Distributed weekly to Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass and surrounding communities
October 29, 2014
Shootin’ the Breeze
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Terrance (Terry) McMaster
July 21, 1952 to Oct. 19, 2014
Fun-loving, kind, hard-working and gentle are only a few words to describe Terry McMaster, who passed away on Oct. 19 at the Pincher Creek Health Care Centre, with his family by his side, much too soon but very peacefully, at the age of 62. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Verna McMaster; by his son, Claire McMaster, his wife, Holly, and their children, Connor and Kylie; by his daughter, Tara Dressler, her husband, Peter, and their children, Landon and Isla; by his sister, Victoria Anderson, her daughter, Christie Anderson, son-in-law, Donny Lean, and their children, Mariah and Allyssa Lean, of British Columbia; by his mother-in-law, Anne Jackson, and by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Linda (Tim) Oczkowski, Cathy (Doug) Crook, Bubba (Audrey) Jackson, Donnie (Shannon) Jackson, Lorne (Cindy) Jackson and Dixie (Bob) Millar, all of Pincher Creek; and by his many nieces and nephews. Terry was predeceased by his parents, Victor and Bridget McMaster; his father-in-law, Vern Jackson; his brothers-in-law Doug Carlin (2012) and Ronnie Anderson (2013); and his special “mom,” Isla Fisher. Terry was born in London, Ont., and raised in Flesherton, Ont. Growing up, he played a lot of hockey, which was his first love. Moving to Alberta in 1974, he played for the Orphans fastball club and the Pincher Creek Sulphur Kings hockey team, and continued playing rec hockey and golf throughout the years. He served on town council for nine years and participated on several committees. He worked at the Shell plant for 20 years with Eagle Inspection before branching out and forming his own safety inspection company, Skye-Conn Inspection Service, which led him to work in several countries overseas. Terry’s family always held the highest place of importance to him and was his first priority. A celebration of life will be held for Terry at 2 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Pincher Creek Community Hall. In Terry’s memory, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital (2888 Shaganappi Trail N.W., Calgary, AB, T3B 6A8) or to STARS Air Ambulance (1441 Aviation Park N.E./Box 570, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7). To email condolences, please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements entrusted to
Photo courtesy of Carman Graf
Dressed for the Cause York Creek Lodge residents participating in Dress for the Cause last week were, from left, Mary Savoy, Clara Marconi, Alvina Pavlus, Margaret Chadwick and Iris Ruzek. Seated is Dora Kroli. The event raised funds for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.
Huddlestun senior citizens news By Joyce McFarland
Where do the weeks go? Deadlines are well named — you do it or you’re dead. There is some catching up for the end of September as well as the good news for November. On Sept. 27, Marina May and June Spak were kept busy running seven tables at the whist tournament and hovering over the super lunch with Marion Smith. It was a very busy and successful day. First prize went to Marina and Gloria, second to Joe and Vernie, third to Virginia and Kim. Irene Duffield and Anne Humphreys made day money with the booby. Fay Jenkins sold the winning 50-50 ticket to Jeri Moore from Lethbridge (Andress Warren’s sister), and the senior centre paid a couple of bills with the rest of the proceeds. On Sept. 30, Rae hosted the regular soup and a bun for 24 people. Good soup, good show! At the October board meeting, we were amazed and honoured to receive a letter from Louis Patterson, requesting permission to raise and refurbish the flower bed at the front window, adding that all the work and materials would be his gift to the senior centre. Of course, we were delighted and very thankful for his offer, so Louis’s Project will
go into production when he is good and ready. The board has also engaged Patti Degen as the new cleaning lady. She will be working only twice a month, so please be considerate of the next users of the facility as you leave your own meetings. The president, Leny Mace, along with Carol Van Gilder, has been approached by the Adult Learning Centre, presently located at St. Michael’s School. The school will be undertaking major renovations in the new year and the learning centre is shopping around for alternative locations while the work is underway. Carol was instructed by the board to offer any assistance we can. Here we are in the last week of October, so don’t forget bingo this Friday at 1:30 p.m. I will finish with the one very big event in November. We will hold an afternoon tea on Nov. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening and the new look of our senior centre. We want to reach out to other groups and organizations and be part of a bigger, better community. We believe that our spruced-up facility is a place to start. This is your personal invitation; come one, come all. The November calendar will be on the table.