Vegreville News Advertiser - December 27, 2017

VOL. 70 NO. 52

67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2017

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RCMP files from December 18 - 22 Dan Beaudette News Advertiser

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12:22 A complainant attended the front counter to report a theft of fuel and lights off farming equipment. No suspects or witnesses at this time. Reporting for information.

14:18 Complainant attends the front counter regarding family court order. It was determined that the complainant was concerned for their children.

Complainant is not able to provide any information on why he is concerned.

Members advised him to speak to a lawyer.

15:04 Complainant attends the front counter to advise that their vehicle had been gone through. Drivers license and several other items were stolen. The complainant attended the detachment a second time to advise that one of his vehicles was now stolen. At this time there are no suspects or witnesses.

17:57 It was reported to the Vegreville RCMP of a forged prescription of Tylenol 4. Members attended and the matter is still under investigation.

18:24 RCMP came across a subject that appeared to be on drugs and was not making any sense. There was a strong odor of liquor coming from the subject as well. The subject was arrested and searched where 4 grams of marijuana

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located all parties involved. A subject was intoxicated and arrested for assault.

The complainant was uncooperative and declined to provide any information. The subject was lodged in cells for the night and released with no charges.

December 20 15:53 It was reported to RCMP of children in car seats left in a vehicle that was not running. The complainant was concerned about the children’s well being. RCMP attended and located the children. The children were fine and the mother returned to the vehicle and she was cautioned against leaving children in a vehicle unattended.

December 21 17:06 It was reported that a person that was getting mechanical work done on a vehicle was threatened. RCMP attended and spoke with all parties. No threats were uttered as defined by the criminal code and all parties were spoken to.

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December 19 10:12 It was reported that there was a confused person walking with a cane.

The subject looks to be lost. RCMP attended and gave the subject a ride home.

14:13 RCMP received a phone call from a business advising the subject showed up to the business impaired. The subject had vomit all over the front of his jacket and was slurring his speech. The subject was arrested and charged and released from police custody.

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was located. The marijuana was seized and no charges were laid.

19:20 it was reported that a tenant was missing from a house. RCMP was advised that subject was walking on one of the range roads. The male was located by RCMP and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

22:53 Open line from a 911 call of people yelling. RCMP attended and

13:10 It was reported that a welding truck that was parked at an intersection. Members attended and found the vehicle to be stolen out of Edmonton.

The vehicle was towed and held for identification exam. This matter is still under investigation and waiting for results of the identification exam.

For the week the members dealt with 58 calls for service.

No animal collisions. No 911 hang ups. 4 false alarms.

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Political Poets Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion After seeing the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly at its finest for the holiday season, I decided to contribute my own holiday cheer. Luckily, MY work did not cost the taxpayers a nickel (we no longer have pennies after all).

‘Twas the holiday season, when all through the house, No one was working, not even the mouse; The stockings were hung, the paperwork complete, But no changes in the budget, it’s mostly a repeat; No new taxes, no spending cuts either, the MLAs decided they needed a breather; ‘Tis the season, they are all done their work, A $14.4 billion debt deserves a holiday perk; They will take this time to add some cheer, Even though those across the aisle will most likely jeer; Bourque and MacDonald put their prose on display, They can take their time, after all, the taxes ensure their payday; While voters work hard to pay their tax bill, Politicians belly up to the trough to get their fill; “No need to fix the economy, this job is a breeze”, They keep collecting the money, like blood sucking fleas.

“Not a worry,” they say, not a voter in sight; Enjoy your holidays New Brunswick, I hope you sleep well at night.

If you have not seen or heard the poor excuse for a Legislative Assembly session, you can view the poetry here: http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2642490246/ and here: http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2642490481/ Why no one calls them out on their blatant waste of time and taxpayer money is beyond me. Actually, it isn’t. Clearly Canadian’s all over the country are happy to pay their taxes and not expect much in return. I would hope in New Brunswick, there is some movement to voice opinion about how MLAs spend their time and thus taxpayer’s money.

Name: Ashlyn Pewarchuk Likes: soccer, dancing, hockey Dislikes: bad hair days, brussel sprouts

In other news!!! Back in the beginning of November, I wrote a piece on education which garnered some passionate response. This just in... “A quarter of Edmonton public elementary students read below grade level”. See the Edmonton Journal article here: https://search.app.goo.gl/fCey Thank you to all of our readers. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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Making 2018 a good year!

Rosanne Fortier The fact that 2018 is fast approaching is both scary and exciting! However, anyone can look forward to a new year by practicing common sense practices and concepts.

Try to follow a healthy diet, get enough exercise, rest, and make your health a top priority. The reason this is important is when a person feels well, they are usually more pleasant to the people they live with or work with. It’s easy to be pleasant with friends and acquaintances but in the end, our family is the one who matters, love us and will be there for us.

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2018 - CONTINUED from above Appreciate and be patient with your family. People who you think will be around for years might die or leave unexpectedly. No one is guaranteed tomorrow.

Take your marriage seriously. When you made your vows, you made promises to the person that they trusted that you would keep. When you argue, ask yourself if this will matter 50 years from now, if not, let the matter go. Instead, study your partner and find out what makes them happy. What is their love language? It could be time spend together, affirmations, gifts, doing services for them, or physical affection.

When you obtain a job, remember

when the employer hired you, they trusted that you would do your best to any work you had to do. Medial jobs deserve just as much care and attention as large projects do.

Try not to control anyone or expect them to act like you want them to; not unless you are a parent to young children or teenagers. You can’t control anyone but yourself. There is a saying

that you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink. Not unless your adult children want to do something that is totally immoral, they will make a better decision if they have your support in what they want to do.

Finally, try to not spend any time thinking about people who are chronic complainers or don’t treat you well. If you do, distract yourself by doing some-

thing you enjoy. Remember you only live once and there’s no sense wasting precious moments thinking of these people.

Always set time to do things you enjoy.

It’s your life; enjoy it to the fullness and then 2018 will be a good year.

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – December 28, 1927

The addition to the Lamont Public Hospital, which has been under construction by Chas Gordon of Vegreville, during the late summer and fall is now practically completed, except the stipple finish on the outside, and the cement walks. The building is constructed with inter-locking tile, and stucco finish, with a cement basement.

It is thoroughly modern throughout, and has added much to the appearance of the original plant. It will mean much to the added comfort of the patients, as well as the convenience of the staff.

The erection of a new railway station, or at least the provision of a ladies waiting room, has been presented by the Board of Trade and consistently advocated and it seems that something along this line will be provided by the railway company this coming season.

A suitable post office building is being advocated. An effort to have a collection and delivery service instituted by the Canadian National Express Co. failed. The Vegreville Board of Trade faces a field of opportunity in this coming year 1928.

75 Years Ago – January 6, 1943

At a meeting of the retail section of the Chamber of Commerce the first of this week, it was suggested that Vegreville and district citizens should commence to take an interest in the Russian Was Relief Fund and that to that end a committee was appointed comprising H. Olyan, Wm. Kieryluk, W.A. Headrick, Wm. Kalychuk and F. W. Laing. The merchants discussed closing on Saturday nights a 7:00 pm instead of 10:00 pm or later. It was tentatively agreed that the town council should be approached to amend the by-law in this respect. Prevailing weather conditions and general dullness of business is the motivating cause of the proposed change; but the Saturday early closing would last only for possibly three months.

Watkin’s dealer John Stefanyk of Hilliard, Alta., wishes to express his thanks to the people of his sales locality around Vegreville and other districts for their kind support given him in his three years of Watkins business. Johnny has now entered into active service and is playing in the RCAF Band at Rockcliff, Ontario. He also has three brothers playing in the RCAF Band.

50 Years Ago – January 4, 1968

Henry Landry, prominent south Vegreville farmer was installed as president of the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce at a meeting of that body in December. Mr. Landry succeeds Joe LoBalbo who has been at the helm of the Chamber of Commerce of the previous year.

The Vegreville Jaycess announced the winners of the annual Christmas Light-up contest on December 20th at which time the judging took place. Five categories were included in the competition as follows: Commercial: Canadian Utilities ltd; Honourable mention, Tower Plumbing and Heating Ltd. Non Commercial; Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate; Hon. Mention, St. John Lutheran Church. Best Santa Clause Display; Mr. and Mrs. E. Zaruby; Hon. Mention, Mr. and Mrs. E. Kiefiuk. Best Lighting: Mr. and Mrs. J Yakimetz; Hon. Mention, Mr. and Mrs. V. Moshansky and Mr. and Mrs. R. Hoggins. Best Nativity Scene: Mr. and Mrs. T. Soldan. The competition is held every year in Vegreville sponsored by the Jaycees, Vegreville Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Utilities ltd.

During the past year the Town of Two Hills has undertaken to build a Community Recreation Centre, a second major centennial project; the first being the Centennial Arena. The project is well underway.

25 Years Ago – December 22, 1992

Students Union executive from Vegreville Composite Junior Senior High School donated $200, food and toys to the Vegreville Christmas Bureau. The items were collected from students throughout December. George Yuskow of the Christmas Bureau accepted the donation from student union treasurer Jennifer Dac. Other members of the student union on hand were Jason Arsenalt, Jimmy Shewchuk, Amanda Powley, Alison Peel, Brad Mills, Annette Hammermaster, Tyson Ewanchuk and Karen Sorochak.

Knowledge of basic lifesaving techniques allowed county of Minburn resident 10 year old Ida Tschetter to save her brother Jacob from choking. Jacob had accidentally swallowed a looney and was unable to breathe. The County of Minburn No. 27 asked St. John Ambulance personnel to offer the Lifesaver Challenge Program to county students. This program involves a three hour first aid presentation. Ida did not panic because she had an idea of what to do in this situation. She used abdominal thrusts to clear the coin. Mrs. Charlotte Van Bergen, teacher at Pleasant Ridge Colony School, stated, “Personally, I’m convinced that this course has proven worthwhile, and am grateful that we were able to participate.”

A Christmas concert at A.L. Horton Elementary School was held on Wednesday, December 16. The highlight of the evening was a musical play that was performed by all the students. The play was directed by Lisa Topilko.

Letters Welcomed

One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

Catalonia Again

By Gwynne Dyer I’m sitting here trying to write an article about the election in Catalonia on Wednesday, because there’s nothing else to write about. The problem is that I don’t care what happens in Catalonia.

One more smallish group defined by some tiny distinction of religion or language or history wants to break away from some other, bigger group – ‘Spaniards’, in this case – that is defined by slightly broader and more inclusive distinctions of the same kind, and I simply couldn’t care less.

Maybe, after all the nonsense that happened in the past six months – big demos for independence, an illegal referendum, and various pro-independence leaders jailed or going into voluntary exile to avoid arrest – a majority of people in Catalonia will be so fed up with the turmoil that they vote to remain part of Spain. But I don’t think so.

Maybe a majority will be so enraged by Madrid’s blundering over-reaction that they vote for independence from Spain, and actually get it.

Then most of the larger companies in Catalonia will move their headquarters elsewhere, and they will have a new currency nobody trusts (because they will be out of the European Union), and the people in charge will be the single-issue fanatics who put this question on the agenda in the first place.

As H.L. Mencken said, “Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.” But I don’t think the Catalans are going to vote decisively for independence this time either.

Instead,, theyy are going to split their votes in a way that leaves no m clear majority for or against ind independence and makes it hard even to m form a coalition govf ernment. So we can look forward to

months, years or even decades more of the same.

On a somewhat larger canvas, this is exactly what is happening in the United Kingdom, too.

Just as the Catalans complain that they are paying too much tax to the Spanish government, which transfers it to poorer parts of Spain, so the ‘Little Englanders’ complain that the UK pays too much to the European Union (which spends a lot of it raising standards in the poorer parts of eastern Europe).

Just as the Catalans (and especially younger Catalans) are far less different from other Spanish citizens than the separatists imagine, so the English (and especially the young English) are far less different from other Europeans than the Daily Mail-reading older generation of English nationalists imagines. It is the ‘narcissism of small differences’, in Sigmund Freud’s famous phrase.

Obviously, not every separatist movement is wrong. The anti-colonial struggles for independence in the 20th century were fully justified and necessary because the injustices were great and the gulf between rulers and ruled was immense.

The American war of independence in the 18th century was justified because great questions about human rights and democracy were at stake.

But when all parties concerned subscribe to democratic values, it generally makes more sense to stay together and try to work out the differences.

Separatist movements in democratic countries tend to be driven by the ambitions of politicians who want to be bigger fish in a smaller pond.

As former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien put it (in a broken half-English sentence calculated to insult his fellow French-Canadians who were the separatist leaders in Quebec), they want to drive up “dans un gros Cadillac avec un flag sur l’hood” (in a big Cadillac with a flag on the hood). Enough said.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Cannabis Let’s Talk Alberta Dan Beaudette News Advertiser Town of Vegreville received a letter from the Veg-Al Drug Society regarding an upcoming Dialogue Sessions on the legalization of Cannabis. The letter stated the Alberta Health Services has been tasked with working with communities across Alberta to create dialogue sessions called “Cannabis Let’s Talk Alberta.” These sessions will include training for facilitators and funding provided to communities who apply to help with hosting these dialogues in their community.

Colleen Pidzarko-Armatage stated they are putting together some key stakeholders in the community to talk about what type of ways we can host these dialogues and roll out the information. She said it is important to have Town Council part of these discussions. Councilor Rudyk and Lemko were designated as representative of Town Council.

Love it or hate it, legend Launched in 1950 and still going strong, has it that the Hawaiian Saskatchewan’s Yorkton pizza was created in Film Festival was the first 1962 by Sam Panopoulos, a Chatham, event of its kind in North America.

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Canola Eat Well

Dan Beaudette News Advertiser Jeanette Andrashewski from Canola Eat Well was the guest speaker at the noon Rotary Meeting on Tuesday, November 21. Jeanette spoke about her work with Canola Eat Well and what the program is designated for. Canola is a healthy fat choice, is the word they are spreading around, using her own Family’s stories encouraging the use of canola all over the world and helping the family farm.

Canola is a Canadian crop with approximately 43,000 canola farmers which has pockets of them all across Canada. Their intention is to up the market share by 7% down east, where they don’t grow much and rarely consume it. China and Japan are the biggest importers of Canola from Canada.

Canola oil has a longer shelf life than other cooking oils and is very versatile, Jeanette told the club. She said “use Canola Oil rather than Olive Oil which is not grown in Canada and support our Canadian Farmers.

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New Advisory Council to Focus on Seniors, Continuing Care Submitted

A new provincial advisory council (PAC) will launch next month, providing a direct connection between Alberta Health Services (AHS), seniors, the disabled and those receiving continuing care services, as well as their families and informal caregivers.

The Seniors and Continuing Care PAC includes 15 people from across the province who have personal interactions with continuing care or are caregivers for clients in continuing care. They will provide AHS with advice on services and delivery related to seniors care and continuing care, and will report to the Community Engagement Committee of the AHS Board.

“It is important that we involve members of the public, clients and their families to improve planning and service delivery to help shape our future for continuing care,” says AHS President and CEO Dr. Verna Yiu. AHS has two other PACs – one provides advice and input on cancer; the other on addiction and mental health – that also report to the Community Engagement Committee.

More than 70 Albertans applied to participate in the Seniors and Continuing Care PAC. “We wish to sincerely thank the applicants who were so passionate and willing to volunteer their time to help make Alberta’s continuing care system better,” says Dr. Yiu. “Unfortunately, we had to limit our selections to 15.

The selection was based on a set of criteria including a wide cross-section of geography, populations and lived experiences.”

For more information on the Provincial Advisory Council on Seniors and Continuing Care, please visit https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/about/Page8714. aspx Advisory councils bring valuable outside system perspectives which help inform strategy, policy and planning development for AHS. In addition to PACs, AHS has 12 Health Advisory Councils (HACs) that bring the community’s voice into program and service decisions, and the Wisdom Council, which provides advice into programs and services for Indigenous populations.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a quality, patient-focused health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

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WARAWA, Quentin In loving memory of Quentin Warawa February 4, 1981 - January 2, 1995 In loving memory Those we love never go away They walk beside us even on this day Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Forever missed, Mom, Dad and Tami

Wyatt Jon Elkow November 22, 1997 – January 1, 2017

KUZYK, Aaron John Aaron John Kuzyk passed away suddenly on December 15, 2017 at the age of 25.

He lived his early years in Vegreville, Alberta before moving to Sherwood Park in 2001.

His main passion was football along with hockey and snowboarding. In particular Aaron was especially proud of his two provincial championships as a member of Sherwood Park Rams and as part of Team Alberta in Football Canada cup and also the ABJ Scots, all of which resulted in enduring friendships.

Aaron enjoyed spending time with his friends and took much pride and enjoyment in his new car. He had an uncanny ability to make friends easily and adored his nephew Caden.

Aaron is survived by his grandma Jeanne Kuzyk, grandpa Don Bowes, mother Brenda, father John, brother Austin (Samantha), nephew Caden and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private family memorial will take place on December 22, 2017.

For those who knew Aaron a celebration of life will be held at a later date to be determined in 2018.

Due to a lifetime challenge with asthma, in lieu of flowers the family would ask you to consider donating to the Lung Association, Alberta & NWT in Aaron’s name PARK PLACE FUNERAL HOME Family Owned & Operated (780 417-8000

CHUDYK, Irene It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Victoria (Irene) Chudyk, 79, of Vegreville, Alberta, on December 20, 2017 at the Mary Immaculate Care Centre in Mundare, Alberta. Irene was born on November 10, 1938 to Mary and Alex Mokry in Vegreville, and married Harry Thomas Chudyk on August 28, 1971. She is predeceased by her parents; husband Harry Chudyk; one son Kelly; along with three brothers-in-law, Nick, Bill, and Mike.

Irene is survived by her son Rodney (Dannielle) Chudyk of Surrey, BC; daughter Marie (Aaron) Khan of Edmonton, AB; granddaughter Madelyn Khan; two sisters Nadia and Lovie; one brother-in-law, Eugene (Olga); one sister-in-law Therese; and many nieces and nephews.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial for Irene will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to “Mary Immaculate Hospital (Mundare) Foundation.”

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WARAWA, Roman December 26, 2007 We take this special moment, To turn our thoughts to Dad. Thank him for the home he gave For all the things we had.

He strived so hard from day to day, And never once complained.

With steady hands, he worked so hard And kept the family name.

He taught us that hard work pays off You reap just what you sow.

He said that if you tend your crops, Your field will overflow.

We see him in the summer rain, He rides upon the wind And when we fall along the path, He picks us up again.

Forever in our hearts, Elsie, Rudy and Teresa, Jason and Steven

V. Rev. Jaroslaw Puk In loving memory of V. Rev. Jaroslaw Puk May 22, 1922 - December 26, 2014 3 years today you left us We have missed you every single day.

Our lives are not the same without you.

You are always loved and will be forever, remembered and missed by all of those whose hearts and souls you have touched.

Loved always by your wife Anna, your children: Bryan, Lesia, son in law Colin, and daughter in law Theresa.

Grandchildren: Alyssa, Larissa, Michael, Ryan and Teanna and great-granddaughter Alexis Vichnaya Pam’yat

The Loss of a Child (by Aline Lomastro) There is something about the loss of a child, regardless of the age.

It is something that is unnatural. When we lose a child, our heart wants to be with the child that we lost. We wanted to somehow protect that child from the unknown. We feel a need to know that they are safe, free from pain. It is irrational, but instinctive. We want to give them one last hug, one last “I love you”.

We pray that our child knew how much we loved them and always will.

Even if we have other children our heart will always miss the child we lost. We love our other children the same, but our heart is always searching for the missing piece. The void that cannot be filled. We will always save a place, a special safe place for our child and their memory.

We will carry their pain here on earth, just knowing they are free from pain in come safe unknown paradise.

We fear people will not mention our child’s name for fear of hurting us more. We are afraid of being left feeling abandoned, and alone in our grief. We need to know that our child is thought of, that the world is a little better because they existed, that their smile will be remembered.

There really are no words to describe the pain that is how unnatural it is for a parent to lose a child. No word or phrase can cover the depths of our pain.

We not only grieve for the child that was lost, we also grieve for all the possibilities that the future had in store.

When we manage to smile, it is a different kind of smile.

We never feel real joy again. We have moments of joy, but that joy has a cloud covering. It is not intentional, we really try. I guess that is what I am saying. The smile joy do not come naturally or spontaneously.

Missing them will never go away, and we are terrified of forgetting their laugh or the sound of their voice.

We yearn to hear their name spoken. We need to know that they are not forgotten, that their life mattered. Each time someone changes the subject or turns away, it is like losing our child all over again. You have your tomorrows, we only have our yesterdays.

A piece of us has been lost.

Our child’s hopes and dreams are lost but forgotten.

We try desperately to hang on to them.

We will never be the same.

We wake up with the emptiness of our reality.

We are always looking for signs, something that will let us know that our child is around us.

In a gentle breeze or the warmth of the sun, we close our eyes and imagine our child’s embrace. We chase rainbows and look to heaven for some hope. We collect feathers, heart shaped stones, coins, anything that gives us comfort. We feel isolated.

In a room full of people, we feel alone. We feel like we are watching life from the outside, looking in with our nose pressed against the glass, wishing for our family to be whole again.

When we hear a child laugh, the laughter takes us to our yesterday, days of innocence, when our biggest fear was skinned knees.

When we hear “mom” we turn to look, somehow searching for what is gone.

We want our life back.

We go to bed at night hoping for a visit in the form of a dream.

To lose a child, is to lose our identity.

Please talk about our child.

If we cry, they are tears of relief, that our child is remembered.

Walking Club Christmas Celebration YAKIMCHUK, Fred October 11, 1919 - December 20, 2017 Beloved father, Gido, brother passed away at the age of 98.

Survived by his children Marlene (Dave), Lana (Ken), Fredric (Amy), Stephen and son-in-law Ashley; grandchildren David (Norrie Shan), Tanya, Charles (Yan), Maria, Ian, Elena (John) and Katherine; great-grandchildren David, Arianna, Connor, Eli, Melody, Emma and Lily; sisters Rose and Victoria and numerous inlaws and their families. Fred was predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Helen, their son Ronald and his wife Terri, son-in-law Ken; daughter Kathy; brothers John and Alexander; and sisters Katrina and Elizabeth.

A Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home, Vegreville. A Funeral Rite will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Andrew with Rev. Fr. Benny Ambrosie officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to “Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Andrew” or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Studies have proven, that just like Christmas makes some folks happy, regular physical activity coupled with socializing does the same thing for a person’s mood.

Legacy 4 Health Walking Club does this all the time as they usually meet at the library twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursday’s. This club went further when they walked-in the holiday season with a Christmas celebration at Vegreville Centennial Library on December 21.

The party kicked-in with a walking period and continued with a bountiful potluck Christmas meal. People commented that the food looked very festive and as usual, it was wonderful. After everyone ate to their heart’s content, they had a fun gift exchange which was composed of repurposed gifts that were

We miss and love you more with each passing day.

Love you to the Stars and back! Dad, Mom and Rylee and Shilo

Hamilton, Ontario native Florence Lawrence is thought to be the first movie star known publicly by her real name.

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People picked numbers and then they got to pick one of the unwrapped gifts. Later, a few of them stole gifts from each other,

so they landed-up getting what they really wanted.

The people who attended the Christmas Celebration gather for a photo.

(Rosanne Fortier/photos)

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St. Nicholas Visits A.L. Horton

St. Nicholas gives a Christmas ornament from Ukraine to each student. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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St. Martin’s School Grades One to Three Christmas Concert Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The moment St. Martin’s School’s Grade one to three students walked on

the stage, they were joyful. This matched the mood of the audience’s response to their Christmas concert on December 19.

The concert opened with Principal, Dan Coles welcoming everyone while he led them in saying a prayer.

The students were the emcees and the

evening jingled in with a song about Christmas being their favorite time of the year and continued with more Santa’s songs which included a Santa’s Rocks’ piece.

After this, the emcees said that the Christmas season is full of colors which are meant to represent when Baby Jesus

was born. Then everyone held a candle and sang holy Christmas songs which were followed some students performing a nativity scene.

Every performance was met by whistles, cheers and the final set received a standing ovation.

Above: The students perform a delightful concert. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) Right: Students enter to do a nativity scene.

(Rosanne Fortier/ photo)

Vegreville Town Council Legislative Committee Meeting Dan Beaudette News Advertiser Dr. Daniel Edgcumbe and Associates made a presentation to the council to keep them in the loop as to what was happening at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. Dr. Edgcumbe stated that the hospital is in great shape compared to some other hospitals in the province. Issues that he sees are transportation for the seniors and supportive living facilities. Also, there is a problem of recruiting and retaining of medical person-

nel. It was suggested by the council that the hospital inform the public more about what is available at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Fire Services & OH&S Manager, Phil Rowe gave a proposal to council on Contractor Health and Safety Policy. Mr. Rowe stated; “The Town of Vegreville is committed to ensuring that employee safety is an integral component of the Town’s activities. In order to meet our loss prevention objectives and to satisfy our legislated responsibilities, a proper Contractor Safety Program that complements

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St. Nicholas’ Kindness Trails Through A.L. Horton School

Above: Staff and students with St. NicholasBack row-left-to-right- Student teacher, Kendra Sorochan, Educational Assistant, Svitlana Fedorouk, Ukrainian Bilingual teachers, Heather Reid, Debra Hyshka, Kim Harburn, Melanie Lichak, St. Nicholas, Principal, Mr. Probert, teacher, Mr. Howell, Assistant Principal, Mr. Arndt, teacher, Mr. Rybak. Front row-left-toright-Ukrainian Bilingual teacher-Mr. Maskal with the student’s Christmas angels and Educational Assistant, Jenny Powley.

Right: The special Christmas ornaments from Ukraine that the Ukrainian Bilingual students received. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Special moments happen at A.L. Horton School. December 19 was one day that was filled with them when St. Nicholas paid a visit to the school.

St. Nicholas’ first stop was the library where he entered with his Christmas angels and was greeted by all the Ukrainian Bilingual’s staff and students.

The students stood up and welcomed him with a Ukrainian Christmas song.

They continued to sing Ukrainian Christmas songs for him as he gave each student a Christmas ornament from Ukraine and a candy cane.

After this, St. Nicholas visited all the other students in their classrooms and gave each one a candy cane.

The Ukrainian Bilingual staff organized this event with the assistance of substitute teacher, Mrs. Bombak.

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The guidelines proposed is to assist Contractors in establishing and maintaining an acceptable safety program.

Contractors shall not assume that these guidelines will address every circumstance or that unusual circumstances will not warrant additional precautions. The Town expects Contractors to adhere to their responsibilities as employers and to exercise sound judgment in the daily administration of its safety procedures.

Mr. Paul Suiter, Community Services Director, gave a proposal for Video Cameras around town, mainly at hot spots. 10 cameras would be 14,000.00 and that includes installation and all relative equipment. Council suggested an impact study be done to see how the public feels about the situation.

A letter was received from Pat Tomkow, Manager of the John S. Batiuk Regional Water Commission giving notice of a water increase to the Town of Vegreville.

Upon review of the water rates, the 2018 rate to municipal members for domestic use was set at $1.55 per cubic meter.

This represents an increase of $0.06 cents per cubic meter.

The new charges are the result of the ($0.063) per /m3 rate increase passed on by the Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission, the supplier of the water. These charges include the four cents (0.04)/m3 increase that EPCOR Water has passed on to all the Regional Customers in the greater Edmonton Region. So, in other words, our water bills will be going up 4%.

Another letter was received by the council about the seats at the Recreation Center. Councillor Warawa suggested they reply to the writer of this and other letters, telling them that council is looking into the matter and will have answers for them in the future.

Mr. Paul Suiter, Community Service Director, brought the subject about, Events In Kind, in Town of Vegreville owned buildings. He told the council what has happened in the past with the major events and how, if any, rent was paid. Mr. Suiter is to check out these

events, and the in-kind and come up with a formula that is fair to all.

The council then went into camera to

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Meet the new teachers at A.L. Horton School Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Wiktor Rybak started teaching Grade two Ukrainian Bilingual at A.L.Horton on October 2, 2017. He was born in

North Western Ukraine and grew up in a traditional Ukrainian family. He is fluent in both Ukrainian and English and can also speak three other languages. “I am thoroughly familiar with and passionate about Ukrainian history and culture. I graduated from a Linguistic University in Kyiv, Ukraine in 1989. In 2007, as a part of my Ukrainian studies at the University of Manitoba, I attended a language seminar in Ukraine where our Canadian group visited different regions to learn about local traditions, dialects, and folklore. I regularly travel to Ukraine to visit my parents who still live there.

“I think, my interest in learning, education and communicating ideas made me gravitate towards choosing teaching career during my early university years.

“I taught ESL and Spanish in various public schools in Poland for 12 years. In Canada, I have taught in Winnipeg and Edmonton in K to Grade 12 environment since 2008.

“I am excited about the opportunity to nurture A.L.Horton’s students’ interest in Ukrainian language, traditions and rich heritage of the Ukrainians in

Alberta. Through my teaching experience, I have found that the process of acquisition of another language enhances students’ abilities in their first language and also contributes greatly to the development of their cognitive and metacognitive skills.

“As a teacher, I will strive to foster my grade two kids’ natural curiosity to help them become independent life-long learners.

“Besides teaching, I love the outdoors, including Canadian winter and I am an avid fisherman,” Wiktor Rybak added.

I remember playing school in my basement with my brother. I was always the teacher, and he was always the student.”

“For my training, I followed in my mom’s footsteps and attended the University of Alberta to get my Bachelor of Education. After University, I moved to London, England and taught Year 5 for two years. Once my adventure in Europe was complete, I returned to Alberta and was hired on by EIPS as a sub. Then I worked at Castle School on the Scotford Hutterite Colony for seven years, teaching grades one to nine. For last three years, I taught a variety of subject and grades at Ministik School until its closing last June.

“I am really excited to be joining the staff of A.L. Horton. Both of my parents grew up in the Vegreville area, and I have always felt comfortable in this community when visiting my family.

Being in Vegreville on a regular basis now, makes me feel like I’m home,” Skolski added.

Cheryl Skolski is the new kindergarten teacher this year. “My journey as a teacher started long before I was old enough to attend University. My mom is a teacher and her love of learning and passion for sharing her knowledge with her students inspired me to become a teacher too,” Skolski said. “Growing up,

Ashley Vincent is excited to be joining the AL Horton staff this year as a grade one teacher. “It is special for me to be at A.L. Horton as I grew up in Vegreville and attended ALH as a student! I have been living in Grande Prairie for the last ten years where I taught kindergarten and grade two. Grade one is such an exciting grade and I am looking forward to it,” Vincent said.

Heather Lavergne is one of the new kindergarten teachers who are excited

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Meet the new teachers - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 to join the A.L Horton’s staff. “Ever since I was little I have always drawn to helping others. Growing up I had a lot of opportunities to coach sports and provide leadership at summer camps. I did my high school volunteer hours in a teammate’s kindergarten classroom. I fell in love with the age group and knew I wanted to teach the primary grades.

This year marks my fourth year teaching kindergarten and I absolutely love it,” Lavergne said. “Each day I get to see my students grow a little and enhance their abilities. It melts my heart to see my students grasp a concept in numeracy or literacy or finally win the battle with their coat zipper. The schools I have previously worked at did not have any organized sports teams and I am thankful to be in a school that does. I look forward to lending a hand to any sports team that might need it.”

Heather Reid is a new Grade three teacher at A.L. Horton. “I have been teaching for a number of years, mainly in Scotland, and taught elementary and special needs programs at the high school level. I moved here with my family 10 years ago and we are now all Canadian citizens. I love living in Canada and teaching here in Vegreville, but I love going back to the “old country” too,” Reid said.

Nicole St. George is from Edmonton where she travels to Vegreville every day to teach Grade four. This is her first year teaching and she really likes the school atmosphere. “The staff and teachers are wonderful to work with.

They work great as a team together. It’s

also fantastic the way we have lots of opportunities to work outside the classroom,” Nicole said.

Vanessa Benoit is teaching at Pleasant Ridge Colony School at the Vegreville Hutterite Colony this year. “The grades that I am teaching include Kindergarten, Grade one, Grade two, Grade three, and Grade seven. It has been my desire to be a teacher since I was young therefore I went to university after getting married and having a family. I graduated from the University of Alberta in 2012 with a Bachelor of Education majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Educational Psychology. We have four children and one granddaughter. My husband and I were both born and raised in the Vegreville area where we continue to reside and farm with our son,” Benoit said.

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New Year Celebrations in Switzerland Some of the festivities witnessed around this time are pretty much similar to what you can see in other places. Live music, extravagant display of fireworks and free flowing drinks, are some of them.

The New Year celebrations at the banks of the River Limmat and Lake Zurich attract more than 150,000 people every year. The festivities here feature ringing of the church bells at midnight and illuminating the sky with spectacular fireworks.

If you like to celebrate New Year well into the night, the city of Zurich is an ideal choice. Here, the live music pauses only for the fireworks, and then runs till 3 in the morning. The city has excellent public transport services, which can be used by revelers to go back to their hotels. You will enjoy the wonderful New Year celebrations here, with family and friends. Apart from these two cities, other places in Switzerland also see exciting festivities around this time.

Traditional New Year Celebrations in Sweden Apart from the conventional celebrations, one also gets to see a loyal implementation of customs and traditions in New Year celebrations. There is a tradition of eating twelve grapes on the midnight of the New Year. Also, there is another tradition of eating chocolate with fritters at the end of the celebrations. On the occasion of New Year, people make sure to dress up best and preferably in newly bought clothes. Also, it is ensured to have clean and tidy house, preferably with finest tablecloth, dinnerware, and candles.

The dinner as planned for the day saw everyone sitting, eating, cheering, and celebrating the moment. It is considered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity to have black-eyed peas and legumes as a part of New Year dish. Discussions are made over the year that went, and the year that has to come. With clock ringing twelve at midnight, all those present either by an announcement in public or in their hearts, promises to be a better human being in the coming year. Some also make resolutions, with the most common being is to get rid of any bad habit, say smoking, excessive drinking, or to achieve something, say lose weight, make savings, etc. However, it is not

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necessarily firmly followed by everyone, at least not for an entire year. Though, there are exceptions, which are difficult to found.

There is a tradition of Ano Viejo, as a part of which an effigy is prepared in the dress of a scarecrow, and is covered up with newspapers and is equipped with firecrackers. It represents for all the evil and bad things iof the past. At midnight, it is burnt, and people cheer and celebrate in joy.

There is a ritual of chiming bells and speaking out a New Year verse to the nation on New Year’s Eve. It occurs in the Skansen open-air museum, and is live telecasted to the entire nation. This is prominently important as a majority of the Sweden population find it to be too difficult to break their solitary their warm winter rugs, which cause them to have their New Year celebrations over their beds or sofas, with a TV at fore.

However, there are some who prefer to let the cold air touch their skin, and thus, they move out to have a live view of the fireworks show.

Traditional New Year Celebrations in Slovakia Apart from the standard New Year celebrations, there are some interesting customs and traditions, followed by the native of Slovakia while celebrating New Year. Most of these traditions are quite funny, and thus add an additional amusing angle to the entire New Year celebrations time. Masks and parades are intrinsic part of the New Year celebrations in Slovakia, as a part of which processions go through different streets.

People participating in these parades wear amusing masks and dresses, and sing, dance, and clap through the entire procession. They also make visits to each and every house, where people pleasurably serve them with foods and drinks. In some of the processions, people move along with wooden swords in a closed chain, which commemorates for the ancient sword dance which is considered as a symbol of the eternal cycle of life.

There is another tradition of making loud noises while welcoming the New Year. Usually, people in Slovakia make use of wooden ratchet or rehtacka, which comes in different sizes. These instru-

ments are used to blow loud and clanging noises. These noises along with the noises as created out of the fireworks show are traditionally considered to sway away all evil spirits and negative energies of the past, and ensure a positive start to the New Year.

The ancient tradition of Lead Pouring or Das Bleigieen is also prominently followed in Slovakia during New Year’s time. As a part of this tradition, a small amount of lead is taken to be melted in a tablespoon with the help of a candle flame. The melted lead is then poured in a bowl of water. Then, predictions are made for the coming year on the basis of the different shapes formed by the molten lead in the bowl of water. Each of the shapesis predefined and is considered as a symbol of a particular trait. For instance, a molten lead forming a shape of a ball suggests good luck in the coming year, a shape of an anchor suggests help or need, a shape of a cross suggests death, etc.

Scottish New Year Customs The Bells: ‘The Bells’ is one of the primary New Year customs in Scotland.

The first New Year stroke of Chime is called The Bells. People sing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ together while holding hands.

After ‘the bells’, people visit the places of their near and dear ones. People gift whisky bottles to each other as the New Year spirit. This spirit is placed by the

fireplace or on the bookshelf. The New Year spirit is opened at midnight. People wish each other happy New Year with the Hogmanay toasts.

First Footing: It is observed at the midnight. In this custom, people try to become the first person to knock at a friend or neighbor’s door and give him/ her a customary gift such as salt, shortbread, whisky, coal, black bun etc. It is considered the fate-deciding factor for the New Year, as all the aforementioned items refer to different lucky charms.

However, giving salt as a New Year gift has become obsolete these days.

Handsome men are preferred to do the custom, according to a popular myth.

All the abovementioned objects are presented to the family and friends in order to bring good luck and keep away the

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evil spirits. If guest visits, the Scottish people present food and drinks to the guests.

Redding: It is one of the most important Scottish New Year traditions. Scottish families spend the New Year eve together. They start preparing for the grand event by cleaning their houses and other belongings. It is said that a clean and tidy home can welcome the good spirits of the New Year in the best way. Special attention is given to the fireplaces. The fireplaces should be cleaned and polished. According to a popular Mexican custom, some people read the ashes of the last fire, in order to know their destiny for the next year. The entire custom of preparing the home for New Year celebrations is called ‘redding’ in Scotland.

There are a number of things, which the Scottish families do to bring good luck.

According to Scottish New Year traditions, people think that debts bring bad luck, so they clear all debts before New

Year eve. They place Rowan trees at the entrance of their houses. They place a piece of mistletoe in the house, which is thought to bring good health for the family. Hazel and yew are kept to bring magical power and protection respectively. Juniper is burnt in the house and all the doors and windows are kept opened during the process. It is said that burning juniper can bring a fresh air into the house. Some pieces of holly are also placed inside the house in order to keep away the evil spirits Traditional New Year Celebrations in Portugal There is a tradition of eating twelve raisins by everyone. Each raisin is considered represent a month of the coming year, and while eating each raisin, one has to make a wish for that month.

The arrival of the moment of New Year is celebrated by putting down a toast of champagne down the throat. There is another tradition of baking King Cake or Bolo-Rei, which is eaten in between the Christmas Day of December 25th and King’s Day or Dia de Reis of January 6th.

However, very few people are aware of its true recipe, and therefore, they prefer to buy it from Confeitaria Nacional

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located in the capital city of Lisbon.

Also, one more dish with the name of Caldo Verde e Brao or green broth and corn bread are eaten as a part of traditional New Year celebrations.

There are few other traditions such as keeping some money in the pocket which symbolizes for a wealthy year ahead, wearing blue slippers or panties or boxers which symbolizes for good luck and harmony in the coming year, putting the right foot first while getting down from a chair which symbolizes for optimism in the coming year, and hitting pots and pans loudly which symbolizes for swaying away all evil spirits and negative energies of the past.

On the morning of the New Year’s Day, small children gather at one place, and make a visit to all the houses of the neighborhood while singing special New Year songs, or old songs of Janeiro’s.

This is considered to bestow everyone with good luck. As a mark of their love for children, people in turn gift them sweets and coins. Kissing one’s partner on the midnight of New Year is another Portuguese tradition, very elegantly followed by everyone, and is done with a belief that their love and relationship will grow to a more stable state in the coming year New Year In Philippines The New Year in Philippines is celebrated with lots of noise and sound as it

drives away all evil spirits from our life and creates space for good ones.

Fireworks of different types are common sights and they have a special name called Filipino Paputok and they are done so that good fortune and happiness comes with a guarantee in the New Year.

At home people dance and play loud music for the same reason. At the rural areas, the villagers clang pots and pans to create noise. In the urban areas, whistles are blown, horns of the cars are pumped and other ways of creating noise are adopted during the celebrations.

Houses are cleaned properly to welcome the new year. the inhabitants keep their doors and windows open as the clock strikes 12 so that good fortune can enter

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and evil goes away. A weird but followed customs as the Filipinos is to wear polkadots dress during the New year as round shapes signify prosperity and happiness.

They fill their pockets with round coins that is believed to bring more wealth.

Children interestingly believe they can be taller if they jump high at midnight.

It is a tradition to greet and wish every member of the family as the New Year knocks at the door. Children show immense respect to the elders of the family. The good wishes of the peers and the blessings of the elders surely makes the upcoming New Year to be a Manigong Bagong Taon or Happy New Year.

Traditional New Year Celebrations in Paraguay Most of the customs and traditions are drawn from South American countries, which were later adopted by the people of Paraguay, and have now reached to the state where they are intact part of the

lives of people of Paraguay. Each and every tradition as followed by the natives of Paraguay during the New Year times holds an essence and significance of its own.

There is a tradition of creating a life size effigy of a human, and then dressing it up like a scarecrow. Old newspapers and firecrackers are put over it. It is then burnt at the midnight, with the arrival of New Year. According to this tradition, a scarecrow defines for bad luck and bad things of the past time, and burning it symbolizes for burning those bad things to give a new optimistic start to the New Year. People dance, cheer, and joy with enthusiasm as soon as the firecrackers put in the effigy set off to burn it.

There is another tradition of keeping all doors, cupboards, and windows open on the midnight of New Year. Also, people in the household make noises by beating pots and pans, and by setting off firecrackers. It is done with a belief that loud noises sway away all the evil spirits and negative energies away out of the life of the people of household.

New Year Traditions in Norway There is also a tradition as a part of which small children went to all the houses in the neighborhood, while sing-

ing special New Year songs. In turn, people give them candies. There is also a Halloween like tradition followed in Norway during the time of New Year, which is referred as ‘Nyttarsbukk’. As a part of it, people dress up fancily, and make a visit to friends and family members who in turn treat them with drinks.

As a part of New Year traditions, people also prepare the symbolic dish of rice pudding with an almond in between it.

It is sweet in taste, and eating it is believed to confer one with a sweet year ahead. Also, one who gets the hidden almond out of the rice pudding is considered to have a lucky year ahead, with lots of wealth and fortune in favor.

New Year Celebrations in Nigeria People in Nigeria believe in celebrating their festivals with lot of oomph and splendor. The intensity with which celebrations are made can be deeply felt and experienced even if one is not a part of them. It is one of the best places to be in, if one wish to have a different New Year, which they would love to surrender in their memories for life. Even the climatic conditions during the time of New Year are too pleasant, which itself seems to be supporting the celebrations of the moment.

Apart from the traditional celebrations, the standard New Year celebrations are also hosted by the country in the form of number of big, bigger, and biggest par-

ties in various pubs, discotheques, night clubs, etc. People from all age group, irrespective of their age and background mutually drink, eat, dance, and celebrate all night, and as soon as the midnight arrives at twelve, everyone should out loud with cheer and grandeur.

Everyone cherishes the special moment, and raises a hope to be more optimistic and better human beings in the coming time. Also, vows are taken by everyone to forget rivalries, turn foes into friends, and give a new buoyant start to life.

Also, it is also the time when people irrespective of the fact that if they are in a party, in their house, or on the street, offer prayers to the supreme lord, to confer them with peace, prosperity, and growth in the coming year. It is followed by exchanging of wishes with friends,

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families, and all those present around.

Usually, people love to shop and dine during the time of New Year, and various restaurants, hotels, and shopping malls offer special offers and discounts at that time to lure more customers.

Dining restaurants and hotels prepare special dishes including traditional dishes during the time of New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve in Nigeria.

Even if one wish not to be part of these very regular ways of New Year celebrations, then the scenic beauty of the country spread over its assorted wildlife, fascinating waterfalls, and startling beaches can offer you a different way with which you can spend your New Year’s Eve. Usually, those looking to be at nature’s lap, move out either to Indanre Hills or to the Oluma Rocks or Pacific Own falls, and experience the first light of the dawn rising there in the presence of the spectacular natural vista

Traditional New Year Celebrations in New Zealand New Year is also the time when people express their gratitude and thankfulness to the supreme Lord for conferring them with something new. People holding optimistic beliefs pray for a bright and peaceful future, and set up their aspirations and resolutions for the coming time. It is also considered as a time when one should move out and away from all the troubles, miseries, difficulties, and hard times of the past.

The natives as well as those visiting New Zealand on New Year have lots of exciting options to choose from. Those who love adventure, can have world of options in New Zealand such as heli biking, heli fishing, horse-trekking, mountain-biking, sky diving, towerclimbing, jet-boating, kayaking. The parties organized all over the town, offers something for people of every generation. What one can be sure of is that one will end up welcoming the New Year with lots of dancing, laughing, and celebrating in the midst of the firecrackers show set off exactly at the midnight ring of twelve.

Traditional New Year Celebrations in Netherlands There is an ancient New Year tradition of making visits to the places of near and

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dear ones on the day of New Year. It is important for them to have at least a glass of liquor of any form and eat something, from each house they visit.

There is also a prominently followed tradition of exchanging New Year gifts.

One also prefers to have any ring shaped substance, as it is considered to symbolize for the entire circle which life went through in the old year, and also considered as a figure of good luck.

There is a New Year tradition of preparing various special dishes of sweet dough and donuts on the occasion. Some of them which is necessarily required to be on the platter include oliebollen, appelflappen, duivenkater, waffles, knijpertjes and spekdikken. Each of them is a special kind of dish of its own, prepared by women of the house with lots of love and affection during the time of the New Year. Special concern is made to have the best silver and china crockery of the house to be placed on the eating table.

Italian New Year Traditions The Romans prepare for the New Year celebrations with great excitement and joy. The New Year is known as ‘January Kalends’. The preparations start with decoration of houses and work places.

Lights are adorned and greenery is given much preference during the New Year Italian decorations.

The Italian people wear new clothes and

exchange gifts on these days. The gifts play very vital role in brining fortune to homes. People are extra careful in choosing the right presents for their loved ones. The Italian New Year gift items that are considered very lucky sweets, honey jar, Gold, silver, money, coins and lamps. Every gift denotes something very special features and this is the reason that Italian people love spreading their happiness by sharing these gifts.

Honey signifies sweetness and peace; gold and other precious metals are to bring prosperity and lamps are to illuminate the year with light.

Another funny tradition in Italy on New Year is to wear red inner wears. It is auspicious to welcome the new beginning by ringing in ‘La Fiesta di San Silvestro’ which means – New Years Eve in Italy.

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Traditional New Year Celebrations in Ireland Ireland is considered to be a country of many beliefs, customs, and tradition.

Ireland have many New Year related customs and traditions, with most of them being meant more for fun and amusement. There is one such tradition of organizing New Year’s dips, which are organized around the waters of either Irish Sea or Atlantic Ocean. People are made to go through ice cold waters with short swims. There is also a tradition of cleansing the house well before the New Year Day arrives, as doing is believed to bring good luck in the coming year.

People keep their cellar equipped with coals, and house with abundant of provisions, as doing so is believed to ensure a bountiful coming year. There is another tradition which calls for banging on Christmas bread on walls and doors of the house, which is done with a belief that it sways bad luck out and brings good luck in. Some also believe that it ensures ade-

quate bread for the coming year.

The tradition of first footing is prominently followed in Ireland, as a part of which one expects a dark, tall, young, and a good looking man to arrive first on the threshold on the New Year’s Day. It is believed to be a symbol of good luck in the coming year. However, a woman, a blonde, or a red haired female first arriving on the threshold is considered to be a sign of grief and bad luck for the coming year. There is another tradition followed by young unmarried women of the house, who put a little bit of mistletoe under their pillow before they sleep on New Year’s Eve. This is done with a belief that they will be conferred with a true lover in the coming year.

Traditional New Year Celebrations in Holland There are few traditions which are rigorously followed by the people of Holland during the time of New Year. Though, most of them hold their roots in the Dutch soil, others have been much more locally rooted and followed. Everyone ensure to clean up their houses before New Year arrives, as doing so is considered to be a part of purification process.

For this, people collect Juniper and

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another popular dish for the evening, which is prepared few days ago before the big day.

water after sunset. There is a tradition of carrying Juniper branches to home, which are later burned with a belief that doing so sways all prowling germs and diseases out of the place. According to a widely popular Holland belief, a person who wakes up most6 early in the morning n the household on the day of New Year, would take up Hit pint to spiced ale it over those who are still sleeping.

Quite similar to the first footing tradition followed in England, Holland also have a eminent and profound first footing tradition, as a part of which the first person arriving on the threshold of the house defines the luck of those residing in for the rest of the year. In case, a dark haired, young, and good lucking man arrives, it is considered as a symbol of good luck. In case, a woman, a blonde, or a red haired arrives, it symbolizes for bad luck.

Traditional New Year Celebrations in Germany People in Germany intently abide with their customs and traditions while celebrating New Year. There are many such traditions, with few of them being immensely popular among German people. One such tradition is of foretelling the future of the coming year, which is called as ‘Bleigiessen’. It is performed by falling molten lead in cold water. The shape then formed in the water is considered as the basis of the predictions made for the future of a person. For

instance, a heart or ring shaped formation suggests wedding, a ship shaped formation suggests journey or travelling, a pig shaped formation suggests abundance of food, etc.

In Germany, there is a major following for the tradition of leaving a bit of the New Year’s Eve food till the midnight, till the time New Year arrives. There is a traditional belief that doing so confers plenty of food for the entire coming year. Also, a dish of carp or herring (special dish of fish), and carrots and cabbage on the platter, along with champagne raised for a toast on New Year’s Eve is considered to be bring financial stability for the coming year. Also, people share meat and cheese with close friends and family members over the feast. Also, lentil soup with wieners is

Traditional New Year Celebrations in Costa Rica There is an old and vastly followed New Year tradition of running twice around the house or crossing the neighborhood street with a suitcase or a backpack in the hand or on the back respectively.

According to beliefs, doing so ensures travelling in the coming year, and those with any travelling aspirations never miss a chance to do it on December 31.

There is another principally followed tradition of cleaning and sweeping the entire house by the women on December 31, as doing so is believed to sway away all the past evils. Another one calls for throwing a pan full of water over one’s shoulder, as doing is believed to sway away all the bad luck of the past year, and confers one with good luck in the coming year.

There are some amusing New Year traditions which are widely practiced among the natives of Costa Rica. One among them is wearing red underwear on New Year with a hope that the coming year will make them meet their spouse or true lover; and wearing yellow with a hope of getting conferred with good luck in the coming time. Eating twelve grapes at midnight, with each one dedicated to one month of the Old Year, and making wish with every grape is also a traditional way of bidding farewell to the past. The feast thrown on New Year’s Eve is necessarily and traditionally required to have pierna de cerdo (a leg of pork) as the main course served.

Termed as the Switzerland of America, Costa Rica offers whole world of options for those who wish to have a gala and unforgettable New Year time. Apart from its rich tradition, the scenic beauty lying in the rain forests, charismatic mountains, and exhilarating beaches of Costa Rica ensures one to have a good time there. With the time of New Year drawing close, once can evidently witness the rich tradition and customs followed by the people of Costa Rica, who believe in celebrating their time with immense fervor.

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Traditional New Year Celebrations in Costa Rica There is an old and vastly followed New Year tradition of running twice around the house or crossing the neighborhood street with a suitcase or a backpack in the hand or on the back respectively.

According to beliefs, doing so ensures travelling in the coming year, and those with any travelling aspirations never miss a chance to do it on December 31.

There is another principally followed tradition of cleaning and sweeping the entire house by the women on December 31, as doing so is believed to sway away all the past evils. Another one calls for throwing a pan full of water over one’s shoulder, as doing is believed to sway away all the bad luck of the past year, and confers one with good luck in the coming year.

There are some amusing New Year traditions which are widely practiced among the natives of Costa Rica. One among them is wearing red underwear on New Year with a hope that the coming year will make them meet their spouse or true lover; and wearing yellow with a hope of getting conferred with good luck in the coming time. Eating twelve grapes at midnight, with each one dedicated to one month of the Old Year, and making wish with every grape is also a traditional way of bidding farewell to the past. The feast thrown on New Year’s Eve is necessarily and tradi-

tionally required to have pierna de cerdo (a leg of pork) as the main course served.

Termed as the Switzerland of America, Costa Rica offers whole world of options for those who wish to have a gala and unforgettable New Year time. Apart from its rich tradition, the scenic beauty lying in the rain forests, charismatic mountains, and exhilarating beaches of Costa Rica ensures one to have a good time there. With the time of New Year drawing close, once can evidently witness the rich tradition and customs followed by the people of Costa Rica, who believe in celebrating their time with immense fervor.

Traditional New Year Celebrations in Buddhist Any New Year celebration, whether social or private, initiates after offering

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prayers and worship to Lord Buddha.

According to Buddhist traditions, no celebrations or festivals are considered to be complete until and unless one lights up candles in the temples and monasteries, as doing so is considered to be a symbol of showing love and respect to the blessed souls and to the supreme power. Also, it is considered to bless petitioner with good luck and happiness for the coming time. The same goes for New Year celebrations as well. On New Year day, people in Buddhist countries make a visit to temples and monasteries, bath Buddha statues, offer prayers and worship to Lord Buddha, and call for getting conferred with happy and peaceful times ahead. All other mighty deities are also worshipped, and people sing songs to mark their homage and admiration to them. Most of these songs are directed towards glorifying the powers and abilities of Buddhist deities.

On the day of Buddhist New Year, people take a look on their past lives, and

try to identify and rectify the mistakes.

Other than that, people buy new clothes, clean up and decorate their households and surroundings, and visit all close friends and families to mark their wishes and share gifts on New Year. Bursting firecrackers is another important part of traditional New Year celebrations.

People gather on streets, or in neighborhoods, to light up firecrackers as soon as the clock at the midnight turns twelve. It is followed by New Yeas wishes with all those present around. There is also a customary part to celebrations, as a part of which special sweet dishes for the occasion are prepared to be served at Buddhist New Year Feast.

Berlin Open Air New year Party The highlighting aspect of New Year celebrations in Berlin is the open-air party, which is stated to be the largest and biggest of its kind in the world. This party is organized at the Brandenburg Gate, a prominent landmark in the history and present of Germany as well as Berlin.

More than a million of live spectators and visitors from all corners of the world come to Berlin to be a part of this astonishing and one of its kind New

Year celebration. The character and passion with which this open air party is celebrated is incomparable to any of the parties organized anywhere in the world.

New Year Celebrations in Argentina New Year celebrations in Argentina witness people coming out of their houses to be a part of the street parties.

Also, special grand parties are organized in clubs, hotels, and other party places. Arrangements are made for drinking, eating, dance, music, and celebration. People along with their friends and family members party throughout the New Year’s Eve; and eagerly wait for the clock to turn twelve. As soon as clock turns twelve, people sing, dance, and celebrate.

Bursting crackers is an intact part of celebrations of New Year in Argentina, and small children and people of young age leave no stone unturned to ensure that the grandest and most appealing of fireworks show occur in their part as soon as the moment of New Year arrives.

Usually, the entire family comes out of their houses to move to party places, and to be a part of the firework show.

Fireworks usually go on till the dawn of the first day of the New Year, with people dancing, singing, eating, drinking, and celebrating during the whole night.

The majority of the population of Argentina is Roman Catholic. On the first dawn of the New Year, they prefer

to go to Churches and Cathedrals to offer prayers to God for happiness, peace, and prosperity for the New Year.

The afternoon time is usually booked for picnics, swimming, or family gatherings. Though, it is not a stern tradition, but still out of their generosity and love, elderly people confer young kids of the family with gifts and goodies.

New Year Celebrations in Amsterdam Almost all the clubs, discotheques, pubs, hotels, and restaurants go into a detailed planning well before the arrival of New Year to decide the theme of the New Year parties. One gets to see the craziest and most unusual themes making it to the New Year parties, with party crowd getting in with the wackiest of costumes, and then singing, dancing, and celebrat-

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ing to the celebration tunes.

However, one can also find typical New Year celebrations, where one can have good time celebrating New Year with one’s family. Also, there are adequate quality options for those who wish to spend their New Year Eve with their special one.

Other than that, large numbers of street parties are organized all around the town, where local people as well as tourists from all over the world come, gather, participate, and celebrate New Year. For the fact, these street parties hold the true soul of the Amsterdam New Year celebrations, as these actually hold and reflect the true essence of the Dutch tradition. Before heading to the midnight New Year celebrations, special dinners for the day are served to the guests in all such parties.

Traditionally, people in Amsterdam hold a tradition of consuming special sweet treats on New Year, as well as the during the entire month leading to it.

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The special sweet treats go with the name of ‘oliebollen’ and ‘appelflappen’.

While oliebollen are round shaped doughnuts coated with icing sugar, appelflappen are delicious apple fritters.

One can easily find vendors and stalls selling these two special sweet treaties, a month ago before the date of New Year.

There is also a celebrated tradition of lighting firecrackers, which is visibly more popular among small kids.

Though, it’s difficult to find a person without champagne in hand, some exceptions which one might found can be seen bursting firecrackers.

New Year Traditions in the US Gatherings and fun moments includes watching of championship football games in the stadiums. The streets are crowded with youth and elderly people dressed fashionably to welcome the new year with great joy.

The Times Square in the New York City hosts several events which is hosted by the television celebrity Dick Clark.

Many people love watching these programs broadcasted on the television with all their family and friends. The streets are decorated with lanterns, flash lights and colored papers. Flags are also

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adorned to express happiness. Giant vibrant colored electric apples are lowered to the ground at the time when people start saying “Happy New Year”.

American New Year customs are very colorful and entertaining event. You can have fun at the dance parties which is one of the major celebrations on New Year eve. At the stroke of midnight all the Americans shares kisses and express their New Year greetings. This tradition came in existence from the masked ball which symbolizes evil spirits. It is believed that when you kiss it wades off the veil spirits and purifies the new beginning.

Traditional New Year Celebrations in Venezuela Traditionally, the New Year celebrations made in Venezuela are very much similar to the celebrations made in other South American countries, and the European country of Spain. Most of the traditions followed during the time are believed to confer its practitioner with good luck in the coming time. Some of the prominent traditions include wearing red underwear, which is believed to confer one with a love partner in the coming year. Similarly, wearing yellow underwear is believed to confer one with deep contentment in New Year.

There is another tradition of having a high value bill, which is believed to confer one with wealth and prosperity in

the coming New Year. There is another prominently followed tradition of moving out of the house with some luggage in hand on New Year’s Eve. Also, people write wishes o piece of papers, and then burn them with a hope that they get fulfilled in the coming year.

Traditional New Year Celebrations in Mayan According to traditions of Mayans, there are number of deities who are followed and worshipped. Each coming year is dedicated to a certain God. As a part of the celebrations to welcome New Year, new idols and images of the concerned deity are prepared well in advance. Also, entrances and trappings of all temples and sacred places are deconsecrate and are painted blue.

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Blue is considered as a sacred color by Mayan followers. There is a belief that once everything is put into place as per customs and traditions; the concerned God enters through a direction, which has traditionally been associated with that concerned deity. Other than this, there are few other prominently followed New Yeas traditions in Mayan such as people pull down old pottery and fiber mats, buy themselves new clothes, put up new hat, and carry the traditional Mayan bag The core of the New Year celebrations as made by Mayans revolves around celebrating the phase with which life has gone a full circle, to arrive at a New Year. To signify the same aspect in their celebrations, several rituals and traditions are followed. Mayan New Year is also a time when ceremonies are conducted to introduce new priests to the priests’ community, by making them engage into community services.

Other than various traditional ceremo-

nies, one can also witness a not-sointense reflection of modern day celebrations. As a part of it, baseball games are played, and social fire ceremonies are organized during the month of Wayeb. Sunrise and sunset ceremonies are another prominent part of celebrations. Other than that, few mid day celebration ceremonies are organized around the Lake Atitlán. During this time, people love to dance to welcome the New Year. People show gratitude to the past time of the previous year, and build up an optimistic attitude towards the New Year to arrive.

New Year Celebrations in Britain New Year celebrations in British saw a lot of planning and preparation going in before the key day arrives. Traditionally, British New Year celebrations begins on New Year’s Eve, i.e. 31st December of the old year, and go on till the dawn of the New Year’s Day, i.e. January 1st of the New Year. Setting off fireworks is an important celebration tradition, which gained eminence in last few years.

As soon as church bell rings twelve at the midnight, these fireworks are set off.

Also, people all around the place, whether in houses, streets or parties, wish and hug one another while spread-

ing and celebrating immense cheer and joy associated with New Year. Also, tradition of sending gifts, presents, New Year cards, flowers, cakes, and candles to near and dear ones have also gain immense popularity.

The Edinburgh part of Scotland holds a massive party on New Year’s Eve, which extends from Prince’s Street and goes on through Royal Mile to end at Edinburgh Castle. However, not everyone can be a part of this regal party.

There is a tradition of opening the back door of the house as soon as the church bell rings twelve. It is considered to be a reflection of one’s farewell to the old year. Then a dark haired moon, preferably young and good looking, is asked to enter through the front door with salt, coal, and bread in his possession. Doing so is traditionally believed to bring good luck, and also ensure abundance of food (bread), money (salt), and warm (coal) in the coming year.

One should prefer to bring in a stranger.

Also a blonde, a woman, or a red-haired are unwelcomed, as they are considered to be bring bad luck to the house.

Japanese New Year Customs There are a number of Japanese New Year customs, among them, some important ones are mentioned below: • In order to keep away the evil spirits, the Japanese hangs a straw rope

in front of the entrance of their home.

This brings good fortune.

• At the juncture of New Year, they start laughing and they think that this would keep away the evil spirits.

• The Japanese go to the temple and ring the temples bells 108 times.

They think that ringing the bell 108 times will keep away all the evil forces.

• Those, who believe in the Shinto religion, decorate their houses with green plants and bamboo. Green plants signify new life and bamboo signifies honesty.

• Japanese makes lobsters with paper and decorate their house with them. They think that they back side of the lobsters resembles an aged person, which symbolizes an earnest desire for

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endurance.

Japanese New Year celebrations start from January 1 and it lasts for two weeks. It is celebrated in two festivals: The Greater festival and the Lesser festival. In the Greater Festival, Japanese people offer prayers for their dead family and friends. In the Lesser festival, they offer prayers for having good crops.

Following the prayer, the bird-scaring ritual begins.

Apart from all these New Year traditions of Japan, they also play games on the New Year eve. In fact, in some communities, it is mandatory to plat Japanese New Year games. Some traditional games are takoage, fukuwarai, sugoroku, karuta , koma, hanetsuki etc. There is also a custom of arranging entertainment shows during the New Year celebrations.

Japanese people arrange a lavish dinner for the New Year eve. The traditional Japanese New Year dinner consists of boiled seaweed, mashed sweet potato with chestnut, fish cakes, sweetened black soybeans, and simmered burdock root.

New Year traditions in Mexico One tradition is to eat twelve grapes at midnight on 31st December. While eating, people make a wish for the coming New Year.

Mexicans search for luck in various innovative ways. If you want to have good luck in love in the New Year, wear red underwear. If you are searching for good luck with money, wear yellow underwear.

If you think of traveling in the New Year, Mexicans normally take their luggage outside of their house and go for a walk at midnight.

Another New Year Mexican tradition is about cleanliness in the New Year.

People take a bath on New Year’s Eve and some even wash their pets and cars.

Apart from these traditions, people eat various traditional foods on New Year’s Eve. A staple food is dried and salted codfish called Bacalao. Toasts are prepared with sparkling cider and ponche which is a hot fruit punch is also prepared.