Vegreville News Advertiser - November 17, 2014

VOL. 67 NO. 45

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Vegreville’s week of Remembrance

Children from AL Horton participated in and supervised their own Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 6, taking ownership and connecting themselves to the meaning behind the occasion. AL Horton Principal Greg Probert remarked that such a method increases student engagement and thoughtfulness, and thus things were “as they should be.” (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Michael Simpson Editor In a grand, prolonged show of gratitude, the Town of Vegreville marked Remembrance Day with an appropriate level of solemnity on November 11, but also for several days leading up to it through functions held at schools and the Vegreville Legion Branch #39.

At AL Horton, students hosted their own services while adults sat back and let kids connect to the experience themselves. At St. Mary’s High School children dressed up to the occasion and marked Remembrance Day with speeches, prayers and readings of scripture, as well as

some words of wisdom from special guest Sgt. Nathan Gosnard, who said it warmed his heart to see the students marking the day with such seriousness.

St. Martin’s School and VCHS also hosted ceremonies in the week leading up to Remembrance Day, the actual day being in the

midst of a term break for all students.

At the Vegreville Legion, a Veterans Appreciation Lunch was held on November 7 at which local veterans were honoured as well as longstanding members of the legion, with presentations from Vegreville Legion Branch

#39 and from MP Leon Benoit, who was in attendance.

For Benoit, the meaning of sacrifice and duty were

driven home recently as he was present during the shooting that took place in Ottawa. “When the first shot rang out, then another and another and a salvo of shots, I felt in my heart that I’d never see my family again,” Benoit told the room. “It was ex-military

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Geoff Norgard’s retirement celebration See page 21 for story

Andrew School remembers See page 22 for story

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Wellness Wednesday connects a healthy lifestyle with a happy life Rosanne Fortier October 22 beamed with 25 children experiencing one of the seven sessions for M.O.D.E.L Project’s new program, Wel lness Wednesday, which is a free program for grades one to six students that promotes healthy lifestyle choices for life. A.L. Horton provided the space for the first seven sessions.

This session kicked off with the children doing an emotion sheet which described how they were feeling.

Then the children went to the gym to participate in the regular half-hour of moderate to vigorous exerThese children are learning about nutritional choices as they make pita chips that they coat in olive oil and add oregano, garlic and other seasonings other than salt at the October 22 session of Wellness Wednesday, which is a seven week program held by M.O.D.E.L Project to promote healthy lifestyle choices for life. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

cise offered with each session. This time, they engaged in Zumba which was facilitated by Natasha Hilchie, fitness instructor who volunteer to teach the children this skill.

Following this, the kids had the same amount of time talking about nutrition where they made a snack of salsa, humus and pita chips.

The last half hour involved a mental health component where they talked about how a family eating together is good for mental health and they made conversation cards that the kids took home to their family. With these cards, the children

discussed with Amanda Campbell, Student Success Coach, why families don’t have dinner together and how to change that habit.

“We have four high school students; Sarah, Tristan, Jordan and Barbra who come in each week to help and they are excellent mentors who are great with the kids and are willing to help with whatever I ask them to do. The Aquatic and Fitness Centre is providing for free two swimming lessons and a yoga lesson. Last week, ATB Financial helped too.

This program tries to include as many people from the community as we can.” Campbell added.

St. Nicholas Church gets a facelift

These kids are participating in Zumba which was facilitated by Natasha Hilchie, fitness instructor at the Wellness Wednesday on October 22. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Ken and Denise Dorland Submitted St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, built in 1923, has been receiving a facelift this summer and fall. Caretaker / Treasurer John Pacholek and President Myron Paltzat have been coordinating the restoration activities with Chipman c ont r a c tor Dave McNaughton of AL-SASK Reno and Consulting. The work includes replacing window putty, painting windows, eavestroughs

repair and painting and replacing sections of the entrance deck.

Earlier this year a person from the Cold Lake area visited the cemetery to locate unmarked burial sites. Approximately 17 sites were identified. Myron Paltzat fabricated and painted white metal crosses to mark the locations.

Later this year, plans are underway to repair cracks and repaint the inside of this St. Michael area church.

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St. Martin’s students gasp Remembrance Day’s meaning Rosanne Fortier Mrs. Deal’s Grades 5 and 6 classes and other Grades 5/6 teachers’ students are knowledgeable about the meaning of Remembrance Day while they honor and appreciate our heroic veterans who served in World War I and II. “I think Remembrance Day is sad and also happy.

It’s sad because a lot of people died but it’s happy because a lot of people survived and I appreciate the soldiers who helped us survive today while they gave us the freedoms we enjoy now.” Joshua said.

“Remembrance Day means that we remember the soldiers that fought in the wars. We have to appreciate them when we sing O’ Canada because they gave us freedom.”

Kimberly said.

Isaac mentioned, “Remembrance Day means to me a time when we should think about the soldiers and their sacrifice to give us our freedom we enjoy today.”

“Remembrance Day

means peace and how all the men and women gave up their lives for our country. It also is a time to love and appreciate what they have done for us.” Dawson said.

“Remembrance Day stands for O Canada and it’s a time to think of the soldiers who fought for us. When I ref lect upon Remembrance Day, I think of the soldiers who protected us and prevented slavery from happening.” Colby commented.

“Remembrance Day means different things to different people but to me, it means to never forget the people who fought for our freedom and I think it’s a pleasure to be free and know there is always a way for freedom.” Maria said.

“Remembrance Day is a special thing to me. I think Remembrance Day means to remember all the soldiers that fought in the war for us. We are here right now because of those soldiers.” Sidney noted.

“Remembrance Day is a day to remember the

people who gave us freedom. If they never existed, I wouldn’t be writing this.

Thank God and thank them for peace.” Elyah said.

“Remembrance Day means to remember the soldiers.” Tyson added.

“Remembrance Day is when I remember the war where soldiers fought and there were peacekeepers too.” Andrew said.

“To me, Remembrance Day means remembering the people who fought in wars for our freedom.”

Jenna said.

“Remembrance Day makes me think of how much freedom and peace we have in our country and all the people who fought for our freedom.”

Keaton said.

“Remembrance Day means to me that there are men or women who will sacrifice their lives to save ours and they could die but they could also live and we thank them for that and we will always remember them and their sacrifice to save our lives.

Thank you!!! Dawson said.

“It’s a day to remember all the soldiers that have fought for our country and died trying to give us freedom and that we are here today and we want thank these soldiers for that.” Megan said.

“It means thinking about what we have now, and all the freedom that we can enjoy because of the people who fought for us, or other people that sacrifice their lives for our lives.”

Esna mentioned.

“Remembrance Day to me means to remember and recognize people who fought in the war and how they help the world by fighting for our freedom.” Gabby said.

“Remembrance Day is a

day we thank the heroes for saving us and the rest of the world from evil.”

Kieran added.

“Remembrance Day is when you remember the soldiers who sacrifice their lives to give you freedom.” Cody said.

“Remembrance Day is when we remember soldiers who went to war

and sacrificed their lives for our freedom.” Trinity said.

“Remembrance Day means to remember the soldiers who sacrifice their lives for our freedom and how we must be thankful to them that we have the lives we have today.” MacKenzie said.

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Mundare students avoid getting burned through awareness

Mundare School Submitted Mundare School got some great tips and advice from Volunteer Trish Brison (Mundare Fire-Dept.) during Fire-Safety Week presentations! She suggested glow-stix instead of candles inside Jacko-Lanterns this year, and made sure that all the kiddos would remind their parents to check

the batteries in their smoke detectors! Evacuation plans (with many suggested scenarios from enthusiastic students) meeting places and the classic “stop drop and roll” were all discussed and to top off the excellent Safety-Ed., “Miss Trish” gave each student a ref lective trick-or-treat bag to keep them safe on the streets this Halloween!

Hannah Burton Likes: having stories read to me, fishes Dislikes: getting sprayed with a hose, water slides, tomatoes

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Donate or not donate on-line C.M. Knowles We are approaching the season of giving. It’s getting to that time of year when you may want to give to the charity of your choice. For many people now the convenience of donating on line is appealing.

Last year I decided that I would donate to a small NGO based in Wa i n w r i g ht a nd , because I found the charity listed at an online donation site, I made the donation through a charities website. It wasn’t until very recently that I discovered that the website I used deducted 4.9% of my donation before passing the remainder on to the charity. There was no indication on the donation website that any deduction would be made.

Now I have found that there are at least half a dozen such sites which have sprung up recently which are making a prof it, although some are non-prof its, out of donations to charities.

Some of the other websites deduct around 4%.

One, at least, makes a smaller deduction if the charit y becomes a “member” or “registers” with the website. But generally charities cannot take their information off these websites.

All these sites get their information from the open data base maintained by Revenue Canada giving basic i n for mat ion about Canadian charities. So the information will be up to a year out of date depending on when the charities repor t to Revenue Canada.

Most very large charitable organizations have their own websites and fundraising organizations. So if you choose to donate on line to a national or international charity you would likely go directly to their website. Very small local charities like for example, (and I have to declare a bias here) the Wendy Brook Music Association, do most of their fundraising person

to person in order to avoid or reduce the costs of fundraising.

A non-prof it charitable donations website may be a good solution for a medium sized charity because it may charge them less than a profess ion a l f u nd r a i s e r.

Although the deduction from the donation is annoying to say the least, it is understandable that such a service does have costs as from credit card companies and Paypal, as well as the cost of maintaining the data base and forwarding the donations.

However, I feel that, even the one reputable non-prof it ser vice is being somewhat deceitful in not declaring the

deduction they are making from your donation.

Not being an investigative reporter with a med ia orga n iz at ion behind me I wasn’t able to get all the details.

However, I did talk to a person at Canada Helps, the one non-prof it and itself a charitable organization. That person was quite open and answered all my questions. So my conclusion was that they are indeed operating w ith the intention of providing a service to charities that do not have their own donation arrangements.

The other websites that I looked at did not inspi re con f idence, although at least, after digging a bit I did f ind

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ATB will be adding up to a $150,000 – until the total donations

through ATB Cares have reached $1,000,000.

There are some companies that will match employee donat ions made to the charities of choice. So it would be worth checking with you r employer.

I couldn’t, in a very cursory search of the internet f ind if other provinces have a program equiva lent to ATB Cares. There are often matching donations made for specif ic causes from time to time by the federal and provincial governments so these may be worth checking for. In any case, do remember your favourite charities at this time of year.

So here’s to the season of charity giving!

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According to a definition put forward at the Legion on November 7, the term Veteran applies also to members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Peace Officers. Members of Vegreville’s finest were present during the week leading up to Remembrance Day at several functions, including the Legion Veterans Appreciation Lunch, ceremonies at St. Mary’s School, and on Nov. 11 at the Social Center.

(Michael Simpson/Photo)

Students from AL Horton stand ready to perform“Last Night I had the Strangest Dream”.Bathed in the colour of innocence for the ceremony, they are a stark contrast to the weathered faces of the veterans that stood close by. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

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and ex-police officers in our caucus room that sprang into action when they heard the shots and barricaded the doors. They were the ones who’ve served the nation and have that training and know what to do. We had no weapons, but we were holding flag

poles as spears. Sgt. At Arms Kevin Vickers normally sits about six or eight feet away from me in the House of Commons. That day he was in his office when he heard the shots.

You find out later that he came out with his pistol, saw the barrel of a rifle poking out from around a

At the lunch, set to the side was a place for the missing soldier. The table cloth white, marking pure intentions of one serving their country, a red rose symbolizing blood shed in sacrifice, a slice of lemon to embody the bitterness of war, salt to acknowledge tears of the family waiting behind or mourning a loss, The yellow ribbon tied about the vase represented the thousands who acknowledge the troops, the empty chair and inverted glasses signifying those missing who cannot partake in the meal. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

pillar and literally dove around the other side and fired, hitting the attacker. I am now, more than ever, truly thankful for the men and women that serve, and the sacrifices they have made and continue to make.”

Members of the 41 Combat Engineer Regiment, Sgt’s Greg Gorecki and Nathan Gosnard had attended services as guest speakers at local schools that same day and were present for the lunch as honoured guests.

Gorecki recounted the moment when his commanding officer sat his troops down and told them they were being deployed in Afghanistan years ago.

“He said ‘I want you to take a look around the room. This is what’s going to happen. We will face combat situations. One in every ten of you is going to die. One or two in every ten will be wounded. None of you will be the same.

You don’t have to go if you don’t want to… not a single person in my unit refused the mission.”

At the Social Center on November 11, citizens

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Wreaths of remembrance were lain three rows deep at the foot of the stage where four soldiers stood guarding the replica of the Cenotaph which sits in a park in Vegreville. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

turned up by the hundreds to sit in silent recognition.

Representatives from three churches came forward to lead the group in prayers, scripture readings and hymns. Vegreville Legion President Diane Fausak spoke on the family connection to the legion which

began with her father, a veteran of WWII who bought her a legion membership on her 18th birthday. Legion member Terry Kuzik brought greetings from MP Leon Benoit and Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Bugler AJ Vogranitz had

the honour of playing Last Post and Rouse while civilians looked inside themselves with questions about what a life in war must have been like while veterans looked back upon faces and moments in time they will never forget – even if they wanted to. Laying of

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Remembering the Holodomor 1932-33 Rosanne Fortier International Holodomor Memorial Day is November 22, 2014. The Holodomor during 1932-33 was a brutal period in the history of the Ukraine where millions of Ukrainian citizens suffered, starved, and died from Stalin’s leadership and the power-hungry communist Russian government. We must remember this time so it is never, ever repeated, especially during the recent

upheaval and crisis between Russia and Ukraine.

Stalin was about power and gain instead of something above himself and the value of the common good of the citizens he represented, which are the traits all leaders should have.

Stalin was sneaky with his methods of gaining control.

In 1928, Stalin designed a program of agricultural collectivization which made

farmers obligated to give up their private land, equipment and livestock and unite with state owned, factory-like collective farms. If farmers didn’t agree to Stalin’s plan, they were thought of as class enemies and there was brutal enforcement by regular troops and secret police.

This cruelty continued and in the summer of 1932, a decree was passed where citizens were arrested or

executed for taking any food item where they worked. Food was removed from all the homes. If farmers resisted, they were shot or exiled. In the month of June, 30,000 people of Ukraine died each day.

On February 1933, Soviets issued a decree banning western journalists from this territory or from writing about the situation.

Denial of the Holodomor

happened form the start of it until the 1980s which was caused by a wellplanned disinformation campaign by the Soviet government where they praised collectivization.

The Soviet leadership stated from the start that the replacement of individual peasant farms by collective ones would immediately increase the food supply for urban population, the supply of raw materials for

progressing industry, and agricultural exports.

Professor Lemkin noted that the Soviet genocide against Ukraine was an attack that included the breakdown of the Ukrainian intellectual class, the destruction of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the heart of the people and nation and the dispersion of the Ukrainian people and their replacement by others.

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Vegreville’s week of Remembrance - Photo Highlights

M P L eon Benoit presented a number of Vets w it h a n add it iona l ack nowledg ment of t hei r ser v ice to count r y at t he November 7 lunch at t he L eg ion.

T he vetera ns were a lso g iven a specia l meda l l ion t hat was a r ra nged for by M r. Benoit h imsel f to celebrate t hose who ser ved in W W I I a nd of fered yea rs of ser v ice to t hei r communit y. Recipients f rom t he L eg ion lunch have a lso had t hei r na mes entered for a n add it iona l lapel pin being issued by Ca nad a to com memorate Vetera ns of W W I I. Recipients were Nick Boha ichu k , A l ice Fodchu k , Daphne Havens, George Hogg ins, Edwa rd Ma nz , Wa lter Roma niu k , L ou ise Sa n ford, Wa lter Slade.

Dennis Ursu l ia k , Pat Yereme, a nd Ha r vey Wade.

Ot her recipients of t h is honou r who cou ld not at tend inc luded Ed At t ick , Bi l l Buck la nd, Dor is D av ie s , Ha rold G a l l at i n , Ea rl Gi f f i n , Joh n Osadchu k , a nd Eugene O’ Shea. ( M ichael Simpson / Photos)

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the wreaths saw a lineup three deep and forty feet long as community groups and private individuals and their families laid markers of remembrance.

During a soldier’s reflection, Sgt. Michael Jacques, a second generation Canadian Forces Member along with his brothers and sisters, worked to maintain composure over a trembling voice as he spoke of commitment, honour and sacrifice, and the deeper warning behind the words “Lest We Forget”. Sgt Jacques is a member of the forces stationed at CFB Wainwright, where recently Pvt. Steven Allen was killed during training exercises days earlier on November 6.

Presentations were also held where Rebecca Giebelhaus, Brianne MacDonald and Clark Melenka were awarded the Bob and Jean Kelly Scholarship. As well, for their years of patronage to the legion by way of volun-

teer hours and countless blooms donated, Brad and Lewis Fjellstrom of Fjellstrom Greenhouses were honoured with a Friendship Award from the Legion.

Standing in the rear of the room was the 25th Squadron of the 41 Combat Engineer Regiment. As they stood to attention as the colours passed by, the thunder of boots snapping to the ground as one was an inspiring sound of strength and solidarity.

One would have to remember back to Sgt. Gorecki’s words days earlier at the Legion to know that among the decorated members who stood with stripes on their shoulders, badges, medals, brass and bravado – there was still a man or woman for every ten that had once stood there before that never would again after their service in Afghanistan, the newest war to be inscribed on the Canadian War Monument in Ottawa; a war that has lasted 14 years and marks a CONTINUED FROM

Though he admits his service in uniform was brief, Legion Comrade Rod Stewart had high praise for any man or woman in uniform as he led the crowd through a series of awards at the Veteran’s Appreciation Lunch on Nov. 7. Mr. Stewart was also honoured by MP Leon Benoit with a certificate of recognition for his service to the community over the years. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

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MOTORCYCLES WANTED J A PA N E S E MOTORCYCLES 1967-1982 ONLY K AWASAKI Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, Z1R, KZ1000MKll, 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

PERSONAL Are the ten commandments relevant for us today. What does the bible say about this. Get answers here. tencommandmentfacts.com or call 632-3746.

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FREE: Farm cats and kittens. Male and female. 780-658-2550

PETS AKC Standard Poodle puppies, ready now! Parents onsite. Black, brown & red. Females & males. All puppies have a 2 year health guarantee. For more information, go to www.OurPoeticPoodles.com or call 509-582-6027

Tame young cats, 4 months old.

Phone 780-768-2426 Four farm cats. Accustomed to staying in a warm building. Good mousers. 780-632-9784

TRUCKS

For Sale: Adorable Rotweiller puppies, 7 weeks old. Phone 780-3653741

1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999

REAL ESTATE

1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600. 780-922-5999

2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999

1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800.

780-922-5999

MLA Jacquie Fenske and MP Leon Benoit were dinner buddies at the Legion Luncheon which was filled with honorary functions.

Fenske urged all Canadians to stand a little taller and sing the national anthem a little louder next time they had the chance, remembering that to be Canadian is to be strong and proud.

(Michael Simpson/Photo)

2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600. 780-922-5999.

BLOCK 1x1 ½ Over 2000 properties sold from day one

1986 Ford Explorer half ton, good running order. 780-632-6022, 780764-2680

UPCOMING EVENTS

RENTALS 2 bedroom basement suite for rent.

Includes power, gas, water and satellite. Available December 1st.

Phone 780-632-2806 or 780-6322445

SERVICES

Apples Crafts Welcome You To Our 21st Annual Craft Sale in Lavoy.

November 28, 29, and 30 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sewing items for home, Christmas crafts, stocking stuffers, ornaments, Milda’s great Christmas cakes, baby items, etc.

Refreshments, Free Draw. Turn into Lavoy and follow the signs.

Hallway of Handicrafts – Lakeland Mall, Vermilion. Friday, November 28th from 3pm – 8 pm and Saturday, November 29th from 10am – 5pm.

VINTAGE AUTOS

WO 2nd Class Rachael Stefaniuk sits with her comrades from the 341 Mundare Air Cadet Squadron during services at St. Mary’s school on November 7. A large number of young men who took up the call to arms during WWII joined the RCAF and flew missions as fighter pilots or with Bomber Command, which saw the heaviest proportion of casualties during the war. Groups such as the 341 continue to be a place where youth can find a deeper connection to the nation and their own sense of purpose, leading to proficient and productive individuals. (Michael Simpson/Photo) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17

1962 CORVAIR Rampside Pickup, very rare, completely restored, all new & rebuilt, automatic, drives & runs great. $18,500 or best offer.

Call Chuck, 509-327- 6612, Spokane Low cost furnace installations.

New homes or replacements.

Free estimates. Semi - retired tradesman. PH: 780 -718 - 0262

WANTED

Across Town or Province We Can Move It. 30’ Picker, 35’ Cargo Trailer, 14’ Dump Trailer. 780-6466417, 780-919-1778, Willingdon.

Don’t throw out unwanted saleable furniture. Drop off at Consignment Centre 52 St and 52 Ave 780-6324141

SPORTING

Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

Ba Ja 90cc ATV, new battery, helmet, gloves. $1175.00 OBO. 780632-4950.

WANTED TO BUY: House in Vegreville between 1960 – 1980.

PH: 587-280-3376

Women’s bike $25, 2 children’s bikes $15 for both. 780-764-2280

6” or 7” Grain Roller Mill. PH: 780336-2583

For Sale: 2012 Polaris Ranger 800 XP White LE Prospector Tracks and upgraded tires and rims. Comes with Polaris winch and non scratch front windshield, rear window same, and pony roof. Aux lights front and back. Alum. Checker plate. Fenders.

Complete service done by Polaris.

Ready for winter usage. Excel Condition. $13,000. 780-764-2139

TO GIVE AWAY Chesterfield, chair and footstool, 3 double beds with mattresses, bedding and quilts. Table and chairs, older style crib, TV trays. 780-7642280 Tame and friendly farm kittens.

Mother is a good mouser. Variety of colours. 780-768-2390 Farm cats and kittens. Various colours and ages. Phone 780-5923806

Wanted Electric starter for a 8 horsepower motor. Briggs and Straton motor. Phone: 780-6327230

new class of veterans for future generations to measure themselves against.

Legion Comrade Rod Stewart put it best when he remarked at the lunch on November 7 that “war’s true cost isn’t measured in the dollar amount of tanks and planes built or destroyed but in the amount of human life it takes and the suffering it causes.”

St. Mary’s student Bailey Stefan leads her school and gathered guests in O’ Canada at the start of services on Nov. 7 as members of the 341 Mundare Air Cadet Squadron salute in the foreground.

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News Advertiser Vegreville Regional Museum Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development, chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. June-Aug Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Sept-May phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)632-7650

The Vegreville Kinsmen Club meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at Vegreville Golf Course.

Serving the communities greatest needs and making long lasting friendships is our goal. To join or for more information on our club contact Mike Webb 780-632-2666 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900 Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta Fish and Game Association) Please check website VWF.ca Email vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com V.A.L.I.D. (Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity) provides a variety of programs and services to persons with disabilities. For more information and assistance please call 632-2418.

Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July & August. Meetings are held in EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM (St. Joseph’s Hospital) at 7:00p.m. Call 780-632-6323 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893 AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 6322261 for more information.

Interested in joining Ukrainain singing group. 1 day a week, Starting February 2008 PH: 632-4691 after 6:00pm Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Shirley Preuss 780-632-3565 or secretary Leah Henderson 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.

Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services,community funded agency - Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. - Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone 632-6617.

Vegreville Community Daycare is a licensed facility for children ages 13 months to school age. Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon-Fri. The Daycare has been in operation since 1990 & is run as a not-for-profit organization. To register, or for more i n f o r m a t i o n c o n tact Brandice Harsulla at the Daycare at 603-4417 Vegreville Peace Park Bookings – Please call John Sawiak 780-6323208 The Vegreville Food Bank is located in the Maple Street Worship Centre at 4615 - Maple Street and is open Tuesday mornings 10 am - 12 pm July & August only & Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 am - 12 pm September to June. Phone 632-6002 The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a toll-free, confidential service available to those in the 632-exchange. Phone 6327070.

UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.

Blessing Widows/Single Sisters meet first Wednesday 2:00 pm at

theSenior Citizens Sunshine Club.

Contact Hilda 587 280-2444.

Hospital every Monday at 8:00pm 3rd floor.

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 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

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

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OBITUARY

Gibbons Big brother Hamish is thrilled to announce the arrival of his little brother Henry Jasper Gibbons. Born August 27, 2014 in Kitimat General Hospital, weighing 7 (pounds) lb, 3oz, and 19 in long. Proud parents are Janice and Andrew Gibbons, grandparents Denise Komick and Robert and Moira Gibbons, great grandmother Annette Bienvenue.

STEFANIUK, Metro August 29, 1932 – November 11, 2014 On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, Mr. Metro Stefaniuk of Willingdon, Alberta passed away at the age of 82 years.

Metro is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Joyce; one son Jim (Shelley); along with five grandchildren Jordan, Jonathan, Rachel and Amy; siblings George, Ed (Myrtle), Leonard (Geraldine), Marion (Jim) Swaile and Sonia (Jerry) Lastiwka; one sister in law Bev Semeniuk.

Metro was predeceased by his parents Alex and Katie; one brother Eugene.

A Parastas (Funeral) Service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.

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 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.

Giebelhaus Curtis and Kelli are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Rylie Rae Giebelhaus, born Sept. 28, 2014 weighing 7 pounds 8 oz. Proud grandparents are Ken and Marie Yakimowich & Shauna and the late Dennis Giebelhaus, in addition to great grandmothers: Nettie Zaleschuk, Carol Mazankowski, and Beulah Giebelhaus. A very special thank you to Dr. Potgieter and Dr. Nieman as well the amazing staff at Viking Health Center.

MEMORIAM

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 First and third Wednesday of the month. Non-violence study group, 7-8 p.m. All are welcome. Please call Kim for more details. 780-6582550 or 780-718-1696.

Peter Paranich May 2, 1912 – Sept. 26, 1995

Olga Paranich Nov. 8, 1918 – Nov. 14, 2010 Loving and Kind in all their ways, Upright and Just to the end of their Days.

Sincere and True in heart and mind, Beautiful memories They left behind.

Sunshine passes, Shadows fall, Love’s Remembrance outlasts all!

And though the Years be many or few, They are filled with Loving Remembrance of my dearest Mom and Dad who are Never Forgotten though on Earth they are no more.

Still in Memory they are always with me as they always were before.

Precious Memories, how they linger.

There is a link death cannot sever, for Love and Remembrance Last Forever.

Vichnayat Pamyat! Eternal Memory!

Remembered by Loving daughter, Susannah Della Paranich, Vancouver, BC

GODZIUK, Olga (nee Eliuk) June 19, 1932 – November 11, 2014 On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, Mrs. Olga Godziuk of St. Paul, Alberta passed away at the age of 82 years.

Olga is survived by her loving family, Daughter Evelyn Straty (Eugene Boyko); Grandson Brad Straty (Shelly): Great Grandchildren Chance Straty, Samantha Nykoliachuk; Great Great Grandchildren Johnathan Nykoliachuk and Nathan Nystrom: Grandson Shane Straty (Heather); Great Grandchildren Aiden and Alexis Straty: Daughter Sandra Misanchuk (Rob): Granddaughter Sheena Bahrynowski (Chris); great grandchildren Alivia Bahrynowski (Grandson Due in March): Granddaughter Korley Pennycook (Adam); Great Grandchild Lauren Pennycook: two sisters Alice Chaikowsky and Rose Trenchuk (Alex): two brothers Eugene (Ruby) and Walter; along with numerous nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Olga was predeceased by her Husband Nick: Son In Law Jim Straty: Parents Nick and Zany: four Brothers Cornel, Bill, John, Metro: one Sister Mary.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church- Beauvallon with Pastor Daniel Rebsomen officiating.

Interment to follow in the Union Cemetery -St. Paul, AB. Donations may be made to “Haying in the 30’s.”

Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.

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Geoff Norgard’s retirement celebration PELLAND, Oliver Wilfred (Ollie) May 18, 1930 – November 12, 2014 On November 12, 2014 Oliver (Ollie) Pelland of Two Hills passed away peacefully. Left to cherish his loving memory are his beautiful and loving children, Lyall (Mary), Tracy, Leanne (Mark) Stein, Darrell, Brent, Corinne (Jerry), Fraser, and one adopted daughter, Judy. Dad also leaves behind his beloved and precious grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and an extended family back in Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba. Predeceased by his first wife, Alberta (Bertie); second love, Violet (Vi); his parents; two brothers; and one sister.

In keeping with his request, cremation has taken place and a private gathering will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the Doctors, Home Care, Lodge staff, staff in Acute and in Extended Care for the care Dad received.

To send condolences, visit www. parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME

Rosanne Fortier Grant Miller Motors Ltd. held a crowd of c it iz ens soc ia l izi ng with Geoff Norgard on October 29 when they hosted a retirement celebration for Geoff Norgard. Grant Mil ler stated in his speech t hat Geof f Norga rd b r o u g ht qua l it ies to Grant Mil ler Motors Ltd. f ive years ago that you can’t teach someone which included experience and good customer relating skills.

“I started working as a Sales Consultant in 1969 but I began working in this position in 2005 at Grant Mil ler Motors Ltd.” Geoff said. “I worked in sales for 41 years a nd was a Sa les Manager in Tof ield and I have to admit that being a Sa les Consultant made me ver y gratif ied because I got to meet people’s needs and wants. It’s neat when they are happy with the vehicle you helped them f ind, which is most of the time. Then my wife of

48 years was always by my side, which was wonderful.

“It was neat to get to meet and know a lot of people w it h in t he communit y. My f inest memories are working for Gra nt M i l ler because he is one of the best leaders I have ever worked for; he’s friend ly, honest and upfront. It was a privilege to work w ith h im.” Geof f sa id.

“Then my co-workers were great to work w ith. We got a long wel l as a team. We were like a big family.

“In my retirement, I plan to do a bit of traveling. I want to go on a European River Cruise and spend time with my seven grandc h i ld ren a nd t wo great-grandchildren.

Then I want to do quite a bit of hunting and f ishing, which I rea l ly love doing. I must add that the communit y of Vegreville as a whole has been excellent. In all of Alberta, I don’t think you can f ind a b e t te r c om mu n it y than Vegreville. If I am needed to help along the way, I will consider volunteering for this communit y. ” Geoff added.

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Andrew School remembers

Master Corporal James Love, of the Edmonton based Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, was the guest speaker at the Andrew School Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 7.

Mrs. Morey’s grade 3 & 4 students read the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ (l-r) Trent Grosul, Jayla MuyresMcMullan, Kayla Cutler, Nicolas Wall, Jake Fesyk.

Grade 7 student, Brandon Wipf, read ‘Why Remember?’ during Remembrance Day ceremonies at Andrew School (Photos Submitted)

Constable Simms, Cadet David Swyers, Cadet Dawson Danyluk & Master Corporal James Love were some of the guests attending the Andrew School Remembrance Day ceremony.

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Students, Emily Slasynski & Cassandra Ostashek brought a Remembrance Day message to students, staff & the community of Andrew School.

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Andrew School held its Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday, November 7 beginning at 10:15 am. Students, staff, parents & the community gathered in the school gymnasium for

this very solemn event.

Guests included Master Corporal James Love, Andrew Village Mayor Heather Tait, Constable Simms, and Andrew Village Fire Chief Barry Goertz. Students from grades 1 & 2 and 3 & 4

Mayor Heather Tait gave a message on behalf of the Village of Andrew on the sacrifices made by our Canadian military in the last 100 years.

read poems and students Brandon Wipf, Geoffrey Br y k s , Ca s sa nd r a Ostashek & Emily Slasynski spoke. Cadets, Dawson Danyluk & David Swyers, laid the wreath after the playing of the Last Post. Andrew

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line appliances and fixtures. A large kitchen with peninsula and the adjoining dining room area make this space a chef’s and entertainers dream. Other main floor features include convenient laundry room off the back entry, sunroom off the front foyer, den/office, and living room with fireplace. The Dream Workshop is an outstanding transformation.

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exterior; in floor heat throughout, separate tool room, aircraft style door, lean to, and upper loft; plus a serviced livestock area with corrals and water. Call Dennis Zowtuk at REMAX ELITE 780-464-4100.

School principal, Daniel Verhoeff, gave closing remarks before quietly dismissing all students.

Special guests were treated to a lunch once the ceremony had ended.

Master Corporal Love spent the afternoon visiting the classrooms, speaking to students and answering their questions.

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VVA introduces Cara Spiedel VVA Submitted

Cara Speidel is a local artist who has many interests.

You may recognize her on your visits into the local Post Office. Mixed Media is the best way to describe the variety of work that Cara does. She makes unique, customized Sock Monkeys that have been seen in various hospital children’s wards and are popular gifts for children

of all ages. Upcycling is another of Cara’s focus, as she uses mostly found items, semi-precious stones, warped records, guitar strings for her creations. Each piece she makes becomes one of a kind, unique.

She enjoys doing commission work and is open to requests. Overall her inspiration is “created on the basis of what speaks to

me at the moment.” We can count on Cara’s art to surprise and amaze us.

Cara can be reached at euphorianeedfulthings@g mail.com.

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. The featured artist’s work can

be viewed at the Centennial Public Library. Check us out on Facebook at Vegreville Visual Artists.

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