Vegreville News Advertiser - November 10, 2014

VOL. 67 NO. 44

T H E PA P E R T H AT ’ S G O I N G P L AC E S !

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014

A.L. Horton School conquers local hunger

MarloweGlassfordandSimon Lopushinsky, Relationship Managers for FCC stand with students from A.L. Horton School.“Our school collected 1,132 pounds of food, more than we have ever generated for the Drive Away Hunger program.” Principal Greg Probert stated.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo) Rosanne Fortier

The wonderful feeling of giving was contagious on October 29 when A.L. Horton’s students helped FCC’s staff load bags of food to FCC’s truck for FCC Drive Away Hunger’s program and tour.

Principal Greg Probert stated that their school collected 1,132 pounds of food which is the most this school has ever generated for this event.

“The head office in Regina has a full-time

Drive Away Hunger team who works with Food Bank Canada. FCC is one of the Food Banks’ largest supporters.”

Marlowe Glassford, Relationship Manager for FCC said.

“Vegreville’s FCC office staff volunteered to organize the local Drive Away Hunger campaign where this team got people involved to do the pick-up and delivery of the food.

It’s a great program because the food is collected locally and then it’s

given to the local Food Bank.”

“We feel overwhelmed and think it is just awesome the support we received and huge donation of food from FCC’s Drive Away Hunger program and are so grateful for the generosity of the community. Everything will be put to good use where it will go in the hands of people who need it.” Cecile Homeniuk, President of Vegreville’s Food Bank said.

Students deliver Halloween to seniors See page 5 for story

Massive sale at Sunshine Club offers indoor sunshine See page 6 for story

Kids stamp autumn in time See page 19 for story

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St. Mary’s School’s modernization project builds a welcome space for students Chris Woollard and Erin Murray, architects from ONPA Architectural Firm who are experienced in school designing present the design presentation for the modernization for St. Mary’s School, which has a projected completion date for September 2016. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier St. Mary’s School has been approved for funding from the Alberta Government for a modernization project which has a projected completion date for September 2016.

On September 23 at the St. Mary’s Parent Council meeting, Erin Murray and Chris Woollard, architects who are experienced with school projects from the ONPA Architectural Firm presented their design presentation for the finished project which has some wiggle within the design.

It was noted that this plan is ‘high quality, unique with a lot of thought involved to it.’

Structural wise, the building is good and this modernization is meant to bring the core part of the building to what it needs by doing a general touch up and providing more functional space. Every classroom will have an operational thermostat.

This modernization will be done in a two-phase process with the addition and sidewalk possibly being done this year and the rest will be done next year and during the summer. It will be designed while they are constructing it. There will be a transition plan that will reflect on how to blend this project in with the regular routine of the students. The goal is to build the newer construction first so there is the least disruption to students possible; portables will be added and most of the construction will be done at the off-peak times from school.

From surveys taken by the parents, it was noted that an area for hands-on and physical activities were the prime focus.

“I believe there is a collapsed pipe in the parking lot that will be fixed. In the school’s entrance, we will put an entrance canopy to make it more welcoming and to modernize it a bit. The administration area is undersized and will get a boost in this area.

The science lab will be gutted and modernized

where the teal area will be the CTS labs and the gymnasium will get an addition to the space.”

Murray stated.

“In more detail, the administration area will have a featured wall that is eye-catching and speaks of what the school believes.

We will keep one of the bathrooms but will make it a universally accessible bathroom stall. As you approach the administration area, we’re shifting the way that you enter the space; there will be all glass with the option of having a set of doors which will be open or closed, depending on what administration’s needs are.” Murray explained.

“Then there will be small waiting area for parents and a large administration desk for both the administration and accounts clerk.”

“Further down, there will be a room that is devoted to an infirmary to have a place to go to if someone is sick. There is an additional exit to the hallway which is easily accessible to the bathroom and it will have a secondary access point for administration. Then there will be the Principal’s and the Vice-Principal’s office.

They will be facing two break-out rooms for testing.

“There will be a workroom and storage space for teachers and now there is a CONTINUED TO PAGE 22

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Some thought for food Michael Simpson Advertiser Editorial

No, I haven’t got the title backwards. I’d like for some local businesses to give some thought for fo o d .

I n for mat ion recently presented to me about food and the “best before date” conundrum has prompted me to ask local grocery stores – in a calm, neutral manner – what are you doing with your food once the BB date has passed?

The reason I ask is because it has been suggested that perhaps some consideration could be given to taking products that can no longer sit on the shelf and donating them to the local food bank as opposed to being tossed in the dumpster a day after the Best Before date is reached.

Immediately, I’m sure images of boxes of rotting chow come to people’s minds, I know it came to mine until I looked deeper into the research I was given by a local citizen. The truth is, food does not magically turn to vile globs of poison once the best before date is reached.

In fact, it can remain safe to eat for some time.

Manufacturers put these dates on for the purpose of selling food at its’ freshest point and to remove liability for eating spoiled food. This does not mean however, that once a food isn’t at maximum freshness, it can’t be enjoyed by someone.

I’ll use the analogy of a banana. No one would spend money on banana’s that have some brown spots on the peel at a store, but you’d eat them if they were sitting on the counter of your own home, because you well know that, aside from perhaps some marginal

bruising, if any, the banana is still good to eat.

Bread, if frozen a day after the best before date, can still be frozen and enjoyed weeks later once thawed. Canned goods usually have a few weeks, if not months, left after best before dates come and go. And don’t act like you’ve never put a little of the mystery mustard on your bologna sandwich that you made. Yes, the mustard that’s at least two months past the date, but smells f ine and looks f ine. In fact, you’re probably considering that a “win” for the little

guy.

So let’s talk liability then, because obviously that’s a fair point to consider.

Under the Charitable Donation of Food Act, a person who donates food or who distributes donated food to another person is not liable for damages resulting from injury or death caused by the consumption of food unless the food was adulterated, rotten, or other wise unf it for human consumption, and in donating the food, the person intended to injure or to cause death of the recipient of the food or acted with

reckless disregard. The same exemption applies to a director, off icer, agent or employee of a corporation or a volunteer who provides services or assistance to a corporation doing the same.

That’s pretty much word for word from the leg islat ion.

The “between the lines” part is that some manner of judgment is required, yes, but food that is clearly not spoiled after the date could be put to good use right here in town at the local food

News Advertiser Page 3 bank, which takes into account shelf life dates when they cycle out their stock.

And yes, a phone call has been made and it’s been conf irmed that in the event food that is past the Best Before date is given, provided it is in good shape and clearly not spoiled, they will accept it and use it immediately.

Consider the approaching Christmas season.

Food f lies off the shelves at the Food Bank this time of year for families in need of a little extra

help. Things that are being tossed in the dumpster could still be used elsewhere.

Take a moment to take stock of your stock.

Discuss it with your managers. Perhaps an extra moment could be given when rotating stock to set up a “Food Bank ” bin in the back that could take a weekly trip over to the Vegreville Food Bank located at t he Maple St reet Worship Center.

No pressure, just a thought for food.

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Smile of the

WEEK

Friends and Fun

The seniors and Mrs.Dyer’s Grade four students from A.L.Horton School present a treat to the residents at Heritage House on October 22 at Friends and Fun where they create masks together. This is an intergeneration event that connects seniors and children in a positive light. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier Mrs. Dyer’s Grade four students from A.L. Horton School presented a treat to the residents at Heritage House on October 22 when they held Friends and Fun, which was a time when they gave the decorations they made in class to help the seniors get into the Halloween spirit and created masks with the seniors for Heritage House’s Halloween party. Each of these masks was unique, just like the people who designed them. “We have this event to help the chil-

dren have fun while they connect with the seniors.” Mrs. Dyer said. “The original idea was these students studied the history of Alberta so last year, we interviewed the seniors about their life in the past.”

“We really enjoy having the 20 students at Heritage House.

There was perfect interaction with the seniors and children.

It’s good for children who don’t have grand-parents close by or alive.” Kathy Sawchuk, recreational aide added.

Name: Rebecca Henry Likes: animals, my family Dislikes: mosquitoes, raw onions.

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Students deliver Halloween to seniors

Rosanne Fortier On October 31, the residents at Homestead Lodge were in an appropriate trance for Halloween as they watched a series of spirited performance by the grades three and four classes from Mrs. Bombak,

Ms. Melnyk and Mrs. Dyer. These students vocalized and acted out the Halloween songs-I’m a Pumpkin, Old Witch Mary had a Haunted House, Woman in a Graveyard and more with their creative costumes on

that added an intriguing effect.

Following this, the young people socialized with the seniors. “They are such a nice bunch of smart and well-behaved children,” the residents commented.

There were plenty of body action as these A.L.Horton’s students perform a pulchritudinous performance of Halloween songs for residents of Homestead Lodge on October 31.(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Mundare Floor Curling brings home Silver

Veg floor curling team takes 1st

Ed Perlik, Helen Perlik, Eugenia Panych and Sam Wasylynchuk brought home silver plaques from a tournament in Tom’s Lake B.C. Mayor Charlie Gargus presented Appreciation Awards to the intrepid curlers. (Lois Zyla/Submitted)

On October 2 a Vegreville team took first place in an Alberta Floor Curling league in Sherwood Park. Nick Labatiuk – skip, Nellie Labatiuk – third, John Gared – second, and Rose Rosa – lead.We all enjoyed the day. (Nick Labatiuk/Submitted)

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Massive sale at Sunshine Club offers indoor sunshine Rosanne Fortier Amidst the chance to meet Ve g r e v i l l e ’s Sunshine Club ’s new e xecut ive a nd boa rd memb e r s , shop p e r s f requented a cosmos of 4 0 table s t hat boasted such delights a s wh ite e le ph a nt items, tradeshow products, art and craft deco gems at the Craft Sa le and F lea Market at S en ior Cit i z ens Su nsh i ne Club on October 18.

Dawn Hoggins, vendor for R ek i nd led Treasures created the hom e m a d e , r e p u rposed items at her b o ot h . “ I ’v e b e en doing crafts and painting a l l my life and for the last t wo years, I have been doing this art because I love it and I believe in recyc l ing. Ever y t h ing I make is from reused, repurposed and recy-

cled materia ls, not one item is t he sa me.”

Daw n sa id. “ I don’t f ind it hard to make these products; it gives me something to do at home.”

The members of the organizing craft commit tee and Sunshine Club ’s board members include Marian Lirette, Phyl lis Wa r b u r t o n , Anne Soldan, Jocelyan Wa g n e r, D way ne Hlady, Nick Chrapko, Marie Wispinsk i, A l Belzi le and Ma rlene Roth. “Anyone 50 or older ca n obta in a membership. If you r spouse is 50 and you’re younger, we w i l l let you join t he c lub.”

Nick Chrapko, President sa id about t he Su nsh i ne Club “ We want to inform the publ ic that they are welcome to v isit or take part in the activ i-

t ies at a ny t ime, no matter what age they are. If they w ish to participate on a reg ular basis, they need to get a membership. A new feat ure is we have t wo computers w it h

wireless inter net access on t hem a nd give free basic computer lessons to members.”

At the greeting desk was Phyl lis Warburton and Anne Soldan, who

are both board members. “ T he Sunshine Club is open ever y day. We have t he Su nsh i ne Club for people to have f un together and if they wish to help out, that ’s

good too. We play pool, f loor c u rl ing, a nd ca rds a nd host Christmas parties and a re a lway s open to sug gest ions.” Phyl l is commented.

Shoppers frequent a cosmos of 40 tables that boasted such delights as white elephant booths, tradeshow products and art and craft deco gems at the Craft Sale and Flea Market at Vegreville’s Senior Citizens Sunshine Club on October 18. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Early Christmas shopping coming to Vegreville Rosanne Fortier Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce is offering an opportunit y to purchase an authentic, homemade gift that was created with love and care by its vendor at VDCC’s 13th annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale on November 15 at Ve g r e v i l l e Social Centre.

This is VDCC’s largest sale ever which features 50 tables and 34

vendors, concession, pictures with Santa, hay rides, Christmas music and prizes, all for the admission cost of a non-perishable food item for Vegreville Food Bank or an unwrapped toy for the Christmas Bureau. It’s a perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.

“Our sale is special and it has lasted 13 years because it is made up of only hand-crafted products; everything in it is

unique, you can’t go to the store and buy the items our vendors sell.

Products are people’s own creations and inventions which has come out of their own thoughts where they made something no one has ever considered before and customers can’t buy any other place. We will have everything from oil paintings, wheat-weaving, wood-work ing, sewing, baking, quilting, hand-crafted jew-

elr y, f lower arrangements and many more items.” Elaine Kucher, General Manager for Chamber of Commerce, stated. “The best presents are the unique ones that people don’t expect to receive. These homemade items provide the shoppers with a unique experience because often they don’t know what they are looking for until they get to the sale.”

“We will have local

Ten years of satisfied local customers and vendors Rosanne Fortier The longevity of the 10th annual Christmas Home Based Business Trade Show on November 15 at Vegreville Centennial Library owes itself to the unique gifts available, made possible by rounding up many home-based businesses and putting them under one roof. Current organizer Jennifer Hladilo has promised lots of shopping will be available with 45 tables and 30 vendors at this trade show, which offers a wealth of original, one-of-a-kind products that can’t be found in stores, and will help people draw up memories of the unique presents they

received. “This trade show sells make-up and skin care, trendy new leggings, candles that have seasonal fragrances, Jamberry Nails has seasonal nail patterns and many other products are available that have a Christmas theme to them.”

Hladilo said. “We are determined to find new vendors with unique, oneof-a-kind items. We have new handmade bamboo fabric clothing offered by a local gal from Sea of Wolves Design, which is definitely clothing you won’t find anywhere else.”

“It’s a really fun day for everyone involved. What really makes this trade show endure is we have a

big focus on local vendors; people want to come out and support their neighbor, friend, school teacher or co-worker. It’s neat to know that they are supporting people they know.

It’s a win-win day for local shoppers and vendors.”

The organizers are very community-oriented and even the signage and sandwich boards for the event were made at the woodworking shop by the students at the Vegreville High School.

“We have door prizes, complimentary refreshments, beverages and snacks too. We are really pleased that the Chamber of Commerce’s Arts and

Crafts Sale is happening the same day as our trade show because it’s nice that people who are coming out to shop can find a homemade gift at one place and a unique commercial gift that might be on someone’s wish list at our sale at the library.” Hladilo said.

vendors and many vendors will arrive from within a two hour radius.” Kucher said.

“One thing different this year, we are combining with Vegreville Emergency Services who won’t be having their Spirit of Christmas event. Something new to us is Emergency Ser vices is bringing Santa and hayrides over and we invited Vegreville Food Ba n k a nd Christmas Bureau to

come over.” Kucher mentioned.

“I think having our Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale on the same day as the Christmas Home-Based Business Trade Show at the librar y will have us compliment each other because it gives people more of an incentive to go out of their homes or come into town because now there will be two locations for them to shop at.” Kucher added.

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It’s not about the pie!

Dan Beaudette Publisher Recently the Atco Electric Transmission Division employees in Vegreville were put to a challenge by Christina Clark, Vice-President of Transmission Planning & Operations, to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and NWT. Christina challenged three groups: Grand Prairie, Edmonton (which was only one work group) and Vegreville to see who could raise the most money for the Alzheimer’s Society.

The area that raised the most money would get a change to throw a pie in

the face of the Vice President.

A total of $1,925 was raised and the Vegreville group raised a grand total of $1,184 for the Society and had the opportunity to toss the pie in Christina’s face. Christina travelled from Edmonton on Thursday, October 9, as Vegreville raised the most funds and had the opportunity to throw the pie.

Marvin Warwick raised the most money and he was given the opportunity to throw the pie. Before throwing the pie, Marvin had only one concern, “Will I have a job tomorrow?” he said jokingly. All

in all everything went well and the Alzheimer’s Society came out the winner.

Atco Electric employees across all the EPIC in total raised $4.1 million, which was half employee generated and half a contribution from Atco Electric, to charities of their choice in the past year. Christina said “This is very important to our employees that live in these communities, and is a great fund raiser for community charities.

They are a valued member of the Vegreville community and our hats go off to them.”

Well Done.

Marvin wonders “will I still have a job tomorrow?” as he prepares to toss the pie.

In your face!

Atco Electric VP Christina Clark looks like she is ready for Halloween and in her words,“It wasn’t that bad.”

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Boils and Ghouls on parade

Creativity at its maximum was the name of the game as peacocks, dark angels, spider women, construction gals, brides, farmers and every costume imaginable promenaded in A.L. Horton’s gym during their Halloween’s parade on October 31. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Legion kicks in support for Minor Soccer

Vegreville Minor Soccer Association (VMSA) accepted a donation of $1000 from the Vegreville Royal Canadian Legion.VMSA is very grateful for the donation and the support from the Legion.

(Theresa Bernardo/Submitted)

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Be Careful What You Say (and How You Say It) Lisa Topilko VolunteerServicesCoordinator,FCSS If you are the parent of a young person who’s involved in sports, dance, or extracurricular activities, be careful what you say to the volunteers who run these programs. I happened to be part of a conversation recently with several mothers who regularly accept the volunteer roles required for nonprofit groups: sport coach/ manager, dance club executive, school council secretary, etc.

These moms were discouraged because other parents (who were not volunteering) were critical of the volunteer work being done.

This is so unfair. Perhaps what is needed is some education, so that the people doing the criticizing could learn that these volunteer roles require time, skills, leadership, and patience, among other things.

Some empathy for the volunteer worker would go a long way, too. We need to realize that, as a parent and perhaps working parent, it’s difficult to come up with the time required. Some of these volunteers will give up sleep time or play time in order to complete their volunteer tasks.

Encouragement is needed, not criticism. An offer of help would be appreciated, no doubt!

Imagine what would happen if all the volunteers in all the dance clubs, for example, quit.

There would be hundreds of youngsters in our town who would then have no place to participate in this physical and creative activity together. Their

quality of life would go down, and their families would no doubt feel the difference. These developing students wouldn’t be working with their peers on any productions, shows, or competitions, and so their

social development would be lacking, too. And this community wouldn’t have the satisfaction of seeing “our” children involved in this healthy and fun activity. Other dancers in neighbouring communities

would miss having Vegreville kids at the regional and provincial events, too. Yes, I know the dance teachers are paid professionals, but without the labour and behind-the-scenes paperwork of the parent volun-

teer committees, those teachers would not have a job here.

So, before you yell at your daughter’s volunteer soccer coach for benching her, or berate the gymnastics volunteer president for schedule changes,

be prepared to step back and think. Be careful what you say to these volunteers, for they are giving and giving, and people who are not prepared to give need to stay quiet and start supporting.

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Fun in the snow

Andrew School kindergarten student, Alyssa Calfat, had fun Gr. 1 & 2 students, David Terrell, Kristina Lopes & Kaley Matte, made good use of Andrew School students,Evan Lamash,Britt McAmmond & DavidTerrell, making snowballs with the new fallen snow that arrived spent their recess rolling a huge snowball.(Andrew School/Submitted) shortly before Halloween. (Andrew School/Submitted) the new fallen snow in Andrew. (Andrew School/Submitted)

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Legion donates to FCSS

Fred Duckett (left), Treasurer of Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 Vegreville,brought$200toVegreville&DistrictFamily&Community Support Services (FCSS) to support preventive social programs in our community. Gratefully accepting is Theresa Bernardo, Assistant Manager at FCSS. (Lisa Topilko/Submitted)

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День Перемоги Olena Babiy Напередодні святкування Дня Пам’яті в Канаді хочемо розповісти про аналогічне свято, яке відзначається в Україні, - День Перемоги.

9 травня 1945 року було оголошено про підписання Акту про капіт уляцію німецьких збройних сил, який означав п е р е м о г у радянського народу проти німецькофашистських загарбників в в Другій cвітовій війні. З цього моменту кожного року 9 травня всі пострадянські країни (крім країн Балтії) святкують перемогу в війні, вшановують пам’ять загиблих та вітають ветеранів. Цікаво, що, враховуючи жахливі наслідки війни, це свято було скасовано у 1948 році. Але у 1965 році цей день отримав статус державного свята і став неробочим днем. Саме з цього часу започаткувалась т р а д и ц і я влаштовувати в цей урочисті день військові паради на Червоній площі в Москві. Після розпаду

СРСР ця традиція продовжується поc трад янськими країнами. Щодо святкувань Дня Перемоги в Україні, то окрім військового параду, який т р а д и ц і й н о проходить на Площі Незалежності в Києві, майже у всіх містах країни відбуваються святкові мітинги і концерти. На такі свята почесно запрошуються ветерани війни, де їх вшановують представники влади. Офіційні заходи з а в ж д и продовжуються с в я т к о в и м и концертами на головних площах міст. Ще одна традиція святкування Дня Перемоги в Україні, яка продовжується з року в рік, запрошення ветеранів війни до шкіл на зустрічі з учнями. На цих зустрічах учасники війни розказують молодому поколінню про Другу світову війну і відповідають на запитання про свої героїчні подвиги.

Lo, the Octa-carrot!

An octa-carrot came out of Mundare resident Lois Zyla’s garden during the harvest this year. It should make a fine carrot cake for sure. (Lois Zyla/Submitted)

Victory Day On the eve of Remembrance Day in Canada I would like to tell about a similar holiday celebrated in Ukraine – Victory Day. On May 9, 1945 it was announced about the signing of The German Instrument of Surrender, the document which proclaimed the victory of the Soviet people over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. Since then every year on the 9th of May all post-Soviet countries (except for the Baltics) celebrate the victory in the Second World War, commemorating fallen soldiers and surviving

veterans.

Interesting to know, that considering the horrible consequences of the war, the celebration of Victory Day was canceled in 1948. However, in 1965, this day was proclaimed as a statutory holiday and a non-working day. Since then it was made tradition to hold at that day military parades in Red Square in Moscow.

After the Soviet Union collapse, this tradition has been continued by post-Soviet countries.

According the celebration of Victory Day in Ukraine, in addition to the military parade which is traditionally held in Independence Square in Kiev, almost every Ukrainian city holds official celebrations

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and concerts.

Traditionally veterans are invited to participate in these celebrations, where they are honored by the authorities. Official celebrations are always followed by the concert on the main city square.

There is another tradition of celebrating

Victory Day in Ukraine – every year before May 9 veterans are invited to the meetings with students in schools. At these meetings veterans tell young generations about the Second World War and answer questions about their heroic exploits.

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Property listed: Swan City Realty 1-780-385-0631

For Sale: Round oat straw and slough hay bales, no rain, mesh wrapped.

Baled with JD 568 baler. 2N and 2E of Bruce. Phone 780-688-2276

FOOD Lamb meat $6 per lb. Cut and wrapped. 780-208-9492

GRAIN BINS 2000 Windstar. Ex. engine & transmission. Body damage. For parts $750. 780-922-5999 2004 Montana. Fully loaded, clean inside, 130,000kms. $4250. 780922-5999.

CUSTOM BIN MOVING 14’-19’ Hopper/Bins with/without floors.

Wayne © 780-632-0455 (H) 780658-2433

HEALTH &

1978 Mercedes 280. 4dr. Like new.

145,000kms only. $3600. 780-9225999.

FITNESS

2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780922-5999

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2002 Pontiac Montana Minivan Good shape. $2800 780-922-5999 2001 KIA, 4 cyl, 4 dr, standard, $1600. PH: 780-922-5999

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2002 Honda Odyssey. Loaded.

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Start Immediately! Great money from home with our FREE mailer program. LIVE operators available now! 866-780-0580 ext.110 or visit www.pacificbrochures.com

Labourer/Swamper require for Hydrovac/Sandblasting Business.

Guaranteed hours. Call Bob Ash at 780-336-1313 Help Wanted!! Make up to $1000 a week mailing brochures from Home!

Genuine Oppor tunity!

No Experience Required. Start immediately! www.localmailers.net Experienced Class One Operator seeking local work. 780-918-7259 Wanted Experienced Class 1 Drivers to work Full Time/Year Round and Locally. 5 days a week.

Weekends off. Weekends off.

Employer paid benefits package available. Call Richard at Hammers’ Gravel Supplies Ltd. in Viking at 780-336-3232 or cell 780-3365030 PAID IN ADVANCE! $1000 WEEKLY Mailing Brochures At Home! No Experience Required.

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HOMES FOR RENT 3bdrm Mobile Home w/porch. 780632-1551 Advertise your rental property here for as little as $7.95 per week!

New 3 bdrm duplex Vegreville. $685/mo. Call 780-603-0692. New developments.

Newer Home in Lavoy- Available Nov 1, 2014. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full basement, Large Yard $1500/mo.

PH: 780-658-2221 Vegreville – 2 bdrm home, No Pets, No smoking. PH: 780-218-2278 3 Bdrm Townhouse, $1090/mo. available immediately. Call Dave at 780-932-1141 or 780-632-0321 Vegreville-2 bdrm home, renovated upstairs. No Pets. No Smoking, References required. $1100/mo, dd same + utilities. Phone 780-6322633 Enjoy the peaceful country setting 6 miles north of Hairy Hill and just 2 miles off paved hwy. 2-bedroom farmhouse, double detached garage and large yard. Available December 01, rent $595.00 plus utilities, security deposit the same. Ph: 780-9740177

HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS Birch twin bunk beds, mattress, dresser/hutch, newer $950 780632-4950 Emerson, 8,000 BTU’s, Window, air conditioner, newer, remote. $200.00. 780-632-4950 Triple dresser with mirror $35.

Double dresser with mirror $25.

Computer desk $40. 780-764-2280

LAND RENTAL Pasture Land For Rent For 2015. 50 cow/calf pairs or 50 head of cattle.

Phone 780-632-0482

LIVESTOCK For Sale: Grain Fed finished Holstein steers. Call 780-336-6041

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT 1 – 3 bale feeder, 1 – 2 bale feeder, 2 – single bale feeders. Drill Stem Construction Contact Rob at 780603-0501

LOST AND FOUND Lost gold wedding band in Vegreville.

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MACHINERY 10’ Cockshutt 247 DT cult, 2 extra sets shovels, $1000 OBO PH: 780657-2201

DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS WEDNESDAY @ 5PM

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MOBILE HOME

TRUCKS

For Sale: 2 bdrm mobile home in Vegreville trailer park. Owner will finance. Call Sue 403-823-4499 for more info.

1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999

PERSONAL Find the truth about the relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus refuting the claims of the Da Vinci code. www.marytruth.com or call 632-3746.

PETS

Kids stamp autumn in time

2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999 1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600. 780-922-5999 1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800.

780-922-5999 2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600. 780-922-5999.

1986 Ford Explorer half ton, good running order. 780-632-6022, 780764-2680

UPCOMING For Sale: Adorable Rotweiller puppies, 7 weeks old. Phone 780-3653741

REAL ESTATE

BLOCK 1x1 ½ Over 2000 properties sold from day one

EVENTS Connie Kaldor, a Juno award winning singer is appearing at the Beaver Regional Arts Center in Holden on Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. Adults $25.00. Children $8.00. Supper is available after the show. For tickets and information call Christine (780)688-3812 or Susan (780)688-2126.

Apples Crafts Welcome You To Our 21st Annual Craft Sale in Lavoy.

November 28, 29, and 30 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sewing items for home, Christmas crafts, stocking stuffers, ornaments, Milda’s great Christmas cakes, baby items, etc.

Refreshments, Free Draw. Turn into Lavoy and follow the signs.

SERVICES WANTED Don’t throw out unwanted saleable furniture. Drop off at Consignment Centre 52 St and 52 Ave 780-6324141 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 Low cost furnace installations. New homes or replacements. Free estimates. Semi-retired tradesman. PH: 780-718-0262

SPORTING

WANTED TO BUY: House in Vegreville between 1960 – 1980.

PH: 587-280-3376

The first ‘Fall into Fun-Awesome Autumn’ program saw these children concentrating when they decorated pine cones, which helps them develop their senses. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier Similar to the vivid colors of nature outside in autumn, ParentLink Centre and Vegreville Centennial Library collaborated to offer a golden development and learning opportunity for children when they held ‘Fall into Fun-Awesome Autumn’ at Vegreville’s Library, which is a sixweek program held every Thursday from October

16 to November 20.

The maximum number of 12 children attended the f irst program on October 16. “Our objective for this program is to bring children and families together to socialize, explore and create, to read stories and sing songs and to become more involved literacy wise also. Then we want the children to learn about the different

seasons and their senses.

We do touchy-feely activities which includes sensory buckets, story bags, felt board stories and songs.” Carmen He i s l e r, L i br a r y Programmer said. “For our f irst session on October 16, we are decorating pine cones and will have a scavenger hunt. There will be leaf hunting, building scarecrows, baking apple pies

and making hand puppets in our other sessions. I planned the stories and songs and Jenna Stoy k o, Prog r a m Coord inator for ParentLink planned the crafts and activities.”

“The children loved the program. They were very interactive and hands-on involved and when they left, they were happy, which is a sign of a good program.” Heisler added.

6” or 7” Grain Roller Mill. PH: 780336-2583

Ba Ja 90cc ATV, new battery, helmet, gloves. $1175.00 OBO. 780632-4950.

Women’s bike $25, 2 children’s bikes $15 for both. 780-764-2280 For Sale: 2012 Polaris Ranger 800 XP White LE Prospector Tracks and upgraded tires and rims. Comes with Polaris winch and non scratch front windshield, rear window same, and pony roof. Aux lights front and back. Alum. Checker plate. Fenders.

Complete service done by Polaris.

Ready for winter usage. Excel Condition. $13,000. 780-764-2139

TO GIVE AWAY ¾ German Shepherd, 2 year old female. Eager to learn. PH: 1-780656-2371 Smoky Lake Chesterfield, chair and footstool, 3 double beds with mattresses, bedding and quilts. Table and chairs, older style crib, TV trays. 780-7642280 Tame and friendly farm kittens.

Mother is a good mouser. Variety of colours. 780-768-2390 Farm cats and kittens. Various colours and ages. Phone 780-5923806

These children locate another picture at ‘Fall into Fun-Awesome Autumn on October 16 at Vegreville’s Library. This program held by ParentLink Centre and Vegreville Centennial Library engages children’s senses and literacy skills. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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News Advertiser Vegreville Regional Museum Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development, chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. June-Aug Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Sept-May phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)632-7650

The Vegreville Kinsmen Club meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at Vegreville Golf Course.

Serving the communities greatest needs and making long lasting friendships is our goal. To join or for more information on our club contact Mike Webb 780-632-2666 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900 Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta Fish and Game Association) Please check website VWF.ca Email vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com V.A.L.I.D. (Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity) provides a variety of programs and services to persons with disabilities. For more information and assistance please call 632-2418.

Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July & August. Meetings are held in EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM (St. Joseph’s Hospital) at 7:00p.m. Call 780-632-6323 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893 AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 6322261 for more information.

Interested in joining Ukrainain singing group. 1 day a week, Starting February 2008 PH: 632-4691 after 6:00pm Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Shirley Preuss 780-632-3565 or secretary Leah Henderson 780632-6565.

HISTORICAL VILLAGE & PIONEER MUSEUM AT SHANDRO - located on Hwy 857, midway between Hwy 45 and 28, north of Willingdon. A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum features fourteen major buildings and artifacts from 1900 - 1930. Hours of Operation: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day Weekend, Thurs - Monday from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. For more information 780-603-1198. Admission

by Donation.

Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services,community funded agency - Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. - Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone 632-6617.

Vegreville Community Daycare is a licensed facility for children ages 13 months to school age. Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon-Fri. The Daycare has been in operation since 1990 & is run as a not-for-profit organization. To register, or for more i n f o r m a t i o n c o n tact Brandice Harsulla at the Daycare at 603-4417 Vegreville Peace Park Bookings – Please call John Sawiak 780-6323208 The Vegreville Food Bank is located in the Maple Street Worship Centre at 4615 - Maple Street and is open Tuesday mornings 10 am - 12 pm July & August only & Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 am - 12 pm September to June. Phone 632-6002 The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a toll-free, confidential service available to those in the 632-exchange. Phone 6327070.

UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.

Blessing Widows/Single Sisters meet first Wednesday 2:00 pm at

theSenior Citizens Sunshine Club.

Contact Hilda 587 280-2444.

Vegreville Ambassador Program Visiting? Considering a move here?

New in Town? For anyone who wants information on the community - events, services, facilities -- we’ve got the solution! Vegreville’s “Ambassadors” are trained volunteers eager to show you their Town.

To book a complimentary tour, customized to suit your needs, please call 632-2771.

The Kinette Club of Vegreville meets every 3nd Wednesday of the month. Joining the Kinette Club is a great way to meet new friends and to get in the community. For more information, please call 632-2848.

Viking AA Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8:00 p.m. Wednesday nights.

VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English).

Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting.

Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal? Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program.

Visit www.vegmin.com or call 780632-7920 for more information.

Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club every Monday & Thursday. 55+ Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building.

OIL WIVES CLUB OF VEGREVILLE: A smile, A handclasp, A word of welcome, Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around for over 60 years. We are here for any woman whose partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780-632-4922 or Shirley @ 780632-3283 for more information.

VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills.

Phone: 632-7920 for interviews.

Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 5729-44A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise.

Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int.Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843

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Heads up for AA meet at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8:00pm 3rd floor.

The Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club invites you to share your interests and ideas in classic & antique vehicles. Join us for our monthly meetings held the 1st Wednesday of the month (except January & August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Museum. It is not necessary to own a vehicle. PH: George 632-7729 or Orest 632-3495 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Mary 603-7783 Vegreville RC Flyers Clubmonthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Lutheran Church basement, 4513 Maple ST. Anyone interested in radio controlled flying is welcome to attend. Contact Fred 658-2664, Perry 688-3542 Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St Vegreville. For more information call Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418 Notice - Effective immediately the Wigmak Alanon Family Group has closed it’s doors. Contact Number 780-275-0054 Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn. Regular meetings, held every last tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Everyone Welcome.

CARD OF THANKS Thank You Jesus On behalf of the Ralfs, St. Germaine, McMurray and The Rock Church families we would like to extend our thankfulness and gratitude to the Vegreville Alliance Church, the Maple Street Worship center, the Pour House, and friends and family for your generosity, compassion, prayers, love and support for The Celebration of Life service for Leisa Ralfs.

1 Thessalonians 2-3 We give Thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of Love, and patience of Hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of God and father.

Blessings

MEMORIAM PETASKY In Loving Memory Of: Nancy Petasky – Nov. 12, 1989 Walter Petasky – Sept. 4, 1995 Robert Petasky – Nov. 11, 1997 Linda Petasky – July 28, 2010 Julian Tymko – Aug. 23, 2011 Today is filled with memories And loving thoughts of you, Silent thoughts of time together And the happy times we knew.

Those special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts Memories of you will last forever.

A day of remembrance, a passing year, A loving thought, a silent tear, A little prayer to keep in touch, We love and miss you all, so very much!

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Iris and David and Families

New to town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomer’s potluck lunch. 12-1pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-632-3966 for locations & info.

AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:30pm.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Starting September 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church.

780-632-7433 or 780-658-2670.

Wednesday – 341 Mundare Royal Canadian Air Cadets FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:309:00pm through the school year.

Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341.

Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www. aircadetleague.com

PIDRUCHNEY, Mary Ellen In Memory of our Dear Mother Grandmother & Great Grandmother, To A Life of Eternal Rest, November 7, 1992 It was our Mother’s Love That made our house a home, A place to be remembered Where ever we did roam.

It was our Mother’s Patience To bring us children up right, Her courage and cheerfulness Made our dark days so bright.

It was our Mother’s Thoughtfulness In mending our hearts’ deepest hurts, With her skills and endurance She mended our socks and shirts.

It was our Mother’s Gentle Kindness To forgive us when we’d error, She took our troubled thoughts in hand And bowed her head in Prayer.

It took our Mother’s Endless Faith Her confidence and trust, With guidance through our pitfalls To be genuine and just.

And that is why in all this world There could not be another, Who could fulfill God’s purpose As completely as our Mother.

A wish for one precious moment To see you at our the door, Fill our home again with happiness We wouldn’t ask for more.

In Loving Memory, Children; Shirley, Albert, Jo-Ann, David, Dawn & Families SOPROVICH In loving memory of my husband George, who passed away November 17, 1987, son Dennis on November 14, 1999, and daughter Dianne on October 5, 2012 in a tragic accident by a drunken driver.

The special years will not return when we were all together.

But with love in my heart you will all walk with me forever.

Now all I have are your pictures in a frame and memories.

They say time heals all sorrows and helps us to forget.

But time has only proven, how much I still miss you all yet I mourn for you all in silence, no eyes can see me weep.

But many a silent tear is shed, while others are asleep.

The family chain is broken, but will all link as God call us one by one.

Always loved and missed by Daisy and Family.

In Loving Memory, Paul (Michael) Pawluk June 23, 1961 – November 7, 2007 Our lives go on without you And nothing is the same We try to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that loved you, Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us, Your heart always kind and true, And when we needed someone most, We could always count on you.

The special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts, You will walk with us forever.

Sadly missed, ever remembered.

We love you forever and always, Mom Marie, Mildred, Ken, Marilynn, Douglas, Wayne and Family, Marian and Family, Marvin, Carol and Aunty Josephine

OBITUARY

ANDRUCHOW, John September 2, 1918 – November 7, 2014 On Friday, November 7, 2014, John Andruchow of Andrew, Alberta passed away surrounded by his loving family and now he will join the love of his life, Katrina.

John is survived by one daughter Diana (Bill) Rusnak and one son Lloyd (Kathy); seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one brother Benny; one sister Jean Gargus; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Russo Orthodox Church – Sunland with Very Reverend (Abbot) Gerasim Power officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Charity Of One’s Choice.

Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.

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Heritage House hosts a hilarious Halloween party

Kathy Sawchuk, recreational aide with Margie Andriuk as a nun at Heritage House’s Halloween party on October 30. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier A resident dressed as a nun would not have appeared out of place at Heritage House’s Halloween party on October 30.

Curiosity abounded as party-goers guessed the identities behind the costumes while Kathy Sawchuk, recreational aide announced that everyone’s identity would be unveiled after the costume judging.

Games began when Sawchuk led a word game.

The fun continued with

the people feeling a piece of food in a container while they guessed what it was and an apple and orange bobbing game. The food products turned out to be tapioca pudding, wheat, noodle, split green pea, white beans and Chinese noodles.

Winners for the staff costumes were–Charlene Nowicki, receptionist, as a tree; Darlene Boisclair, housekeeping, dressed as a French maid who won for best dressed staff, Kathy Sawchuk, recreational aide

won for ugliest costume.

Family members were Helen Shewchuk, witch, and Peggy, witch, and residents were Betty Brimacombe who dressed as an elegant elderly lady and won prettiest costume, Alice Fodchuk was a witch, Orest Fodchuk dressed as Captain Morgan and he won best dressed male resident, Margie Andriuk was a nun who won best dressed female resident and Emily Sorochan was an orange witch who won funniest costume.

Heritage House’s Halloween party on October 30 was the home for fun and excitement with all the costumes in it. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Residents try out the feely game at Heritage House’s Halloween party on October 30.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Betty Brimacombe dressed as a elegant elderly and won prettiest costume. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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be a conference room, which will get gutted and change. There are additional storage needs for the school and where the hallways have locker areas, this will be filled in.

Instead of having the bench, the lockers will be on the outside of the spaces and turned into offices and Counselor’s offices and a waiting room.

“The library’s book depository is currently used as a conference room and it will become the book depository for the students. In this area, there

classroom in this area that will be used for the staff lounge with a set of bathrooms near that will be universally accessible.

“At the top left side will

will be additional storage room and a recycling room added.” Murray mentioned.

“The CTS area will have all the lighting replaced with LED lighting. The science prep room is in good shape so it won’t be changed. The Science room will have the gas lines taken out and the stations will be modern-

ized. The new CTS labs will be 460 meters squared.

The classroom downstairs will be used for circulation space to get to the CTS labs and flex space where students can have lunch or do their studying where there will be tons of plugins and microwaves which will have multiple uses.

Within, the CTS space, there is a shop which will have a technology aspect to it with a dirty and clean side. The other CTS lab holds the Health and Sports facility which will be used for training and as a work- out center and it will have a direct link to the gymnasium and the outside for training. We will be punching windows in the existing gym walls so there is a connection between the two.

“There will be a two-station gym set up with a curtain which will divide the gym up. We will put new wood flooring in and push the court over to draw space on one side to accommodate a larger set of bleachers and additional

storage will be added that will be linked to the outside from the gym. The locker rooms will be gutted with the ceiling and the f loor storage space being moved up to accommodate the locker room spaces. We’re going to maximize the locker space with only one shower in the women’s and a shower with four stalls in the men’s room.

“The auxiliary spaces will keep the computer lab the way it is. Another space will be used for dual purposes, as a chapel and a flex space. The art room will get upgrades.” Murray added.

“We provide an upgraded cost for this project and we hired a separate cost consultant and we are on the right budget now. We will not have to chop scope out of the work. The construction budget is $5 million.

“We used the guidelines from Alberta Education to decide what the school capacity should have and we are pretty close to these guidelines with the plan.”

Woollard stated.

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VVA introduces Bev McCarty

VVA Submitted

Bev McCarty is a local artist who works with Fabric Arts and Pattern Design. She is a retired teacher, but is actively involved in farming and gardening. Bev is eager to begin to create her own patterns and has many plans she hopes to transform into fabric arts.

She uses an array of fabric, various buttons and swarovski crystals to enhance her work. As a

member of the Innisfree Quilting Group, Bev has created many unique quilts that show off her fine needlework. She has attended many quilting workshops to further her skills and offer support to fellow fabric artists.

Bev has always loved the season of Christmas, as that provides her much inspiration for her work, but is always open to other seasons to add variety to her work. She has displayed her work at the

Vegreville Fair and various art shows. Bev can be reached via email at mccartyb@rjvnet.ca or by phone, (780) 632-7433.

VVA is a group of local artists supporting and promoting the visual arts in Vegreville. All interested artists are encouraged to contact mpvarga@shaw.ca for more information. The featured artist’s work can be viewed at the Centennial Public Library. Check us out on Facebook at Vegreville Visual Artists.

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The meaning behind Movember AHS Submitted

You may have noticed a spike in facial hair lately.

It’s likely due to Movember, an annual event to raise awareness of Prostate cancer, the leading form of cancer diagnosed in Canadian men.

One in seven men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, and it is responsible for one tenth of deaths in men from

cancer. But there is hope, something Albertan Vern Nelson, 69, knows all about.

“When I was diagnosed I was quite surprised,” said Nelson. “I figured that since we caught the cancer early, I would have a good chance of conquering it.”

And conquer it he did.

Cancer-free now for more than three years, Nelson is not only grateful to the medical staff that helped

him beat the disease, he is also thankful to the other prostate cancer survivors who helped guide him through his journey.

“I met a lot of people who have survived cancer and who have been through it too,” said Nelson. “They give you the information and personal perspectives about what options are available – you get the full picture from the volunteers at the Prostate Cancer Centre.”

The Prostate Cancer Centre (PCC) in Calgary offers six Rapid Access Clinics that provide men rapid access to consultation, diagnosis, information on treatment options, a comprehensive sexual and urinary function clinic, aftercare, and wellness seminars.

The PCC also offers a patient Resource Centre staffed with volunteers who offer a personal view; something Nelson went to get immediately after hearing the words “you

November 10, 2014

have cancer”.

“It is great having the urologists in the same building as the Resource Centre,” said Nelson.

“You are able to get the medical facts and information from the urologist and then come straight over to the centre and get further information and talk with other men who have been through the cancer that you have just been diagnosed with.”

The centre offers information sessions free to men with prostate cancer,

and their families, to learn of the various treatment options available.

Experts of all fields are on hand to present the unbiased facts of what patients can do to combat their prostate cancer.

For more information on the services available at the PCC visit www. albertahealthservices.ca or call Health Link Alberta at 1-866-4085465. For general information on prostate cancer visit w w w.myhealth. alberta.ca.