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St. Martinvilles’s Radio broadcasting team (in no particular order): Brenden-Radio Manager,Disc Jockey’s Keaton,Shayne,Keely,Colby, and Dylan. “Students run this radio station. Our goal is to bring more happiness and pump up the kids to be more positive for school.” Mr. Dumont, Principal said. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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New awards, new adjudicators at Wendy Brook Caroline Knowles Submitted The 36th Wendy Brook Music Festival is just around the corner starting on March 16th with Piano and Strings. This year there are a one or two new awards this year. The Perogies & Jam group are sponsoring a Community Music award and a bursary. Also the Festival Committee ahs started a new award and plaque to honour Heather Soldan as well as a bursary. This award is a memorial for Heather, who is much missed. She was for many years a fiddle teacher and founder of the Fiddlin’ Kiddlins group. The award will be for the Best Violin Performance. The task of selecting that performance will go to the Strings adjudicator, Jim Cockell, who is
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coming to the festival for the first time. Violinist Jim Cockell was born and educated in Edmonton, Alberta. He received degrees in English and Music Theory from the
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tras of Edmonton, Saskatoon and Red Deer, the Alberta Baroque Ensemble and the National Ballet of Canada. He has also recorded, broadcast and toured internationally with his own ensemble, Cifra. Also new to the Festival is the Speech Arts adjudicator, Annette Loiselle. Annette, a working actress living in Edmonton, has an extensive and varied resume. She is a founding member of the Free Will Players and SkirtsAf ire HerArts Festival. She is involved in teaching and coaching through, for example, Camp Shakespeare and the Citadel Theatre School in Edmonton and as far away as the Merton International School in Ghana (West Africa). She has recently starred in the play “The Mothers” by Nicole Moeller at the Black Box Theatre in Edmonton. Annette has credits for many acting and directing roles in the Citadel Theatre, Northern Lights Theatre, The University of Alberta among many others. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (with Distinction) Acting, from the University of Alberta, 1986-1989; Intermediate Drama Program, Banff School of Fine Arts,
Summer Session 1987; French Language Program, Universite Stendahl (Grenoble, France) 1993. Annette is a Vocal Coach, Teaching Singing, French, Dialects, Dance, Juggling, Stage Combat with personal interests in Writing, Music, Travelling, Running, Yoga and Gardening. This is her first visit to Vereville as an adjudicator. The Vocal entries, about 84 including the Community Music and Musical Theatre evening on Thurs. March 19, will be adjudicated by Mireille Rijavec. Mireille has appeared with the Alberta Baroque Ensemble, Pro Coro Canada, Concordia University Chorus and Orchestra, Opera Breve Vancouver, Western Concert Opera, Opera Lyra Ottawa, and in productions supported by Edmonton Opera. She has been heard as the inimitable Julia Child in Lee Hoiby’s Bon Appétit!, an operatic version of one of Julia’s cooking shows, which brought her critical acclaim in Vancouver and at the Edmonton Fringe. Mireille is also in demand as a cabaret singer. She presented her cabaret Brie, Baguette and a Broad at the Edmonton Fringe Festival and was cast in Edmonton’s
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professional French theatre L’Unithéâtre’s production of the cabaret Le Lapin enivré. In 2013, Mireille appeared in the Edmonton Fringe in the critically acclaimed Lost in Montmartre, a cabaret/ wake in honour of the composer Erik Satie, where “... classical singer Mireille Rijavec is the sublime vocal highlight who helps you get lost in Satie’s Paris.” (Edmonton Journal) Upcoming performances this fall include Vivaldi’s Gloria with the Richard Eaton Singers and the Alberta Baroque orchestra, and Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer with the newly formed Edmonton Metropolitan Orchestra. Mireille has been heard many times on the CBC as a soloist and has been a core member of Alberta’s professional choir, Pro Coro Canada since 2001. Mireille has a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from CONTINUED TO PAGE 6
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the University of British Columbia. She was Music Faculty at the University of Alberta’s Campus SaintJean from 1999 to 2012 and has been on staff at Concordia University College since 2006. Mireille is presently the Manager
and Program Coordinator of Concordia’s School of Music. Since September 2013, Mireille has been on staff as a vocal coach for the Edmonton Metropolitan Chorus and has a private voice studio and works with students of all levels, from
children to adults. Returning to the festival this year to adjudicate Bands and instruments including hand chimes, is Russell Whitehead. Russell, a trumpeter, loves music. He has been a session lecturer at the University of Alberta for the past 10 years and now teaches at Alberta College and through his home studio. After 25 years of teaching he is at home working with people of all ages and enjoys the challenge of conducting and giving clinics to larger ensembles. This past year Russell guest conducted with the Mill Creek Brass Band, an ensemble he has also been a soloist with as well. He has been honoured to adjudicate for many festi-
vals throughout the Western provinces from Regina to Grand Prairie. Russell released his debut solo CD, Prairie Scenes on the Arktos label in June, 2006 and can also be heard on the CDs Prairie Sounds and Bashaw. Adjudicating the Ukrainian Language classes is Natalia Toroshenko. We welcome Natalia back to the festival. Well known to the community in several capacities, Natalia really needs no introduction. A teacher by profession, Natalia was elected in 2004 as municipal councillor in the Town of Vegreville and through re-election served a total of 9 years, including periods as Deputy Mayor. Since February this year she has
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become the Returning Officer for Elections Alberta in the Ft. Saskatchewan-Vegreville electoral district, and looks forward to administering the next provincial election. She is currently Chairperson
of the Vegreville Centennial Library Board and an indefatigable volunteer both at home and abroad having served 7 missions to Ukraine as an international election observer, most recently in the spring and fall of 2014.
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Popular music finds a home at St. Martin’s School Rosanne Fortier St. Martinvilles has their own radio station that has an assortment of all the students’ tastes in music in it. “Students run this radio station. We interviewed the DJs. The station has teams of DJs, two DJs are in the morning, two at recess, and two are at lunch. They make a play list of country, rock and a variety of songs they like. There is also a suggestion box where all students can request certain songs. Then all the music is screened to make sure it’s appropriate for children to hear and has a positive message behind it.” Mr. Dumont, Principal said. “Our goal is to bring more
happiness and pump up the kids to be more positive for school.” “My role is making sure the DJs do what they are supposed to do. But this isn’t hard because the team is easy to work with. I find the songs; download them for the crew and I DJ too. I enjoy this job because I like to be part of something that makes people happy.” Brendan, Radio Manager said. “I really like being a DJ because I get to play a lot of different types of music. I’m learning how to play different songs over the internet in the machine they use and it’s easy to operate but it can be hard to find music that everyone likes. Yes, I would like
to be a DJ when I grow up.” Keaton, DJ said. “I like being a DJ because I have been around music most of my life, my Dad was in a band and I play the guitar.” Shayne, DJ said. “I like this job because I really like music. My favorite type is country
and old rock. It’s fun to select the music that the other students will like and I enjoy being with my friends.” Colby, DJ commented. “I’m in grade three and my responsibility is turning on the music, it’s fun because I like music a lot.” Keely, DJ said.
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finale, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”. It was a great evening for all. The New Year brings many new events for our Band students. Three members of our Senior High Band (Christina Nawrot, Barbara Rybchuk, April Siggelkow) took part in the annual University of Alberta Honour Band weekend, which took place on campus in early February. The students took part in two days of
intensive rehearsals with two distinguished conductors. The weekend concluded with a gala concert at the Winspear Center in Edmonton. A highlight of the concert was all 190 Band students on the stage performing a song with the Davis Concert Organ. Our students learned a lot, had some fun, met fellow Band students from all over Alberta, and got a rare CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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chance to perform at a world class concert hall. Barbara Rybchuk was also selected to the Northern Alberta Junior High Honour Band, which will rehearse for two days in Edmonton at the end of February and perform a concert on Friday, February 27 at SCA. The public is welcome to come listen to the Honour Band and the New Edmonton Wind Sinfonia perform. Three of our bands are busy rehearsing for the upcoming Wendy Brook Festival, with the Band portion of the festival taking place on March 19 at the VCHS main gym. The
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public is welcome to listen. Several of our Senior High Band students are also heading out to the Banff Music Retreat on April 8-10, and will join the grade 9 students from Westminster Junior High in Edmonton for three days of group rehearsals, clinics on their instruments, and lots of fun times! Our Spring Concert will be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 7PM at the VCHS Fine Arts room. All bands will once again be performing, and the public is welcome to come support the Band program at VCHS.
Pretty Country Boutique offers charming selection Michael Simpson Editor Karen McQuarrie was born in the Phillipines in a city of millions. From there she immigrated to Canada, met her husband Will, and lived in Calgary in a city of over a million. Now, the pair and their children live in Minburn, which is the near opposite of a million people. “My husband likes it because I’m an hour and a half from any shopping malls,” Karen laughed. “Seriously, we’ve come to love living out in the country. Owning a store in Vegreville, I really like it; this small-town feel.” Karen’s business offers a downtown boutique approach to children’s shopping, with a range of products for little ones aged baby to toddler, all of which are designed to make life a little easier for parents, if not more charming. Pretty Country Boutique opened doors in early December just in time to catch the Christmas shopping rush.
Karen said she’d been selling her hand-made tutus at local farmers markets when she decided to approach the local Economic Development officer, who suggested her current location downtown. The store is filled with headbands, tutus, baby neckties, miniature blankets, wreaths (the kidfriendly variety), toys, clothes, baby toms for toddlers for the fashion conscious moms, and, of
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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I love music, but I certainly don't have a musician's ear. When I hum a tune at a red light, the cars next to me roll up their windows! My wife, on the other hand, grew up playing the piano and singing, but didn't play much while raising our three children. The other day we saw a piano in the lobby of a restaurant where we were waiting. It took a little nudging, but I encouraged her to play a tune. She sounded magnificent and those waiting even applauded. Since her birthday is coming and our kids are all grown, I thought I'd surprise her with a piano of her own. I often see "free" pianos listed in our newspaper that say they just need a tuning. I'm all for keeping something out of the landfill, but without knowing much about the instrument, how do I know if they are still good? Can I just pick one and get it tuned or is there more to it than meets the eye?
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Piano brands like Steinway or Baldwin are two of the original makers of pianos and have been around for a long time. However today, there are over 50 major brand-names of pianos, and in the last 100 years there have been over 5000 different manufacturers. Since about 75% of all piano buyers only purchase one piano in their lifetime, choosing the right one can take some time. There are 13 different size categories of pianos, with names like upright, baby grand or spinet, and each have their own style and sound quality.
Stay Composed There have been many famous piano players throughout history, but in the 1950's one stood out as a very flamboyant entertainer. Wladziu Valentino Liberace, commonly known as "Liberace", won the hearts of millions. Armed with outrageous outfits, a signature Candelabra and an amazing ability to play the piano, he became the highest paid entertainer in the world from the 1950's through the 1970's. After a lifetime of entertaining, Liberace passed away in 1987 at the age of 67.
Reader Humor Practice Makes Perfect Years ago, I worked my way through law school by teaching piano lessons. When I passed the bar, I put that job behind me, or so I thought. Many years later while pleading a client's case to the court, the judge looked at me and asked if I used to teach piano. It turned out that I taught his son during my time in law school. After hearing my case, he then set judgment on my client. "Despite having no priors, I'm sentencing your client to two years probation," he said. He must have noticed my disappointment because he continued, "And for the record, that's a far lesser punishment than having to listen to my son practice piano after your lessons!" (Thanks to Jeremy O.)
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PETS Year old Border Collie Blue Heeler cross. Working/Pet. 780-688-2265 AKC REG. ENGLISH Bulldog puppies: vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped & health guarantee included, $2500. 360-620-6017 Port Orchard, WA
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2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600. 780-922-5999.
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2000 GMC 250 4X4, ext. cab, runs well, needs reverse. $995. Phone: 780-593-3785 2006 Honda Pilot 6 passenger SUV. Loaded. $5750. 780-9943005 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Truck. Only 78,000kms $4750. 780-994-3005
WANTED Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 CARBON CREDITS – Attention Farmers – Not Completed? Call Today! 780-603-0630, Crystal I am looking for Electrical Controls, Instrumentation, and Automation work. Green Controls, Vegreville, (780) 446-5190
SERVICES Custom bale hauling. Phone 780208-2841 or 780-208-7770 Seniors – Do you need more care than Home Care provides? Do you have a relative in a seniors home that needs a visitor? Caring and experienced lady, available to care and help with daily needs. Please phone Milene at 780-632-6506. References available.
SHARED ACCOMODATIONS Complete furnished home downtown Vegreville. Available March 1. N/S, N/P. Mature, responsible person with job. References. 780-6687775
SPORTING Ba Ja 90cc ATV, new battery, helmet, gloves. $1175.00 OBO. 780632-4950. 2001 Yamaha 700 Snowmobile. 780-632-3706
TO GIVE AWAY 1 – two year old male cat white with some black spots. 1 – two year old female cat white with some brown spots. Part Siamese. 2 – 11 month old tiger-like cat’s orange with some white. 2 – 11 month old cats black with some white. Phone 780-363-2106
TRAILERS 1998 SOONER aluminum horse trailer, 3-horse slant, with changing room & collapsible rear tack, $12,500 or best offer. 509-6755769 Chewelah
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 1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800. 780-922-5999
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PART YEAR RESIDENTS NEED TO FILE TAXES TOO People entering Canada can be classified as: non-residents, deemed residents or part-year residents. Although the tax treatment and deductions differ for each classification, part-year residents are the most common type. Here are some important tax tips that will help part-year residents: In Canada, residents are taxed based on their world income. – Part-year residents must report all income from anywhere in the world after their arrival in Canada. New Canadians are entitled to the GST credit after their arrival. – If they qualify, the amount received is based on their world income for the preceding year. If the new resident has investment income abroad, they may be required to notify the payers of their Canadian residency status. Certain tax treaties provide for a reduced rate of withholding in the originating country. Moving expenses to Canada are not deductible with one exception. – If the immigrant is a student studying at a post secondary level, moving expenses may be deducted against the taxable portion of any scholarships, bursaries fellowships, prizes or research grants he or she received. Personal amounts and dependant claims may have to be pro-rated – depending on the period of residence in Canada.
Immigrants with children may qualify to begin receiving Child Tax Benefits shortly after they arrive if they meet certain conditions. Form RC66 (Canada Child Benefits Application) should be completed shortly after arrival. New Canadians who own capital property such as buildings, art, gold and stocks should determine their Fair Market Value (FMV) on the day they established residence. – This constitutes the deemed cost for calculating any future capital gains and will ensure that when the property is sold they will only be taxed on the difference between the sale price and the value when they arrived in Canada. However, this does not apply to taxable Canadian property owned at the time of entry. A tax professional at H&R Block can talk about other credits and deductions that may affect you. To find the office nearest you visit www.hrblock.ca
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News Advertiser UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville. 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 Joyce Porayko 780-632-3830 or secretary Leah Henderson 780632-6565
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. UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville. 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 10 am – Noon year round and Friday 10 am – Noon 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.
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.
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MEMORIAM McKINNON, MARY July 13, 1935 – March 9, 2014 Where a beautiful soul has travelled Wonderful memories remain. Remembering a dear friend and missing all our adventures. Joyce, David & Family
LYSAK, Michael June 11, 1921 – March 10, 2005 I remember that day like yesterday, With Mom holding your hand with love and despair. As you slipped away on her 80th Birthday, We surrounded you that day in prayer. We reminisced about the good old days, And ate as a family for one last time. Your gift of faith you instilled in us to share, Your legacy of family is sublime. It has been ten years, Since you were laid to rest. With memories and sadness we shed many tears. In our hearts Dad you were the best. Love Marianne and family
GRESIUK, Alex 1932 – 2013 Two years have gone by. Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance, the way he walked Remember these instead The good advice he’d give us His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on ever after. As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear Love Lorraine Gresiuk Family
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. 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
DREBIT, Stella Sept. 4, 1914 – March 8, 2011 In loving memory of our dear mother & grandmother who passed away so suddenly. May the winds blow softly and whisper We love you. And wish that you were here. Forever remembered, Daughter Lil, grandchildren Mel & Renny, Dwayne & Becky
AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. 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.
HEMPSTOCK, Nancy August 20, 1958 – March 4, 2009 In loving memory of our dear wife, mother, and grandmother. Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living without you is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was so kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we were all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever With all our love Kent, Samantha, Tabitha, David, Thomas, & grandchildren
Dr. Richard Neve F.R.C.S., F.R.C.S.(C), F.,A.C.S Surgeon to the East Kootenay since 1955 Died March 12, 1995 “He dressed their wounds, God healed them.” Forever loved and remembered by the families of Michele Spak, Veronica James and James Neve
Alanon New Beginning Meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Call 780275-0054 for location.
WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS ZACHARUK, William In loving memory of William Zacharuk who passed away March 5, 2008. It’s seven years since that sad day. In a quiet graveyard where our loved one lies The wind is gently blowing Sunshine passes, shadows fall and he’s at in a resting place We cherish our lives of your kindness You left us lovely beautiful memories But in our hearts you are always there That chain has broken and nothing is the same and never will. We love and miss you very much And say a prayer to keep in touch A loving thought, a silent tear For you were a good friend, husband, Father, Gido & Great-Gido Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by loving wife Olga & children, grandchildren & great grandchildren “Vichnaya Pamyiat” “Eternal Memory”
CHMILAR, Olga March 3, 2010 Don’t remember me with sadness, Don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter, We’ve had throughout the years. Then when the summer sunshine, Awakes the flowers in bloom, I’ll walk that light from Heaven. Around the corners of every room. Do the things we did before, The same in every way, Just whisper a little prayer to me, At the dawn of every day. Just think of me as present, Don’t think of me as past, For a wife’s, mother’s and baba’s love is a blessing. In death it still can last. Forget your troubles and your worries, They are mine forever more, I’ll watch and care and love you, From Heaven’s open door. Five years has now passed and we still miss you so much. Your loving husband Joe, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
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MELENKA, Victor In loving memory of Victor Melenka who passed away on March 10, 1997. As life folds another year Treasured memories keep you near Silent thoughts of times together Are memories that last forever So may the winds of love blow gently And whisper that you hear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Lovingly remembered by wife, Pearl and Family
OBITUARY SARAFINCHAN, Kurt Anthony May 12, 1964 – March 1, 2015 On Sunday, March 1, 2015 Kurt Anthony Sarafinchan of Vegreville passed away peacefully at the Vegreville Care Centre after suffering a double Brain Aneurysm. Kurt is survived by his two sons, his parents, one brother and two sisters, a Special Friend, his niece, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and many other relatives, friends and extended families. A Celebration of Kurt’s life will be held March 14, 2015 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Vegreville from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers Donations may be made to STARS (Air Rescue) or a charity of one’s choice. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville, 780-603-5800
CHMILAR, Marshall Nov. 2, 1924 – Mar. 3, 2015 On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, Marshall Chmilar of Mundare, Alberta passed away at home in Vegreville, at the age of 90 years. A local historian, Marshall’s keen recollection of people and events, accumulated over nine decades of life in Central Alberta, and his love of conversation and sense of humor touched the lives of people he met. Marshall’s life was his passion for farming, hard work, pride of heritage, pleasure in watching hockey and football, and his family. Marshall is survived by his family; his wife, Verna, of 67 years, 5 children: Robert (Ling), Lorraine, Donna, Derald, and Audrey (Pat), 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren: Calthen and Keven Chmilar of Mundare, David (Michelle), Maisie, and Alex Andruchow of St. Michael, Karyn (Derek) and Isla Walkom of Spruce Grove, Jessica (Karl) Erickson of Calgary, Samara (Mitchell) and Shawn White of Edmonton, Kyle and Lacey Chmilar of Mundare, and Pearce and Brooke Romaniuk of Hairy Hill. He will also be missed by friends, neighbors and relatives. Marshall was predeceased by his parents, William (who immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1898) and Maria (Ulan) Chmilar of Mundare, his three sisters, Anna (George) Dushinski, Jennie (John) Ostolosky, Olga (Mike) Pylypchan, and five brothers, Paul (Mary), Fred (Olga), John (Carrie), Walter, (Stella) and Sam (Rosie) Chmilar . Prayer services, with Father Oleksii Suraiev officiating, will be held on Sunday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. at the Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, followed by a funeral service on Monday, March 16, 10:00 a.m. at St. James Russo Greek Orthodox Church, Mundare, Alberta (SE 1 – 54 – 17 –W4, 2 mi. N of Mundare on Highway 45, 1 mi. W and 1/4 mi. N) with internment to follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. James Russo Greek Orthodox Church, Mundare, AB. To send condolences, visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome. com Autumn Rose Funeral Home, Ltd. Vegreville, AB. 780 603 5800
For the love of the game Dean presenting an award to Ken (left) and Dwayne (right) for all their hard work and dedication to Vegreville Minor Ball over the years. (Photo Submitted)
Heather Kokotyn Dean Kokotyn, now President of the Minor Baseball League in Vegreville, took over the position this past spring from Dwayne Gawryliuk who had kept it going for more than a decade. I’ll probably never be able to fill Dwayne’s shoes or ‘cleats’ in this case, but I will definitely try my hardest to keep things running smoothly,” Dean said. Dean’s enjoyed playing baseball growing up and in his adult years, and has coached for the past three years. Baseball is a passion of his. “We had an exceptional turnout this past season with 35+ kids in Tball,
20+ kids in the Rookies Division, 15 kids in the Mosquito Division, 10 kids in the Pee Wee Division and 12+ kids in the Bantam Division,” Dean said. “We’re so grateful to all of the members of the board, especially to Dwayne Gawryliuk, our outgoing president, and Ken Podoborozny, our outgoing vice president, coaches, and parents for all the help this past year making it a fun and successful year, and look forward to another wonderful season. We hope to see you all out there again this year for the love of the game!”
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13th annual VWF Gun Show a hit Rosanne Fortier The 13th annual Vegreville Wildlife Federation Gun, Accessory and Home Biz Show took aim at the perfect outing for all ages over the weekend of Feb 21-22. Approximately 1,000 outdoor and hunting enthusiasts of all ages took advantage of the opportunity to shop through 45 vendors from across Western Canada, via the 116 display tables at Vegreville Social Center. Vendors commented that they enjoy selling at this
show because it’s a great chance to socialize with other vendors and customers who have similar interests. Peter Varga is the President of Vegreville Wildlife Federation (VWF), Daryl Sapp and Al Rusnak are the Show Coordinators but this year due to circumstances, many of the executive and club members really stepped up to help out. This show is VWF major fundraiser and a way to showcase all this organization does. “VWF has an
archery club, shooting range, a bluebird trail and we send youth to Narrow Lake Camp. We are trying to expand our programs and give educational opportunities to all the members, the youth and general public.” Varga said. This gun show had rifles, firearms, ammunition, war collectibles from 1920’s, 1930’s, hunting gear, home garlic sausage for the men and even jewelry for the ladies; everything a person could imagine. “Bill sold an old 22 Caliber gun within the first few minutes of the show. He made the gun stand himself and he tries to make his items reasonably prices, neat and attractive for the customers. I think that is his key to selling well.” Warrant Landblom from
Forestburg explained on behalf of Bill and Joanne Green. This table also had quick
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detach bipods which stabilize rifles when shooting over longer distances. “A laser bore-sight is meant to be put in the bore of the rifle and then a red dot will appear on the wall and you
can sight it in with the scope. It helps to give you a quick sight in before you take it to the range to test if you’re shooting the right way. Bill mostly likes big scopes because he claims
“Bill sold an old 22 Caliber gun within the first few minutes of the show.He made the gun stand himself and he tries to make his items neat and attractive for the customers.I think that is his key to selling well.”Warrant Landblom from Forestburg explained on behalf of Bill and Joanne Green.(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
The 13th annual VWF Gun, Accessory and Home Business Show on February 21 and 22 was a way to take a perfect shot to a one-stop shopping experience. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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when her gun’s muzzle got stuck in the dirt which plugged up the gun and she had to spend the rest of the weekend not being able to hunt.” Girard Gibeau said about his unique products. “If your barrel isn’t clean, you can get hurt because your gun is going to blow up when you pull the trig-
The 13th annual Gun show also had a Home Business Show in it that even the youngest females including Addison Perepeletza was excited about. This show attracted approximately 1000 citizens of all ages to Vegreville Social Center on February 21 and 22. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
“It is very dangerous if your barrel isn’t clean on your gun because, you can your gun is going to blow up when you pull the trigger.” Girard Gibeau said about his gun’s cleaning products.(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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that if you can’t see it, you can’t hit it. He tries to stay keen and alert and he wants others to be this way too.” Landblom added. “I was looking for something different for a gun show and I read a magazine about how a lady started a gun-cleaning business because she was 16 yearsold and ten miles away
ger.” Gerri Ewaniuk sold war books which included Women at War for World War II, Vietnam War, We Pulled Together and Won! This is a book that tells about personal memories of the World War II from people who lived in that era.
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