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News Advertiser
JUNE 10, 2020
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Common Sense – Andrew School Peter McArthur Common Sense The importance of School; in Andrew seems to have fallen off a cliff. When I arrived in Andrew in 1967 there was an incredible school serving the community; when one Teacher, the late George Topolnisky decided to run for the Progressive Conservative Party and I supported him as he was elected as one of the first five P.C. MLA’s in Alberta. His wife Verna was also a fine teacher in the Andrew School; where I
was also made proud of the fact that a student of George’s also represented Andrew to become Premier of Alberta; Mr. Ed Stelmach. Today; I too am devastated with the lack of caring by the Elk Island Public School Board; you wouldn’t think it possible to dismantle such a fine Education System as was in Andrew! Newspaper Articles led me to Andrew on May 22nd 2020 in dismay. What happens to the Andrew Tigers I ask; and does it matter?
“Andrew Devasted” was the headline in the Lamont Leader; while the News and Advertiser article read “Andrew School Junior High Classes Closed”; with parents saying “The teachers at Andrew School have been amazing”. Is this just another over-reaction to Covid 19? Did the Board bury their head in the sand? And if so, will someone give them a lifeline. Increasing bus times for a one-way ride will drive more junior students away; especially if the Board will allow
students to go to the same school as the elder brothers and sisters; a sure recipe for disaster that can only close one of the finest schools in EIPS system; wait did I say system; sorry it appears that the EIPS is anything but an Education System; sorry I’ll think of something more appropriate. Articles written by Peter McArthur based on Historical Knowledge gleaned over many years.
Ladies Experience the Thrill of Visiting Outdoors Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Occupants of Lions Golden Villa in Vegreville thought the weather was so lovely outside on May 28 that they wanted to sit outside and visit. They
said that they try to be outside as much as they can. The Alberta Relaunch Strategy from the COVID-19 Pandemic allows people to visit outdoors as long as they maintain the social distancing restrictions of being two metres apart.
These ladies take advantage of a lovely spring day by visiting outside. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Getting Fit at the Park
These kids are trying out the exercise equipment at the park. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Children had a chance to be outdoors in the nice weather on June 5 while they engaged in some exercise at the fitness equipment at the Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park.
Mannville Riverview Golf Course & RV Resort is open for the season. Men’s Night Mondays, Seniors’ Day Tuesdays Ladies’ Wednesdays.
Call Clubhouse to Register 780-763-2252
