 2013.
75%
Road bans may be lifted sooner, if conditions permit. Road bans will be enforced with a ZERO-TOLERANCE approach. Road Use Agreements may be issued to accommodate non-divisible loads. Applications for these agreements are available at Transportation and Agriculture Services, 370 Streambank Avenue, Sherwood Park.
Further information: Transportation and Agriculture Services 780-417-7100 (24 hours) www.strathcona.ca/tas Enforcement Services 780-449-0170
Heartland Industry & Community Information Evening Join us for an information update with Heartland businesses and industry-related organizations to hear about current projects, activities, and plans.
Monday, May 6th, 2013 Moyer Recreation Centre, Josephburg 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Presentations begin at 5:30 pm Light refreshments To assist us in planning, RSVP to info@lifeintheheartland.com or 780-231-9802
www.lifeintheheartland.com facebook.com/LifeintheHeartland
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 16, 2013 - 11
LEADER
THE LAMONT
‘Business Directory AGRICULTURE
AUTOMOTIVE
CONSTRUCTION
A & M One Stop Shop
Taylor Made Contracting Ltd.
780-265-6731
“Customer Driven since 1928” 6138 - 50th ave., Vegreville AB
•towing for local service & long distance rates• •Free Unwanted Auto Removal• •Yard cleanup, from small to very big jobs•
equipment sales representative
We will remove all your old Equipment
PAUL WOZNIAK
Cell: 780•632•1148 Bus: 780•632•2514 www.dennill.com paul_wozniak@dennill.com F o l l o w m e o n Tw i t t e r : @ Wo z n i a k P a u l
Chipman Alberta & area. towing services 24/7
Paul Graham Owner
• Basement Finish • Garage Finish • Decks • Fences • Renovations “ Create Your Man Cave or Lady Lair”
TOLL FREE: 1•888•632•2514
email: amonestopshop@live.ca website: www.amonestopshopinc.com
Trevor Taylor Ryan Taylor 780-984-6356 780-953-0614 Email: taylormadecontracting1@gmail.com
North Point Agronomy Ltd.
AUTO SALVAGE
HOUSE CLEANING
Providing Independent Agronomic Services Serving the counties of:
HOWDY!
Lamont, Strathcona, Smoky Lake, Sturgeon, and Thorhild •Soil Sampling•
•Fertilizer Recommendations•
•Crop Scouting•
Tyler Graham P.Ag. tyler@northpointag.ca (780)691-2981
AUTOMOTIVE
I’m BUCK
WITH BIG BUCK SAVING$ ON AUTO PARTS FOR YOU... •low low prices, •Warranty on All •weekly Specials parts •Tons of light trucks •Serving Canada for & cars over 35 years
www.bucksautoparts.com (780) 464 - 6922
INTERIOR DESIGN
Forr yourr vehiclee partss needs FREE vehicle removal Cash paid for some Please call ahead for appointment confirmation Vehicle Removal: Weekdays AM Saturdays PM
Interior Design by
662-2403
Call 780-895-2780 for more info on our business directory
Church Calendar
Business Directory prices starting at $40,
Orthodox V Parishes All services start at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted
Lamont United Church
Contact Ann O: (587) 400 - 5437 C: (780) 729 - 6988
Lamont Alliance Church 44 st. & 50 Ave. 780-895-2879 Pastor Ron Wurtz Sunday Service 10:00 am
Saturday April 20: North Star
“The small family church on the far east end of town” Come join us!
Sunday April 21: Old Wostok Tone 5, 5th Sunday of Lent
Visit our website
www.orthodoxcanada.com
Current Events
Childrens Church every Sunday Men’s bible study Wednesday nights at 7:30 Family camp weekend: June 7,8, and 9th Vacation bible School: August 19 - 23rd
Check out our website:
Roman Catholic Church
5306 - 51 Ave., Lamont 780-895-2145 Sunday Worship time 11:15 a.m. Rev. Deborah Brill Everyone Welcome!
Fort Saskatchewan
Next Church Supper: April 19, 5-7 pm
Roman Catholic Services
Reaching out to those in need, we support: Local Food Bank, Elementary School Lunch Program, Bissell Centre, Kindred House AA Meetings Thursdays at 8:30 pm
Simple & Elegant
Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00 am 780-895-2149 Divine Liturgy, Confession
For more information call 780-895-2780
ANNMAY
Cluster of Parishes of Our Lady of Angels
Lamont Auxiliary Hospital Saturday Evenings 4:00 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel - Skaro 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays 9:00 am St. Michael the Archangel - St. Michael 2nd and 4th Sundays 11:00 am For further information please call O.L.A. Fort Saskatchewan at 780-998-3288
www.lamontalliance.com Or Call the church for more information.
Bruderheim Moravian Church Welcomes You! 780-796-3775 Sunday Worship 10:30 am Sunday School for all ages begins October 14 - 9:15 am Jr. Youth - Kindergarten - Grade 6 Begins September 26 6:00 - 7:45 pm Located at the 4-way stop in Bruderheim www.bruderheimmoravianchurch.org
relaxoreno@hotmail.com
Bethlehem Lutheran Church 5008 - 50 St. Bruderheim 780796-3543 Pastor Richard Williams
Bethelehem Lutheran Church Sunday Service 9:30 am Bruderheim, Ab. “Come as a guest, leave as a friend”
Bethany Lutheran Church 20577 TWP 550 Fort.Sask. (7km East of Josephburg) 780-998-1874 Pastor Richard Williams
Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am
LEADER
12 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 16, 2013
THE LAMONT
‘Business Directory KENNELS
REAL ESTATE
Pet Boarding Service
Cozy Critters PHOTO SUBMITTED
Tristan Warrellow, a Grade 8 student from Andrew School, won the Kalyna Country Performing Arts Association Art Competition. Along with a $50 prize and plaque, Warrellow’s art work graced the cover of the 15 annual festival held in March in St. Michael. Congratulating Warrellow was Judy Taylor, President of the Kalyna Performing Arts Association.
Box 462, Hwy 15 Bruderheim, Alberta T0B-2R0
Phone 780-992-7990
This spot could be yours! Call the Lamont leader to book your Business listing for as low as 40$ / month Email: lmtleader@gmail.com or call (780) 895 - 2780
Gerhard Rosin
Cell: (780) 490 - 8616 Office: (780) 449 - 2800 Home: (780) 363 - 3939 grosin@mcsnet.ca www.gerhardrosin.ca
RENOVATIONS KT Mechanical LTD Kevin Tychkowsky Lamont, Alberta
PLUMBING & HEATING
Commercial & Residential • Heating • Air Conditioning • Refrigeration
Phone: 292-2336 Fax: 895-2809 ktmechanical@hotmail.com 20 years experience!
MICHELLE PINON PHOTO
No community, not even Lamont, is immune to the perils of potholes which many motorists try to unsuccessfully outmaneuver during spring melt.
Kids Storyteller at Lamont Public Library Saturday, April 27th 11:00am to 12:00 pm
Interactive Stories with Kerry’s Kreations •Create a story with props and costumes• •Audience Participation• •Every story is one of a kind•
PROFESSIONAL
Proudly Serving Lamont County and surrounding area’s
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Fatal Accidents, Wills & More
RENTALS
Elizabeth J. Tatchyn, B.A., LL.B BARRISTER & SOLICITOR at the Elk Island Insurance Agency
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Come educate yourself! Explore all your possibilities, empower your life choices and enjoy every minute of your time this summer with respected educators, knowledgeable MÊtis elders and playing with amazing NHL Hockey players. July 1 – 5, 2013. Application Deadline June 17, 2013. Call 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca
ArTeam Realty
Independently owned and operated
"I live in Lamont County!" Mary Robinson 780-977-2648
Funded in part by the Government of Canada.
Trevor Schinkinger Trucking Ltd.
mary.robinson@robinsonrealty.ca
• Sand, Gravel & Top Soil • Loading & Hauling • Landscaping • Excavating • Demolition
Advertise in our Business Directory for as low as $40/month
Ph: 780-895-2349
Cell: 780-220-5405
Box 412 Lamont, Alberta T0B-2R0
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 16, 2013 - 13
Classifieds
CLASSIFIED AD RATES $10.75 first 25 words 39¢ each additional word LEGAL NOTICE RATES 79¢ per agate line/ insertion PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher. Viking Review Ph. 780-336-3422 Fax 780-336-3223 Email: vikingreview@gmail.com Tofield Mercury Ph. 780-662-4046 Fax 780-662-3735 adsmercury@gmail.com Lamont Leader Ph. 780-895-2780 Fax 780-895-2705 lmtleader@gmail.com ________________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS
________________________ Bridal Shower for Kylie Wouters, bride-elect of Justin Tkaczyk, April 27, 14 p.m., Elks Hall, Viking. Please bring your favourite recipe on a card to share with the bride to be. 12-14c ________________________ Rae’s Barber Shop hours of operation are changing. Wednesdays are going to be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays are going to be by appointment only as of May 1, 2013. 13c ________________________
COMING EVENTS
________________________ The “Canadian Country Legends” will be in Killam on Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets at the door or pre-buy at S. James Agencies or Guardian Drugs. Free coffee and cookies at intermission. 13/14c ________________________ Bridal Shower for Hollee Kroker (bride-elect of Jay Fornal) at Viking Legion. Saturday, May 4, at 2 p.m. Everyone Welcome. 13/15c ________________________ Viking Farmers Market Regular Market April 18 from 2-4 p.m. at the Viking Community Hall. For more info call 780-592-2431. 13/14c ________________________ COWBOY CHURCH at Viking Auction Market, Jct. of Hwy. 36 and 26. Fri., April 26 at 7:30 p.m. All welcome, Call Terry at 780376-3599 or 780-336-2224. 13-14c
________________________ Helping Hands Lunch Golden Valley Lutheran Church is hosting a fund raising Spaghetti Lunch Sunday, April 28, at 12:00 noon at the church. Free will offering to raise money for their 'Helping Hands'. For further information, call Sandy at 780-688-2293 or Muriel at 780-336-2444. 13-14c ________________________ Tofield Garden Muffin Party - Friday, April 19 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tofield United Church Basement Bake Sale, Photo Garden Display. t12/13c ________________________ Mission 2 Many Bottle Drive in Viking. April 20, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.. If you are not home please leave recyclables on your front step or at Lutheran Church the day of the bottle drive. Call 780336-2576. Thank you for your support. 12-13c ________________________ Onel Potgieter in concert April 20, Dinner and Show. Ryley Community Centre, supper at 6 pm show at 7:30 $30 per person. Concert only $20. For tickets contact Mark 780-663-3664 or Hilda 780-662-3776. Sponsored by Ryley Good News Community Church. tm11/13p ________________________ Viking Community Foundation meeting. Thursday April 18, 7 p.m. at the Viking Town Office. Foundation Directors and Members please attend. 11-13c ________________________ V.O.C.A.L. Voice of Community and Land Society. Annual General Meeting, Monday, April 22, 2013 at 7:30 pm at Bardo Hall. Sec. Hwy 834 and TWP 500. For information contact Julie 780-662-3328. tm13p ________________________ Movies are coming back to the Rocket! Friday, April 19E.T (the Extra-terrestrial) Friday, May 10- Pride a Prejudice (2005) Showtime is 7 pm. The Rocket is open on Fridays in April from 3:00-9:00 for public bowling, ice-cream, and more. See you there! 13c ________________________
FOR RENT
________________________ Recently Renovated 2 storey, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath duplex, large country kitchen, 4 appliances, all window coverings, deck, storage shed & fenced. Smoke and pet free home. Available May 1st or sooner. $1005 / per month. 780463-4847. tm13/14p ________________________
3 bedroom, 2 Bathroom, duplex in Tofield. Serious inquires contact 780-2353947. t12/13p ________________________ Lamont - 1 bdrm apt. - 5 appliances. New building near Hospital. 55+, n/p, n/s, rent $800/Month DD: $800For more info please call (587) 588-6530 L10-13p ________________________ Land for Rent-1/4 section NE-16-47-17-W4. Mail offers to: 1705873 Ab. Ltd. R.R.1 Strome, AB, T0B 4H0. Cash rent only. Any questions call 780-679-5704. Highest offer not necessarily accepted. Offers accepted until April 30, 2013. cp13/14c ________________________
FOR SALE
________________________ 1988 Versatile 976 - 375 HP $45,000.00, 1988 Ford Tandem - box hoist and tarp $25,000.00, 1996 CombineIH 1688 $45,000.00, 1998 tractor - IH 7110 $40,000.00, 70 ft. Brant sprayer - automatic fold - 800 gallon tank $4,500.00, 52 ft. Bourgault airseeder - 295 bu tank $18,000.00, Swather mover $1,500.00, Rock picker $1,000.00, Westfield Augers - 10”x 51’ Swing $4,500.00, 8”x41’Kholer-engine $2,500.00, 7”x31’Honda engine $1,800.00. Ph. 780336-3512 12-13c ________________________ Kitchen Aid convection stove with Ceran top and 3 oven racks. $300.00 OBO. 780-336-2181 13/14p ________________________ Shares for Sale: Are you concerned about the freshness & safety of your food? Are you too busy to plant your own garden? No worries. Take advantage of Viking Farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture); 1 km north of Viking, AB on Hwy 36. You’ll receive a weekly basket of organically grown fruits and vegetables throughout the growing season. Limited shares are available. For more details: call Brian Rozmahel @ 780-385-5570 or Diane Hanson @ 780385-0994. 12-13p ________________________
Deadline for
Classified Ad Placement is Monday 12 noon
Display Ads
Friday 12 noon 780-336-3422
Serving Beaver County & Area
Classified ads placed in any of the three publications will appear in all papers for ONE price of $10.75 for the first 25 words and .39¢ a word thereafter
Seed For Sale Wheat - AC SHAW VB, Superb, Stettler, Unity VB. Barley - CDC Austenson, Chigwell. Oats - AC Morgan, AC Lu, Murphy. Peas - CDC Meadow. Grass and Forage Canola Seed for Sale: Fusion: (R.R.)* Early -123 % of check varieties. Rugby: (R.R.) (OP) -Highest yeilding O.P. SW Wizard: Conventional All Brett Young Canola available. 780-662-2617. ttfn ________________________ Round bale cattle feeders and Tombstone horse feeders in stock. East Bruce Manufacturing Ltd. Call Wayne 780-688-2496 or visit www.calfcatcher.ca for a list of products. 7-15c ________________________ 2000 Brandt QF 1500 pull type sprayer with 800 imp gallon tank, 80 ft booms, chem handler 1, and hydraulic pump. Has the TeeJet 844-E Sprayer control monitor with variable flow rate. Asking $10,500. If interested call Dean @ 780385-1020 12-13cpc ________________________
GARAGE SALE
________________________ Round Hill Community Garage Sale Saturday May 4, 9am - 2 pm. Please book a table in advance, call 780672-7353. tm13/15c ________________________
HELP WANTED
________________________ A caretaker is required for the Viking Senior Citizen’s Center. If interested please contact Peter Mykityshyn 780-336-4749. A job description is available. Position to be filled as soon as a suitable candidate can be found. 13/14c ________________________ Two experienced Class 3 drivers, clean abstract, seasonal, $22 per hour. Also equipment operator. Call 780-915-1142 L10-13p ________________________
Employment Listings Work! Call us today for your ad.
The Viking Historical Society is accepting applications for the position of caretaker/tour guide for the Viking museum. This 32 hour per week position will run mid–May through the end of August. Duties include guiding visitors through the museum, cataloguing donations and general upkeep of the buildings and grounds. Other weekly schedules may be considered. Cover letters and resumes may be dropped off at J & L Automotive. 13/14c ________________________ LFB Janitorial Part time janitorial help needed in evenings. Lamont, Bruderheim area. Phone (780) 895 2457. L10-13p ________________________ The Kinsella Rec and Ag Society is currently accepting applications for summer (May - August) employment. Duties will include grounds keeping, maintenance and janitorial work to be done Mon.-Fri. at a wage of $14 per hour. Must be at least 16 years of age, able to follow instructions and work well on their own. For information phone Kelly at 780-3365518. Send applications to:Box 51 Kinsella, AB, T0B 2N0 or fax to 780-336-2282. Application deadline is April 23, 2013. 12-13c ________________________ Lily’s Steak and Pizza now hiring part-time and fulltime experienced servers. Please drop off resume at 4803-Queens Street in Bruderheim. ttfn ________________________ Ryley Grand Central Pub & Roadhouse (owned and operated by Wanda Weir and Calla Broda) is now seeking honest happy go lucky employees. We now have VLT's and have expanded into our garage to incorporate entertainment and such. Due to high demand we are extending our hours. 780-663-3797. tm13p ________________________ Looking for a part-time female care giver for a 24 yr old mother of 2 young boys. The client has brain damage. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday and one weekend a month from 12:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. We are located 10 min. East of Tofield on RR 202. Wage: negotiable. Please call Sheila 780-2974509. tm13/14p
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SERVICES
________________________ Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087, Sedgewick. CPtfn ________________________ Naturally Clean - Residential and Commercial cleaning. Weekly, bi-weekly and monthly services. Also available for spring cleaning and move outs. Competitive and Insured. Call 780-982-6049. tm13/14p ________________________ Roy’s Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. 780-662-0146 or 780232-3097. ttfn ________________________ You Name It, I Can Do It! Phone Steve For A Free Estimate Today Specializing In, Drywall, Taping, Mudding, Installing Window and Doors, Painting, Complete Basement and Main Floor Reno’s, Additions, Siding and a lot more. Cell: 780-632-9352 or leave a message @ 780-6572066. LL13/20p ________________________
Autobody - Auto Rentals Tractor Trailer Collision Sand Blasting (780) 384-3080 Sedgewick, AB. www.obrienautogroup.ca CPtfn ________________________ Massage and Reflexology. 1 hour treatments. Marge 780-662-3066. ttfn ________________________
THANK YOU
________________________ Thank you to the staff at the Lamont Health Care Centre and continuing care wing and Dr. Slanina and Dr. lordache for their kindness and caring of Victoria Kostiuk. From Steve Kostiuk and family. LL13p
14 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process
AUCTIONS _______________________ MEIER - 2 DAY Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5, 11 a.m. Both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. 150 Classics. Consign today, call 780-440-1860. _______________________ COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 6th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 10 - 11, Grey Eagle Casino. Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling No Reserve. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-888-2960528 ext. 102; EGautions. com. _______________________ NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-2826903 ext. 228. _______________________ COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 3rd Annual Edmonton Motor Show Classic Car Auction. April 19 - 21. Edmonton Expo Centre. Over 75,000 spectators. Consign today. 1-888-2960528 ext. 102; EGauctions. com. _______________________ ANGEL'S COUNTRY CREATIONS Antique Store Dispersal. Saturday, April 27, 2013, 9 a.m., DeWinton Community Hall, DeWinton, Alberta, south of Calgary. 1-877-494-2437. PL324317AB; www.bod naursauctioneering.com. _______________________ AUCTION AT Darwell Community Hall. Saturday, April 27. Doors open 8; 10 a.m. start. Jct. Sec. Hwy 765/633. NHL jerseys, antiques, collectibles, boating supplies, more. View: www.spectrumauctioneer ing.com. 780-903-9393. _______________________ MAY 5 - 12 Noon. Al Oemings 25th Annual Auction. Every variety of quality horse drawn vehicles & horse era antiques; www. aloemingauctions.com. A superb event. _______________________ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES _______________________ MATCO TOOLS is looking for franchisees in your area. Professional products with a complete business system available to support you in becoming your own boss. Home based business; training & support programs. More information call 778387-4666; www.gomatco. com.
GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details. Call now. 1-866668-6629. Website: www. tcvend.com. _______________________ CAREER TRAINING _______________________ MASSAGE CAREER. Train full-time or part-time at our highly regarded, progressive school. Small classes, individual attention, confident graduates! 1-877-6461018; www.albertainstitute ofmassage.com. _______________________ MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION rated #2 for work-athome. Train with the toprated accredited school in Canada. Financing and student loans available. Contact CanScribe today at 1-800466-1535; www.canscribe. com. _______________________ COMING EVENTS _______________________ BIBLE CONFERENCE on prophecy, Israel, current religious trends. April 26 27, Calgary. Speakers: Steve Herzig, Ray Yungen, Warren Smith. Free admission. Information at 403948-5401 or www.ldbc.ca. _______________________ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES _______________________ PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorpora tion.com or fax 780-955HIRE. _______________________ JOURNEYMAN OR Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic. Work in shop/field. Neilson Mechanical specializes in servicing and repairing highway tractor/trailer units and construction equipment. Acadia Valley, Alberta 403-6649185. _______________________ BLACKFOOT GRAZING ASSOCIATION is looking to fill the position of Pasture Rider. Term is May until end of October. Duties include: Roping, treating and moving cattle, fencing, any other related jobs. Must supply own horse, horse allowance provided. Cattle experience necessary. The pasture is located 45 minutes east of Edmonton. Please contact Dan Brown, President, 780-672-8355 or Dennis Lawson, Secretary, 780-662-2697 or Peter Brown, Director, 780-6622651.
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), April 16, 2013 - 15
St. Michael Agricultural Society fundraiser nets over $18,000 for Haying in the ‘30’s group Michelle Pinon Editor
The eighth annual perogy and chicken fundraising supper was an overwhelming success. Around 350 local residents packed into the St. Michael Recreation Centre last Saturday evening to enjoy fine food prepared and served by members of the St. Michael Agricultural Society. Attendees also opened their hearts, wallets, and purse strings to purchase items through a live and silent auction to raise money for the Haying in the 30’s organization which provides financial support to rural Albertans who have to travel to larger cities for cancer treatment. Mae Adamyk, emcee for the event, helped last
minute attendees by pointing to the remaining vacant chairs before getting the festivities underway shortly after 6 p.m. Grace had a creative and unique touch as it was written by local resident Marilyn Pruss. “We lost two very special people in the com-
MC Mae Adamyk munity this past year,” said Adamyk, who asked attendee to pray for Stan Klaczek and Victor Berube. There was a moment of silence in tribute to those two men, and Adamyk encour-
aged people to also pray for anyone else they have lost. Special thanks and recognition were handed out to the kitchen staff, Thiels Greenhouse for donating the plant centerpieces, and Richard Mandryk, who collected three truckloads of donations for the live and silent auctions that continued throughout the evening. Dignitaries and special guests introduced to attendees included: Lamont County councillors Chris Klita and Dan Warawa, Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jacquie Fenske, former Premier Ed Stelmach and his wife Marie, and Lamont Mayor Bill Skinner. Adamyk recognized members of the Malica family who were in attendance at the event.
There were a great selection of homemade and handcrafted silent auction items.
The family has raised $8,000 over the past two years for Haying in the ‘30’s., through their annual Walter Malica Memorial Bonspiel in Lamont. There were many cash donations from local community organizations and church groups, too many to name, but some of which included the Bruderheim Agricultural Society and Andrew Lions Club which donated $500 to the cause. “Last year we raised $12,500 because each and every one of you opened your pockets,” pointed out Adamyk. The donations, dedicated to offsetting travel costs associated with cancer treatments, helps people in the area. “So we’re helping our own,” added Adamyk. “Seven years ago Bernie told us about Haying in the ‘30’s and has kept encouraging us to do this.” Adamyk even got a show of hands from attendees who have directly benefitted from the organization. Andrew resident Cliff Cadieux was one of those beneficiaries. Back in 2010 he underwent treatment for prostrate cancer. “One day I received a $1,000 cheque in the mail,” stated
Cadieux, who was surprised and touched by the gesture. Dan Warawa said he started attending the fundraiser in support of his friend Allan Warshawski. Little did Warawa know that several years later, he would be travelling to Edmonton for cancer treatments. “That’s how everyone gives back,” said Warawa, who had purchased an auction item that was ironically donated by Warshawski. Bruderheim resident Oleatha Lukawesky said it was the first time she
had attended the event, and was happy to support the organization. She said she knows of at least 10 people that have been struck by cancer, and wanted to lend her personal support to the cause. Lukawesky said a person never knows if or when they’ll be struck by cancer and was more than happy to do her part to help out the organization. While the final tally was not quite in at press time, more than $18,150 has been recorded to date.
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Auctioneer Bernie Florkow, holding the microphone, kept the bidding flowing with the help of assistant Richard Mandryk who was displaying a bird house that was being auctioned off.
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Thankss thee followingg contributorss forr theirr generouss supportt off ourr silentt auction.
Sales from 50/50 tickets were popular with attendees. Thiels Greenhouse donated the centrepieces for guests who, in turn, collected coins for them to add to the fundraising pot for Haying in the ‘30’s. The generosity of local residents overwhelmed organizers and funds have currently exceeded $18,000. This was the eight annual fundraiser in support of Haying in the ‘30’s which offers financial assistance to rural residents undergoing cancer treatments.
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16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, April 16, 2013