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Cops come along for the ride
Dustin Angle, Community Peace Officer is beside the students who rode the school bus with police officers on the school bus ride-along project on October 7.(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier On October 7, Constables Curtis Harsulla and Jaison Gagnon and Community Peace Officer Dustin Angle occupied students during a school bus ride-along. This initiative primarily is to build positive relationships with our youth while being on the lookout for motorists who are
disobeying traffic laws as they relate to school buses. This could be in the form of drivers not stopping for the flashing red lights on the school bus to
speeding in a school zone and everything else in between. Two school buses had RCMP officers on board which resulted in a few speed-
ers being detected and charged. Vegreville RCMP wants to get the message out there that school bus safety is paramount and that at any
given time there may be an RCMP officer on board a school bus in the Vegreville area. Other communities have tried this initiative and have had good success with it. The youth on board the school buses had a very positive reaction to this initiative and asked a lot of questions. Youth safety is important to the Vegreville RCMP and the detachment will continue its work in this area, ensuring students get to and from school safely. -With files from the RCMP
Hot dog sale gives a last taste of summer See page 4 for story
Mundare’s blingin’ books See page 10 for story
Jr. Girls take home gold for VCHS See page 19 for story
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St. Martinville will lead the way to future leadership skills Rosanne Fortier Students at St. Martin’s School received their first taste of learning how to vote responsibly and taking on leadership’s roles when they decided to start a student’s
government called St. Martinville. On October 1, the students prepared for their upcoming election when they held an election forum with speeches from the three Mayoral
Candidates, Hannah, Jonathan and Jewels. Principal Joseph Dumont said he has faith in all these students, describing them as a dedicated bunch who care about the school. “My name is Hannah and I am in Grade six. I thank you for giving me this opportunity to share why I would make an awesome mayor. I am trustworthy, a good listener, enthusiastic and like to have fun. I have had experience in executive committees through my involvement in Vegreville’s
4-H Beef Club. I am willing to listen to other people’s ideas and I am very approachable. I would love to help take our school to a higher level. “Some ideas I would like to discuss with the school’s administration are bringing back the canteen and to have the grades five and six lead games during lunch hour.” Hannah said. “My name is Jewels and I think I would be a good mayor because I’m responsible, have a good sense of humor, willing to talk and
open to new ideas and when I start something, I will finish it. “I think we need to spend more time in the gym. Kids need to run around and work off some of their energy. We also need more field trips and a good fun Friday too. A vote for me is a vote for change.” Jewels said. “Greetings fellow students, I’m Jonathan. St. Martin’s has had a long and good history and it produced many great leaders. Our school is great but I believe
Hannah is one of the mayoral candidates for St. Martinville. She spoke about how she is willing to listen to other people’s ideas and is very approachable. Her ideas included bringing back the canteen and to have the grades five and six lead games during lunch hours. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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we can make it even better. As your mayor, I will work my hardest to take your school to another level. A few ideas we can do this year is get subway sandwiches back, have softball, purchase new gym equipment and open the canteen. As your mayor, I will listen to your ideas and work my hardest to make them happen. In closing, I say we can work together and make this a better school. Vote for Johnny!� Jonathan said. Then on October 3, St. Martinville held their election where Jewels won the Mayor’s seat, Jonathan became the Deputy Mayor and Hannah will be the Town Manager. All candidates however deserve to be commended for the courage to run for office and taking the time to prepare speeches that were based on meeting the needs of their local community of St. Martinville.
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Jonathan spoke that he would be a good mayor because he will bring subway sandwiches back, have softball, purchase new gym equipment and open the canteen. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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Hot-dog sale gives the last taste of summer
Citizens relish the last taste of summer when they bought hot-dogs at Vegreville’s Co-op on October 10. The proceeds from this sale will help a great cause-Special Olympics in Vegreville, which has 50 to 60 athletes in it.“Our program has grown tremendously over the last few years and the Co-op provided the food and will give all the profit to this cause which provides trophies, tournaments or whatever the athletes need.”Audy said. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier Summer has waved goodbye but the taste remained when citizens relished a ready-made lunch at the hot-dog sale for Special Olympics at Vegreville Co-op on October 10. Vegreville Bowling Lanes’ Corinne Audy and Kevin Tremblay organized this sale with a lot of help from Vegreville’s Co-op who provided all the food and will donate all the profit to Special Olympics in Vegreville, Sandy Mills, Head Tournament Coach, Rose Gorda, volunteer, Anita Lemko, volunteer who was accompanied by athletes which included
Hayley Scholz, Peter Skoreyko, Dwayne Gorda, Doug Hopper and Ed Ahlstrom. Special Olympics have 50 to 60 athletes in Vegreville that participate in 5-pin bowling, f loor hockey, track-and-field and 8-ball pool billiards. “Our program has grown tremendously over the last few years and the profits are used for trophies, tournaments or whatever the athletes need. It makes it so that these special people in Vegreville can participate in healthy activities, have a full life and obtain good self-esteem.” Audy said.
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The taste of victory Vegreville RCMP ramp up traffic initiatives RCMP Submitted
Following through with his promise from the beginning of the season, Owner Paul Rehill and his staff at Subway provided the Vegreville Vortex with free subs following their 39-21 win over Vermilion on September 26. (Lundyn Baxandall/Submitted)
Vegreville RCMP have ramped up traffic initiatives on our roads in the area over the past few days. Since Thursday October 2, 2014, detachment members, the Vegreville Detachment Traffic Unit and bicycle patrol RCMP members have laid over 55 charges against offenders in the area. The charges vary from seatbelts, unbuckled children, speeding, possession of illicit drugs, impaired driving, suspended drivers, noninsured vehicles as well as Fish
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and Wildlife offences. 24 hour, 15 day and indefinite driver’s license suspensions were also issued to multiple drivers influenced by drugs or alcohol. 10 vehicles were towed and seized relating to the above offences during that same time period. Cst Curtis HARSULLA of the Vegreville RCMP Traffic Services says,
“It is discouraging to see the amount of drivers who still choose to drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol. However, with the creation of the new Traffic Services section within the Vegreville Detachment we will continue to see an increase in traffic enforcement to ensure the roads in and around Vegreville remain safe.”
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Benoit blasts Trudeau over article ignorance I found it very telling recently that none of the mainstream, national media apparently took note of the fact that Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s didn’t know what Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty was during an
interview on October 8th. He had to ask the reporter what Article 5 is. This agreement states very simply that an attack on any one member of NATO is considered an attack on all members. While it offers great pro-
tection for NATO member countries like Canada, it also comes with significant responsibility. For someone who insists they are able to lead a country, this shows a remarkable lack of knowledge which verges on
dangerous and the Canadian public deserves to be made aware of it. I think it is a very safe bet that if Prime Minister Harper had exhibited that level of ignorance, it would have led every national news clip and made headlines across the country. Leon Benoit, MP
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Mundare’s blingin’ books
Mundare School Submitted Read in Week was an Award-worthy celebration of “Books with Bling” this year! Kindergarten to Grade 4 were treated to guest readers, including special community members and even our Elk Island trustee Colleen Holowaychuk joined in the fun! From cross-grade buddy reading to “Dragon’s Rooaar Awards” students gave to their favourite books there was always something to shine a literary spotlight on! Lunchtimes in the library were busy with video showings of book readings by famous authors and favourite books (“Don’t let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” by Mo Willems, John Green reading from “The Fault in Our Stars” and many more…). The crowd of 30 or so students who gathered each day, seemed to find particular delight in the wonderful animated version of the book “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore”, a lovely, whimsical journey into the imagination (no dialogue, just a beautiful soundtrack that spoke volumes) where books come to life and add colour and meaning to our lives! Read in Week 2014 allowed students at Mundare School to discover a whole new world of books deserving of BLING!
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News Advertiser Page 11 Along for the ride - (left to right) CPO Dustin Angle, Cst. Jaison Gagnon and Cst. Curtis Harsulla were the officers that attended the school bus ride-along project on October 7 which was part of an effort to catch school bus related traffic violations as well as interact with youth. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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EIPS’ students continue to show top results on 2013-2014 PAT’s EIPS Submitted Elk Island Public School (EIPS) students who wrote Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) in June 2014 have something to celebrate
today – great results. Earlier today, Alberta Education released province-wide PAT results. A significant number of Grade 6 and Grade 9 students who wrote these tests achieved
the Acceptable Standard in all subject areas. EIPS students far exceeded provincial averages for the percent of students who achieved the Acceptable Standard and the Standard of
Excellence. Of particular note, 91 per cent of Grade 6 students achieved the Acceptable Standard in English Language Arts with 24 per cent of those students
achieving the Standard of Excellence. In Grade 6 Science, greater than 37 per cent of students achieved the Standard of Excellence. Additionally, 20 per cent and more of Grade 9 stu-
dents achieved the Standard of Excellence in all four core subject areas, with close to 30 per cent achieving at the Excellence level. The PATs are a snapshot of student achievement from the Alberta Program of Studies in: Grade 6 English Language Arts, French Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Grade 9 English Language Arts, French Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and K nowledge a nd Employability. “Our students and staff have worked very hard, and these results are evidence of that,” explains EIPS Board Chair Trina Boymook. “We are proud of both our students and staff in their accomplishments, and are pleased to see continued success in all areas of study.” The results from the PATs can be used to inform student achievement of curricular outcomes in the respective programs, future teacher practice, future school planning, and future school board planning. Analysis of the results allows teachers, schools and school boards to focus on both areas of strength and areas that require further ref lection and investigation. A standard of excellence refers to students who demonstrate a mastery of the core subject material. An acceptable standard refers to students who demonstrate an understanding of the subject material. A backgrounder with more details on test results is attached. EIPS is one of Alberta’s largest school divisions, serving over 16,600 students in 42 schools. We are proud to be an integral part of our communities including Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville, Strathcona and Lamont Counties, and the western portion of the County of Minburn.
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InnisfreeMinburn 4-H Beef Club update
Tyson Rudolf Club Reporter The Innisfree Minburn 4-H Beef Club held its first meeting on October 1st in Innisfree. We held our elections and the new executive is, President - Quinn Hlus, Vice President - Brayden Drury, Secretary - Laramie Anderson, Treasurer Kaylie Anderson, Club Reporter - Tyson Rudolf, Historian - Wyatt Harder, Web Finder - Teagan Nott, Parliamentarian - Olivia Anderson, District Representatives - Mellissa Cannan, Olivia Anderson, Kaylie Anderson, Leaders Tracy Rudolf, Larry Anderson, Leanne Hlus, Larry Rudolf, George Nott, Darryl Fowler, Gene Drury, Lyndon Mansell. Our weigh in will take place on November 2nd and tire and electronics recycling will be held on November 10th. Please contact any of our members if you have tires and electronics to recycle. Our next meeting will be held on November 5th in Minburn.
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An undetected vision problem can impact your child’s ability to learn Submitted Each year, fewer than 22 per cent of children in Alberta entering grade one have a comprehensive eye exam, despite the fact that an estimated one in four has a vision problem significant enough to impair their ability to learn. “Parents mistakenly believe they would know if their child was having difficulty with their eyesight,” says, Dr. Brad Olineck of Vegreville Eye. “But what most parents don’t realize, is that children don’t show obvious symptoms because they assume everyone sees the way they do.” October is Children’s Vision Month, and the Alberta Association of Optometrists and Library Association of Alberta are teaming up to remind parents to book eye exams for their children at their local optometrist to help ensure their children are not living with an undetected vision problem. “Approximately 60 per cent of children with literacy issues actually have an undiagnosed vision problem,” says Karen Hildebrandt, President of the Library Association of Alberta. “As champions for children’s literacy and education, we feel it is our responsibility to educate as many parents as possible about the important link between vision and learning.” Poor vision is known to delay a child’s development, making learning and coordination for physical activities difficult. An estimated 80 per cent of all learning is visual, so it’s easy to understand why a child with an undetected vision problem can easily fall behind in school. In Alberta, annual eye exams performed by a doctor of optometry are covered by Alberta Health for children and teens up to age 19. A program called Eye See…Eye Learn® is also offered in Alberta by the Alberta A s s o c i at ion of Optometrists, which gives children in kindergarten a comprehensive eye exami-
nation by a Doctor of Optometry, and if required, a complimentary pair of glasses. “The Eye See…Eye Learn® program is in place to increase each child’s access to vision care and to raise awareness of common eye conditions,” says Dr. Olineck. Last year, 21,700 five-
year-olds in Alberta had eye exams and of those tested, 1,753 needed glasses and received a complimentary pair through the Eye See…Eye Learn® program. “An eye exam can change a child’s future,” says Dr. Olineck. “Identifying vision problems when a child is entering school
will ensure the child is able to reach their individual potential and prevent early struggles to read and learn.” To learn more about the Eye See … Eye Learn ® program and to find an optometrist in your community visit, http://optometrists.ab.ca/find-anoptometrist.
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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 780-
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 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
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Heads up for AA meet at Vegreville 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
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
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BIRTH
WELESCHUK Chase and Amie are happy to announce the safe arrival of their baby sister SAMANTHA JEAN BORN Sept 10, 2014 weighing 8 lbs 14 ounces. Proud parents are Gord and Jody Weleschuk. Thank you to Dr. Potgieter and the wonderful staff at Viking Health Center.
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.
GEGOLICK Davin & Lisa Gegolick are thrilled to announce the arrival of their daughter, Lyric Marie Gegolick. Born on September 24, 2014 weighing 6lbs 9oz & measuring 19.75” long. Proud grandparents are Walter & Edie Gegolick of Vegreville, AB & Cindy Kimball & Paul Bergeron of Moose Jaw, SK.
MEMORIAM
WASYLCIW, Richard Nov 3, 1934 – Oct 23, 2005 With loving memories of a Dear Husband, Father and Dido Nine years have gone by Since you went away So suddenly But all the memories stay. Vivid as if it was yesterday. You were such a special person and dearly loved But the hardest part is missing you And the heartache that never goes away. What more is there to say? Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today. Your resting we visit And put flowers there with care. No one knows the heartache As we turn and leave them there. We think of you in silence We often speak your name. But all we have is memories In a picture frame. Forever loved and deeply missed, Wife Olga, children and grandchildren MATICHUK, John O. In loving memory of a very special father and Gido, John Matichuk, who passed away 8 years ago, October 18, 2006. In our hearts your memory lingers Always tender, fond and true; There’s not a day, dear father, We do not think of you. Always loved and in our thoughts, Sonia, Karen, Joe and Cody.
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. 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
PETRUK, Ron August 10, 1942 – October 22, 2011 You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he lived, You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him Or you can be full of love that you shared, You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on, You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back Or you can can do what he would want: Open your eyes, live and go on. We miss you more than words can say Memories of you will always stay. Kathy, Roger and Shawna, Bettyann and Ryan
LABATIUK, Linda October 23, 2004 In loving memory of our Dear Mother & grandmother who passed away 10 years ago. I still miss you As the days and years pass I still miss you As the pain of grief softens I still miss you As new memories are made I still miss you As I smile and laugh Today and everyday I still miss you. Love Your Family Dan, Crystal, Tanneil, Nicole, Danika, Tina, Kian & Carter
DOBSON, Pamela Joyce Dec 22, 1941 – Oct. 24, 2010 Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother. We take the time to look back and celebrate your life. It was a shock to awake and find out you had passed away. But now your pain and suffering would end at last. O Pamela, the pipes, the pipes are calling. From glen to glen and down the mountain side The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling Tis you, ‘Tis you must go and I must bide. But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow Or when the valleys hushed and white with snow ‘Tis I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow O Pamela, O Pamela I love you so. And if you come, when all the flowers are dying And you are dead as you are dead well may be I’ll come and find the place where you are lying And kneel and say “Ava” there for thee And you shall hear, tho’ soft I tread above thee And all your grave will warmer, sweeter be For I will bend and tell you that I love thee And you shall sleep in peace until I come to thee. I miss you so much, Spike
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OBITUARY WOYCHUK, Metr
ESAK, Mary 1934 – 2013 Mother’s Hands Mother’s hands were never idle through the passing years Cooking, cleaning, mending, or drying children’s tears. With never a complaint or fuss over endless chores to do. She always met each morning with energy forever new. Years of hard work tell a story .Now her hands ate veined and blue Stubborn fingers won’t respond to tasks they were accustomed to. Time, quite a demanding thief, suddenly forces one to rest. Yet for years of serving others, I’m very sure her soul is blessed. Love always, Children: Brian, Michaelene & John, Myron & Lynette, Donna, Holly and Randy, Grandchildren and great-grandchildren Brian Henderson Dec 29,1948 ~ Oct 20, 2011 What we’ve been through, all of it It goes to prove how much we fit We made mistakes, we failed a lot Yet here we are, look at what we’ve got. All the blessings, all the falls Count the days when we almost had it all. Nobody said that life was fair You do your best and hope like hell You grit your teeth, you bite your tongue You hold your heart out to the sun. If this was it and now you’ve gone I’m more than glad for all I’ve won I’m counting mercies, count the pain, Count the years that we had gained. To feel your love has been my life. I hope you know that I’ll be fine. Angie, Children and Grandchildren
PET MEMORIAM
ADAMS, Brandi Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, the pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remembered them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. Love always Stan, Betty & John.
WOYCHUK, Metro November 23, 1922 – October 11, 2014 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Metro Woychuk of Lamont, Alberta, formerly of Andrew. Metro will be lovingly remembered by his family: his wife of 69 years, Mary; sons Stanley (Joanne) of Cold Lake, Dwayne (Marilyn) of Calgary and Lloyd (Donna) of Stony Plain; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church – Sunland with Very Reverend Nikolai Nikolaev officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Lamont Health Care Centre.” Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
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MOORE, Florence After a courageous battle, Florence Moore, formerly of Vegreville, AB has gone to her heavenly home on October 15, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Florence is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Bev (Bernie); godchild, Kelsey Kish; three sisters, Phyllis Haggerty, Olga Kish and Dorothy (Ken) Gerke and sister-inlaw, MaryAnne Derdak. Predeceased by parents, Daniel and Michalena Derdak and brother, Dave Derdak. The family would like to thank the staff at Capital Care Strathcona for their caring service. Private family service at a later date. To send condolences, visit www. parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre
CPC’s appetite for helping others
Michelle Henderson, Luc Lizotte, Keenan Lizotte and Jonathan Gutstein-Ziv, all employees of the Case Processing Center in Vegreville, gathered to represent the entire staff at CPC, who collected food and cash for the Vegreville Food Bank located in the Maple Street Worship Center. Accepting the donation on October 3 is Cecile Humeniuk. (Li Giebelhaus/Photo)
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Stay healthy during pregnancy with moderate activity AHS Submitted Some say that pregnancy is like running a marathon: it takes a lot of stamina to make it to the finish line. Physical activity can help make the nine-month journey easier—and you don’t need to actually run a marathon to enjoy the benefits. Research shows moderate exercise during pregnancy can help to ease discomfort,
reduce the risk of complications and stress and boost your energy. “The physical benefits of fitness and exercise are the same as they are for women who aren’t pregnant,” says Dr. Suzanne Tough, who is funded by Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions (AIHS) and is the scientific director of Alberta Health Services’ Maternal, Newborn, Child and Youth Strategic Clinical
Network. Tough says as long as your pregnancy is low-risk and you’re receiving regular prenatal care, nothing is stopping you from being active during pregnancy. Physical activity is good for both you and your baby. The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology recommends the following FITT tips for physical activity: Frequency: begin at three times a week and build up to four times a week. Intensity: exercise within your target heart rate zone. Whatever you do, you want to be able to talk comfortably while doing it. Time: try to exercise for 15 minutes, even if it means reducing the intensity. Rest if you need to. Type: pick non-weightbearing or low-impact endurance exercise such as
walking, stationary cycling, aquatic exercise and lowimpact aerobics. Other options include yoga, dance and resistance training. Knowing your limits is important. And if you experience any of the following, stop exercising and contact your health-care provider right away: Excessive shortness of breath Chest pain Painful uterine contractions (more than six to eight in an hour) Vaginal bleeding or any “gush” of fluid from the vagina Dizziness or faintness. Other pointers for exercising when you’re pregnant include: drinking plenty of water, staying cool, avoiding working out in hot, humid weather, wearing loose clothing and wearing a supportive bra.
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Jr. Girls take home gold for VCHS
It was another exciting weekend for the junior A girls volleyball team. They worked hard,and took home the gold at the St Paul tournament this weekend. (Amanda Percy/Submitted)
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