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January 26, 2022
Vegreville Resident Jennette Ferguson Celebrates 103rd Birthday Ferguson Family Submitted Jennette was born on January 25, 1919 to Henry and Aggie Ziegler. As a young girl she attended a one room school house, in the Vegreville area, for Grades 1-11. Transportation to school was by horse and buggy in the summer and sleigh in the winter. Jennette then went on to attend the Vermilion School of Agriculture where she completed her Grade 12 and one year of college.
In 1939 Jennette married George Ferguson. Together they raised 11 children with the majority of their lives together spent on the farm in the Park Grove district. After the death of George in 1996, Jennette continued to live on the farm for the next 23 years. After her 100th birthday she moved into an apartment in Heritage House in Vegreville where she resides to this day. Jennette has led a very full life. As well as the extraordinary achieve-
ment of raising 11 children she was active in the Park Grove Women’s group, the United Church, (where she sang in the choir) and the Vegreville Ag Society. She has also kept busy quilting, crocheting and knitting for her large extended family and friends, all of whom have been grateful recipients of quilts, afghans and slippers. As well, she has donated numerous lap quilts to seniors throughout Vegreville.
Jennette Ferguson at her 103rd birthday celebration on Jan. 22. (Ferguson Family/ Submitted Photo)
Stay and Play Program for Kids Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Local children participated in the Stay and Play program at the Kalyna Family Resource Network (KFRN) Centre on Monday February 7th 12-1 pm January 11. Online via Zoom Email vegfoodbank93@gmail.com Hub Coordinator for KFRN Tasha Homeniuk said this proto request an invitation gram gives families an opportunity to come in and play at the vegfoodbank.ca centre and mix with other families and their friends. “This gives people a space other than HAIRY HILL RODEO ASSOCIATION their homes to be indoors where it is clean and safe. We have different activities that are set up for them to be able to play with FEBRUARY 6, 2022 and there are crafts for them to do, as well 2:00 pm as we read a story to them.” Hairy Hill Elks Hall
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Comedy Night
Sam and Eli Litwin. (Rosanne Fortier/ Photo)
Sat. Feb 12
Royal Canadian
Doors Open 6:00 pm Supper 7:00 pm Show 8:00 pm $50/person
Branch No. 39 Vegreville
Steak Fry Friday, January 28
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 5037 - 52 Ave. Vegreville
Please call us for more details at 780-632-3900
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Dine In Or Take Out
780-632-3900
Must show Proof of Vaccination or negative test
Steak $20 ; Hamburger $15 Salad Bar Only $12
Royal Canadian
Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test is Required for Indoor Dining
Everyone Welcome Adhering to Covid Guidelines
ELK ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Kindergarten
ReGistration 2022-23 If your child is turning 5 in 2022, it’s time to think about kindergarten!
REGISTER ONLINE STARTING Branch No. 39
ANNUAL MEETING
FEB. 1, 2022
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of the
WILLINGDON SEED CLEANING CO - OP will be held
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd, 2022 at the WILLINGDON RECREATION CENTRE
Ukrainian Supper at 6:00 pm
For members & spouses or guests (max. 2 per membership)
Covid Rules Apply Please RSVP to 780-367-2711 by January 28
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