Over Easy, Please - October 5, 2012

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an audience.

He styles himself the “administrator” of a Facebook page that he operates. And an audience he certainly has accumulated in just a few short months: there are over a couple hundred, in fact, who in Facebook lingo are called “likers.”

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WARNING: The following story contains graphic descriptions and language that some readers may find disturbing. It is, however, an article that OEP has written with great conviction, on hopes that it will enlighten parents and the general public on what can take place on the internet.

OEP consulted with an international expert on the following subject matter, prior to writing this article.

Imagine this: He’s in Grade 12. The school he attends

is a large school in a large suburb. Like many other teens his age, he has a Facebook account. And, also like many other teens his age, he’s a bit slack with the privacy settings. You can’t see much on his profile. But there’s much to view on his Facebook page.

You see, unlike many his age who are content to simply have a Facebook account for chatting with friends, sharing Youtube videos, or playing the latest version of Farmville, this teen craves

POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN LOCATING MAN Police in Wainwright are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing man.

Kelbert Didluck, 55, went missing on Tuesday, September 18th.

Although police believe he was in the Wainwright area, they announced this week that they are broadening their search to other areas.

Police say that without his medication, Didluck be-

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One would suspect most of those who “like” the page are teenagers, too. But teen or not, they are seemingly all caught in a digital web -a web of crude and explicit cartoon pornography and other violent cartoon images.

This kind of porn, illustrated in a Japanese style, is referred to as “hentai,” and on this teen’s Facebook page, there’s a sizable supply of hentai for his “likers” to view. In fact, it’s not just his followers who can see it all -- anyone can find it, and anyone can view it, if they know the name of his Facebook page. And, for most anyone who uses Facebook, that’s not a difficult name to discover.

But if the public display of hentai isn’t concerning, much of the teen’s other content on his page seemingly could be. Posts in late August reveal this teen’s mind is occupied with returning to school. He reminds his Facebook page “likers” that school is soon to start again.

He posts a photo of a big box store display of large butcher knives with the heading “Back to School.” A number of days later, he posts another “anime”-style cartoon.

This one depicts a classroom of students, three of whom are females armed with assault rifles, with one featuring a box of ammunition on her school desk. The back profile of the teacher is visible, and the caption states: “You just walked into the wrong class mother f---er.”

Then school begins. This teen is not happy with one of his teachers, and he makes this known on his public Facebook page, where he posts that his teacher is “f--ing retarded” and “autistic.”

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comes easily confused and disoriented. He is not considered dangerous.

Didluck’s family is concerned that he may be suicidal.

Police believe that Didluck is travelling in his dark blue 2005 Chevy Silverado with canopy, bearing license plate BCF 1222. If you happen to spot Didluck or his vehicle, police ask that they be contacted immediately. ~RS

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Two males in their twenties were seriously injured early Monday morning, when they crashed their SUV, says the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP. According to police, the duo were driving in the open field behind the Dow Centennial Centre. When the SUV hit a ravine, the vehicle went airborne, and struck the opposite embankment.

The injuries were serious enough that STARS was utilized to airlift one of the vehicle occupants to the University of Alberta hospital. The other vehicle occupant was transported to the same hospital by ground, also in serious condition.

Identifies of the victims have not been released as of press time. Police continue to investigate. ~RS

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THE ISSUE

By OEP Editor Judy Sellin

“SOMETIMES IT’S GOOD, SOMETIMES IT’S NOT SO GOOD...”

It’s not a very pleasant day when you’re a city councillor and you wake up to find the symbol of your country’s democracy has been torn from the flagpole in your yard. Stew Hennig speaks to exactly that incident in his letter on page six. Nor is it a pleasant day for any resident of our city to discover vandalism of their property. Further, it’s not a pleasant day for a newspaper editor to have to write a front page story about a shocking Facebook page administered by a local teenager.

But all the aforementioned happenings do need to written about, so that the public is informed that these events do occur, even in our lovely city, that seemingly is thriving in so many other ways. Unfortunately, the news is not all positive, even though OEP has tried diligently to maintain a strong focus on the positive. But, there comes a time when sobering realities have to be revealed, even by a newspaper that takes great pride in trying to present positivity whenever possible.

It is with a measure of sadness that the content of our front page does not match the excitement of us reaching, effective this issue, the end of our second year of publication.

That said, we look forward to our third year in print, in which we will continue to grow and expand, still offering our reasonably-priced advertising, while also satisfying our readership’s thirst for information both in print and online.

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He goes further, identifying the class and the time he attends it. But now it seemingly gets still more concerning, as he continues his post. “I want to f---ing stab her,” he posts.

She’s still on his mind the next day, too, when he posts his feelings about her again: “she’s f---ing autistic and I hate her.”

Perhaps this is the place in this article to ask: What would you do if you were the teacher in question, that these posts were directed towards? What would you do if you were the parent of this teen? How would you handle this situation if it was your child who created such a Facebook page, with or without your knowledge?

Seemingly, this teen is even quick with the braggadocio, pointing out how he hasn’t been banned from Facebook recently, even though he knows his content is prohibited by the Community Standards policy of Facebook itself. He also makes his threat known to the person or persons who reported a “photo with the guns” that ostensibly got him banned from Facebook for 48 hours. He lets out a descriptive flurry of vulgarity and obscenities, on how he will “rape” that person “with a mace...”

And, just a few days ago, he posted a picture of himself to his Facebook page.

He’s costumed in military garb. OEP has made the

editorial decision not to describe the depiction of that image, as it may be misinterpreted. In our view, that specific photo’s meaning is perhaps best left to the opinions of persons in the know.

As difficult as this information may be for some to digest, as journalists, sometimes we do research that has very surprising and unexpected findings of information. In the heart of true journalism, the best interest of the public is what is always paramount.

Although it may offend some who may be of the opinion that such a topic is best left unpublished, it is here that OEP ought to tell you this is a true story, and the teen is a member of our local community. Our dedication to writing the truth, to the best of our ability, is what we always try to offer to our thousands of readers.

It’s impossible to know how many pages like this teen’s exist on Facebook.

But we are hoping it is possible that this article will reach the followers of this teen’s Facebook page, and in a broader sense, will encourage parents to monitor and check their children’s online activities.

Because, the bottom line is this: no matter under what intentions this teen put up what he did on his Facebook page, we feel the interpretation of such is difficult to describe as healthy regarding much of its content. ~JS

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XL FOODS SUED OVER E.COLI BEEF An Edmonton man has launched a class action lawsuit against XL Foods, the company at the center of a massive recall of beef products.

According to media reports by the CBC and Sun Media, an Edmonton-area relator has filed suit in the Court of Queen’s Bench.

Matthew Harrison told media that he ate a steak on September 5th which has been purchased at an Edmonton-area Costco store.

Harrison was hospitalized for several days, and alleges

he still has stomach Phone: 780-998-0730 pain. He has been unable to return to a full work schedule, he says.

Court documents obtained by OEP indicate the suit alleges XL Foods breached the Alberta Fair Trading Act and acted negligently by failing to maintain proper testing and other procedures. The Statement of Claim asks for a range of damages, including general, special and punitive damages and damages for loss of income.

One lane of Highway 21 was closed at Wiltshire Blvd. for several hours from late Monday afternoon until Tuesday morning.

The cause of the closure was a spill of approximately 7,000 litres of asphalt paving sealer, which leaked from a truck due to a faulty valve.

Although Alberta Environment was notified of the spill, provincial officials did not attend the scene, as the spill was not deemed to be hazardous to the environment. ~RS

CITY WINS MARKETING AWARDS The City of Fort Saskatchewan was honoured this week with a pair of marketing awards. Fort Saskatchewan received two second place awards for the Downtown Brand in the Brand Application category and the Shop Fort First website in the Website category, at the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) 44th annual conference. ~OEP

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Josephburg Community Church.21380 Township Road 550 (intersection of Twp. Rd. 550 & Sec. Highway 830) Aas you enter the hamlet of Josephburg. Ph: 780-998-9331 Fax: 780-998-9305 www.josephburgcommunitychurch.ca Pastor: Rev. Audrey Daley Partridge Hill United Church. Corner of TWP 542 and RR 220. 780-895-7378. Debbie Brill, Minister. Worship Service: 9:30am. www.partridgehillunitedchurch.com First United Church. 10409-100 Ave., Fort Sask. 780-9984060. Rev. Danielle A. James. All welcome. Sunday Worship & Sunday School: 10:00a.

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wood Park and Fort Saskatchewan area. “Seniors in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan and across Canada deserve our gratitude and recognition for all the valuable contributions they have made and continue to make within our families, workplaces and communities,” said Minister Uppal.

MP CELEBRATES SENIORS DAY. Hon. Tim Uppal, MP (Minister of State of Democratic Reform) marked National Seniors Day on October 1st very productively. Uppal met with with the Hon. Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), to discuss issues that are affectAN APPLE A DAY. A recent study Bonk ing seniors in the Edmonton,Photos: Sher- Kevin

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HEART AND SOUL: OUR LIVES ARE A LIVING TESTIMONY

By Guest Writer Lisa Snow

overcomer in the not so good places, too -- that there is a testimony to be shared in the end. Sometimes it is to be shared and vocalized.

Sometimes by us just choosing to not give up and staying focused on Him that it is a living testimony in the spiritual realm!

Think of this world, and the outcomes if we were testifying more, sharing testimonies more, besides our own salvation ones. Sometimes, if not a lot of times,

Oh how so very true. There are days... and then there are days to say the least that seem will never end.

Not knowing what is around the corner, what is about to be poured our way, good and sometimes not so good.

We must remember in the midst of this it is all for the Glory of God! We must remember to keep our eyes on Jesus, the perfector and finisher of our faith! It really is all about how we look at our lives, that either saves us or destroys us. We must learn to walk in the spirit of understanding and revelation and knowledge; to seek the Lord and He may be found.

In the midst of my most tragic moments, it always seems to lead back to not leaning on my own ways, but His; learning to trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding but acknowledge Him in all your ways. When we keep acknowledging Him all the time through difficult moments, focusing on Him, we find much peace. Most of all, a major key and hidden treasure is asking for the spirit of understanding, wisdom, knowledge, counsel, might, fear of the Lord and most of all the spirit of revelation that has brought much breakthrough for tragic moments.

It’s how we look at our own lives, sometimes that reveals how we truly live. If we see ourselves as a failure, then we walk as a failure. We must see and understand that our own lives are truly a walking testimony every day, hour and minute. We are a testimony for Jesus! So nothing is lost -- absolutely nothing is lost -- when we fall down, even if you wiped out! It is really about what is gained when we get up! Have you ever wondered if that individual that died at a young age, or if for that manner you felt before their time, was for nothing? It was not! We are simply overcomers, by the blood of Jesus; He did say we shall overcome by the word of our testimony.

We must remember in the midst of difficult circumstances, that we are an

FLIMSY WHIMSY: “HURT”

By Jai Murugan

Some stupid people like to declare there’s no such thing as a stupid question. They’re plain wrong - wrong as leopards having zebra stripes, tigers having spots, the sun being Siberia cold, a politicians keeping monetary promises, and ice cream trucks ringing their beckoning bells Omaha in January.

“Does it hurt?” is a stupid question. Anyone who says it isn’t stupid is stupid - stupid as skin without pores, surgeons without scalpels, gardeners without spades, tightrope walkers without balance poles, and bananas without skins.

The kid’s bawling like a recently weaned calf, there’s blood gushing in torrents from her knee, a tiny bone is partially protruding, her arm is bent crooked like a fine bonsai oak, and her friends,

OCTOBER 5, 2012 it’s the testimonies of making through a battle and the outcome that draws others closer to Christ and draws them to accept Christ.

It is also the Body and friends encouraging one another, instead of talking and talking about our problems, but sharing testimony on making it through.

Jesus said it is by the word of our testimony, not only action. We must speak up.

Testimonies cause others to even the boys, are hopelessly crying sympathetically. The girls in her clique have mostly all left the scene, so horrible it was. Then you, the dimwitted, hopelessly unaware adult comes along and says, “Does it hurt?”

Yes, of course it does! Did you think she was playing some magical new game of playground make-believe? Did you think she was rehearsing for the school play based on some obscure writing by Edgar Allen Poe? Maybe she’s a tree loving, double-jointed, wee thing who bleeds easily.

Maybe she’s not a kid at all, but some alien, where bawling it their language. Perhaps it’s the day before Halloween, and her loving Mother, some skilled Hollywood make-up artist who can’t remember what day it is, is playing a sordid trick. Then again, maybe she’s hurt. Maybe.

But don’t ask again. No point adding to the already obvious stupidity. If that isn’t stupid, then what in Hades is? It’s as obvious as no turns in a straight road, lines on lined paper, roses on a rosebush, that M standing for McDonald’s and stink from a diesel truck.

know someone made it through, and brings encouragement. Testimonies cause an impartation of overcoming to others as well. Testimonies cause an atmosphere literally for revelation, salvation, deliverance, healing, understanding which all bring breakthrough!

Never, ever believe that our testimonies are not worth anything. You’d be surprised to find out that one day that you decided to share, what it did to another individu-

PAGE 4 al’s life and how it blessed them -- and how it brought forth revelation to them and breakthrough! You were a testimony for Jesus, a tool for Jesus!

So we must remember, to let go and lay our lives down, and then the testimony of our own lives can live. And, get ready for how you will experience most of all the breakthrough of overcoming as we choose to to be obedient to His Word.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Ongoing: Like to sing, for fun & fellowship ? Join the Pioneer Singers weekly practice, at Pioneer House 1 to 3 P.M. Newcomers welcome, call Dorothea Haverstock at 780-992-0336 October 5: A service of Thanksgiving for Thanksgiving Weekend, Holy Protection Church, 6:30pm.

October 13: Active Living Expo 2012, 10am-3pm, Pioneer House. Men and women who are 50 years of age or better are welcome to participate in this event. Display tables, a fashion show, draw prizes, and workshops on digital photography, healthy cooking and excercise! The event is free with the exception of a $6 charge for lunch. Register

by Oct. 5 at www.fortsask.ca.

October 16: Josephburg Community Church Travel Log - Journey to Zimbabwe, South Africa, 7pm. Freewill offering for missions. Refreshments to follow.

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My new home had to return me because she was having health issues that prevented her from keeping up with my activity needs. I am back with my foster family and fitting in very well. I still get along great with everyone I meet and I can easily adjust my play intensity depending on whether I need to play hard with the bigger dogs, or softly with the small little puppies. We go to the off leash park regularly where I get to swim because I LOVE to swim...and I run, and I play, and I listen well when it is time to leave. By the time we arrive home, I am very tired and content to take a nice long nap. I would fit in well with any family that has an active home and another dog or two for me to play with.. For more information on adopting this pet, please contact SCARS at www. scarscare.org or 780.466.7227.

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RANDOM ACT OF GIVING

October 19 & 20: Deadwood....prepare to be frightened. Come if you dare. A haunting Halloween event for youth ages 12 years and older. The cost is $3.00 per visit and the entrance is at the Old Courthouse on the Historic Museum Site. All proceeds will be donated to a local charity. This event is sponsored by the Youth Action Club and the City of Fort Saskatchewan. Old Courthouse, Museum Site, 7-9pm.

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Pumpkin season is just around the corner. Bake an extra pumpkin loaf for a friend this month, wrap it up in plastic wrap with an autumn leaf.

DID YOU KNOW?

For The Week of Oct 5 - Oct 11

Seven million kids “disappeared” in the United States in 1987.

Why? The IRS! Apparently, prior to that year, social security numbers of dependants were not required on tax returns -- causing thousands of Americans to lie about the number of dependants they had.

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October 20: Community Loonie Swim, Harbour Pool, 2-4pm.

October 21: Legends of Rock & Roll present: An Evening with the Rat Pack, 7:30pm, Shell Theatre. Tickets: $39.75 Adults, plus service fees. To purchase tickets, call 780.992.6400 or 1.855.985.5000, visit the Dow Centennial Centre or click on ticketmaster.ca.

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October 24: Career Fair, Fort Saskatchewan Senior High School, 10am-4pm.

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my articles, you will be aware that I was in Ontario a couple of weeks ago for my sister-inlaws 25th wedding anniversary, and what a blast it was.

This is the second time around for both Doreen and Ray. Both their spouses had passed away some 30 years ago. I had the opportunity to sit and chat for a few days prior to the celebration and during the conversation, after hearing some of the articles that I had written mentioning Doreen, Ray had commented that “you’d probably get something out of a brown paper bag” when I mentioned that I got my inspiration from just about anywhere. I just smiled and said, “Thanks”. I told him that was going to be my next article title.

Family is one of the most important parts of your life. Unlike your friends, you don’t get to choose them but they are there nonetheless. If you are as fortunate as I have been to have someone like Doreen in your family, you will know what I mean. Even my niece Elaine, who, many years ago as we were walking on a warm sunny day asked me “how does it feel to be a teenager?”, as I had just turned the ripe old age of 13 and she was not there yet.

LETTER: VANDALISM OR STUPIDITY?

Do they realize the trouble they might be in once they are caught?

On the night of September 28 or early morning September 29, trespassers, vandals, and thieves entered my property, tore down my flag pole, and stole my Canadian flag. I’m certain that these culprits did not set out with stealing a Canadian flag as their goal for the night but rather found an opportunity as they passed that simply could not be ignored.

It has been several years that, as a proud Canadian, I have flown a Canadian flag. Often I would proudly explain to visitors heading for my home that they should look for the Canadian flag flying in my front yard and they would be there. Now that is gone and I am bothered by what has happened to my/ our flag.

not teach these young people anything. They need to learn that having pride in your flag is much more than just the flag. Understanding how many fought for the right to fly that flag; learning the history of our flag and why it is designed the way it is; or simply speaking to any of our armed forces personnel that have put their life on the line for that flag might just open a vandal’s eyes to the pride that some of us feel when we fly the Canadian flag.

I would challenge citizens of Fort Saskatchewan that had youths out late on Friday, September 28, to check their rooms, check their backpacks, and check your garbage cans to see if there might be a Canadian flag where one had not been the day before. This is not because I have to replace my flag pole or that I have to buy a new flag but I ask this so that the stupidity of their actions is brought to their attention.

I don’t hold much hope that someone will knock on my door and nervously explain that they didn’t realize how seriously his or her actions might be taken.

I’m sure it was a spur of the moment happening but I would like to hope that someone, somewhere, knows who did the deed and lets them know that it is wrong, that it was stupid, and that they should take responsibility for their actions.

It’s the right thing to do.

Any one of several charges could be laid but that may

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Greetings to all! Well, we are now officially into fall and the leaves are or have changed (depending where you drive) and are starting to fall and give us our next task, bagging and/or mulching.

You’re probably wondering where I got this week’s title.

Let me tell you. For those of you who have been following

The problem is that they not only illegally entered my property, they stole my flag, but by bending my flag pole down to the ground, have created a vandalism situation that will require a fair bit of work on my part to repair. Plus, what did they do with the flag after they stole it? Did they carefully fold it and take it home? Did they throw it around and play with it like a toy? Did they realize that they had done something wrong and simply dumped it into the closest garbage can?

I told her then, as I have done over the years, “I feel the same as I did when I was 12”. It was a number to me. It was and still is, an attitude.

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CHAMBER AWARD NOMINEES

On the night of June 30th, w e were having supper after a hard day’s work out on the field. There was a storm coming up and it just started to rain when there was a knock on the door.

The Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s nominees for seven awards that will be handed out in a little over two weeks at the Chamber’s 28th Annual Business Awards gala.

By Walter Melnyk

OCTOBER 5, 2012 “It has been an incredible year for businesses in Fort Saskatchewan as the overwhelming number of nominations we received definitely show,” Business Awards Gala committee chairperson Ken Charuk said. “Thank you to everyone who took a few moments over the past month to nominate a deserving business.”

OEP advertiser The Retreat is nominated for Small Business of the Year, along with eight other businesses.

They are also in the running for Employer of Choice and Customer Service awards.

Another OEP advertiser, Yvette Clayton of Treasures Past and Present, has been nominated for volunteer of the year.

PAGE 7 Several other local businsses are in the running in the Manufacture/Industry, Home-Based Business and New Business of the Year categories.

A complete list of nominees is available at www.fortsaskchamber.com. ~OEP

I quickly went and answered the knock and a gentleman asked if he could have a sandwich and he would continue on his journey. We told him to come in and eat with us and with a little persuasion he agreed to join us. The rain subsided so he put his cap on and thanked us for the meal. Mother asked him where he was going but he had no idea. We told him that he was welcome to sleep in the house that we used to live in until we built the new one.

Most of the furniture was left there so he kindly thanked us for being so generous for offering him a place to stay.

We got up early in the morning to feed, brush and harness 3 sets of horses to go plowing. HE helped with the work so we asked him to have breakfast with us. After breakfast, he helped us with the horses and we said goodbye to him. In fact, I told my brother that if we wouldn’t have had a good hired man, we would hire him on the spot for he certainly appeared to us as a good man.

We had to go about a half mile which was where the plows were. This fine man went down the road about a 1/4 mile east of the yard where he knew we couldn’t see him from where we were. He made a quick return to the vacant house, found a couple of farm gunny sacks and started filling them up with clothing (mostly that of the hired man’s).

However, he did pack my baseball glove, spikes, socks and cap.

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By Brian Mason Ever run into those people in the world who just have that air about them of dignity and respect? I’m not talkin’ nobility or politicians, God help us, but those simple people at the grocery store or gas station on the corner. After all, it doesn’t take a whirlwind in a jar all gussied up to be honorable.

I had the pleasure once of knowin’ a fellar just like that. He was a special character and one that would really confuse the daylights out of most people. Just like myself and just about everyone else in my neck of the woods, he came from a line of immigrants. His mother had immigrated from Germany and when she landed on Ellis Island, she gave ODDS, SODS CONT. The saying is (or at least one of them), you are only as old as you feel. I have never felt “30” or “40” or even “50”. I am not saying that I can still do some of the same things, as my body says, “hold on, you aren’t in the same shape as you used to be.” Guilty; I don’t exercise like I should. I am going to get back to that.

I have started to walk more.

birth to this bouncing baby boy. Wanting to honor both countries she named him Germany America Sauder.

If you think I’m joshin’ ya, you’ve got another thing comin’ folks. True as a preacher in Monday mornin’ revival, Germany was literally a testament to his own name.

Everyone in town always was takin’ aback by this feller every time he mentioned his name. But every time, he always smiled and went about his day.

Aside from this, Germany lived up to his name. You see folks once Germany reached of a proper age, he joined up to protect his new homeland.

Little did he know it would be a certain homecoming sure enough.

The year was 1942 and the world was engulfed in war.

This simple immigrant to the western shores joined the US Navy and became a gunner onboard a LST, a landing transport ship for combat roles.

Steaming on his way he wound up in a peculiar place given his is, and you laugh. So now for more ‘from a brown paper bag’.

If you have ever gone to some Dollar stores or Five and Dime, you will sometimes find ‘grab bags’ for a price that have something in them and as the saying goes “Ya take’s yer chances” and sometimes you get a treasure, sometimes you get, well, something, whatever it

Having attended the First Mayor’s Tea (well done OEP) last week and then Friday night at the Shell Theatre, the season opener of 54.40 in concert. What a great band, and a personable group of musicians who have honed their craft well.

They autographed my vintage Fender bass and even posed for a picture. Did a show for the Fort Saskatchewan Dart League with Top Hat Entertainment for a wonderful group of people who enjoyed the show. Performers included my wife Carole, and professional performers like Dwight Denton, Amanda Oldale, Cerys Wil-

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spike with a raincoat.

After he filled the sacks up, he made one mistake. On his way he stopped at the horse barn and took two sets of new driving reigns that were hanging on a CNR spike that was hammered in the wall and covered the

This happened to be July 1st and that was the Bruderheim sports day. We weren’t set to play our game until 1:30pm so Peter and I decided that we would plow until about 11:00am and still have enough time to

heritage, none other than Utah Beach, June 6th, 1944.

Germany had come home to strike at native Germany to storm the beaches at Normandy.

You might think he was torn or uncertain of himself, but German was proud of his role in the D-Day invasion.

He told many stories and even passed along a copy of his diary to my dad and I. He felt honored to have stood for such a noble cause.

You see folks, no matter the time we hold a special honor within each of us. For Germany it was standing up and playing his part against tyranny and oppression.

Perhaps for others, it might be something as simple as protecting someone who is being bullied or perhaps standing up when someone goes against the moral truth. It varies for us all but at the core honor, the love of one’s own standards is a hallmark to live life by, the truth of the heart that will bind us and make us a better community. son, Darrel Stephenson and Tim Kubasek, who along with Dwight and myself will be performing as part of the ‘Laughing For Love’ (www. laughingforlove.com) fundraising comedy show October 5 at the Shell Theatre.

Performers include Sean Lacomber, and Ben Proulx.

It will be hosted by Charley West from Fort Radio and is sponsored by Hawk Hydraulics. Don’t miss it. I hope you read this in time to come and see the show.

So now you have read the ‘goodies’ from the brown paper bag and I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. As for me, it’s back to the grindstone and more writing. get to the game. We went to the old house where we kept our uniforms. To our surprise there were no longer baseball socks, no spikes, no glove and no hat. We combed the house from top to bottom but to no avail. I used my Sunday socks, my running shoes, and an ordi-

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nary cap. Peter was lucky because his first base mitt was the team’s equipment.

A couple of days went by and still nothing was found until the local RCMP Jimmy James came by with a sack full of our equipment and clothes. He asked dad

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whether or not we had 2 sets of driving reigns. Jimmy James explained that the nice man tried to break into the Pool Elevator one morning and was caught by Lamont’s town cop. He told us this person was released from prison a couple days before that.

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