Vegreville News Advertiser - December 22, 2014

VOL. 67 NO. 50

T H E PA P E R T H AT ’ S G O I N G P L AC E S !

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2014

A classy gesture

The Classy Canadians Chapter of the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, and the Red Hat Roses Chapter of the Red Hat Society contributed scarves, gloves, mittens and toques to compliment the Christmas Bureau’s“Coats for Kids” program.The donation was received by Joanne Veldkamp, Owner/Manager of Vegreville Dairy Queen and volunteer for the Vegreville Christmas Bureau. (Fran Lazarowich/Submitted)

Hats off to the Red Hots

The ladies of the Red Hot Red Hats Chapter are supporting Christmas Bureau this year with their $130 donation.

(Millie Hansen/Submitted)

Big Bowling Update!

See page 9 for story

Students vs. Staff See page 13 for story

VVA introduces Dianna M. Sapara See page 23 for story

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GCWCC Co-Chair, Amber Malarski, presents Jim Nicholson with a cheque for Legacy 4 Health. Also pictured are Irvin Cowan and Terry Kubin. (Photo Submitted)

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GCWCC Co-Chair, Katt Mousavi, presents Norm Theroux with a cheque for Haying in the 30s. (Photo Submitted)

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GCWCC Co-Chair, Amber Malarski, presents Gabriel Perepetelza with a cheque for VALID. Also pictured, from left to right, are Jody Nicholson, Karen Streets, Lorraine Korpan,Wayne Antoniuk and GCWCC volunteer Nathalie Ewanchuk. (Photo Submitted)

Case Processing Center delivers triple hit of support Amber Malarski Submitted Staff at the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville were bustling during the month of October for the Federal Government’s annual Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC).

Employees participated in a variety of events within the office; such as bake sales, dress up day themes, a soup cook off, gift basket draws and silent auctions to raise money for the United Way, Health Partners and local charities.

For the 2014 campaign, it was decided that a portion of money raised would be donated to Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS), Haying in the 30s, Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity (V.A.L.I.D), Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada with funds directed to the Lakeland region, the Vegreville Food Bank, and Legacy 4 Health. A previously held Ice Bucket Challenge donated contributions to the ALS Society of Alberta.

A total of $21,010.79 was raised and donated during the 2014 GCWCC event at

CPCV. Over 1,652 lbs of food was brought in by employees and donated to the Vegreville Food Bank.

113 items of warm winter clothing were collected and donated to the Christmas Bureau.

Campaign Co-Chairs witnessed the impact of tremendous community support from staff who offered to volunteer, businesses, organizations and individuals who donated time, monetary contributions and prizes.

We’d like to acknowledge the local businesses that graciously donated goods to the campaign: Dairy Queen, Everything Tea, Grant Miller, Tim Horton’s, Co-op, Snap Fitness, Rocky Mountain Equipment, Hair Fantasies, Boston Pizza, Subway, Peavey Mart, the Kinsmen Golf Club and Cabella’s in Edmonton.

On behalf of the community of Vegreville and surrounding area, we, at the Case Processing Centre is grateful to you all for being so generous in your contributions and participation.

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Smile of the

WEEK

Dear,SantaClaus and Mrs. Claus I would like a little pony for Christmas, for my mom I would like a new pair of socks, and for my dad I would like a new computer, for my sister i would like a new dress (I have 7), for my brothers I would like boy perfume (I have 2) Please and Thank you!

Love Heidi

Name: Kade Dribnenki Likes: Star Wars, Lego Dislikes: bossy people, boring things.

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Andrew School building student’s lives

First aid instructor, Barry Goertz, gives instructions to gr. 10 students, Ryan Leliuk, Dawson Danyluk & Brandon McCullough.

Andrew School gr. 10 students took an all-day First Aid course on Nov. 18th. Brandon McCullough & Ryan Leliuk are attending to‘patient’ Dawson Danyluk while Bryce Hrehorets & Tyra Shulko are attending to ‘patient’ Mrs. Christensen.

Andrew School Submitted

As part of Andrew School’s High School Flexibility project, our junior and senior high students attend seminars every Friday afternoon from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. During the first three months of the school year, some wonderful opportunities and presentations have been available to our students. Sessions

on bullying, careers, internet safety, RCMP officers & police dog training, and workplace safety have taken place in the Fine Arts room of the school.

Quite a few of these sessions have been offered through the SAFFRON Centre in Sherwood Park and Learning Clicks which is part of ALIS (A lberta Learning Information Service).

Recently Fire Chief Barry Goertz, of the Andrew Village Fire Department, gave an all-day First Aid course to our Grade 10 students. Sessions coming up in the next few months include Internet Integrity, Trading Up, Sexual Assault, Self-Image, Money Mat ters, Boundaries, Sexual Disconnect, and Armed Forces Recruitment.

Constable Jason Zaplachinski of the Sherwood Park detachment, Constable Jenna Simms of the Two Hills detachment & Constable Matt Macumber of the Smoky Lake detachment with his canine partner, Griffin, speak to Andrew school students about the training of police dogs.

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Big bowling update!

Corinne Audy Submitted Youth Bowling winners A big hats off goes out to our October Youth Bowler of the Month Winners: Senior, Dallas Svitich , Junior Alyssa Zuk iwsk i, Bantam Katelyn Parent, PeeWee

Graycen Dasa luk , Bowlasaur us Dayla Kaechole and Best Sportsmanship, Gavin Worobec. You are awesome!

On December 1, the youth bowlers of Vegreville who qualified to bowl off for the title of Bowler of the Month played off.

Congratulations to the November Youth Bowler of the Month, you did some great bowling!

The proud winners are as follows: Bowlasaurus Div ision: LUCAS ZIPRICK. PeeWee Div ision: LIZ GALANDY,Best Sportsmanship: ABBY CONTINUED TO PAGE 12

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An electrifying performance

Andrew School students from grades 1-6 were treated to an afternoon of song & dance by the talented performers of the ATCO Energy Theatre. ATCO Electric & ATCO Gas provide a free-of-charge educational program to Alberta students on safety issues relating to the hazards of electricity and natural gas. Students also learn how to avoid potentially fatal situations. (Andrew School/ Submitted )

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School Boards’ Ongoing Engagement with the Community Trina Boymook EIPS Board Chair School boards regularly engage staff, students, and parents in consultations, and we know what we need to engage them in. The interests of these stakeholders are quite clear – they have a direct connection to and investment in the educational services we provide.

We also know how to reach these stakeholders and have multiple ways to facilitate

these conversations.

What we haven’t figured out is how we do the same for those who are not directly connected to our schools and our school division on a regular basis.

When the Education Act comes into force in September 2015, boards will be responsible for engaging and collaborating with members of the general community regarding school division direction

and results. Individual trustees will also be responsible for engaging the community in education matters.

Some of the challenges that face school boards lie with people not always understanding the stake they have in education when they don’t have children in school. This really comes to light at election time as many will respond: “I don’t have kids in schools, so…?”

Despite responses like these, we know people care about what is happening in our schools.

You only have to look at recent public reaction to teachers giving out zeros or the media attention around the math curriculum to see that the broader community is engaged in education.

These reactions are evidence that those who don’t have kids in school do care, and they may have strong opin-

ions about how education is delivered.

The question now is how do we tap into public engagement and opinion on a regular basis, rather than only in response to intense scrutiny on specific issues?

School boards will not only need to figure out what our community in general would like to weigh in on, but how we can reach out to them in an intentional, genuine way.

In our division’s 2015-2018 Three-Year Education Plan, trustees have identified community engagement as one of our priority areas.

Over the next few months, trustees will consider strategies to meet this expectation. Whatever the strategies decided on, we must keep in mind that success will come from trying and maybe failing, and then trying again.

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PRITCHARD, Ba nta m Div ision: OWEN WOROBEC, Back Row: Senior Div ision: CASEY F ISH ER , Ju n ior Division: ANTHONY KISILEVICH

Special Olympics winners On November 15, Saturday, 101 Special Olympic athletes competed in the annual Fall Bash hosted by Vegreville.

Athletes

f rom E d monton, Sher wo o d Pa rk , Wetaskiwin, Camrose, St. Paul and Vegreville bowled off in friendly rivalry to see who would win the Vegreville Annual Trophy. After a shift of bowling 3 games at Vegreville Lanes, the teams arrived at the Sunshine Club and were entertained with Karaoke, Dancing and games organized by volu nteers, K a ley Martin and Laurel Petkau. At six thirty the bowling was completed and everyone had arrived at the club for a delicious dinner of roast beef and much more.

Many awards were given out for High Pins Over Average, Best

Sportsmanship, Scratch Highs.

Top Team was Vegreville.

Congrat ulations to Vegreville’s very own, Tammy Mingo, Phillip Fraser, Sonia Kosub, Rick Sydora and Lloyd Beer. A great time was had by all. A high-five of appreciation goes out to all the volunteers who make this event so special.

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St. Martin’s School concerts volleyball game between students and staff

There was a lot of action and constant cheering when these grades 5/6 students at St. Martin’s School engage in a volleyball game against the staff and teachers on November 21. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

News Advertiser Page 13 Rosanne Fortier St. Martin’s School came alive in spirit as students cheered and chanted during the volleyball game of the grades 5/6 students against teachers and staff on November 21.

“This volleyball game was a celebration of our grades 5/6 teams because this was the first grade 5/6 team we had at St. Martin’s.

“The two teams played in two tournaments and were coached by myself, a student teacher, Vanessa Austin and St. Mary’s grade 12 student’s Kassidy Dmytriw.

“We were all very impressed by the growth and sportsmanship our students demonstrated over the season.” Joseph Dumont, Principal said. “This was a nice way to wrap up the season.”

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881 Outriders 4-H Light Horse Club News Jessie Lentz/ Katy Poche-Hegland Submitted Our group has gotten started this fall with meetings at Sodbusters Stables in Hardisty. We have been riding Western and English.

We have been very fortunate to have the use of some horses for those who do not own one, but are still looking for more well broke older horses. On November 9th we had a jumping clinic with Sherry Engerdahl of Wainwright. The group started on the flat, learning basic skills and equitation and ended up with a full course over small fences in the Sodbusters arena. After the first two morning lessons, everyone was spoiled with an absolutely delicious lunch made by Theresa Bitzer at Sodbusters. We had soup, grilled cheese, sweet and sour meatballs, salad, veggies, cheese and juice. Thersa had a bit of

help from Jessie Lentz and Katy Poche-Hegland from the Viking area.

The 881 Outriders 4-H club has over a dozen students participating from the Czar, Hardisty, Viking, Killam, Amisk and Sedgewick areas.

These are ideal for anyone wishing to obtain instructor of beginners or coaching status at some point. If anyone is interested, they can call Carole Poche at 780 336 4804. Dates can be arranged. Books are available for the rider levels, along with the Stable Management in Canada book from the Alberta Equestrian Federation online.

Call if you would like to be tested, remember to get your English and/or Western rider level books and Stable Management in Canada and study before you come.

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Enbridge making happy trails

Enbridge Inc. presents a $50 0 0 cheque to the County of Minburn for recently improved and developed walking trails at Lake Wapasu. Their f u nd ing helped to improve existing and add

new walk ing trails for the enjoyment and use by ever yone. Pictured left to right: Enbridge Public Affairs Advisor (Western Region) Lisa Seeley, Count y of Minbu rn Division 4 Councillor

David Rattray, Count y of Minburn Reeve Eric Anderson, Count y of Minburn Div ision 5 Councillor Tara Kuzio.

(Photo Submitted)

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EMPLOYMENT

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A.L. Horton Running Club continues despite cold conditions

EMPLOYMENT

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Phone: Ian 632-3680

A throwback from earlier in the year when the students at A.L. Horton their running club. Every Monday after school, the students would stretch before running 1 Km around the perimeter of the school yard. It is great to see so many students participating. As the temperatures have now dropped, students in grades four and up are prepping in the school gym for the Running Room Games starting Mondays after school until February’s event. The function will happen at the U of A’s Butterdome, and was formerly known as the Edmonton Journal games. (Tracey Palamarek/Submitted)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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AFSC’s meal in the field brings delicious results

Another successful harvest season was celebrated on October 17, 2014 with a Meal in the Field sponsored by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC). Doug Megley was selected as the lucky winner in a random AFSC draw and invited family and guests to share a fully catered meal prepared by RMD’s Food Services which included delicious fried chicken and pumpkin pie. Doug Megley and his family farm near Andrew and were happy to celebrate with good food and fellowship after their hard work. (Shelley Wiebe/Submitted)

ATCO Gas supports Vortex Football

Lundyn Baxandall, secretary of the Vegreville Football Association, accepts a cheque from Ron Dicks, ATCO Gas Vegreville Foreman. Dellas Baxandall, President of the Vegreville Football Association, accepts a donation from ATB. The team is indebted to Phyllis Tarapacki for her fundraising and doing the ALS Icebucket Challenge. Generous contributions like these will be put towards the continued improvement of the new Vortex Storm Tower, which houses the teams’ concession and announcers or timekeepers. We are still looking for one more major sponsor of the tower! Donations of any kind are always greatly appreciated. If you are interested, please contact Dellas at 780 632 6793, or visit our Facebook page: Vegreville Vortex Football)/website www.vegrevillevortex.com.

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2001 KIA, 4 cyl, 4 dr, standard, $1600. PH: 780-922-5999

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Bachelor 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent. Excellent condition.

Spacious suites with balcony. Insuite storage, 2 or 3 appliances.

Rent includes water, heat and energized parking. Rent starts from $695; SD starts from $500. For more info and viewing call 780-6323102 or 780-632-6878 Mundare-Large one and 2 bedroom, adult living, NO PETS, 2 bdrm $850, 1 bdrm $750. Phone 780-914-2771 Vegreville – 2 bedroom, 1 bath, basement suite, clean, spacious, modern décor, ample parking, free laundry. Rent includes heat and water. Separate entrance. $690/mo + dd. 1-780-904-0393 Well maintained 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom townhouse available February 1, 2015. One block from A.L. Horton School. Contact (780) 275-2225 or (587) 280-1727. Rent is $975.00. NS and NP.

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2000 Windstar. Ex. engine & transmission. Body damage. For parts $750. 780-922-5999 2004 Montana. Fully loaded, clean inside, 130,000kms. $4250. 780922-5999.

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2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780922-5999

2006 Cobalt 2dr., automatic, clean, $5250. Phone 780-592-2167

FARMLAND Family farm operation looking to purchase or rent grain land. Ph: 780-632-4228

FEED Highland Feeders is purchasing feed barley. Please call the office at 780-768-2466.

Hay For Sale. Phone 780-632-4151

FOOD Honey for sale. 10 pounds $25.

Phone: 780-632-4077 Taking orders for Primrose Lake fish.

White fish, jack fish, and pickerel. Will be available after January 1st or sooner. Phone 306-825-3150

HELP WANTED

MISC.

Full Time Seasonal Greenhouse Labourers – Job includes flowers, planting and picking, planter assembly, watering plants, garbage cleanup, 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.

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Qualified candidate is expected to move into the building. Most suitable for retired single or couple. Fax resume and application to: 780488-8814 or email: rental. alberta@gmail.com

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Massage Therapist Wanted at the Vegreville Holistic Centre. Contact James 780-208-0887

Gravel for crushing. Gravel for concrete. Clean sand. 780-632-4151, 780-632-5614

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Skidoo – 2001 REV-XP 600 ACE 4 stroke, low km, like new comes with cover, 2 new helmets, never been used heated sunvisor, cargo bag sleigh, aircraft aluminum frame, powder coated removable windshield, maybe sold separately. Must be see. Phone 587-280-3376

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Phone John’s Small Engine Service 780-603-0337, 780-632-4595

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December 22, 2014 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. June-Aug Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Sept-May phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)632-7650

The Vegreville Kinsmen Club meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at Vegreville Golf Course.

Serving the communities greatest needs and making long lasting friendships is our goal. To join or for more information on our club contact Mike Webb 780-632-2666 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 1-866-645-3900 Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta Fish and Game Association) Please check website VWF.ca Email vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com V.A.L.I.D. (Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity) provides a variety of programs and services to persons with disabilities. For more information and assistance please call 632-2418.

Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July & August. Meetings are held in EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM (St. Joseph’s Hospital) at 7:00p.m. Call 780-632-6323 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 6322261 for more information.

Interested in joining Ukrainain singing group. 1 day a week, Starting February 2008 PH: 632-4691 after 6:00pm Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Shirley Preuss 780-632-3565 or secretary Leah Henderson 780632-6565.

HISTORICAL VILLAGE & PIONEER MUSEUM AT SHANDRO - located on Hwy 857, midway between Hwy 45 and 28, north of Willingdon. A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum features fourteen major buildings and artifacts from 1900 - 1930. Hours of Operation: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day Weekend, Thurs - Monday from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. For more information 780-603-1198. Admission

by Donation.

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

Vegreville Community Daycare is a licensed facility for children ages 13 months to school age. Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon-Fri. The Daycare has been in operation since 1990 & is run as a not-for-profit organization. To register, or for more i n f o r m a t i o n c o n tact Brandice Harsulla at the Daycare at 603-4417 Vegreville Peace Park Bookings – Please call John Sawiak 780-6323208 The Vegreville Food Bank is located in the Maple Street Worship Centre at 4615 - Maple Street and is open Tuesday mornings 10 am - 12 pm July & August only & Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 am - 12 pm September to June. Phone 632-6002 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 632-exchange. Phone 6327070.

UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.

Vegreville Ambassador Program Visiting? Considering a move here?

New in Town? For anyone who wants information on the community - events, services, facilities -- we’ve got the solution! Vegreville’s “Ambassadors” are trained volunteers eager to show you their Town.

To book a complimentary tour, customized to suit your needs, please call 632-2771.

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 780632-7920 for more information.

Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club every Monday & Thursday. 55+ Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building.

OIL WIVES CLUB OF VEGREVILLE: A smile, A handclasp, A word of welcome, Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around for 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 @ 780632-3283 for more information.

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 5729-44A 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 Heads up for AA meet at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8:00pm 3rd floor.

The Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club invites you to share your interests and ideas in classic & antique vehicles. Join us for our monthly meetings held the 1st Wednesday of the month (except January & August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Museum. It is not necessary to own a vehicle. PH: George 632-7729 or Orest 632-3495

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AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Mary 603-7783 Vegreville RC Flyers Clubmonthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Lutheran Church basement, 4513 Maple ST. Anyone interested in radio controlled flying is welcome to attend. Contact Fred 658-2664, Perry 688-3542 Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St Vegreville. For more information call Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418 Notice - Effective immediately the Wigmak Alanon Family Group has closed it’s doors. Contact Number 780-275-0054

SOKOLOSKY, Brenda In Loving Memory of Brenda Sokolsky who passed away December 18, 2013 It seems like only yesterday, but a year has passed.

You are ours to remember as long as your life lasts.

Forever loved by your daughter Jessica, Mother, brothers, Bryan, Allan, Darcy, Aunt Betty & Earl, Uncle Paul & Louise

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. 12-1pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-632-3966 for locations & info.

AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:30pm.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Starting September 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church.

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

RAWLUK, Terry May 30, 1995 – Dec. 12, 2012 It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

It’s so lonely without you here For you’re spending Christmas in Heaven this year.

Forever loved and sadly missed by loving mother Edna, and brother Dale

Wednesday – 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 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341.

Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www. aircadetleague.com 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 on the first and third Wednesday from 7–8 pm. Call Kim at 780-658-2550 for location details.

MOLENKAMP, Herman In loving memory of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed into glory on December 29, 2004.

You left us with heavy hearts and tears.

If only we could turn back the clocks and relive those memorable years.

Your strength, determination and inspiration was beyond measure.

Your life was such a precious gift that we will always treasure.

Our lives go on without you And nothing is the same We try to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that loved you, Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us, Your heart always kind and true, And when we needed someone most, We could always count on you.

The special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts, You will walk with us forever.

Forever loved until we meet again

Margaret Olineck May 26, 1929 – Dec. 28, 2005 Loving memories never die As years roll on and days pass by In our hearts a memory is kept Of one we loved And will never forget…

Lovingly remembered by husband John and family

WARAWA, Roman In loving memory of Roman Warawa who passed away on December 26, 2007.

Today our hearts are heavy With sorrow and grief But as days turn into months May we find sweet relief In knowing our loved one Is not far away But is with us in spirit Every hour of the day.

Elsie, Rudy & Theresa, Jason & Steven

WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS

ZALESCHUK, Nick Dec. 25, 1915 – Dec. 13, 1999 In loving memory A cluster of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God had spared you But a few more years.

Thanks for the years you gave us And the happy times we’ve shared, We only pray that when you left us You knew how much we cared.

It’s lonely here without you We miss you more each day For life is not the same since you went away.

Always remembered and sadly missed by your wife Nettie, children & their spouses, grandchildren and their spouses and great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild Nash.

SIRACKY, Len February 8, 1938 – April 13, 2013 Remembering Dad, Gido, GreatGido and Husband. The second Christmas without you.

That moment that you left us, our hearts were split in two; one side was filled with memories, the other side died with you. We often lay awake at night when the world is fast asleep; and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon our cheek.

Remembering you is easy, we do it every day; but missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

We love and miss you. Forever in our hearts, Toni and family

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KOTELKO, Christopher July 24, 1959 – Oct. 22, 1977

KOTELKO, Jack & Vera Jack Mar. 14, 1917 – May 18, 2003 Vera Mar. 6, 1928 – Dec. 20, 2003 As life unfolds another year Treasured memories keep you near Silent thoughts of times together Are memories that last forever So may the winds of love blow gently And whisper that you hear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here.

Always remembered and loved by your family

HRYHIRCHUK, Annie On December 12, 2014 Mrs. Annie Hryhirchuk of Two Hills passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years.

Annie is survived by her loving husband, John; one daughter, Dolores (Larry) Bishop; one son, Jonathan (Sandra) Hryhirchuk; four grandchildren, Trena (Shane) Downey, Danielle Bishop, Nathan Hryhirchuk and Alexis Hryhirchuk; two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Lauren Downey; one brother, Ford (Ruth) Workes; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Beauvallon. Pastor Ulrich Unruh officiating with inurnment in Church Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Alberta Cancer Foundation.

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

KARCHA, Anne June 3, 1916 – December 14, 2014 On Sunday, December 14, 2014, Anne Karcha of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 98 years.

Anne is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Anne was predeceased by her husband John in 1993; her parents Peter and Pearl Hayduk; two brothers John and Bill.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church (5705-51 Street) in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating.

Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Vegreville Care Centre, St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation or to Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church – Vegreville. To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800

STOLTZ, Pamela Lynn August 23, 1972 – December 7, 2014 On Sunday, December 7, 2014, Pamela Lynn Stoltz of Lavoy, Alberta suddenly passed away at the age of 42.

Pamela is survived by her loving family, her husband Rodger; her son Donald; parents Gary and Theresa Lacusta; one brother Kyle (Raeann) along with their children Avery and Olivia; grandmothers Vera Fundytus and Clara Lacusta; along with numerous relatives and friends.

A Private Family Memorial Service was held on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 2:30 p.m.at the Vegreville United Church with Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating.

Cremation has taken place.

Donations to STARS (1441 Aviation Park NE,Calgary, AB.,T2E 8M7) or the charity of one’s choice would be gratefully appreciated.

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

HOROBEC, Steve December 12, 1933 – December 18, 2014 On Thursday, December 18, 2014, Steve Horobec of Andrew, Alberta passed away at the age of 81 years.

Steve is survived by his loving family, one brother Mike (Judy); five sisters Mary Fedun, Kate (Alex) Chichak, Lil Skiba, Pat (Alex) Kulchycki and Vienna (Jim) Oaks; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Steve was predeceased by his parents Peter and Helen; one brother John; two brothers in law Joe Fedun and Don Skiba; one nephew Don Fedun.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Michael the Archangel Russo-Orthodox Church – Sachava with Very Reverend (Abbot) Gerasim Power officiating.

Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “St. Michael the Archangel Russo-Orthodox Church – Sachava.” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome. com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.

SIDOR, Lillian Nov 14, 1933 – Dec 10, 2014 On Wednesday, December 10, 2014, Lillian Sidor of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 81 years.

Lillian is survived by her loving family, two daughters and one son Betty (Bernie) Kolewaski, John Sidor and Irene Gaudet (Bob Hooey); seven grandchildren; two brothers Nick (Nellie) Labatiuk and Bill (Natalie) Labatiuk; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Lillian was predeceased by her husband George; her parents George and Mary Labatiuk; two brothers Sylvester and Walter; three sisters Rose, Joyce and Eva. An Evening Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie officiating. A Private family Interment and Graveside Service will be held at St. Demetrius Orthodox Church Cemetery – Luzan. Memorial donations may be made to the “St. Demetrius Orthodox Church – Luzan.”

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

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VVA introduces Dianna M. Sapara

VVA Submitted Dianna is an artist living in rural Veg rev i l le, A lber ta.

She spends much of her time actively gathering references and inspiration from her travels and nature around her.

Dianna’s art journey started at a very young age with pencil and then with black ink on cardboard. Dianna has participated in several workshops from professional art instructors in different mediums in Canada and the USA. Dianna remains a lifelong student; creating, learning and sharing.

While oil was her choice of medium over

25 years it was 6 years ago that she added encaustic wax to her list of mediums. Once she discovered this ancient art of painting with molten wax, she never looked back. It is the hot wax and tools she uses to manipulate this medium that challenges her.

Dianna started showing her encaustic works in 2011 in Alberta and B.C. In 2012 her appearance in the NOA Magazine prompted interest in painting only originals in the encaustic wax medium.

Dianna was the spotlight artist for July 2013 for the International Encaustic Artists and

also the featured artist for Art in the Park on the front page of the V NA. In Sept and Oct of 2013 Dianna was one of f ifty artists selected across Alberta for her art to appear in the Endeavor Arts Gallery in Calgary for the exhibit ion ca l led “ T he Inexorable Evolution of Art” sponsored by the Canadian Space Society.

In March of 2014, Dianna received an award from the Hemet Valley Art Gallery in Hemet , Ca l i for n ia , USA for her Canadian Northern Lights piece.

In July and August she was the featured artist at the Spruce Grove Art Gallery for her Northern Lights Series. She also appears in t he International Contemporar y A r tist Book that is distributed in USA and Europe.

The months of October and November a re always busy with her travels to shows with her art to Red Deer, Saskatoon, St. A lbert and Calgary. She also works on commissioned pieces.

Dianna is looking forward to 2015, when she will be the featured artist at the Loft A rt Galler y in Sher wood Park for the months of

May and June 2015 with her new series “ The Wonder of Trees.”

Some of her original art can be v iewed at Sha r ron’s Art a nd Fra m ing Shop in Veg rev i l le, Different Strokes Art Gallery in Olds, Alberta, as well as on-line at w w w.dsapara.ca or contact her by email – dsapara@gmail.com.

VVA is a group of local artists supporting and promoting the visual arts in Vegreville.

A ll interested artists are encouraged to contact mpvarga@shaw.ca for more information.

The feat ured artist ’s work can be viewed at the Centennial Public Library. Check us out on Fa c e b o ok at Ve g r e v i l l e Vi s u a l Artists.

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