Vegreville News Advertiser - January 20, 2014

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MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2014

Andrew School students participate in MS Read-A-Thon

Andrew School students Britt McAmmond (Top Reader) & Jewels Shedney (Top Fundraiser) received congratulatory certificates from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada for their participation in the MS Read-A-Thon.

Denise Dorland Submitted Once again Andrew School students and staff

participated in the MS Read-A-Thon. This challenge of reading and fundraising not only benefits our

students and staff but also raises funds which make a difference in the lives of those affected by multiple

sclerosis. Andrew School raised $744.00 and read an amazing 8,949 minutes!

The Multiple Sclerosis

Society of Canada rewarded participants with prizes and certificates were handed out to the Top Fundraiser and Top Reader. Grade 5 student, Jewels Shedney, raised $125.00 and was this year’s Top Fundraiser. Grade 4 student and Top Reader, Britt McAmmond, read for 1,814 minutes during the 3-week campaign. Britt said she was encouraged and motivated to read as often as possible by her cousin. She chose books by Robert Munsch, books about Canada and several chapter books. Jewels was motivated to raise funds because a special person in her life has multiple sclerosis. She was supported in her fundraising efforts by the generosity of family and friends. A thank you to all our participants and all who supported and encouraged them.

Passport to Christmas winners for 2013 See page 3 for story

Jr. B Rangers score life values for students See page 9 for story

Sprightly Reezdvo rings in Ukrainian Christmas See page 18 for story

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Flapping in the breeze Flags shudder violently in strong winds that descended over the region in the early morning hours on January 15. Reports of lightning and a temperature of 9 degrees were reported as far away as Edmonton at four a.m. The severe winds lasted until late in the day and caused drifting snow on secondary highways across the province. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Puck n’ Funny comedians come to Vegreville Michael Simpson Editor Saskatchewan-based comedian Mike Simmonds is hitting the stage in Vegreville on Valentine’s Day this February as part of Vegreville Minor Hockey’s “Love Laugh and Lottery Night” event.

The blind comedian entered into the world of standup after having his cup and pencils stolen some years back, founded the Puck n’ Funny Hockey Fundraising business which has him travelling across the nation and he’s never looked back. Simmonds represents half of all blind comedians in North America.

“I haven’t been to Veg in 14 years,” Simmonds said over the phone recently. “But I’m looking forward to being back out in Alberta. I had gigs in Mundare and Andrew in the past year.”

Starting his first show in 2006, Simmonds had teamed up with a hockey team in Lac La Ronge Saskatchewan.

Since then, he’s been across the prairie provinces working with local hockey associations as a fundraising comedian with a lineup of popular and hot comics from Canada and the United States. Proceeds from the February 14 show will benefit the Vegreville and District Minor Hockey Association. The event will also feature the lottery draw for $50,000 in prizes as well

Puck N’ Funny founder and promoter Mike Simmonds will be opening and closing a three-man set of laughter and life insights in Vegreville on Valentine’s Day.The event, put together as a fundraiser for Vegreville Minor Hockey, will have you in stitches, Simmonds promises. (Photo Supplied)

as a silent auction with sports memorabilia that Simmonds said will have items for all levels of collectors. There will be a dance following the performances.

Joining him for the evening are Edmonton based comedian Ken Hicks, who recently appeared onstage at Carolines Comedy and just returned from a tour in New York.

Hicks Tours western Canada frequently. Also performing will be Rochester-based comedian Mike Dambra, who Simmonds praises as one of North America’s funniest touring comedians. Dambra has recently completed his 50 cities in 50 weeks tour.

“When we all get up on stage, everybody better hold on tight,” Simmonds said.

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Passport to Christmas winners for 2013 As the 2013 passport to Christmas promotion drew to a close, the Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce drew for the winning passports. “I would like to thank everyone for their participation,” Elaine Kucher, General Manager said.“It’s with the participation of shoppers and businesses that we as a community manage to keep shopping dollars local. This year, there were 2,500 passports returned which means that in six weeks approximately $750,000 was kept in Vegreville.” The winners of the promotion are Terry Wandzilak ($1,000) second from right, Francine Chernecki ($300) middle, and Floyd Nelson ($200) second from left.The winners received their prizes on January 13 from Kucher and Chamber President Kyle Bodnarchuk. These winners receive the listed amount in “Chamber bucks” to spend at any of the businesses that participated in the challenge in 2013. On a side note, Vegreville Value Drug Mart was the recipient of the complimentary 2014 Chamber membership. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

VALID receives $5,000 donation from Chamber of Commerce

Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce President Kyle Bodnarchuk proudly presented a cheque for $5,000 to the Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity. Members of VALID made themselves worthy of the donation for their hard work at the Chamber of Commerce 2013Christmasparty.Accepting the cheque is Hayley Scholze, and Karen Streets and Jody Nicholson. “We appreciate the Chambers generosity in choosing VALID to be the recipient of funds from the Christmas party this year,” Nicholson, who is the Executive Director for VALID, said. “We enjoyed working the event, it was fabulous and fun.”

(Michael Simpson/Photo)

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How to Avoid Being a Bad Roommate Carla Hindman Director of Financial Education Visa Canada For many people, having roommates is a natural transition between leaving their parents’ house and buying their own home. It can be a great way to trim expenses and save for the future. But if you’re not careful, cohabitating can also devolve into constant bickering over finances and dirty dishes.

Roommate tensions are not limited to strangers. When cash-strapped young adults return to the nest, or older parents move in with grown kids for financial or caregiver assistance, longsuppressed family grievances can erupt if you’re not careful.

The key to living amicably with others is open communication. All parties must feel free to ask candid questions about their roommate’s financial situation and living preferences. Schedule regular meetings to discuss household issues and air any complaints or perceived inequities before they magnify and sour the relationship.

Try to agree on living arrangement details before moving in together. If you’re moving into an established household, make sure you understand and agree with how financial obligations and tasks will be divided. A few considerations: Whoever signs the lease is responsible for paying rent and meeting other legal obligations, so you may want to have all roommates sign the lease if possible.

You may need the landlord’s permission for a new roommate to move in.

The landlord may want to run a credit check and may even ask that a new lease be signed.

If one bedroom is more spacious or has a private bath, a 50/50 split may not seem fair. The same goes if assigned parking or other amenities aren’t equitable. Calculate rent amounts together so no one feels slighted later on.

Find out which utilities are paid by the landlord and which you’ll split.

Consider usage levels: Say one roommate works from home and runs the heat all day, or another never watches TV or uses the Internet.

Some people are territorial about their food, especially when budgets are tight.

Decide whether you’ll go in together on groceries, cleaning supplies and other household items or each buy your own, and set rules for replacing used items.

Many landlords (and utilities) will only accept a single cheque, so it’s up to everyone to settle up and pay each monthly bill on time. Spread the risk by putting each utility in a different person’s name.

Each roommate should carry their own renters insurance; otherwise your possessions and liability aren’t covered in case of theft or accident.

If your place needs common area furniture or appliances, it may be simpler to buy pieces individually – and keep the receipts – so when you move there’s no question of ownership.

Inevitably, your possessions will get mixed in together. To make it easier when your household eventually disbands, make an inventory of who owns what.

You may want to draft a roommate agreement that establishes household rules and duties. In addition to the billing and cost-sharing information outlined above, also include details such as: -Rules for recovering your share of the security deposit.

-Rules governing pets, houseguests, parties, noise, smoking, alcohol and other potential disagreements.

-Housecleaning schedule and responsibilities.

-Agreement about how to handle damages caused by roommates or their guests.

-Move-out procedures, including how much notice is required and who is responsible for finding the new tenant.

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A new way to parent with your ex Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Submitted Constant conflict with your ex over the kids?

Maybe you need a parenting ref.

Statistically some 80% of separating parents settle their plans for the care of their children between themselves or with some support from mediators or lawyers. Of the remaining 20%, most of these will settle during a court process but before trial. Typically less than 5% of separating parents see their matter go to trial to achieve a final settlement. You would think by that point though, everything would be over and people would get on with living their lives. Not true.

There is a small percentage of parents, estimated at some 1% to 5% who even in the face of a settlement continue to have ongoing conflict regarding the care of their children. Somehow or other, these are the parents for whom something always arises to be of issue.

These are regarded as the highest of the high conflict parents and also statistically, it is not uncommon for one or both to have a personality disorder, anger issues and/ or a substance/alcohol abuse

issue. This is a parent who may be the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing, cloaked so as to conceal their hidden nature. It is this small group of separated parents that tie up the vast majority of not only the Court’s time, but also time from many other community services including police, child protective services, counseling and medical services and domestic violence shelter services.

Enter the parenting ref.

More formally known as a Parenting Coordinator, this is a person most often with a mental health background and a working knowledge of family law. The Parenting Coordinator plays a combination of three roles to help high conflict parents settle disputes and hopefully resolve other issues that give rise to ongoing problems.

The roles include educator, mediator and arbitrator.

Playing out their three roles, the Parenting Coordinator is privately contracted by parents to hear and help settle disputes. To settle those disputes, the Parenting Coordinator plies their three roles.

At times education may serve to help the parents achieve a settlement based on a better understanding

of the issues between them and impact upon the children. When this is insufficient, then the Parenting Coordinator may help the conf licted parents find some sort of middle ground through the process of mediation. However, when neither education nor mediation resolves the matters at hand, then by contractual agreement, the Parenting Coordinator is empowered by the parents to arbitrate and order a binding solution, as if in a Court of law. The contractual agreement requires the parents to be bound by the binding solution of the Parenting Coordinator.

Given the Parenting Coordinator by definition is working with persons prone to conflict that are unlikely to be satisfied with solutions not of their preference, the Parenting Coordinator can next become the target of scorn by a parent dissatisfied with the imposed solution. While parents may freely enter into a contractual agreement to purchase the service of the Parenting Coordinator, it doesn’t mean they will be pleased with the outcome and not turn on their very service provider. Thereafter the tactics seen used by one

parent against the other can be very well directed towards the Parenting Coordinator. The dissatisfied parent may seek to undermine the professional credibility of the service provider to not only wreak revenge but to undo the binding solution.

Included among the strategies of an angry dissatisfied parent to discredit their service provider are postings on the Internet of a spurious and vexatious nature absolutely vilifying the service provider. In addition, the angry dissatisfied parent may also make complaints against the service provider through their licensing body, again with spurious and vexatious allegations of professional misconduct.

It is not uncommon for parents who seek to undermine the professional livelihood and credibility of their service provider to be highly articulate and at least reasonably educated. Ability to articulately present one’s views and issues can give an air of credibility to the complaints.

However, unbeknownst to the reader of the parent’s complaints are the distortions of facts, the twists and concocted allegations and outright lies

News Advertiser Page 5 that are part and parcel of that parent’s psychological make-up. In other words, vehemently expressing oneself doesn’t mean that what one is expressing actually represents the truth. The sheep’s clothing hides the wolf.

Given the bind of confidentiality, this is also not a level playing field. The complaining parent is free to say whatever comes to mind, but leaves the Parenting Coordinator with no means of public defense.

Worse still is when a parent with their vitriol can gain media attention and support for their position, given no opposing view can be provided in view of confidentiality provisions.

These things happen in this profession which begs the question as to why anyone would want to take on the job.

The only answer is that Parenting Coordinators care.

In particular, they care about what happens to children subject to ongoing parental animosity and conflict. It is well known in this profession that the most significant indicator of poor outcomes for children of separated parents is unremitting parental conf lict.

Not only is the Parenting Coordinator an unsung hero in the lives of children

subject to ongoing parental conflict, but often the only line of defense tasked with bringing some sense of peace and stability to better assure a reasonable developmental outcome for children who deserve better.

Should you read or hear about the untoward actions of a Parenting Coordinator in the absence of a defense, think twice about taking it at face value. The issues attributed to the Parenting Coordinator may just be the projection of issues originating with the complainant. A complainant’s statement doesn’t equal a truth.

Our reward? A greater likelihood that the children whose lives our foremost in our minds, actually survive their childhood and thrive in adulthood.

Do we get paid for this?

Absolutely. Who doesn’t get paid for their work.

Is it worth it? For the kids’ sake, I hope so.

If you are a separated parent subject to ongoing conflict over the care of your children, consider a Parenting Coordinator.

This may be the only person capable of mitigating and/or protecting the child from the turmoil befalling from a parent. We dare to enter the breach.

Gary Direnfeld is a Canadian Social Worker and Parenting Coordinator.

Government jargon converted to common English Author Unknown Editor’s note: Once in awhile, emails go floating out through cyberspace that are designed to make you laugh. While most of them are NSFW (Not Safe For Work) which usually means not fit to print either, we thought our readers, government employees included, might get a chuckle out of this satirical examination of popular government terminology that appears in all manner of speeches, announcements, press releases and statements – on all levels of government, and often in corporate communications as well. Cheers! -MS - continuing : same as last year - concluding, signing, or bringing into force : three separate opportunities of announcing something without actually accomplishing anything - making progress : not actually making any progress - launching : announcing the start of - reforming : fixing up the mess we made in the first place - making significant investments : including a sum of money in next year’s budget - announcing : announcing - introducing : announcing - supporting : announcing again - transforming :destroying - renewing : same as last year - re-introducing : introducing once again

- adopting : a fourth opportunity to announce something - lowering : continuing, but a bit less - ceasing : stopping altogether - investing : see ‘making significant investments’ - finalizing : see ‘concluding’, etc.

- committing : announcing, without saying when or how - passing : see ‘adopting’ - taking decisive action : announcing - providing : see ‘investing’ - establishing : announcing - making significant contributions : see ‘investing’, but

knowing that the amount is not enough - following : announcing, but after everybody else has - initiating : announcing - consulting : announcing meetings - releasing an action plan : announcing, but louder - announcing an intent to introduce : announcing a future announcement - holding consultations : see ‘ consulting’ - working with : announcing that someone else will do something (but the government will take the credit) - defending, committing to supporting, by addressing,

providing, by requiring, taking steps : announcing, but with television advertising - ensuring : announcing, but without television advertising - advancing : announcing again - promoting : see ‘supporting’ - delivering results . . . by adopting : see ‘adopting’ - bringing into force : see reannouncing - filing a submission : announcing, but in writing to someone else (see ‘working with’) - strengthening : see ‘supporting’

- keeping Prime Minister Harper’s 2007 commitment : see ‘re-announcing’, but much later - signing a new agreement : see ‘re-announcing’; and - unveiling : announcing something everybody thought

was dead.

- Special note: ‘creating partnerships to prevent homelessness among veterans’ is a special gender-neutral program to marry them off to rich widows.

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Jr. B Rangers score life values for St. Martin’s students Rosanne Fortier Hits of down home values, physical education and jovial expressions were toss around St. Martin’s School at Vegreville when classes took turns to play a floor hockey against the Jr. B Rangers on December 20.

The participates ranged

from Father Michael Schumacher from St. Martin’s church as a goalie, Mr. Dumont, Principal, referee and Mr. Coles, Vice-Principal, provided the background music. The Jr. B Rangers included Kyle Palichuk #27 C, Zak Lang #21 A, Sam Bohaychuk #1,

Dylan Schultz #9, Randall Ziegler #14, Corey Falconer #19.

Tracy Laschowski, Student Success Coach, explained the objective for this game.

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These students are persistent in shooting their ball into the Jr. B Rangers goalie net during the hockey they are playing, which was to teach participate and healthy mental life skills. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Vegreville 4-H Beef Club update

January 20, 2014

Linden Stuart Submitted The Vegreville Beef Club held a Christmas party during December.

Everyone brought a gift and we had a “Chinese gift exchange”. In this game, each person can take a gift off the table or steal a gift from someone else. Not everyone was happy with what they got,

but at least they got something! We also played a game called “Who Am I”.

Everyone had a card on their forehead and we had to guess ‘what’ they were.

Some people got hard things to try to guess and some people got really easy things. Afterwards we had hot dogs. Yum! Everyone had fun at the party!

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Building Project that focuses on mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention. Part of the projects’ initiative is to prevent or reduce future mental health and substance abuse problems by facilitating preventative meaningful programs in the local schools and the community.

“This game was organized not as a competition but as an opportunity for mean-

ingful engagement between the children and some young adult role models.

“Jr. B Rangers have been identified as role models in this community and have partnered with the M.O.D.E.L project and other local agencies over the past few years on several children, youth and family focused events. The Jr. B’s demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of community and school involvement and the

impact that positive role models have on a younger generation.

“What we know is that, having constructive role models helps children and youth make good choices, which leads to stronger and safer communities. Positive role models also help children to develop the confidence, self esteem and social skills they need to be contributing members of their community and society.

“The quality and effect of these interactions and involvement in these community and school events is the kind of quality that leads to lifelong positive outcomes for all involved and almost always has a beneficial ripple effort. We are so thrilled that the Jr. B executive, coaches and players recognize that and have a desire to be involved.”

Goalie, Father Michael Schumacher from St. Martin’s Church face and a fellow young player reveals joy as this young potential hockey star shoots the ball into his net. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Reaction to Canada Post’s delivery downsizing The recent announcement eliminating door-to-door

delivery for urban residents and the massive postal rate

increases by Canada Post President and CEO Deepak Chopra repeatedly pointed out it was a Conference Board of Canada recommendation (a private research organization of which Chopra is a member).

Chopra claims 66% of Canadians currently get mail at community mailboxes, when in reality only 25% do, while 33% get door-to-door, 25% by apart-

ment lobby mail boxes, 12% general delivery and 5% at rural mail boxes (2012 Canada Post report) At a special emergency meeting of the Transport Committee, when questioned by MP’s as to how the elderly will be especially hard hit by the loss of home delivery, Chopra had the audacity to state that seniors have told the Corporation they want more exercise and fresh air offered by com-

munity mailboxes.

Chopra was placed as CEO of Canada Post by Stephen Harper and draws a salary of between $ 4 4 0 ,9 0 0.0 0 a nd $518,600.00 with a ‘guesstimated’ bonus of 33%.

Apart from Chopra there are 22 presidents and vicepresidents, each with their mouths wide open waiting for bloated handouts. This small group of top management account for $10 mil-

lion in salaries alone – not to mention their perks and bonuses. Many of the 22, along with Chopra were placed by Harper as a favour to his Conservative buddies who failed to get into their ridings. Nepotism is alive and flourishing under the Harper government.

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Your Farm Safety Resolution for 2014 Agri-News The New Year brings with it talk of resolutions.

Resolutions; however, have a reputation for being declared and then forgotten. This year, why not make a promise that

involves your family and their future? Make a promise to create a safer work environment on your farming operation.

“Chances are you include an element of safety on your farm already,” says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety coordinator with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development.

“Working with powerful equipment, large animals and strong chemicals year after year requires some degree of safety knowledge and standards.

But, there is always room for improvement. From big-picture items such as a comprehensive farm safety plan to details like putting tools in their rightful spot and securing all gates, the cycle of plan-do-check-act never ends.”

In true safety style…here are a few items to consider in the New Year.

General farm yard safety: Get rid of clutter and stay organized. Throw away stuff you don’t need or use.

Properly store tools, equipment and paperwork to eliminate tripping hazards.

Fix anything that’s broken or needs extra attention.

Check condition of items such as ladders, electrical cords, and tools.

Make sure workers have access to personal protective equipment (PPE) such as goggles, gloves, hearing protections, respirators, etc.

Check all extinguishers, smoke detectors, shutoff

switches and eye wash stations.

Post first aid kits, emergency contact numbers, maps and fire extinguishers.

Make sure all workers are familiar with your farm’s emergency plan and know where the designated meeting place is. (You do have an emergency plan, don’t you?).

Get cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training.

Chemicals and pesticides: Take an inventory of all chemicals, pesticides, and medical products on the farm.

Properly dispose of any chemicals that are no longer being used or medical products that have expired.

Make sure Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available for each chemical and are stored in a central location that is accessible to all employees.

Ensure that all hazardous substances are properly stored and that all containers are labeled.

Make sure all workers have Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training as necessary.

Tractor, Power Take Off (PTO) and machinery safety: Inspect shields and guards on equipment - look for damage.

Ensure proper lighting and marking on all machinery, such as slow moving vehicle symbols.

Make any necessary repairs

and replace broken or damaged shields or parts.

Lubricate PTO shields to keep them rotating freely.

Ensure that all workers wear close-fitting clothing, keep long hair tied back, use proper PPE and observe safe practices while operating equipment.

Large animal handling safety: Ensure all gates, fencing and handling systems are in good repair and working order.

Train all animals to encourage calm working sessions.

Wear an approved equestrian helmet when mounted on a horse.

Design a biosecurity plan for your farm to prevent crosscontamination of diseases.

Have calving and foaling plans in place to prevent injuries to humans and baby animals.

“Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development is in the process of piloting the Alberta FarmSafe Plan,” adds Lubeck.

“This is an interactive farm safety plan tailored to individual farming operations.

There are a few spots left, so if you are interested in signing up, contact Laurel Aitken at 780-480-4320.”

A little planning goes a long way to ensure a safe and prosperous farming year. Make increased safety your 2014 promise to yourself, your family and work team

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On-Farm safety training – a great winter activity Agri-News It’s the time of year when some farmers take a step back from their hectic physical farm work and make assessments for the future. If you and your family or work crew made it through the year with no injuries, you either had safety in mind, or you were lucky. However, depending on luck is no way to manage risk. Be pro-active and use this winter to ensure next season’s farm work is injuryand incident-free.

Now is the time to plan for training during the winter months. Some courses you might consider taking: First aid – this is a must for any farm. It is advisable for all workers to have some

sort of first aid training, whether it be first aid on the farm, emergency first aid, standard first aid or higher. There are a few options to access training.

St. John’s Ambulance has a great program and they are available toll free at 1-800665-7114.

Equipment operator’s training – this is particularly important for new and young farm workers.

Equipment such as skid steers, loaders, and tractors are powerful and have the potential to severely injure workers. Check online or look for courses in your area.

Chemical-related courses – farmers working with pesticides, ammonia and in the presence of sour gas will

benefit from courses such as pesticide applicators, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) or H2S Alive. Check with your chemical supply dealer for pesticide applicator training in your area. WHMIS training can be accessed online, while H2S courses are available through safety companies who specialize in oilfield safety courses.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training – for those handling chemicals, respirator training will be beneficial. For anyone working from heights, a fall protection course is recommended.

Livestock safety – virtually any course involving livestock includes aspects of

safety. For those using horses to tend cattle, perhaps a horsemanship or ranch hand course will help.

Others to consider are stockman courses and horse/livestock hauling.

Check with local ag societies, livestock clubs and organizations for upcoming clinics.

Machinery maintenance – well cared for machinery and equipment means increased safety during use.

Take a quick course in how to care for and properly maintain your equipment to decrease the risk of downtime due to machinery failure.

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Cartier’s Neck Yoke Bunch kicking off with pre-season fundraiser

Submitted As a new year begins, cowboys and their families are making plans and working on putting some of their dreams into reality for the upcoming chuckwagon and chariot racing season, and it’s all starting with our 6th annual fundraiser on February 1st at the Elks Hall!

Proceeds from our 2013 annual event provided assistance and support in many ways, such as sponsoring various APCCA wagon and chariot drivers at various shows this upcoming summer, and veterinarian costs for

injured horses.

Our charities of choice in 2013 were Haying in the Thirties, KidSport in Vegreville and Meals on Wheels. Our previous fundraising has also helped to provide a BBQ for all of the drivers, families, sponsors, judges and fair board members during the Vegreville Fair helping to keep the sport of chuckwagon racing alive, and APCCA Equine Awards to Drivers in Memory of Leo Cartier.

Our goal is to support the Cartier’s Chuckwagon teams as well as the sport of Chuckwagon Racing.

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On-Farm safety training – a great winter activity continued

REAL ESTATE

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SNOWMOBILE 1997 Ski-doo Summit 500 4400 kms $2100 780-632-7450 after 6:30 or 780-275-0222 8x10 tilt Arctic Cat Snowmobile trailer $1100 OBO 780-632-9454

SNOWBLOWER Craftsman 27”, 13 ½ hp, like new. $9500 OBO 780-237-3931

TO GIVE AWAY 5 Border Collie cross pups, born Dec 6. Inquire 780-366-2158

TRUCKS Like new 2008 PJ 20ft. Goose Neck Trailer. $6200. 780-922-5999 1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999 2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999 2000 Dodge 1500 4x4, Ext Cab, 360 $4000 OBO 780-237-3931

Don’t throw out unwanted saleable furniture. Drop off at Consignment Centre 52 St and 52 Ave 780-6324141

fire extinguishers, and they can be intimidating to operate. It is a good idea to take this training before you need it.

Safety systems training – at the basic level, this type of training course will teach participants the value of a safety program and how to get started setting one up.

There are many courses aimed at different industries; farmers should look for a generic course provided by a private consultant or a reputable post-secondary institution.

“Winter is a great time to

pull out your farm safety plan – or develop one if you haven’t already – and decide what kind of training program your family members and employees should take,” says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety coordinator with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “This can be formal training such as mentioned, or simply going over the plan you have in place along with any farm workplace protocols.”

In addition to training, take into consideration protocols for:

hazard assessment and control record keeping communications emergency situations Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development is currently developing the Alberta FarmSafe Plan.

This is a tool that farmers can use to create and implement a safety plan specific to their farming operation.

Alberta Agriculture will be running a pilot with interested farmers in January and February 2014. There are still spots available for anyone who would like to

get a safety plan developed for their farm and who are willing to provide feedback to Alberta Agriculture on this new resource. For more information and to be a part of this pilot project, contact farm safety coordinator Laurel Aitken at 780-9804230.

“Planning now for a safe and prosperous year ahead is a sound investment for the future,” says Lubeck.

For more information on farm safety visit the Alberta Farm Safety Program website.

The top five jobs in 2014 will be…

Collective Technical Recruiting Ongoing skills and labour shortages along with advancements in business and technology will mean an increased demand for five key occupations in Alberta in 2014.

“This year we’re going to see a number of recruitment challenges in Alberta,” says Trevor Mahl, senior executive recruiter for Collective Technical Recruitment, an Alberta-based recruitment

firm.

“In particular, employers in the oil sands, construction and finance are going to have a tough time finding the right people for the right positions.”

Below are the top 5 indemand jobs for 2014..

1.

Steam and Power Engineers: According to Enform, power engineers are the most in-demand occupation in the oil sands.

2. Environmental science jobs: Also driven by Alberta’s oil sands, environ-

mental careers such as Soil Reclamation Technologists will be increasing in demand.

3. Construction professionals: With a reported 845 major construction projects in the works in Alberta worth almost $2 billion, demand for construction managers and supervisors are expected to increase greatly.

4. Management or skilled positions: There will be about 4.3 million manage-

ment positions and other jobs requiring post-secondary education over the next 10 years.

5. Finance and insurance professionals: There will be about 1,000 job openings for jobs like auditors, accountants and insurance professionals in 2014.

Collective Technical Recruitment has been an industry leader in the recruitment of oil and gas, construction and financial professionals since 2005.

Canola producers support New Canola Strategy Alberta Canola Producers Commission Submitted The Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC) supports the new targets announced recently by the Canola Council of Canada says ACPC Chair Colin Felstad.

The Canola Council, which announced its new “52 by 2025 KEEP IT COMING” strategy in Winnipeg, is focused on meeting growing demand for canola oil, seed and meal over the next 10 years.

“The 52 refers to a new goal of increasing the average yield to 52 bushels per acre.” says Felstad. “We feel

strongly that we can reach that level of production in Alberta and in doing so increase the long term profitability of growers in this province.”

“It’s very clear that the demand for our crop is going to continue to grow over the next 10 years.” says Felstad. “And having that demand pull will be key in the canola industry working towards these new 2025 targets.”

Felstad is referring the Canola Council of Canada’s newly announced targets of 26 million tonnes of canola production from a 22 million acre crop by 2025 to meet the global demand for high quality, healthy oils.

“The canola value chain that is represented by the Canola Council has never been about production for production sakes, but about meeting demand in a sustainable way.” says Felstad.

“We have to meet customer needs in a way that allows farmers and other industry players to make a profit. It’s the only way it will happen.”

The Canola Council of Canada KEEP IT COMING strategy can be found at keepitcoming.ca.

The ACPC represents the 15,000 canola farmers in Alberta and is a member of the Canola Council of Canada.

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News Advertiser 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

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 information contact Carol Metz at the Daycare at 603-4417 Vegreville Peace Park Bookings – Please call Ed Wieclaw 780-6327914

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

The Vegreville Food Bank is located in the Vegreville Pentecostal Church 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

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.

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.

Interested in joining Ukrainain singing group. 1 day a week, Starting February 2008 PH: 632-4691 after 6:00pm

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

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.

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 Cheryl @ 780657-2341 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

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 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 The Vegreville Multicultural Melodiants Entertain every 1st Wednesday at Vegreville Care Centre at 6:00pm, 2nd Wednesday at Heritage House at 6:30 pm, 3rd Wednesday at Homestead Lodge at 6:00 pm and every last Friday at Vegreville Manor at 7:00pm. “Do not sing duing the months of July & August”

January 20, 2014

CARD OF THANKS SULLIVAN, BONNIE Our families would like to extend a heartfelt show of gratitude toward all the people who expressed consideration in Bonnie’s memory.

We want to thank: Pastor Alvin Sorenson for his compassion to bonnie and her family, Earl Kjelland and Jean Congdon for their caring manner in handling the funeral arrangements, Lynda Hughes for delivering the eulogy beautifully, Lois and Lynne Sorenson for providing music, the ladies of the Lutheran Church for providing a delicious lunch. The honorary pallbearers, Jim Davis and Carrie Withers for providing special music, all the people who gave donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Society, Cross Cancer Foundation or a charity of their choice in memory of Bonnie.

Everyone who attended the funeral service, sent food, flowers, cards and words of support to comfort our family. God Bless you all, The Sullivan family.

MEMORIAM

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 Family and Friends of those who have been affected by someone’s drinking may find help through thefellowship of Al-Anon. NOTE CHANGE; Meetings now held every Monday at 8:00 p.m. at VEGREVILLE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH – 4615 Maple Street. For info write to Box 816, Vegreville, T9C 1R8 or phone Eleanor – 780-632-7506 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.

PIRNAK, Dave In loving memory of husband, father, and grandfather who passed away one year ago January 25,2013.

We little new that morning, God was going to call your name, in life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Always lovingly remembered by wife Victoria and daughters: Bernadine & Richard Duquette, Lorrie & John Lacroix, grandchildren Jenna & Richard Duquette, Joshua & Kalen Lacroix

In Loving Memory of LENA HAWRELAK Feb. 12, 1913 – Jan. 9, 2011 WILLIAM S. HAWRELAK October 3, 1906 – October 6, 1996 With heartfelt memories of two wonderful parents and grandparents, Nothing can ever take away The love that a heart holds dear and near, We have precious memories of our times together, And think about you all the time, Remembering keeps you close to us.

Your loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

KLYMOCHKO, Mike A tribute of love and remembrance To a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather who left us on January 19,1996.

As it dawns another year Thoughts of you are always near, Treasure him, God, in your garden of rest, For in our world he was the best.

It seems so strange that those we need And those we love the best, Are just the ones God’s called away.

And took them home to rest.

But every time, we think of them We seem to hear God say, Have faith and trust my promise.

You’ll meet again some day.

Lovingly remembered and sadly Missed by your loving family.

KOSTIUK, John January 19, 1988 KOSTIUK, Mary January 10, 1999 In loving memory of our parents, grandparents and great grandparents.

With a smile for all And two hearts of gold The very best that The world can hold.

Never selfish, always kind These are the memories You left behind.

With love within our hearts You will walk with us forever.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Anne, Ruth and their family.

New to Town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomers potluck lunch 12-1pm. Bring a friend!

Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-3855936 for locations & info.

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

MATVIW, Michael In loving memory of my dear husband, Michael, (father, grandfather and great-grandfather) who passed away January 25, 2000.

Fourteen years ago today, it broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone.

A part of us went with you, the day God took you home.

A million times we’ve missed you, a million times we’ve cried.

Our lives go on without you, and nothing is the same.

Sad are the hearts that love 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 walk with us forever.

Until we meet again, Always remembered by your loving wife, Elsie; your children Mildred, David (Georgie), and Barbara; grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

HAUCA, Nick May 14, 1927 – January 21, 2011 You will never be forgotten We are reminded of you every day.

With the love and strength you gave us, Before you went away.

You did so many things for us.

Your heart was kind and true.

And whenever support was needed, We could always count on you.

Forever in our hearts Georgina, Pam, Cindy, Gord and Quentin.

BEREZANSKI, Peter Feb 14, 2013 BEREZANSKI, Victoria Dec 24, 1998 To hear their voices and see them smile, To sit with them and talk awhile.

To be together in the same old way, Would be our greatest wish today.

So please God take a message to our precious parents up above, Tell them we miss them terribly and give them all our love.

Always remembered and sadly missed Randy, Le Anne, Taylor, Landon, Audrey, Lance, Barry, Darlene, Keri & Missy.

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January 20, 2014

KASSIAN, Tom March 19, 1930 – Jan. 24, 2013 A year has passed Since God called you away But we still miss you each and every day What we wouldn’t give to take one more walk Or just sit quietly and have one more talk We miss you Dad and always will For though you’re gone we love you still Lovingly remembered by wife Ruth, Daughters, Son in laws and Grand children.

In loving memory of my Dear Dad My rock, my hero Tom Kassian Who passed away January 24, 2013

I do not need a special day to bring you to my mind.

The days I do not think of you are very hard to find.

Every morning when I wake I know that you are gone.

But no one knows the heartache as I try to carry on.

My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you no one will ever know.

My thoughts are always with you your place no one can fill.

In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still.

Missing you every minute of everyday. Rest in Peace Dad. Love Cindy HRYNYK, George In loving memory of George Hrynyk who passed away January 18,2013.

Deep in our hearts you will forever stay.

Sadly missed by your wife & family.

MOISEY (Nee NOGA), Irene March 28, 1940 – Jan 24, 2009 Although we your family prayed for a miracle God saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, And a cure was not to be, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered “Peace be Thine.”

Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days, Sincere and kind in heart and mind What beautiful memories she left behind.

You are not forgotten, Sister dear, Nor will you ever be.

As long as life and memory last We will remember you.

Our family chain is broken And nothing is the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again.

Loved always and very sadly missed by sisters; Vickie and Alex, Anna Cholak family, Nellie & Roy, Julie and Bill & all their families.

In Loving Memory of our Husband, Son and Brother Byron Daniel Lutic October 19, 1969 – Jan. 24, 2012 Byron our hearts still ache with sadness, and many tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

You will not be forgotten, but cherished from year to year.

We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain.

To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again.

Forever in our hearts, Love you and miss you, Wife Joleen, Dad & Mom Andy & Katherine, Sister Sally (Brad) and Brother Randy (Shoko) & Family In memory of a dear Son-In-Law Byron Lutic who passed away January 24, 2012 Softly within the shadows, you heard a gentle call, and taking the hand that was offered, you quietly left us all.

There will always be a heartache, and often a silent tear, but forever precious memories, of the days when you were here.

Lovingly Remembered, Father and Mother-In-Law, George and Shirley Dubitz and Family

SHARUN, Peter May 15, 1926 – January 10, 2014 On Friday, January 10, 2014, Mr. Peter Sharun of Tofield, Alberta peacefully passed away at home with his family by his side at the age of 87 years.

Peter is survived by his loving family, his wife of 57 ½ years, Verna; seven children Sharon Sharun, Charlotte Solarz, Marilyn Nestman (Gordon Lucyk), Myron (Sheila), Brian (Shawna), Brent (Dawn) and Dwayne (Kim); nine grandchildren; his buddy Sandy; one sister Jenny Siracky; two sisters in law Mary Sharun and Jane Stawnichy; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Peter was predeceased by one daughter Mary in infancy; two sons in law Daniel Nestman and Carl Solarz; parents Mike and Mary; one sister Annie Kozak; four brothers Bill, Frank, John and Fred; along with numerous relatives.

A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta where a Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta” or to the “Alberta Diabetes Foundation.”

Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.

FERGUSON, Wesley Lorne Nov. 4, 1941 – January 9, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Wesley Lorne Ferguson of Stony Plain, AB on January 9, 2014 at the age of 72 years old.

Wesley will be lovingly remembered by his wife Elaine; children Shayne (Nancy), Lannette (Clayton), Jason (Lisa) and Lorne; grandchildren Luke (Bailey), Abbey, Elise, Ireland, Jenna, Shandi (Joey), Ethan (Amber), Chris (Lynne), Carson, Randi, Amber - Lynn, Jai-el and Taylor. Great-grandchildren Dominic, Zachary, Alexys, Easton; mother Jennette Ferguson, five brothers and five sisters.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Parkland Funeral Services, 3502- 44th Avenue, Stony Plain, AB with Pastor Lorne Trudgian officiating. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial donations may be made to the CFCW Little Miracles Trust. 5704-48 Ave. Camrose Alberta. T4V0K1 Written Tributes may be made to www.parklandfuneralservices.com Parkland Funeral Services Stony Plain, AB 780.963.2520.

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ANDRIOWSKI, Helen (nee Delawsky) November 20, 1924 - Jan. 4, 2014 On Saturday, January 4, 2014, a loving heart stopped beating. With great sadness, the family of Helen Andriowski of Vegreville, Alberta formerly of Two Hills announces her passing at the age of 89 years.

Helen will be missed and remembered by her loving family, one son Davis (Angie) Andriowski; two daughters Shirley (Ernie) Belsek and Linda Poloway; grandchildren Chad Andriowski and Dana (Joel) Phillips; Darren and Michelle Belsek; Leyton Poloway, Kelsey (Mike) Anderson along with their father Randy Poloway; two greatgrandchildren Jacob and Carter Phillips; two brothers John (JoAnne) and Alex; two sisters in law Helen and Leona; along with numerous relatives and friends. Helen was predeceased by her husband William; parents George and Annie; two brothers Tom and Joseph.

Helen was an amazing woman, small in stature, large in spirit and vitality. She befriended so many, regardless of age and gender. She represented the best of the Ukrainian culture including hard work, commitment to family and great food all wrapped up in an always stylish exterior. After many years filling the role of a farm wife, she obtained her Nursing Attendant certificate and worked for 17 years in the Two Hills Nursing Home where she brought joy to and loving care to the many residents. Mom/ Grandma had a marvelous sense of humour and even in her darkest hour she managed to make us laugh. She was much loved by family and friends alike and will be terribly missed.

A Funeral Service was held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Two Hills, Alberta with Reverend Father Wasyl Saphia officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute.”

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PETERS, Alexander (Alex) George July 31, 1947 – January 11, 2014 On January 11, 2014 Mr. Alexander (Alex) Peters of Mundare sadly passed away at the age of 66 years from a short battle with cancer.

Alex is survived by his loving wife, best friend, walking partner of 33 years, Rhodena (Dena) Peters of Mundare; daughter, Lola NoelLoucks (Troy) of Kelowna; sister, Louise Brooks (Kim) of Nanaimo, Lorraine Murphy (Danny) of Christina Lake; his loving cats, Cody and Cassie; best friends, Kurt and Aileen Fiddler and Nicky and Trent Fiddler; nephew, Slone Berrie (Milisa), great nephews, Payton Alexander and Roman; nieces, Melina Hoodle (Paul), great nieces, Hailee, Isabella and great nephew, Christen Hoodle; Lindsay Mills (Morgan), great niece, Jasmine; nephew Luke Murphy (Dana), great nieces, Saisha, Taya and great nephew, Rylan Murphy, and niece, Lana, great nieces Ash-Lynn and Shaya; and his grandkitties, Miss Ripply and Izzy.

Cremation has taken place. Alex’s ashes will be interred at the Seaside at Piper’s Lagoon, B.C. this summer where he will join his Mom, Martha Peters and his dad, George Alexander Peters.

Thank you Dr. Slanina and nurses, food staff of Lamont Hospital for the great respect, care and love they have given to Alex and his family.

Thank you to our neighbors for all the rides. Thank you to all our friends at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Mundare.

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

SAKALUK, Sanny February 7, 1922 – Jan 14, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sanny Sakaluk of Vegreville, Alberta on January 14, 2014 at the age of 91 years.

Sanny will be lovingly remembered by her six children Larry (Carol), Eugene (Elsie), William (Brigette), Sharon (Wayne) Moore, Sonia (Marshall) Paulichuk, and Brenda Welda; 18 grandchildren; 28 greatgrandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Sanny was predeceased by her husband John; her parents William and Elizabeth Arychuk; two sisters and five brothers.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Ave.) in Vegreville, Alberta with Rev. Fr. Bohadan Borody officiating.

Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Century Park Activity Committee -Vegreville” or to the “Alzheimers Society of Alberta”.

Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.

News Advertiser Page 17 SERBU, Mary October 2, 1916-January 15, 2014 The family wishes to announce the passing of their dearly beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and Auntie, Mary Serbu.

Mary is survived by son, John (Norma); daughter, Delores (Norm); also numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by husband, Harry 1976; sons, Ron 1981, and Allen 1999.

Prayer service Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville.

Funeral service Monday, January 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church, Boian.

Very Reverend Mircea Panciuk officiating with interment in Church Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church.

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

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Sprightly Reezdvo rings in Ukrainian Christmas celebrations Rosanne Fortier The Ukrainian culture and customs which expresses the joy of being alive continues to live on. Ninety A.L. Horton Elementary School Ukrainian Bilingual students gave over 400 citizens the opportunity to clasp the sacredness of Christ’s birth to their heart as they delivered the 34th annual Reezdvo, Ukrainian Christmas celebration at Vegreville Social Centre on January 9. In the previous years, a Reezdvo concert was held at A.L. Horton School.

Taneen Rudyk, Deputy Mayor and Vice-President of the Ukrainian Bilingual Program led the celebration as MC. Myron Hayduk, Mayor said that it was fantastic the amount of people who were present to celebrate the Ukrainian heritage and he thanked everyone for inviting him.

Mr. Greg Probert, Principal explained, “The Ukrainian Bilingual program has grown significantly. We are just starting on our second year of offering Kindergarten with

this program to our students at A.L. Horton. Since then, we have seen our numbers continue to grow. It’s people who had traditional, cultural roots in Ukrainian but also, newcomers to it. Even myself, I’m embracing it and trying really hard to learn bits and pieces of the language.”

Special guest, Olena Hartsula, Ukrainian Language Adv isor Internationa l Education Services with Alberta Education brought forth her message, “Thank you for inviting me here. This event has a beautiful display of pictures drawn by the students at A.L. Horton School and other schools with Bilingual programs.”

Following these, the celebration was enriched with the immaculate vocal and narrated Ukrainian Christmas performances which blessed the centre with serenity.

The performers introduced themselves while saying, “May the birth of Christ fill your life with love, peace and hope. The Christmas season starts by revolving around the feast day

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Special guest, Olena Hartsula, Ukrainian Language Advisor International Education Services with Alberta Education brought forth a short speech about the display of the drawings from the Ukrainian Bilingual program. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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of St. Nicholas on December 19. Angels accompanied St. Nicholas to give gifts.”

The Christmas Eve on January 6 has 12 meatless dishes because the animals were the first to see baby Jesus.

There are 12 dishes to represent the 12 apostles of Christ.

“The three kolach on the table represents the Holy Trinity. A candle is in the centre that represents Jesus Christ and the light he gave to our darkened world.”

Then there was a brief Malanka, pagan Ukrainian New Year skit where Malanka was kidnapped by a dragon.

Her mother, Lada grieved the loss of her daughter and she ignored the work on the land.

But Prince Vasyl released Malanka from the evil dragon

and they fell in love. With this, Lada has to promise to allow Vasyl to spend part of the year with Malanka. This explains why we have winter.

The Gregorian calendar celebrates New Year’s Day on January 14 because this is when Vasyl released Malanka.

Ukrainian dancing animated the stage after that and the skillful techniques from this produced an audience with wide eyed wonder, from which, they gave a thunderous applause.

A bountiful Ukrainian Christmas meal was offered then where citizens commented where else could they get so much entertainment and food for such a reasonable price.

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