Issuu

Page 10

Shootin’ the Breeze

December 14, 2016

Distributed weekly to Town and MD of Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, Brocket, Hill Spring and Glenwood

Photo by Shannon Robison

Photo by Debbie Reed

Photo by Jaiden Panchyshyn

Santa and helpers visit Heritage Acres Submitted by Maureen Mitchell The second annual Breakfast With Santa event was held Dec. 3 at Heritage Acres Farm Museum. It was co-sponsored by Heritage Acres and Parent Link Family Centre. This year the setting was the rustic Doukhobor barn. Over 100 children, along with their parents and some grandparents, came to visit jolly St. Nick and they were not disappointed. All went home with their tummies full of pancakes and sausages and huge smiles on their faces after visiting with Santa, jumping on the bouncy castles and trying their skills at a craft or two.

Some went home with prizes won at the door or in the bucket raffle. Families could also take a hayride around the Heritage Acres property or watch the model trains chug along their routes in the train station. The committee would like to sincerely thank everyone in the community whose generosity contributed to this event and all those who attended. Your support is very much appreciated and the event could not continue without you. Merry Christmas, Santa! See you next year on Dec. 2.

Photo by Shannon Robison

In photos, from left: Acey Adair is served by Colette Sinnott, a friendly elf from Parent Link; Delbert and Penny Lewis are kept busy cooking pancakes at Breakfast With Santa; Callan DeCock isn’t sure what to think about meeting the man in red; and Will Crook has a hair-raising experience in the bouncy castle.

Chad Duncan Davidson

James Mitchell

1983 – 2016

1931 – 2016

Chad Duncan Davidson, beloved husband of Kathlynn Bad Eagle, passed away suddenly on Dec. 3, 2016, at the age of 33. Besides his loving wife, Kathlynn, Chad will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Gloria Davidson; daughters Tiffany Red Young Man and Viollette Davidson; son Marley Richard Davidson; sister Shantal Davidson; nephew Gage; mother-inlaw Anita Bad Eagle; sisters-in-law Jarrelle, Lorretta and Jess; nieces Ceavdy, Erica and Journey; brothers-in-law Brody and James. Chad was predeceased by his father, Richard C. Davidson, and niece Liberty. Chad was born seven weeks premature in the old Pincher Creek hospital and was rushed to Lethbridge Regional Hospital, where he spent his first months struggling to live with underdeveloped lungs. To the delight of Rick, Gloria and Shantal, he survived. For the next few years of his life it was a health struggle, but he survived. Chad started at Canyon School for K-6 with his lifelong disability. He was a fighter and had many great friends and teachers for support. Chad attended Matthew Halton High School for grades 7 through 12, again with more health problems, but he overcame them and made it to graduation. A very big deal for Chad. He spent many wonderful years with his mom, dad and sister. They hunted, fished and travelled. Chad played hockey for a few years and then took up snowboarding with his friends Cory and the Ouellette twins. Chad became quite the snowboarder. He met Kathlynn Bad Eagle in August of 2006 and they had two children, Viollette and Marley. As life hands out wonderful surprises, he found out he had an older daughter, Tiffany, whom he loved and adored. Chad and Kathy led a quiet family life raising their wonderful children, experiencing life as a family would. He was a most adoring and caring person who loved his family and friends to the utmost. He would take in friends who were homeless and help them for as long as he could. That was Chad and Kathy. His children, Kathy, mom and sister were everything, and to have his life cut so short is a tragedy as he had been such a survivor. The loss of his dad had affected Chad deeply and he never got over the loss. He will be missed by all his family and friends forever. A visitation was held at Eden’s Funeral Home on Dec. 9, 2016. A graveside service followed at Fairview Cemetery. A celebration of Chad’s life was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 in Pincher Creek on Dec. 11, 2016.

It is with heavy hearts that the children of James (Jim) Wallace Mitchell announce his passing. He passed away peacefully in his home at Vista Village in Pincher Creek on Nov. 30. He had family at his bedside and a picture of his sweetheart, Lyla, with him on the bed. Jim was born on May 22, 1931, in Christie Mines, south of Pincher Creek. He lost his father at a very young age and moved to Claresholm, where his mom found work with the telephone company. He excelled at school, but had to quit partway through high school to go to work. Jim met Lyla at a dance in Waterton one fateful night. They became sweethearts, then newlyweds, and were inseparable for 63 years until she passed away just four months ago. They moved around a little but settled in Pincher Creek, where they raised their six children and lived the balance of their lives. Jim was known for his mischievous sense of humour and his love of reading, especially the news and historical non-fiction. He was well known as an amateur historian, in particular with regards to the history of the Pincher Creek area. In retirement, he shared this with the community as a volunteer at the local museum. He was very proud to be a member of the Oddfellows Lodge, especially of the charitable and civic-minded activities and causes they engaged in and supported. Hockey was a passion of his as a player, coach, manager, Zamboni driver, hockey dad and Gordie Howe fan. Jim was predeceased by his father, Charles, and his mother, Margaret (Peggy), and his stepfather, William Currie. He is survived by his brothers Lawrence and William and sisters Gail and Mary; children Ken, Chuck (Monica), Frances [formerly Lorraine] (Dieuwertje), Carol (Hugh), Brent and Ian (Katy). He is also survived by grandchildren Kate (Chad), Tess (Ross), Sadie, Thomas, Tina (Chris), Rachelle (Steve), Shaen (Eric); and great-grandchildren Jordan, Jace and Megan. A memorial service was held on Dec. 5, 2016, at Pincher Creek United Church, with Judith Walker officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, 402, 740 Fourth Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0N9; or to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 426 Sixth St. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2C9. Once again, the Mitchell family would like to extend our most deeply felt gratitude possible to all the staff of Vista Village. The loving care they provided Mom and Dad in their last years, and the lengths they went to in allowing them to share the same room until the very end, will never be forgotten by our family. Thank you so much.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home 403-627-3131 www.edensfuneralhome.com