Resident Requests Town of Mundare to Honour Former Mayor

Resident Requests Town of Mundare to Honour Former Mayor

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

Lois Zyla is asking the Town of Mundare to honour the late Peter Polischuk.

Polischuk was the longest serving Mayor in Mundare’s history, serving in that capacity for 14 years. As stated in the Memories of Mundare History Book, which was published in 1980, “Polischuk has been Mayor of Mundare for the last 14 years, 1967-1980, a term that is a record for length of service according to office files since 1928.”

In her written request Zyla stated, “Previously, the town has honoured former mayors and/or prominent citizens throughout the years by naming either streets, avenues or drives for recognition. For example, Ignace Hawryluk, Joe Sawchuk, Sam Polomark, Ed Stawnichy and Frank Swabb.

I am requesting that such an honour be bestowed on former mayor and long-time resident of Mundare Peter Polischuk!”

Members of Mundare town council who served between 1971-1974. Seated from left to right: L. Fundytus, Mayor P. Polischuk, and J. Diduck. Back row from left to right: R.H. Moroziuk, M. Woytkiw, Wm. Sereda, E. Zyla, and Wm. Ilkiw.

(Town of Mundare/Submitted Photo)

In a telephone interview Zyla said Polischuk was her late husband’s uncle and over the years their paths crossed quite a bit. “He was volunteering for everything,” said Zyla. Whether it be with the Mundare Agricultural Society, Mundare Recreation Board, Mundare Seniors Drop In Centre, and the Ukrainian National Hall.

Zyla described him as a “humble” and “kind hearted” person who was always willing to lend a helping hand. She says he would visit residents at the Mundare Hospital and Mary Immaculate Care Centre.

Mayor Mike Saric said it was a good idea to recognize him. Some other options could be naming a landmark, park or hockey arena in his name. He also suggested they speak to Polischuk’s son.

Councillor Irene Talaga said it would be nice to honour him.

A motion to table the item to a future meeting was passed by council.