Alberta 55 plus

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Alberta 55 plus

Fall 2015
ALBERTA
55 PLUS
FOR ACTIVE ALBERTANS
Johnson.ca/deserve
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
I’ve been pondering on what a wonderful
organization we have here. There are so
many folks who VOLUNTEER to ensure that
our friends and acquaintances are afforded
the opportunity to continue to be active and
interactive. Heck sometimes we even get to
do some of the activities ourselves!
I was proud to see how well Strathmore carried
off the Summer Games in July. Despite negative
inputs from the weather man they managed
to pull it all together to an extremely successful
conclusion. The fact that such a small town,
with limited existing facilities for addressing all
our events, could provide such a high class
event for our participants is a testament to
small town creativity, spirit and volunteerism.
Hats off Strathmore! Keep that model for others
to follow please.
Thanks also to Alberta Sport Connection for
all the help these folks provide to us not only
in carrying out the games themselves, but
between games providing guidance and
support toward our objectives.
As you all know – the times they are a changing!
We as an organization, and we as the active
adult population of Alberta, are being called
upon to look forward to how we can all
come together to ensure the 55+ games can
be delivered to the benefit of all who will be
participating long into the future. Yes this means
a change in the methodology of presenting
the games. Yes this means that we can address
some of the challenges we’ve had up to now
in delivering portions of the games that could
be labeled non-active. Yes this also means we
can address how participants may be able to
participate in more than one sport. Indeed this
change will impact where the games can be
offered, how we qualify, who can qualify, as
well as a variety of other needs assessments.
We will have the opportunity to address the
funding model and how it best suits the needs of
the participants and the hosting communities.
In short we’re doing a whole scale review of
the entire process. This makes us a very busy
organization and over the next year we will
be asking for opinions from each and every
member on various issues that may directly
impact you. In the interests of our future please
provide your feedback in a most positive and
helpful way, and with haste. We don’t have
a lot of time to change our world and we do
want the next games to be just as successful as
others have been up to now.
I want to thank all those who gave us ideas, and
feedback in Strathmore. I also want to thank all
you folks who are willing to help us move into
the future with positivity and your own personal
touch. We are a great big community – indeed
I like to think of us as a family, one who has
differing opinions and can work together, do
some of the proverbial give and take, to make
the future more gratifying for all. Let’s get out
there and change our own world!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from the President....................... 1
Zone 1............................................................ 2
Zone 2............................................................ 4
Zone 3............................................................ 8
Membership Benefits................................. 13
Membership Directors................................ 14
Membership Form...................................... 15
Membership Form Waiver......................... 16
Zone 4.......................................................... 18
Zone 5.......................................................... 22
Zone 6.......................................................... 25
Zone 7.......................................................... 29
LEA DASHKEWYTCH
President Alberta 55 plus
Zone 8.......................................................... 33
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ZONE 1
at a busy year for Zone 1 – we hosted the Alberta 55+ Winter Games in February, 2015 and ad this event been completed and everyone turned around to prepare for the Play-‐offs for mmer Games in Strathmore. While Mother Nature forced the cancellation of the Alpine he Winter Games, she looked more kindly on Strathmore. WOW – what a busy year for Zone 1 – we hosted
new members signing up to qualify. Play-offs
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2015
gning up to qualify. Play-‐offs were held in several different cities and towns in our Zone: and no sooner had this event been completed in our Zone: Athletics and Bocce in Cardston;
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at. Strathmore. While Mother Nature forced the
cancellation of the Alpine Events for the Winter
Games, she looked more kindly on Strathmore.
Members for all regions of Zone 1 participated in
the Play-offs for the Summer Games with many
Tennis, Arts & Crafts and Creative Writing in
Lethbridge; Golf in Picture Butte; Swimming
in Claresholm; Military Whist in Hays; Cycling
in Barnwell/Taber; Slo-Pitch and Pickle Ball in
Medicine Hat.
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Lorne
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Larry Dickhaut and Lorne Pretzlaw – 55+ Men’s Doubles Bronze 2
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Maynard Roelofs and Shirley Zuelke –
Military Whist players enjoying some down time. After a hectic spring and summer season,
competitors can take a quick breather before
various clubs start up their fall programming
and competitions.
Already slated for Zone 1 is the First Annual
Ken Tooke Bridge Tournament in Brooks on
September 10, 2015, Military Whist Tournament
in Vauxhall on September 10, 2015, Bridge in
Maynard Roelofs and Shirley Zuelke – qAthletics
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After a hectic spring and summer season, competitors can take a quick breather before various club
start up their fall programming and competitions. Vulcan on September 19th, Military Whist in
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in Lethbridge on September 26th, Bridge
Tournament in Taber October 15, Military Whist
in Bow Island October 17 and Crib in Vauxhall
on October 29th. There will be many more
tournaments in various games coming up so
check our website or the bulletin board at your
local club for updated information.
Maynard Roelofs and Shirley Zuelke – qualifiers for Athletics 3 various clubs After a hectic spring and summer season, competitors can take a quick breather before start up their fall programming and competitions. ZONE 2
What a fantastic Summer Games we had in banner carriers were John Tullikopf from Three
Hills (sixteen winter or summer games) and Kay
Strathmore! Everything about the games was
first class – great sports venues, delicious food, Humphries from Sundre (fourteen winter or
amazing volunteers and lots of extra events to summer games). What great ambassadors to
attend. A big thank you and congratulations represent our zone.
to the Town of Strathmore for a wonderful job!
The organizing committee, officials, sponsors, These games showed a greater distribution of
and especially the volunteers were welcoming, participants from all areas of Big Country Senior
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ZONE 3
Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games
Arts & Crafts: Berthe Richard (2G, 2B), Carolyn Always
(1G), Beryl Delorme (1G), Bertha Ann Fisher (1B), Sharon
Sheeler (1B).
Creative Writing: Linda Elder (1S)
Calgary does it again for the 2nd Games in
a row. We won the Provincial Team Award at
the 55+ Summer Games by winning the most
medals. We did it in 2013 and again in 2015.
This year, at the Games in Strathmore, we won
126 medals, gold, silver and bronze, which
counted towards the trophy. Since team sports
only count as one, our athletes actually took
home 161 medals. This was accomplished by
97 athletes. We were very strong in Track & Field
and Swimming, but the other activities also did
very well. There was only 3 activities we did not
get medals in, out of 16 activities.
Bocce: Bob Craswell (1G), Gloria Culp (1G), Larry Culp
(1G), Erna Dreger (1G).
Contact Bridge: Allan Kreutz (1B), Doreen Moore (1B).
Cribbage: Garry Rosling (1G), Debbie Stapleton (1G),
Anna Jarmics (1G), Ruth Beecher (1B), Ilene Miller (1B).
Cycling: Wendy Carson (2G), Suzanne Eugster (2G),
Bertha Ann Fisher (1G), Stephen Robinson (2S), David
Coldwell (1S), Merv Matson (1B).
Golf: Bill Clark (1G), Marielle Galibois (1S), Reid Harbour
(1S), Karen Kernaghan (1S), Rozanne Lawn (1B).
Horseshoes: Sid Aker (1S), Doris O’Malley Winfield (1B).
Pickleball: Diana Blud (1S), Lucy Coffey (1S), Gerry
There were over 1100 participants at Strathmore
for the 4 day event in mid-July. These
represented 8 zones from all over Alberta. The
chart below shows how they did.
1. Calgary (Zone 3)
2. St. Albert area (Zone 5)
3. Red Deer area (Zone 4)
4. Edmonton (Zone 6)
5. Drumheller area (Zone 2)
6. Grande Prairie area (Zone 8)
7. Lethbridge area (Zone 1)
8. St. Paul area (Zone 7)
Collard (1S), Ron Dumbarton (1S).
Tennis: Don Herman (1G), Gary Wallin (1G), Kerry
MacPherson (1G), Brenda Ringdahl (1G), Fouad Aziz
(1G), Richard Martin (1G), Dee-Ann Clark (1G), Rosel
Fehres (1G).
126 medals
97 medals
95 medals
92 medals
81 medals
64 medals
62 medals
41 medals
Slo-Pitch 70+ Team, Silver Medal: Ed Chala,
Gavin Davidson, Paul Dvorack, Dean Gillett, Robert
Jaynes, Ron Komix, Raymond Letourneau, Rod Martens,
Tom Matthews, Jim McMaster, Garry Reichert, Arthur
Rousseau, Nestor Shular, Arnie Stang.
Slo-Pitch 65+ Team. Bronze medal: Francis Avery,
John Blanchette, Graham Brockway, Garth Colpitts, Rob
Dean, Jim Freeborn, Ernie French, Ted Harrison, Maurice
Lakness, Robert Letal, Brian Sacks, John Smith, Glen
Tilden, Geoff Weiss.
The individual Calgary medal winners are
shown below
(G – gold medal; S – silver medal; B – bronze medal)
Track & Field: David Guss (4G), Susanne Lauridsen
(3G, 1S), Gerald Graham (3G, 1S), Joe Elder (3G),
Anne Liversey-Husak (2G, 2S) Nessie Hollicky (2G, 1S),
Brian Cochrane (2G, 1S, 1B), Ray Colliver (2G 1B), Rob
McKinnon (1G, 2S, 1B), Al Vessey (1G, 2S, 1B), Brian Hill (1G,
1S, 1B), Anna Barretto (1G, 1B), Linda Elder (1G), Doug
Kyle (1G), Chieko Rehm (1G), Alfred Andriamahady (1S),
Maurie Martin (3B), Roy Jarvis (1B).
Swimming: Ivan Pivovarov (4G), Keith Shaw (4G),
Marilyn Shaw (4G), Gabor Zinner (4G), Pat Hlady (3G,
1S), John Slofstra (2G, 2S), Andrea Gammack (1G, 3S),
Lily Chan (1G, 1S), Larry Brunner (1G), Richard Bascom
(3S, 1B).
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As the Provincial Games does not allow for any medal presentations at the Games for Creative Writing and Arts and Crafts our Zone hosted an Awards night and dinner for these entrants and their guests. This was held on the evening of July 23, 2015. All of the items entered and the medals won were put on display. Everyone enjoyed a hot Turkey and Ham buffet dinner and after dinner they were entertained with the Creative Writing entrants present reading their poem or story. The best was saved for last and Linda Elder who received a Silver Medal for her Non-‐Fiction – Humorous Story had every one laughing so hard they had tears in their eyes. The Arts and Crafts winners were presented with their medals and the evening was concluded with their
Arts
and
a group picture beyes.
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of all the medal w
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presented with their medals
and the evening
was concluded with a
group
picture being
ZONE 3
2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games
Creative Writing and Arts and Crafts
Carolyn Alway – Zone 3 Coordinator
taken of all the medal winners.
As the Provincial Games does not allow for any
medal presentations at the Games for Creative
Writing and Arts and Crafts our Zone hosted
an Awards night and dinner for these entrants
and their guests. This was held on the evening
of July 23, 2015. All of the items entered and
the medals won were put on display. Everyone
enjoyed a hot Turkey and Ham buffet dinner
and after dinner they were entertained with
the Creative Writing entrants present reading
their poem or story. The best was saved for last
and Linda Elder who received a Silver Medal
for her Non-Fiction – Humorous Story had
every one laughing so hard they had tears in
Welcome to Three New Board Members
Arts and Crafts Medalists (L to R) Beryl DeLorme, Bertha Fisher,
Berthe Richards, Sharon Sheeler, Carolyn Alway, Linda Elder,
Verla Boyle and Christine Poole
"Arts and Crafts Medalists (L to R) Beryl DeLorme, Bertha Fisher, Berthe Richards, Sharon Sheeler, Carolyn
Alway, Linda Elder, Verla Boyle and Christine Poole"
1972. I enjoy quilting, photography, golfing,
curling, volunteering for
the Veterans Food
Bank and Community Kitchen and sewing hats
for cancer patients. I became a Board Member
after seeing how much fun people were
having at the golfing and curling tryouts as well
as speaking with fellow Board Members. I’m
looking forward to taking part as well as doing
other activities and meeting more people.
Ken Park has become our new
Vice-President. He was originally
from Toronto, but moved to the
U.S. and lived in the U.S. for 5 years
in San Francisco, Los Angeles
and Boston. Being an avid downhill and cross country skier, Ken
decided he would like to go to
the Rocky Mountains. After considering Denver
or Calgary he decided on Calgary and has
lived (and skied) here since 1974. Ken won
medals in cross-country skiing in the 2009 and
2013 Alberta 55 plus Winter Games. In addition
to skiing Ken likes long distance running. He ran
his first marathon of 42.2 km at the age of 70 and
plans to do this every 5 years (he says tongue–
in-cheek). Ken is a Real Estate
Agent with Realty Executives.
Ram Achal is our new Zone
3 Treasurer. An Alberta Land
Surveyor (Retired). Born in Fiji.
Educated in Fiji and England.
Qualified as a Land Surveyor
in
England.
Practiced
in
England, British Virgin Islands,
Fiji and Alberta. Emigrated to
Canada (Calgary) in 1981 and have resided
in Calgary since. Volunteer service with JCI
(Jaycees) in Fiji leading to membership of JCI
Welcome to Three New Board Members Judy Gabert has taken over the Senate. Involvement with various community
Ken Park has become our new Vice-President.
organizations in Calgary including the Scouts.
position of Director of Medals
with
Judy Gabert has taken over the position of Director of Medals with Calgary 55 plus.
Long term interest in outdoors and sports.
Calgary 55 plus. I wasRamborn
and
Achal is our new Zone 3 Treasurer.
Currently mainly involved in Golf, 5 pin Bowling,
raised in Edmonton. Husband
55 plus Member, Honored by Canadian Blood Services Boccie.
Floor
Shuffleboard,
Dennis transferred to Calgary Calgary
inNorm Thomas, Canadian Blood Services hosts a national annual event in Ottawa every September to honor one volunteer from each region for the contribution they have made to their organization. They call it “Honoring Our Lifeblood”. This two day event brings together donors, volunteers, peer recruiters and partners from each region. Two people are nominated from each region and Norm was selected to represent the region of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Northwest Territories for his contribution as a donor. 9
The two day event begins on Sunday, September 27th with a Meet and Greet Reception. Then on ZONE 3
Calgary 55 plus Member, Norm Thomas,
Honored by Canadian Blood Services
September 27th with a Meet and Greet
Reception. Then on Monday, September 28th
there will be a breakfast, a guided tour of
Ottawa, lunch and a tour of the manufacturing
and production facility followed by a formal
reception Monday evening. All travel costs,
hotels and expenses are covered by Canadian
Blood services. Norm has been donating blood
every year since 1968 and has done clinics with
a mobile unit for many years. In the last 47 years
he has given 690 blood donations. So far this
year he has given 28 plasma donations and
worked 25 mobile clinics. (And still counting!)
Congratulations to Norm for this well-deserved
honor and the recognition of his valuable
contribution to Canadian Blood Services.
Canadian Blood Services hosts a national
annual event in Ottawa every September
to honor one volunteer from each region
for the contribution they have made to
their organization. They call it “Honoring Our
Lifeblood”. This two day event brings together
donors, volunteers, peer recruiters and partners
from each region. Two people are nominated
from each region and Norm was selected to
represent the region of Alberta, Saskatchewan
and Northwest Territories for his contribution as
a donor.
The two day event begins on Sunday,
Zone 3 Gold Medalists
Casino Coming Up!
Zone 3 is hosting a casino to raise funds for our Alberta 55 plus Association in the second
quarter in 2016. Definite date will be published in November. We will be looking for volunteers
for this event. If you are willing and able to help out please contact Gertie Collins 403 273
3955. Thank you!
Ron McCurdy passed away on August 1st, 2015. Ron had been our Zone 3 board treasurer for
three years, but retired due to health problems in 2014. We wish to extend deepest sympathy to
Ron’s family.
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ZONE 3
Third Annual Fun Day
Open to all Calgary 55 plus Games Association
members and eligible friends who want to
Summer Chef de Mission - Carolyn Alway
change it did. We again went to being very hot
and at supper time there were many sunburnt
faces to be seen.
I have many positions with Zone 3 and the latest
is that of Mission Chef. At the meeting of all
the Zone Chefs and Alberta Sport Connection
we were asked to answer the question of why
we had agreed to be Mission Chefs. The only
answer I had for them was I do not know how
to say “NO” and mean it. For all of us it was
five (not four) days of looking after a myriad of
problems and concerns, trying to be in more
than one place at a time and meeting a lot of
people.
All our Zone competitors did very well. I am
also the Creative Writing and Arts and Crafts
Coordinator for our Zone and am proud to say
my few entrants got at total of 9 medals for our
Zone. Our Zone also won the Zone trophy for
receiving the most medals for the Games. I had
the honor of receiving the trophy for our Zone.
I met many extremely nice people from all
over Alberta and you cannot change my mind
that I have always thought that Alberta is the
best and only place in Canada to live. So now
I can add to my list of lifetime Adventures that
of being a Chef de Mission.
All our Zone competitors did very well. I am also the Creative Writing and Arts and Crafts Coordinator for our Zone and am proud to say my few entrants got at total of 9 medals for our Zone. Our Zone also won the Zone trophy for receiving the most medals for the Games. I had the honor of receiving the trophy for our Zone. hope the weather would change and change it did. We again went to being very hot and at supper time there were many sunburnt faces to be seen. The Strathmore Games committee is to be
congratulated on a four day event that was
well thought out and well run. All the volunteers
were great. The food was exceptionally good
and lots of it. They even had a special buffet
set up for those with food allergies and dietary
restrictions. The weather is another thing.
Sitting up on those bleachers at the Agriculture
Center for the Opening Ceremonies I thought
we would all freeze to death and here it is the
middle of summer. The next day for the start
of the games, of course this is Alberta, the
weather again did not cooperate and we had
wind and freezing rain to deal with. As a result
all the outdoor events were cancelled for that
day. The Strathmore Games Committee dealt
with this and scrambled to get new schedules
ready for the outdoor activities for Saturday
with the hope the weather would change and
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Doug Kyle 3000 M Walk Thornview Senior Centre,
5600 Centre St. N.W., Calgary
Doug Kyle 3000 M Walk
Where?
Saturday, October, 17, 2015
from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
I met many extremely nice people from all over Alberta and you cannot change my mind that I have always thought that Alberta is the best and only place in Canada to live. So now I can add to my list of lifetime Adventures that of being a Chef de Mission. When?
take this opportunity to try out some of the
activities that are included in the Calgary 55
plus Summer and Winter Games. Learn how
some of the games are played and the rules
for participating. Bring a friend who would like
to try some games and see what our Calgary
55 plus Games organization is all about. Great
way to spend a day! Please register by Oct.
10, 2015. To register call: John Gilchrist: 403-2727958. Free to all participants.
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
You need a current membership to participate in the Winter Games and
the Summer Playoffs and Games, so why not renew now
and have fun all year long?
Only $30 for
one year!
Join us for Lifelong Fitness through Active Living!
The benefits of your Alberta 55 plus membership include:
• Enhance your physical and mental health
• Qualifications for the Alberta 55 plus Winter and Summer Games
• Arts/Crafts and Creative Writing Competition
• Canada 55 Plus Games
• Partial sport accident insurance while in sanctioned Alberta 55 plus events
• coverage through BFL Canada
• Zone competitions/playoffs/events/luncheons
• Website and tri-annual newsletter for up-to-date information
• Workshops and clinics for new activities/sports
• Fun and competitions with your peers in Alberta
• Opportunity to stay active as a competitor or volunteer at your zone or the
provincial level
• Home, Auto and Travel insurance at reduced rates through Johnson Insurance
1.800.563.0677 or www.johnson.ca/ab55plus
Alberta 55 Plus Winter and Summer Games were hosted in partnership with Alberta Sport
Connection and individual host communities.
The Winter and Summer Games are organized in the odd years on a two year cycle. The
Funding for the operation of the Games is supported through Alberta Sport Connection grants
and Host Community fundraising. One of the features of the Summer Games is a cultural display
showcasing our talented members Arts & Crafts and Creative Writing submissions.
Remember, you can now renew your membership online at
www.alberta55plus.ca
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Recreation Association (Alberta 55 plus) and its eight zones; Zone 1 – Sunny South Seniors Sport & Recreation Association, Zone 2 – Big Country
Seniors Sport Society, Zone 3 – Calgary 55 Plus Games Association, Zone 4 - Silver Willow Association, Zone 5 – Black Gold/Yellowhead Senior
Games Association, Zone 6 – Marigold Seniors Recreation Society of Edmonton, Zone 7 – Lakeland Senior Games Association, Zone 8 – The
Mighty Peace Sport and Recreation Association, Host Societies for Winter and Summer Games, Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife
Foundation, I hereby warrant and agree that:
1.
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2.
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is mechanically fit and appropriate for use in this program; and
3.
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remains with me; and
4.
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unsafe condition or if I feel that I have experienced any deterioration in my physical, emotional or mental fitness for continued participation
in the program.
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1.
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ZONE 4
This is her First attempt at
Athletics
Athletics
Bev Maertens-Poole,
from Athletics from
Bev Maertens-Poole,
Camrose, decided
she
Camrose,would
decided she would
try out for 75+
Women’s
100m,
Bev
Maertens-Poole,
from
try out for 75+
Women’s
100m,
her first ever Camrose,
attempt at decided she would
her first ever attempt at
Athletics in the Alberta 55 +
try out forin75+
Women’s 100m,
the
Games. HerAthletics
husband Bill,
wasAlberta 55 +
her
first Her
ever
attempt at
trying out forGames.
Pickleball,
so why
husband
Bill, was
Athletics
in
the
Alberta
not her in Athletics.
Turned
out
trying out for Pickleball, 55
so +
why
to be a great Games.
decision as
she
is
Her
husband
Bill,
not her in Athletics. Turned was
out
now sportingtrying
a GOLD
medal.
out
for
Pickleball,
so
why
to be a great decision as she
is
Way to go Bev!!
not her
in Athletics.
Turned
now
sporting
a GOLD
medal.out
is no
stoppingas
these
to betoaThere
great
decision
shetwo
is
Way
go
Bev!!
Jeanette and Jim Schaffner from Castor,
now
sporting a GOLD medal.
proved once again they are winners,
Waycoming
to go Bev!!
home with Silver Medals in
Contract Bridge. They have been to
It’s Four Medals for Alvin
This is herloves
first attempt
at Athletics
many Games, always on the winning
It’s 4
medals for Alvin Alvin Eyolfson, from Camrose,
to run. So
run he did at Strathmore,
Alvin Eyolfson, from Camrose,
Bev Maertens-Poole, from Camrose,
podium. What a pair!!
winning
Bronze
in
55+
Men’s
1500m,
3000m,
800m,
and
managed
a
Silver
in
Long
Jump.
loves to run. So run he did at
decided she would try out for 75+
Strathmore, winning Bronze in
Women’s 100m, her first ever attempt
Men’s 1500m,
3000m,Alvin
800m,Eyolfson,atfrom
Athletics
in the Alberta
Games.
It’s55+
4 medals
for Alvin
Camrose,
loves 55+
to run.
So
run he Combination
did at Strathmore,
A Winning
and managed a Silver in Long
Her husband Bill, was trying out for
winning Bronze
3000m, 800m, and managed a Silver in Long Jump.
Jump. in 55+ Men’s 1500m,
Pickleball, so why not her in Athletics.
Ab So
Rowland and Joan
It’s 4 medals for Alvin Alvin Eyolfson,Turned
from Camrose,
lovesdecision
to run.
out to be a great
as run he did at Strathmore,
Stephenson, from Mulhurst
she3000m,
is now sporting
GOLD
medal. a Silver in Long Jump.
winning Bronze in 55+ Men’s 1500m,
800m,aand
managed
Bay, Helen Caldwell,
from
Way to go Bev!!
A Winning
Combination
Wetaskiwin and Ed Fuller, from
Camrose, teamed
up
to enterand
Ab A
Rowland
Joan
Winning
Combination
the 70+ Floor Curling, winning
Stephenson, from Mulhurst
in their zone playoff.
At
Ab Rowland
and Joan
Bay,
Helen
from
Strathmore, they were ableCaldwell,
to
Stephenson,
from
Mulhurst
Wetaskiwin
and Ed Fuller, from
finish with the
Bronze Medal,
Bay,
Helen
Caldwell,
from
Congrats to Camrose,
all of you!! teamed
up to
enter
There is no stopping these
two
Jeanette and Jim Schaffner
from Castor proved once again
they are winners, coming home
with Silver Medals in Contract
Bridge. They have been to
many Games,
always on the
A Winning
Combination
two
winning
podium.
What
a pair!!
Ab Rowland and Joan Stephenson, from Mulhurst
Bay,
Helen Caldwell, from
Wetaskiwin and Ed Fuller, from Camrose, teamed up to enter the 70+ Floor Curling,
Jeanette
twoSchaffner
winning in their zone playoff. At Strathmore,
they and
wereJim
able
to finish with the Bronze
Medal. Congrats
to all of you!!
from Castor
proved once again
Jeanette
and Jimcoming
Schaffner
they
are winners,
home
from
Castor
proved
once
again
with Silver Medals in Contract
they areThey
winners,
Bridge.
have coming
been tohome
with
Silver
Medals
in 18
Contract
many Games, always
on the
Wetaskiwin
Ed Fuller,
from
the
70+ Floorand
Curling,
winning
teamed
inCamrose,
their zone
playoff.upAtto enter
the
70+
Floor
Curling,
winning
Strathmore, they
were able
to
in
their
zone
playoff.
At
finish with the Bronze Medal,
Strathmore,
they
were able to
Congrats
to all
of you!!
finish with the Bronze Medal,
Bocce Zone 4 Winners
Congrats
toand
all of
you!! combine to
Falun
Westerose
form a winning team
Bill and Donnalee Mishio, (left),
from Westerose, and Keith and
Bernie Andersen, from Falun, play
together in the Zone 4 Challenge
cup Floor Curling monthly competitions. Well, why not Bocce too,
and here they are Bronze Medal
Winners.
Je
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th
w
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m
w
Back row – Joe Metzger (Red Deer), Phil Lodermeier (Lacombe), Harvey Kelts (Red Deer), Dave Nixon
(Byemoor), Kevin Drader (Bawlf), Russ Kobi (Byemoor), Rene’ Chartrand (Camrose).
Front row – Paul Dietrich (Halkirk), Larry Leasak (Red
Deer),
ZONE
4 Lorne Enright (Camrose), Jim Wasdal
(Endiang), Lawrence Boyer (Millet), James Andres ( Rimbey).
Welcome
Duane
to Athletics
he Color is Bronze for the 55+ Slo-pitch Team Zone 4 is so proud of this team, coming
together
from
Duane Smethurst, from Red Deer,
over the
zone,
to form Team
a winning team.
The Colour all
is Bronze
for the
55+ Slo-Pitch
heard about
the Strathmore
Welcome
Duane
to Athletics
The Color is Bronze for the 55+ Slo-pitch Team Zone 4 is so proud of this team, coming together from
Zone 4 is so proud of this team, coming together from all over the zone, to form a
Games and decided to get
over the
zone,
to
form a winning
team. Harvey Kelts (Red Deer),
winning
team.
ack row – Joe Metzger (RedallDeer),
Phil
Lodermeier
(Lacombe),
Daveand
Nixon
involved,
involved he did,
Duane
Smethurst,
from Red
Back row: Joe Metzger (Red Deer), Phil Lodermeier (Lacombe), Harvey Kelts (Red
winning
a
Gold
Medal in 55+
yemoor),
Kevin
Drader
(Bawlf),
Russ
Kobi (Byemoor),
Rene’ Kelts
Chartrand
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rowDeer),
– Joe
Metzger
(Red
Deer), Phil
Lodermeier
(RedRene
Deer),
Dave Nixon
Dave
Nixon
(Byemoor),
Kevin
Drader (Lacombe),
(Bawlf), RussHarvey
Kobi (Byemoor),
Deer,
about
the
Men’sheard
Shot Put,
a Silver
Medal in
ont
row – Kevin
Paul Drader
Dietrich
(Halkirk),
Larry
Leasak
Deer),
Lorne
Enright (Camrose), Jim
Wasdal
Byemoor),
(Bawlf),
Russ
(Byemoor),
Rene’
Chartrand
(Camrose).
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Dream
come(Red
True.
Chartrand
(Camrose).
Discus,
and a Bronze Medal in
Strathmore
Games and decided
Front
row: Dietrich
Paul Dietrich
(Halkirk),
Leasak
(Red
Deer),
Lorne
Enright
(Camrose),
Front
row
–Lawrence
Paul
(Halkirk),
LarryLarry
Leasak
(Red
Deer),
Lorne
Enright
(Camrose),
Jim Wasdal
100m. Congratulations Duane!!
ndiang),
Boyer
(Millet),
James
Andres
( Rimbey).
Jim
Wasdal
(Endiang),
Lawrence
Boyer
(Millet),
James
Andres
(Rimbey).
Endiang),
BoyerMounteney,
(Millet), Jamesfrom
Andres
( Rimbey).
Gordon Lawrence
and Brenda
Bluffton,
teamed up with Vivian and Dave to get involved, and involved he
Mulligan, from Rimbey, to enter the 55+ Floor Curling. It has been Dave’s and did, winning a Gold Medal in
Vivian’s dream to finally qualify for the Games and win a medal, and their dream55+ Men’s Shot Put, a Silver
C
came true at Strathmore with a GOLD medal hanging around their necks. What aMedal in Discus, and a Bronze so
Medal in 100m. Congratulationsal
great fun bunch, could those smiles get any bigger!!
Duane!!
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bi
m
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Welcome Duane to Athletics
A Novice and a Seasoned Veteran
Christine Hector, from Innisfail,
Duane Smethurst, from Red
Welcome Duane to Athletics
Deer, heard about the likes to cycle, so why not try in
A Dream come True.
the Strathmore Games, after all
Strathmore Games and decided
her husband from
Ian is in
Tennis. This
Duane Smethurst,
Red
ordon and Brenda Mounteney, from
Bluffton,
teamed
up with Vivian and Dave to get involved, and involved
is her he
first Games and she loved
A Dream
Come
True.
heard
about
the
did, winning aDeer,
Gold Medal
inwas
it. It
trying to bike both the
ulligan,
from Rimbey,
to enter
the
55+ Floor
Curling.
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has beenup
Dave’s
and and
Gordon
and Brenda
Mounteney,
from
Bluffton,
with Vivian
A Dream
come
True.
Strathmore
Games
andin decided
55+ Men’s Shot
Put, a Silver
10km
and 20km
one day, but
Dave to
Mulligan,
from Rimbey,
to enter
thewin
55+
Curling.
It has
been
vian’s dream
finally qualify
for the Games
and
a Floor
medal,
and their
dream
she
managed
to
finish with
Medal
in
Discus,
and
a
Bronze
Dave’s
and
Vivian’s
dream
to
finally
qualify
for
the
Games
and
win
a
medal,
he a
ame
Strathmore
with a GOLDfrom
medal
hanging around
their
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rdontrue
andat Brenda
Mounteney,
Bluffton,
teamed
upnecks.
with Vivian
SILVER
medal
in
both
races.
David
and
their
dream
came
true
at
Strathmore
with
a
GOLD
medal
hanging
Medal in 100m.
Congratulations
eat fun bunch, could those smiles get any bigger!!
did,
winning
a Gold
Medal
ligan,
from Rimbey,
to enter
55+
Curling.
It has
been
and
Johnston,
from
Rockyin
Mountain
around
their necks.
What athe
great
funFloor
bunch,
could those
smiles
getDave’s
any
Duane!!
House,
his potential,
Shotlived
Put,upatoSilver
bigger!!
an’s dream to finally qualify for the
Games and win a medal, and their dream55+ Men’s
finishing with GOLD in both the
and a Bronze
me true at Strathmore with a GOLD medal hanging around their necks. What aMedal in Discus,
10km and 20km.
Medal in 100m. Congratulations
at fun bunch, could those smiles get any bigger!!
Duane!!
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Six Smiling Faces from Zone 4 Dennis Zukiwsky, from Red Deer, won Bron
Lawrence Koehli, from Camrose, won Bronze in 55+ Low Gross; Linda Slater,
Silver in 65+ Callaway; Lillian Holmes, from Sedgewick, won GOLD in 75+ Calla
Camrose, won Bronze in 65+ Low Gross; Debbie Retzlaff, from Rimbey, won
Gross. What a wonderful showing from our golfers!!
ZONE 4
Roy sure knows how
to throw Horseshoes
Roy Spelrem, from
These Ladies never lost Ponoka,
a Gameis a seasoned
veteran at Horseshoes,
These Ladies Never Lost a Game
With determination and their game faces on, these
ladies played to win, and win they did, all their
Deer, games,
won Bronze
in 65+
the 65+
finalCallaway;
game for the GOLD medal
being
a blow-out.
Right towon
left, Mary Linnell, skip,
oss; Linda
Slater,
from Camrose,
Sturgess, Steve
Claudette
and Mary
OLD inKathy
75+ Callaway;
Petz,Gottenbos
from
Vincent.
om Rimbey, won Bronze in 55+ Low
m our golfers!!
With determination and their game
faces on,
here he is sporting a
these ladies played to win, and GOLD
win they
did,
medal
in 65+
Openfor
Singles
all their games, the 65+ final game
the “A”.
GOLD medal being a blow-out. Right to left,
Camrose shines
Mary Linnell, skip, Kathy Sturgess, Claudette
Gottenbos and Mary Vincent.
Bill Maertens-Poole and Bob Aff
Roy Sure Knows how to Throw
Horseshoes
Roy Spelrem, from Ponoka, is a
seasoned veteran at Horseshoes,
here he is sporting a GOLD medal
in 65+ Open Singles “A”.
Family
Affair
inIt’s
thea65+
Men’s
Doubles managi
The Kreutz
family
from
Considering this Wetaskiwin
is their first comp
love their
horsehoes.
very
well. WayIttowas
go evident
Camrose!!
again at these Games with Nick
winning GOLD inIt’s
55+
a Open
FamilySingles
Affair
“A”; Connie winning SILVER in
55+ Open
Singles family
“D”, and
The Kreutz
fromLarry
Wetaskiw
winning
BRONZE
in 55+ OpenIt“C”.
love
their horseshoes.
was evide
Also from
Wetaskiwin
Fred Broska,
again
at these is
Games
with Nick
winner of SILVER in the 65+ Open
winning
GOLD in 55+ Open Single
Singles “B”.
“A”; Connie winning SILVER in 55
Open Singles “D”, and Larry winni
BRONZE in 55+ Open “C”. Also fr
Wetaskiwin is Fred Broska, winne
SILVER in the 65+ Open Singles
Camrose
in Pickleball
Camrose shines
in Shines
Pickleball
Bill Maertens-Poole and Bob Affleck
Poole and
Bob
Affleck from
Camrose
competed
from
Camrose
compete
in the
65+
Men’s
Doubles
to win
a
s Doubles
managing
to managing
win a BRONZE
medal.
BRONZE
medal. Considering
this isdid
their
is their
first competition
together, they
first competition together, they did
o go Camrose!!
very well. Way to go Camrose!!
amily Affair
ly from Wetaskiwin
hoes. It was evident
ames with Nick
n 55+ Open Singles
ing SILVER in 55+
”, and Larry winning
Open “C”. Also from
ed Broska, winner of
5+ Open Singles “B”.
Six Smiling
Faces
from Zone
4 Red Deer, won Bronze in 65+
Six Smiling Faces from Zone
4 Dennis
Zukiwsky,
from
Dennis Zukiwsky from Red Deer, won BRONZE in 65+ Callaway; Lawrence Koehli
Lawrence Koehli, from Camrose, won Bronze in 55+ Low Gross; Linda Slater, from Cam
Camrose,
BRONZE
in 55+from
Low Maskwacis,
Gross; LindaisSlater from Camrose,
They Clangfrom
as they
Walk won
Willie
Littlechild,
Silver
65+ Callaway;
Lillian Holmes,
from Sedgewick,
won GOLD in 75+ Callaway; Stev
woninSILVER
in 70+
65+ Callaway;
Lillian
Holmes
sporting a GOLD
medal in
Breaststroke
– 100m
andfrom
50m,Sedgewick,
GOLD in won GOLD in 75+
Camrose,
won
Bronze
in
65+Camrose,
Low Gross;
Debbie
Retzlaff,
won Bronze in
Callaway;
Steve
Petz
from
won
BRONZE
in
65+from
Low Rimbey,
Gross; Debbie
IM – 75m, and SILVER in Backstroke – 100m; Norm Hinkley, from
Gross.
What in
a 55+
wonderful
showing
from
our golfers!!
Retzlaff from Rimbey, won
BRONZE
Low Gross.
What
a wonderful
showing
Ponoka, is sporting a GOLD in 65+ Backstroke
– 50m, GOLD in Freestyle
from our golfers!!
– 50m, SILVER in IM -75m and SILVER in Breaststroke -50m. Not
Roy sure knows how
pictured is our fill from Calgary – Suzanne Costashuk
whoHorseshoes
won SILVER
to throw
in 65+ Backstroke – 100m and Breaststroke – 100m. Congratulations to
They Clang as They Walk
all of you!!
Roy Spelrem, from
Willie Littlechild from Maskwacis, is sporting a GOLD
medal
70+ Breastroke - 100m and
Ponoka,
is ainseasoned
50m, GOLD IN 1m - 75m, and SILVER in Backstroke
100m;
Norm
Hinkley from Ponoka, is
veteran at Horseshoes,
sporting a GOLD in 65+ Backstroke - 50m, GOLD in Freestyle - 50m, SILVER in 1m - 75m and
here he is sporting a
SILVER in Breastroke - 50m. Not pictured is our fill from Calgary - Suzanne Costashuk who won
GOLD
medal
in 65+
SILVER in 65+ Backstroke - 100m and Breaststroke
- 100m.
Congratulations
to all of you!!
Open Singles “A”.
20
Camrose shines in Pickle
Bill Maertens-Poole and Bob Affleck from
ZONE 4
These 4 wonderful athletes contributed 17 medals
to Zone 4! Shirley Reaman, from Red Deer, just
couldn’t win anything but GOLD medals in her 80+age
category, 100m, discus, shot put, javelin and relay;
Bridie Forde, from Stettler, did the same thing in her
70+ age category, winning GOLD medals in 200m,
800m, 1500m, 3000m and relay; Susan Macdonald,
from Lacombe, won GOLD in 55+ 1500m, 3000m,
and relay, Bronze in 100m and 200m; Kit Nielsen,
from Red Deer, won GOLD in 55+ 100m and relay,
Silver in 200m and Long Jump, Bronze in Discus.
What a foursome!!
These 4 wonderful athletes contributed
17 medals to Zone 4!
Shirley Reaman from Red Deer, just couldn’t win anything
but GOLD medals in her 80+ age category, 100m, discus,
shot put, javelin and relay; Bridie Forde from Stettler, did the
same thing in her 70+ age category, winning GOLD medals
in 200m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m and relay; Susan Macdonald
from Lacombe, won GOLD in 55+ 100m and relay, SILVER in
200m and long jump, BRONZE in discus. What a foursome!!
Zone 4 65+ Slo-pitch Team Sports
Silver Medal
They played a really good game in the
finals but came up short by 3 runs. One
of the best results for our 65+ slo-pitch
team in the Games to date. It took lots
of travel and commitment, thank you
fellows!
Back row: Jim DeZutter (Red Deer), Larry
Mulgrove (Stettler), Doug Shaw (Sylvan
Lake), Bill Weatherill (Tees), George
Nichols (Castor), Terry Skoropad (Bawlf),
Ken Kirk (Camrose).
Front row: Elmer Stang (Red Deer),
Barry Moore (Lacombe), Roger
Forth (Camrose), Peter Kolopenuk
(Wetaskiwin), Norm Van Petten
(Ohaton), Bryan Gallaugher
(Wetaskiwin).
Our Cultural Winners Contributed 29 Medals
Our Cultural winners contributed 29 meda
a great start to tfrom
he Summer Arts
Games, 29 medals from
What a great start to the Summer Games, 29 What medals
and Creative Writing. This smiling group received their m
& Crafts and Creative Writing. This smiling group
received
Zone 4 Arts & Crafts and Creative their
Writing Banquet held Ju
Rimbey. medals at the Zone 4 Arts & Crafts and Creative
Writing
Banquet
Back row – Jenny Linklater (Lacombe) 1 Silver and 1 Bron
( Rimbey) 1 Silver; Ole Lundle ( Camrose) 1 Bronze;
held July 26th in Rimbey. Patey MLA and presenter of medals (the handsome young one)
Margrit DeGraff (Lacombe) 1 Gold. Front row – Bev Maer
Back row: Jenny Linklater (Lacombe) 1 silver
and 1 bronze;
Camrose) 1 Bronze; Lois Wilkie ( Ferintosh) 1 Silver; Lorre
Stettler) 3 Gold, 1 Silver; 1
Harry Tucker ( Rimbey) 1 Gold; B
Barbara Patey (Rimbey) 1 silver; Ole Lundle (Camrose)
bronze;
Rimbey) 1 Silver, 1 Bronze; Alvin Goetz ( Rimbey) 1 Bronz
Hazel Bakewell ( Ponoka) 1 Silver; Betty Dragon ( W
Jason Nixon, MLA and presenter of medalswere (the
handsome
Bronze; Eileen Ensminger ( Ponoka) 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bro
Foster (Lacombe) 1 Bronze; Sharon Olsen ( Camrose) 1 Sil
young one); Margrit DeGraff (Lacombe)
1 gold.
Randy Reaman ( Red Deer) 1 Gold; Caroline Trelenberg ( P
Front row: Bev Maertens-Poole (Camrose) 1 bronze;
Bronze. WOW!!! Lois Wilkie
(Ferintosh) 1 silver; Lorreen Beggs (Stettler) 3 gold, 1 silver; Harry
Tucker (Rimbey) 1 gold; Brenda Restall (Rimbey) 1 silver, 1
bronze; Alvin Goetz (Rimbey) 1 bronze.
Missing: Hazel Bakewell (Ponoka) 1 silver; Betty Dragon
(Wetaskiwin) 1 bronze; Eileen Ensminger (Ponoka) 1 gold, 2 silver,
2 bronze; Natalie Foster (Lacombe) 1 bronze; Sharon Olsen
(Camrose) 1 silver, 3 bronze; Randy Reaman (Red Deer) 1 gold;
Caroline Trelenberg (Ponoka) 1 bronze. WOW!!!
Zone 4 65+ Slo-pitch Team sports Silver M
They played a really good game in the finals but came up short by 3
results for our 65+ slo-pitch team in the Games to date. It took lots o
thank you fellows!
Back row – Jim DeZutter (Red Deer), Larry Mulgrove (Stettler), Doug
Weatherill (Tees), George Nichols (Castor), Terry Skoropad (Bawlf),
Front row – Elmer Stang (Red Deer), Barry Moore (Lacombe), Roge
Kolopenuk (Wetaskiwin), Norm Van Petten (Ohaton), Bryan Gallaugh
Zone
21 4 65+ Slo-pitch Team sports Silver Medal
ZONE 5
President’s Message
Congratulations to all the
participants in the Summer
Games
in
Strathmore
and especially to the 153
participants from Zone 5 that
placed us 2nd in the medal
count. I am disappointed
that
the
Strathmore
organizers didn’t do a better job of controlling
the weather since they did such a President’s
fantastic
job
Message
Congratulations
to all the participants
in all other aspects of hosting
the games.
Manyin the
Chef de Mission
Summer Games in Strathmore and especially to
Marlene Fizer has been our
nd
from our zone thought the
great
the 153games
participantswere
from Zone
5 that placed us 2
Zone Chef de Mission for
in theones
medal count.
I am danced
disappointed that the
fun especially those wild
that
a number of years. She wants
Strathmore organizers didn’t do a better job of
to get back to competing so
on the floats in front of the
stage
at the
Drew
controlling
the weather
since they
did such a
we are looking for someone to
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in allBarn
other aspects
of hosting the
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manage our team. If interested
games. Many from our zone thought the games
call Marlene at 1-780-349-3253
To me, this emphasizes the
importance
of
the
were great fun especially those wild ones that
Zone 5’sornext
casino will be
held in April, May
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floats in
front of
the stage at the
social aspects of these games.
sure
many
or June of 2016 at the Apex Casino in St. Albert.
Drew Gregory concert or took part in the Barn
new friendships were formed
and
people
got
a The
Dance. To
me, this
emphasizes
the importance
of exact date
willHard
beofdetermined
by a random
A Little
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the social aspects
of these
games. I’m sure many
chance to renew acquaintances
from
previous
An
elderly
gentleman
had
to
go
for
his
annual
draw in February. Volunteers will be needed.
new friendships were formed and people got a
physical checkup. Since he was having difficulty
games. Having a membership
Albertafrom55
chance to renewin
acquaintances
previous
hearing, his wife decided to go with him. After the
games. Having
a membership
in Alberta 55 Plus
Plus gives many an avenue
to keeping
active
checkup, the doctor said to him, “I want a stool
gives many an avenue to keeping active and Winning
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sample,
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and enjoying a healthy lifestyle.
It islifestyle.
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enjoying a healthy
It is imperative that
gentleman turns to his wife and says,”WHAT
one gets a yearly membership
in Alberta 55 Plus
that one gets a yearly membership
in Alberta
DOES HE WANT?”
The following
limerick, written by Zone 5
to learn about events in the zones and to get
Her reply was, “YOUR UNDERWEAR!”
55 Plus to learn about events
in
the
zones
and
information on Alberta and Canada Games. member Bob Boulet of Spruce Grove, placed
to get information on Alberta and Canada third in the Section B: Light Verse category in
Keep active, keep healthy and laugh a lot!!
Games.
the Summer Games.
It has a good message for
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Zone 5’s next casino
will be
held inindividuals.
April, May or
all
organizations,
clubs,
and
George Oko
June of 2016 at the Apex Casino in St. Albert. The
Keep active, keep healthy
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exact date will be determined by a random draw in
February.
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About them
and
about
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member Bob Boulet of Spruce
Chef de Mission
How I wish they would just smell the rose”
we are looking for someone
to manage our team. If
interested call Marlene at
President’s Message
1-780-349-3253 or e-mail [email protected].
ons to all the participants in the
mes in Strathmore and especially to
cipants from Zone 5 that placed us 2nd
count. I am disappointed that the
rganizers didn’t do a better job of
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in all other aspects of hosting the
Chef de Mission
we are looking for someone to
manage our team. If interested
Monthly Meeting Change
Since 2016 is an off-game year, the number of
regular meetings held at the Villeneuve Hall
will be reduced. Meetings are planned for the
second Tuesday of September, November,
February (annual and regular meeting) and
May. Extra meetings will be called if necessary.
Check before planning to attend.
22
ZONE 5
Annual Memberships Matter
Even though the next Provincial Games won’t
be held until 2017, it’s important to maintain
your membership during 2016. This is the only
way you’ll continue receiving this magazine
and e-mails informing you of changes and
updates about the Games and any social
events and zone competitions during the year.
PICKLEBALL MAKES DEBUT IN GAMES
Frieda Vanherck &
Toni Anctil
Pickleball Bronze
Terry & Mira Fenton
Pickleball - Bronze
Dale Kruhlak &
Perry Sutherland
Pickleball - Silver
Debbie Henwood & Lindsay Hobbs
Pickleball - Gold
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Vivian Oko & Rosa Semenchuk
Pickleball - Gold
ZONE 5
“Co-ed” Slo-Pitch - Silver Medalists
55+ “A Division” Slo-Pitch - Silver Medalists
Slo–Pitch Medalists
Medalists
Slo–Pitch
55+ Co-ed
– Silver
55+ Co-ed
– Silver
Dell Bass
John BassDell Bass
Don Bay John Bass
Don Bay
Margaret Convey
Margaret Convey
Beverly Coupal
Beverly Coupal
Lorraine Hebert
Lorraine Hebert
Walter Hopf
Walter Hopf
John Janson
John Janson
Alan Johnson
Alan Johnson
Dave Kaempf
Dave Kaempf
Tony Lew Tony Lew
Lynne Monks
Lynne Monks
Bruce Romaniuk
Bruce Romaniuk
Gary WattGary Watt
55+Men
Men“A”
“A”Division
Division –– Silver
55+
Silver
Jim Baylis
Baylis
Wayne Jim
Biggs
Wayne Biggs
Daryl Carter
Daryl Carter
Don Carter
Don Carter
Steve Czekanski
Steve Czekanski
MichaelMichael
Devries
Devries
Robert Franks
Robert Franks
David Frazer
David Frazer
Robert Frey
Robert Frey
David Gartner
David Gartner
Greg Mohs
Greg Mohs
James Monroe
James Monroe
Arthur Pagee
Arthur Pagee
Barry Properzi
Barry Properzi
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65+
“A”
Division
- Gold
65+Men
Men
“A”
Division
- Gold
Ray Foster
Ray
Foster Gallagher
Kenneth
Kenneth
Gallagher
Larry Galye
Larry Galye
Richard Houle
Richard Houle
Elwyn Koehler
Elwyn Koehler
ErvinKrawchuk
Krawchuk
Ervin
BrianKupsch
Kupsch
Brian
Chester
Perreault
Chester Perreault
Richard
Perreault
Richard
Perreault
Robert
Reil
Robert Reil
EarlSloan
Sloan
Earl
George
St Laurent
George
St Laurent
Erwin
ErwinWiens
Wiens
Jerry
JerryWozniak
Wozniak
ZONE 6
Arts and Crafts
Golf
Stan Bienert – Gold
Chico Bulmer – Silver, 2 Bronze
Mary Dafoe – Gold
Brenda Dahlseide – 3 Gold, Bronze
Heather Doran – Gold
Joyce Goerz – Bronze
Robert Hunneman – Silver
Susan Rees – Silver
Esta Richardson – Silver
Shirley Stewart – Gold
Barbara Strand – Gold, 2 Bronze
Mary Wagner – 2 Gold, 2 Silver
Horseshoes
Bill Hinds – Gold
Hilda Laarz – Silver
Richard Nousek – Bronze
Glen Thompson – Silver
Military Whist
Athletics
Pat Beaudoin – Silver
David Laurie – Silver
Bob Milligan – Bronze
Audrey Zilli – Bronze
Mike Bilida – Gold, 2 Silver, Bronze
John Butler – 2 Gold, Silver, Bronze
Etty Cameron – 3 Gold
Barry Crombie – Gold, Silver, Bronze
Margaret Dehoog – 3 Gold, Silver
Bruce Foster – Gold, 2 Silver
Charlotte Hamel – Gold, 3 Silver
Paul Hebor – Gold, 2 Silver, Bronze
Marvin Kaluzniak – Gold, 3 Silver
Geraldine Lawrence – Silver
Judy Forget, Virginia Gower
Rosamy Krupa, Coralee Richmond – Gold
Isabel Gibson, Elsie Measures
Wayne Noullett, Mary Thompson – Silver
Pickleball
Toni Anctil, Frieda Vanherck – Bronze
Mira Fenton, Terry Fenton – Bronze
Debbie Henwood, Lindsay Hobbs – Gold
Dale Kruhlak, Perry Sutherland – Silver
Vivian Oko, Rosa Semenchuk – Gold
Pool – 8 Ball
Contract Bridge
Rudi Switala – Gold
Emma Lien, Dorothy Young – Gold
Swimming
Cycling
John Daly – 2 Bronze
Sid McKinney – Gold, Bronze
George Wilson – Bronze
Floor Curling
Creative Writing
Raymond Pirart, Margaret Stevenson
Joan Ruck, Raymond Stevenson – Silver
Sheila Gurba – Gold, Silver
Rita McCaw – 5 Gold
Connie McKinney – 3 Gold, 2 Bronze
Valerie Seatter – 5 Gold
Bob Boulet – Bronze
Donna Quick - Bronze
Floor Shuffleboard
Frank Fowler, Wilfred Goerz – Gold
25
ZONE 6
President’s Report
together to get venues started as quickly as
Zone 6 Submission for Provincial
Newsletter
August
possible.
All the
water2015
that lay in pools on Ball
Congratulations
all medal
winners
and President,
(All articlesto
written
by Marshall
Yaremcio,
Zone
6 unless
otherwise
indicated) and
fields, the
Golf
course,
and Horseshoe
participants – you did Zone 6 proud at the Athletic fields was absorbed into the ground,
Strathmore Summer
President’s
Report Games! However, most leaving soft conditions.
outdoor events
be winners
remembered
for
Congratulations
to allwill
medal
and participants
– you did Zone 6 proud at the Strathmore Summer
Special
toconditions
volunteers,
Games Ceremonies
advisors,
adverse
conditions
–
Opening
Ceremonies
Games! However, most outdoor events will be remembered forthanks
adverse
– Opening
and
Provincial
Board
members
for
helping
out
almostcancelled,
cancelled,
lightning
thunderstorms
almost
lightning
and and
thunderstorms
heading our way, and Friday’s all-day storm with gusting winds
helpan
was
required.
would
cancelling
We woke
up Saturday
warm extra
14˚C with
expected
high I of
23˚C also
with like
some
heading all
ouroutdoor
way, sports.
and Friday’s
all-day
storm to awhere
to thank volunteers who drove from Calgary
cloudy
periods.
I guess
it was “Strathmore’s
to Shine”!
with gusting
winds
cancelling
all outdoorTime
sports.
other
surrounding
to outside
help
We woke
up Saturday
a warm
14˚C with
After
the entertainment
andtopancake
breakfast
suppliedand
by the
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Stampedecommunities
Board and eaten
these great
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plus. Ias
an expected
high of
23˚C sunshine,
with some
cloudy andhost
without
winter jackets
in bright
volunteers
participants
pulled Games
together for
to get
venues
hope
all
participants
thanked
their
volunteers
periods.
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was
quickly
as possible.
the “Strathmore’s
water that lay inTime
poolsto
on Ball fields, the Golf course, and Horseshoe and Athletic
and sponsors wherever and whenever possible!
Shine”!
fields was absorbed into the ground, leaving soft conditions.
Speaking for myself, I received 5 thankyous
Special
thanks
to volunteers,
Games
advisors,
and Provincial Board members for helping out where extra help
After the
entertainment
and
pancake
breakfast
from Zone 6 participants for my part in all the
was required. I would also like to thank volunteers who drove from Calgary and other surrounding
supplied by the Calgary Stampede Board and work organizing events behind the scenes –
communities to help host these great Games for Alberta 55 plus. I hope all participants thanked their
eaten outside without winter jackets in bright much appreciated!
volunteers and sponsors wherever and whenever possible!
Speaking for myself, I received 5 thankyous from
sunshine,
volunteers
and
pulled
Zone
6 participants
for my
part participants
in all the work organizing
events behind the scenes – much appreciated!
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26
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We wish to congratulate the following continuous memberships in Alberta 55
Congratulations Long-Service Members
Recreation, Zone 6 in receiving their Long-Service Pin Awards. You people a
organization!
We wish to congratulate the following kind
continuous
memberships in Alberta 55 plus, Edmonton
10
Year
Members
Judith
Axelsonare
Marigold 55 plus Recreation, Zone 6 in receiving their Long-Service Pin Awards. You
people
Bill
Burton
Evelyn
Carmody
Fay
Claus
the back bone of our one-of-a-kind organization!
Edgar Doucet
Vernon English
Lloyd Hicks
Ruth Kimmitt
Georgina MacDonald
Fred McCuaig
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Maude Purdy
Irene Harris
Richard Larson
Pat Costello
Edgar Doucet
Vernon
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20
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Kay Johnson
Ruth Kimmitt
Georgina MacDonald
Fred McCuaig
Linda McDonald
h to congratulate the following continuous memberships Kenneth
in Alberta
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Marigold
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Dora
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Maude
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Maureen
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Irene
Harris
Emma
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Richard
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Jim Normey
Daniel Kunesky
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Helen Conrad
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Lloyd Hicks
Louise Holtom
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Fred McCuaig
Linda McDonald
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Members
Purdy
Bishop– no complaints!
Kay Johnson
Eunice Barron Maude
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Barron
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nominations
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Ed Orfino
Gordon Severin Clare Radis
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took the floor. She Eunice
explained
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Kay Johnson
Barron
Vicky Dolynny
Pat Covington further
explained
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George Kosh
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can be passed, no Mike
cheques
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no
Gordon Severin
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25 Year Members
be
a
Director
at
Large,
Pat
Covington
volunteered to be Vice President, Stan
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Lillian
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Jim
Burke
Jim
Normey
Daniel
Kunesky
Jack
Fleck
accepted
as
Membership
Director,
Bill
Burton
was
nominated and accep
Members
Lillian Sharun
Jim Burke
Marshall
Yaremcio
volunteered
to
stay
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for
one
more
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27
ZONE 6
Marigold 55 plus AGM
March 23rd, 2015
Mary
Hogg
Tournaments,
Cribbage,
Floor
Shuffleboard
and
Floor
Curling.
Thanks to both of you for volunteering!
The annual meeting went smoothly – no
complaints! Nominations were held, but no- Evelyn and Lyle Waun also received
appreciation awards. Unfortunately, due to
one volunteered, or made nominations –
we were in shock! Jessie Trottier (long-time Lyle’s ill health, they were unable to attend.
We all wish you well Lyle! They have been
member now 91 years of age) asked to speak
members since 1997, serving as Coordinator
and took the floor. She explained that this
and Assistant Coordinator for Euchre – thanks
is “our organization and we have to step up
to the plate!” Past President Pat Covington for all your volunteer efforts!
further explained that without a full board
The Merit Award went to Clint Sopchyshyn
and quorum, we are unable to function – no
for serving 10 years as an executive member
motions can be passed, no cheques can be
in many positions, but best known for his role
written, and our doors will have to close! With
of Publicity Director. To list all his roles and
that, Jessie volunteered to be a Director at
accomplishments would fill this page – let’s
Large, Pat Covington volunteered to be Vice
just say he deserves a lot of appreciation! Our
President, Stan Androschuk was nominated
thanks to Clint, and yes – he is still the Scrabble
and accepted as Membership Director, Bill
Coordinator!
Burton was nominated and accepted as a
– in
my opinion
– one
the best
I haveAbeen
to for some time. However,
Director
at Large,
and of
Marshall
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Lifetime Membership Award was presented
volunteered
to stay on
for minutes
one more year
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members
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out ‘e-mail blasts’ to our membership. Thanks
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both of
all your contributions
55
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Provincial AGM
plus!
The recent Provincial AGM in May is – in my
– one of the
best I have
been to for
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appreciation
awards.
Unfortunately,
some time. However, members need to arrive
bleearlier
to attend.
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wish
well
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Appreciation
awardsto were
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Our thanks
Clint,presented
and yes to
– he
Helen and Gordon Conrad (members
since 1989) for their efforts in Military Whist,
resented to Derry Ingram. It would take
d roles with Edmonton Marigold – but 28the highlights would include his ten
ZONE 7
Bonnyville Man Awarded
Prestigous Honour
McGregor said the ceremony was “quite
special” and he felt “honoured” to receive the
award. “But you know that’s a long time ago.
You can’t remember all the details. Seventy
years. Now I’m 92 so your memory isn’t as good
as it used to be,” he said.
Written by Peter Lozinski, Cold Lake Sun
A local man was awarded the highest
decoration that France can bestow in a July 1
ceremony in Bonnyville. William McGregor, 92,
was awarded Knight of the French Legion of
Honour.
McGregor was born in 1923 in North Ireland as
Thomas William McGregor. He emigrated to
Canada
with his parents in 1925. They landed 13
Cold Lake Sun
in Quebec City and took the train across the
country before settling into Vermillion, Alta. In
the spring of 1936, they moved to a homestead
at Sandy Rapids, about 45 km NW of Bonnyville.
After the war, McGregor was discharged on Jan.
18, 1946. He received several medals including
in Vermilion, Alta. In the spring of 1936,
Peter Lozinski Star, the Francetling
the 1939-45
Germany
Star, the
they moved to a homestead at Sandy Rapids,
Cold Lake Sun
about
45 km NW
of Bonnyville.
Defence Medal, the War Medal
1939-1945
in
After the war, McGregor was discharged
A local man was awarded the highest decon
Jan.
18
1946.
He
received
several
medals,
defence
of
Britian
and
the
Thank
You
Canada
oration that France can bestow in a July 1
including the 1939-45 Star, the France Gerin Bonnyville.
1945ceremony
medal
from
the
Dutch
Government.
many
Star,
the
Defence
Medal,
the
CanaWilliam McGregor, 92, was awarded knight
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
The Legion of Honour was created in 1802 during
the reign of Napoleon. It has been awarded to
several prominent Canadians, including Prime
Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and
Premier Jean Charest.
Bonnyville man awarded
prestigious honour
McGregor enlisted on Dec. 4, 1942. He
crossed into France on D-Day, the invasion of
Normandy, on June 9, 1944. He served with
the 11th Field Ambulance, attached to the
Essex Scottish Regiment, Regimental Aid post
as a medic. Prior to joining the war, McGregor
had no experience as a medic. “We trained
for two months in Canada, and then I trained
in England for a year or so”, he said. “I had no
previous training before I joined the army.”
dian Volunteer Service Medal, the War
of the French Legion of Honour.
medal 1939-1945 in Defence of Britain and
The
Legion of Honour
was created in 1802
Backduring
home,
McGregor
spent
much of his time
the reign of Napoleon. It has been the Thank you Canada 1945 medal from the
Dutch
Government. the local
awarded to several
prominent
Canadians, to
volunteering
and
working
improve
Back home, McGregor spent much of his
including Prime Minister William Lyon Mactime volunteering
and working to improve
community.
led
the way for
the construction
kenzie King and He
Premier
Jean Charest.
McGregor enlisted on Dec. 4, 1942. He the local community. He led the way for the
of the
Centennial
Hall
at Iron
River
where
construction
of the
Centennial 4-H
Hall at Iron
crossed
into France on D-Day,
the invasion
River where 4-H and youth groups could
Normandy, ongroups
June 9, 1944. could meet.
and ofyouth
In
1973,
heAgrimeet.
In
1973,
he
joined
the
Bonnyville
He served with the 11th Field Ambulance,
and served on the board of
attached
to theBonnyville
Essex Scottish Regiment,
Reg- cultural Society,
joined
the
Agricultural
Society,
and
directors for 19 years. He was instrumental in
imental Aid post as a medic.
of the
Bonnyville
Agriplex.
served
the
Board
for
19
years.
Prioron
to joining
the war,
McGregorof
had Directors
no the construction
He retired from his farm in 1990 and
experience as a medic.
moved to the Town of Bonnyville.
He was
instrumental
the construction
of the
“We trained
for two months inin
Canada,
McGregor joined the seniors society and
and then I trained
in EnglandHe
for a retired
year
Bonnyville
Agriplex.
from
his
farm
in
or so,” he said. “I had no previous training served as president for 10 years. He has been
Area Director for the Lakeland Senior Games
I joined
the army.” to the Town
1990before
and
moved
of
Bonnyville.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Association for the past 18 years.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of D-Day,
the French government decided to bestow
awards upon all living Canadian veterans who
participated in D-Day operations.
Major Benjamin Le Gall presented the award
on behalf of the French Government. Le Gall’s
speaking notes were provided to the Cold
Lake Sun.
D-Day, the French government has decided
McGregor won gold in javelin and shot put
and silver inSociety
discuss throwingand
in the 2014
to bestow awards
upon all living
Canadian
McGregor
joined
the
Seniors
veterans who participated in D-Day opera- Canada Senior Games. He will compete in
floor
curling
this
summer
at
the
Alberta
served
tions. as President for 10 years. He has been SenMajor Benjamin Le Gall presented the ior Games in Strathmore from July 16-19.
Areaaward
Director
for
the
Lakeland
Senior
In September
of 2005,Games
McGregor received
on behalf of the
French
Government.
the Alberta Centennial Medal for outstandLe Gall’s speaking
notes
were provided
to18
Association
for
the
past
years.
McGregor
ing
service
to
the
people
and province of
The Cold Lake Sun.
Alberta.
“As French
in Canada,
my post
won gold
inofficer
javelin
and
shot
put
and
silver
in
Then, on January 16, 2008, he received the
brings me to a lot of places, none as humQueenCanada
Elizabeth Diamond Senior
Jubilee Medal.
discus
in Lethe
2014
bling throwing
as the one here today,”
Gall said.
Now, he’s also a knight of the Legion of
“Today I have the privilege to be here to offer
Honour of
France. 16-19.
Games
in gratitudes
Strathmore
from
July
In
the deepest
from my
country to the honourable
Thomas
September
of
2005,
William McGregor.”
Le Gall spoke aboutreceived
how imporMcGregor
tant D-Day is to modern-day
the France.
Alberta Centennial
“Of nearly 45 thousands CanaMedal
fordiedoutstanding
dians who
during the Second World
War,the
55 hundreds
lost
service
to
people
their lives during the Battle of NorIt was the largest
sea-borne
and mandy.
province
of Alberta.
invasion in history. We, as the folThen,lowingon
January
generations,
still enjoy the16,
of their extraordinary brav2008,fruits
he“This is a received
ery,” he said.
debt we can
never fully repay. I am here, repthe resenting
Queen
Elizabeth
the country you helped
defend, to promise
that France
will
Diamond
Jubilee
Medal.
always remember.”
McGregor
said
the
ceremony
was
Now, he’s also a Knight
“quite special” and he felt “honof the
Legion
ofaward.
Honour
oured”
to receive the
“But
you know that’s a long time ago.
of France.
You can’t remember all the details.
“As French officer in Canada, my post brings
me to a lot of places, none as humbling as the
one here today,” Le Gall said. “Today I have
the privilege to be here to offer the deepest
gratitudes from my country to the honourable
Thomas William McGregor.”
Le Gall spoke about how important D-Day
is to modern-day France. “Of nearly 45
thousand Canaadians who died during the
Second World War, 55 hundred lost their lives
during the Battle of Normandy. It was the
largest sea-borne invasion in history. We, as
the following generations, still enjoy the fruits
of their extraordinary bravery,” he said. “This is
a debt we can never fully repay. I am here,
representing the country you helped defend
to promise that France will always remember.”
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Seventy years. Now I’m 92 so your
memory isn’t as good as it used to
be,” he said.
McGregor was born in 1923 in
North Ireland as Thomas William
McGregor. He emigrated to Canada with his parents in 1925. They
landed in Quebec City and took the
train across the country before set-
SUPPLIED PHOTO
William McGregor, 92, of Bonnyville, was awarded The
Legion of Honour during a July 1 ceremony for his role
ZONE 7
Zone 7 President Report
Zone 7 Activity Director’s Report
Greetings from Zone 7. We had a very warm
and dry summer which was good for our
outdoor activities but not for the farmers and
gardeners. Their crops turned out poor or failure.
The Alberta 55 plus summer games held in
Strathmore started out nice, but Mother Nature
added some rain to give the outdoor games
some problems. Yet it seems the players came
home on a high note and said they all had a
great time. A great thanks is given to all the
participants and the volunteers who helped
to make the Alberta 55 plus summer games
successful in Strathmore.
2015 has been quite a year for me so far. I’ve
been Zone 7 Activity Director since February.
I have been an active member since 2007,
participating in almost all summer and winter
games as well as one national game. But now
I am a member of the integral part of the
operation that is needed to put together zone
playoffs and zone fun events. The challenge
has been intense and the learning curve steep
but things are coming together with the fine
help from my colleagues.
Zone 7 sent 95 participants to the Summer
Games in Strathmore. Nineteen of the thirtyeight towns in the zone were represented.
Our athletes brought home 19 gold, 16 silver
and 12 bronze, for a total of 47 medals.
Congratulations!
I would like to thank our Zone Chef Linda
Danilak, Activity Director Victor Ouellette and
all the helpers who organized the pep rally and
the Zone 7 play-offs. They did great job.
Since January we had two provincial games,
two pep rallies, five activity fun games
throughout the zone and it is only mid-August.
By the end of 2015 we will have four more fun
days, the Awards Banquet, a fund raiser crib
tournament and a few more board meetings.
All in all, I thank all the members that were
active in the zone playoffs and Zone 7 fun
events. I appreciate your patience while I’m in
the learning stage of my job.
Our zone is still busy with listed activities,
enough to keep our members active if weather
is permitting. Zone 7 will again host a fund
raising crib tournament, open to all, held in
St. Paul November 14th, starting at 10 am. We
also formed a committee for special events.
We have chosen to do a cultural event for the
community to enjoy and get involved.
It would nice to hear from other zones who
might have tried such an event, new or other
ideas are always welcome.
Have a great fall and winter. See you all down
the road.
Submitted by Joe Ibach
Victor Ouellette
Horshoes Left to Right: Joe Shular, Mundare (4th,
Floor Curling 70+ Team from Bonnyville:
65+); Colleen Ouellette, Cold Lake (4th, 55+D;
Christina
Urchyshyn,
WillieCMcGregor,
Ed
Floor curling 70+ team from Bonnyville-‐ hristina Urchyshyn, Willie Horse shoes Left To Right Joe Shular ,Mundare [4th , 65+c]; Colleen Vic Ouellette,
Cold Lake (Gold 55+C); Joe
Solowoniuk,
Jean
Wierzbicki
McGregor, Ed Solowoniuk, Jean Wierzbicki Ouellette Cold lake [4th, 55+D]; Vic Ouellette , Cold Lake [GOLD 55+C]; Joe Lloydminster
Floor curling 70+ team from Bonnyville-‐ Christina Urchyshyn, Willie [GOLD 65+D] Horse shoes Left To Right Marciniw,
Marciniw, Joe Shular L,loydminster Mundare [4th , 65+c]; Colleen Ouellette Cold lake [4th, 55+D]; Vic Ouellette , Cold Lake [GOLD 55+C]; Joe Marciniw, Lloydminster [GOLD 65+D] McGregor, Ed Solowoniuk, Jean Wierzbicki 30
ZONE 7
Zone 7 Arts & Crafts Coordinator Report
Cora Verkuil (Fort McMurray)
crocheted - baby dress - bronze
Thank you to all the members that entered
their articles in the provincial competition
at Strathmore.
Zone 7 entered 38 articles
and came home with 10 medals. Way to go!
Congratulations to the winners.
Lorane McGregor (Bonnyville)
- Handmade quilt - gold
Myrtle Dussault (Fort McMurray)
- Holiday craft Table cloth (small) - silver
Following is a list of the winners:
Mary Ann Latty (Cold Lake)
- Soft toys & dolls- Plastic canvas
- barn & animals – gold
- Photography - Barred Puffbird - silver
- Sun breaking through clouds - silver
Marie Routhier (Fort McMurray)
- 3 piece baby layette – gold
- Crocheted article - child’s dress - bronze
- Machine quilt - bronze
- Quilted small article - table runner – silver
-
Submitted by Marie Routhier
Mary Routhier entered athletics in the time predicted walk. In
Recipient of trophy for the oldest
Recipient of trophy or the oldest - Willie
participant
at fthe
games
participant at the games – Willie McGregor McGregor.
the 3000
meter
event,
Marie
predicted
herwtime
Marie Routhier entered athletics in the time p redicted alk. of 35 minutes
In the 3000 event, M
arie predicted her time f 35 minutes
minutes aand
nd 20 45
and
20meter seconds.
Walked
the track
ino34
seconds. Walked the track in of
34 m
and 45 and
seconds, a difference f 35 a
seconds,
a difference
35inutes seconds
came
home owith
seconds and came home with a silver
silver mmedal.
edal. 31
Opening ceremonies banner carriers on the left – Odette Misiewich from St. Paul and on the right Lorraine Donovan from Tofield. ZONE 7
Nick and Lucille Burdek of LacLaBiche at the “star sign-‐in board”. emonies banner carriers on the left – Odette Misiewich from St. Paul Mary Ann Ann
Latty (Cold Lake) Gold for plastic Gold
canvas cfor
rafts Opening ceremonies bTanner carriers on the left – Ocarriers
dette Misiewich from St. Paaul Opening
ceremonies
banner
Nick
and
Lucille oBurdek
of tLac
La
Biche
at
Mary
Latty
(Cold
Lake)
ight Lorraine Donovan from ofield. Nick nd Lucille f A
LacLaBiche he “star sign-‐in board”. wchist players from eft tBo urdek right l ucille lair, BJurdek o aTt oker, and on tthe
he right Lorraine Donovan from TMilitary ofield. ceremonies banner arriers on the left B–onnyville Odette MLisiewich from St. PBaul Nick a–nd Lsign-in
of LacLaBiche at the “star sign-‐in board”. plastic canvas crafts.
on
left
- Opening Odette
Misiewich
from
St.
the
“star
board”.
Lorane DM
cGregor, WTalter Solowoniuk and on the right Lorraine onovan from ofield. Nick and Lucille Burdek of LacLaBiche at the “star sign-‐in board”. Paul and on the right Lorraine
Donovan from Tofield.
Mary Ann Latty (Cold Lake) Gold for plastic canvas crafts Mary Ann Latty (Cold Lake) Gold for plastic canvas crafts ry whist players from Bonnyville Left to right – Al Blair, Jo Toker, Military w
hist p
layers f
rom B
onnyville L
eft t
o r
ight –
A
l B
lair, J
o T
oker, e McGregor, Walter Solowoniuk Lorane McGregor (Bonnyville) Gold for Hand made quilt Lorane McGregor, Walter Solowoniuk Mary Ann Latty (Cold Lake) Gold Floor for plastic canvas crafts Shuffleboard teams from Bonnyville: Both team
“Grandmother’s Flower Glair, arden” (to
Bonnyville) Gold M
for HMcGregor
and m(Bonnyville) ade quilt (Bonnyville)
Military
players
from
Bonnyville
left
Lorane
Gold
Military whist pWhist
layers from Bonnyville Left to rLorane ight – AM
l BcGregor Jo Toker, Lorane cGregor Gold for Hand made quilt for hand
bronze. Emily Bourassa and Stella Mtarcotte (55+) ahu
n
Floor Shuffleboard eams fFloor rom BSon
“Grandmother’s F
lower G
arden” Lorane McGregor, Walter Jo
Solowoniuk “Grandmother’s Garden” right
- Al Blair,
Toker, Lorane McGregor,
made quiltFlower “Grandmother’s
Flower Garden”
Marie Brunet and Ted Malishewski (70+). and bronze. Emily Bourassa Stella M
bronze. E
Marie Brunet and Ted Malishewski Marie Br
Walter Solowoniuk
Bocce 55+team from St. Paul. Left to right – Lucille M arcichiw, Maria Leskw, Pat Swedgen Bocce St. to
Paul. Left to rBocce
ight – Bocce 55+team St. Paul. Left St.
t5o 5+team right – from Floor Shuffleboard teams from Bfrom
onnyville: Both teams won Floor Shuffleboard
teams
Bonnyville:
Bocce
55+from team
from
Paul,
left
70+ team
Paul,
left
Bocce 70+ from from
St. Paul St.
Standing left to right: Be
Lucille arcichiw, Maria Leskw, Pat Swedgen bronze. Emily Bourassa and Stella Marcotte (55+) and and Odette Misiewich Lucille aria Leskw, Pat MSMaria
wedgen Leskw,
Both teams
won bronze. Emily Bourassa and
rightM- arcichiw, LucilleMMarcichiw,
to right -Lemley, Bertha
Lemley,
Jean,
Lucie Jean Molly Lucie
Yurkowski. Sitting Bocce
– Dor
Bocce 7
0+ f
rom S
t. P
aul Standin
and O
dette M
isiewich Marie Brunet and Ted Malishewski (70+). and Odette Misiewich Lafreniere Stella Marcotte (55+) and Marie Brunet and
Pat Swedgen and Odette Misiewich
Molly Yurkowski.
Sitting
Doreen
Lemle
Lemley, Lucie Jean Molly Yurkow
Lafren
Ted Malishewski (70+)
Lafreniere
Lafreniere With Gratitude!
Alberta 55 plus would like to express our gratitude to
the Alberta Sport Connection for our partnership in
the Alberta 55 Plus Games program.
Bocce 70+ from St. Paul Standing left to right: Bertha Lemley, Lucie Jean Molly Yurkowski. Sitting – Doreen Lafreniere 32
ZONE 8
We have just completed a very busy time leading up to, and participating in, the Strathmore
Summer Games. Zone 8 fielded over 100 athletes for the games and placed 6th in the medal
count. Congratulations to Mike Abdallah; Laraine Andrew; Gwen Atkinson; Lucille Basarab; Lee
Rasmussen; Henry Biendarra; Laurie Bleier; Carol Boehk; Fay Boyd; Al Bromling; Freddi Bromling;
Louis Burns; Michael Bzowy; Dave Campbell; Bruce Cassidy; Lynn Connell; Wayne Davies; Louise
We have justPaul
completed
a very busy
timeFagan;
leading upKaren
to, and participating
in, the Strathmore
Summer
Games. Zone
8 fielded
Doucette;
Duteau;
Shirley
Fimrite; Michael
Frey; Ray
Gilkyson;
David
Hagopian;
th
in the medal
count.
Congratulations toRon
MikeHemmingway;
Abdallah; Laraine Andrew;
100 athletes
for the
games and
placed 6 Head;
Al over
Hallick;
Steven
Harvel;
Gordon
Mary
Hemmingway;
Bridgitte Himer;
GwenHelen
Atkinson;
Lucille Basarab;
Lee Rasmussen;
Carol Boehk;
Fay Lee;
Boyd; Al
Bromling;
Mary
Hopkins;
Gordon
Konno; Henry
AnneBiendarra;
Kotyk;Laurie
Joe Bleier;
Larsback;
E. Rita
Janet
Lemay; Paul
Freddi Bromling; Louis Burns; Michael Bzowy; Dave Campbell; Bruce Cassidy; Lynn Connell; Wayne Davies; Louise
Listoe; Richard Mackinnon; Bob McIntosh; Ann McLeod; Rod Middlebrook; Rosalie Middlebrook;
Doucette; Paul Duteau; Shirley Fagan; Karen Fimrite; Michael Frey; Ray Gilkyson; David Hagopian; Al Hallick; Steven
Dennis
Dave
Marie
Peterson;
KenHimer;
Purvis;
Rasmussen;
Sandy
Harvel;Milligan;
Gordon Head;
Mary Neustaeter;
Hemmingway; Ron
Hemmingway;
Bridgitte
MaryLois
Helen
Hopkins; Gordon
Konno;Richer; Bob
Roessler;
Jayne
Rubbelke;
Sather;
Melvin
Schmitke;
Ben
Marie
Sept; Ella
Anne Kotyk;
Joe Larsback;
E. Rita Raymond
Lee; Janet Lemay;
Paul Listoe;
Richard
Mackinnon;
BobSept;
McIntosh;
Ann McLeod;
Rod Siemens;
Robert
Stover;
Cindy
Sweere;
Donald
Toews;
Frank
Tries;
Don
Tunke;
Jack
Walker;
Fred
Middlebrook; Rosalie Middlebrook; Dennis Milligan; Dave Neustaeter; Marie Peterson; Ken Purvis; Lois Rasmussen; SandyWalkley;
Richer;
Bob Roessler;
Rubbelke;
Raymond
Sather;
Melvin
Schmitke; Ben Sept; Marie Sept; Ella Siemens; Robert
Ruth
Walkley;
Bob Jayne
Walsh;
Dianne
Willier;
Gerry
Willis.
ZONE 8
Stover; Cindy Sweere; Donald Toews; Frank Tries; Don Tunke; Jack Walker; Fred Walkley; Ruth Walkley; Bob Walsh;
Dianne Willier; Gerry Willis.
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At the end of August, Zone 8 is hosting a Fun Day in Grande Prairie where the medali
will be honored . Individual invitations were sent to all winners of both sports and art
and crafts. Media will also be there.
ZONE 8
At the endAt
ofthe
August,
8 is Zone
hosting
Daya in
Grande
where
thewhere
medalists
end ofZone
August,
8 isa Fun
hosting
Fun
Day inPrairie
Grande
Prairie
the medalists
will be honored
.
Individual
invitations
were
sent
to
all
winners
of
both
sports
and
arts and arts
will
be
honored
.
Individual
invitations
were
sent
to
all
winners
of
both
sports
At
ofwill
August,
Zone 8 is hosting a Fun Day in Grande Prairie
andthe
crafts.end
Media
also be
there.
and
crafts.
Media
will
also be there.
where the medalists will be honored. Individual invitations were sent
to
all winners
of both sports and arts and crafts. Media will also be
there.
PRESIDENT
Our Zone President, Lea Dashkewytch is elected as the Alberta President in
May. Lea is now taking on the dual role of Alberta and Zone 8 Presidents. As
well as these positions Lea works full time as the Controller for Northern Lakes
PresidentCollege, She also volunteers as the secretary for Faust Silver and Gold Seniors,
president ofLea
the Faust
Charity Association.
She is married
George
and
Our Zone and
President,
Dashkewytch
is elected
as to
the
Alberta
Our Zone Our
President,
Leaadult
Dashkewytch
is elected In
aselected
the Alberta
President
in young in
has
two
sons
and
families.
other
words
a
very
busy
lady.
Zone
President,
Lea
Dashkewytch
is
as
the
Alberta
President
President in May. Lea is now taking on the dual role of Alberta and
May. LeaMay.
is nowLea
taking
on taking
the dual
of
Alberta
Zone and
8 Presidents.
As
is now
onrole
the
dual
role ofand
Alberta
Zone works
8 Presidents.
As as
Zone
8
presidents.
As
well
as
these
positions
Lea
full time
well as these
worksLea
fullworks
time as
thetime
Controller
for Northern
wellpositions
as these Lea
positions
full
as the Controller
for Lakes
Northern Lakes
the Controller
for Northern
Lakes
College.
She
volunteers as
College,
She
also volunteers
as the secretary
Faust
Silver
and
Goldalso
Seniors,
College,
She also volunteers
as the for
secretary
for Faust
Silver
and
Gold Seniors,
the
secretary
for
Faust
Silver
Seniors,
and
president
of
and
president
the Faust
SheGold
is married
George
and of
president
of Charity
the
FaustAssociation.
Charity and
Association.
She
istomarried
toand
George
and
has
twoFaust
adult
sons
and
families.
In
other
words
a
very
busy
young
lady.
the
Charity
Association.
She
is
married
to
George
and
has
has two adult sons and families. In other words a very busy young lady.
PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT
two adult sons and families. In other words a very busy young
lady.
CHALLENGE CUPS AND PLAYOFFS
We hosted a lot of challenge cups this spring/summer.
Challenge Cups and Playoffs
WeCHALLENGE
hosted a lot of CUPS
challenge
cups
this spring/summer.
AND
PLAYOFFS
CHALLENGE CUPS AND PLAYOFFS
We hostedWe
a lot
of challenge
cups this spring/summer.
hosted
a lot of challenge
cups this spring/summer.
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.
IN MEMORIUM
ZONE 8
goodbye to long time members Mike Garlinsky, Marvin Hunt, Ella Sloan, and Doreen Hu
SAYING GOODBYE AND THANK YOU
.
IN MEMORIUM
have retired. We say goodbye to Jeanne Snyder, Mary Markley, Ethel Ruecker and June
d work will be greatly missed. Good luck in whatever you do ladies.
ER
In Memorium
Among others this year we said goodbye to long time members Mike Garlinsky, Marvin Hunt, Ella Sloan, and Dor
Among others
to MEMORIUM
long time members Mike Garlinsky, Marvin Hunt, Ella
.IN
RIP!this year we said goodbye
Sloan, and Doreen Hunt. RIP!
Saying Goodbye and Thank You
Fouryear
Board
Director
members
have
retired.
We say
goodbye
to Jeanne
Snyder,
Mary
Markley,
RueckerHun
and
Among others this
weofsaid
goodbye
to long
time
members
Mike
Garlinsky,
Marvin
Hunt,
Ella
Sloan, Ethel
and Doreen
Four Board of
Director
members
have
retired.
We
say
goodbye
to
Jeanne
Snyder,
Mary
Markley,
Bagan. Their dedication and hard work will be greatly missed. Good luck in whatever you do ladies.
RIP!
Ethel Ruecker and June Bagan. Their dedication and hard work will be greatly missed. Good
luck in whatever you do ladies.
Four Board of Director members have retired. We say goodbye to Jeanne Snyder, Mary Markley, Ethel Ruecker and June
Bagan. Their dedication and hard work will be greatly missed. Good luck in whatever you do ladies.
Mary Markley
and
EthelARuecker
LeaW /L EA D ASHKEWYTCH June
ARKLEY ND E THEL R UECKERJeanneJSnyder
EANNE Swith
NYDER Bagan
J UNE B AGAN
M ARY M
Dashkewytch
J EANNE S NYDER W /L EA D ASHKEWYTCH J UNE B AGAN
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ZONE 8
Please note we have vacant positions and would
request that anyone interested in filling one of
these positions contact one of the board members
to make arrangements to do so.
Challenge Cup
Coordinator Renee J .Simard
Area 1 Directors
Viney Sloan
Cathy Bittman
Zone 8 Executive
Area 2 Directors
Renee J. Simard
Alicemary Olansky
PresidentLea Dashkewytch
Area 3 Director
Vacant
Vice President
Ruby Morrison
Area 4 Director
Ken Allen
Past President
Mary Sutherland
Area 5 Director
Pat Sydoruk
TreasurerPatrick Bonertz
Area 6 Director
Eleanor Graw
SecretaryVelvet Davies
Area 7 Director
Mike Bain
Velvet Davies
Membership Director
Cathy Bittman
Activity Director
Mary Zabolotniuk
Asst Activity Director
Ken Allen
Casino Coordinator
Wendell Ebbett
Publicity Director
Cathy Bittman
Asst Publicity Director
Freddi Bromling
Area 8 Director
Ruby Morrison
Area 9 Director
Vacant
A special request to all Zone 8 members:
If you have received this newsletter by mail instead of
e-mail, please contact Cathy Bittman at kookumca@
hotmail.com with your e-mail address. This will help
reduce costs for notifications of all types. Thank you.
Alberta 55 plus Provincial Board Says Goodbye to
Mary Zabolotniuk
This smiling face has held the position of Technical Director
North for 6 years. Her contributions to our organization has
been selflessness and hard working. Mary, affectionally
referred to as Mary Zee, first joined our organization way back
in 1994, represented Zone 8 as Activity Director and Zone Chef
de Mission since 1998. Her zone has rewarded her with Merit
Award in 2006, Lifetime Award in 2009, Appreciation Award
in 2005 and 2011. She even received the Minister’s Seniors
Service Award in 2006. Mary has worked tirelessly holding
workshops and challenge cups, even serving on the 2011
Fairview Summer Games organizing committee. She steps up
frequently as Provincial Advisor for the Games. Thank you Mary
for all your years of service, you are very much appreciated!
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Your Alberta 55 plus
Board of Directors
President
Lea Dashkewytch
Past President
Vern Hafso
VP North
Pat Covington
VP South
Holly Wood
Secretary
Rosella Snopek
Treasurer
Dave Neustater
Technical Director South
Nick Radmanovich (403) 935-2993
Technical Director North
Wayne Davies (780) 532-6689
Provincial Coordinator (Staff)
Sean Rathwell (403) 803-9852
President - Zone 1
Mike Bennett (403) 381-0495
President - Zone 2
Dave Neustater (403) 335-5459
President - Zone 3
Doug Kyle (403) 255-7932
President - Zone 4
Sue Boswell (403) 876-2031
President - Zone 5
George Oko (780) 348-5672
President - Zone 6
Marshall Yaremcio (780) 434-1754
President - Zone 7
Joe Ibach (780) 636-2243
President - Zone 8
Lea Dashkewytch (780) 355-3586
Alberta 55 plus Office
Percy Page Centre
11759 Groat Road
Edmonton, Alberta
T5M 3K6
Sean Rathwell
Provincial Director
1-855-955-PLUS (403-803-9852)
[email protected]
www.alberta55plus.ca
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