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The Paper That ’s Going Places!
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014
Mundare Farmer’s golf tourney trots out Man Van for prostate health
The staff of the man van pose for a quick photo outside their mobile PSA Blood Test unit at Mundare’s White Tail Golf Course on June 6.The van was there at the behest of the organizers of the Mundare Farmer’s Day Golf Tournament, who made it available for men to take a quick blood test to check for prostate cancer. Sitting is RN Shannon, volunteer John Hart, driver Ian Strachan, Medical Lab Assistant Lori and Team Lead and RN Anita. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
Michael Simpson Editor You’re out in the field in the spring. You’ve been seeding for days on end and today you’re closing in on the thirteenth hour straight. You’ve checked tomorrow’s
forecast, talked with your farm hand in the next quarter section over and oh, by the way, have you remembered to have your prostate examined? Yeah, your prostate. Had it checked yet?
The most common answer among men to that question is No. In knowing this, the third annual Mundare Farmer’s Day golf tournament wanted to show its competitors that it cares about their health – in a
totally cool, non-invasive, guy-friendly kind of way, because it’s always easier to catch a farmer when he’s golfing for that one or two minute exam than trying to pry him out of his tractor in the spring or fall.
The Man Van, a mobile Prostate checkup clinic, was present at White Tail Crossing golf course on June 6 offering PSA testing for men’s prostate health. The tournament organizers, Greg Porozny, Rick Dobush, Larry Kitz, Shawn Warrington and Joe Budinski were proud to offer more than just some good golf and guy time with the addition of the mobile unit, which takes blood samples and spins them in a See Story............................ Page 7
Freaky Friday flickers with fun and friendships See page 3 for story
Andrew grad celebrates milestones for teens See page 5 for story
A race to get ahead in the finish-line of life See page 7 for story
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Five generations of family
Kyler and Desurae with daughter Callie Marie Beaudette, Baba Sherry Beaudette, Great Baba Virginia Pichota, Great great Baba Nettie Pichota. (Photo Submitted)
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Freaky Friday flickers with fun and friendships
These youths participate in an ice-breaker where they invented their own questions to ask their many partners as they moved around during the Freaky Friday event on June 13. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) These youths had to dissolve a tablet with their water-guns at this game at the Freaky Friday event on June 13. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
On Your Head was a barrel of laugher as these young people toss cheese curls onto the shaving cream on these youths’ heads. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier Friday the 13th can be a day filled with jocularities and pleasant company. M.O.D.E.L Project, FCSS and Vegreville Centennial Library proved this when they hosted Freaky Friday on June 13 at Vegreville’s library. There were 12 students who participated. They had an ice-breaker where the students faced each other and asked their own questions to the person next to them while they moved around and had a chance to speak to everyone. Then the youths had a blast attack as the games rolled in, which included relay races and activities together where the students had fun while they got to bond and meet new friends. The games included Slimpy Swap, Lock n’ Key, Alka-
seltzer Duel, Mummy Wrap, On Your Head, Obstacle Course and Wheely Hard Puzzle. The young people chuckled and engaged in fine teamwork. “This is a transition event where we invited Grade 6 and 7 students from all four schools in Vegreville to take part. It’s an opportunity to meet students from other schools so they can connect with each other.” Tracy Laschowski, M.O.D.E.L Project Student Success Coach, said. “It’s especially beneficial for the Grade 6 students who are going into Grade 7 in the fall because when they enter junior high, they will recognize some faces and this will ease their anxiety and help their adjustment because the transition into junior high can be really stressful.”
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Elderly woman dies from fatal collision On June 11, 2014, at 12:47 pm, Vegreville RCMP members were dispatched to a collision on highway 631, north of Vegreville, between a passenger car and a farm tractor hauling a sprayer. A 75 year old woman, who was the driver of the car, was transported to St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville, and later released. A 78 year old woman who was a passenger in the car had to be extricated using the Jaws of Life. The 78 year old woman was transported to St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville and later transported by STARS to Edmonton, where she remained in hospital until succumbing to her injuries in the
evening on June 18. The investigation has revealed that a Chevrolet Malibu containing the two injured elderly women, both of the Two Hills area, were travelling east on Highway 631. The Chevrolet Malibu struck the rear end of the sprayer and then struck the farm tractor before coming to a rest sideways on the highway. The farm tractor was also travelling east on highway 631 in front of the car. Highway 631 was closed for several hours before re-opening to one lane. The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of a traffic reconstructionist.
New physicians now accepting patients VRPAR Committee Submitted The Vegreville Region Physician Attraction and Retention Committee (VRPAR) is pleased to announce that our recently recruited physicians, Dr. Beren Hollins and Dr. Deshni Naidoo are ready to accept new patients at the Vegreville Family Clinic. To inquire about availability please contact the Clinic directly by calling 780-632-6414. The VRPAR Committee wishes to thank the many community members, businesses, Town of Vegreville and the County of Minburn for their contributions and commitment towards the successful recruitment of these new physicians. The VRPAR Committee, along
with many community members have spent time over the past 3 months getting to know both Dr. Hollins and Dr. Naidoo and their partners and it is great to have them settle fully in town, now that their daily/ weekly travels out of the community are done. Should you happen to see them on the street or at one of our community events, please offer them a warm welcome! The VRPAR Committee congratulates Dr. Beren Hollins and Dr. Deshni Naidoo on the completion of their clinical assessment. We formally welcome you and your family to our community and wish you well as you begin your medical practice in Vegreville.
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Andrew grad celebrates milestones for teens
Front row (l-r) Kaitlyn Bodnarek, Brittany Kucey, Julie Wortel; middle row (l-r) Zachary Miller, Luke Hennig, Bryce Biron, Zachary Flasha, Adam Heasley; back row (l-r) Tristan Dubitz, Owen Serediak, Alexander MacDougall. (Photo Submitted)
Andrew School Submitted Saturday, May 31st was a day of celebration. Eleven students achieved a memorable milestone and walked across the stage at Andrew School. The day began with family & friend photos followed by the group photo in the school gymnasium. The banquet was held in the beautifully decorated Andrew Communit y Centre. Mistresses of Ceremonies were grade 11 st udents, Sha n ice Weleschuk and Megan Halisky, and Father Benny Ambrosie offered grace before a delicious meal was served. Tristan Dubitz and Owen Serediak gave the Toast to the Parents with Carol Dubitz and Colleen Mascher responding on behalf of the parents. All the graduates then presented roses to their mom & dad followed by a dance with their parents and grad escort. The more formal part of the evening then moved to the Andrew School gymnasium. Father Ambrosie gave the Invocation followed by Mr. Daniel Verhoeff giving his Principal’s Message where he gave a touching and personal account of each graduate. Greetings from Elk Island Public Schools were given by Dennis Dykau, Human Resources Director of Certificated Staff, greet-
ings from the Province of Alberta were given by Mrs. Jacquie Fenske, MLA, greetings from the Village of Andrew were given by Madam Heather Tait, Mayor, and greetings from the EIPS Board of Trustees were given by Trustee Colleen Holowaychuk. Jacquie Fenske also presented Owen Serediak with the Premier’s Citizenship Award. Grade 10 student, Cassie Melenka, gave her Message from Student Council followed by the Introduction of the Graduates and the Presentation of Certificates by Mr. Daniel Verhoeff and Mr. T.J. Kennerd.
Valedictorian, Owen Serediak, used their theme “Small Town, Big Dreams” as the focus of his speech. Zachary Miller gave the Tribute to Teachers before Julie Wortel introduced the guest speaker for the evening, Mr. Cory Kokotailo. Another touching and personal talk, with a few tears added, was directed to the graduates - Kokotailo’s grade 7 science class six years earlier. Time for some laughs as Zachary Flasha and Owen Serediak presented the Class History followed by the Memories Presentation, a slideshow composed by Kaitlyn Bodnarek. As the
evening came to an end Zachary Flasha thanked a very well attended crowd for coming and Father Ambrosie gave his
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Benediction. The celebration closed with the graduates and their escorts parading from the gymnasium to the song “Here I Go Again”
by W h it e s n a k e . Congratulations to all our Andrew School graduates! May your future be very rewarding.
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Go East gets grant funds to continue work promoting region Submitted Go East Regional Tourism Organization is pleased to announced they have received an Alberta Community Initiatives Project grant in the amount of $35,145. Jacquie Fenske, Alberta MLA Fort Saskatchewan Vegreville presented the check to RTO Chair Gord
Snyder and Yvonne Brown Vice Chair in Tofield on Tuesday June 10 at the Tofield Nature Centre. This grant will help the Go East RTO to manage and promote their SUMMER INITIATIVES with a goal to enhance and connect culinary trails and events in east central Alberta. GO EAST RTO is pleased to
partner and help fund the Baba’s and Borscht Ukrainian Festival (for a second year), Bounty in Beaver County, Taste of Wainwright and the planned Dine Vegreville event with funding thanks to the 2013 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Grant Program.
Letter to the Editor: Our low-tax plan is working Dear Editor, Contrary to the statements made by Ralph Goodale in a recent Letter to the Editor, infrastructure is one of our Conservative Government’s top priorities. We’re delivering more than $70 billion in support over the next 10 years as part of the largest sustained investment in infrastructure in Canadian history.
Ralph and his Liberal colleagues talk about supporting infrastructure spending to Canadian communities but then on every occasion vote against all of our measures to boost infrastructure spending. Our Conservative Government will continue delivering results that help our communities grow and prosper. But that’s not all Mr.
St. Mary’s grad students support Crisis Association Recently on behalf of the Victim Services Unit of Vegreville, Daphne Miller accepted a $170 donation from Safe Grad Committee grad students at St. Mary’s High School. Joan Feschuk (left) , presented the cheque. The Vegreville Crisis association oversees the operations of Vegreville’s Victim Services Unit. (Crisis Association of Vegreville/Submitted)
Goodale and his Liberal colleagues choose to ignore. Time and again, they conveniently omit the facts when it comes to the economic health of Canada’s low and middle income earners. Our Government’s low-tax plan is helping Canadian families keep more of their hard-earned money where it belongs: in their pockets.
In fact, the Parliamentary Budget Officer found that federal tax cuts since 2005 —mostly by our Government—are saving Canadians roughly $30 billion per year. The Budget Officer also determined that the most significant share of tax savings went to low and middle income earners, thanks in part to our Government’s two per-
centage point cut of the GST. These findings support the report by the New York Times that Canada’s middle class is thriving under our Conservative Government and is now the “richest in the world.” Canada’s fiscal and economic strength is something of which we should all be proud. Our Government
will continue to keep taxes low, support job creation, and stay on track to balance Canada’s budget in 2015 so that we can deliver even more tax relief for families. Sincerely, Leon Benoit, M.P.
Successful weed control Agri-News With seeding recently completed, producers will soon be heading to the field to begin to prepare for the next major management decision – in crop weed control. Controlling weeds after crop emergence is an important part of producing a successful crop. “When herbicides are used effectively, weed competition will be reduced resulting in a crop yield benefit and in order to ensure a successful herbicide application there are a number of decisions that need to be made by the producer,” said Mark Cutts, crop specialist at ARD. A successful weed control program begins with an understanding of the weeds present in a field. The best way to determine weed populations is through field scouting. Although most producers will have a good understanding of weed populations it is
important to keep in mind situations that may lead to more weed pressure. For example, fields that have the potential for increased volunteers from the previous years’ crop (weather or harvest related), fields used for cattle feeding sites and new fields being farmed should all be carefully scouted. An increasing concern in many areas of annual crop production is the resistance of weed species to herbicides. In Alberta several weeds have confirmed herbicide resistance (eg. wild oats, chickweed, cleavers, kochia). Following a good herbicide rotation will reduce the risk of herbicide resistant weeds developing. Herbicide purchases should be based on chemical group and active ingredient. Purchasing pesticide products based on product names could lead to repeated use of a particular
active ingredient and increase the risk of developing herbicide resistant weeds. The importance of early weed control has been recognized for a number of years. Weeds compete with the crop for moisture, soil nutrients and sunlight. Early weed control minimizes weed competition and provides a bigger benefit as compared to delaying spraying in order to allow more weed seeds to germinate. The stage of crop development should also be noted when planning an herbicide application. Some herbicides allow for an early application (eg. 1 leaf stage of the crop) while others require plants to be more advanced (eg. 3 leaf stage of crop). Information on crop stage requirements can be found in the Crop Protection 2014 (“Blue Book”) publication. Scouting fields after an herbicide application will deter-
mine if the weeds were controlled. In the majority of cases, producers will find that the herbicides have performed adequately and weeds have been controlled. However, in certain situations field scouting may determine that weed control was not achieved. When this situation is recognized, producers can start to evaluate what might have caused the poor control such as environmental conditions (temperature, moisture) or the possibility of herbicide resistant weeds being present. “Successful weed control is a multi-step process. A good scouting program, careful herbicide selection, timely application and evaluating the effectiveness of applied herbicides will aid in achieving beneficial results,” said Cutts. Please contact the Ag Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276) for any weed control questions.
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Mundare Farmer’s golf tourney trots out Man Van for prostate health continued CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
centrifuge on the spot to let men know if they’re at risk of developing prostate cancer. Last year, the tournament was able to donate $5,000 to St. Joseph’s
Genera l Hospita l Foundation, and organizers this year are saying they’ll be selecting another local charity. The test, called a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
blood test, screens for tiny amounts of PSA that are released into the bloodstream when a prostate gland has developed cancer. The van has been running since 1999 out of the
Prostate Cancer Center in southern Alberta, and can be booked to arrive at events, at your work or anywhere men need or would want to get a quick test. Inside the van is a series of
comfortable leather chairs, televisions and fully trained clinic staff to administer the tests. According to statistics, 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their
lifetime, with 2,500 diagnosed each year. 8 men die from it each week in Canada.
A race to get ahead in the finish-line of life Rosanne Fortier There’s a way to have fun and be successful in life. Vegreville proved this concept through their eighth annual Triathlon Race on June 7. 101 athletes participated who ranged in age from four years-old to 15 for the children’s groups and up to 64 years-old for the adults. This triathlon is held each year on the first Saturday in June. The event initiated at Vegreville’s pool and continued throughout the town. Dr. Dan Fisher, Race Director and Founder explained about this triathlon. “The triathlon went phenomenal. We try to improve this event every year and this year we brought in a gigantic slide and Parent Link Centre set up a tent and had an activity booth, which was a great addition.” Fisher described their objective. “Our motto is healthy choices make for a healthy life. So, this idea is what we try to install in children all the time. Then they can ask if what they do is a healthy choice in regards to eating, physical activity, education or finances. This idea can be used throughout their lives. We hope to get them from an early age and keep it fun so they will continue being
active as they get older. Triathlons include swimming, biking and running which are three major physical activities that children enjoy.” When asked where the participants came from, Fisher replied, “Participants came from across the province. We had people from Jasper, Camrose and Vermilion. This started out as a Vegreville event but every year, Camrose and Vermilion have made a stronger appearance at our event.” “We are extremely grateful to our volunteers because without volunteers, no matter how well planned the event is, it wouldn’t come out right. “A special thank you goes out to Kim Mosiuk, because it is her and I who start the whole process every year. “Also, the Town of Vegreville is phenomenal. They help us put out the barriers and drop them off for us. So, early in the morning, the barricades are already in place and we can help set them up. “Then I want to express our gratitude to our eight sponsors for this event. “We are fortunate to be the first stage of the Pomeroy’s Race Series. We got together with the Pomeroy Suites Hotel and formed a race series that links our town with other
Triathlon racers demonstrate a lot of effort when they embark on the running part of the triathlon held on June 7. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Fort Saint John, which is race number two and then to race number three which is Grande Prairie. We are proud that many triathlons are linked through this series. We have been doing
This coach from the Camrose’s Triathlon Club offers details and tips to these triathlon’s participants at Vegreville’s Triathlon on June 7. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
destinations that the Pomeroy has for hotels. We got together with them and
created the triathlon’s series so people can go from race one which is our town to
Hockey draft winner for Crisis Association’s 13th annual pool
Congratulations to Dean Kokotyn the $1,000.00 Grand Prize Winner of the 13th Annual Crisis Association of Vegreville Hockey Draft.We also congratulate our $600.00 Second Prize Winner - Sturrock12 and our $400 Third Prize Winner - Blue Spruce. (Photo Submitted)
this for the third year now. The Pomeroy group are really committed to fitness.” Fisher mentioned. All results are posted on iTRI.ca
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Picky Eaters Alberta Health Services Submitted It is normal for children to be choosy eaters, but picky eating can make mealtimes tough. Remember that as a parent, you decide which foods to serve and when and where to serve them. Allow your child to choose
how much food they eat and whether they eat a certain food offered. This can help make mealtimes more pleasant. See the tips below to help with mealtime struggles: -Do not be a short order cook! -The whole family should
eat the same foods. Your child will learn to like more foods by being exposed to them. Over time they will learn to eat and enjoy what you eat. -Get rid of distractions. -Turn off the TV, sit down as a family and enjoy each other’s company. -Offer familiar foods with new foods. -Even if your child won’t
eat a new food the first time, keep offering it. It can take a child many tries before they accept a new food. As a child gets older, try foods again that they may not have liked before. Tastes can change over time. -Avoid using food as a reward or punishment or bribing your child to finish his or her meal.
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-This teaches your child that certain foods are better or worse than others. You want your child to enjoy all foods. Eating should be pleasant, not a duty or a chore. -Involve your child in shopping for food and making meals. -Children who help choose and prepare their food are more likely to eat it.
-Be a positive role model. -Eat a variety of healthy foods. Do not expect your child to eat a food if you’re not willing to try it first. For more information on this and thousands of other health and wellness topics, visit w w w.MyHealth. Alberta.ca or call Health Link Alberta toll-free at 1866-408-5465.
Sunscreen protection is about time, not strength Apple magazine Submitted In a province as sunny as
Alberta, wearing sunscreen in the spring and summer is important.
A sunscreen’s sun protection factor (SPF) refers to the amount of time it will (theoretically) protect you from UV rays. For example, if it takes 10 minutes for you to burn without applying sunscreen, applying sunscreen with SPF 15 puts your maximum sun exposure time at 150 minutes. Likewise, if you apply sunscreen with SPF 30, you should max out your sun exposure at 300 minutes.
While a higher SPF will have you out in the sun longer, it doesn’t mean SPF 30 is twice as strong as SPF 15. Sunscreen with SPF 15 blocks 93 per cent of UVB rays, while SPF 30 blocks 97 per cent— that’s a small difference in their effectiveness. In the end, it is best not to bother getting too hung up on the math. Patrick Curley, a program co-ordinator for Alberta Health Services’ Environment
Unit, says: “In reality, there are so many other factors related to sun exposure that are not controlled.” The damage from UV exposure is a result of both the length of time you are outside and the UV index, which ranks the strength of ultraviolet rays on a scale of zero to 11. “The UV index is affected by time of day, geographical location, season and more,” Curley says. When
the UV level reaches three or higher, extra sun protection is needed. How you spend your time in the sun is also a factor. “SPF 15 is fine as a minimum if you are running errands or outside for brief periods of time, but if you are doing an outside activity or working outdoors, at minimum you should apply SPF 30,” Curley says. — reprinted from Apple magazine
No, no, no, Mr. Johnson! In answer to your request (in the Vegreville Observer June 4, 2014) Jeff Johnson, Minister of Education… No! No! No! Industry must not have anything to do with the curriculum of Alberta Education. Alberta Education has the responsibility of providing all Alberta students with a well rounded base
of knowledge in the areas of reading, writing, spelling and mathematics. They should also have sufficient knowledge of the sciences, health, social studies, music and art to make a valuable contribution to society. This will make students competent learners – able to enter the field or industry of their choice, confident in their
abilities to learn and succeed. Alberta education is the beginning step to lifelong learning, not the end product of a training facility for industry. A very concerned citizen Marie St. Clair
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V.V.A. Introduces Angie Henderson Angie Henderson is a local artist. She began painting with the “Art in the Afternoon” group in 2003, following her retirement from nursing. Angie uses watercolor on paper and acrylic on canvas. She has worked on altered art, which uses plaster and acrylic latex caulking. Her work is “ spontaneous” as she says, “with long periods of painter’s block”. Her inspiration for painting is her 96 year old aunt, who began painting at the age of 70. Angie enjoys painting old buildings, barns and homes, that are slowly
vanishing from the local landscape. One of her paintings hangs at the Vegreville Care Center in memory of her mother. Several of her other works have been donated to assist
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the fundraising endeavours of St. Joseph’s General Hospital and S.T.A.R.S , as well as a ceiling tile in the emergency waiting room. She has donated other paintings for various silent auctions. Angie can be reached at angie916@telusplanet.net
780-632-2957. VVA is a group of local artists supporting and promoting the visual arts in Vegreville. All interested artists are encouraged to contact mpvarga@shaw.ca for more information.
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Local musicians play Edmonton MS walk
Grim Bishop, a band with a few local musicians Cody Haynes (Guitar - Gibbons, Alberta), Faith Swedgan (Lead Singer), Landon Berezanski (Drums), Mike Sifeldeen (Instructor from BackBeat School of Rock, Edmonton), Alex Fedorouk (Guitar) had the opportunity to perform at this year’s Edmonton’s MS Walk 2014. (Photo Submitted)
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Bring your dancing shoes to Pysanka Festival this year
Don’t forget your dancing shoes when you come to Vegreville’s 41st Annual
Pysanka Festival this year on July 4, 5, 6, 2014. Stop by the free Band Showcase in the Beer Gardens to hear the well-known John Calverley and the Northern Kings, Edmonton’s newest Ukrainian band Steppe, and the 2014 Ukrainian Music Hall of Honour Inductee Harry Mynzak with the Prairie Ramblers. In the evening the Beer Gardens venue turns into the venue for the lively Zabava evening dance. If you’re not familiar with the Festival Zabavas, it is an atmosphere you will want to be a part of this year: a crowded dance floor, music by Tyt i Tam, UB and Euphoria Band, lineups for drinks and old friend-
ships being re-established and new ones being formed. Come early, stay late, because as the night progresses, the dance floor clears and the best dance groups in Canada
take centre stage and try to outdo each other with their finest, most intricate, most explosive dance steps during the “Kolomeyka”.
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SPRUCE TREES Up to 24”- $1 each. Taller ones and planting services (including tree spade) available. Call 780-6322278 for info (Leave Message) Vegreville- Big house. Nicely renovated. 3Bdrm. 2 living rooms. 2 Full bath. Small yard. $1000/mo. 778755-1313 or 250-215-6910.
I will haul top soil in your area. $4.75 per load. 780-991-7568 or 780449-4396
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SALE Vegreville Older 3 bdrm c/w single garage & heated shop area. Ex. Cond. Close to downtown & elementary school. $159,900. Call 780632-6330 or 780-632-3165. House in Vegreville. 2 Bdrm bungalow. Nice corner lot. Lots of fruit tree’s. $78,500. 780-231-8326, 780801-2616 or 780-474-3218 3 bedroom bungalow, 1 bath, under 1000 sq. ft. unattached single car garage, carport: 150’ x 50’ lot. Contact 780-275-0054
LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT For Sale. Quantity of used barb wire, and pressure treated post. 1-780768-2173. Hairy Hill. 14’ Wylee stock trailer. Grain roller, with electric motor. Cream separator. Round bail feeders. Misc items. 780-385-8008.
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STEALTH BIN PRODUCTS GOEBEL BINS, WESTEEL, 14FT HOPPERS. Sheldon 587-280-0239 or Wayne 780-632-0455.
HEALTH & 2000 Windstar. Ex. engine & transmission. Body damage. For parts $750. 780-922-5999
3 bedroom bungalow, 1 bath, under 1000 sq. ft. unattached single car garage, carport: 150’ x 50’ lot. Contact 780-275-0054
Emerson, 8,000 BTU’s, Window, air conditioner, newer, remote. $200.00. 780-632-4950
GRAIN BINS Family farm operation looking to purchase or rent grain land. Ph: 780-632-4228
House in Vegreville. 2 Bdrm bungalow. Nice corner lot. Lots of fruit tree’s. $78,500. 780-231-8326, 780801-2616 or 780-474-3218
For Sale: Grain Fed finished Holstein steers. Call 780-336-6041 FOR SALE Yearling & 2 year old Red Angus Bulls, Purebred Registered & Semen Tested. brownaltafarms.com Leroy 780-768-2313 Registered polled Hereford yearling bulls, guaranteed breeders. Reasonably priced. PMO Polled Herefords. Paul Dinisyk 780-3362675. Two year old Charolaise bull for sale. Ph: 780-764-2336
IH 15 ½ VIBRA. $500. Shank. Nice shape. 780-896-2181 2001 NH 688 Baler. 6448 Bales, Bale Command 1000 PTO, 780663-3841 1900 Ford tractor, F.W.A with 771 F.E.L original. 699 hours. Offers. Details call D. Korpan 780-6583328 Flexi coil sprayer 90ft. Dis marker. Hydraulic pump. Rate control. Wind screens. Asking price 69.00. 780658-3328. Flexi coil 60ft. Harrow packers, with sprayer. Offers. 780-658-3328 514 Hesston round bailer. Has bail kicker. Very good condition. Shedded. 116 New Holland’s Hydro Swing. Very good condition. Shedded. 780-768-2426 or 780208-2446
MISC. TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920’s thru 1980’s. Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch. Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg, and Gibson Mandolins/Banjos.1-800-401-0440 WA NTED J A PA N E S E MOTORCYCLES 1967-1982 ONLY K AWASAKI Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, Z1R, KZ1000MKII, W1650,H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2350, S3-400 Suzuki, GS400, GT380, Honda CB750 (1969-1976) CASH. 1-800-772-1142, 1-310-7210726 usa@classicrunners.com
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MOBILE HOMES 14x70’ Mobile Home. 3 bedroom. Well treed, on 3 lots with city water. Low taxes. POE ALTA. Ph: 1-780340-3785 or 1-306-424-7872. Home 1-306-335-2262. $62,500
Angela Residential & Small Office Cleaning. Specializing in move in, move out cleans. Reliable, insured, bondable. Senior rate available. Please call Angela at 780-603-5418 Custom cutting and bailing hay, or will do share. 780-367-2292 or 780208-7770
MOTOR HOMES SPORTING 1976 Vanguard 24ft. Class E Motorhome. Ford E-350 body like new 460 engine, Law mileage, excellent, clean condition. Open floor plan with bar. C.B radio many extras. $4,000 O.B.O 780-3672763.
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Ba Ja 90cc ATV, new battery, helmet, gloves. $1175.00 OBO. 780632-4950.
TO GIVE AWAY Farm kittens to give away. Call 780-632-1018
TRUCKS 1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999 2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999 1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600. 780-922-5999
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1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800. 780-922-5999 2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600. 780-922-5999. 2009 GMC Sierra 1500, ½ ton, 2 WD, Stealth grey, extended cab, 5.3 L, auto, AC, 6’ 6” box, canopy, SS RBs, 100,000kmms. Asking $16500 OBO Ph: 780-922-5521
SEED 20 Acres. $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Seed oats for sale. 3 common varieties. 780-768-2151 Newer common HRS Wheat variety, two milling varieties of common oats, two varieties of two row common feed barley. Good germination. Call Randy at 780-592-2259 or 780-2085000.
WANTED CARBON CREDITS ~Attention Farmers~ Not Completed? Call Today! 780-603-0630 Crystal Don’t throw out unwanted saleable furniture. Drop off at Consignment Centre 52 St and 52 Ave 780-6324141 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 Old Canadian & US Silver Coins wanted. 1967 & older Canadian coins. 1966 & older US coins. Will pay 5 times face value. Call Steve at 780-632-2753
Canada Road Safety Week Vegreville RCMP Vegreville and Two Hills Detachments along with the Town of Vegreville Peace Officer teamed up from May 13th to May 19th, 2014, to make Alberta roads safer for Canada Road Safety Week. A total of 166 charges were laid during the week long campaign. 115 charges were laid relating to speeding offences, 39 of which were in the Andrew School Zone. 28 charges were laid for driver’s failing to wear their seatbelts, 25 of which were laid within the Town of
Vegreville. Other charges were also laid in the area relating to operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s licence, having tinted windows, as well as other charges and warnings relating to other provincial traffic offences. Two Hills and Vegreville Detachments also laid several criminal code traffic charges relating to a fatal impaired motor vehicle collision and a high speed pursuit. In both cases the drivers were apprehended at the scene and face numerous charges.
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The Vegreville Kinsmen Club meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at Vegreville Golf Course. Serving the communities greatest needs and making long lasting friendships is our goal. To join or for more information on our club contact Mike Webb 780-632-2666 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900 Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta Fish and Game Association) Please check website VWF.ca Email vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com V.A.L.I.D. (Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity) provides a variety of programs and services to persons with disabilities. For more information and assistance please call 632-2418. Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July & August. Meetings are held in EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM (St. Joseph’s Hospital) at 7:00p.m. Call 780-632-6323 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893 AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 6322261 for more information. Interested in joining Ukrainain singing group. 1 day a week, Starting February 2008 PH: 632-4691 after 6:00pm Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Shirley Preuss 780-632-3565 or secretary Leah Henderson 780632-6565.
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
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.
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.
Viking AA Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8:00 p.m. Wednesday nights.
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 John Sawiak 780-6323208 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 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. Blessing Widows/Single Sisters meet first Wednesday 2:00 pm at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club. Contact Hilda 587 280-2444.
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.
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 Heads Up for AA meet at Vegreville Hospital Every Wednesday 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 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” Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St Vegreville. For more information call Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418 Notice - Effective immediately the Wigmak Alanon Family Group has closed it’s doors. Contact Number 780-275-0054 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. 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
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CARD OF THANKS ERICKSON The family of the late Diana Erickson would like to express their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Viking Health Care Centre for their excellent care, kindness and compassion while Diana was in the palliative care unit. To friends and family for their support, prayers and words of sympathy, flowers, baking, visits and for donating to the charities in honour of Diana. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. The ladies from the Bruce Stampede Association and Bruce Agricultural Society for preparing the lovely lunch. We would especially like to thank Pastor Darren Anderson for officiating at the funeral and capturing Diana’s spirit with such a heartfelt manner. The Autumn Rose for conducting the funeral arrangement in such a professional and caring manner. CYBA The family of the late Zony Cyba sincerely thanks our family and friends for your prayers, cards, phone calls, food, flowers and memorial donations. Thank you Rev. Carolyn Woodall and the United Church Choir and to all who attended the funeral. Thank you Flowerland and Simply Fine Sweets. Thank you Gord and Patti- Autumn Rose Funeral Home- for your compassion and guidance. Thank you to the Vegreville Home Care Team and the Doctors and Staff at the Viking Clinic and Health Centre. A very special thank you to the residents, volunteers, and each and every staff member at the Vegreville Care Centre. Shirley, Kelly, Randy and Natalie NOSELSKI, Florence Special thanks to everyone who shared in our sorrow in the loss of our Mother and Baba, Florence Noselski. Our heartfelt thanks goes to Dr. Strydom, all the Staff at St.Joseph’s, the Staff at Heritage House and Home Care for the care and compassion they gave Mom over the years. Thank you to Father Joe for his kindness and prayers. Thanks to Patti and Gord at Autumn Rose for their professional and caring service. Thank you to Diane Fausak and her helpers for the lovely meal. To all the relatives and friends for the cards, flowers, food, condolences and donations, your kindness will always be remembered. May God Bless you all. The Noselski Family. THANK YOU St. Jude, St. Rita, St. Anthony. For Prayers answered. K.F
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MICKLICH, Johnny May 20, 1929- June 26, 2005 In memory of our uncle Johnny and brother who passed away nine years ago. We little knew 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 although 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. Lovingly remembered by Jacob and Eileen Micklich. Terry, Shauna, Caylib, Joshua and Zachary Micklich
PUK, Peter N. June 29, 1984 He had a nature you could not help loving And a heart that was purer than gold And to those who knew him and loved him His memory will never grow cold. Thirty years today dear Dad (Gido) was called To his eternal rest; Gone where the angels sing so sweet, And taken when God knew best. We miss him here so very much, His presence oft seems nigh, But we all hope in Heaven to meet Where no one says good-bye. Lovingly remembered and missed by Ernie and Louise, Gordon and Marion, David and Rosemarie, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In Loving Memory SPEIDEL, Anna June 28, 2006 SPEIDEL, Ralph May 18, 1985 SPEIDEL, Lynn May 4, 1955 Gone from us but not forgotten. Geraldine & John, Robert & Barbara, Gayle, Karen & Paul and their families.
Blessing Windows/Single Sisters meet first Wednesday 2:00 pm at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club. Contact Hilda 587-280-2444
MANDRUSIAK, Jean In loving memory of Jean Mandrusiak Feb 2, 1926- June 20, 2007 It’s been seven long years since you left us, And the world is a different place Much less bright and sunny Without your smiling face. There will always be this heartache And often a silent tear, But always precious memories Of the days when you were here. Tenderly we treasure the past, Memories that will always last. When we cease to think of you, Will be when God has called us too. Always remembered and sadly missed by Daughter Phyllis (Gerald) and family.
YUSHCHYSHYN, Oscar March 17, 1955- June 24, 2009 Though you’re no longer with us Every day we find In one way or another You’re back there in our minds We might hear a piece of music And at once our minds stirred Back to a treasured moment We all shared We never try to stop them We let them just flow through It’s just our way of spending time Once again with you. Forever in our hearts Evelyn, Lisa, Eddy, Draven, Brennen, Audrey, Greg
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DENNIS, Helen (Malofe) March 16, 1916-June 13, 2014 On June 13, 2014 Helen Dennis of Vegreville passed away at the age of 98 years. Helen is survived by one daughter, Marcella; six grandchildren, Linden (Marcella) Bechthold, Lila (Kevin) Whitworth, Yvonne (Dave) Groat, Wilfred (Carol) Bechthold, Wanda (Dermot Byrne) Bechthold, Carole Reeves; ten great-grandchildren; nine greatgreat-grandchildren; also numerous other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Nick (1999) and son, Victor (2007). Funeral service Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir, 5146- 48 Avenue, Vegreville. Reverend Father Michael Maranchuk officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir. “VICHNAYA PAMYIAT” “ETERNAL MEMORY” To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME CHOMIAK, Albina (nee Korpan) Born October 9, 1924, on the family farm near Vegreville, Alberta, and died June 10, 2014 at Fellburn Care Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Steve, 1978, seven sisters and two brothers. Survived by sister Helen, brother Emil, daughter Gladys (Bob), son Bill, grandchildren Debbie (Geody), Rhonda (Kerby), Bob (Dianna) and great grandchildren, Alexa, Brayden, Jacob, Ryan and Marcus. Albina’s greatest joy was her family. She loved us all. We admired her inner strength, her irreverent sense of humor, and her passion for learning. Laid to rest at Forest Lawn on June 16, 2014. Loved forever, remembered forever. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Alzheimer Society or charity of your choice.
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Heather Soldan lived her life in notes of loveliness Rosanne Fortier Many faiths teach that people are in this world to make a difference. This concept is the truest way to describe Heather Soldan, who passed away in a tragic accident on May 24 after many years of giving back to the community. Heather was born in Edmonton on September 15, 1946 and she grew up in Prince George, BC. Heather earned a BA in Education and taught in Merritt and Penticton. Then she went on to work as a reporter and columnist for the Penticton Herald where she continued to compile her finest articles into a book in 1989 called All Things Considered. She wrote a second book titled; Now THAT’S an Egg! Later, she wrote a book from the true stories of pioneers called Pulse to Pen-Remember When. Heather was a genuine, humble person who made such a huge impact to the Vegreville, Two Hills and area community through her distinctive, moral character and her dedication to playing and teaching the fiddle to children and adults for 23 years. This passion for music continued on with Heather being the Founder and Director of Fiddlin’ Kiddlins’ in 1993. This group provided an annual family dance and spring concert that brought people together. Heather was also a Director for the Society of Fiddlers. She lived everyday of her life engaged in what she believed in whether it was her faith in God, love for her husband Allan and her family, teaching school, working as a reporter, writing books, doing farm work, photography, gardening, and instilling the love of music to youngsters, adults and the community. In an interview I did with Heather in 2013, she beamed with pride as she mentioned that one of her students, Aria Kaechele who was eight years old received the same Twinkler certificate as Aria’s mother, Krystal Kaechele did when she was eight years old. Heather continued on to say that former Fiddlin’ Kiddlin’s Callina Kirk of Warwick became an assistant instructor for the Vegreville Group in 2013. “I recall when Callina was about nine years-old; she asked me if maybe someday she could become my assistant. She went on to study under other teachers in the city, and is a very proficient player. Now her dream has come true.” Heather said. Leeland Bachelet was Heather’s student and a member of the Fiddlin’ Kiddlins’ for many years. Leeland shared his memories of Heather. “I was Heather’s student for four
years but I entertained with her with the Fiddlin’ Kiddlins’ my whole fiddle’s life. Heather was a great teacher who found creativity in pretty much anything. She was one of the most patient people I ever met in my life. She contributed to making me the fiddle player I am today because she told me to always practice. So, I took her lessons to heart. “Heather was a humble person who was a humanitarian. She never judged anyone and was always kind. Everyone she taught will remember her forever.” Leeland added. A close family member disclosed what Heather meant to him/her. “Heather was a humble lady who had so many enviable traits that go beyond description. She never asked for much in life and was content to have a wiener-roast instead of a steak-fry. “Heather grew up in a musical family, her dad played the fiddle and he had his own band. But Heather only started playing the fiddle in her 30’s. “Heather was a friend to everyone, especially the children she taught the fiddle to, whom she was so proud of and always tried to encourage. Let’s put it this way, the students she taught, they wanted to learn from her and their parents supported her too. She told me that she was so fortunate to be able to teach her students and that the Fiddlin’ Kiddlins’ felt like the place she was supposed to be in life. Whatever she did in life, she managed to do it well. People who knew Heather just naturally respected her. I’m hoping the Fiddlin’ Kiddlins’ will live on. It will just take someone with leadership and interest to continue the group.” The close family member added. Donna Deal, a friend of Heather’s, said that she was a caring person with a loving heart and the most awesome Christian woman a person could ask for. “I went to the same church-Two Hills Fellowship Chapel, as she did for many years. She was very helpful, whenever they needed her; she was available to help the church in anyway. “Heather contributed a lot to the community, just by being herself and teaching her young students to play instruments. I saw Heather
with her students at jamborees and she was an excellent teacher who had the patience of Job when she taught children music. She was very proud of her students and she made sure to let them know that she was, no matter where her students went to jamborees, she went too because she wanted to fulfill their dreams. She was always there wholeheartedly for the young people she taught
music to.” Donna said. Linda Fedoruk who also knew Heather from Two Hills Fellowship Chapel described her as “…a really special person who was very talented, loving, kind and compassionate; just an allaround super lady. When Heather took on a project, she went full-force. When she married Allan 22 yearsago, she was not a farm girl but she went all out with the
calves, cows and chickens. She had a huge garden and took such good care of her f lowers outside. She just loved the farm. “Heather’s students made her cards, notes and other things and she had these scrapbooks made up of her Fiddlin’ Kiddlins’ students, which she displayed proudly.”
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Andrew students run for the bus Andrew School Submitted Thirty-five runners plus many volunteers took part
in the 3rd Annual Run for the Bus event raising funds for the Andrew School Athletics Program. Blue
The sun is shining & the runners are off for the 3rd Annual ‘Run for the Bus’ fundraiser held June 7th in Andrew.
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skies greeted the runners from Andrew & area, Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park and Edmonton. Andrew Servus Credit Union was the major spon-
sor again this year and supplied all the T-shirts. The Andrew Fire Department donated their time keeping the runners & walkers safe on our roadways and the
Coca-Cola Bottling Company donated refreshments and water bottles. The winner of the 10 km race was Pam Verhoeff with a time of 54:30 and the
winner of the 4 km race was Carla McTurk who completed her run in 22:00 minutes. Highest fundraisers were Cory Kokotailo & Carla McTurk ($790), Geoff Bryks ($500), Cari, Breck & Bryce Hrehorets ($370), Gabbie Sumner ($310), and Mel Sidor ($301). A huge thank you to all our participants, all our amazing sponsors, and great volunteers. All funds raised help to offset the travel expenses of the Athletics Program which travels approximately 12,000 km a year for volleyball, basketball, golf, curling, track and badminton.
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An owly visitor to Andrew School Andrew School Submitted One of the many highlights
during the Andrew School monthly assembly was ‘The Coronal’, a pet barred owl,
and his handler, Ray Cromie. Cromie is a retired school teacher of Elk Island
(l-r) Students, Harley-Ann Lavalley, Katelyn Yaremie, Kayden Sumner, Stanley Maynard, Colton Foreman, Jordan Fedorvich, and Taylor Lamash carefully stroke a pet barred owl named ‘The Coronal’ as teacher, Greg Cruickshank, looks on.
Public Schools and an avid bird enthusiast with a special interest in owls. A
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display of mounted owls, owl wings, feet, and other items were all part of this fascinating presentation. Students had the opportu-
nity to see all the items up close once the presentation ended. They even had a chance to pet ‘The Coronal’!
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