Two Hills Regional Chronicle June 28, 2021 P.O. Box 156, Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0 w w w. t w o h i l l s c h r o n i c l e . c o m FREE (780) 657-3536 within the County of Two Hills Proudly Serving the County of Two Hills & Surrounding Areas
Elmer Clark to run for council seat in Division 4.
Dorothy Lastiwka celebrates her 100th Birthday
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or the second time in a month a Lodge resident of the Eagle Hill Foundation has celebrated her 100th birthday. Well known Eagle Hill Lodge in Willingdon had its residents and staff celebrate Dorothy Lastiwka’s 100th birthday. Eagle Hill Foundation Chairman, Elroy Yakemchuk sent his personal congratulations said he was elated that yet another long time resident has joined the unique club of the County of Two Hills Centenarians. We are proud to announce the 100 year Birthday of Dorothy Lastiwka. Born June 16, 1921. Dorothy was born at her Grandmother Mary Serbu’s house, Which was a mile walk across the field for her mother Rosie. She is the 6 th of 7 children raised by Wasyl and Rosie (Serbu). She is the last surviving sibling and the only one to live till 100, but 4 other siblings
lived till their 90’s. Dorothy attended Borowich rural school for the first of her schooling, which was a mile and a half from their farm. In the summer Dorothy and her siblings would walk to school and in the winter they used a cutter or caboose pulled by a horse to get to school, later she attended high school in Willingdon. Dorothy’s first job was at St.Joesph Hospital in Vegreville where she was trained and worked as an X-ray technician, Dorothy then went on to attend Humboldt School of Nursing to become a registered nurse, and worked at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton until the age of 65. Dorothy lived on her own until November 10th, 2015 when she returned to her roots and moved into the Eagle Hill Lodge. Dorothy enjoys coming back to the farm where she grew up to visit family, pick berries and see the animals. The Two Hills Regional Chronicle offers you our heartfelt congratulations.
airy Hill area farmer, Elmer Clark, has formally announced that he will be seeking to represent Division 4 on County Council Elections to be held on October 18th 2021. This follows the formal announcement that Incumbent Soren Odegard will not be seating the election. Clark, who ran in the last municipal election, has diverse experience in construction, farming, and a tireless community volunteer with several occasions over the last
few decades. Known for his pleasant demeanor, and support of various local businesses, events, charities, and has been a long serving member of the Hairy Hill Elks. Clark has worked on the constructions of both the Two Hills Health Care Center and the Two Hills School which were recent additions to the Town of Two Hills Health and Education facilities. He serves on the Farm Producers and other organizations while embarking on mixed farming in his area. “I have some new ideas which I will bring forth to county council all in an effort to work with my fellow councillors, coming up with new ideas to improve the roads and infrastructure in the county and to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all residents. Road construction and other services for the area will be given priority and safety of all including the buses that take the children
to school, and the ability to ensure the wellness and safety of all our residents will be paramount.” Doing volunteer and charitable work while engaging in farming and working in the winters on various projects has enabled Clark to get a good handle on life in Rural Alberta and will continue to make it better for the enhancement and upliftment of all residents within the County of Two Hills. Clark, who is single, has already started campaigning and was pleased to receive in favourable response as he went doorknocking. On October 14th, Elmer Clark, urges you to consider him as your Division 4 Councillor for the next four years.
Leonard Ewanishan to seek re-election as In this Issue: Mayor in Two Hills
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ncumbent Town of Two Hills Mayor, Leonard Ewanishan, who is completing his second stint as leader of the town has formally announced that he will be standing for election in the October 18th municipal election. Ewanishan, who has served in this capacity before, and is the incumbent has led the town through some very challenging times, given the Covid-19 pan-
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demic and its ramifications. He took a leadership role in mask and other bylaws in an effort to contain and minimize the risks of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ewanishan and his council have embarked on some road and side-walk construction and uses the diversity of his council to move the town forward inspite of the financial challenges that all municipalities face. The Mayor is well known for writing letters to provincial and federal ministers in trying to secure the maximum funding available under various government programmes and continues to pursue these requests. At press time, Ewanishan is the only candidate to confirm his re-election plans for mayor.
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