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Vol. 7, No. 7 Tuesday December 20, 2011 Vol. 7, No. 2, Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Community reaches out to families in Lamont County during time of need BY MICHELLE PINON Editor
Lamont and area residents reached out to help make the 2011 Christmas Hamper Program a huge success. More than 70 volunteers were on hand at the community hall to lend a helping hand to organize, sort, assemble, and deliver 57 hampers of food and toys to needy families throughout the county on Dec. 18th. “The whole community seems to have reached out,” stated Lamont Alliance Church Pastor Ron Wurtz. “Having this amount of volunteers speaks volumes, and it says something about this community,” pointed out Wurtz, who has been overwhelmed with the support demonstrated by community members and groups. “The last few years have been difficult, but residents have responded in an overwhelming way,” said Wurtz. He would like to thank each and every person who donated to the Christmas
Hamper Program, as well as the Lamont and District Food Bank, which now operates year round. “There is a tremendous need in the community,
Both the elementary and junior /senior high schools have hosted food drives. The Chipman Hotel’s Dinner of Hope on Dec. 16th raised $900 for the program, and the fire department chipped in $2,000. Many other comm u n i t y groups made donations, along with many resid e n t s t h ro u g h o u t the county, added Wurtz. Food Bank chair Patricia MackVolunteers all ages c ame to help with the food hamper program. lin personally thanked all of and the number of hampers has the volunteers for coming out on the increased, but there has been a tremen- Sunday afternoon. “It’s a fun, but chaotic time of year.” She then told thdous response to the growing need.”
em to get the food hamper assembly underway. Every little bit helps, and both Macklin and Wurtz wanted to express their heartfelt appreciation to people w-ho donated and volunteered their time to make the holiday season happier for other families in the local communities. Jody Zabel started volunteering on Christmas hamper day 12 years ago. It has become a family tradition, says Zabel, who was assisted by her sons Harrison, 12, Landon, 10, and Liam, 7, and her mother Dolores Sadoway. Zabel said it’s important for her children to realize there are people in need. Being a part of the Christmas food hamper program is a nice way to help celebrate and spread the most important message of the season to help out your fellow man, and have put a little love into the hearts of fellow men, women, and children in Lamont County this Christmas.
Freeze put on skating club’s funding request BY MICHELLE PINON Editor
It was a shot in the dark. The Lamont Figure Skating Club’s recent request for financial backing from members of town and county councils. While representatives from the local municipalities turned down the request based on the reason that if they fund one non-profit group, they would have to fund all other groups that come
forward with similar requests. While disappointed with the decision of both council’s; figure skating club president Gennine Bilodeau said she had to look at any and all possibilities in order to help keep the children on the ice. Bilodeau explained that while the club has done several fundraisers in the past couple of months, the amount of money generated through these ventures will not cover the club’s oper-
ating costs. She added there are around 10 different organizations, whether they be hockey, dancing, skating, 4-H clubs, cadets, school groups, who are all trying to raise funds at the same time. “We can only do so many (fundraisers), as fundraising tends to overwhelm smaller towns.” If organizations have to fold because they do not have the funds to operate; then the kids will get bored because there is nothing to do and start
finding other creative ways to pass the time, added Bilodeau. Those “creative ways” can also have a negative impact on communities as it could result in such activities as underage drinking, smoking, drugs, and vandelism. Those other activities come with a much higher price tag for the kids, parents, other community members, and society in general. “We want to keep kids busy,” said Bilodeau, but the challenge is
trying to meet financial obligations. In the case of the figure skating club, Bilodeau says most of those obligations come in the form of ice rental and coaching fees. While the town does offer the club a subsized rate, and some of parents of older skaters do pay additional fees to cover coaching costs, it still is not enough to make ends meet. “We were just looking for a few thousand dollars.” The actual amount of the shortfall is in the neighborhood of $5,500.
If the club does not make up for that funding shortfall in the near future, Bilodeau said they may have to shorten the length of the skating season. She, however is not giving up hope, and is hoping the other 48 businesses and organizations she wrote letters to will be able to help support the club. Bilodeay is hoping to continue hearing from businesses, and if not is try to come up with some new ideas. Cont. on pg. 5
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Lamont County urges school board to change policy to allow more community usage BY MICHELLE PINON Editor
Lamont County council is asking Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) to reconsider its policy on public use of its facilities following a face to face meeting with representatives last we-ek. Council unanimously passed a motion requesting EIPS to: “Reconsider their policy on public use of facilities to make the schools more accessible to community groups, especially during evenings and summer months.” It was coun. Dennis McCartney, who made the motion. McCartney, who is council’s representative on the Lamont Public Library Board, who led the charge and was the most outspoken member on the issue when speaking with EIPS superintendent Bruce Beliveau, foreman of facility contracting services Darcie Bennett, Basil David, and local trustee Colleen Lopushinsky. It was the library board which wrote a letter to Bennett last May seeking reassurance that it would be able to continue its children’s summer reading program on yearly basis. “We would like to have some type of reassurance that since we are in a reciprocal agreement between the town and school board that this will not be an issue we have to address every year. It is hard to keep up a high quality educational program if we do not know from year to year whether we will have access to the school during the summer,” stated library board chair Pat Purschke. This was the written response from Bennett a month later. “The community use of Elk Island Public Schools facilities during non-operational time periods (Christmas, Spring and Summer breaks) cannot be accommodated.” Bennett went onto say the decision was based on EIPS administrative procedures. “Non-operational periods are short periods of
time in which many maintenance and operational activities take place. Even in years where there is no major construction taking place, there is still much custodial and maintenance work that must be completed in very short time periods. Elk Island Public Schools is committed to the safety of all members of the community, and as such, the use of Division facilities cannot be permitted during these time frames.” McCartney referred to Bennett’s letter reiterating his refusal to accommodate the library’s summer program “carte blanche,” and reminded representatives, “You are guardians of the facility, but they are for residents of Alberta. Shutting down schools to any public use, and to may way of thinking, is not a good use of public money.” David begged to differ saying that EIPs does support the library, and allows people into the library in the summer. She did admit, however, that “Use of the gym does pose problems to us. We have a lot of maintenance work that needs to be done.” David said she doesn’t even know when the contracted workers come in to do the work; and has concerns for kids, parents and potential liability. “Libraries are the foundation of learning. We have a great summer program, and you have limited the size and scope of the program,” added McCartney. McCartney, and other members of council couldn’t understand why they couldn’t arrange a schedule that would accommodate both EIPS as well as the library summer program. “We’re talking two weeks. You can work around that,” said McCartney. “It depends which two weeks and what’s going on,” replied Beliveau. “You can juggle your schedules,” insisted McCartney, to which Bennett said, “We’ll think about it.” But according to Bennett’s previous letter,
which McCartney partially read aloud, he stated the opposite. Beliveau said they weren’t there to argue, but to inform council as to what EIPS current policy states. “We are here to make sure we follow policies and that they are fair to all communities,” added David. But McCartney argued that that wasn’t the case, citing the Moms and Tots Program that had to relocate as well as
a number of recreational programs which could no longer be operated due to rental costs. Two of those programs that were mentioned included yoga and walking for seniors. David did say that EIPS does rent out the gym to non-profit groups Mon-day to Saturday, but not during holidays. “We charge minimum rates and fees which range from $18 an hour, upwards to $80 an
hour for a larger group.” She went onto say that EIPS does have to charge additional fu-nds for evening community use. So while EIPS does have a process in place to implement small user fees, i.e. not at full cost recovery, EIPS does have to charge more for evening use because of financial constraints. “Where we run into areas costing us, we cannot subsidize groups,” added David.
So while FCSS’s True To You Program, which is operated during school hours can be accomodated, Moms and Tots could not. FCSS director Sara Rindero, and Debbie Holland of CALC, who addressed council at its request, told council Moms and Tots has relocated to the Alliance Church, while the yoga program had to be cancelled last year because it was cost prohibitive. “ Cont. on pg. 10
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), December 20 , 2011 - 3
Vounteers deliver Christmas hampers to 30 needy families BY MICHELLE PINON Editor
Mary Ellen Boyle and Arlene Calder were as busy as elves, working on last minute things for Bruderheim’s Christmas Hamper program last Thursday. The volunteers were kind enough to take the time to talk about their experiences and involvement with the program that has been going strong for well over 20 years in the community. “I’ve volunteered since it started,” recalled Calder, who asked if she could lend a helping hand by the girl (Renee) who worked at the town office, which used to be located in the old Walker School. “It was her brain wave. I was going in to
pay my water bill when she hit me with her brainstorming idea,” chuckles Calder, who has also volunteered with the school, library, beautification project, and ladies auxiliary of the fire department. Boyle is a member of the fire department, and got involved with the Christmas Hamper Program back in 2003. Ironically, both Boyle and Calder’s children have assisted with the sorting, assembling, and delivery of the hampers with their moms over the years. “The boys still say that’s what made Christmas,” says Calder. Boyle says the program is a lot of fun, even though there is a lot of heavy lifting and great
deal of sorting involved. But the two ladies wouldn’t have it any other way, and truly feel the experience has been an excellent value and training ground for their children as they take pride in giving of their time and talents as well as give back to the people in the community who need a helping hand at this time of year. The town as well as the school and businesses start collecting items and donations in late October. The ladies use cash donations to purchase food and presents. Then they along with other volunteers sort, assemble, and deliver them to the less fortunate. Both ladies are quick to point out that members of the fire
Volunteers Arlene Calder, left, and Mary Ellen Boyle get Christmas Hampers ready for needy families in Bruderheim last Thursday at the community hall. department also assist with delivering of the hampers. “Sometimes we’re scrambling at the last minute,” says Boyle, but somehow they manage to make everything come together to make the season brighter for needy families in the community. This year they are expecting to deliver 30 Christmas hampers, and
would like to thank everyone who has donated and volunteered for the worthy cause. Town represenative Judy Love was very happy with the generous support of residents and community groups who raised $3,000 in donationsfor the Christmas Hamper Program. Bruderheim Agricultural Society representative Vic Schneider was
on hand to personally deliver a $200 cheque to Love last Thursday. Love graciously accepted the donation, and also wanted to personally thank all the other community groups for their support as well. The Teddy Bear tree was also very popular this year as donors exchanged a teddy bears for gifts for kids of all ages.
FRIENDS OF ELK ISLAND SOCIETY AND BIRD STUDIES CANADA Present Judy Love, from the Town of Bruderheim accepts a $200 cheque from Bruderheim Agricultural Society member Vic Schneider for the Christmas Hamper Program. Altogether the community raised $3,000 for the Christmas Hamper Program.
The Annual Bird Count In Elk Island National Park
On December2010 2011 OnMonday Sunday 26th 26th December Come out to the Park for a lovely time of observing the birds The Family of Ted Pesklevis wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness and support shown to us during this difficult time. Special thanks is extended to Dr. Slanina and staff at Lamont Health Care Centre for their ongoing care and dedication and to Ed Koroluk and staff from Park Memorial for their compassion and guidance. Sincerely, Lorretta Pesklevis & Family
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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 20, 2011
OPINION
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To see or not to see? That is the question
As I was sitting in my chaise lounge drinking my cup of Chai tea the other night, I was thinking about the prospect of parents in the community not being able to afford to buy Christmas presents for their little ones; let alone, not having the funds to purchase the basics to cook Christmas dinner. When I hear the term "impoverished"; my mind goes directly to a child from some African country holding an empty cup with the look of despair in their eyes. I don't equate the image or the message with children living in local communities in Lamont County. But having seen first hand the amount of food and donations sitting on the tables at the community hall three days ago, I know differently. While it was truly heartwarming to see the difference people wanted to make in their own county, and outpouring of support, I wondered about other impoverished people in the rest of the province, country, and throughout the world. I pondered the word "indifference"; "unconcern or detachment" which makes me think that the farther away we are from an impoverished situation, the less concerned we would be. Yet there are some contradictions to that way of thinking as well. The people ofAttawapiskat came to the forefront of my mind. While they aren't considered to be living in Third World conditions, some of these First Nations people are living without heat or running water. How can that possibly be in this day and age? Are they living in1811 or 2011? Here's where the bickering over $90 million dollars comes in, and the finger pointing between the band administration and the federal government comes into play. But this is where I think we need to stop playing that card of "whose to blame" and come up with a strategic plan that will provide these First Nations people with the necessities of life without all of the red tape and wasted resources. Discussion will no doubt revert back to sovereignty and self sufficiency; and treaties versus land rights. But what about basic human rights? According to Article 25 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights: "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well being of himself and of his family including food, clothing, housing, and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control." So despite the circumstances, how much of this current situation is beyond their control? I guess the question I have to ask, and perhaps others should also ask themselves: Am I willing to open the door and go out in the cold to help another human being? Or should I close the door and sit back in my cosy chair, and turn my gaze back inwards?
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Letters to the Editor Government to pay out $1.3 billion for severance the private sector doesn't offer Information from Global Winnipeg and the Taxpayer.com from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation points out that rules are different from the private sector to the public sector. Private sector businesses pay severance to employees who are laid off or fired for valid
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The federal government finally seems to recognize the incredible waste of public money yours and mine - and wants to change this wasteful spending. But the Public Service Alliance of Canada says it will only agree to this if the government pays severance to every single federal employee at this
time who have no intention of leaving their jobs. Some $1.3 billion dollars has been set aside by the Federal Government to pay out these severance claims to PSAC members; but it is highly anticipated that federal employees in other unions will be demanding the same severance payouts.
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Sports Freeze on skating club Cont. from pg 1 Bilodeau said she has received two donations in the amount of $1,000 each from A&L Insurance, the local Co-operators Agency, and Robby Davis Trucking; as well as $250 from the Lamont Leader, Lamont, Value Drug Mart, and Beaver Creek COOP. “We are grateful to those businesses for recognizing that an organized skating club is a
vital part of community based sporting activities for our children.” Members from both councils expressed concerns about financially supporting the club as it would open the door to other non-profit groups making similar requests. While county council accepted the letter as information, town council voted to write the club back suggesting they approach the Lion’s Club or ag. society.
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Blossoming Lamont family reaches five generations “The most important thing is to take care of each other,” says 92-year-old great, great grandmother Julia Mayor BY MICHELLE PINON Editor
Longtime Lamont resident Julia Mayor said she could hardly believe it when her family reached three generations. Now it’s blossomed to five generations, and the 92-year-old great, great grandmother can only shake her head in complete and utter amazement. She cannot help but get emotional and teary eyed thinking about her two children, her granddaughter, her great granddaughter, her great, great granddaughter and her great, great grandson. “I just can’t get enough of them,” says Julia, who can often be found playing on the floor with the youngsters who are two and three-and-a-half years old respectively. Even though Julia has had a very hard life, she says it’s a life she wouldn’t change, even if she could travel back in time and do it all over again. Life for Julia was especially difficult as her father passed away when she was at a very young age. It was so hard, that in order to simply survive, some of her other brothers and sisters, nine all together, had to go to live with other families in the district because her mother could not afford to feed them all. In order to put food on the table, Julia’s mom had to walk to town in order to earn some money, and did so by cleaning houses. “It was tough back then; don’t kid yourselves,” says Julia’s daughter Dorothy Trudgeon who was raised and has resided in Lamont all of her life. Julia remembers both cruelty and kindness growing up. Other school children bullied her for being so poorly dressed, while some other residents offered food and footwear to her because they knew she was going without. Trading products and services was common place in the community as they collectively tried to make it through the Dirty ‘30’s. Julia shakes her head in disbelief, wondering how her mother was able to hold things together. “I don’t know how she kept us going?” “The most important thing is to take care of one another, and remember family is the most important thing.” Both Dorothy and her daughter Dallas wholeheartedly agree. Dorothy and her husband Murray cared for Julia up until a few years ago when Dallas, who also lives in Lamont, took over her care due to mobility issues. They both would move heaven and earth for Julia, and same goes for each other, their children and great grandchildren. Each one of them are there for each other no matter what. Dorothy says sometimes its emotional support, and other times it’s financial support. Yet, they find a way to make things work. Often times, they help babysit Dallas’ daughter Karen’s little ones Brayden and Cheyenne. “You do it for the love of your family,” says Dorothy matter of factly. No matter what, this family is always there for each other. Dallas chuckles, and says rarely a day goes by that they don’t talk to one another either. While all of them have encountered hard times at various times during their lives, they all have grown stronger, more resilient, and compassionate as a result. Their advice this holiday season is to focus on family, and not the material trappings that can trap families. They prefer the simpler and slower pace of life instead of the rat race and overwhelming concern with possessions as the current generation. “They’ve put family second to making it; and that’s where the kids get lost,” states Dorothy emphatically. Both Dorothy and Dallas hope things will cycle back so families will be able to return to the basics and put the emphasis squarely where it needs to belong; and that’s on family.
Lamont basketball tourney postponed until 2012 The bad news is the Lamont Senior Boys Basketball Tournament slated for Dec. 16 and 17th had to be postponed in light of too many last minute cancellations from teams. The good news is the tournament has been reschedule for next Spring. Athletics director Lindsay O’Neill said that while it was disappointing having to reschedule the tournament; it will give organizers more time to organize and promote the event in the community. The new dates for the tournament are March 2 and 3, 2012.
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Julia Mayor, far left, poses with her granddaughter Dallas, and great granddaughter Karen(the bride), who stands beside her grandma Dorothy, (holding Cheyenne) and Dorothy’s husband Murray, (holding Brayden). Karen, who resides in Fort Saskatchewan with her huband, were married this past August.
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Brother Krysak retells story of voyage across the ocean for young students visiting Basilian Fathers Museum by Michelle Pinon Editor Kindergarden students from St. Martins School were transported to the Basilian Fathers Museum in Mundare last Friday to take a journey across the ocean with Brother Stephen Krysak. Thirty-five youngsters travelled back in time to the Ukraine to vicariously experience the journey across the ocean with a family who had eight children: Ivan, Nykola, Michael, Fedor, Anna, Maria, Tekla, and Natalka. “The family lived in a very small house with a very little piece of land. Mother kept a garden where she grew flowers and vegetables - sunflowers, poppies, flax, corn, pumpkin, etc. “While mother was very busy at home with the garden and the household chores, father worked for the rich landlord and had very little time for his own land. It was difficult for the family.” Then one day, father announced that there best friends were moving away, so far away they would have to cross the ocean. “Then the father announced that they would also be moving to a new land called Canada. This was a land of opportunity where they would all have to work very hard, but they would be working for themselves.” The news had come a week before Christmas, and mother wanted to have their last traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve Supper in their home. “The day before Christmas Eve the family was busy preparing for the Holy Supper. The father brought in a sheaf of wheat and set it up in a place of honor. (The sheaf is called a “forefather” or “didukh”because it used to commemorate the ancestors of the family.” Mother then place a centerpiece on the table - a braided loaf of bread which she made herself. She then inserted a candle.” The centerpiece symbolizes Christ, added Krysak. The candle in the centerpiece was lit, and father lead everyone in prayers, and then they sat down to the Holy Supper,
consisting of twelve meatless dishes. Then Brother Stephen moved to the table, and explained what ingredients are displayed in each dish. After supper everyone joined in singing Christmas carols. “They were all filled with happiness to be able to get together and say goodbye.” After the New Year, the family began preparing for journey they would be embarking on in springtime. “The journey took many days, and they had to travel by wagon, train, boat, and train again. As soon as they landed they knew they were far, far away from their homeland. The people looked different, the language was different. They had many new things to get used to and much work to do to make a home for themselves. “They built houses, barns, and worked the fields.” “There were many other settlers who came to Canada at the same time with them, and together they built homes and established a community for themselves. One of the first things they did as a community was to build a church.” Brother Stephen then asked the children what types of things the settlers would need in their new homeland. They needed axes and saws to cut down trees, and hammers and nails to help construct them. They also needed to produce such things as flour, beef, pork, chicken, milk, butter, eggs, and grew fruits and vegetables to eat as well. Even though they were fairly selfsufficient, they would still need to travel to a general store to purchase things they couldn’t make themselves; things like shoes, shovels, clothes, sugar, spices, drugs, iron goods, coffee, tea, salt, china, buttons, crayons and paper,etc. “As the community grew bigger, other types of businesses started. Some of those included: butcher, baker, apothecary, blacksmith, bootmaker, hardware, harness shop, printer, post office, garage, and farm machinery.” Then the students were split up into
Operation Red Nose reaches 60 rides to date We had a great weekend! On Friday, December 16th, two of our volunteers assisted with the Candy Cane Check Stops in Fort Saskatchewan. We had a couple teams from the Kinsmen Club out to assist us and, with them, the Armstrong family, Ross, Deb and Matt. We had a potluck, a great time visiting and getting reacquainted and we got some folks home safe from their Christmas fes-
tivities as well. On Saturday evening, three teams from the Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce joined us. Everyone had a good time and, again, we got the folks home safely. We did 22 rides in the two evenings bringing our total for the season thus far to 60 rides. We have three more nights left, December 23rd, 30th and 31st. We could still use a few more volunteers for New Year’s Eve,
so why not join us. Visit the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP to fill in your application. Why not have your spouse, best friend, or grown children join you. Have fun, eat well and potentially save some lives – or at least prevent some accidents. What a way to start the New Year off!! Call Susan at (780) 997-0805 for information
smaller groups to go on a scavenger hunt in the museum to see many of the things that were talked about during the story presentation. Then it was onto the crafting of Carolling Stars, which each of them took back to their homes later that afternoon.
Top - the kids are making waves with their arms, like they are travelling across the ocean.
Bottom - Students get assistance making caroling stars.
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Merry Chrsitmas in Lamont
10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Young mom catalyst for growth in Chipman ag. society BY MICHELLE PINON Editor
Jen Busenius keeps apologizing for “the mess.” But no apology is required as this busy young mom, with two youngsters under the age of five at home, there’s a constant beehive of activity both inside and outside of her Chipman area home that she shares with her husband Steve and two girls Brooke and Leigh. “I teach riding lessons, too,” says Jen, in addition to monthly team penning lessons in Stony Plain monthly. Oh, and by the way, she is the head of the Chipman Agricultural Society, and the catalyst behind the Chipman Riding Club which began operating last summer. Busenius knew she couldn’t chair both groups, so she single handedly volunteered her good friend Kansas to chair the riding club. “I’m good at delegating,” giggles Jen, who roped her friend into taking over as chair of the riding club. “She wasn’t paying attention during a meeting, and I made a motion for her to take over as chair, and it was passed!” Great fun, that’s how Jen would describe her involvement with the agricultural society and the riding club. It was three years ago that Bruce McGregor persuaded her to attend the society’s annual general meeting. “I went to school with his daughter,” explains Jen. Before she knew it, she was vice-president of the society. Jen is enjoying her second year as president, and is very encouraged by the growth of the society which has jumped from 32 to 40 members over the past year. Recently, the agricultural society held its volunteer appreciation supper, and Jen was very happy with the turnout. The society has around 100 people who volunteer during its various activities throughout the year. The biggest activity for the society is the annual Chipman Fair Days. There are fun things for the kids, a ball tournament for the adults, and a team penning event which saw more than 200 participants last summer. “We also held a extrication course for firefighters last spring, and a community craft fair and bake sale last November, says Jen. The Chipman Riding Club falls under the agricultural society’s umbrella, has 40 members currently. “We put on team penning clinics, and offer trail rides,” adds Jen. The club did plan several gymkhanas last summer, but they were all rained out. She is definitely hoping for better results, weather and attendance wise next summer. Jen has participated and taught barrel racing, basic riding, dressage, as well as English and Western riding. Her absolute favourite is team penning, and has even roped one of her neighbours into the sport. All in all, she has a great love and passion for horses, and people, and is a great leader who continually demonstrates her hard work and commitment to making people’s lives and the greater community a better place to thrive and grow.
Lamont County urges school board to change policy Cont. from pg 2 It was huge to the people in Lamont to lose that.” When it comes to physical activity, both representatives noted that is very difficult to relocate those types of programs. Larger centres have other facilities to access, but we don’t,” added Holland In the case of the girls program, Mundaro told council, “We run that program in their school for their students. Non registered students have had to find alternative spaces. So while FCSS has had to “make do”;
Rindero said it’s a shame EIPS cannot accommodate all students and community members to
Horse lover and competitive team penning participant Jen Busenius, splits her time between raising her two young daughters, teaching riding lessons, and volunteering with the Chipman Agricultural Society.
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School board trustee provides input on public usage of facilities following meeting with Lamont County representatives last week BY MICHELLE PINON Editor
While local school board trustee Colleen Lopushinsky has not had a lot of feedback regarding public use of school facilities; she did shed some light on the issue recently. Lopushinsky, who was in attendance during Lamont County's Dec. 13th meeting, did provide some insight and information via email to the Lamont Leader. She did want to point out that: "EIPS does encourage public use and wants to work closely with communities within our county and
"EIPS does encourage public use and wants to work closely with communities within our county” the entire district. We rent the facilities out for a reasonable fee which
allows us to remain revenue neutral. These fees cover the janitorial time. We must have janitors at the school while the public are there to ensure the building remains safe and clean and ready for our students on the next school day." Lopushinsky pointed out that at the present
able to use the high school gym for their annual Christmas light up and craft market. During the meeting with county council, Lopushinsky said the superintendent and facilities staff made it quite clear that they were willng to take a look at current policies, and if enough
Colleen Lopushinsky time EIPS does have some contracts with local clubs that are working out very well. "For instance, Mundare Cadets have use of the Mundare School and the Lamont Veselka Ukr-ainian Dancers have been renting out the Lamont Elementary School very successfully for several years. Just recently the Town of Lamont was
notice of an event taking place at one of our school sites is given, we could look into the possibility of making some arrangement to accommodate the particular group. this all providig, of course, that there is no maintenance being done during that time. It was also mentioned that currently the FCSS has a program called "True to You"
which is run out of Lamont Elementary School at no cost. "Anyone who is interested in accessing the EIPS facilities is encour aged to visit the website for current rental fees. They are also more than welcome to contact me should they require any assistance." Lopushinksy also noted that the rates are different for youth and adult activities. "Our focus is of course on the youth and if the facility is used in a way where the group or person renting it will be making a profit is where the other fees tend to come in." "EIPS is more than willing to meet with any of the communities within our county, and build great relations with them. It is through such communication that we are able to build strong and better understanding of the needs of both the individual communities and Elk Island Public Schools." While Mundare Mayor Mike Saric, who is also in charge of the local air cadets corps., agrees there must be a fee for after school usage, he begs to differ with the point that those rates are charged on a revenue neutral basis. "I understand they (EIPS) has costs. But I have a hard time believing their rates are based on cost recovery."
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The reason Saric is sure about his take on that is because the corps. has seen annual rates jump from $1,000 to $2,400 to its current rate of $6,000 per year for weekly usage of Mundare Elementary School. Saric even went as far as saying that he doesn't believe EIPS wants user groups in the building at all because various other organizations in both Mundare and Lamont have wanted to operate programs out of their facilities, and but have been unable to do so because they cannot afford the rates which EIPS charges. He contends that while smaller towns, and their user groups may not be able to afford the rates; they are not being offered reduced or subsidized rates to take into account their financial and non-profit status. Saric adds the trates should reflect the community's ability to pay
"They (EIPS) don't really seem to care about the community. Their attitude is if you can't pay, then don't come around." Saric also feels EIPS officials "by the book attitude" and "one rule fits everybody" has and will continue to turn people away. He also feels that if trustees wanted to they could change the policies to better facilitate user groups. "Trustees have to be the one's pushing it forward." Schools are the cornerstone of communities, and is frustrated they are not readily available for community use. After all, "Who pays for this facility?" questioned Saric as all Albertans do so through taxes. The frustration is heard loud and clear through Saric's exasperated tone of voice. "It affects us all," and he clearly wants solutions for the problem.
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Town of Lamont PUBLIC NOTICE Penalties on Taxes
Bruderheim’s newest member of town council is Jacqueline Katan. Katan beat out her nearest rival Jamie Christensen by 30 votes in the Dec. 12th byelection. Placing third with six votes was George Laskey. While the town does not have an official voters registry, there are just over 1,200 residents who reside in the community. Katan will officially become a member of
town council during a swearing in ceremony which is slated for Dec. 21st. The by-election bid was the first time Katan has ran for public office. While her initial reaction to winning a seat on town council was "surprise"; she says she's "very glad to have been given the mandate" by the electorate. Katan, who has lived in Bruderheim for more than 18 years, has been
involved in several volunteer organizations, and is very excited by the prospect of working collectively with members of those groups to build a better and stronger community. "I'd like to continue to see council keep working with the community and to involve residents to foster an environment of community," added Katan. I think council has worked well in the past few years to do that, and
will continue to go in that direction." Building community and fostering economic development are a couple of areas that Katan is encouraged to hear about, and will more than likely want to be a part of in the future. "I think by working with the county and the region we will able to share challenges and successes and find solutions so we can foster that."
Notice is hereby given that on January 1st, 2012 an 18% Penalty will be applied to all outstanding amounts on the Tax Roll. Payment can be made to: Town of Lamont 5303 – 50 Ave. Lamont, Alberta TOB 2RO Town of Lamont accepts Cash, Cheques and Direct Debit. Payments can also be made at most financial institution or through internet banking.
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Announcements Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Thurs. evening 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Bardo Luthern Church (downstairs) Please use back door. 4737-57 Ave Tofield. For more info. please call: 780-977-0517 17TF
Coming Events COWBOY CHURCH at Viking Auction Market. Jct of Hwy 36 and 26. Friday Dec. 30, 7:30 p.m. All Welcome, Call Terry at 780-3842114 or 780-336-2224 17&18pcp
Feed And Seed Discount square hay bales. .50$3.00 per bale. Also straw bales. 15 min. N of Tofield. 780-437-7672 or 780-499-2770 TMTFN ____________________________ Hay for Sale: Alfalfa, meadow, and slough hay. Green Feed and Oat Straw Round Bales. 780-662-2617. Haralie Seed Farms. 16-19C ____________________________ Canola Seed Fusion and Rugby, all Brett Young Canola Seed. Call 780-662-2617 or 780-405-8089 16-19C ____________________________ Hay for sale 780-914-0463 780363-2154. 18-21PLL ____________________________ North of Chipman - 80 acres available for long term lease, currently in hay. 780-719-0597 18-20pll
For Rent 1Newly renovated upper suite in 4 plex., 3 bdrm. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, heat and water included. New laminate and tile floors. Phone 780-920-6847. 48ctfn ____________________________ Town house for rent 5139-52 Ave 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, large backyard, lots of upgrades. $1100 rent + DD Contact Adam 780-267-9907 17-20ptm ____________________________ 4 plex, three bdrm. unit for rent in Tofield. Main floor laundry, 5 appliances, 1 full, 2 half baths. $995/mo. 780-416-5220 or 780-907-9794. 02ctfn ____________________________ In Tofield. 2 bdrm. Apt. for rent. $750/mo., D.D. $750. S/W included. Contact Mark, 780-239-5604. 07ctfn ____ Large 1 bedroom suite $750 damage/ $750 month and 2 bedroom suite $800 damage/$800 month. Available immediately. Call Debbie 780-764-3740. 16-19 C ____________________________ WOW! What a deal. Your own 1,352 sq. ft. home. New energy efficient furnance. 3 large dedicated rooms. 1 1/2 bathrooms in Ryley. Only $800.00 $600.00 780-662-0383. 10ctfn
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Real Estate WHAT A BARGAIN! REDUCED by $15,000! 3 bedroom Tofield bungalow has over 1300 sq. ft. of living space on the main level. Double attached garage, cul de sac location. Call Kevin Smook, REALTOR™, Home-Time Realty at 780662-4623. Visit our website at www.home-time.net Welcome home! 18-19C ____________________________ Viking Main Street Building For Sale. Recent upgrades. Nice open space. Room for seven or eight sizeable offices. Lots of parking in the back. Strong store front. North side with separate front entrance. Could be a great revenue suite with minimal effort. Lots of room for storage. With some work, possibilities are endless. Building is as-is. Priced to sell at $24,900 OBO. Take possession tomorrow. To view, call 780-336-3422 or email vikingreview@gmail.com Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, start your dream business here. tfnn/c ____________________________ GREAT LOCATION! GREAT BUY! REDUCED BY $40,000! 5 Bedoom bungalow on quiet Lafond Drive, across from playground. Fully finished lower level and double attached garage with in-floor heating, covered deck, RV parking. Listed at $339,900. Call Kevin Smook, REALTOR™ Home-Time Realty at 780-662-4623. Visit our website at www.home-time.net Welcome home! 18,19C
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), December 20, 2011 - 15
Lamont County presents Centennial scholarships to local students BY MICHELLE PINON Editor
Congratulations were extended to the winners of Lamont County's Centennial Scholarships at its monthly meeting on Dec. 13th. While recipients Kara Starko and Jenny Woy-chuk were not able to attend the official presentation last Tuesday because they were writing exams; their par ents, Melvin and Kathy Star-ko, and Susan Woychuk were there to accept their certificates and cheques for $1,000 each. Both the Starkos and Kara Starko Woychuks say the funds will be put towards tuition fees that can al-one average $1,000 per semester. Kara is en-rolled in the Bachelor of Science program at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia; while Jenny is enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts Program at Grant Mac-Ewan University. Kara, who spoke over the phone to council
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Jenny Woychuk Lamont County Reeve Waynd Woldanski, far left, presented Jenny Woychuk’s thanked members for the mom Susan standing alongside Kara’s parents Melvin and Kathy Starko certifiopportunity to apply and cates at council’s Dec. 13th meeting. In the back row from left to right are: receive the scholarship. Daniel Warawa, DennisMcCartney, Chris Klita, and Roy Anaka. Kara, said she plans on becoming a doctor, and either bec-oming a general right the wrongs in terms of injustices. Woychuk practioner or surgeon. Reeve Wayne Woldanski com- spoke about her daughter's day she spent with for mended Kara on her ambitious career plan, and mer Premier Ed Stelmach this past May, and her leanhoped one day she would return to the La-mont ings towards the realm of political science. Health Care Centre where she previously took work Woldanski closed the conference call, and conexperience. "I'd love to become a doctor in the com- gratulated both the candidates and their parents, and munity," replied Kara. wish them the best of luck in the future, and his hope Susan Woychuk spo-ke about daughter Jen-ny's they will one day start their careers back in Lamont political interests, and desire to change things and County.
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Merry Christmas Finley wishes everyMerry Christmas to Jacques from mom one a Merry Hunter and Jersey from and dad Christmas mom and dad Veronica and Ron Cassey’s Grandaughters wish everyone a Merry Chrristmas
Merry christmas to all of Grandma Davis’s grandbabies, Emily, Tara, Joey, JLynn, Deanna, and Jonny
Merry Christmas to James, Max and Tara, from mom and Paul
Merry Chrsitmas Chase, from Uncle Derek amd Auntie Jodie
16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 20, 2011
In Focus CALC HOLIDAY HOURS
COUNTY OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS
Season's Greetings Lamont County Administration and Public Works offices will be CLOSED December 26 to January 2 inclusive. We will reopen on January 3, 2012.
Happy Holidays! CALC
SPRING TUNE UP
FIRE PERMITS
Fire Permit Notification Please note that starting December 12, 2011, Fire Permits will now become effective one day after they have been issued unless otherwise specified by the Fire Guardian.
TAX PENALTIES Public Notice - Penalties on Taxes Lamont County www.lamontcounty.ca Notice is hereby given that on January 1, 2012, a 10% penalty will be applied to all outstanding amounts on the tax roll. Paymentss cann bee madee to:: Lamontt Countyy Administrationn Buildingg 53033 – 500 Ave. Lamont,, AB,, T00 B 2R0 Lamont County accepts Cash, Cheques and Direct Debit. Payments can also be made at most financial institutions or through internet banking.
PHONE: (780) 895-2233 FAX: (780) 895-7404
LAND LEASE FOR TENDER Lamont County is open to tenders to lease 117.08 Acres of Hay at: NE-25-58-16-W4 This area is the unused portion of a gravel pit site. Multi-year contract is preferred. Please submit sealed tenders in writing to: Lamontt County C/O O Terryy Eleniak 53033 500 Ave Lamont,, AB T0B B 2R0 Tenders must be submitted by 4pm, January 31, 2011. For more information, contact Terry Eleniak at 780-895-2585.
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ASB Diseases Stop the Spread! Whether it is a crop disease or livestock disease, proper sanitation or decontamination is important to stopping the spread. When it comes to cleaning equipment or livestock handling facilities, producers may be just too busy or forgetful of the issue. When it comes to crop rotations being pushed closer and closer every year, producers should be looking to take precautions against the spread of diseases or even weed seeds, which could be hidden on equipment. It seems like clubroot is becoming a bigger a bigger issue every day. On November 23rd Agricultural Fieldmen who have clubroot in their municipalities met with Alberta Agriculture to discuss issues that producers and municipalities are being faced with. This disease is not going to go away, so we must take the steps to manage it accordingly. Many producers across the province have the attitude that it’s not going to happen to me, or that clubroot resistant varieties are all safe to this problem. Leduc County found 184 new fields that are infected with clubroot. Lamont County last year in 2010 found its first 2 new cases. Now that the 2011 survey results have been released, we now have a total of 8 new fields infected. Clubroot isn’t the only disease to be concerned about; diseases such as blackleg in canola and fusarium in wheat are also yield decreasing to the extent of major economic losses. Lamont County in partnership with Beaver County are planning a Crop Update on January 19, 2012. There will be information on markets, diseases, weeds control, as well as soil information. Cleaning or disinfecting of livestock trailers is the first step to stopping the spread to many common diseases, parasites or pests. Many livestock producers need to take the time to vaccinate any new animals entering the main herd from an auction mart. This can be the main way of a disease or sickness entering a herd. Please contact the Lamont County Agricultural Service Department for more information on any of the topics discussed at (780) 895-2585. Your Agricultural Fieldmen are always happy to help! Terry Eleniak can be contacted on his cell at (780) 8187163, Tori Gresiuk can be contacted on her cell at (780) 6998176.
CROP UPDATE 2012
Lamont County along with Beaver County is hosting a 2012 Crop Update at the Mundare Rec Center on January 19th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We will be having a crop market update as well as guest speakers from all over the province to talk about crop diseases, weed control and soil variability. You can get more information and RSVP with Tori Gresiuk at (780)-6998176 by January 13th. Please come out and enjoy a free lunch and learn something new! At this workshop information on all the Growing Forward funding programs will also be available!
TOLL FREE: 1-877-895-2233 EMAIL: info@lamontcounty.ca