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Rangers ready to talk
Players from the Vegreville Jr. B Rangers are taking an active role in promoting mental health awareness in the community. Recently, the team took time for an afternoon of pool with seniors from the Sunshine Club, and hope to be back again for another round. On January 30, the Rangers will be participating in the Bell “Let’s Talk” campaign at their second-last home game of the season against Killam. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Michael Simpson Editor When Clara Hughes blew through town last summer as part of Bell’s “Let’s Talk” campaign around mental health awareness, she left a good impression. This past month, MODEL Project Coordinator Kelly Sawatzky and Colleen PidzarkoArmitage, Program Manager for the Veg-Al Drug Society were having a discussion about how to resurrect the “Let’s Talk” campaign in Vegreville when the Vegreville Jr. B Rangers, who are working with MODEL Project Success Coach Tracy Laschowski, came up. “It was an organic occurrence,” Sawatzky said. “Through a conversation I had with Colleen in December, we recognized the work Tracy has been doing this season with the Rangers as a good fit. When Tracy approached the players to discuss the idea, they all agreed it would be great to be a platform to talk about mental health awareness to the public at a game.” The January 30 home game
for the Rangers will be their ‘Bell “Let’s Talk”’ game, in which the Rangers will be broadcasting some prerecorded messages about mental health awareness, handing out pamphlets with information about mental health capacity building, and displaying some posters where individual players share their thoughts on the topic. “Everyone’s very excited,” Laschowski said. “The Rangers have recognized that they’re role models for younger kids in the community and that in the past there’s been a stigma associated with hockey players as these irresponsible individuals. The team’s committed to working to dispel that image. We’ve had great support in meeting with Head Coach Derek Sweet-Coulter this season and talking about his goal for the players as well. In his mind, he’s growing boys into men, fully contributing members of society, and what the players are doing here is exactly that – they’re giving back. The team’s executive is
fully behind the work that we’re doing as well. I believe that seeing players talking about mental health issues and working to remove the stigma will definitely be seen by younger kids, and that’s going to have a strong positive impact on them.” Laschowski’s connection to the team started earlier than this season. Her brother was a player who wrapped up his ice-time with the Rangers four years earlier. While watching him, Tracy recognized the impact that the hockey team has on youths in the community, and since coming on to work with the MODEL Project, she’s been fortunate in having a coach who feels player development has a strong mental health angle to it. It’s a trend that already has major sports teams like the Edmonton Oilers and the Edmonton Eskimo’s working in the same capacity in front of a larger audience. As far as the MODEL Project is concerned, their mandate with this year’s contract wasn’t just about tackling mental health
issues before they’re a problem, it was about working beyond the former boundaries of the schools and library in Veg, Sawatzky explained. “I’m very impressed with the seriousness with which they’re approaching Tracy’s messages about mental health and applying it to their lives.” Recently, the players took time with Laschowski to spend an afternoon playing pool with seniors at the
Sunshine Club in Vegreville. They played longer than they expected, and asked the club if they could come back again after having a good time. “They boys want to continue to be involved even after the season,” Laschowski said. “My big dream is to mentor the team in mental health capacity building, and then hopefully they’ll go on to mentor other people in their lives. It all ties into a bigger picture where communities are stronger and safer. I’m very passionate about that. I think the Rangers are too.”
Celebrate Family Literacy Day on January 27 See page 8 for story
Victor Petruk serves life sunny side up See page 15 for story
Love in the Library See page 17 for story
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25% profit allocation announced by Vision Credit Union Vision Credit Union Submitted In 2014, Caisse Horizon Credit Union and Battle River Credit Union merged to become one very significant force in Alberta banking. The amicable blending resulted in seventeen branches in northern and east central areas of the province, each offering a full slate of financial services. Vision Credit Union Ltd. was the chosen name for the new credit union. The partnership has proven highly profitable for the credit union and membership alike. Vision Credit Union CEO Steve Friend and Board Chair Alan Fielding recently announced that members will enjoy earning their fair share of 70.85% of the credit union’s 2014 opera-
tional profit. What this means to each individual member is dependent on how much business each member conducted with Vision Credit Union during the course of the year. Interest paid and interest earned both qualify in calculating member’s respective banking bonus. For example, a homeowner who paid $12,000 interest on a $300,000 mortgage at 4% interest will receive an allocation of $3,000. A farmer who is paying 5.5% interest on a $685,000 machinery loan will have received a payback of $9,418. CEO Steve Friend explains the philosophy of Vision Credit Union: “We are proudly able to do something that the biggest of banks in the prov-
ince, and even the country, cannot duplicate. The people who obtain consumer, farm or business loans and lines of credit or mortgages from us are not just borrowers of money, they are member-owners of our business. So are the people who use our branches for their GIC’s, RRSP’s, and daily banking services. Our member-owners therefore share in the profit.” “Thanks to terrific staff performance, strong leadership at the Board level, and a very dedicated and skilled management team, we have a very deep and impressive history of industry-leading financial performance,” explains Board Chair Alan Fielding. “Our average allocation over the past ten years has been approx-
imately 25%.” “We are particularly thrilled for the members of Vision Credit Union from northern Alberta,” notes Friend. “While the 17,000 members of the former Battle River Credit Union are used to receiving remarkable annual allocations to their common share accounts, the members who joined Vision Credit Union after the Caisse Horizon merger are likely to be shocked and ecstatic when they realize how significant their profit share turns out to be.” “What’s really exciting for us,” exclaims Friend, “is that we have members who will receive a banking reward this year in excess of 50,000!”
I Am a Book By: Olivia Kozakiewicz
I am a book, I’m new in this library, The popular ones here are magazines, I have tried to change my cover, I tried to change my words, I tried to add pictures, I want to be put with the magazines, But I am still just a book, They get checked out one by one, They are the popular ones, I get taken out a few times here and there, The month goes by, They start to fade, Their pictures are old, They are an old issue, They start to get checked out less and less, And one day they are not here, The new issues come, In a month they are old, They get checked out less and less, Then they are gone, I stay, and remember, I am a book, I like being a book, I will always be just a book.
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Jeff Massey of TELUS presents a cheque for $2000 to Jodi Rasmusson to support The Breakfast Club program. (Community Association for Lasting Success/Submitted)
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Elementary schools and grade ‘A’ literacy Rosanne Fortier Alberta Education states that 40 percent of Albertans aged 16 and older struggle with their ability to understand and use information from texts including news stories and instruction manuals. They go on to say that literacy and numeracy are a shared responsibility and they work with partners to make sure that students gain literacy and numeracy skills that will help them achieve a successful and fulfilling life. Vegreville’s elementary
schools help to nourish the seed of literacy through every facet of their programs and courses. A.L. Horton School ensures that their entire curriculum is embedded in a way that develops students’ literacy and numeracy skills. The current curriculum is conceived with the goal of tying together the many forms of literacy with a goal to engage kids in schools through speaking, reading, writing, and sharing exercises. In the early grades, group storytelling and discussions are
more than just a brush-up on the English language. Sharing with the group develops a balanced set of social skills, the confidence created from this lends itself to those other critical areas such as early math, physical development and emotional balancing. St. Martin’s School keeps literacy as their primary focus through all their courses and programs. “Our school strives to have every student reach their learning potential by implementing a balanced literacy program in our class-
rooms,” Bridget Yaremko, Grade 2 teacher and Literacy Lead and Facilitator, said. “This literacy approach allows students to work on individual needs through whole group instruction, small group work, word study, and authentic reading time.” “Teachers promote a love of reading and help children develop independent skills and to take ownership for their learning. Components of the daily literacy program may include reading to oneself, other students, guided reading
Rangers pop in for pool
The Jr.B.Rangers spent the afternoon playing a game of pool with seniors at Vegreville’s Sunshine Club.“Jr.B.Rangers know the importance of community, receive a lot of support from the people and they want to be role models for all ages, give back and connect with many people in Vegreville.They want to grow as hockey players and individuals.”Tracy Laschowski, M.O.D.E.L Project Success Coach said. Shown in no particular order are seniors-Pete, Don, Dwayne, Nick and Steve. Jr. B. Rangers-Cory Falconer, Chad Davidson, Mike Newberger, Jesse Budinski, Grayson Soprovich, Logan Tatarin, Jared Steinbach, Zak Lang, Cody Gottselig, Rylan Couture, Randall Ziegler, Neil Vermillion. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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time with the teacher, word work and spelling, writing, and listening to reading. Students need to develop a strong foundation by reading at an instructional or independent level which varies within the classroom. Many different levels and types of books are available in a literacy rich environment for students to offer opportunities and time to work towards their own strategy development. Many strong components of the Daily 5 and the Daily Café approach developed by Sisters Gail
Boushey & Joan Moser are being implemented by the staff at St. Martin’s to help students develop daily habits of reading and writing.
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Telus brings back reason for season I’m writing to say a special thank you to Telus for once again bringing the night sky to life for the Christmas season with the towering red candle. This special display is visible for miles and miles and those of us who live in the country are privileged to see it from afar. It is also a special reminder of that night so long ago when a glowing light, also visible for miles, appeared in the sky to announce a special happening and thus the Christmas celebration began. Special regards to Telus for reminding us to remember the reason for the season. John and Terry Kubin
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Celebrate Family Literacy Day on January 27 FCSS Submitted Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative held annually on January 27 across Canada to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Tak ing time every day to learn as a family is crucial to a child ’s development. Just 15 minutes a day can improve a child ’s literacy skills dramatically and can help parents improve their skills as well. Literacy touches virtually every aspect of our lives. Strong literacy and numeracy skills have been linked to work
achievement, positive pa rent ing, persona l growth, health and selfesteem. Unfortunately, millions of Canadians age 16-65 have challenges with low literacy which hinders their ability to cope with the demands of ever yday life. Parental inf luence plays a huge role in a child’s success. In our busy lives, it is often diff icult to f ind the time to accomplish ever ything in a day. Make it a habit to clear aside 15 minutes to spend with your child playing, reading or talking. “Reading to children more than once a day has a substantial impact on their
future academic skills. In addition, research indicates children with early exposure to books and reading are better at performing mathematical tasks.” Studies also indicate that “parents should pay careful attention to three potential reading slump times that can hinder a child’s reading development: when a child enters kindergarten; at grade 4; and when a child enters high school.” Vegreville’s theme for Family Literacy Day is “15 minutes of Fun”. We are celebrating by inviting families to take at least 15 minutes on January 27 to engage is a fun, family learning activit y. Families are invited to submit a
photo, drawing or story outlining how they spent their 15 minutes of Fun. A ll entries will be entered into a draw for a Family Fun Basket. Submissions can be emailed to family@vcals. org or dropped off at our off ice (5106-48 Avenue, Vegreville). Deadline for contest is January 30, 2015. Contest winner will be notif ied by telephone (be sure to include your name and phone number on your entry.) Learning can happen at any time. Some suggestions to make learning part of your family’s daily life: Have your child write out the items you need on your grocery list.
At the store, have your child count out the money to make the purchase. While walking or driving uptown, read signs, billboards and license plates together. While cooking dinner, have your child measure the ingredients. Sort the laundry together Read a map together Play a board game Surf the internet for information on an ani-
mal your child is interested in. Talk about the ‘new’ things you see throughout the day Create a pretend ‘restaurant’ with your child. Create a sign, menu etc. Have them be the waitress to take your order Track print with your f inger as you share a stor y together. Your child will learn we read top to bottom, left to right.
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Vegreville Co-op sponsors Welcome Wagon for 30 years
Shirley Preuss, Vegreville’s Welcome Wagon representative, presents a 30 year Plaque to Glen McLay, Manager at Vegreville & District Co-op. Preuss and Welcome Wagon’s Area Manager Gayle Martin said that they are pleased with all the support the Co-op has given in the last 30 years. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier The Vegreville & District Co-op has been a sponsor for Welcome Wagon for the last 30 years. So, on January 13 they were awarded for this loyalty. “We are most pleased to present a 30 Year Plaque and a Welcome WagonCanadian in ScopeCommunity in Service 75th Anniversary Edition by Pauline Hill to Glen
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McLay, current Manager, in appreciation of this sponsorship. As the local Welcome Wagon representative, many visits have been made on behalf of the Vegreville & District Co-op to newcomers in our community and at one time to new parents in the Vegreville area. Glen and previous managers and staff have always been most supportive of this service. It
has been a pleasure to represent this community minded business.” Shirley Preuss, representative for Welcome Wagon said. “Welcome Wagon has been operating in Canada since 1930. For a visit or to be a sponsor in our famous basket, please call Shirley at 780-632-3565. We don’t want to miss greeting newcomers or new parents in our area!”
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Early literacy turns the page on a better life Rosanne Fortier Most people would invest in a plan that returned $7.16 for every dollar invested! Researchers estimate that over the lifetime of participants in early literacy pro-
dence on public assistance from 67% to 11%. Family Literacy Day is January 27, but CALS (Community Association for Lasting Success) works tirelessly all year long as
potential. Marnie Kassian, CALS Family Literacy Program Coordinator/ facilitator and Jodi Rasmusson, CALS Family Literacy Coordinator/facilitator are two professionals
CALS is among Vegreville’s list of organizations that focus on literacy-building programming.The Parent Link Centre (shown) also has many opportunities for parents to be engaged in their children’s early learning.This can be achieved by any activity they do with their children. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
grams, returns to the public amount to this figure. These programs reduce participants’ full depen-
they plan programs that ensure that every child becomes a lifelong learner and develops to their full
involved with the literacy program. “All programs offered through CALS are parent/
child interactive. Our goal is to promote stronger, positive relationships between parents and their children while making parents aware of the importance of early literacy. We believe parents are their child’s first and most important teacher. Early literacy and learning opportunities occur naturally in everyday life beginning at birth. “Our programs are designed to support parents and children in making the most of those crucial years from birth to six by helping to recognize and create those opportunities. All programs have a strong focus on early oral language stimulation through songs and rhymes,” Rasmusson said. “Parents experience different ways to engage and guide their children through play that enhances oral language, increases social interaction skills and supports and fosters the involvement of parent’s in their children’s learning. Family literacy programs focus on developing literacy within the family as a whole. According to the Center for Family Literacy, it’s about much more than spelling. The comprehension spills over into other areas that impact the everyday quality of life that people enjoy. “Literacy weaves through all aspects of family and community lifethrough health, employment, education, social welfare and justice. It is the foundation for all other learning.” Rasmusson explained. In Vegreville, CALS is among the organizations that play a major role in early development through literacy programming. “We offer five different types of programs to Vegreville and surrounding areas: Movers and Shakers, 1-2-3 Cook with Me, Book for Babies, Pool Time Rhymes and Playdates.” Rasmusson said. “Parents should talk to children everyday about everything and encourage conversation with questions that can’t be answered with a yes or no; point out signs and other things to show them that these things have a purpose… children will learn from watching that these skills that they’re useful and serve a purpose.” Rasmusson said. On January 27, ABC Literacy Canada wants families to spend “15 Minutes of Fun” learning together. This could include making a recipe together, reading a story to your children, investigate the interesting tour cities in your community, playing a board game together and more.
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Hospital carolling On Ukrainian Christmas Day, January 7th, a group of Vegreville volunteers and hospital staff were singing Ukrainian carols at the general hospital, filling the hearts of many. (Phyllis Tarapacki/Submitted)
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Cyber-bullying bill front for cyber spying? Dear Editor, First, thanks to the vigilant and active citizens who have alerted me about Bill C-13 on online spying. I had not been aware of it. To my knowledge “my” MP Leon Benoit did not inform me fully about it. And not much of it is covered in the mainstream media either. Hidden behind the rhetoric of preventing cyberbullying, is the provision for online spying of every citizen and resident in Canada.
Government agencies and telecom providers have legal immunity for spying, and the victims are, naturally for “security reasons”, not informed. More important though, none of us has any recourse to ask why we are being spied on. Worse than “guiltyuntil-proven-innocent”, in my opinion. The argument that “you-have-nothing-toworry-about-if-youhave-not-done-anything-wrong” is often invoked to justify inva-
sion of privacy. This argument is specious, it looks reasonable at the first glance, but it is deeply flawed upon further examination. Privacy is one essence of a democratic state, and lack of privacy is a sure sign of a totalitarian one, where those in power still have privacy, but none for the rest of the population. Our government is doing all kinds of “tricks” to pass the Bill, including concealing full information and cutting time
for debate. But we still have time to derail this. Please launch you protest in any way you feel appropriate. The Senate, our “chamber of sober second thought”, can still stop Bill C-13 when it hears our cry. But only if it is loud enough! I encourage Canadians to learn more about how we can work together to safeguard our privacy at OurPrivacy.ca Albert Liem
Harmony at Heritage House
The five members of Harmony – Phyllis Tarapacki, Peter Karbashewski, John Kusick, Iris Mudryk and Steve Mudryk. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier Music can really liven up
a senior’s soul and touch their life. Harmony rang
this bell when this band performed an interactive
Christmas sing-a-long for the residents at Heritage House on December 16. Per former Phyl l is Tarapacki said that this band encourages everyone to participate and she’ll assist someone in a wheelchair if they care to dance. “We’ll open with a snappy Christmas tune, Jingle Bells which the residents will ring the bell we gave them.” Phyllis said. The entertainment continued with more hand-grabbing and toe-shaking tunes that made people want to get of their seats to dance. After each performance, the audience issued an appreciative applause.
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Seniors lodges welcome new GM, Friday Lanas Rosanne Fortier Some professionals are noted to fit perfectly with their jobs. Friday Lanas, who has been the General Manager of Heritage House and Century Park since the fall of 2014 is a staple to these facilities with her approachable, compassionate personality and her expertise and willingness to always grow and learn in her chosen field. Friday immigrated to Edmonton from the Philippines. She resides in Edmonton now with her husband and three kids, though her family is considering moving to Vegreville. “To become a nurse was initially my mom’s choice which I’ve grown to love. She had the opportunity of serving her grandmother in-law and she found joy in serving. This is a very unique profession where every day is an opportunity to help, an opportunity to touch a life and make a difference.” Friday explained. “I have worked as a hospital staff nurse in a general ward. I took care all different ages from infants to elderly including cases dealing with gastrointestinal infections; post-partum and post-surgery issues; circulatory and more,” Friday explained. “I’ve also worked as a Nursing Professor for seven years doing classroom instructions and clinical supervision in medical wards, surgical wards and emergency departments. Also, I was a Clinical Coordinator for 3 years where I was responsible for the students’ Related Learning Experience affiliation to hospitals and community. “Moreover, I was a Director of Nursing Services of a 250-bed hospital where I managed 360 nursing personnel for more than a year. It was a senior managers’ position.” Friday earned her M.A. in nursing where she majored in Psychiatric Nursing at University of Cebu in May of 2009 and she obtained her Doctorate degree in Management at Capitol University in March 2013. “My interest is really not on clinical Psych. nursing but on human behavior. I am fascinated to understand why a person behaves in such a manner and how family dynamics, environment,
peers, and experiences play a role in one’s perception and responses.” Friday said. “The company has a new mission that is to build a person-centered community. My goal is to for us to be aligned to the company’s mission. A personcentered community means recognizing the
individuality of each person, giving values to the qualities that we each bring and to encourage in a way that we strengthen each other.” Friday said. Friday is also active in community service and a regular guest on a local radio program.
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Victor Petruk serves life sunny-side up
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Rosanne Fortier Victor Petruk is a man who travels life with a friendly disposition. He is now a resident of Heritage House and despite the grave adversities he’s faced and continues to encounter, he still carries a positive attitude. Victor was born in Vegreville in 1947. He grew up on a farm in the Viking area. He had one brother and two sisters. “I was the surprise child, which means I was the youngest. I got along very well with my brother and sisters. My brother was 17 years older than me so he was like a father figure to me. My older sister was 12 years older and she was the bossy one but it didn’t bother me. Then my other sister was five years older and she was my babysitter and she was very good to me.” “I was always a happy child. I grew up in a family with a low-income and we had few toys but this didn’t bother me because we didn’t know the difference back then. Toys were usually what my Dad or I made. The first toy rubber car I received was when I was four years-old at Christmas from my grandmother. This was nice to get but it didn’t replace the wooden tractors my Dad made. His were more realistic. “We had very good parents who made sure to pay attention to us. They talked to us a lot and we had many suppers together. In fact, whenever we had company, my parents made sure to include us in all their conversations. We learned to deal with adults well. “My parents were not that demanding. They never spanked us. We were punished by them withdrawing our privileges. I believe this is a good way to bring up children because it teaches them to take care of their own responsibility. It’s a way of assuring that they are fitting in. There is a time to spank kids but it is overused. It’s only effective when it is used occasionally. I was spanked by my Mom once because my Dad was going to feed the horses during a blizzard. I wanted to go and Mom said I couldn’t because it was dangerous. Finally, she said it was my funeral if I wanted to go. So, I went and she took off behind me and spanked me while she said never to do that again. I never forgot this because
that was the only time I got spanked. “I remember when I was four years-old and all the different animals we had100 chickens, pigs, cattle, 50 ducks, 20 geese and 20 turkeys. These animals were all my friends and I use to play with them and feed them. I got along well
her garden. “My teenage years went well. I enjoyed helping my parents on the farm. But I had to take over the farm because my father died when I was 14 years-old. This was a shock and it was tough at first. But Mom spoke to me a lot and I had a lot of support from
puters a lot too. My students probably taught me more things than I taught them. All you had to do was challenge them and they would learn. Then all I had to do was ask them what they learned that day and they would sit down and tell me what they learned. When they did
Victor Petruk is a man who has travelled life with a friendly disposition and a glow on his face. He is now a resident of Heritage House and despite the grave adversities he faced and continues to encounter in his life, he still carries a positive attitude. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
with them.” Victor said. “Then when I was five years-old, I got to ride on the combine with my Dad and older brother. I use to ride this machine all the way from when I came home from school until whatever time they shut it down. I loved doing this and operating all the farm equipment.” “I started to operate a tractor myself and cultivate it when I was six years-old. This was a hand-clutch tractor so it was easy to operate. Yes, I was expected to help on the farm since I was young because that was the idea of a family farm.” Victor admitted. “School was easy for me and I enjoyed it very much. I walked a mile-and-a-half to a school in Lonedale in summer-time and in winter, we got a ride. This was a small country one-room school house which had from grades one till grades nine. Later, I went on a school bus to Viking because this school only went up to grade five. But school was good. I got along with the other kids and had many friends. The teachers liked me too. One of my teachers is still alive at 105 years-old and I just spoke to her last summer at a reunion. “My favorite subjects were Math and Science. I like to read a lot of science fiction. Then I got interested in science and growing things and I helped my mom with
my Uncles. My Uncles spoke to me a lot about life and death and how to go on with life when this happens. They also came and helped me with the crops during the spring and fall. “When I finished high school I took education at university because my parents encouraged me to do this. They thought this was a good occupation. Teachers really run in my family. I would say out of my 75 cousins, 60 are teachers. Yes, the talent is there. Originally, I wanted to be a chef but my Mom said that this wasn’t a good idea because she was a cook and it is a messy profession. I don’t regret being a teacher. This was a good field of work. I was a teacher for 31 years where I taught at Ryley School and Viking School. “My major was Industrial Education and my minor was Science. Teaching Industrial Education worked very well because this is a field the kids really enjoy, they get to be creative and work with their hands and it is no problem to discipline them. They are attentive and want to learn. The most rewarding part was being able to teach them and seeing the smile on their faces after they made their product. “Then I taught Computer Science. This was good. The kids were interested in computers and I like com-
something neat, they would show me how to do it. “The best part about teaching is the interaction with the students. This is rewarding in itself. It stays with you for the rest of your days. I see my former students on the street and they come to Heritage House to visit me. “The challenge in teaching is to find the key to help the students become interested when they aren’t. I had to find various methods to reach them. I learned through my Educational Psychology course at university how to do this. The main way is to make sure the students are on your side and they will respond to you. “If I had to discipline my students, I just took away privileges and this method really worked. “After I came home from teaching, I still worked on the farm and continued until I retired from teaching. I enjoyed all aspects of farming, working with the animals and the crops. The real reward to farming is to see the crops grow gradually and obtain the profits from your work. “Later, I also was a Trustee on the School Board for Battle River Regional School Division where I represented half of the County of Beaver. I was elected to do this and had to go for a meeting once-a-month. It was my way of giving back to the
education system.” Victor said about his life as a teacher. “I met my wife four years after I finished university and we were both teaching but not at the same school. I remember meeting her at a social group and I fell in love at first sight with her because we hit it off so well. We dated for three years and had two sons after we got married. We have a very good marriage. We get along well. My wife is supportive of me and I am supportive of her. She wanted to go into the Market Garden and I supported her in doing this. We both have our strengths and we utilize each other’s strengths. “The key to a good marriage is to understand each other and each other’s needs. Then you try to learn how to fulfill those needs and continue that. Most of all always treat your spouse as your ‘best friend’ because no matter where you are or what you are doing, they are your ‘best friend’. If you have misunderstandings, talk it over.” Victor commented about his marriage that is still strong and steady with his wife visiting him often. “I played the saxophone for Country Rhythms when I was 15 years-old. This was a five-piece band and we played for numerous anniversaries, weddings and other occasions. This wasn’t that lucrative but I eventually played and got paid in a bigger way. Later, I performed with Melody Tunes. This was good because I like oldtime music. I played the drums too but not as much as I performed music with the saxophone.” Victor said. Victor continued on to explain some struggles he encountered in his life. “I was teaching and I felt this really fizzy and dizzy feeling. So, I went to the doctor and he diagnosed me as type-2 diabetic and put me on pills which I was on for about three or four years and eventually that didn’t work anymore, so they put me on insulin. I had to watch my diet a lot too which I didn’t like because I was used to eating whatever I wanted. That was very hard. “But I wasn’t shock when I found out I had diabetes because my Mom had a touch of it and my Dad had diabetes and he had to be on insulin. CONTINUED TO PAGE 18
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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 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 780-
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 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 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.
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CARD OF THANKS GARA We, the family of Steve Gara would like to thank everyone who had a part in helping us during our time of loss. Thanks to Father Greg Faryna for officiating the service, St Mary’s Community Hall for catering the meal, Urban Bloom for the beautiful flowers, Layne and Staff from Weber Funeral Home for all your help, and to everyone who attended the funeral. Thank you to the Staff at the Holden Lodge for all your care given to Dad over the years. The Family of Steve Gara
MEMORIAM KAVICH In Loving Memory of Amelia Kavich January 30, 2009 Micheal Kavich Jr. October 2, 1990 Nothing can ever take away, The love that a heart holds dear and near We have precious memories of our time together. And we think about you all the time. Remembering keeps you close to us. We will meet again someday. Remembering your smile. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your loving family
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. 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. AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Alanon New Beginning Meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Call 780275-0054 for location.
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MATVIW, Michael In loving memory of my dear husband, Michael, (father, grandfather and great-grandfather) who passed away January 25, 2000. Fifteen 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.
OBITUARY KNAPP, ANNA August 19, 1934 – January 18, 2015 On Sunday, January 18, 2015, Anna Knapp of Vegreville, Alberta, formerly of Ranfurly passed away at the age of 80 years. Cremation has taken place. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800. COONS, Mary On January 20, 2015 Mary Coons of Vegreville passed away at the age of 84 years. Mary is survived by one daughter and one son, Patti, and Brad (Shelley); one grandson, Randy. Predeceased by her husband, Ken; and parents, Katherine and Mike. Family and friends may pay their respects Monday, January 26, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. til 12:00 noon at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville. Funeral service Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Vegreville United Church, 5126-48 Avenue, Vegreville. Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to CNIB. To send condolences, visit www. parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
SHULKO, Judith (Judy) July 28, 1944 - January 16, 2015 On Friday, January 16, 2015, Judith (Judy) Faye Shulko (nee Tymchuk) of Andrew, Alberta passed away peacefully and unexpectedly with her husband by her side at the age of 70 years. Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her loving family, her husband of 51 years, Ernie; two sons and three granddaughters: Brian (Charlene) along with their daughters Lana (Trevor), Bria and Tyra: Kevin (Tracy); along with numerous relatives and friends. Judy was predeceased by one grandson Layne in 1998; her mother Laura in 1979 and her father Harry in 1994. A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Ave.) in Vegreville, Alberta. A Divine Liturgy and Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church - Sunland (Hwy 45 North on Rge Rd 161 continue north across Twp Rd 580) with Very Reverend Nikolai Nikolaev officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Sunland” or to “Lamont Health Care Centre - Nursing Home.” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com The family wishes to thank the Doctors and Nursing Staff at the Lamont Nursing Home for all the care and compassion given to Judy. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800
GORDEY, Mike A. October 2, 1921 – January 16, 2015 On January 16, 2015 Mr. Mike A. Gordey of Vegreville, formerly of Willingdon, passed away at the age of 93 years. Mike is survived by two sons and one daughter, Gerald (Suzanne) of Edmonton, Roseanne (Edward) Martyniuk of Red Deer and Lawrence (Roxanne) of Calgary; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Scott) Walker, Kate-Lynn, Alexandra and Natasha Gordey; three great-grandchildren, Ezra, Judah, and Aravis; brother, Harry (Shirley); sister, Lillian; also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his wife, Kaye; his parents, Rose and Andrew Gordey; brother, Nick; and sisters, Anne and Elizabeth. Funeral service Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville. Very Reverend Archpriest Father Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation or to Mazankowski Heart Institute. “VICHNAYA PAMYIAT” To send condolences, visit www. parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
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Upcoming ‘Love in the Library’ will feature novelist and singer/songwriter Gayleen Froese CAWTHRA, Robert Wayne March 16, 1942 – January 16, 2015 A merciful God has taken our beloved Robert safely home; now he is at peace. Rob was Margaret’s kind and cherished husband of forty five years, a devoted father to Jordan and Sara; he had been an enthusiastic “best bud” to grandson Carsyn and always a generous, loyal friend. He leaves us heart-broken. We are grateful to many friends and family who have shown their love and sympathy over several months. Sincere thanks to the attentive caring staff of Two Hills hospital; special gratitude to doctors who control pain with appropriate real compassion. Private cremation has occurred.
CHRAPKO, Edward (Ed) On January 21, 2015 Mr. Edward (Ed) Chrapko of Hairy Hill passed away at the age of 76 years. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Kathy; one daughter and three sons, Connie (Willy) Melenka, Delton (Marianne) Chrapko, Dale (Patricia Macklin) Chrapko, Eddy (Lisa) Chrapko; eight grandchildren; three brothers and one sister, Martin (Helen), Leonard (Regina), Olga Gegolick, and Lorne (Joan); also numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Predeceased by his parents, Helen and Steve Chrapko; sister, Doreen; and grandchild, Lynnale. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service to be held at a later date. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Alice Melnyk Public Library, Two Hills. To send condolences, visit www. parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
KUTCHER, Lynn Sept. 4, 1935 – Jan. 17, 2015 On Saturday, January 17, 2015, Lynn Kutcher of Myrnam, Alberta, formerly of Lashburn, Saskatchewan passed away at the age of 79 years. Lynn is survived by her loving family, her husband of 60 years, Daniel; one son Dan (Myrna); one daughter Elaine (Ken) Getzinger; ten grandchildren Jennifer (Rick), Krystal (Jason), Jeremy, Kayler, Shauna (Chris), Justin (Amy), Tyson (Madison), Michelle, Angie (Ray) and Brad (Bionca); eleven great grandchildren Talawa, Omani, Austin, Conner, Harper, Alayna, Avery, Kaylee, Jacey, Alyssa and Emma; along with numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Lynn was predeceased by one daughter Joanne Dornan; one grandson Jason Kutcher; her parents Wasyl and Annie Ptycia; and numerous siblings. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Ave.) in Vegreville, Alberta with Reverend Chelsy Bouwman officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Eagleview Lodge – Myrnam, Alberta. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
ONYSCHUK, John H. Nov. 17, 1921 – Jan. 19, 2015 On Monday, January 19, 2015 John H. Onyschuk of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 93 years. John is survived by his loving family; his wife of 72 years, Bessie; three daughters Sylvia (Walter) Killick, Marilyn (Hennie) Steyn and Annabelle (Harry) Pacaud; six grandchildren Cherisse (Tim), Jennifer (Eugene), Daina (Dean), PJ, Ashley (Matthew) and Lindsey (Adam); two great granddaughters Elyse and Lauren. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Dormition of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Sich-Kolomea (Rge Rd 155 and Twp Rd 540) with Very Reverend Fr. Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz and Rt. Rev. Stephan Semotiuk officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery- Vegreville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Vegreville Care Centre - Patient Comfort Society.” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
Rosanne Fortier Draw a heart on your calendar for the event where libraries and love both take us to new, exciting places with help from Gayleen Froese, a novelist and singer/songwriter who plans to grab you with a new experience when she will reading stories performing a few of her songs at Vegreville Centennial Library’s, ‘Love in the Librar y’ event on February 13. Getting close with Gayleen Froese “Saskatoon is a strange town. It’s intellectual and artsy but it’s also close to farms and lakes. You try a little of everything and grow up well-rounded-possibly a little eccentric. Most of my best anecdotes are about Saskatoon.” Gayleen said about growing up on a prairie city. “When a kid takes to sports, it’s assumed they had an inclination. Writing is no different. Some kids create elaborate stories when they play make-bel ieve. They’ll set the scene, f lesh out characters and negotiate plot lines for an hour and, when they’re called to dinner, say, “We haven’t started playing yet!” Those are writers. It’s how their brains work.” Gayleen said. “I did the Radio and Television Arts degree, thinking I would write for television. It wasn’t for me. There’s amazing work being done in television. I admire it all the more because I know what those writers deal with. When it comes to stories and characters that matter to me, I don’t have the temperament for network notes and focus groups and having to rescue a plot someone derailed in episode six. I don’t want to kill a character because an actor quit. When it comes to novels, it’s you and an editor and, if you get a good editor, it’s genuinely about making the book better. You don’t have a hundred people’s egos and agendas in the room. “I’ve talked about this with other authors there’s ‘being an author’ and then there’s writing. Being an author is being seen in the right places,
always at events or on social media, talking to people about your work. Writing is you, alone with the work. What’s often said about sex is also true of writing: the people who talk about it the most are probably doing it the least. But it’s tough because promotion is necessary and publishers don’t do much of it anymore. “Paranormal fiction asks, ‘What if?’… What if there were people who could read other people’s minds? How does that world work? What is the legal system like? Are schools different? What happens on a date? When you change the ground rules for the universe, you deconstruct the real world. The impressive thing about good paranormal fiction is that it does that serious work while being fun to read.” Gayleen said about her preferred style of writing.” Imaginations gone wild “Most writers I know agree that our imaginations need no sparking. In line at a grocery store, you wonder what would happen if the guy in front of you turned into a werewolf, or if the cashier were his furious ex-girlfriend. Or both. You watch a movie and think, “It would have been better if it had been the story of that guy we saw for ten seconds in the first scene”, and you imagine that story. You have more ideas than you’d ever have time to write. The difficult part is choosing which ones to commit to. “[By day] I’m a communications officer for the City of Edmonton. Overall, I love it. It’s a hard job and sometimes frustrating, but I believe
that I help make good things happen in Edmonton. In communications, you’re always learning about your clients’ worlds and trying to understand their customers and partners and suppliers. All of that helps in w r it ing.” Gayleen explained. In addition to writing, her creative juices are fueled by her relationship with sound. “I played a neighbour’s piano when I was four and came home and begged for one of my own. I begged for lessons, song writing and singing came later. I mainly play piano, though I have a baritone ukulele that I love madly. I write songs in character, and some are written by characters from my books. I’ll be performing a few of those songs at the Love in the Library event.” Gayleen said about how she started being a musician. “I love animals because they’re living on this
planet, just like us, but they’re doing it differently. I want to understand how we’re alike and how we differ. I’m interested in how intelligent they are--lizards, in particular, will surprise you-and how they solve problems. How are prey animals different from predators? How does a sugar glider, with handlike paws, come at things differently than a dog? Of course, we mainly hang out and share snacks and play. The relationship is entirely about how we treat each other, which I find brilliantly honest and straight-forward.” Gayleen said of the hours she spends with her many pets. “I love libraries and I love seeing people support them. They’re monuments to being interested in things. If you’re bored in a library, sad to say, you’re probably not a very interesting person.” Gayleen added.
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“At first, I lost my two little toes, one on each foot. Then about a year later, I got a gangrene ulcer on my left leg and it kept getting bigger and bigger and there was nothing they could do because antibiotics wouldn’t work on it. So, they had to amputate my leg. I was okay with this because my Mom had both of her legs amputated, so it was something I expected to eventually happen and my doctors told me that was the risk I was running. Then it wasn’t only diabetes, I have a condition of poor arteries, my blood vessels in my legs and arms are very restricted and the blood flow can’t get to those areas. Hence, when I get an infection, the antibiotics can’t travel there. So, I lost my two legs, some fingers and my kidneys. “At first, I allowed myself to grieve and then, I learned to adapt to this situation. I felt it didn’t do any good to feel sorry for myself because I did this to myself by not taking better care of my health. I didn’t
always follow the diet I was told to follow. If I would have been more diligent, I would have had my appendages for a longer time. “From this experience, I learned you have to take one-day at a time. Every day is different and you have to look at it with as much positive light as you can. If you look at it negatively, you won’t survive. I look at it like this is the way my life is. Then I count my blessings. My power wheelchair has given my life mobility. Then, it helped that I have always been a positive person. This changed me for the better because it made me think even more positive.” “One of the biggest turnoffs we have in the world today is the news. You turn on the television and it’s 90% negative. If you watch it, you get a negative attitude. I pick and choose what I watch or read. Our local newspaper is good because it is quite positive and shows people doing good things with a positive attitude.” Victor said. “I try and find something to look forward to and to live for, it could be a visit from my wife, children or grandchildren, an event or social activity. My family is very supportive and they visit me often. I get to counsel my children and grandchildren and joke around with them. They are very important because
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they are a part of me. “I like living at Heritage House. It’s lonely sometimes but I have good neighbors from the past who visit and appreciate me. I’m so happy to have the Men’s Prayer Group come to this home because we support and inspirer each other. “It’s interesting because I didn’t grow up with a religious background. I used to be a non-believer. But this changed when I joined the Men’s Prayer Group and saw good examples from the leaders of all denominations in this group. Living a good life is their way of life. They show me that I could help myself and others by praying. I saw instances where prayer really worked. I believe in God very much now and it’s a wonderful feeling. It gives me hope. “I realize now that it doesn’t matter what I was taught because I am learning differently now. It’s tragic why my parents didn’t believe. My grandfather came from Ukraine with a lot of bad memories. He had nothing and didn’t even have trees on their land to provide heat. He was working for the priest at the time and there was some old wood that wasn’t being used. So, he took some home and the next Sunday he went to confession to confess that he stole some wood from the tree lot. He didn’t even get
home when the priest was at the door getting ready to arrest him. From this, he felt if that is what they believed in, he didn’t want to be part of a religion. There were more instances. They wouldn’t help some people who were starving. He wondered how people could be so ruthless. This was his only means of contact with God and he felt that they should have been giving and setting an example to others. “Now, I believe that God is to you the way you portray God to others. If you don’t portray God in the right manner, you’ve lost it. You profess one thing and then live another way of life. A lot of people go to church on Sundays and then on Monday, they go back to their old ways. Religion should be a means to help others, not take advantage of them. Doing so is totally, totally wrong! It doesn’t matter what faith a person is, they can be an example and do good with it.” Victor stressed. “The advice I would give people is there is more to life than making money. We are over here to make a difference and value our family, friends and neighbors. The most important thing is to live a life where you can say you did some good for family members or others.” Victor concluded.
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Adult tutors and adult tutoring with VegMin Rosanne Fortier “A world without literacy…as I close my eyes and imagine it I think of the dark ages. Oh my, how could we survive?” said Holly Cependa, Executive Director of VegMin Learning Society. “When you teach, you learn. When you show the way to someone else, you discover new ways for yourself. Pick up a book or simply pick up a conversation, and you begin a journey that can span generations and show you new places within you.” VegMin Learning Society provides free, confidential tutoring for basic reading, writing and math, digital technology and English language. “We offer adult foundational literacy. We provide literacy and learning opportunities to adults within the Town of Vegreville and the County of Minburn. Some of our programs may have a cost to them as they might not be approved since we are accountable to Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education and must follow their guidelines,” Cependa said. “To become a volunteer tutor, we have a process in place. There is an application form; an interview and reference checks. We treat our tutors the same as we would an employee. The position’s description and application form are available on our website
ww.vegmin.com.” Cependa stated. “The main requirement for a tutor is for them to have the time and be willing to work with a barrier-learner.” Cependa explained that the focus of VegMin is to work with those barrier learners, not necessarily those within the school system. “The time the tutor invests all depends on the availability of the tutor and the needs of the learner. I try to match the two as closely as I can. Some learners only want to meet once a week while others would like to meet daily.” Cependa explained. “VegMin provides orientation to all the tutors-initially about 3-5 hours to start-then as other learning opportunities come up, we might provide more. We also have a library and resources on-hand that the tutors will need while they are working with the learner.” Cependa said. “We have a variety of methods to teach and reach each learner because everyone has a different learning style. This is all determined through informal assessments. We try to focus on what the learner wants to learn. This is to ensure we get to know the learner and the learning goal they have set for themselves. There is a registration form, an interview and an informal assessment.” “The English Language Learners have different
assessment tools to give us an idea what level they are at. All assessment tools for the English Language Learners focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. “There are many skills involved in literacy and they are called Essential Skills. These are oral communication, continuous learning, numeracy, working with others, document use, reading text, writing, digital technology and thinking/problem solving. We try to involve all these skills in all lesson plans.” Cependa admitted. “When the learner is in a one-toone situation-their program can be styled just for them using every day, authentic materials. For instance, if a person wants to understand what their doctor is talking about, we help them become familiar with the terminology involved with this. [Other examples include] if their child needs a note from their teacher or the learner wants help filling out a form from their employer. Learners learn best in a comfortable environment so we encourage our tutors/instructors to get to know their learner’s likes, dislikes, and learning styles-and then develop lesson plans accordingly. The first few meetings with a tutor-learner pair are geared to getting to know each other. During the tutor’s orientation, they are given a variety of exer-
cises that will help them to gather that information. “Over the years, may studies have confirmed that more education plus more confidence equals more earning power and better quality of life. If there is greater importance placed on learning from the parent, the children will be encouraged to also value learning. The first teacher a child has is within the family unit. So, what the parents models, the children learn. For example, we had a young mom with a grade 4 education participate in one of our programs. By the end
of the year, she was thrilled to be able to pass her GED exam. She has stated that she will ensure that her children will learn the importance of education and that she is quite confident in her ability to help them with their homework. “It is our hope that the learners gain the skills that they set out to learn. It is a bonus if we see them transition from the literacy or ELL programs into other learning programs-either within our adult learning opportunities or to more formal education opportunities (post-secondary
education such as college or university). “Some of our learners have gained enough skills to change employers, increasing their earning power and confidence in their ability to communicate with others in their day-to-day activities,” Cependa said. “Others have taken on the role of a tutor/mentor to another learner. Learners are everywhere-could be your neighbor, your friend, or your co-worker. As long as we have helped them meet their learning goals we are happy,” Cependa added.
(Right to left) Holly Cependa,Executive Director for VegMin Learning Society with her assistant,Heather Woodruff. Cependa referred to a favourite quote;“When you teach, you learn.When you show the way to someone else, you discover new ways for yourself. Pick up a book or simply pick up a conversation, and you begin a journey that can span generations and show you new places within yourself.”VegMin offers tutoring services for adult oriented foundational literacy development, and accepts volunteers for tutoring. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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