Vegreville News Advertiser - October 12, 2016

VOL. 69 NO. 41

66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016

Terry Fox Walk brings kids together

Rosanne Fortier Socializing, helping others and physical activities are the three-pack remedy for a happy life.

M.O.D.E.L Project, Vegreville RCMP, Vegreville Fire Department and staff and students and parents from Vegreville’s five schools: A.L. Horton, St. Martin’s, St. Mary’s Vegreville Composite High and Next Step Outreach participated in the Annual Terry Fox Walk on September 29.

The event kicked in with Georgina White, M.O.D.E.L Project Success Coach saying it was a beautiful day as she introduced the four principals who were present and Constable. Jason Gagnon.

“Terry Fox is my favorite real life hero. He’s not famous for what he accomplished, he is famous for what he tried to do,” Constable. Jason Gagnon said to the students. “That’s what makes him a

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September 29 00:29 – Member stopped vehicle for swerving, breath sample demanded and refused. Vehicle towed, driver arrested for refusal and released on a Promise to Appear.

11:54 – Complaint of a male watching a female while she works out.

12:28 - Report of a family dispute involving meth use.

13:47 – Female failed to attend court as ordered, Warrant for Arrest received.

15:30 – Report of an intoxicated male passed out on a lawn. Male located and arrested for disobeying a court order.

19:00 – Report of an erratic driver.

Vehicle located but the intoxicated male wasn’t found driving and was given a warning which he wasn’t very receptive to.

September 30 00:44 – Report of a domestic disturbance between two intoxicated people.

Subjects separated for the night.

08:38 – Report of a male walking down a highway. The area was patrolled but the male wasn’t located.

10:30 – Feale reporting she purchased $500 in iTunes Gift Cards and provided the card numbers to a person claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency.

Unfortunately it was a scam as the CRA does not accept payment in this manner.

14:45 – Report of a dog on the median of Highway 16, patrols made, dog gone.

15:29 – Report of a minor collision between 2 high school students.

October 1 03:28 – Vehicle stopped and driver ran on foot. Driver located and breath samples failed on the roadside screening device. Driver arrested.

08:00 – Report of a break and enter to a Vegreville business. Vegreville member recalled stopping a truck with the stolen items in it earlier in evening. 3 arrested and charged with possession of stolen property.

11:39 – Report of a sudden death.

13:08 – 911 report of a domestic assault.

The male was located, arrested and released on court compelling documents with conditions.

23:29 – Report of a vehicle on Highway 16 drifting in the lanes. Patrol made, vehicle not located so Vermilion RCMP were notified.

October 2 02:56 – Report of fight outside a local bar. Neither male cooperative.

08:32 – Theft of a quad from a rural residence.

11:31 – Report of a gas-and-dash. The females had forgot to pay after buy confectionary items. Vehicle owner later returned and paid.

15:07 – Report of a collision in a local parking lot. No damage.

15:10 – Driving complaint. Vehicle located and Sask driver was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Driver paid the fine and was released.

October 3 00:09 – Report of a gas-and-dash.

00:45 – Report of a male sleeping in the lobby of a local hotel. Members attended and determined that the male had outstanding warrants. The male was arrested and released on court compelling documents.

08:28 – Report of insecure tools being stolen overnight.

09:59 – Report of a computer scam where a professional claims to have assisted in removing a threat from the victim’s computer. The victim’s bank is assisting.

10:05 – Attempted theft of trailers overnight.

10:31 – Attempted theft from the bulk water station overnight.

10:35 – Report of a truck stolen overnight. Truck had a Tidy-Tank in the back and a metal Wrigley’s display rack under wood in the back.

11:39 – Report of truck stolen overnight from Mundare. Thousands of dollars in tools were in the truck.

12:46 – Report of a family disturbance.

A female was deemed suicidal and taken to the hospital.

14:11 – Request for a well-being check.

Later the reported couple arrived at their destination.

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16:04 – Report of an assault.

16:27 – Report of a stolen trailer loaded with household goods. The trailer was only left alone for an hour.

17:30 – Unwanted male sleeping in a local lobby. The male had left the location but was found and then provided accommodations for the night.

20:03 – Report of a break and enter where a bottle of whiskey was taken.

Possibly a family member.

21:28 – 911 report of a female walking along highway 16A. Female located, sober and just walking.

October 4 06:18 – Report of a suspicious male observed remotely with a security system. Members attended and everything was secure.

07:11 - 911 report of a single vehicle rollover. Single occupant in good health.

10:19 – Report of a dog running loose, owner was issued violation tickets.

15:03 – Member stopped a known vehicle to conduct a sobriety check. Driver had been drinking and provided breath samples over the legal limit. Charged accordingly.

17:21 – Report of a suicidal male. Male located and taken to hospital.

1854 – A male called ranting about various topics. Male determined to have mental health issues.

20:52 – Report of a gas-and-dash. Male had left his wallet at the store and returned and eventually completed payment.

21:30 – 911 report of a suicidal male.

Members attended and the male was transported to the hospital for assessment.

October 5 09:56 – Driving complaint received as a male was crossing the centre line on the highway and was slapping himself.

Patrols conducted but the vehicle was not located. When speaking to the vehicle owner, he said the wind was pushing his vehicle around.

11:27 – Report of someone entering a garage overnight, nothing taken.

15:27 – Report of an assault. No evidence to support a charge.

17:12 – Member observed a male known to have a suspended driver’s licence driving a skid-steer. The male was stopped, ticketed and the skid-steer seized for 30 days.

18:40 – Report of suspicious male. Male located and charged with possession of a controlled substance.

19:57 – Report of a suspicious male on a bicycle.

Patrols made but the male was not located.

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CTF Urges Alberta Government to scap the carbon tax

CTF Today the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) unveiled a billboard in Edmonton, urging the Alberta government to scrap the carbon tax. The billboard is located on Jasper Avenue at 99th Street, directly west of the Shaw Conference Centre.

Since the announcement of the carbon tax in Alberta, the CTF has been flooded with phone calls from Albertans concerned about how the carbon tax will impact their families and businesses.

Name: Katelyn Melnyk Occupation: School Secretary Likes: coaching volleyball, doing crafts Dislikes: bugs, gloomy days

“The carbon tax is guaranteed to make life harder for Alberta families and businesses, but it won’t make a dent in global climate change,” said CTF Alberta Director Paige MacPherson. “The carbon tax is all pain and no gain.”

The CTF’s Edmonton billboard points out that the Alberta carbon tax will hike home heating bills by at least $200 in 2018 for the average family of four. The billboard urges Albertans to visit www.ScrapTheCarbonTax.ca to sign a petition opposing Alberta’s carbon tax.

“It gets pretty cold here in Edmonton, so for the Alberta government to nonchalantly suggest Edmontonians change their lifestyles to avoid the carbon tax is absurd,” said MacPherson. “Home heating isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.”

The $200 per year figure does not account for the additional costs of the carbon tax as a result of increased property taxes, education fees and grocery bills. A federally imposed carbon price of $50/tonne would have an even larger impact, costing the average Canadian household $2,569 annually by 2022.

The CTF unveiled a similar billboard in Calgary earlier this week.

“We’ve heard from hundreds of Albertans who oppose the government’s carbon tax and are genuinely nervous about the harm it will cause,” said MacPherson. “After being walloped by a hurting economy and a laundry list of recent tax hikes, Albertan taxpayers do not have extra money for a needless carbon tax.”

The CTF launched its campaign against the carbon tax in September with the release of Scrap the Carbon Tax bumper stickers, which are available to all Albertans free of charge.

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Preparing for a job interview Submitted Being on time and confident aren’t the only keys to a successful job interview. Good planning and preparation are essential when attempting to make a good impression on potential employers. Here are a few things you should think about before your interview: • Choose your attire in advance. Always dress according to the position you’re interviewing for when picking out your clothes.

• Know the route and the amount of time you’ll need to get to the interview. Give yourself plenty of time in case you encounter any unforeseen events, such as construction or traffic.

• Prepare any documents you’ll need beforehand.

These might include your cover letter, CV, a list of references and copies of your diplomas or degrees. Place them all in a folder to avoid appearing disorganized.

• Research the company as much as possible before your interview. Learn about the products or services they provide, their target market, company objectives and mission

statements, and new projects. Websites, annual reports, specialized journals and press releases are great places to look when searching for information.

• Reread the job listing and identify the key criteria relating to the position, such as the desired skills and qualifications, required training, duties and responsibilities.

• Analyze and memorize your CV. Determine and highlight any relevant experience, skills and assets, and education or training you’ll be bringing to the position. Try to identify any professional weaknesses you may have as well as how you overcame them or minimized their impact.

Finally, prepare some frequently asked questions and ask a friend or family member to interview you. You’ll be able to practise giving clear and concise answers, maintaining eye contact and using the appropriate language and terminology. Whatever you do, don’t memorize your answers: being yourself is crucial for a successful job interview. Good luck!

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – October 13, 1926 A regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Vegreville was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, October 7th. A.M. Thompson protested against untreated sewage being permitted to flow into the river. Mayor Holden assured Mr. Thompson that this matter had been receiving the careful consideration of the Council; that methods for overcoming the nuisance had been thoroughly discussed with the Provincial Sanitary Engineer; that just recently the pits at the old disposal plant had been cleaned out with a view to ascertaining their condition and the feasibility of bringing the old plant into operation; and that this being found impractical, an alternative plan for overcoming the nuisance is now in course of preparation by a firm of engineers.

One of Edmonton’s best known and popular citizen in the person of Lieut. Col. B. J. Saunders, president of the Alberta Land Surveyors’ association and one with a distinguished military career, passed away at his home. He was prominent in military circles, being one of the four officers chosen by the Canadian government to represent Canada at King Edward’s funeral in 1908.

75 Years Ago – October 15, 1941 The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. John Makaborski, south east of town, (the old J.J. Stanton place) was burned to the ground Tuesday night, building and contents being a complete loss. The fire leaves the family in a destitute position, all clothing being destroyed. There are four small children. Something in the way of assistance such as providing clothing for the children, etc. will have to be accorded the family.

His Excellency, the Earl of Athlone, Governor-General of Canada has donated bronze medals for competition in connection with the Grade IX departmental examinations for one student in each of the School Divisions. The winner of the medal in the Vegreville Division is James Dudley Wallbridge and he has received the medal together with a letter of congratulations from Premier Aberhart. Winning this medals denotes a high standard of work, both by the pupil and his teachers.

Pte. Newton Warren spent a couple of days leave with his parents here over the weekend.

Chief Rodgers has rounded up a couple of boys, alleged to be implicated in breaking into and stealing certain goods from the warehouse on the Vegreville Drug Co. also of stealing goods to the value of $3.50 from a car parked on the street. The Chief has recovered the goods.

50 Years Ago – October 13, 1966 A special meeting of the town council with members of the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce present, authorized the purchase of new Christmas lights for Main Street, 50th Ave. and 51st Ave. to be installed this year. The matter was turned down at a previous meeting owing to an unsatisfactory method of payment for the fixtures.

The happiest girl in Two Hills on Friday night was Miss Shirlee Elkow when she was selected queen from among three candidates for northeastern Alberta’s representative for the national Centennial Miss Canada beauty queen. Shirlee, 21, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Elkow of Beauvallon will compete in Toronto for the top national honor.

Due to the strong winds last Saturday the lucky leaflet air drop has been postponed to Thursday, October 13th, weather permitting.

The dropping of the leaflets over Vegreville in conjunction with the Fire Prevention Week program will take place during the afternoon and the person gathering most of them and returning them to the fire hall by 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon will receive a cash prize of $5.00.

25 Years Ago – October 15, 1991 The Alberta Amateur Hockey Association announced the 40 players who have been invited to participate in Alberta’s provincial camp to determine candidates for Canada’s National Women’s Hockey Team. Jody Grabas of Innisfree, had been chosen as one of the 40. Her position is forward and in 1991 she played with the Mannville Bantams. Grabas was [part of the Alberta women’s hockey team that won the gold this February at the Canadian Winter Games held in Prince Edward Island.

Burn Victim Greg Goulet answered questions the children from Queen Elizabeth school had about fire and his burns. Greg Goulet of the Alberta Burn Rehabilitation Society and Brian Henderson of the Vegreville Fire Department addressed the group during fire prevention week.

A fire north of Innisfree began burning on the morning on Monday, October 7. Approximately 11 quarters of land burned by Thursday, October 10. Mannville RCMP say the fire may smoulder for many months but is presently under control. Responding to the blaze were fire units from Vegreville, Vermilion, Mannville, Innisfree, Minburn and area farmers. The cause of the fire is due to the carelessness of a local resident.

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.

Referendums: No Plan B Gwynne Dyer President Juan Manuel Santos didn’t have to hold a referendum to ratify the deal to end sixty years of war between the Colombian government and FARC (the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia). It was held because both Santos and the FARC leaders thought a referendum victory would make it harder for any later government to break the deal – but they lost the referendum.

In Sunday’s referendum, just over a third of qualified Colombian voters (37 percent) even bothered to cast a ballot – and the ‘No’ side won by a sliver-thin majority of 50.2 percent. The ‘Yes’ side, however, got large majorities in the more rural parts of the country that had been devastated by the long war.

In the war zones, most people just wanted the killing to stop, but in the safer urban areas people had the luxury of wondering whether it was morally justifieable to amnesty rebels who had killed so many people. And as in most referendums, lots of people seized the chance to make a protest vote against the government in general. So the peace deal was lost.

There is no Plan B. “If the public says ‘No,’ the process stops and there will be no result,” chief government negotiator Humberto de la Calle told Colombia’s El Tiempo newspaper. “The consequence of ‘No’ winning is war,” said former President Cesar Gaviria, who led the campaign for the ‘Yes’ vote.

That may be

too pessimistic, for FARC’s leaders really do want to end the war. “If ‘No’ wins, it wouldn’t mean that the process has to fall apart,” guerrilla negotiator Carlos Antonio Lozada said three months ago. “We aren’t required by law to decide to continue such a painful war.”

But without the legal protection of the peace deal, many of FARC’s 5,000 fighters will be reluctant to lay down their weapons and come out of the jungle. Why did Santos take the risk of a referendum?

Neither the Colombian constitution nor any other country’s says that peace agreements ending civil wars must be ratified by a referendum. And when civil wars do end, most governments recognise that emotions are still too raw to put necessary concessions like an amnesty for all the combatants to a popular vote.

At the end of the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa, Nelson Mandela won the country’s first one-person-one-vote election, but he did not hold a referendum asking the voters to approve the agreement he had negotiated with the white minority regime. Instead he created the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, where those who had committed atrocities were asked to admit their crimes, but were not punished.

There was no referendum held to ratify the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 that effectively ended the 30-year civil war in Northern Ireland. Nobody asked the Lebanese people to approve the diplomatic Taif Agreement of 1989 that led to an end of the fifteen-year civil war there, and it was the Lebanese parliament, not a referendum, that passed the amnesty law.

A referendum is a very blunt instrument even when the question at issue is less tangled and emotional. In the recent referendum on British membership in the European Union, for example, most of the 51.9 percent who voted to leave were really voting against mass immigration (half of which does not come from the EU) and against the impact of globalisation on their living standards.

Representative democracy does a much better job at answering the right question.

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

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Bow hunting continues to gain popularity pounds, the compound bow will not cause arm fatigue.

The Cruzer’s draw length extends from 12” to 30” and it has a draw weight that can be adjusted from 5 to 70 pounds. Its sturdy, lightweight design makes it ideal for hunting small game.

Submitted Although it may take years of practice and concentration to become proficient, bow hunting has gained widespread popularity across the United States and Canada in recent years.

Bows allow disabled, novice and seasoned veterans another hunting option. The reasons bows are preferred vary from learning a new skill to a sense of accomplishment. Some say there is an adrenaline rush while others favour the longer hunting season. There are a number of compounds and crossbows available this year.

BEAR ARCHERY CRUZER RTH The Bear Archery Cruzer RTH is “a great option for teens and adults,” according to Pick A Bow. At 3.6

BARNETT GHOST 415 REVENANT The Bowhunter says the new Barnett Ghost 415 Revenant was “one of the

fastest crossbows” at the 2016 Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show. It is 20” in length, weighs 7 pounds, and is “capable of shooting a bolt 415 feet per second and delivering 153 footpounds of kinetic energy downrange.”

DIAMOND INFINITE EDGE The Diamond Infinite Edge is a compound bow “that anyone can pick up and shoot,” according to The Archer’s Den. It has a draw

length that ranges from 13” to 30” and a draw weight that can be increased from 5 to 70 pounds. While it only weighs 3.1 pounds, it “can fire an arrow at 310 feet per second.”

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Winter driving 101: Tips for tackling snowy roads road before carefully accelerating.

Beware of all-season tires. They may sound like a huge cost-saver, but all-season tires are not designed for rough winter conditions. Winter tires work best when temperatures dip

News Canada Icy, snowy roads are something we have to deal with across the country, but there are easy ways you can increase your safety and car control.

Know your vehicle. Every vehicle is different, so learning about your car’s braking system and tire traction can help you understand how it will perform in slippery or snowy driving conditions. When reading your car’s manual look for words such as rear wheel, front wheel, or four-wheel drive, as well as anti-lock braking system, to better understand how your vehicle will respond to a skid.

Snow removal is essential. Before getting in your car, it’s essential that you clear snow and ice from everything — windows, mirrors, lights, roof, and even your boots. This will help prevent unremoved snow from sliding forward and blocking visibility during braking or melting and fogging up windows.

Mind the gap. Anyone who has driven in winter knows changing lanes in snowy conditions can be challenging. Minimizing your steering angle when merging can help you avoid the ridge of snow that may have built up between lanes from pulling your tires. In slippery conditions, tripling or quadrupling your gap between vehicles can also help you avoid a nasty collision.

Don’t panic. Even careful and experienced drivers can skid. When you find yourself skidding, keep eyes on the road and where you want to go. Don’t make sudden, jerking movements of the wheel, accelerator or brake (common things to do when panicking) and keep feet steady.

Don’t spin out. If you find yourself stuck, don’t spin your wheels as this can dig you deeper into the snow.

Try edging yourself free by gently rocking your car back and forth by shifting into forward and reverse. To regain steering control, take your foot off the brake and focus on gently steering towards the direction you want to go. Ease off the gas pedal and wait for the wheels to grip the

below 7°C and offer the best traction, handling, and braking — especially when it comes to shorter braking distances.

Croft points out that if driving conditions are really bad, avoiding

driving altogether is your safest bet.

A regular prewinter inspection by an auto service provider can also ensure your vehicle can tackle the roads safely.

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A crowd of people from M.O.D.E.L Project, Vegreville RCMP, Vegreville Fire Department and staff and students and parents from Vegreville’s five schools: A.L. Horton, St. Martin’s, St. Mary’s Vegreville Composite High and Next Step Outreach get ready in A.L. Horton School’s grounds to participate in the Annual Terry Fox walk on September 29. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE hero, and I think we can all take a lot from that. It doesn’t matter what he accomplish it’s what we try to do. We try to make our community a better place, we try to fight cancer, and that’s what’s important. That is what makes all of us heroes, we try to do it, we try to make a difference.”

Then Amanda Campbell, M.O.D.E.L Project Success Coach announced

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the winners of the competition of the contest in February where students had to design a t-shirt for the Pink Shirt Day. The overall winner, Zoe Rogers with the runners-up winnersMaria Dennill and Christa Farrell went up to the podium to receive their prizes.

“Terry Fox inspired to see a world without cancer, during his 143 days of running a marathon a day on an artificial leg, Terry showed us that the

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M.O.D.E.L Project, Vegreville RCMP, Vegreville Fire Department and staff and students and parents from Vegreville’s five schools: A.L. Horton, St. Martin’s, St. Mary’s Vegreville Composite High and Next Step Outreach participate in the Annual Terry Fox walk on September 29. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)

Amanda Campbell, M.O.D.E.L Project Success Coach announces the winners of the competition of the contest in February where students had to design a t-shirt for the Pink Shirt Day.The overall winner, Zoe Rogers with the runners-up winners-Maria Dennill and Christa Farrell, in the photo, receive their prizes.

(Rosanne Fortier/photos)

impossible was possible, even through he was unable to make his dream come true, he inspired all of us to carry on that dream.” Campbell said.

White went on to say, “The MODEL project is all about improving mental well-being and research shows that social and community relationships improve our mental well-being by fulfilling our need for belonging and companionship.

The Terry Fox School Walk brings together the five schools of Vegreville to increase community spirit and connections between the schools. Terry Fox inspired all of us that we can each make a difference in the lives of other people and in our community.

This walk that we are doing today is about carrying his legacy of compassion and hope, so that we can be a role model for other communities.”

This event continued with a

recorded message from Terry Fox’s brother. “On behalf of my family and the Terry Fox Foundation, thank-you so much for your help to raise funds for cancer research and for continuing Terry’s legacy 36 years after he began the Marathon of Hope. Today, you are joining forces with over 8,000 other schools from across Canada.”

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Seatbelts: Myths and Facts RCMP Ponderings

By Cst. J. Gagnon In North America, motor vehicle collisions are among the leading cause of death and injury for people from ages 1 to 54. For adults and older children, seatbelts are the most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries. This is widely accepted as fact yet millions of people still choose not to buckle up for various reasons.

Some people may find seatbelts uncomfortable or inconvenient simply because they are not used to wearing them. Those of us who have made seatbelts a habit can attest that there is no discomfort or inconvenience to wearing a seatbelt once their use becomes regular. I’m sure we can all agree that the serious discomfort of an injury caused by a collision in no

way compares to the minor discomfort from wearing a seatbelt for the first few times.

Some may believe that seatbelts are unnecessary in airbag equipped vehicle. Airbags, however only provide supplemental protection in frontal collisions but offer little to no protection in side or rear impact collisions or rollovers. By their design, airbags are engineered to work with seatbelts and motorists may find themselves sliding under, over or around airbags in the event of a collision. In many cases the airbag will be ineffective when not used in conjunction with a seatbelt.

Others have said they feel safer not wearing a seatbelt and are afraid of becoming trapped in their vehicle in the event of a fire. Though vehicle fires are extremely rare, the best chance of survival in these cases are for the occupants to remain conscious and uninjured. Even with a vehicle fire, the greatest danger is the initial impact of the collision.

Occupants not wearing a seatbelt are much more likely to be knocked unconscious or severely injured and will not be able to exit the vehicle.

Some people believe that not wearing a seatbelt will allow them to be thrown free of

the vehicle and escape serious injury in a collision. The chances of this however, are virtually impossible as occupants who are thrown from vehicles often suffer the most serious injuries typically crashing through windows, scraping along the pavement and even being crushed by their own vehicle. The idea of being thrown free of the vehicle and landing gently in the soft grass is pure fantasy.

Some believe that seatbelts cause more damage than they prevent.

The truth is that seatbelts very seldom cause injuries in a collision. If they do, the injuries are often no more than surface bruises and much less severe than would have been the case without a seatbelt. Though it is true that sometimes the force of a collision is so great that nothing could have prevented injury, studies have consistently shown that injuries are much more severe when seatbelts are not worn.

Many believe that they are good drivers and will have no issues as long as they’re not going very fast or very far. This is an attitude that seems to be universal in almost everything we do. It’s comforting to think these things only happen to

other people but statistics have shown that one out of three people will be injured in a traffic collision at some point in their lives. Also remember that most traffic injuries occur within 40 km of home at speeds of less than 60 km/h. Even if you’re driving to school or to the corner store, great danger still exists. And even if you consider yourself a good driver and have never had a collision, you certainly cannot account for other drivers that are sharing the road with you.

It’s also important that young children are safe when riding in a vehicle and it is the driver’s legal responsibility to ensure that each passenger under 16 is properly secured. Any child under 6 years old who weighs less than 40 lb. must be properly secured in an approved child safety seat. For more information and regulations on child safety seats, visit the Alberta Government sponsored website boosterseats.ca.

Not only are seatbelts a good idea, it’s the law. To protect public safety, the Alberta Government has made the wearing of seatbelts on any road mandatory. Occupants not wearing a seatbelt will be subject to a fine of $155. For children under 16, this fine is imposed on the driver.

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Clean Eggs, Healthy Chicks

Agrinews A project funded by Growing Forward 2 found wide variation in how hatching egg producers clean eggs, and developed best practices to minimize bacteria and the need for antibiotics.

Between the hens, the roosters, and the dirt, the environment in a hatching barn isn’t pristine. Almost as soon as eggs are laid, they’ll pick up some degree of dirt. If an egg is left that way, bacteria can grow on the shell and could affect the chick once it emerges.

That’s why hatching egg producers normally clean or wash their eggs.

The cleaner the egg, the less likely a bacterial infection will occur that may require the use of antibiotics.

“Farmers are using many different methods to clean their eggs,” says Brenda Schneider, poultry research technologist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF). “Some dust them off, others use an egg-washing machine or another method.”

In 2014, in a six-month project funded by Growing Forward 2, Schneider and AF colleague Valerie Carney, a poultry research scientist, developed recommendations for the best way to clean eggs in a hatching operation. Since then, these have increasingly become standard practice, allowing producers to increase their hatch rate and reduce the need for antibiotics.

These AF professionals began by surveying Alberta hatching egg producers on exactly how they clean

their eggs. Of thirty such operations in the province, they received information from fifteen. “Of fifteen hatching operations, we found that eleven different methods were being used,” says Carney.

As she explains, each egg has thousands of tiny pores where bacteria can hide. Even though an egg may appear reasonably free of dirt, it could still harbor bacteria. A thin cuticle on the shell provides protection for the shell – and the chick inside – but if the cuticle is compromised, it could expose the chick to bacteria. To determine which eggcleaning method worked best, Carney and Schneider visited egg barns, gathered eggs, and cleaned them in the eleven different ways producers were using. They then sent the eggs to an AF lab for testing, to determine which cleaning method minimized bacteria most effectively.

The most effective method was to use an egg-washing machine. These machines use water warmer than 42 degrees C, as water temperature was found to be significant in taking out bacteria. At a cost of $7,000 to $8,000, an egg-washing machine is a significant investment, but one that, given what’s at stake, more producers may consider making.

The second-most effective method was Clorox wipes. Considerably cheaper than the egg-washing machine, this method nonetheless did a good job. The active ingredient in the wipes is known to be benign for chicks.

In the next phase of this project,

Schneider and Carney developed a range of printed information detailing which cleaning methods are preferable. You’ll find their poster on many hatching barn walls, guiding workers through the correct process.

Schneider and Carney’s findings have since been incorporated into technical materials published by both the provincial and national organizations that represent hatching egg producers. Recently, AF conducted a survey of producers to ask whether the new egg-washing recommendations were being implemented. The survey indicated the procedures have been widely adopted in the industry.

Cleaner eggs means less chance for bacteria to develop, which in turn means healthier chicks and less need for antibiotics and the associated cost.

To Schneider, this is a worthwhile dividend from a relatively simple change in management practices.

“One producer told us that washing eggs more effectively had increased his hatch by 1 percent,” she says.

“That’s quite a difference and this project made that possible.”

Growing Forward 2 is a federal – provincial – territorial initiative.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I'm in shock. I was reading the classifieds the other day when I stumbled across an ad in the business services section. A professional taxidermist was offering to mount your pet.

Cats, dogs and birds were his specialty. After I read the ad, I began to think about it in more detail. What kind of person would want to stuff their pet? I personally couldn't imagine having my Basset Hound, Barney, stuffed and standing by my sofa. Granted, he doesn't move that much now, but I still think it would be weird. After all, when your pet dies, isn't it time to just let them rest in peace? I think keeping them around in this way is morbid.

Why would someone want to put their loving pet through all that?

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classifieds. You never know what you're going to find, even in the business services section.

Carry: First though, we need to correct you on something. In the world of taxidermy, professionals prefer the term "mounting", not "stuffing". Considering the amount of work and artistry

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involved, using the term "stuffing" can be very insulting.

Cash: Today, taxidermy is more than just a mounted animal head hanging above the fireplace. Those who get involved in taxidermy, either as amateurs or professionals, spend a lot of time re-creating an animal to a lifelike state, much like you would see in museums.

Carry: That's likely the draw to some pet owners. Losing a beloved pet can be a very traumatic event.

And while mounting your pet may seem like an odd choice for you, others can find great comfort in it.

Cash: In fact, some of the most famous mountings are the animals of Roy Rogers. He had his legendary horse, Trigger, mounted along with his German Shepherd,

Bullet.

Carry: If you consider the alternatives, taxidermy seems like a logical choice for some. Many people don't live near a pet cemetery and dislike methods such as cremation. Others don't want to bury their pet in the yard just in case the family moves sometime in the future.

Cash: To those people, this idea may make perfect sense.

Taxidermists can place a pet in almost any position so it can be very comforting for an owner to see their pet in a restful manner.

Carry: I imagine if you ever did choose to mount your Basset Hound in his natural state, he wouldn't be standing, but more likely sleeping by the fire.

Fast Facts Happy Trails

Reader Humor Fishing for Truth

Roy Rogers rode his horse Trigger in every motion picture he filmed. When his beloved horse died in 1965 at the age of 33, Roy had him mounted. Trigger's hide was dried and stretched over a plaster likeness that rears on his hind legs. At a later date, Roy also had his pet German Shepherd, Bullet, and Dale Evan's horse, Buttermilk, mounted as well. They were all on display at the Roy Rogers/Dale Evans museum in Branson, Missouri, until it closed in 2009.

After my girlfriend Jennifer and I divorced our cheating husbands, we would get together once a month to catch up. At our most recent luncheon she told me about her new boyfriend and how he often takes weekend trips to go fly-fishing.

I told her that she better be careful since "fishing" was the excuse that both our husbands used when they went away and had affairs.

"I already thought of that," she conceded. "But I know he's honest because the last time he came home, he thanked me for packing his pajamas."

"Pajamas?" I questioned.

"How does that prove anything?"

She laughed and replied, "Because I packed them in his tackle box!"

(Thanks to Joy K.)

Reel It In Nearly any fisherman would love to mount the "one that got away." However, unlike mounting other animals, fish have a unique problem. When their skin dries, it loses most of its color, leaving only patterns and scales.

That's why taxidermists need good artistry skills to repaint the entire fish from tip to tail and give it a natural look. So the next time you see a fish mounted on the wall, keep in mind that it is more a work of art than just a good catch.

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AUTOMOBILES

Rare Super Charged 40th Anniversary Grand Prix.

Loaded. $4700. Phone 780-994-3005 2010 damaged Dodge Caliber 125,000kms. Drives excellent. For parts. $1500.

Phone 780-994-3005 2008 Touring Edition PT Cruiser, loaded. Only 36,000k, $8350. PH: 780994-3005 2004 Malibu V6, ABS brakes, new tires, remote start, p/w/s/m, 136,500km, excellent. $3,350. Phone 780-658-2383

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Business For Sale – established bottle water delivery service. Residential and commercial deliveries. Serving Minburn, Lamont, Two Hills and Beaver Counties. Phone 780-940-8018

COMMERCIAL Mini mall opening soon.

Small spaces available downtown Vegreville 1.50/ sq ft inc elec, heat, water, security system. Call, text, Matt 780-275-0336

COMPUTERS VM SYSTEMS Looking for a new computer? VM SYSTEMS has all you’ll ever need in computers! Installation – Sales – Service – Internet. One call will get you in touch. Phone 780-632-2859 9am – 5pm.

EDUCATION

2000 Windstar.

Ex. engine & transmission.

Body damage. For parts $750. 780-922-5999 1978 Mercedes 280. 4dr.

Like new. 145,000kms only. $3600. 780-922-5999.

2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780-922-5999 2001 KIA, 4 cyl, 4 dr, standard, $1600. PH: 780-922-5999

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ENTERTAINMENT

GARAGE SALES

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FREE Installation. FREE 3 months of HBO, SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, & Starz. FREE HD/ DUpgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket Included (Select Packages) New Customers Only. CALL 1-800-370-1356

FEED Highland Feeders is purchasing feed barley.

Please call the office at 780-768-2466.

Oats + Wheat Wanted.

Any condition, dry wet or heated. On farm pick-up.

Immediate payment. Toll free 1-866 349 2056 Oats green feed for sale.

Round bales soft straw (Jasper variety). Phone 780-768-2426

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SAVE 69%, plus 4 FREE Burgers - The Favorite Gift - ONLY $49.99! ORDER Today! 1-800-483-3491 or use code mbdad75 at www.OmahaSteaks.com/ 49377JCF

GRAIN BINS Custom Bin Moving 14’ – 19’ Hoppers/Bins, with/ without floors. New and used bins for sale. Wayne (cell) 780-632-0455, (H) 780-658-2433 Bins For Sale: 4 x 3300 bu Westeel, 3 x 4000 bu Westeel.

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HOMES FOR RENT

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Advertise your rental property here for as little as $7.95 per week!

3 Bdrm Townhouse, $1090/ mo. available immediately.

Call Dave at 780-632-0321 or 780-932-0041 New 3 bdrm duplex Vegreville. $685/mo. Call 780-603-0692.

New developments.

3 Bdrm Mobile Home, N/P. PH: 780-632-9608 Spacious 1800 sq. ft., 5 Bdrm, 3 Bath Suite, laundry room in Lavoy. Big backyard. $800/mo. plus shared utilities. Newly renovated.

Appliances. 780-603-3851.

Pets negotiable. Available immediately.

Bright 1300 sq. ft., 4 Bdrm, 1 Bath Suite in Lavoy. Big backyard. $600/mo. plus shared utilities. Newly renovated. Appliances. 780603-3851. Pets negotiable.

Available immediately.

Larger 3 Bdrm. Double mobile home. 780-208-9608 4 Bdrm, 2 bath, duplex north end of town. Fenced yard, washer/dryer.

Available October 1st. $950/month including water. Absolutely no smoking and no pets. Call 780-999-5946 Vegreville – Lovely 3 bdrm home with upstairs revenue suite for rent or lease to own. Hardwood floors and wrap around deck.

Partially finished basement. $1800/month+utilities. For lease to own options $325,000pp and $15,000dp. Call 780-699-1869 or Call 780-699-3143.

Vegreville – Lovely 2 bdrm main floor house for rent. $1450/ monthincludingutilities.Available immediately. Call 780-699-1869 or Call 780-699-3143.

Vegreville – Newly renovated upstairs studio suite for rent$750/month including utilities. Call 780-699-1869 or 780-699-3143.

4 Bedroom home, 5 new appliances, main floor laundry, 3 bathrooms, developed basement, oversized double garage, nice location, N/P, N/S, D/D, $1100/mo. Call 587-280-3376

SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB alert for seniors!

Bathroom falls can be fatal.

Safe Step Walk-In Tub, approved by Arthritis Foundation, therapeutic jets, less than 4” step-in, wide door, anti-slip floors, A mer ic an made.

Installation Included. Call 800-379-6390 for $750 off

HOMES FOR SALE Willingdon – 2 BR – 2 full baths, wheel chair accessible, 4 new appliances, garage, major upgrades 3 yrs ago. $85,000. Phone Ed 780-367-2228

MACHINERY Westfield 7” x 40’ Auger, Kohler 16 motor, down spout, hopper, lights, VG, shedded, $1400 obo. 780-4626030/780-270-5486

MINERAL RIGHTS WOW - LOOK -SALE, Oil & Gas Mineral Rights for Sale.

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Buy a Piece of the Action. 1780-455-2573

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And Gibson Mandolins/ Banjos. 1-800-401-0440 A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation.

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MOBILE HOMES Lot for mobile home available. Located in trailer park.

Call Sue 403-823-4499 2 Bdrm mobile home for sale.

Owner will finance. Contact Sue for more information 403-823-4499

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REAL ESTATE

MOTORCYCLES WANTED OLD JAPANESE M OTO RCYC L ES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (197275), KZ900, KZ1000 (19761982), Z1R, KZ 1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (19721975), S1-250, S2-350, S3400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI-GS400, GT380, HONDACB750K (19691976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH!! 1-800-772-1142 13 1 0 - 7 2 1 - 0 7 2 6 usa@classicrunners.com

SERVICES

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SHARED ACCOMODATIONS Acreage - $650 + 1/2 DD, N/ S, home cooked meals/baking, 10 minutes from Vegreville.

For more info if interested call 780-603-7105.

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STORAGE

TRUCKS

RV & Boat Parking For Winter Months. ANDREW AREA. $50/month includes G.S.T. Phone 587-2801977 or 780-913-6297

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

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2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999 1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600. 780-922-5999

TIRES

1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800. 780-922-5999

4 - Goodyear Nordic Winter tires & Rims, P195-65 R 15; 4- Continental Contup Contact All seasons tubeless P215-60R 16 94T PH: 780-632-2989

TO GIVE AWAY To give away spring barn cats, 8 week old kittens, assorted colours. Call 780688-2044 after 5:30pm Tame farm kittens to a good home. Friendly, used to children and dogs.

Mother is a good mouser.

Phone 780-768-2390 Need good home for friendly, playful kittens.

Call 780-632-7820

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2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600.

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1999 Chev Silverado 3/4T, 4x4. Good for farm. $1500.

Phone 780-994-3005 New, complete, exhaust system, fits GMC, Chev, crewcabs. $ 600.00.

Phone 780-632-9689

UPCOMING EVENTS Trade Show/Market , October 15, 2016, 10 am to 3 pm.

Mundare Senior Centre.

Contact Judy for tables 780764-2359 Creative Crafts and Gifts Galore Craft & Trade Show Sat. Oct. 22nd, 10am-4pm.

Derwent Rec. Centre. Over 90 tables booked to date with many new exhibitors. Over 600 in attendance. Numerous door prizes. Call Debbie Nazarchuk at 780-741-2218

WANTED Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests.

Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 We are looking for a used reasonably priced, storage shed to be moved. Phone 780-632-2163 ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes.

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CARD OF THANKS The family of Chad Gulevich would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. We are forever grateful to our family, friends and neighbours who expressed their sympathy with food, flowers, phone calls, cards, prayer and donations. We would also like to thank Veg RCMP, Veg Fire Dept & EMS, without you we never would have been able to say goodbye to Chad. Thank you to Patty and Gordon for all your support and guidance. Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Tom, Deb & Lee, Nichole

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Top 3 reasons your kids should be eating breakfast News Canada Did you know that one in five Canadian children is at risk of starting the school day with an empty stomach because they don’t have access to breakfast at home? According to a recent survey of Canadian teachers, hunger is putting many students at a disadvantage. In fact, nearly half of all teachers report seeing children arriving at school each morning who are hungry. Almost all agree that students who eat a healthy breakfast perform better in class.

Fortunately, a healthy breakfast doesn’t need to be a time-consuming ordeal — studies show that something as simple as cereal and milk helps children grow and maintain good health. And it doesn’t have to break the bank either, as the average price of a serving of cereal (including milk) is just 53 cents.

Here are three other reasons for ensuring your kids have a quick and nutritious breakfast every morning: 1. Obtain valuable essential nutrients. Most cereal is packed with nutrients and is relatively low in calories.

A serving of cereal with a cup of 1% milk provides about 260 calories and delivers important nutrients including B vitamins, iron, protein, calcium, and vitamin D. 2. Maintain a healthier body weight. In addition to helping with improved nutrient intake, children who eat breakfast have healthier body weights, regardless of the type of cereal they eat.

3. Enjoy an excellent source of protein. A bowl of Kellogg’s Special K Protein cereal with one cup of milk can have as much as 19 grams of protein. By comparison, that’s more protein than other popular breakfast options like: egg on rye toast (9 grams) or plain vanilla yogurt with strawberries (5 grams). It’s also a great option for kids who prefer vegetarian meals.

As part of its Breakfasts for Better Days initiative, Kellogg Canada will donate a portion of the proceeds of every box of cereal sold, to a maximum of $100,000, to its breakfast partners across the country including Breakfast Club Canada and Food Banks Canada.

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MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

OBITUARY

GORDYCHUK, Joyce 1943 – 2004 A million times we needed you A million times we cried If love alone would have saved you You would have never died In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place No one can ever fill Some may think you are forgotten Though on earth you are no more But in our memories you are with us As you always were before It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone A part of us went with you The day God called you home.

Your precious memories are for keepsakes With which we never part God has you safely in His keeping But we have you forever in our hearts.

Mike, children, grandchildren and family

ELIUK, Rose (nee Ripka) October 13, 1923 - October 10, 2016 On Monday, October 10, 2016, Mrs. Rose Eliuk of Vegreville, Alberta, formerly of Hairy Hill passed away at the age of 92 years.

Rose is survived by her loving family, her children Lorraine Sybulka, Richard (Debbie), Ron (Shelly) and Cheryl (Jerry) Lyzaniuk; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren Rhonda Eliuk-Benn (Jon) and their daughters Ava and Katie: Tracy Eliuk (Todd): and Blayne (Pam) along with their children Bennett and Harrison; one brother-in-law Andrew (Medoria) Eliuk; along with numerous relatives and friends. Rose was predeceased by her husband Tom S. Eliuk; son-in-law John Sybulka; parents Nick and Elizabeth Ripka; one brother Mike (Fiona) Ripka; one sister Helen (Peter) Gorgichuk.

A Funeral Rite will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir in Vegreville, Alberta with Very Reverend Father Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to “Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir” or the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800

Horyn, Anne June17, 1925 – October 7, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Anne Horyn on October 7, 2016 at the Mary Immaculate Care Centre in Mundare, Alberta; she was 91 years of age.

Anne is lovingly survived by her family: her son Darryl (Claudette) Horyn of Vegreville, grandchildren Darren (May), Karen (Larry) Gibson, great-grandchildren Dawson (Samantha), Taylor, Tallus and Zane; her son Alvin Horyn of Saskatoon, grandchildren Stephen (Ciara), Stacey, great-grandchildren MaryAnne, Jack, Oakley and Tanner; her daughter Sandra (Rick) Norton of Tofield, grandchildren Crystal (Rob), Ryan (Jen); her daughter Linda (Alex) Boyda of Mundare, grandchildren Clinton (June), Courtenay (Melissa), great-grandchildren Ariana, Megan and Hayden; and her son Alfred (Renee) Horyn of Edmonton, grandchildren Derrick, Nathan and Rachel.

Anne is predeceased by her husband Stephen, great grandson Bron, sisters Olga and Josie, and mother and father George and Sophie Yuhem.

Anne was well-known in the Mundare community for her support, kindness and generosity; she will be remembered and very much missed by her family and friends. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services; cremation arrangements have been made by Autumn Rose. The family greatly appreciates the wonderful care and support she received from all the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Vegreville and the Mary Immaculate Care Centre in Mundare.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800

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Mini pumpkin cheesecakes so good guests will want thirds News Canada Take the bite-sized dessert trend to the next level this Thanksgiving with a mini pumpkin cheesecake. This no-bake treat is perfect for getting the kids involved, and the budget-friendly ingredients can be found at your local Walmart.

Mini no-bake pumpkin cheesecakes Makes 24 Ingredients: • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs • 2 tbsp melted butter • 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 cup pure pumpkin purée • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 cup whipping cream • Mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions: 1. Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners. Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and stir well. Divide between 24 liners, using about 1 tsp of mixture each. Use a small spoon or your fingers to press mixture into liners without pressing out the folds. Chill.

2. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese with sugar in a medium bowl until smooth and fluffy, about1 to 2 minutes.

Beat in pumpkin purée and spice. Clean beaters and whip cream in a separate bowl until it forms stiff peaks, about 1 to 2 minutes. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spoon over prepared bases. Top with chocolate chips.

3. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. Serve chilled.

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Rosanne Fortier VALID, Vegreville Community Daycare and community members really grew over 400 vast pumpkins for the annual Pumpkin-mobile. This fundraiser kicked off on October 4 where staff of these organizations, board members and volunteers all helped to put these pumpkins in two trucks to bring them to various locations in town to sell. VALID and Vegreville Community Daycare teamed up for this fundraiser where all proceeds from the sale of these pumpkins will go towards these two organizations. This Pumpkin-mobile is always successful and they wish to thank the community for their ongoing support.

Annual Pumpkin-mobile launches in Vegreville!

A few of the staff, board members that helped to put these pumpkins and more on October 4 to kicked off the Annual Pumpkin-mobile which is a fundraiser put on by VALID and Vegreville Community Daycare. (Left to right) Karen Streets, Program Supervisor for VALID, Janet Jackson, Debbie Uskiw, Past Board of Director for Vegreville Community Daycare, Ian Uskiw.

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Replacing your home’s exterior siding colours and textures. It’s also durable and requires very little upkeep, making it an eco-friendly choice.

FIBRE CEMENT Available in boards, panels, shingles or soffit, fibre cement is a wall cladding that’s gaining in popularity. Durable and resistant to temperature variations, it comes in a wide array of colours and has either a smooth or textured finish.

Submitted If your home’s exterior siding has begun to crack, flake, split or warp, then it’s time to change it. By prolonging the inevitable, you’re allowing the elements to seep through the exterior wall cladding and damage the interior materials. Here are some popular options available for when it comes to replacing your siding.

VINYL This is an affordable, lightweight and easyto-install material that is impervious to scratches, mould and insect damage.

ENGINEERED WOOD Also known as composite wood, this material is made from wood fibres, resin and wax. It looks exactly like natural wood and comes in different

WOOD Wood is the perfect choice when looking for eco-friendly siding that will add value to your home. Visually stunning, it can be combined with any other material to give your home a unique charm.

BRICK Thanks to its exceptional durability, brick is one of the most cost-effective sidings on the market. It’s extremely resistant to weather, fires, pests and rot, and adds an element of refined

Adding a second storey to your home?

Submitted Building up is great way to add value to your home without sacrificing your outdoor space. More importantly, though, this type of extension is the perfect solution if you want to increase the amount of available space in your home. You’ll be able to add bedrooms, an office, another bathroom or even an apartment, which you could rent without having to move.

Most homes are able to accommodate a second storey. Of course, before beginning any work whatsoever, make sure the zoning laws in your municipality permit this type of renovation.

Once you’re given the green light, you’ll need to choose the right contractor for your project. Ideally, you’ll want to hire a professional to take care of the entire renovation from start to finish. This means having someone on board for the consultation, evaluation, planning and construction of every little detail, such as the room layout, interior finishing and exterior siding.

Having the right specialist by your side will allow you to continue living in your home without having to lift a finger during the project.

A second storey addition to your bungalow is nothing short of spectacular. It will add value to your home

while making it far more spacious and visually stunning. If you want, you could even take this opportunity to redesign the ground floor to include a more functional kitchen or cathedral

ceilings to maximize lighting. It’ll be like moving into a brand new home without having to leave your neighbourhood.

elegance to any style of home.

Exterior siding is more than just a barrier against the seasonal elements; it defines the very character of your home. That’s why it’s important to consider all of your options when looking to upgrade or replace your current exterior wall cladding.

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Local author, Joseph Machney gives a book presentation at Vegreville Composite High School on October 4. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Local author, Joseph Machney treats students to a book presentation and reading at Vegreville Composite High School on October 4. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Students at Vegreville Composite High School were treated to a book presentation and reading by local author, Joseph Machney on October 4.

With clarity and plenty of expression, Joseph spoke to the students while he showed that he had great respect for young people through his interaction with them.

Joseph began the presentation by saying he was pretty excited to have written three novels which he couldn’t have done if it wasn’t for literacy. The three novels that Joseph wrote are The Legend of Zyrah, The Doors of Dawn, and The Darkness within the Dwarves.

“Literacy is the ability to read, view, write, design, speak and listen in a way that allows you to communicate effectively. The power of literacy lies not just in the ability to read and write, but rather in a person’s capacity to apply these skills to effectively connect, interpret and discern the intricacies of the world in which they live.

“Strong literacy skills are a key tool used when children discern and interpret information, enabling them to utilize the internet to its full potential and making sure that the inevitable ‘digital footprint’ that children will leave, is one that is safe, appropriate, and reflective of their true self.

“But what is your true self? Have you ever asked yourself, who am I… really?

The question is difficult to answer with full and authentic honesty. Instead, people opt to confirm: to do what we think is right and be the kind of person we believe will be most accepted by our peers. We all have an internal need to be liked and accepted by your peers. But that internal need is also a societal conditioning and ultimately a program that we have adopted.

“Taking inspiration from JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit stories, I have beings of various races in my stories but mostly they revolve around wizards, elves, men and

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Vegreville’s residents attend seniors’ reception in Edmonton Rosanne Fortier It pays to care about the world around us! Nick Chrapko, Dwayne Hlady and Ruby Kassian were invited by MLA Jessica Littlewood’s office to represent Vegreville and area to attend The International Day of Older Persons Seniors Reception at the Edmonton Federal Building in the Capital View Reception Hall on October 4. They had an inspiring day filled with awareness and were treated to a tea, speeches, multi-cultural entertainment and on the way out; they were shown the Borealis Display which showed immigrants coming to Canada, copies of old passports and artifacts. This celebration is related

to Alberta Culture Days which is celebrated on September 30 and October 1 and it is combined with International Day of Older Persons 2016 which is on October 1 and with Multicultural Seniors Day on October 4. The NDP Caucus sponsored this reception in partnership with Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation (CMEF). CMEF promotes multiculturalism in Canada by providing a program that improve understanding between people of different cultures and that renews discussions about the direction of multiculturalism in Canada.

The reception opened with Mill Creek, MLA, Denise Whollard welcoming everyone. Wholland then said that older persons are very productive; they contribute hundreds of volunteer hours, and thousands of dollars to support numerous causes and charities. “They provide thousands of hours of unpaid childcare to help bring up the future generation. Many older adults have remained active in the workforce, contributing millions of dollars. Many MLA’s are also seniors. Despite this, ageism is a

Nick Chrapko, Ruby Kassian, and Dwayne Hlady were the residents from Vegreville that were invited to invited by MLA Jessica Littlewood’s office to represent Vegreville and area to attend The International Day of Older Persons Seniors Reception in the Edmonton Federal Building in the Capital View Reception Hall on October 4. (Photo/submitted)

common and troubling issue and it needs to be brought into the light and dealt with because the sakes are high and growing.

The world’s demographics say the population is aging and it’s vital that we support our aging population.” Whollard said.

Treaty 6 Welcome was presented by Mr. Lewis Cardinal where he said in the indigenous culture and traditions, elders and older people are very important for the culture of their nations. “It’s important to honor them for their gifts and work they have done to bring us to where we are today. Treaty 6 and 8 are about peace and friendship. We gather here today in the area that was called the great gathering place where nations for thousands upon thousands of years, gathered, traded, celebrated and did ceremonies.

Canada means to make pure, clean and sacred. Let’s carry those good messages and walk as brothers and sisters into the future.” Cardinal said.

Honorable Minister Lori Sigurdson went forth to say that today they are celebrating the first Alberta Multicultural Senior Day. “A few days ago, we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons. This day recognizes the important contributions of older people to our world. Thank you so much for all you do. It’s so important to recognize multicultural seniors through special events like today. I want to thank CMEF for its vision to create this special day to honor multicultural seniors.” Sigurdson said Following this, there was a performance

by SAGE Line Dancers.

Then the reception continued with remarks from CMEF President Earl Choldin.

MLA Denise Woollard issued a closing remark.

Nick Chrapko and Dwayue Hlady speak about the experience “I believe we were chosen to participate in this because we are involved in different organizations in town and we have good exposure and take information there and bring information back. Also, Ruby socializes with multi-cultural people and she is very concerned about seniors.” Nick said.

“At this event, we met many Government honorable members. It was a good experience that bridged contacts with a gentleman, Earl Choldin, who is the President of Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation (CMEF) and when we told him, we were from Vegreville, he asked us if we would consider being part of this organization and bring representatives to the table from and for the Vegreville area. It is a form on racial discrimination, bias and ageism.” Dwayne said.

“We learned that the government is quite aware that people are prejudice against older people. We also discovered that people still discriminate against people with different ethnic backgrounds.

There were quite a bit of talk about Truth and Reconciliation of indigenous people.

Then we discovered that multiculturalism is very important and is still being discussed because there has to be some changes in it to eliminate old prejudices.”

Nick said.

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Lois Gregory’s great honor

Rosanne Fortier Sixty-five years of fellowship and service with perfect attendance for 50 years to a service club is a real feat! Many Royal Purple Ladies who belong to Royal Purple Lodge No. 125 celebrated Lois Gregory’s 65 years of membership on September 30 at Elks Hall.

Shirley Rattray, Honored Royal Lady said it was her honor to be here on this special occasion for their Past Honored Royal Purple Lady, Lois Gregory.

“Lois was born in Vegreville on March 9, 1926 where she was the second child of six and the eldest daughter of the Late George and Edna Ziegler. Lois attended Park Grove School, Vermilion School (Ryan) and Vegreville High

School. She supervised classes at Park Grove for one year during a teacher’s shortage. In 1941 during World War II when there was a shortage of farm workers, she operated one of two binders which her father hooked behind the tractor. She also played defense for the Vegreville High School Hockey Team. Lois was a clerk at the Vegreville Co-op and taught career at Park Grove and worked for five years at the local SEARs catalogue outlet store.

“On November 9, 1946, Lois married Robert Gregory and had five children and she now has grandchildren and great grandchildren.”

Rattray said.

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A cookie for mental health

On October 5, professionals and volunteers from Vegreville Community Mental Health and Addictions Services were braving the cold at Vegreville and District Co-op to offer everyone a free cookie and information about Mental Health. People also bought hot-dogs to support ILS and LOP in Vegreville. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Mental health affects everyone’s lives. On October 5, professionals and volunteers from Vegreville Community Mental Health and Addictions Services were braving the cold at Vegreville and District Co-op, No Frills and WalMart to offer everyone a free cookie and information about Mental Health. A fundraising hot-dog barbeque was also at this event where all proceeds will be forwarded to Vegreville Independent Living Support (ILS) and Life Opportunities Program (LOP). ATCO Electric supported this event.

Mental Health Awareness Week for reducing stigma is from October 2-8, 2016.

The Canadian Mental Health Association noted that mental health matters and if, you are always tired, often sad, easily angry, indulge in overeating, lack an appetite, feel overwhelmed, experience changes in sleeping patterns, or notice a

change in your thinking, you need to see a doctor, take all prescribed medications, eat healthy foods/snacks throughout the day, drink water or juice, surround yourself with positive people, know that you are Not ‘crazy’, know that you are not alone. Children should talk to someone, laugh and have fun, be active, and eat well. To manage depression, they should talk about their feelings and emotions, take time to do stuff they enjoy, remember that some days are better than others and spend 15 minutes every day in the sun. The Mental Health Help Line is 1877-303-2642 or for Vegreville Mental Health Services, phone-780-632-2714.

Some tips for adults managing anxiety are learning what triggers your anxiety, take deep breaths, accept what you cannot control, do your best but don’t expect perfection, talk to someone. If depressed, stay connected, get moving, challenge negative thinking and decrease or stop using alcohol or drugs.

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CONTINUED from front page dwarves. My stories are about characters living normal lives but they are put in situations where they are asked to look inside themselves for the answers to their problems.

“My first book is about alchemy and the characters lose some people who they care for very dearly but as one door closes for them another one opens and the love that they had for the person that they lost remains and in a way takes another form as new people in their lives.

“The second story is about valuing children and understanding that you are the future. Adults are only borrowing it from you. Throughout the story, the children are respected and seen as equals and at times need guidance from adults and other characters and yet at other points, it is the adults who need the help and guidance.

Another lesson I talk about is to trust yourself and that you know what is best for you.

“The third story talks about something that is mentioned in all the religions of the world, it is selfishness and

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all the forms it takes. There are seven ways of life that are not helpful in evolving spiritually and in the third story, I talk about these and offer solutions or better ways of living.

“The focus of my series is to help people find inner peace in their lives and to gain tools of self-awareness, and to understand that we are all spirits having a human experience and are all a drop of water in the same ocean.

What you do to another, you do to yourself.” Joseph explained.

“Creativity is so important, it is what makes mankind grow and become more than it is now. It is God working through your uniqueness, your passion. For me, it was writing 1000 plus words every morning as soon as I got up. I found my passion and I was driven to do it as often as I could, and this is what came out of it. A goal realized and another one on the way by the end of this year.

“Once the book was written and edited, I formatted it, designed a cover and looked into self-publishing through Createspace. Getting the book into print, although was a lot of work, it was worth every hour and everyday

and I encourage any of you who enjoy writing and who feel they have something to say to have the patience and perseverance to stay the course, steady as she goes as you write little by little.

Baby steps are the way and be kind to yourself. People will come and go in your life, but you will always have yourself, so be your own best friend.”

Following this, the students asked Joseph what it was like to write his first novel. He said he was 17 years-old when he wrote it and it was a way to create another reality for himself because he was very introverted as a child. At the time, he intended it to be an autobiography but in the last few years, he finished it as a fiction novel.

A teacher asked if he edited the book himself. Joe said he had family and friends look it over but he worked as an editor before and he edited the book. “There are books on how to self-edit. It’s challenging to edit one’s own work because you are so attached to it but through an outsider’s perceptive, they present how to edit a book yourself and the troublesome areas that people encounter.”

Joseph also explained that when he writes a book, he gets out of his own way and you become a channel for the information to come through.

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OCTOBER 12, 2016 who have created something that lasted for mankind. This seems to be purest way to create and it’s God or the Spirit working through you.”

Joseph then gave a book reading from his second novel, The Doors of Dawn. He read the first chapter, Shall we go into the forest and when he finished, he asked the students if they wanted him to read further and they all said, yes! So, Joseph read the second chapter, The drifter in the dream.

Heritage House’s residents give thanks

Rosanne Fortier The sentiments echoed throughout Heritage House that the residents are thankful for all the wonderful people they encounter in Vegreville.

Mary is one senior that is very thankful to a certain gentleman. One day, she was at Vegreville and District Co-op and her credit card wasn’t going through and she thought about writing a cheque but then the store clerk said all her groceries were paid for by a man named Michael who she believes works for Vegreville Emergency Services.

Josie said she is very thankful for her nice family who visits her and that we live in a free country.

Alice is grateful that she is as healthy as she is and that she has such wonderful children and a good place to live in.

John is thankful for the staff at Heritage House for the good care he receives from them and he has lots of gratitude for the good company he receives on a regular basis.

Eva is thankful that she gets to visit her son and gets to see most of her children at his place.

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Work-related volunteering hits Vegreville

TD Canada Trust Bank’s staff from Vegreville and Northern Alberta gathers by the egg at Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park before they went to Pot O’Gold, Heritage House and Vegreville Manor to do volunteer work on October 4. (Photo/submitted. )

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Rosanne Fortier TD Canada Trust Bank likes to have the opportunity to give back to the communities that they serve. On October 4, a new face of volunteering was circulating around Vegreville as TD staff from Vegreville and Northern Alberta went out to volunteer. “I have the opportunity to have meetings every three months with the Managers from Vegreville and all over Northern Alberta. We try to get into the smaller communities that we serve and take advantage of volunteer opportunities at drop-in centers, shelters, senior complexes, and food banks. We have 25 people that we split into three groups; some will help at Pot O’Gold where they sort through the clothing and miscellaneous items, and others will help and call-out the BINGO at Heritage House and Vegreville Manor. We are going to give two-hours at each place and then we are going back to Pomeroy Inn. Also, we do this because we like to support the local community services and businesses; the local hotels, caterers, restaurants and stores.” Todd Linnen, District Vice-President for TD Canada Trust Bank said.

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Shirley Rattray, Honored Royal Lady of Vegreville Royal Purple Lodge No. 125 honors Past Honored Royal Purple Lady, Lois Gregory with a 65-year membership pin on September 30. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

munity as a Secretary/Treasurer and President of the local United Farm Women League, Secretary of Park Grove Ladies, as well as Secretary for Park Rove Community Center for 10 years, Secretary for Vegreville Home and School Association for two years, President of the United Church Women’s League and Secretary Treasurer for this group.

“This lady is hardworking and devoted person of our lodge. Lois Gregory joined the Vegreville Royal Purple Lodge No. 125 on November 1951, a year after it received its Charter. Lois has held many chair offices: Loyal Lady (1960-61), Lecturing Lady (1961-62), Loyal Lady (1962-63), Associate Royal Lady (1963-64), Honored Royal Lady (1964-66) and Trustee (1966-69) Purple Cross Fund with Elizabeth Chudyk and Margaret Herman, District Deputy for three terms, Drill Master 1977 for 12 years and alternate terms for four years, Secretary for 14 years, volunteered for over 40 years at the Local Blood Donor Clinic where Lois has donated over 80 units of her own blood.

“In 2013 Lois received her 50-year Perfect Attendance pin in Royal Purple, what an amazing woman!

“Our lodge is so excited and privileged to honor Past Honored Royal Lady, Lois Gregory, for her membership with our lodge for 65 years. Lois has devoted significant volunteer time and dedication to the promotion of leadership, sisterhood assistance combined with a strong sense of jus-

OCTOBER 12, 2016 tice, charity, love and fidelity. Lois has put her whole heart and soul into this lodge and community. We always came to her for her advice in the lodge. She could tell and guide us.

“On behalf of the Vegreville Royal Purple Lodge No. 125, this is a great honor for us to award you, your 65year membership pin.

“I want to congratulate you from all of us here at Vegreville Royal Purple Lodge.” Rattray said to Lois.

Lois humbly accepted this honor as she thanked everyone and announced that she was thrilled to have her family attend which included her sister, Laurine Bown, brother, David Ziegler, sister-in-law, Joyce Ziegler, brother, Lloyd Ziegler, and daughter, Dianne Smiley.

Following this, Secretary of VRPL No. 125 Leah Henderson read the congratulatory messages Lois received from Canadian Royal Purple Society, Alberta Royal Purple Lodges Association, Viking RPL No. 122, Mannville RPL No.205, Vermilion Lodge No.108, Provincial Chaplain, Lillian Konieczny, Myrnam RPL No. 242, Lloydminster RPL No. 105, Vegreville Elks Lodge No. 143, and Vegreville RPL No. 125.