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Julian McDonald Leukemia Treatment Fund

At just 15 years old, Julian McDonald is facing one of the biggest challenges of his young life.

A Grade 8 student at Lamont High School, he has attended school in Lamont since kindergarten, and grown up alongside many of his class mates. Julian is known throughout his school for his kind spirit and infectious warmth. Living with a genetic disability and being non-verbal has never stopped him from connecting with those around him. He is everyone's buddy at school, brightening hallways with smiles and offering high-fives to classmates, staff, and friends throughout the day. His gentle nature and joyful presence have touched the lives of many in our community.

Recently, what began as a visit to the Lamont Emergency Department for an unrelated health concern quickly turned into something far more serious. During routine blood work, doctors discovered signs that led to an urgent referral to the Stollery Children's Hospital. Thanks to the quick actions and persistence of the emergency team, including Dr. Naz, Julian received the immediate medical attention he needed.

The McDonald family has since learned that Julian has leukemia.

At this time, they are awaiting the results of bone marrow testing, which will determine the specific type of leukemia and guide the treatment plan that lies ahead.

As they prepare for hospital stays, parking fees, food, gas, appointments, and the many unknowns that accompany a childhood cancer diagnosis, the family is focusing all of their energy where it belongs — supporting and caring for Julian.

We are coming together as coworkers, friends, family, and community members to help ease some of the financial and emotional burdens they now face. Your support will assist with expenses related to travel, meals, accommodations, time away from work, and other unforeseen costs during treatment.

Every donation, message of encouragement, and act of kindness reminds the McDonald family that they are not walking this journey alone.

Thank you for supporting Julian and his family during this difficult time. Your generosity, prayers, and compassion mean more than words can express.

Ways You Can Help

• Donate to support the family during treatment

• Share this fundraiser with others

• Keep Julian and his family in your thoughts and prayers

Together, we can help surround the McDonald family with love, strength, and hope as they face the road ahead.

Lamont’s McDonald family. Sylvia, Julian, Sandy and Andrew.

“Julian has a genetic disability and is non verbal. He is in grade 8 he is 15. He’s everyones’ buddy at school and gives high fives while walking down the halls. We went into Lamont emerge for an unrelated issue and the ER Doctor was adamant we get to the Stollery right away. And thankfully Dr Naz made that call. When doing some blood tests they discovered he had leukemia. We are still awaiting bone marrow testing to see exactly what type it is." - Sylvia McDonald

Off road vehicles causing problems in Bruderheim

A few bad apples making the whole bunch look bad - says councillor

BY JOHN MATHER

Quads are creating a problem in Bruderheim as the Mayor, Ron Ewasiuk, indicated he had received several complaints about them racing up and down the streets.

During the June 3 regular council meeting he said this had come up in town before and it seemed to be an ongoing problem.

“I would just like to say this is caused by only a small minority of people in the community,” said Councillor Luis Diaz, adding the majority were very responsible with their machines.

“It’s just a safety thing, caused by a small minority.”

“That a good point,” said Ewasiuk. “It’s just a few bad apples that spoil it for everyone.

“But we’re getting correspondence from our citizens and I said I’d bring it up,” he added.

He suggested he, accompanied by Chief Administrative Officer Jana Semeniuk, could visit the homes of some of the people identified and explain the problem and possible consequences.

Councillor Arlie Young

suggested since a bylaw on off road vehicle usage existed in the Town, they could put a notice on the Town’s website indicating the complaints and concerns and also possibly put up some posters.

“We can monitor it,” said Ewasiuk. “And if it dies down no further action will have to be taken.”

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Elk Island Thrift Store to close

BY MELISSA MACINTOSH-YOUNG

After serving the community for two decades, the Elk Island Thrift Store will soon be closing its doors as owner Judy Zayac prepares for retirement

Zayac, who has operated the thrift shop for the past 20 years, recently made the difficult decision to step away from the business after turning sixty-five.

Known by many local residents as a welcoming place to hunt for bargains, donate gently used items, and connect with neighbours, the shop has become a staple in the community over the years.

Throughout its two decades in operation, the Elk Island Thrift Store became much more than just a second-hand store.

Customers regularly stopped in not only to browse the ever-changing selection of clothing, household items, furniture, and collectibles, but also to catch up with friends and share stories with Zayac.

As the shop prepares to

close, customers can also take advantage of huge deals and price drops on everything in the store as inventory is cleared out.

As part of the retirement plans, the building that housed the thrift store has also been listed for sale, marking the end of a long chapter for the business.

While Zayac says she is not entirely sure what the future holds, she is looking forward to exploring new opportunities in retirement.

Recently, she completed a woodworking course

and hopes to give woodworking a try in the years ahead.

“It’s something different,” she said. “I’d like to see where it goes.”

While the exact closing date has not been announced, customers are encouraged to stop by and visit the shop one last time before the doors officially close.

For Zayac, the retirement brings mixed emotions but also excitement for a new chapter after years of hard work and dedication.