Vegreville News Advertiser - September 1, 2014

VOL. 67 NO. 34

The Paper That ’s Going Places!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

Plaques Unveiled

Father Michael Maranchuk blesses the commemorative plaque at the memorial service and plaque dedication on August 22 at St. Vladimir Church. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier The theme of Project CTO’s Plaque Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony and memorial service at Ukrainian Orthodox St. Vladimir Church on August 22 was remember, learn and never forget about the dark time in history on Canadian soil in World War I when the Federal Government enacted the War Measures Act on August 22, 1914. With this, immigrants from enemy countries: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria were seen as a threat

to Canada and 8,000 of these aliens were arrested and placed in 24 internment camps where they became prisoners of war throughout

Canada, 5,000 of these were Ukrainian settlers.

This War Measures Act was deployed again during the Second World War, against

fellow Canadians of German, Italian and Japanese heritage, and in 1970, against some Quebecois.

The ceremony commenced with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. It was noted that on August 22, a national ‘wave’ of unveiling of more than 100 commemorative plaques recalling

School traditions in Ukraine See page 6 for story

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Party in the Playground See page 14 for story

Is there a new church in town?

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Meet the miracle babies, Quinn and Lena Rosanne Fortier All babies are precious and a picture- perfect scene of life but miracle babies,

identical twins- Quinn and Lena who were born on Valentine’s Day 2014 are all about love, courage and

faith. These infants represented real wonder as they melted everyone’s heart with their adorable ways at

Identical twins, Quinn and Lena are real, true miracle babies. They were born on February 14, 2014 and their journey to life was a challenge with many medical procedures that the doctors said they had a very small chance of surviving yet their mother, Amerliegh MacRae admitted that love and courage pulled them through and they are indeed a miracle. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Vegreville’s Lions Spray Park and Playground on August 6.

“None of the medical staff or doctors thought Quinn and Lena would be alive today. When I was pregnant with these identical twins, their birth and afterwards was a difficult journey.”

Quinn and Lena’s mother’s Amerliegh MacRae said.

“When I was pregnant with these twins, they had a twin-to-twin transfusion.

This is when one twin grows at the expense of the

other twin. So, when I was 21 weeks pregnant, I had to fly to Toronto to have surgery for this condition because if I didn’t, it’s 90 percent to 100 percent fatal for both twins.”

“The twins were born on February 14, 2014 at Royal Alexander Hospital in Edmonton where Quinn only weighed 1 lb and 9 ½ ounces and Lena was 1 lb and 10 ½ ounces and they had to be in ICU for 134 days. At one-week-old, both twins had to have

bowel perforations with NAC and had to go to the Stollery Children’s Hospital to get drained.

“Lena had a PDA ligation on her heart and a bowel resection where they took out two sections of bowels and repaired a section of her bowels. She also had ROP, a laser eye surgery but her eyes are structurally perfect.

With all the advances in medical and science, anything is possible and these babies are my miracle babies.” Amerliegh said.

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Innisfree Library’s summer reading program a win

Innisfree Library Submitted With almost 100 kids attending our program over a 6 day period our Summer Reading Program was a huge success again this year!

We kicked off the program with an awesome performance by Children’s entertainer Mary Lambert. The kids (& adults) had a great

time singing and dancing along with Mary!

We then had 6 days of themed programming. We made our way through 6 different worlds hunting for the Green Golden Goose & her treasure! We had games, crafts, activities and of course reading time! The snacks were great and fit the theme of each day – Bunny rabbit veggies & the Golden Green Goose herself! We ended with a clue hunt and found the treasure chest full of goodies!

A big nod goes out to the hard work put in from all the volunteers who helped supervise and make desserts – we couldn’t have done it without you! We hope to see all the kids back next year!

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Smile of the

WEEK

Planetarium shoots with stars’ knowledge

Rosanne Fortier From August 11 till 15, children from various community groups and organizations were star-struck as they stared at constellations that make up the night sky, filling the darkness with shapes and people, animals and objects. Kids learned about ancient mythology and stories involved with the celestial arrangements of the constellations during the Telus World of Science Mobile Planetarium at Vegreville Centennial Library. Public viewing was observed on August 12.

During this presentation, children were shown the Little Dipper and Big Dipper and how their Astrology sign looked while mythology’s stories were narrated to them. “The story behind the lion and the scorpion is the lion thought he was the toughest, bravest guy. So, Heracle’s wife didn’t like to hear that and she sends the scorpion to kill the lion.

But the lion ended up killing the scorpion. Hence, they put the scorpion up in the sky and that explains why the scorpion and lion will never be in the sky together.”

The event was opened to answering any questions the children had, and they were informed that they can access more information from the books on constellations, which are at the children’s section in the library.

This is the fifth year that Vegreville held this Planetarium and the third year that Vegreville Centennial Library hosted this event where they rented the 6metre dome from the Telus World of Science Mobile Planetarium.

“We hold this Planetarium to teach children and adults about the different constellations and stars. It’s an educational event for all ages to participate in.” Donna Williams, Manager of Library said.

Rachel Diles Student entering Grade two Likes: playing on computer, reading Dislikes: when friends are mean to me, people pushing me

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4 generations...squared

Twin sons Curtis Robison and son Kai William and Brett Robison and son Zachary took time to define the square root of a 4-gen photo-op with Baba Audrey Robison and Boonia (great grandma) Anne Bilyk. Curtis and Kai are seated with grandma and great grandma while Brett and Zachary were photographed outside. (Photos Submitted)

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Українські шкільні традиції Olena Babiy Першого вересня учні всіх шкіл Канади повертаються до навчання. Не є винятком і учні в Україні, для яких цей день також є початом навчального року. З приводу цього ми хочемо розказати про структуру і деякі традиції шкіл в Україні. Загальноосвітня школа в Україні є обов’язковою для всіх

громадян країни і складається з трьох ступенів: початкова, основна і старша школа. Але цей розподіл достатньо умовний, і він більш стосується шкільної прог рами ніж структури школи. Це означає, що учні не повинні змінювати школу після закінчення кожного зі ступенів і можуть продовжувати навчання з тим самим класом до закінчення

школи. Зараз термін навчання в школі складає 11 років, але з 2001 по 2010 роки це було 12 років. Більш того, протягом деякого часу в минулому сторіччі навчання в школі складало навіть 10 років. Однією з особливостей шкільної освіти в Україні є той факт, що учні не обирають собі предмети навіть в старшій школі, а вивчають всі науки в обов’язковому порядку. Але є можливість обрати школу з якоюсь конкретною спеціалізаціє, на якій буде сфокусована шкільна програма.

Свято першого вересня в українській школі (1st September celebration in a Ukrainian school)

Тож, в Україні є школи з матиматичним напрямком, філологічним, з фокусом на іноземні мови, і так далі. Щодо шкільної форми, то зараз в українських школах немає вимоги щодо неї. Але за радянських часів така

Шкільна форма в Україні за радянських часів (A school uniform in Ukraine in soviet times).

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вимога б ул а обов’язковою. Дівчата носили темно-сині або темно-коричневі сукні з білими фарт ушками по понеділках і святах, і чорними фартушками в інші дні тижня. Хлопці носили темносині або темнокоричневі костюми зі світлого кольору сорочками. Після розпаду Радянського Союзу обов’язкова шкільна форма в школах б ул а відмінена. Але багато з тих, хто був школярем в ті часи, досі згадують цю шкільну традицію з ностальгією. Ми вітаємо вас з початком нового шкільного року і бажаємо вам в ньому найбільших досягнень!

School traditions in Ukraine On September 2nd students are going back to school. Students in Ukraine are no exception as well. For Ukrainian students September is also the beginning of the new school year. With regard to this we would like to tell you about some traditions and the structure of schooling in Ukraine.

In Ukraine schools a diploma is compulsory for all citizens and consists of three stages: primary, basic and high school. But this differentiation is not that formal, and it relates mostly to the curriculum than to the structure of the school. That means that students do not have to change the school at the end of

each of the stages and they can stay with the same classmates until they are graduated.

Now the education in school lasts 11 years, but since 2001 until 2010 it was 12 years.

Moreover, during some period of time in last century it was even 10 years.

One of the features of school education in Ukraine is the fact that students are not choosing the subjects even in high school, so they have to study all sciences until they are graduated. However, they can choose a school with some particular specialization.

Thus, in Ukraine there are schools focused on math, philology, languages, and so on.

Talking about a school uniform, we have to say that now it is not a requirement in Ukrainian schools.

However, in Soviet times, a school uniform was mandatory. Girls wore dark blue or dark brown dress with a white apron on Mondays and holidays, and black apron on other week days. The boys wore dark blue or dark brown suits with light-colored shirts.

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union this requirement was canceled. But many of those who were pupils in Soviet times still remember this school tradition with a nostalgic feeling.

We congratulate you with the beginning of the new school year and hope it brings to you the greatest achievements!

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Timing field pea harvest Agri-News Here are some general harvest timing guidelines to consider for the timing of field pea harvest.

“Field pea plants mature from the bottom up, which means seeds in the pods on lower plant branches will be more mature at harvest than those near the top,” says Neil Whatley, crop specialist, Alberta Ag-Info Centre, Stettler. “Harvesting too soon can result in immature seeds in the sample, while harvesting too late can result in excess shattering.

Green pea is more susceptible to bleaching if har-

vested late, while harvesting too early can cause a grade reduction in yellow pea varieties.”

Various systems can be used to harvest pea including swathing and combining when dry, allowing the field to mature while standing and straight combining, spraying with a desiccant and swathing directly ahead of the combine, or direct combining a desiccated crop. Whether swathing or desiccating, the timing of the operation is the same.

“Swathing or desiccating is carried out when the bottom one third of the pods are ripe, the middle one third of the pods and vines are yellow-coloured and the upper one third are in the process of turning yellow,” says Whatley. “Ripeness of the lower pods is when the pods are dry and seeds are detached from the pods causing the pods to rattle when shaken. Seeds in the lower pods should not split when squeezed. Seeds in the middle pods will split when squeezed, while seeds in the top pods can be split with one’s fingernail with no water emerging; if water emerges, wait to swath or desiccate. Seed colour is especially important with achieving a high green pea grade. Green pea is susceptible to bleaching as it nears

maturity, which causes downgrading if greater than two per cent. With green pea, the vein pattern in the upper pods should be easily recognizable and 75 to 90 per cent of the pods should have turned to a yellow colour.”

A crop desiccant facilitates greater harvest ease by drying immature green pea vegetation, especially at the top of pea plants, and also dries green weeds. “Reglone, a contact herbicide, continues to be a popular pea desiccant,” says Whatley.

“While enhancing dry down of the vegetation, Reglone doesn’t hasten crop maturity; however, it reduces the time from maturity to threshing readiness, as well as reducing shattering loss. Desiccation is especially recommended for green pea, reducing the time to harvest and resulting in a good green coloured seed. The effectiveness of Reglone may be enhanced

when applied on cloudy days or just prior to nightfall.”

If the pea field has many perennial weeds like Canada thistle, sow thistle, dandelion, toadflax or quackgrass, instead of desiccating with a product like Reglone, Whatley says glyphosate can be applied as a preharvest weed management tool. “Glyphosate is applied at the same time as previously mentioned for Reglone and will provide some crop dry down, but this benefit is inconsistent and is unlikely to occur if cool, wet weather conditions are present.

Overall crop dry down takes longer to achieve with glyphosate than with Reglone. One can generally thresh a pea crop seven to ten days after Reglone desiccation; however, it takes two to three weeks for the crop to dry down with glyphosate. Due to reduction in the seed’s ability to germinate, re-planting the seed from a pea crop that was applied with glyphosate is not recommended.”

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An Unseen Threat - Old, Unused Wells Agri-News Some rural Albertans may be living with a health hazard

on their property and they don’t even know it. Surface contamination poses one of

the biggest threats to the purity of groundwater supplies and old unused wells that are not properly decommissioned can serve as a conduit for bacteria and chemicals to seep into an aquifer. Once there, it is often very difficult and very costly to restore an aquifer and make well water safe for drinking.

Perhaps the best known incident of this type of water contamination occurred in 2000 in Walkerton, Ontario when surface runoff made its way into an adjacent well that had been known for years to be vulnerable to contamination. About half the population of the small rural community became ill and several people died when the groundwater became contaminated

with deadly E. coli 0157:H7 bacteria. The entire incident might have been prevented if steps had been taken to avoid contamination in the first place.

“Having an old unused well on your property is a little like having an open wound on your arm,” says Chris Gerritsen president of the Alberta Water Well Drilling Association and an advocate for the Working Well Program. “Old open wells are a place where contaminants can gather and get into the aquifer. Sometimes an old well can contaminate a new one, so it’s the first question I ask when someone is having trouble with the water quality of a well.”

There are regulations in place that require landowners to plug old unused wells, but there are still many properties around Alberta with abandoned wells on them that pose a physical safety threat and provide an avenue for groundwater contamination. “It costs money to properly plug a well and people don’t always understand why it’s necessary to do it,” says Jennifer Macpherson with Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and the Working Well Program.

“It’s in the regulations and it’s in the landowner’s interest to plug an old well. Properly plugging an old unused well prevents it from contaminating groundwater and potentially affecting any new wells.

The time to plug an old well is when you are drilling a new well.”

Properly plugging an old well is best done by a licensed driller or at least supervised or advised by an industry expert.

Putting a cap over the top of an old well may eliminate the physical risk it poses, but it doesn’t prevent entry of contaminants, and an unused well creates the perfect breeding ground for bacteria to grow and infect the aquifer below.

Private well owners are responsible to make sure the groundwater is protected from contamination and remains clean and pure for their own use and for generations to come.

Online resources and free community-based workshops offered by the Working Well program provide well owners with the information and tools they need to properly care for their wells. For more information, visit Working Well.

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Sopilka’s Alaskan cruise Nancy Makowecki Submitted On Tuesday, July 1, 2014, the Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance Ensemble boarded the Carnival Miracle cruise ship departing from Seattle, Washington, for a performance on a 7-day Alaska Cruise. Unfortunately, this was the only departure date available and offered to us this summer, which took the Ensemble away from our local Vegreville Pysanka Festival, which we always love to support. The first morning, the dancers had a full dress rehearsal on the main show stage “The

Phantom Theater” where their Sunday performance would occur. Many dancers had yet to find their sea legs, and adding to this challenge was a new element for the kids: a moving stage, which wasn’t necessarily in the same spot as when you started your jump or spin! Thursday was also a day at sea and the group had the opportunity to meet with two professional dancers from the ship who conducted a fun, modern dance workshop expanding their knowledge of dance.

After the workshop, our Sopilka Ukrainian dancers wanted to teach the profes-

sional dancers a few Ukrainian dance steps which turned out to be loads of fun! A welcome reception was arranged for the dancers to socialize later that evening by Robin, the tour guide and owner of Dancin’ at Sea, the professional company that arranged for Sopilka to perform on the Carnival Miracle. Friday was the first of three ports; Skagway, Juneau, then Victoria. The dancers and their families had an opportunity to spend some time together and explore the history of Alaska. The dancers continued to focus on their

performance and had yet another rehearsal in an available lounge area. Once rehearsal was done, the dancers’ work was not! Each dancer was assigned an area of the ship to deliver invitations to each of the cabins – a mere 1062 rooms! That evening many of the dancers, along with their families and friends, chose to wear their Ukrainian blouses or shirts. This generated a lot of interest from many passengers who commented on how lovely the shirts were, earning admiration from ladies who embroider, and a heartwarming moment when two of the dining room staff, originally from Ukraine, felt a little piece of home seeing all of us wear-

ing our best shirts.

Sunday was performance day and the dancers were excited to perform on the main stage for the passengers. Dancers adorned their first costume early, walked around the ship, creating interest and opportunities for picture taking among passengers. A special broadcast was made ship-wide announcing our performance titled “Tradition in Motion.” The performance was thoroughly enjoyed and ended with a standing ovation. Monday was an awards ceremony where the dancers received participation certificates and an acknowledgement of a performance well-done. It was a busy cruise, with the dancers learning about another

dance style, cramped changing areas and a dance floor that moves with the waves.

All in all, everyone had a great time learning and spreading our love of Ukrainian Dance, and the dancers all represented the Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance well. Foremost, our gratitude to our community for their support over the years with Sopilka Ukrainian Dance functions a nd f u nd r a is er s.

Opportunities like this would not take place for our dancers without your support! A special nod to Robin Smith – Dancin’ at Sea, Kelsey and Paul Olinjyk – instructors and choreography, Nancy Makowecki – Tour organizer for Sopilka, and Sandra Ling – stage mom.

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Vegreville Garden Club holds 33rd annual horticulture show Dianna Bibkewich Submitted The Vegreville Garden Club held their 33rd annua l Horticult ure Show in conjunction with the Vegreville Country Fair on August 7,8,9 in the exhibit building at the fairgrounds.

The show exhibited beauty and expertise, seeing a total of 300 entries in the following

categories: Cut f lowers: 88 Vegetables: 139 Potted plants: 13 Fruits: 37 Arrangements: 23 Of these entries, 50 exhibits were in the junior section and 250 exhibits were in the adult section. The grand aggregate winners for most points are: Dianna Bibkewich – for a garden club member Olga Zwarich – for a non-garden club member Ashley Zwarich – for the junior section The Best in Show award, donated by Fran and Orest Lazarowich, was won by Colleen Albert for her Kitchen Kapers.

For the second year we had Allie Oneschuk walk with the judge as a junior judge in training. She helped with the judging in some of the junior

section entries and did a great job.

A nod of appreciation goes out to all the winners as well as everyone who took the time to enter their exhibits so that we can have a successful show. Also a special mention to Leo and Judy Ewaniuk for the fantastic job they did with decorating the Horticulture section of the exhibit building.

Great job once again.

Two green thumbs better than one!

Allie Oneschuk stands beside her plot after winning two awards this year in the 2014 Junior Gardener Contest held on August 7.

Young Allie won first place in the contest as well as a citation for Excellence in Gardening. (Photo Submitted)

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Green compost bins aid environment growth Rosanne Fortier Those nasty weeds are actually great substances and citizens can be contributors to the environmentally friendly Residential Compost Program, just by taking a few minutes to deposit their grass and garden waste (weeds, grass clippings and more), household compost (banana peels, egg shells) into the green residential compost bins in

their alley..

With this program, compost is assembled from the green residential bins and hauled to Growing Power Hairy Hill (GPHH) where the gases produced are collected and utilized to supply a generator facility which creates electricity that is placed back onto the energy grid that supplies the province.

Similar to all compost

bins, people must not put contaminated compost, plastic bags, any branches, rocks, general garbage, trees, concrete, metal or glass and they should always close the lid after they deposit their substances.

Plastic bags, paper that is bagged or tied up and bottles can go into the blue recycle bins, if citizens don’t wish to go to the recycling depot.

This is a three-cubic-metric green compost bin in an alley behind some residential houses. The grass and garden waste (weeds, grass clippings and more) and household compost (banana peels, egg shells) which are deposited into this green residential compost bin helps to produce electricity. However, a person must never put contaminated compost, plastic bags, large branches, rocks, general garbage, trees, concrete, metal and glass in these bins. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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St. Martin’s Party in the Playground helps kids’ adjustment to kindergarten Rosanne Fortier People of all ages need to ease themselves into transitions, but it is especially important for upcoming kindergarten childrens’ adjustment to meet their classmates, teacher and school staff. M.O.D.E.L Project held a Party in the Playground on August 26 at St. Martin’s School’s Playground to assist kindergarten students with this change.

The party kicked off with a picnic of hot-dogs; juice and fruit kabobs which offered a chance for everyone to socialize.

A craft booth supplied

by ParentLink Centre attracted attention from many youngsters.

The Alberta Health Services’ information table included sheets with ideas for healthy lunches to make each day. Then there were facts on healthy drinks: milk, 100% juice and water. They stated to avoid fruit punches or beverages as they are mostly

sugar and water. It was mentioned the amount of teaspoons of sugar that was added to drinks where one can of sugar sweetened pop had 10 teaspoons of sugar added, one bottle of fruit flavored drink had 18 teaspoons of sugar added, 1.18 L of iced slush had 36 teaspoons of sugar added, a candy bar milkshake had 7 tsp of sugar added and 21/2 cups of an energy drink had 14 tsp of sugar added.

It was also added that homemade lunches cost less and are often healthier than buying pre-made lunch foods. It’s wise to include at least one fruit and one vegetable at every serving at lunch and follow 4 of the 4 food groups and make sure to involve your children with the preparation.

After lunch, Tracy Laschowski, Student Success Coach for M.O.D.E.L Project directed the kindergarten children to a treasure hunt

which made the parents help their children to ask the other kids questions.

This was an ice-breaker to get the kids to talk to their future classmates.

Then Laschowski formed a circle with the kids while she asked each child their name and what was their favorite thing they did in the summer. The kids’ answers were playing in the park, camping, playing at the Splash Park, football, and t-ball and riding their bikes.

Next, the children walked and ran to the conversations stations’ signs which were situated around the park. An adult assisted the kids with the questions which included: what makes you happy?

The kids replied when they don’t have to go to time-out, playing with their brother and their dog, getting a hug and having friends. When questioned what they are most excited about going to kindergarten, they said

Amber Marshall, Student Success Coach, speaks to these kids while she asks them about one of the conversation pieces at the Party in the Playground at St. Martin’s School on August 26.

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St. Martin’s Party in the Playground kicked off with a picnic lunch that got families and children entering kindergarten to socialize and meet each other. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

they would get to play and do fun stuff, playing on the slide and having recess.

Some other questions were is there anything that scares you about starting kindergarten and what makes you feel angry or sad?

“We had 12 kindergarten students and 15 families attend this event where M.O.D.E.L Project partnered with St. Martin’s

School, Alberta Health Services, ParentLink Centre and Volunteer Vegreville,” Laschowski explained.

“This is a transitional event for kindergarten students. It gives kids an opportunity to meet other kids they will be going to school with and for the parents to meet and interact with other parents and get familiar with the

school and the school staff.

“M.O.D.E.L Project focuses on mental health capacity building so we hope to reduce anxiety and any fears the kids might have about going into kindergarten. This program really helps kids because on the first day of school, they will see a familiar face.”

Parents participated in a treasure hunt where the object was to get the children to ask their upcoming classmates questions to break the ice and get to know each other at St. Martin’s Party in the Playground on August 26. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

VVA Introduces Kari Fell VVA Submitted Kari Fell is an artist who lives and paints in Vegreville, Alberta. She grew up in the North of Canada, in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. All these places show up in her artwork.

Kari attended the Alberta College of Art in Calgary (now ACAD) from 19861990 where she majored in drawing and then textiles.

After many years of creating work in textiles and jewellery, Kari has returned to her love of drawing. She is also painting in watercolour and acrylics and recently added mixed media. She is rediscovering the “play” of artmaking, experimenting with sizes, media and techniques. This past winter she has been exploring her

Scandinavian roots by working on a series of Viking paintings. These paintings include tearing paper and prints of previous artwork to use as a collage base for the acrylic painting. The depth in the layers of paper and paint provides a fascinating way of including personal symbols into the artwork.

Kari works out of her home and travels to art events around Alberta to sell her work. She enjoys meeting and chatting with customers and other artists at these art fairs. She can be reached at (780)632-6482 or by email: fell@telusplanet.net or at her website, www.karifell. com.

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.

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A.L. Horton’s Party in the Playground helps kids fit into kindergarten Rosanne Fortier A.L Horton’s Party in the Playground on August 27 was a fun medium to ease children’s anxiety about starting kindergarten. From which, 27 future kindergarten children and 100 people attended. This event was organized by M.O.D.E.L Project in partnership with A.L. Horton’s School, Alberta Health Services had an information booth on nutrition, Parent Link Centre provided the crafts, and Volunteer Vegreville recruited the volunteers.

At this party, families had a picnic lunch of hot-dogs, fruit kabobs and pretzels.

Then the kids asked their classmates: Are you an only child? Did you see the movie, Frozen? Do you have a blue toothbrush? Do you hate chocolate? This was a treasure hunt where the prize was getting acquainted with the children’s classmates, teachers and school staff. The two Kindergarten teachers for A.L. Horton School are Miss Young and Miss Kisilevich.

Tracy Laschowski, Student Success Coach for M.O.D.E.L Project then gathered the children in a circle where each child said their name and a fun thing they did in the summer.

Laschowski said she went house-boating. The kids’ answers were: I played outside, I went camping, I went to a lake-house, I went fishing and caught a lot of fish, I rode my quad, I played with my friends and I went on a picnic.

The next activity had an adult direct the kids to conversation signs around the park where when the children were asked what they were scared of about beginning kindergarten, they replied: I’m scared to meet new kids and I’m scared of wolves. From this Amanda Campbell, Student Success Coach for M.O.D.E.L Project said they didn’t need to worry because there are no wolves in kindergarten.

When questioned about what made them feel sad or angry, some responses included “When my Dad yells,” and “I felt sad when my dog died.”

The party capped off with Miss Young reading a story about starting kindergarten and the children all received a treat bag.

Laschowski said she received a lot of positive feedback from the parents and children. “When I asked the kids if they had fun and had learned something new about someone or met someone new, they all said yes.”

M.O.D.E.L Project’s staff and volunteers led these children to speak on the topics posted on the conversation starters’ signs situated around A.L. Horton’s playground.

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Gangway to Galilee breezes with interactive learning and fun Rosanne Fortier St. Johns Lutheran Vacation Bible SchoolGangway to Galilee on

interactive learning where 35 children between four and 12 years-old discovered the way to Jesus through

crafts and learning, there was a sumptuous array of snacks for the volunteers and children.

and how to trust Jesus through the storms of life.

Our five lessons are: Jesus Calls His Disciples, Jesus

This parachute play was a hit with the children because they got to choose their own activities and games. The adults stated that it teaches fellowship, sense of community, teamwork and cooperation while it gets the older kids to look out for the younger kids, which are all essential Christian values to hold. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

August 11 till 13, held a real gateway to Christian

leading, listening, playing and creating. In between

Connie Steinwand, Head of Christian Education explained about this Vacation Bible School. “We have lessons for the students on the Gangway to Galilee which is about Jesus teaching fishermen to fish

Teaches from the Boat, Jesus Calms the Storm, Jesus Walks on Water and Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples.”

Steinwand described the knowledge and spiritual growth they wished the

children to take home with them. “We want children to get to know, have more faith, trust God and realize that He will be with them through tough times in life.

There were crafts that went with the themes to reinforce what the children learned and outdoor play and games which taught fellowship, sense of community and older kids

looking out for younger kids.

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MACHINERY 1983 MF 860 combine, c/w pickup, 6 cyl standard, 3430 hrs, $7500; 1987 NH TR96 c/w pickup, 3230 hrs. $11,000, Both nice condition.

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Birch twin bunk beds, mattress, dresser/hutch, newer $950 780632-4950

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

For Sale: 1956 JD 420 with 3 PTH $5500 PH: 780-592-2290 For sale: 1979 7720 JD combine w/ JD 222. Straight cut header. 1981 2320 JD swather. 21ft. w/pickup & bat reels. 851 NH Round baler. All have been always shedded & ex.

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1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600. 780-922-5999 1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800.

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WANTED PETS Ferret for sale or to good home.

Cage and all accessories included.

Must go ASAP. 780-606-0006

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BLOCK 1x1 ½ Over 2000 properties sold from day one

3 bdrm 1100 sq. ft. bungalow on large 50’ X 150’ lot. 2 bath, finished basement & detached garage.

Priced for quick sale. Call or text Don Rozka PH: 250-542-0976

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Will do Custom Baling. Phone: 780632-7321 Low cost furnace installations. New homes or replacements. Free estimates. Semi-retired tradesman.

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

STORAGE For Rent: 46’ x 90’ x 16’ equipment storage shop PH: 780-668-3104

Getting the facts about miracle product claims An Alberta Agriculture specialist says that producers should be wary of unproven claims of fertilizer performance.

“Even before the federal government changed the rules for registration of fertilizer products, there were plenty of fertilizer products with lofty claims of improved yield,” says Harry Brook, crop specialist, AgInfo Centre, Stettler. “Since the regulations have changed, fertilizers merely have to be proven safe, not even effective, and there are a multitude of new fertilizer products with a wide variety of claims. How do you know which ones are true and which are not?

“Now, more than ever before, it is up to the individual to dig for the truth and prove to themselves how effective these products are. However, there are some clues to look for when trying to separate the wheat from the chaff in agricultural inputs.”

First off, says Brook, check out the websites for the products. “One big clue is the use of testimonials to support the claims made of the product. If there are only user testimonials and no actual research results are presented, it’s a big hint that either they haven’t actually done any repeatable research on the fertilizer or

that the claims they make are not supportable. Another tool often used in marketing is displaying a graph, but magnifying the effect of a particular treatment by only showing the top part of the bar graph, thus emphasizing the difference.”

In most research studies, there are a certain percentage of plots that show different results from the majority. This can be due to the variability of land or just chance. A common technique is to only use the results from the most favourable trial to promote a product.

In research, an LSD (least significant difference) is a measure of how repeatable the results were. The LSD tries to separate the difference in results between two treatments due to the treatment itself versus blind chance or other factors. “A trial that meets a low LSD is more of a sure thing and more repeatable on your farm,” says Brook. “A high LSD usually means the results are due to random-

ness. Evaluate the significance of research results for application to your own farm.”

Ultimately, the true test of any fertilizer product or farm input is how it works under the end user’s management and resources.

“Testing a new product on your own land requires a bit more time but does give you more useful information,” says Brook. “Set up a trial using the new product, including a check strip without the treatment.

Measure at harvest for any difference in yield between the two. Regardless of how the treated crop looks, it only pays if the yield increases beyond the cost of application. If it doesn’t do that, what benefit do you derive from the product?

Part of on-farm research is to check if there is repeatability. Will a particular product give a benefit every year? To prove a product is of benefit to you, you may have to check it over several years.”

When it comes to foliar application of nutrients,

macrominerals (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur) are not absorbed well through the leaf. Any foliar application has to be washed off the leaf and get into the ground to be used.

“Furthermore, they call them macrominerals because they are needed in large quantities,” says Brook. “Too much nitrogen applied foliar will burn the crop leaf, damaging more than helping a nutrient deficit. Micronutrients can be absorbed by the leaf but there are few actual crops with any symptoms of micronutrient deficiencies other than copper. Once again, if you’re curious, try it out but leave a check and measure at harvest for any difference. You need to prove it to yourself whether a particular promising fertilizer is actually worth the money. Combine yield monitors are an excellence way to give you some answers. Be skeptical. Don’t just believe what the salesman tells you; prove it to yourself.”

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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 information contact Carol Metz at the Daycare at 603-4417 Vegreville Peace Park Bookings – Please call John Sawiak 780-6323208 The Vegreville Food Bank is located in the Vegreville Pentecostal Church 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.

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 Cheryl @ 780657-2341 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

Blessing Widows/Single Sisters meet first Wednesday 2:00 pm at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club.

Heads up for AA meet at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8:00pm

Contact Hilda 587 280-2444.

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

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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 The Vegreville Multicultural Melodiants Entertain every 1st Wednesday at Vegreville Care Centre at 6:00pm, 2nd Wednesday at Heritage House at 6:30 pm, 3rd Wednesday at Homestead Lodge at 6:00 pm and every last Friday at Vegreville Manor at 7:00pm. “Do not sing duing the months of July & August” 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.

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.

New to Town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomers potluck lunch 12-1pm. Bring a friend!

Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-3855936 for locations & info.

USKIW, Edward James 1969-2002 Hey buddy, I can’t believe it’s been twelve years Things haven’t changed much down here Memories may fade for some but not for those who were dear Sledding and winter bonfires still bring you back here Surprising what little things make memories of you appear Surely you’re having fun with your Mom and Dad up there So rest my friend for the next year We love you and will always be near.

Love, Fred, Adeline, Baba, Trace, Laura, Ian, Debbie and family KEVIN WOLOSHYN May 9, 1969- Sept. 2, 2013 In loving memory of our dear son, brother and uncle, we light four candles of remembrance.

The first candle represents our grief.

The pain of losing you is intense.

It reminds us of the depth of our love for you.

The second candle represents our courage.

To confront our sorrow, to comfort each other, To change our lives.

The third candle we light in your memory.

For the times we disagreed with one another, The funny things you did, the caring and joy you gave us.

This fourth candle we light for our love.

We light this candle so that your light will always shine, As we think of you each day and share your memory with our family and friends.

We cherish the special place in our hearts that will always be reserved for you.

We thank God for the gift your living brought to each of us.

We love you.

We will remember you always.

Mom & Dad & family

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

WOLOSHYN, Kevin May 9, 1969 - Sept. 2, 2013 In loving memory of my brother Kevin Woloshyn When I Lost You I wish I could see you one more time come walking through the door But I know that is impossible I will hear your voice no more.

I know you can feel my tears and you don’t want me to cry Yet my heart is broken because I can’t understand why someone so precious had to die.

I pray that God will give me strength and somehow get me through As I struggle with this heartache That came when I lost you.

Always on my mind...

Forever in my heart!

Love, sister Kim and Danny & Shelby Magnus

HAUBRICK, Aggie In Loving Memory of Aggie Haubrick April 10, 1941 - September 1, 2010 It’s hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember.

Nothing is harder than saying goodbye to someone you love, but memories of you are the comfort we will keep in our hearts forever.

We miss you, Mom. Love always, Don; Lee, Michelle and girls; Shannon, Shane and family; Shaun, Shelley and boys

YAKIMYSHYN, Mike August 31, 2011 Three years have passed Since that sad day When one we loved Was called away God took him home It was His will Within our hearts He’s with us still Lovingly remembered and missed by wife Anne, children, grandchildren and great-grandchild

WILSON (FERLEYKO), Debbie January 24, 1973- September 3, 2011 Life is but a stopping place, A pause of what’s to be, A resting place along the way, To sweet eternity, We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way, We are all meant to learn something, But never meant to stay.

Our destination is a place, Far greater than we know.

For some the journey’s quicker, For some the journey’s slower, But when the journey finally ends, We’ll claim a great reward, and find a forever lasting peace, Together with the Lord.

Your memory, your smiling face, You were one special, brave woman, With a ‘Heart of Gold’.

Everyone’s heart you touched loved you dearly.

Love always, forever missed and never forgotten.

Your Loving Family

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OBITUARY

NELSON, Kenneth Edward July 3, 1929 – August 23, 2014 On Saturday, August 23, 2014 Ken Nelson of Hairy Hill passed away at the age of 85 years. Our Dad led a very full and active life. Following a 33 year career in Edmonton with Ed Tel, he threw himself into the affairs of his new home in Hairy Hill. Ken leaves to celebrate his life and mourn his passing, his children, Darlene (Mel) Davis, David (Debbie) Nelson, Joan (Brett) Hall, Robert (Stephanie) Nelson, Andrew (Dulce) Nelson, Greg Serbu, and Clayton (Karen) Serbu; ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and one brother, Russ Nelson. Predeceased by his wife, Edna (July 12, 2014), grandson, Joseph Velthuis (2006); parents, Roland (1980) and Kate Nelson (1974); brother, David Nelson (1988); and sister, Freda Van Tyle (1997).

Many of his fondest memories were of his time with his fellow volunteer fire fighters in Hairy Hill.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at the Mazankowski Heart Institute, Unit 5A5, for their dedication and compassionate care during his illness.

Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville.

Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Hairy Hill Volunteer Fire Department.

To send condolences, visit www. parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME

MICKLICH, Paul August 27, 1920 – August 26, 2014 It is with great sadness the family of Paul Micklich announces his passing on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, one day short of his 94th birthday.

Born in the Holden area, Paul remained an active member of this farming community his entire life.

He along with his wife of 66 years, Lena raised three children which in turn resulted in eight grandchildren: son Arthur (Deb) have two boys Matt and Maury: son Brian (Barb) have two girls Adrienne and Melanie: daughter Darlene (Jerry) have four boys Jay, Russel, Cameron and Tyler; one brother Jacob (Eileen) and one sister Dorothy Sharuga.

Paul was less than a month away from receiving his first great-grandchild. Paul was predeceased by numerous brothers and sisters.

Over the past few years Paul managed to fight off several ailments but is was father time that he could not put off any longer.

Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Descent of the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Church in Holden, Alberta with Father Paul Lysak officiating.

Interment to follow in the Holden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to either the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta” or the “Cross Cancer Institute “ would be greatly appreciated.

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

BETTAC, Eberhard (Ed) June 8, 1928- August 20, 2014 On August 20, 2014 Mr. Ed Bettac of Hilliard, Alberta passed away peacefully with family by his side at the age of 86. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Antje, four children; Carol (Rick), Frank (Lise), Brian (Lynda) and Jan (Jannie), nine grandchildren; Austin, Sean, Tyler, Shai, Julie, Dana, Katrina, Jackson and Lindsay, one sister Renate in Germany.

A private family service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lamont Health Care Centre.

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BAYDALA, Malvina (Mollie) April 20, 1933 – August 27, 2014 On Wednesday, August 27, 2014, Mollie Baydala of Vegreville passed away at the age of 81 years.

Mollie will forever be remembered by her loving family, two sons Terry (Denise) and Tim (Cindy); six grandchildren Deeyana, Marko, Ryan (Andrea), Brandi, Desiree and Matthew; two brothers Steve (Olga) Orleski and Mike (Sophie) Orleski; one sister Pansy Chmilar; one sister in law Mary Orleski; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mollie was predeceased by her husband Nestor; her parents Dmitro and Anna Orleski; one brother John Orleski; one brother in law Paul Chmilar; two nephews Orest and Willis Chmilar.

A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir (5146 – 48 Ave.) in Vegreville where a Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Cornell Zubritsky and Father Michael Maranchuk officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir Foundation Fund” , “MS Society of Canada c/o Alberta and NWT Division” or to the “Vegreville Care Centre Patient Comfort Society”.

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

Submitted In the 1950’s, a group of people from Edmonton had a dream to see a Pentacostal Church established in Vegreville, but that dream would have to wait over 20 years to become a reality. In 1978, Christ Community Christian Church was started and soon after evolved into Vegreville Pentecostal Church. For the past 36 years, VPC as it became known, has been an integral part of the Christian community in Vegreville.

And it still is. “The people are the church, and not the building,” explains Rev. Dallas Siggelkow. “As a congregation we are still a Pentecostal Church associated with the nation-wide Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. The building is the home of the church, and our desire is for people and the community to be welcome in our home.” For several years, the church

Dr Dan Fisher Backpacks can be fun, fashionable, functional and when used correctly, incredibly handy. But carrying a heavy load unevenly or improperly can result in poor posture and even distort the spinal column, causing muscle strain, headaches, back, neck and arm pain, and even nerve damage. So what do you need to know to ensure your child’s pack doesn’t become a pain in the back—literally?

PICK IT RIGHT The first step to protecting ourselves and reducing the risk of neck, shoulder and back pain is to pick it right. Backpacks are not one-size-fits-all; pick one that’s suitable to your height.

Packs should not extend higher than your shoulders or below your hip bone. Choose one that is made of a lightweight material, such as vinyl or canvas, and has two shoulder straps that are wide, padded and adjustable. A waist strap will also help evenly distribute weight.

PACK IT LIGHT Encourage your child to use their locker or desk frequently throughout the day to avoid carrying the entire day’s worth of books on their back. Also make sure they

As easy as it may be to simply wear your backpack over one shou lder, it ’s extremely important to use both shoulder straps to evenly distribute the weight.

Make sure that the straps are snug so that the pack sits close to the body.

You should be able to slide a hand between the pack and your back, and Chiropractor it should sit roughly WEIGH IT Dr. Dan Fisher 2 inches above your Backpacks for Your Health waist. children aged five Advantage Specialist Using the waist to 14 should weigh and chest strap helps no more than 10 percent of their body weight, to transfer some of the load to and 15 percent for children aged the hips and chest, further 15 or older. Yes, that means adults too!

Multiply your weight by 10 percent to find out the maximum backpack load you should carry. Then, make sure the backpack weight doesn’t exceed this amount.

Weigh the fully loaded backpack on your bathroom scale, or weigh each item - including the backpack itself - on your bathroom scale and calculate the total. aren’t carrying around extra items—laptops, tablets, iPods, can add significant weight. For those items they do need, use all of the backpack’s compartments, putting heavier items, such as textbooks, closest to the center for the most even distribution of weight and avoid any balance difficulties.

reducing back and shoulder strain.

Research shows that 80 per cent of people will experience back pain in their lifetime, and that more than 50 per cent of young people experience at least one episode of lower back pain by their teenage years.

QUESTIONS When it comes to backpacks, if you and you’re family pick it, pack it and wear it right, you’ll feel better, move better and live better.

For more information, contact Fisher Chiropractic at 780-6322181.

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Maple Street Worship Centre Is there a new church in Town?

has enjoyed a partnership with community organizations including Vegreville Food Bank, the Crisis Association of Vegreville, and several music instruction groups.

The name “Maple Street Worship Centre” identifies

more closely with the community. It also speaks to the desire of the church to be a centre where Jesus is worshipped. “We wanted more than just a label that was not understood. This new operating name is clearer to the person on the street as to what happens inside the building.”

The church’s history in the community is relatively short compared to most

other churches, yet there is a desire to build on that history. “It is like writing a book,” Siggelkow believes.

“We are still in the same book, just beginning a new chapter.” The new name is the title of the next chapter that is yet to be written.

Although every church in Vegreville is unique, we are all united around the core message of the Scriptures, that Jesus Christ is the

Saviour of the world. “As a church, we will continue to endeavour to fill the unique place we have within our community,” comments Siggelkow. “We honour our past and look to the future as it continues to develop.”

If you are not a part of one of the churches in Vegreville or it has been a while, why not consider visiting one this week?

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Pets can make you healthier One of the top therapists at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary is an Australian labradoodle.

Tullulah can do in five minutes what takes her owner, Alberta Health Services social worker Martina Quinn, as

much as three hours to do.

“She disarms people and gets them completely relaxed,” says Quinn, whose clients include adults with cancer and children who have a parent with cancer. “She is the perfect therapist—she’s non-

judgmental and offers her unconditional love and support.”

Counsellors specializing in animal-assisted therapy have long known the mental health benefits of pets. Petting an animal can promote relaxation

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by lowering blood pressure and slowing the heart rate.

Seniors who own a pet are less likely to need health-care services or experience depression.

“Pets give people a sense of purpose,” Quinn says.

“Someone who is depressed may not feel like doing anything themselves, but if they have a dog, they know they have to feed it and take it out for a walk.”

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associate professor at the University of Calgary and a population health researcher for Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions, notes that even moderate physical activity, such as walking a dog, can boost mood.

“Pets can also break the ice with other people when they’re out walking the dog,” she says.

Those encounters can help offset the self-isolating tendencies of someone who is depressed.

Research also shows that peo-

ple feel more connected to their communities if they have a regular dog-walking routine in their neighbourhood.

“Good mental health isn’t just the absence of a mental illness,” Rock says. “It’s at the core of health. We need to make sure our public policies help support people who choose to live with a pet.”

— reprinted from Apple magazine

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Plaque Unveiling

Jerry Litwin, Vice Chair of Holy Trinity Church Council unveils the plaque commemorating the Ukrainians who were unjustly interned during WWI under the War Measures Act 100 years ago. (Michael Simpson/Photo) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Canada’s first national internment operations took place from coast-to-coast, across Canada.

Reverend Father Michael Maranchuk opened the ceremony by thanking everyone for attending. “Project CTO hallows the memory of all the internees, and reminds all Canadians of the need to remain vigilant in defense of human rights and civil liberties, particularly in times of domestic and international crisis.”

Jacquie Fenske, MLA Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville offered this message. “We are remembering not a very bright day in history but if we don’t recall it, we are more bound to repeat what wasn’t appropriate. We had many peaceful immigrants come from across Eastern Europe to Canada who were labeled aliens, not because they did anything wrong but because of where they had been born. As Canadians, we work very hard to ensure we have freedom and opportunity. So, this was a very sad time in Canada’s

history and the stories need to be told and captured. We need to remember those people who were put into the Internment camps. I want to thank-you for being here to honor them.”

Following the memorial service, citizens went to the basement of the church for fellowship and a luncheon.

Elsewhere in the area, an identical plaque was unveiled at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville.

Town Councillor Michael Simpson spoke on behalf of the Town of Vegreville.

“Throughout history, mistakes have been made. The internment of thousands of Ukrainians during the First World War is among them, as far as Canadian history is concerned. Along with other Europeans, Many Ukrainian fathers, mothers and children were pulled from their farms, houses and shops and placed in camps under harsh conditions across Canada. In Alberta, they were taken as far away as Banff, Jasper and Lethbridge.

“Money and possessions were

seized, they were subjected to heavy labour at these Canadian Concentration Camps and, though history may not well acknowledge it, there is little doubt that some met their ends as a result of these brutal conditions.

“It is exceptionally bitter to know that while the sons of Vegreville fought overseas for their country’s freedom, that same freedom was being denied their friends and family back home. Such is the loyalty of these supposed ‘enemy aliens’ that only a short time later, they would rise up and fight again in the Second World War for a country that had shunned them.

“They say that time heals all wounds, but as we all know when a wound heals, it leaves a scar.

“Vegreville is proud to have been selected in two locations to be a part of Project 100, an idea brought to light by the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association.

Both here and across town at St. Vladimir’s Church, let these plaques stand as a reminder of a Nation’s flawed

perception of her own children and as a lesson that dare not be repeated.”

A plaque was also unveiled in Mundare at the Basilian Father’s Museum, which is a trove of Ukrainian history from Canada’s early years not only for the Basilian Fathers, but for families and notable individuals from the area’s past as well.

Assistant Pastor Father Irenij’s Valiavka imparts a blessing upon the plaque displayed at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church.

(Michael Simpson/Photo)

This is the commemorative plaque which marks Canada’s first national internment operations and the 100th anniversary of the War Measures Act and is meant to honor all the people who suffered because of this act. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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