Vegreville News Advertiser - July 1, 2015

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65 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2015

Happy Canada D’eh!

Michael Simpson Editor If you’re reading this, I hope it’s

while standing in your shorts on your front step with a steaming cup of Tim Horton’s coffee in your hand.

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Innisfree council raises minimum tax, balances books

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The grain elevator pictured with an assessed value of $49,490 will pay $750 in minimum taxes this year in Innisfree. Local businessman Grant Bergman is scratching his head however,wondering why the owner of an empty lot in town will be paying $800 in taxes.He’s described the newly raised minimum tax bylaw implemented by Innisfree Council as morally wrong.A minimum tax is legal under the Municipal Government Act.“If they wanted to make the taxes fair,they wouldn’t have lowered the mill rate to benefit wealthy property owners while punishing the poor with $750 or $800 in taxes,�Bergman said. (Photos supplied)

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Michael Simpson Editor It’s been a year since consultant Harold Johnsrude published his findings during a several month investigation into the practices and policies of the Village of Innisfree’s government. Inside Johnsrude’s report were 55 non-binding recommendations that would correct a slew of poor governance practices including an unfair taxation bylaw, improper documentation of meetings and failing to heed the direction of Alberta’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

These recommendations culminated in 26 ministerial directives that required compliance from the village. Checking in after a year, Innisfree Mayor Deborah McMann said things are running smoothly. “Everything’s fine. In our June 18 report to the Minister’s office we indicated that all directives have been complied with. For 2014 and 2015 we will have a budgeted surplus which will be placed into capital and operating reserves – one of the directives we were given,� McMann said. In addition, the Village has recently completed their sustainability plan and a three-year capital and operating plan.

McMann said the village will also continue to be fiscally responsible by moving environmental services to a user-pay system.

Additionally, the village has raised its minimum tax thresholds, a move council believes will stimulate economic activity by spurring property owners with empty lots to develop them into something besides an ornamental weed garden. The 30 per cent hike was also applied to improved lots. Vacant lots will now pay $800 per year in property taxes and improved lots will pay $750 per year regardless of their assessed value or the mill rate until such time as the calculation yields a balance above minimum tax set by council.

McMann said the move to raise the minimum tax has also allowed the town to offset an 11.4 per cent increase in property values in Innisfree by lowering the resi-

dential mill rate. Property owners with high-value lots will now save $240.27 on each increment of $111,300. “Previous market values were influenced by instability relating to taxation problems,� McMann said, adding that now that the village is back on its feet values are responding in a positive manner.

But not everyone is happy with the budget and concurrent taxation changes this year. Innisfree business owner Grant Bergman, who has previously taken his government to task over unfair taxation practices (since rectified), said the raised minimum tax and the lowered mill rate are more of the same double standard where the poor are penalized and the rich are rewarded. “The first thing that’s very obvious to everybody is that we’ve learned nothing from the inspection report,� Bergman said. “We’ve had Operational Assistants (OA’s) in, we’ve had an inspector in, and we still have one tax rate for the rich and one for the poor. The only difference is that it’s more extreme now than it was before.�

Bergman called the tax levy approved in this year’s 2015 budget morally wrong. “Property in Alberta is taxed on a fair market value with a third party appraisal.

If they wanted to make the taxes fair, they wouldn’t have lowered the mill rate to benefit wealthy property owners while punishing the poor with $750 or $800 in taxes. Some properties are only worth $750. Nobody can say that paying 90-100 per cent of your market assessment in taxes is fair.�

Approximately half of the properties in Innisfree are subject to the minimum tax levy. “The bottom half of the town is subsidizing the top half,� Bergman said.

To illustrate his point, Bergman used the examples of a grain elevator in Innisfree, assessed at $49,490 which will pay $750 in taxes while an empty lot assessed at $2,230 will pay $800 in taxes.

Bergman doesn’t believe the move to spur economic activity such as property improvements will be the result Council was hoping for with the minimum tax hike. “All kinds of people own these [lowvalue] lots. Some have services and some don’t. The village owns some lots as well.

They’re going to own more when they’re charging $800 to property owners, some of whom are on AISH.� In some cases, taxes under the new minimum will be up to 38 times higher than without a minimum tax bylaw, Bergman said.

The Municipal Government Act does allow for a minimum tax under section 357 (1), but does not clarify if multiple minimum tax rates are allowable. Many municipalities are moving towards a minimum tax rate to recover costs for services rendered to all properties, such as snow removal, street lighting, access by roads, and in the case of serviced vacant lots, upkeep costs associated with water and sewer. McMann said Innisfree’s council was provided with survey data to analyze the trend before they made their decision.

The common justification between municipalities is that higher-value properties subsidize low-value properties in terms of levels of service delivered. One administrator described it as an “ugly reality� to be faced with.

In 2013, the County of Minburn implemented a minimum tax of $50. In the village of Willingdon, a minimum tax rate exists for vacant lots at a rate of $320, and for occupied lots at a rate of $520. In the village of Mannville, the rate is $900 minimum for any classification of property.

The Village has had their bylaw for approximately 10 years.

Vegreville does not implement a minimum tax. Based on the average value of a vacant lot in Town of $55,000, taxes for that property would be $578. In Innisfree’s case, the increase in taxes for those already paying a minimum tax will be approximately $14-$18.75 per month over 2014’s rate.

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Myron Hayduk Mayor of Vegreville It’s been some time since we last spoke, a few months at least.

The Town is in full swing for the summer months now; road construction is happening, festivals are getting ready to take place, people are planning vacations and others are doing home renovations.

I’d like to make mention of the wonderful Father’s Day event we just had, as well as the annual Canada Day celebrations that take place today at Elks Park on July 1. This is always a great family outing. If that wasn’t enough, we are also about to enjoy the Vegreville Cultural Association’s annual Pysanka Festival this weekend (July 3-5). Now there’s a party to bring out your inner Ukrainian, not that we Ukrainians are shy about keeping our personalities to ourselves!

Pysanka Festival will of course, leave us hungry for more this summer and so after that we’ll have the Vegreville Country Fair, coming in just 43 days – August 6, 7, and 8. I encourage people to get their community spirit kindled and put an entry into the annual kickoff parade on August 6, which has got to be the longest parade within four counties I think. After 112 years of hosting successful country fairs, I think our Vegreville Agricultural Society has a knack for putting on a good spread, so please come and join them for some family fun.

Also happening this year is one last big party before the kids get

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off to school and mom and dad get back to business. vEGGfest will be taking place August 28-29, and tickets are still on sale for the two-day rock and country concert. On the day of the 29th, please come and join me and honoured sons and daughters of Vegreville as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Vegreville Pysanka, built by the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce on a world-scale so many years ago.

On a more serious note, as we get into the thick of construction season, there have been some disruptions to water service for some residents, particularly those living near 50 Street where three blocks of underground services are being replaced. Some were concerned about not having any prior notice before disruption, others about not knowing when to expect their water to return. The short answer is that sometimes there simply isn’t time to knock on every door and tell people about an impending water shutoff. This is due mainly to the reality of timelines associated with construction, and the complications that can come with dealing with underground services. For anyone looking for information related to construction notices, I suggest that they look up the Town of Vegreville’s Facebook page and website, as when information is available about situations like this, it’s posted on those two web sites online. You can access them at your computer or on your smartphone, as nearly everyone has a smartphone these days.

Lastly, I’d like to thank the Beaudette Family for continuing to carry my column in their News Advertiser, which, since going through some changes at the start of June, is still a terrific-looking local paper that I’m proud to be featured in. I hope everyone’s having a safe and happy summer, and I’ll see you at the festivals!

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Hairy Hill kids pumped for playground Don de Beaudrap Submitted The Hairy Hill Community Club gratefully acknowledges the generosity and support of everyone who came out to the family BBQ last Friday to help us achieve our financial goals toward the new playground. The donation box, numerous bake sale, raffle, silent and live auction items helped keep things moving and interesting for the adults.

Meanwhile the many children in attendance had great fun with each other, their balloons and by bouncing on the inflatable jumpy house, compliments of the Willingdon Agriculture Society.

The 150 people in attendance enjoyed a BBQ, completely donated by Kortech Calcium Services. Respect goes to Bill and Sharron Dembicki who, unasked, rolled up their sleeves to help flip and serve burgers in order to ensure everyone was fed as quickly as possible.

This tiny little hamlet community of Hairy Hill with deep roots, new growth and a large heart raised over $21,000 at t he event.

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total were large donations from the Coalition for Early Childhood development, ($8,500), The Hairy Hill Bisons Fastball Club, ($3,300) and The Willingdon Fish and Game Association, ($1,000).

Environmental Metal Works, and Green Hills Building Supplies along with numerous individuals contributed large cash donations as well. This will be added to a $5,000 donation from the Alberta Elks Foundation and matched by another $5,000 from the Hairy Hill Elks. Together with previous grants from the A lberta Community Facility Enhancement Program, Monsanto Community Fund,

and in partnership with the County of Two Hills; we are just about ready to begin construction.

We wish express gratitude to everyone who pitched in, little or lots, and helped plan and run the event. All present contributed something to the success of the evening and your community spirit is commended. This is a fine example of a

diverse community pulling together to achieve common purpose. We will see kids at play, in a new shiny new playground by the end of this summer.

Well done Hairy Hill

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – July 1, 1925 The city of Santa Barbara in California was practically destroyed in an earthquake which occurred early Monday morning. Several lives were lost and considerable destruction of building on one of the main business streets resulted from the quake. In Western Canada the tremors of an earthquake were plainly felt at Calgary, Lethbridge and other southern points and even Saskatoon reports a tremor on Saturday evening, prior to the California disturbance.

Cities in the state of Montana were shaken on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Police chief Rodgers wished it to be known that the driving of motor cars by persons under sixteen years of age, unless accompanied by some responsible person, is strictly prohibited. Anyone found guilty of violating this rule will be punished to the full extent of the law.

Mr. H. Gilmour of Edmonton, formerly of Vegreville, has been appointed Secretary to the Edmonton School Board. There was a very large number of applications for this position.

A.A. Barber pulled stalks of wheat last Saturday measuring 37 inches high; one of them was stooled out to the extent of 15. A lot of his wheat at that time was 22 to 24 inches high and has naturally gone up during the past few days.

75 Years Ago – June 26, 1940 Six members of the Edmonton Motorcycle Club were in town on Sunday looking over the grounds here in preparation for their exhibition on July 1st. Besides a full quota of daredevil riding, they intend to stage a special attraction in which riders on motorcycles crash full speed through a blazing wooden wall. This wall is being built in town now and will be on display soon. There are ten and possibly twelve riders coming down for the display with their machines.

Good support is being given the Kinsmen Club by citizens and organizations in town in the matter of the proposed parade. There was a time when the parade in Vegreville on July 1st was a thing to behold, and it is hoped to revive it again this year in all it’s glory.

Floats and decorated cars have been promised by quite a few local clubs and firms. A special appeal is made to private car owners to shine and decorate the old bus a little and join the fun of the procession.

50 Years Ago – July 1, 1965 It rained heavy last Saturday, but not heavy enough to stop about 200 people from attendance at the High Mass at the Historical Village and Pioneer Museum Church at Shandro. The service was conducted in tribute to the pioneers. Morley Winnick, a young member of the Chipman Parish which donated the Historic Church Building to the Shandro Museum said that the members of his parish were proud to have contributed the historic building to the Museum at Shandro.

The Vegreville Lions Club held their first 1965 Cash Bingo in the Recreation Centre on June 23rd, 1965. Philip Robinson of Lafond was the Grand Prize winner of $1,000.00.

Prizes for the annual bird house competition were awarded Saturday, June 26th. The entries have been on display at Tower Plumbing and Heating for the past few weeks. The bird house competition is an annual project sponsored by the Vegreville Fish and Game Association and is open to anyone 14 years and under.

The winners were: 1st Prize, Dale Menzak; 2nd Jay Trenaman; and third Doug Soldan.

25 Years Ago – June 26, 1990 On June 21, a tour group of Australians visited the Gordon Ziegler farm in Vegreville. The group of nine are part of the Western Canadian Polled Hereford Tour. They arrived in Calgary on Sunday, June 17 by plane and are touring western Canada by bus. The members of the group run mostly large cattle operations in Australia, although some have sheep as well.

The 110 Vocational Training Centre will start looking into the possibility of amalgamation with the Vegreville Association of the Handicapped. The motion to proceed was passed at the Centre’s annual meeting June 29.

The Double 5 Club in Vegreville will receive a $3,032 federal New Horizons program grant. The club will use the funds to establish activities in its new activity centre.

A $55,000 capital upgrading grant has been awarded to St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville. The work to be done includes modifications to the hospital’s combustion air intake and boiler room ventilation systems. The boiler exhaust chimney will also be extended to prevent exhaust gases from being drawn into the air intakes.

In 1988, the Basilian Fathers approached Spectra Architectural Group Ltd. to design a new museum to replace the present deteriorating building. On Sunday, July 1st, a blessing and open house will mark the completion of the first stage of the new Basilian Fathers Museum in Mundare.

Letters Welcomed One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

The Traditions of the Sea and the EU Gwynne Dyer Late last year, the governments of the European Union replaced a very successful operation called Mare Nostrum in which the Italian Navy rescued tens of thousands of refugees from sinking boats in the Mediterranean with a much smaller operation called Operation Triton. Its purpose was NOT to rescue the refugees, because then they ended up in the European Union.

Triton was a “coastguard” operation, with a third of the budget of Mare Nostrum. They could save any boatload of refugees that made it to the Italian coast, but they were not to do “search and rescue” operations off the Libyan coast, which is where most of the overloaded boats actually founder.

Inevitably, the death toll from drowning in the first five months of this year was thirty times higher than in the same period last year: 1,750 human beings. The losses were so shocking that an emergency EU

meeting in late April boosted Triton’s budget back up to the level of Mare Nostrum – but they didn’t change its “mission”. It was still only supposed to operate in EU coastal waters.

But then something odd happened. Recently, ships from the Italian, British, German and Irish navies rescued more than 4,000 people in two days – the vast majority of them just off the Libyan coast. This was not the EU’s plan at all. What drove it was the sheer reluctance of the navies to stand by and let people drown.

The European politicians face a huge demand from their electorates to stop the flow of “migrants” across the Mediterranean. 170,000 people made it across last year, and it could be double that number this year unless lots and lots of them drown. But the voters (or most of them) don’t want to hear about that, and most of the politicians are not very brave.

So the politicians did what the voters wanted. At some level they must have understood the consequences of stopping the searchand-rescue operation, but they found ways of lying to themselves. First of all they said that all these life-saving operations were just encouraging more people to risk the crossing. Stop saving them, and they won’t come.

These are desperate people who

have already faced many big risks to get as far as Libya, so they kept coming. The horrendous deathtoll this spring forced the politicians to give more money to Operation Triton – but they still didn’t give it back its life-saving role. Mustn’t annoy the voters.

What they didn’t reckon with was their own navies, who come at this from a very different angle. One of the oldest traditions of the sea is that you do not leave people to drown.

The sea is an alien environment.

Alone and without flotation gear, you will survive in the water for a matter of minutes. With buoyancy aids you may survive for a number of hours, depending on the water temperature and the sea conditions. So when you see somebody in the water, you do everything you can to save them.

I was not there to overhear the conversations of on the bridges of the warships attached to Operation Triton, but I am sure that they were outraged by their orders. So they gradually pushed out beyond the appointed bounds of Operation Triton to the places where the people were actually dying, and none of the politicians dared to expose themselves as heartless bastards by telling them to come back.

Eventually it has become the new de facto policy of the European Union – just like the old Mare Nostrum policy, before the European governments got at it.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Tobin’s Wharf Sets Sail Debra Tobin at the helm of the newly opened Tobin’s Wharf.

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Joe Machney It’s been over 10 years since there has been a watering hole in Myrnam, but that all ended on April 18th when Tobin’s Wharf Pub and Eatery quietly opened its doors for business. Run

by Debra Tobin, originally from New Brunswick, the little pub that was once a drug store and then a grocery store is becoming famous for its fish and chips dish and warm hospitality.

Two cooks and three bartenders staff the pub as they prepare for their grand opening in the middle of July. On Friday nights there is karaoke and coming soon will be open mike night.

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Marvelous Malachai

Malachai Barter,a 19-year-old resident of Chipman,was playing tunes on his fiddle at Ryley’s Mainstreet Festival on June 19th. Barter plays with local fiddle group the Fiddlin’Kiddlins in Vegreville from time to time and has been playing for 4 years. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

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VVA give the gift of art to students

As a special recognition, Grade 1 and 2 student artists from St. Martin’s and A.L. Horton Schools were presented with art supplies for their classrooms by VVA members Marg Varga and Diane Fausak. The young artists participated in the V.V.A Tulip POP-UP sale held in May. Their paintings and drawings of tulips greatly added to the overall atmosphere at the sale. Many patrons commented on the natural artistic talent of the children. Well done.We hope to see more in the future. (VVA/Submitted)

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Vegreville Pysanka Festival

Patricia Shewchuk Pysanka Festival Coordinator Have you ever attended the Vegreville Cultural Association’s

annual Pysanka Festival? Many people do not realize, but there is no charge for Festival goers to walk onto the grounds and experience

Ukrainian culture! Once on the grounds, there are a number of venues which you can attend for free as well!

Walk into the beer gardens on Friday and Saturday, you will find a Cultural and Band Showcase starting at 11 a.m. both days. This year’s shows include Ukrainian dancers, vocalists and instrumentalists from British Columbia, Manitoba and of course, Alberta!

Do you like the toe-tapping Ukrainian music and perhaps love a great polka? Well, the Pysanka Festival allows for you to take a spin on the dance f loor! The Band Showcase stage sees an old favourite--The Diamonds Band on Friday; and the new young Ukrainian band Steppe on Saturday, both playing that upbeat Ukrainian music every

good polka needs. Need more to do?

Just outside the beer gardens door, one will find the Pioneer Village. At Saturday’s Pioneer Village you will find blacksmiths doing demos and also have a chance to learn the ropes when it comes to rope-making. See how f lour is made, and of course, there will be bread baking demonstrations done in the outdoor clay ovens. There will be many more demonstrations this year - including Ukrainian crafts such as beading, Motanka dolls, crocheting f lowers, and much more! You can also stop on over at the Folk Arts building to see a beautiful display of Ukrainian articles. We have crafts for kids, workshops for adults and kids, and Thistle Hill petting farm! Who wants to learn folk dancing and white voice singing with Ukraine’s Rozhanytsia?

There is so much to see and do during the upcoming Pysanka Festival on July 3, 4, 5, 2015! And we just barely mentioned the free activities! We didn’t even talk about the amazing grandstand shows planned, the Ukrainian Zabava dances and parties, and all the perogies!

Details available at www.pysankafestival.com

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Debbra Zaleschuk’s golden touch lasts 38 years Rosanne Fortier True treasures don’t always come with a dollar sign. Debbra Zaleschuk was a real gold nugget to every bank she worked for. Debbra’s friendly, sincere personality and sense of humor were the riches she offered banking clients everyday.

Debbra devoted 38 years of her life to the banking industry. She worked 23 years at the Bank of Montreal in Two Hills, Gold Bar Branch in Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan and Vegreville and 15 years for Alberta Treasury Branch in Vegreville. “I started with the Bank of Montreal at 17 years old on my last day high of school. My Dad who was a BMO client told the bank manager that I

needed a job and if he did not give me one, my Dad would close out all his accounts. It was 1972 and that was how people obtained employment back then.”

Debbra said.

“I started as a teller and retired as a Financial Services Manager where I did Mutual Funds and other investing, helped clients open accounts and lending.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my job. I loved dealing with clients as I am a people person.

With every appointment with me, the clients got 100% of my attention and they were treated with all the respect I had; as if they would be a family member. I always had their best interest at heart. By getting my clients to trust me, I reaped great rewards

of their loyalty and friendship.

“What I will miss the most is the clients that I built a trusting relationship and friendship with and the loyalty and smiles and hugs of appreciation they gave me. I will also miss the wonderful staff at BMO and the friendships I made with them. I especially will miss the fun we had in the coffee room.

“The challenges were keeping up with the frequent ongoing changes in the banking system. I had to continue to take courses and learn new things. Also, I had to meet the deadlines.” Debbra

mentioned.

“I’m retiring because I believe to everything there is a beginning and an end.

The end of my career with BMO came to me. My plans for retirement are to work on my bucket list and enjoy the summer for now; gardening and yard work (we have a large yard).

On June 24, the Bank of Montreal in Vegreville celebrated Debbra’s retirement after 23 years of service where Debbra was blessed with lots of hugs, well-wishes and words of congratulations.

Debbra is with some of her favorite people in life; her co-workers and clients at the Bank of Montreal during Debbra’s retirement party on June 24. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Andrew School’s Valedictorian Speech of 2015

Andrew School Graduation Class of 2015. Back (l-r) – Taylor Kucharski, Megan Halisky, Alisha Donovan, Brylan Kolotylo. Front (l-r) – Hayley Ermantrout, Shanice Weleschuk. (Andrew School/Photo)

Andrew School graduate, Brylan Kolotylo with escort Kaitlyn Urichuck & graduate, Taylor Kucharski with escort Gabrielle Sumner. (Andrew School/Photo)

Taylor Kucharski I am Taylor Kucharski and it is with great honour and pride that I stand before you all to deliver the valedictorian speech on behalf of this year’s grad class.

Grade 12. We all made it here, the night where it all sums up and marks the end of high school. We will never and cannot forget the times we had in Andrew. We as grads have supported each other so much. We have shared the funny times, as well as, the depressing

memorable experiences and some moments where you just want to forget what you did. One of the good experiences was having a small amount of students throughout the whole building. This feature made us all feel welcomed; created friendships no large school could have had.

The teachers felt like another parent guiding you through life, nagging you to complete your homework when it was not on time, just like your mother would nag you to take out the garbage. With this being said, not only do you create friendships with your class but you also generate a sort of bond with the people who give you the knowledge required in our futures.

To my fellow graduates, I wish you the best in finding what you truly love and be successful in any endeavor you partake in. Grad is not the end; grad is only the starting point to our future. Follow your dreams. I hope you remember where you came from, but keep your eye on where you are going.

I would like to acknowledge a few people who have helped us along the way: I just want to thank all parents, not just mine for pushing us through life so we are able to stand up on this stage to commemorate our hard effort. We may have been

times and I want to just thank every grad for being there for each and every one of us. It really does mean a lot. Being there for one another doesn’t just mean supporting each other; it also provides a second home for us leaving Andrew to come back to. We’ve all come a long way grads. Rather, we are a new class with aspiring talents and skills that makes each one of us so different from one another.

Throughout my years in Andrew School, there have been both

Andrew School graduate, Megan Halisky with escort Ryan Leliuk & graduate Shanice Weleschuk with escort Tyler Pickett. (Andrew School/Photo)

difficult sometimes, but in the end, it will be all worth it. Without you guys, we would have not been able to succeed in life. We love you guys and I hope you keep pushing all of us to be successful in any endeavor thrown at us.

Two people I would like to thank personally for getting my future started [are] Mr. Verhoeff and Mr. Kennerd, even though they have not been our principal and vice principal for our whole school experience, they have pushed us as well to succeed in anything we choose to take a part in.

Thanks to Mr. Goudie, probably one of the best teachers our class has ever seen. He has changed all of us into globally aware individuals, taught us about how his opinion overrides ours in politics and that certain things should not be said around any camera or piece of technology, due to the government possibly watching.

Mr. Kokotailo, I would like to thank you for teaching us it is okay to cry, when you achieve an accomplishment, for example, when we climbed higher than your last school up a mountain. You have been around for a very long time in Andrew; you have created a bond with the school and our class that nobody will forget. From building our school athletics pro-

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Andrew School graduate, Hayley Ermantrout with escort Jonathan Kapicki, graduate Alisha Donovan with escort Jessica Goddu, & graduate Lucas Mclean. (Andrew School/Photo)

Grace at the banquet and invocation and benediction at the Andrew School Graduation Exercises given by Father Gerasim Power. (Andrew School/Photo)

gram to fundraising for our school, you have inf luenced our whole class and we thank you for pushing us to become better individuals. (In the end, I am still better than you at badminton.)

Ah, Ms. Sorotsky. We did have a few “challenging” moments in the earlier times of my education, but as we progressed, we created a bond (even if we did have a few “heated debates” along the way).

You never gave up on us. You pushed us to succeed. We will never forget the experiences we got to share with you throughout our English careers and I am glad, we are glad, we could call you our teacher and our friend.

Mrs. Christensen, I would like to thank you for giving us the knowledge we needed in our last year of high school. To be honest, we had low expect ations due to our love for our last English teacher.

In the end, you were act ua lly prett y g reat,

Superintendent of Elk Island Public Schools, Mr. Mark Liguori, brought congratulations to the 2015 Graduation Class of Andrew School. (Andrew School/Photo)

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even though you have a passion for the Calgary Flames. We are glad you were our teacher in the last year of our high school experience.

To Ms. Ram. The only person who could convince us, to carry around a 10 pound bag of sugar for a week and pretend that it’s a baby. We would like to thank you for teaching us how to survive in the real world. Also, for helping organize this wonderful ceremony.

You have also created a bond with our class that we will never forget.

To all staff… my grad class and I would like to thank all of you for being there in times of need, always supporting us even if we were troublemakers at times. Our life would be so much different if you guys were not here to make our school experience great. So thank you for being here. I wish all grads the best in the future.

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APARTMENTS Bachelor and 1 bedroom apartment suites for rent.

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Bachelor start from $695, 1 bedroom start from $795, SD $500. Please ask move in incentive for qualified seniors. More info and viewing call 780-275-0235 or 780-632-3102.

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Rent includes water, heat, and powered parking stall. Close to hospital and shopping centre.

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2002 Honda Odyssey.

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Good shape. $2900. 780922-5999 2002 Suzuki Aerio car, 4 door hatchback, A.W.D., $2800. Ph: 780-994-3005 2006 Chrysler Convertible supurb condition, 102,000 km, No GST, $5,900.00 OBO. 780-632-2334 ’03 Pontiac Sunfire, 5 spd cruise, 205,000 kms, safety done, road ready, trailer hitch, $1600/offers; 4x8 Utility Trailer $500/offers.

Phone 780-763-0075 2002 Ford Escape 218,000 kms, fully loaded, leather seats, $3700 obo.

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FARMLAND Farmland for sale. Rural life style/hobby farm, ¼ section SW of Vegreville. Excellent yard and buildings. Will subdivide. Reduced. Property listed: Swan City Realty 1780-385-0631 FARMLAND FOR SALE: Beaver County SW of Vegreville. Approx. 138 acres. Serious Enquiries 780-632-9757.

FEED Highland Feeders is purchasing feed barley.

Please call the office at 780-768-2466.

Oats & wheat wanted.

Any condition. Dry, wet or heated. On farm pickup.

Immediate payment. 1866-349-2056

COMMERCIAL FOOD

AUTOMOBILES

For lease 2,671 sq. ft. commercial space. Extremely high traffic between China Zone and Albert’s restaurants. Large parking space.

Phone 780-275-0138

COMPUTERS

2000 Windstar.

Ex. engine & transmission.

Body damage. For parts $750. 780-922-5999 1978 Mercedes 280. 4dr. Like new. 145,000kms only. $3600.

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2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780-922-5999 2002 Pontiac Montana Minivan Good shape. $2800 780-922-5999 2001 KIA, 4 cyl, 4 dr, standard, $1600. PH: 780-922-5999

VM SYSTEMS Looking for a new computer? VM SYSTEMS has all you’ll ever need in computers! Installation – Sales – Service – Internet. One call will get you in touch. Phone 780-632-2859 9am – 5pm.

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HELP WANTED

GRAIN BINS Custom Bin Moving 14’ – 19’ Hoppers/Bins, with/ without floors. New and used bins for sale. Wayne (cell) 780-632-0455, (H) 780-658-2433

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Lady wanted to clean house weekly in Vegreville. Call 780-632-6574 Mundare: Looking to hire a driver 3 days a week, 2 hours a day. Perfect for someone retired. Phone 780-764-2445 Full Time Seasonal G R E E N H O U S E LABOURERS – Job includes flowers planting and picking, planter assembly, watering plants, garbage clean-up, etc. Some heavy lifting req’d. Must be hard working. Mon-Sat 7am-5pm. O/T Req’d.

Starting wage $10.33.

Mundare location. Please send resume by email HR@darvonda.com Please reference “greenhouse labour” in the subject to be considered.

HOMES FOR RENT Advertise your rental property here for as little as $7.95 per week!

3 Bdrm Townhouse, $1090 /mo. available immediately. Call Dave at 780-632-0321 or 780932-0041

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2 bdrm house for rent in Vegreville. Close to schools and pool. $1000 per month. $1000 DD. Contact Jason 780-632-8882 2 Bdrm House For Rent – $1200.00 month, DD $800.00. All utilities included plus laundry, N.S. Call 780-632-3288 Basement suite, N/S, N/P, $675. Available July 1st.

Phone 780-218-2278 Vegreville Duplex. 3 bdrm.

2 bath. W/D, N/S, N/P. $1250/mo. S/D $1250. 2 bdrm also available. 780632-4501 or 780-4986469 Clean 3 bdrm, 2 bath house in Innisfree. N/S N/ P Call 780-458-8628

HOMES FOR SALE 1500 sq. ft. home for sale in Mundare, Alberta. 4 bdrm, 3 bath, fully fenced, double garage, garden, 2 covered decks (back and front), rugged, 12 years old, fully finished basement. Big pool table. $315,000. Phone 780-662-4399

HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS Emerson, 8,000 BTU’s, Window, air conditioner, newer, remote. $200.00.

780-632-4950 SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB alert for seniors!

Bathroom falls can be fatal.

Safe Step Walk-In Tub, approved by Arthritis Foundation, therapeutic jets, less than 4” step-in, wide door, anti-slip floors, A mer ic an made.

Installation Included. Call 800-379-6390 for $750 off

2 bdrm mobile home. No pets. Phone 780-632-1551 Vegreville – 1 to 4 Bdrm homes, 2 to 4 appliances, N/S, N/P, References. PH: 780-658-2504 Updated basement suite, Vegreville w/washer and dryer. Available immediately.

Call or text 780-686-9608

LAWN/GARDEN

Wanted little, good condition, gas lawn mower and small garden tiller. Phone 587-217-6488

For Sale: Bird Houses, Feeders and Lawn Ornaments. Phone 780632-4784, evenings.

LIVESTOCK For Sale: Registered yearling and 2 year old Red Angus Bulls. Siemen tested. Brown Alta Farms 780-768-2313

LOTS

Vacant lot in Mundare.

120’x50’.

Reasonable Offers. Call 780-479-4230 or email: nancy.c@shaw.ca

MACHINERY

Golden Arrow Spray Master model 33 field sprayer (166 gal aluminum tank). Both items shedded and in good condition. (780) 270-5486 For Sale: Stored indoors, 1989 IHC 8420 Soft Core Round Baler, 540 PTO. Comes with auto tying system and windrow wheels. Asking $3500.00 Phone 780-632-3946 A.C. 2600 19 FT Disc V.G. Shape 6500; J.D. 506 H.D. rough cut mower 3 P.H. $650. Phone 780896-2181 1900 Ford Tractor fwa, with 771 loader, 699 original hours. $6500 obo.

Phone D. Korpan 780658-3328 For Sale: Disc JD 220 – 24 ft. 20 in. blades – Excellent Condition. $8500.00 Phone 780658-2390 Used JD 328D Skid Steer 1390 hrs., $40,000 obo.

Phone 780-632-9492 For Sale: 2 – 1000 gal steel water tanks, $300 each or $500 for 2. 8 ft. truck camper, offers.

Phone after 8:00 pm 780632-7934

NH 116 Hydroswing.

Good condition. Extra nice. Rebuilt skids. Phone 780-768-2426

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Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly. Call AIM 888686-1704 900 gal poly water tank w/pump on trailer. $1500 PH: 780-367-2228 AVIATION Grads work with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others- start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204 Protect Yourself From Unsafe Banks! DON’T BANK ON IT! Free book reveals 20 modern banking dangers such as cybercriminals, money-hungry politicians & Too-Big-To-Fail bankers. 800-893-2619 Dish Network. Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) PLUS Bundle & SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) CALL 1-800240-0859 30 - 4” posts 7’ $3 each.

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6 week old kittens male and females and mother cats. Phone 780-658-2233 if no answer please leave a message.

PERSONAL

Tame and friendly farm kittens. Mother is a good mouser.

Phone 780-768-2390

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18 & over. 800-758-2304 ALL MALE HOT GAY HOOKUPS! Call FREE! 800450-0813 only 18 & over

REAL ESTATE

8 week old male kittens.

Mother is a good mouser. Call after 5 p.m. 780-688-2044 Outdoor pool accessories.

Pump, ladder, hose. You pick up. Call (780) 632-4293 Various University and College textbooks. Phone 780-632-9468 8 week old German Shepherd White Sheep Dog cross pups. Phone 780-367-2627 Farm cats and kittens.

Some Calico and some part Siamese. Ages range from 2 ½ years to 1 month old. Phone 780-363-2106

TRUCKS 1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-9225999 2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999 1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600.

780-922-5999 1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission.

Nice deck, $2800. 780922-5999 2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600.

780-922-5999.

2006 Honda Pilot 6 passenger SUV. Loaded. $5750. 780-994-3005

Tennessee Lakefront Community, OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE, beautiful lake and mountain views, private marina, starting at $24,900 call 1877-513-8015 for more information

RV 2000 Wildwood Lite – 25 ft., rk, awning, AC, and sleeps 6. Very Clean!

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SERVICES

UPCOMING EVENTS PYSANK A: Saturday, July 4, 2015 Blacksmiths Scott Quinnell, Scott Degen, Dennis Girardin, & Steve Hessels will be demonstrating their Blacksmith Skills. Tagged items will be for sale.

They learnt the trade under the direction of John Babcock, who now resides in Heritage House.

Reduce Stress by being organized Karin Hitchcock, M. C., CCC

Do they need to wear good walking shoes, pack a lunch, or Have you ever wondered about put gas in the car? how some people just stay What skills do organized organized and unflustered? people demonstrate? They are Being organized is a skill and usually list makers. However, not an inborn talent! By learn- this list is often flexible and ing a few tips and tricks, any- can change with the needs of one can be a bit better orgawork or home. They nized (including me). often check back on What sets organized their lists and decide people apart from on one or two manthe unorganized? ageable tasks in a There are a couple specific time period. of personality traits When completing an that organized peoimportant task, they ple possess (and it are often focused on Karin Hitchcock, M. C., CCC isn’t obsessive comwhat it is they are Community Counsellor pulsive behaviour). doing and remain in They usually are the moment rather NOT perfectionists and do not than multitasking. These peorequire perfection in every task ple also know when they are at that they undertake. Most their most efficient. For many, organized people are optimis- the morning is a peak perfortic and have a positive attitude mance time, so they often deal towards and believe that they with difficult tasks at this can influence the future. They time. don’t sit around and just let Families can run more effithings happen to them. Most ciently and smoothly if things of these individuals really are written down on a calendar understand their strengths and (appointments, special events, weaknesses and know when etc.) and posted in a place that they can’t do something (for all can see. They encourage example, house repair tasks). their children to think ahead Organized people also under- and set goals for the week. stand what they can effectively What is coming up and needs handle in a specific time period to be accomplished? What can and have the ability to say “no” be organized now for the when they need to. They usu- future? Organized people ally have the capacity to “think often ask for help and don’t ahead” and create scenarios need to do everything themfor activities and events. For selves. They delegate! They example, going for a picnic in also know that they can ask the park might mean bringing children to help in the process along a jacket, in case it gets and can teach organizational cold, an umbrella in case it skills at the same time. Putting rains, or packing along a can backpacks by the back step and of mosquito spray for nasty making lunches the night insects. In the evening, they before are excellent ways of often “think ahead” to what coaching children in organizathe next day is going to bring. tion.

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When it comes to homes and offices, organized people focus on keeping only what they need. They devote a few minutes a day to organization and look around to see what is not needed in the environment.

They focus on keeping what they need and what they enjoy.

They build in time to deal with clutter and piles. I also found out that organized people do not “bargain shop” and buy multiples of items. They buy what they need and they stick with a product that works. How many bottles of shampoo do you have in your shower or under your sink? I have about 5! And one of the most effective ways of remaining organized is that when you use something, you put it back where you found it and everything has its place.

And finally, organized people take time to de-stress and relax. They are not focused on creating perfection. They decide on one or two tasks to complete and they build in time for chilling and doing something that is enjoyable.

You can find many more ideas and suggestions on-line. If you think you want to be more organized, choose one task this week to focus on and try it out!

Karin is the Community Counsellor with FCSS in Vegreville and also has a private practice. She holds a master’s degree in counselling psychology and is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She is still learning how to be better organized.

Managing company assets

Vacation Bible School. July 6-11, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 12 Noon (Everyday). Children Aged: 5 – 12. Theme: Story of Daniel. Activities: Bible Stories, Crafts, Songs, Games, Friends, Fun & More!

Health Talk: New Start.

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Arthur Beaudette, owner of VM Systems in Vegreville, carries out maintenance on a wireless transmission dish on a tower in Vegreville.

Wireless continues to be an effective data delivery option for many consumers both in and out of town as technology continues to advance at a rapid pace in the industry.

(Michael Simpson/Photo)

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MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

ROZUMNIAK, Mary In Loving Memory Mary Rozumniak January 15, 1928 – July 2, 2014 A special Mom and Baba we had for that we know is true, You gave to us abundantly in every way of you.

Your beautiful smile and sparkling eyes, the way you made us laugh.

You left this earth so peacefully, as you traveled heavens path.

Your memory gives us strength, it’s what guides us through.

God greeted the best Mom and Baba ever, the day that we met you.

So whenever we are lonely and need a loving hand, We know that you will guide us, in life to understand.

That each day you’ll walk beside us, we will never be alone, One day we’ll walk beside you, when God calls us home Forever missed.

Glen & Kelly, Mike, Savannah, Brenda & Jim, Steven, Bonnie, Vivian & Bob, Krissy & Tom, Nikki

KRYZANOWSKI, Ed In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away July 8, 2005.

You can shed tears that he is gone Or you can smile because he has lived You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back Or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember him and only that he’s gone.

Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can do what he’d want: Smile.

Open your eyes, Love.

Always remembered and loved by your family, wife Vickie; Deb, Chris and Shaugn; Judy, Jack, Candice, Tim and Savanna

TOPECHKA, Bill In Loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away June 29th, 2003.

When old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all.

Nothing ever can take away The love a heart that holds you dear.

For memories linger every day Remembrance keeps you near.

Looking back with memories Upon the path you trod We bless the hours we had with you And leave the rest to God. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by wife Vicki, son Barry, (Marilyn), Randy, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

BEAUMONT, Henry S. October 23, 1936 – June 26, 2015 On Friday, June 26, 2015, Henry S. Beaumont of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 78 years.

Henry is survived by his loving family, his wife Stalinida; one son Darrell Beaumont; one daughter Debbie (Bill) Blayne; one brother Irving (Connie) and one sister Annie (Dale); along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Archdeacon Michael Rolph officiating. Cremation to follow.

Inurnment to take place in Viking Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.

To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800.

SWIHUN, Trifon In loving memory of Trifon Swihun who passed away July 1, 2002 “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.”

Love Your Family

PALSITT, Paul June 30, 1930 – June 30, 2012 God sent you onto this earth one day, Eighty-two years later He took you away, You grew, worked and did your best, And now you are back with Him at rest, You worked so hard and taught us How things are to be done, You gave us love, strength and support And taught us all love and faith.

Sad are our hearts that love you, Many and silent the tears that fall.

Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all.

You’re gone to a land where there is no more pain and sorrow, and were lovingly welcomed by your Heavenly family.

We Miss You- Husband, Dad and Dido and always will.

For though you are gone we all love you still.

Vichnaya Pamyiat Loving wife Adeline, children and grandchildren SADOWNYK, Annie In loving memory of our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away July 3, 2006.

Those we hold most dear Never truly leave us They live on in the kindness they showed The comfort they shared And the love they brought into our lives.

Forever in our hearts and lovingly remembered by Richard and Arlene, Lorraine and Lyle, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

KIT, Merron August 19, 1939 – July 1, 2005 Gone, dear Husband, Father, Grandfather.

Gone forever.

10 years today dear Merron was called To his eternal rest; Gone where the angels sing so sweet, And taken when God knew best We miss him here so very much, His presence oft seems nigh, But we all hope in Heaven to meet Where no one says good-bye.

Lovingly remembered & sadly missed by wife Pat, Sons-Darrell & Nola, Kevin & Farrah, Grandkids, Deklan, Kadin, Brielle, Brody, Felicia, Casey & Madison.

TEMINSKY, Victor February 16, 1931 – July 3, 2006 In loving memory of a special husband, father and grandfather who left us nine years ago.

We remember the times of laughter We remember the time of tears These are the precious memories Our hearts will hold dear.

Gone are the days of sickness Gone is the pain and fear.

He’s with his blessed Savior now For all the coming years.

They are walking the streets of Gold And communing hand in hand His home is now in Heaven That the blessed promised land.

So we will dry our eyes and praise the Lord For the plan that He has made That takes us from this world of pain And brings a brighter day We will cry when our hearts need to But we will let laughter come again And we know that we will be with him When God fulfills His plan.

Always remembered and loved, Jeanette, Jason, Debbie, Colleen, Darren, Bella and Brenna

YAREMKO, William (Bill) Mar 12, 1930 – June 30, 2001 Days of sadness still come over us Dad, Tears in silence often flow Memories keep you near to us.

Though Dad you passed away 14 years ago. Forever in our hearts gone but not forgotten.

Dearly missed by your wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

OBITUARY

SWISCHOOK, Donald On June 22, 2015 Donald Swischook of Vegreville, formerly of Lamont, passed away at the age of 79 years.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carol; four sons, Don Jr. (Pam) of St. Albert, Robert (Rhonda) of Edmonton, Ron (Sharon) of St. Albert, and Dwayne of Lamont; daughter-in-law, Miranda of Saskatchewan; seven grandchildren; one brother, Bert (Ronnie) of Winnipeg; also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Rose and Jack; and granddaughter, Angel.

Memorial service Friday, June 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville.

Basilian Fathers officiating with inurnment in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Kidney Foundation or St. Joseph’s Hospital – Dialysis Unit.

To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME

CLOSE, Edna (nee Thompson) January 2, 1936 – June 25, 2015 On Thursday, June 25, 2015, Edna Close of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 79 years. After a long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease Edna went to be with her Lord and Savior.

Edna is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Leroy; one son Ken (Karen) of Edmonton and their children Jordan, Bailey and Jayme; one daughter Lori (Don) Farr (of Germany) and their children Tahlia and and Ethan; three brothers Bill, John (Corrine) ( England) and Ken (Carol) (Fort Saskatchewan); mother in law Myrtle Close; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Edna was predeceased by her parents William and Elizabeth Thompson; sister in law Pamela Thompson.

A Celebration of Edna’s Life will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Vegreville Alliance Church (4606-55 Ave.) with Reverend Darryl Crocker officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Vegreville Alliance Church or to the charity of one’s choice.. To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome. com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800.

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Let’s Dance!

Anya Langkow Submitted Vegreville School of Ballet has enjoyed a phenomenal year.

The 2014/15 dance season found VSB employing 5 highly trained instructors to teach a total of 31 weekly classes consisting of 120 dancers, ranging in age from 3 to adult. From advanced pointe classes in ballet to street-worthy hip hop, the dancers were exposed to multiple dance forms and opportunities. VSB attended dance festivals in Vermillion, St. Albert, and Fort Saskatchewan; they were honoured with several awards across the board, including top honours for choreography, outstanding performances, and adjudicator’s choice.

On Thursday, May 7, 2015, over 500 audience members were treated to a stellar year end performance by the VSB dancers. It was at this recital that multiple scholarship winners were announced. Vegreville School of Ballet is blessed to be supported by many local businesses and individuals. It is through this support that VSB is able to offer their deserving dancers tuition scholarships for the upcoming 2015/16 dance season.

WINNER: Denae Weslake, RUNNER UP: Jacynda Homeniuk, SPONSOR: Wayne & Geri Tuck, WINNER: Dawson Brunet, RUNNER UP: Kailyn Kuhn, SPONSOR: Derek Fox Financial Ltd.

The 5 ‘A’ Awards (Attitude, Ability, Achievement, Appearance, & Attendance) WINNER: Avery Jardine, RUNNER UP: Kiara Kuffert, SPONSOR: Bilyk Financial WINNER: Emma Zemlak, RUNNER UP: Charlize Badenhorst, SPONSOR: DuPont (Brad Morrow) WINNER: Avery Sorochan, RUNNER UP: Kennedy Webb, SPONSOR: Dr. Elizabeth Sharp-Nawrot WINNER: Kaleigh Kratko, RUNNER UP: Max Komarniski, SPONSOR: Synergy Chartered Accountants

WINNER: Reagan & Riley Suiter (joint award), SPONSOR: Vegreville School of Ballet

Most Promising Awards WINNER: Amber Lee, RUNNER UP: Summer Parsons-Butt, SPONSOR: The Co-operators (Dawn Warrington)

Candace Powley Award (Senior Ballerina) WINNER: Hannah Patrie, RUNNER UP: Kristen Baldwin, SPONSOR: Gloria Leraand “Love to Dance” Award WINNER: Deprise Weslake, RUNNER UP: Layne Lowes, SPONSOR: Susan & Taylor Banack & Miche Bag Additionally, VSB dancers were offered the opportunity to express interest in two summer dance camp scholarships by expressing why “I Love to Dance!” through art and written word. The instructors were impressed by the many entries and were moved to learn what dance means to so many.

Miss Laura’s Summer Dance Camp

Drea Lee’s MOVE! SUMMER DANCE CAMP WINNER: Kailyn Kuhn, SPONSOR: Drea Lee Vegreville School of Ballet is most grateful for the continued support and encouragement from the community, which has allowed VSB to provide quality dance training in Vegreville for nearly 40 years. Our most sincere gratitude is extended to all VSB scholarship sponsors and congratulations go out to this year’s recipients.

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insulated coveralls for the other 9 months out of the year).

I hope you’re standing there thinking how lucky you are to be living in this country, because you are. My friend, you live in the land of Double Doubles, Poutine, proper beer, more or less a lack of poisonous snakes (save for those we elect, and five rattlers in Drumheller), universal healthcare and back bacon, the Crispy Crunch chocolate bar (not available in the US, sorry Uncle Sam), true legends of hockey like

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Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, Rocket Richard, Patrick Roy and hopefully soon, Connor McDavid.

If these timbits of history (see what I did there?) aren’t enough, then consider that during wartime at the turn of the 20th century, Canadians earned international respect for winning battles that were thought unwinnable in WWI, sent some of their best hockey players (again with the hockey) off to fight in WWII, earn decorations for valour, and then return to become all-star NHL’ers. …eh.

We have spirit, we have pride, and above all, a distinctly Canadian sense of humour. We don’t call emergency services when our door is filled to the top with snow – we stick our Pilsner’s in it and call in sick.

Presumable because we’ve already stocked up with enough Kraft Dinner, hotdogs and Mr. Noodles to last the winter just in case a blizzard happens to shut us in – as it does every year in one spot or another.

So puff your chest with pride, you fine Canadian Man or Woman. You are a born rock star of the north, a

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slayer of smokies and a champion of turning some of the most rugged terrain on earth into your own playground. You have the day off today unless you’re working at a bar or restaurant, in which case you are performing a public service by slinging ale and hot wings for all the other hardworking Canucks who’ve worked up a mighty thirst and hunger at this point.

Either way, we salute you, as we salute our great nation.

Cheers, Eh.

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Andrew’s run for the bus makes a big splash Andrew School Submitted The 4th annual ‘Run for the Bus’ was held on a cold and wet June 13th in Andrew. Despite the cool weather, the fundraiser for the Andrew School Athletics Program was another great success raising $2400! Highest fundraiser was Vanessa Ostashek with $690, 2nd highest was Carri Hrehorets at $260, and 3rd highest was Jessica Goddu at $225. The

money will help offset the travel expenses of various sport competitions including volleyball, basketball, golf, badminton, and track.

Corporate sponsor, Andrew Servus Credit Union, donated T-shirts to all participants.

Grade 5 & 6 teacher, Greg Cruickshank, set a new record completing the 10 km course in 38 minutes. A thank you to everyone who continues to participate and support this annual event.

Andrew School teacher,Greg Cruickshank,set a new course record at 38 minutes in the10 km run during the annual Run for the Bus.(Andrew School/Photo)

Volunteer, Cheryl Bodnarek, was the official money counter during the annual ‘Run for the Bus’ sponsored by Andrew Servus Credit Union. (Andrew School/Photo)

Vanessa Ostashek, Rosa Pinzauti & Elke Carr complete their 4 km walk in support of the Andrew School‘Run for the Bus’ fundraiser.Vanessa raised an amazing $690.00 for the Andrew School Athletics Program! (Andrew School/Photo)

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The Bears win it!

David Chau Head Coach The Vegreville Bears won the Edmonton Rural Recreational Baseball Tier 2 League Midget Championship (ERRBL) game against the Spruce Grove with a final score of 13-5, bringing home the gold. The boys played great and the field was packed with over a

hundred spectators and fans watching the game. Special gratitude goes out to Vegreville Plumbing and Heating Ltd for providing the boys with a cooler full of Gatorade, as it was such a beautiful and hot day for baseball it was very much appreciated by the whole team. The boys will be going on to play provincial ball this July.

VCHS Class of 2015 will reach for the stars in life

Back row from left to right: David Chau (head coach),Jarden Huchulak, Aidan Baxandall, Caleb Baldwin, Nicholas Chau, Sarah Hrabec, Nick Zyla, Dakota Pyzik, Brady Pyzik, Ninian Jorge. Front row from left to right: Nick Steinbach, Josh Micklich, Noah Budinski, Dryden Bezovie, Marko Baydala. (Photo Submitted)

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Friends gather together. (Left to right) Valedictorian Duncan Giebelhaus, Faith Swedgan and Emina Sejdinovic. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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VCHS Class of 2015 will reach for the stars in life

Rosanne Fortier 69 VCHS graduates will set the world to a higher standard than ever known before! The theme for VCHS Class of 2015: ‘A night under the stars’ fitted perfectly with the grace and elegance the grads of Vegreville Composite High School demonstrated at their graduation ceremony at Vegreville Social Centre on June 26.

The messages echoed that these graduates will continue to be ‘stars in life’ if they try their best, treasure their uniqueness and morals and treat others the way they want to be treated.

The MCs were Tyrell Larcombe and Kaylee Siggelkow.

The evening opened with a beautifully sung version of O’ Canada by

brate their journey and future. “You have not been alone; this room is filled with people who loved, supported, pushed and challenged you.

In a small way, your achievement is theirs too. You have honored your family, friends and community with your achievement also.”

Mayor Myron Hayduk said that there is nothing wrong with trying a few different things; it gives you experience and knowledge.

“Have a good work ethic and you will go far,” Hayduk mentioned.

Ray Welsh, EIPS Board of Trustees was a g raduate of VCHS. “VCHS has a proud history of producing stars in the last 48 years; their graduates have gone on to distinguish themDuncan Giebelhaus’s Valedictorian address said that the graduates will all go in selves locally, different directions to pursue their passions and ambitions.“Be proud of the dis- provincially, tinct and dignified individuals that you have become.” (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) nationally and internationally.

Their graduates have excelled in business, medicine, education, professional sports, the trades, agriculture, journalism, science, the arts and other fields.”

“Tonight you young men and women are prepared to start a new life f illed with the adventures of youth. I encourage you to set high standards of integrity for

Faith Swedgan.

Next was the introduction of the graduates where each one was supplemented by a song with lyrics which ref lected each graduate’s personality.

Following this, the MCs introduced their Principal, Jeff Hollinshead noting that he always put VCHS first in his life. Hollinshead’s address stated that the graduates were there to cele-

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Alberta Health Services ALBERTA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM has a variety of workshops available in the Vegreville area !

Weight Wise, Craving Change, Diabetes the Basics and Better Choices, Better Health.

Call 1-877-314-6997 for more information and to register. All classes will take place at the Vegreville Community Health Centre (5318-50 Street) Vegreville Food Bank Is located in the Maple Street Worship Centre at 4615 Maple Street and is open Tuesday 10am – noon year round & Friday from 10am – noon September to June. Phone 780-632-6002 Vegreville Rotary Peace Park Bookings please call John Sawiak 780-632-3208 Girl Guides of Canada SPARKS – Kindergarten & Grade 1 to be determined.

BROWNIES – Grades 2 & 3 meet every Wednesday from 6: 00-7:30pm GUIDES – Grades 4 to 6 meet Thursday from 6:308 : 00pm PATHFINDERS – Grades 7 to 9 meet every Wednesday from 7:15-8 :45pm. All groups meet at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple Street, Vegreville. For more information call Pamela 780-632-7147 Oil Wives Club of Vegreville. A smile. A handclasp. A world of welcome. Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around or over 60 years. We are here for any woman whose partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry.

We meet once a month to foster friendship.

Please call Ellen @ 780-632-4922 or Shirley @ 780-632-3283 for more information.

Basilian Fathers Museum ( Mundare).

Please visit the Basilian Fathers Museum ( Mundare) this summer to see its latest exhibit, “Peter Lipinski: Large and Small Canvases,” along with an ongoing display devoted to Bp. Budka in Canada. The museum is open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm and weekends, July and August, 1-5pm.

Vegreville Regional Museum. Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame.

Open Year Round. May-Sept Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Oct-April phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780) 632-7650 Historical Village and Pioneer Museum at Shandro. Located on Highway 857, midway between highway 45 and 28 north of Willingdon. A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum features 14 major buildings and artifacts from 1900 – 1930. Hours: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day weekend Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Admission by donation, For more information call (780) 603-1198 HEADS UP for AA Meets at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8 : 00 PM 3rd floor.

Alanon New Beginning Meeting Thursday at 8 : 00 p.m. Call 780-275-0054 for location.

Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at

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VALID 4843-49 St., Vegreville. For more information contact Jody Nicholson at 780632-2418.

“Women’s Book Club” meets first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library

Every Monday 1: 00pm to 2 : 00pm. Join us in the Mundare Drop-In Centre “Walk-Along” fitness program. Literature available to help you with your personal program. Walk at the Drop- in Centre, and also, weather permitting, we will walk in Ukainia Park.

Everyone Welcome!!

THE RED HAT ROSES, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, an international social group for mature women, meet for fun and friendship at Leonel’s Place at 1:30pm the second Monday of every month. See www. redhatsociety.com

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Tuesday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014 – 50 St, Vegreville, AB. For info call 780-632-2933. www.therockmc.com TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Weighin 4:45pm. Meeting 5:30pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple St., Vegreville.

780-632-7433 or 780-658-2670.

Every Wednesday Trapshooting Outdoor Range 7: 00pm. Contact Geoff 780-6321432 341 MUNDARE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:309 : 00pm through the school year. Youth 1218 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341. Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www.aircadetleague.com Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Two Hills. If interested, please contact Deen 780-603-6090 or Waseem 780-603-8443 Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Vegreville. If interested, please contact Hesham 780-603-6245 / 780-632-2721 or Azeem 780-885-2627 LOAVES & FISHES Lunch starting Friday September 10 – 11:30am-1: 00pm every Friday except stat holidays. Good Food.

Bring old friends. Make new friends. All are welcome. 4615 Maple St. (60 St.), VPC Church. No charge.

How Disciples live Bible study and workshops. We meet every Friday night at The Rock 5014-50 St. at 7pm. Call for info 780-632-2933 or www.therockmc.com Bible Study at 10 am at the Vegreville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5258 – 46 Ave. Everyone Welcome.

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Saturday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014-50 Street Vegreville, AB. For info call 780-632-2933. www.therockmc.com Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Joyce Porayko 780-632-3830 or Secretary Leah Henderson 780-632-6565.

Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club at 7:30 p.m. at Vegreville Regional Museum. Call 780-632-7729 or 780-632-3495 Nonviolence Study Group for anyone wanting to learn more about the principals of nonviolence and how to apply them in today’s world. If you are passionate about making a difference, or just curious to learn more, please join us from 7-8 pm. Call Kim at 780-658-2550 for location details.

Vegreville Elks Lodge #143 meets first Thursday every month except July and August. Meetings are held in the Elks Hall at 7:30 pm. Contact Robert Bennett 780632-4717.

Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta, Fish & Game Association) Please check website VWF.ca Email: vegrevillewildlife@gmail. com

THE CLASSY CANADIANS, a chapter of the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, a national social group for mature women meet for fun friendship and caring at Leonel’s Place the fourth Monday of every month at 1:30pm.

See www.crownjewelsofcanada.com Vegreville Lions Club meets at Sunshine Senior Centre – 4630 - 49 Street. Meeting 7 p.m. 2ND and 4TH Tuesday except July and August.

Kinsmen Club of Vegreville holds meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Course. Call Mike Webb at 780-632-2666 days THE ALBERTA DRAFT HORSE CLUB meetings every 2nd Saturday of every 2nd month. 780-764-2099 Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July and August. Meetings held in EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM (St. Joseph’s Hospital) at 7: 00 p.m. Call 780-632-6323 Royal Canadian Legion Vegreville Branch #39 General Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of September, November, February and June at 7: 00pm. All members welcome to attend.

The Red Hot Red Hats meet the second and fourth Friday of each month at 1:30 pm.

See www.redhatsociety.com Contact Millie 780-632-2148 Vegreville Garden Club meets the last Monday every month at the Seniors Sunshine Club, 4630 – 49 St. at 7: 00 p.m.

President – Olga Jamison 780-632-2945 The New Vegreville Aquarium Club meets every last Monday at 7: 00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library “Writer’s Group” meets last Tuesday of each month at 2 : 00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library Legacy 4 Health Indoor Walking Program for Older Adults 10-11am at the Vegreville Centennial Library Gymnasium 4709-50 St, Contact Irvin Cowan 780-632-2977, Jim Nicholson 780-632-6437, Carol Lynn Babiuk 780-632-3331 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866645-3900 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893 AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 632-2261 for more information UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.

Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services, community funded agency Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB.

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Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. – Monday to Friday, 8 :15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone 632-6617.

The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a toll-free, confidential service available to those in the 632exchange. Phone 632- 7070.

The Kinette Club of Vegreville meets every 3nd Wednesday of the month. Joining the Kinette Club is a great way to meet new friends and to get in the community. For more information, please call 632-2848.

Viking AA Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8 : 00 p.m.

Wednesday nights.

VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English). Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting. Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal?

Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program. Visit www. vegmin.com or call 780-632-7920 for more information.

Senior Floor Curling at 1: 00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club. 55+.

Call 780-632-2624.

Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills. Phone: 632-7920 for interviews.

Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 572944A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise.

Every Sunday at 10 :30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer.

But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int.Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Robert 780-656-5829 Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn.

Regular meetings, held every last Tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Everyone Welcome.

New to town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomer’s potluck lunch. 121pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-632-3966 for locations & info.

AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8 : 00 p.m.

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VCHS SEVEC exchange 2015

Roy Mills SEVEC Group Organizer Vegreville Composite High students concluded their 2015 SEVEC Exchange with Bluefield High in PEI with great success. Twenty one PEI students were twinned with twenty one Vegreville Composite students for the one week reciprocal exchange. From April 26 to May 3, we were host to Bluefield and were able to show them much of our province, including a tour through Rocky Mountain House, stopping at the Bighorn Dam, Saskatchewan River Crossing, The Crowfoot Glacier, Lake Louise and staying for two days in Banff. While in Banff, students had a guided tour of the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel where they learned the history of this famous hotel and its founder Cornelius Van Horne. Students

also enjoyed a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain where they could survey the beauty of the mountain ranges around Banff. At trip to this area is not complete without a dip in the hot springs and a visit to Bow Falls.

Leaving Banff, we travelled to Drumheller for a visit to the Tyrell Museum, the Hoodoos and a tour of the Atlas Coal mine, a National Historic Site and the last remaining Tipple in Canada. The Alberta itinerary continued with a day touring Alberta agriculture businesses including Highland Feeders and the Lavoy Hutterite Colony.

Students gained insight into the diversity of our province. The last day of organized activities took them for a guided tour of our legislature and then off to West Edmonton Mall for the afternoon. A concluding banquet was

held on the last evening in Vegreville, where each visitor was given some impressive handmade items to take home.

Vegreville Composite students travelled to PEI on May 23 and returned May 30. Our students were treated to a week of Maritimes hospitality. We travelled to many beautiful sites in PEI including beaches on the North and South shores. Students toured Island Preserves, Anne of Green Gables, walked by historic Province House, which was closed for renovations in preparation for Canada’s 150th anniversary. Students toured the Lieutenant Governor’s residence and stood on the very steps where our Fathers of Confederation stood for the only photograph of this group ever taken.

Students visited Founders Hall which

July 1, 2015 provided students with a history of the building of Canada starting with the Charlottetown Conference with each room the students entered, additional province and territories joined confederation. We next travelled to Halifax where we toured the Citadel, a fortress built to protect Halifax harbour. Some students chose to tour the HMCS Montreal with former VCHS student Chanse Swedgan. We enjoyed a very informative visit while aboard his ship.

Many thanks to Chanse for providing this rare opportunity. We next travelled to picturesque Peggy’s Cove where students could feel the brisk Atlantic air and take photos of this popular spot.

Returning to Bluefield, students had their first experience at playing bubble soccer. The exchange concluded with a windup banquet, with gifts presented to our students.

The benefits of these exchanges are far reaching. Not only do students gain first hand historical knowledge of Canada, which is a SEVEC mandate, they see the geographical and cultural differences, and similarities all the while making friendships that are often long-lasting. Vegreville Composite is grateful to this community and surrounding area for supporting the many fundraising activities in order for this activity to take place. Education beyond the classroom is often the highlight for participating students. Next year’s Sevec exchange will be another exciting learning experience for students at Vegreville Composite High School.

Why should we think about social development?

By encouraging social development at a young age, we enable children to: - Build friendships - Effectively relate to and communicate with others - Develop a sense of who they are - Accept responsibility for their actions - Positively contribute to their families, schools, and communities Here are some fun ways you can practice positive social behavior with your child this summer: - Help children build friendships and relate to others by: Setting up play dates, or by enrolling your child in community programs - Help children communicate with others by: Making paper plate puppets and practicing

positive communication techniques with your child - Help children develop personal identity by: Reading books and attending events that teach your child about their language, culture and heritage - Help children accept responsibility for their actions by: Involving your child in household chores by giving them simple tasks such as putting laundry away or turning off the lights at bedtime - Help children positively contribute to their communities by: Volunteering with your child at community events such as vEGGfest and the Vegreville Country Fair

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It was fitting that EIPS Board of Trustee, Mr. Ray Welsh presented a speech at the VCHS graduation ceremony because Welsh is a graduate of VCHS. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

MCs, Tyrell Larcombe and Kaylee Siggelkow led the graduation ceremony with grace.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

“Tonight you young men and women are prepared to start a new life filled with the adventures of youth, I encourage you to set high standards of integrity for yourselves. Your new life will hold greater responsibilities for you than you ever known,” EIPS Superintendent, Mr. Mark Ligouri stated. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2

yourselves. Your new life will hold greater responsibilities for you than you have ever known. Older people have traveled the same road you have and they felt the same excitement and apprehension that you do.”

EIPS Superintendent, Mr. Mark

Ligouri added to Welsh’s comments with a few of his own on the value of accepting responsibility. “Don’t place blame with an error or mistake, accept that it occurred and go about making it right. We fashion a life in the manner of our own choosing. Crave yourself and your life into a masterpiece of art.”

For t Saskatchewan – Vegreville MLA Jessica

Littlewood was in attendance and had these words to offer. “I graduated a short while ago from high school but I haven’t forgotten the feelings I had.

You will be given opportunities you would have never imagined. I look back to see if I would have believed becoming a MLA for really great and warm constituents could have happened to me, the answer would have been no. To be able to serve is an honor and a truly humbling experience. Think big! I wish you all the best and don’t forget when you are afraid to fall; we are all here to catch you.”

The Guest Speaker was Mrs. Jeanette Footz who retired from teaching at VCHS. Footz’s address stated that God created the stars but men are the constellations. The graduates’ lives lie within their control and they must reach deep within themselves to explore the massive spaces and infinite possibilities. “We sometimes focus too much on the darkness between the stars and we can’t see the light. These

are the times when the real work is done; when we navigate our way without the stars. After the dark times, the stars come out again, one twinkle at a time but we will be awarded. Let your parents guide you with dignity and humanity.”

Mary-Anne Baldwin presented the tribute to the parents where she stated that their great love affirmed the graduate’s identities. To this, Mrs. Shauna Micklich offered the parents’ reply.

Angel Wittkopf presented the Tribute to the Teachers where she stated that each teacher created a path for each student that passed through them. “Our teachers worked tirelessly for our benefit. We owe our success to our teachers and parents who both went beyond their call of duty. Our teachers were the push we received to go on and do bigger and better things.”

Mr. Max Latte offered the teacher’s reply.

Duncan Giebelhaus’s Valedictorian address said that the graduates will all go in different directions to pursue their passions and ambitions. “Be proud of the distinct and dignified

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Fort Saskatchewan – Vegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood told the graduates that they might be in for some pleasant surprises with their future.“I look back to see if I would have believed becoming a MLA for really great and warm constituents could have happened to me, the answer would have been no.To be able to serve is an honor and a humbling experience.” (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Mayor Myron Hayduk said that there was nothing wrong with the graduates trying a few different things because it gives them experience and knowledge.

individuals that you have become. Be ready to embrace whatever your future holds and fully discover all that life has to offer. You and you alone are in control of your life. As Shakespeare once said, it is not in the stars to hold your destiny but in us. Class of 2015, it was a privilege to have shared this time with you and I wish you the best in the future.”

The graduates who made their first big step in life are Hannah Adams, Emina Bajric, Mary-Anne Baldwin, Holly Basaraba, Payten Baxandall, Graham Benoit, Ashley Cardinall, Jenean Cherniawsky, Karly Chizawsky, Tara-Dawn Coll-Korchinski, Pailey Corbett, Breann Dorey, Sean Embury, Jasmine Fenske, Duncan Giebelhaus, Kendall Haagsma, Litania Holyk, Chayse Hope, Austyne Hrabec, Haley Hunka, Jonathan Jubenville, Leah Jubenville, Khansaa Jutt, Brady i

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“We sometimes focus too much on the darkness between the stars and we can’t see the light.These are the times when the real work is done; when we navigate our way without the stars.”guest speaker, Mrs. Jeannette Footz stated. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Graduates-embrace your new staircase but watch your steps!

Rosanne Fortier Every time I cover a graduation ceremony, I notice so much promise in the young people who are graduating. They have all the essential inner personality traits and skills to choose the right path for their lives.

However the planet of life after high school whirls in different colors and motion.

Choose a career path that feels at home for you. We are all designed to do different things with our lives. Just because everyone in your family is a lawyer, this doesn’t mean you’re meant to do that type of work. Think what the world would look like if everyone was a lawyer.

When you venture on to post-secondary education, you will be surrounded by an ocean of students who are just as curious about the world as you. This is your opportunity to study, work hard, learn all you can and be prepared to be the best in your chosen field someday.

Try not to be too much of a people pleaser and notice who you upset in life.

If you get a good person angry, you might

have to reform your ways or at least reflect on why it happened. But if this person doesn’t have integrity, your actions could be based on the right choices.

Always exercise your right to vote! If the person you voted for isn’t elected, accept the politician who is elected.

Try to support them to do the best job they can. Life is easier when we accept what we cannot change, change what we can and have the wisdom to know the difference.

Designer clothing, the latest gadgets, or goofing off for attention might not be your key to popularity anymore. People will notice a genuine person who is interested in and cares about others. Have a sense of humour about life’s ironies.

Sometimes all you’ll be able to do is laugh.

Be someone’s guardian angel without

this person being aware of it. Life is a difficult road for our friends and extra help given can often result in extra help gotten.

If you are a bit attracted to a potential partner, give them a chance. The finest love didn’t always start with shooting arrows and horns blowing.

From my experience being a reporter, I interviewed a lady who felt nothing initially but grew to love her fine husband dearly.

Remember, looks disappear but the goodness of a person never does.

Flowers don’t always bloom better in someone else’s garden. I grew up in Edmonton. So, I’m aware that there are advantages and disadvantages to urban and rural life. If you keep your eyes open, you will notice the sense of community Vegreville has. It’s a great place to raise a

family, run a business or pursue a career.

When you enter the workforce, unlike school where the teachers admired you for working hard, you might encounter an employer or co-worker who doesn’t notice or appreciate a good worker. This is the real world! The experience will teach you to value the special employer who recognizes a responsible and diligent worker.

Follow the suggestions a specialist in your field gives you. They have traveled the road before you did.

Try to balance your life between work and relaxation. All relationships need times of togetherness to grow. Even your working life gets done better when a person’s mind and body is refreshed from relaxation time.

Try to be bold because usually what you are worried about will never happen.

Always be yourself too. God made you the way He did for a special purpose that only you can fulfill. And yes, you will make a real difference to the world; just believe in yourself.

Drag racing has smooth ride

(right to left) Jamie Kostyal, representative for VDRA presents a cheque to Kendall Freed for his first place win for King of the Hill. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) (right to left) Jamie Kostyal, representative for VDRA presents Ian Ross with cash for his third place win for King of the Hill. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

(Right to left) Race One-first place winner, Mike Mesi who also won second place in the King of the Hill, second place winner, Dawn Henderson and third place winner, Bill Mesi. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier “It was the smoothest race so far.” Sean Chilibecki, Vice-President of Vegreville Drag Racing Association said. The drag races on June 20 had a decent turnout with 32 cars racing, with many participants from Edmonton.

“The race is a friendly, family-oriented event where participants will have a unique experience. Anyone can be a spectator or a racer. Minors can race. If they don’t have a valid driver’s license, they need a competition license.” Jamie Kostyal, Registration Attendant explained. “This race is a good place for people to learn. You are racing against yourself, not necessarily against other people. There are cash prizes if you can maintain your own speed and time. A

slow car can win against a fast car. If you come to watch, you gain the experience of seeing everything from drag race cars, muscle cars, rat-rods to sport cars.”

The total prize winnings for the race were over $1,000. Race One’s first prize winner was Mike Mesi who also won second prize for King of the Hill. Second place for Race One was forwarded to Dawn Henderson and third place for Race One went to Bill Mesi.

First place for King of the Hill was presented to Kendall Freed, second place to Mike Mesi and third place to Ian Ross.

If you want to be part of this fun experience, Vegreville Drag Racing Association is seeking volunteers to land a hand.