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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 24 MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2017 PAGE 17 Alberta Ag Societies concerned with
Local auto dealer finds new way
to offer Annual Easter festivities sustainability during Covid-19 crisis
by Brianne Benson Alberta Association of those closures, also come support provided by the Alberta need this grant money now. We
Agricultural Societies (AAAS) cancellation of events and this is government, now currently in the know Ag Societies have been
commented April 3 about their one of the greatest challenges for second year of a four-year grant adjusting to reduce operating costs
Due to COVID-19 and social-distancing in place, Jerry
Ford was unable to host their typical Easter festivities for the concerns about the ongoing our Ag Societies.” program. However, the grant to the best of their ability. The
community, however, they did manage to arrange something sustainability of the Alberta There are 293 Agricultural program contributes to only one- concern is that many of these
new. Agricultural Societies during the Societies in Alberta which own third of the revenue needed to volunteer organizations will not
“Jerry Ford has been a part of this community for 47 years. COVID 19 crisis. and operating more than 700 maintain their operations. During have the ability to manage over
We usually decorate eggs, take pictures with the Easter Tim Carson, CEO of AAAS, community facilities and hosting this unprecedented lock down the next three to four months with
bunny, and have an egg hunt. For 47 years, this community commented, “It was decided from over 3400 events/year. These period expenses to maintain no opportunity to generate
has supported us. So, in this time of fear and uncertainty, and a board level that these concerns volunteer driven organizations facilities, even at minimum levels, revenue.”
with all the kids home from school, we wanted to do need to be addressed. AAAS focus on promoting agriculture will continue to mount. With no Carson concluded, “We know
something that would bring a smile to the kids for at least a applauds the decisive and bold and improving the quality of life revenue serious cash flow there are some possible
moment,” said owner Cathy Pasychny. action of the Alberta government for persons living in and around problems have already occurred suggestions, like loans to support
They started by sectioning off the area of the town into to limit exposure of citizens to the their community. due to cancelled events. What are small and medium size business
seven different sections. They put together Easter baskets for Covid 19 virus and the forced Carson further said, “Alberta Ag now viable Ag Societies may not through the pandemic. However,
the kids with chocolate eggs, skittles, gum, suckers, rockets, closure of public facilities. With Societies benefit greatly from the survive. The demise of these the not-for-profit sector does not
smarties and more. By the time they are finished they will volunteer driven organization support the profit margin to
have handed out approximately 600 bags. The Easter bunny would negatively impact the manage the repayment of an
came to drop them off, waving at children through their viability and vibrancy of operating loan. Another idea
windows. communities across Alberta.” suggested that Agricultural
They posted the area they would be going to every day on Rick McCarthy, President of Societies would benefit greatly
social media and asked those that wanted the bunny to stop, AAAS, said, “The Alberta from would be stabilization
to put their porch light on."We put clear instructions to government's commitment over funding, allowing each
practice social-distancing, and the bunny drops the bags off the years' to support Agricultural organization to support their
on the door step and waves through the windows,” said Societies through the Ag Societies community post pandemic.
Pasychny. grant program has provided these Accelerating the recovery of their
For some added excitement, twenty-five bags contained associations with stable, community's physical and mental
special “sparkle eggs” with instructions on how to contact predictable funding. The grant health. We hope we can discuss
Jerry Ford, to have an even bigger Easter bag dropped off program usually allocates funds to this idea further with the Alberta
along with a gift certificate. the Ag Societies in June or July government.”
“We have received many positive comments, but the best each year. These Ag Societies
reward was seeing the excited kids when they spotted the Azalea Proud was one of the 25 lucky winners to receive a “sparkle egg” in their Jerry Ford
Easter bunny outside their window,” said Pasychny. Easter basket as part of the modified Easter festivities to cheer up the community during
OBITUARY COVID-19 social separation. submitted
OBITUARY
MYSON, JOHN
April 3, 1928 – April 3, 2020
On April 3, 2020, John Myson passed away
of natural causes, at the age of 92 in Edson,
Alberta.
He is survived by his loving daughter
Patricia Myson-Olchowy; son-in-law Alvin
Olchowy; and two very special grandsons
David and Zachary Olchowy; as well as
many nieces and nephews, family and
friends.
nd
John passed into eternity on his 92
birthday, to join his wife Alma, Grandson Morgan, brothers William and
Peter, and sisters Mary, Anne, Eva and Olga.
John was born in Lamont, Alberta. He attended Horse Hill School,
near Edmonton as well as Belmont School. John spent time working
with his father on the railroad, then for the majority of his working career
operating heavy equipment. He married his wife Alma in 1963 and was
with her until her passing in 2003. After he retired John decided that his
daughter should deliver the Edmonton Sun, and it soon became a
family job. John loved to garden, and took pride in his vegetable and
flower garden, especially with his beloved apple trees. He used to enjoy
going to the horse race track, and spending time at the casino,
sometimes even winning. John moved to Edson, where he could be
closer to his family. He spent many hours helping his son-in-law
subdividing the property, being with his grandsons, his pets Diablo and
Tiny and just enjoying life. John eventually moved to the Parkland
Lodge in Edson, where he spent the remainder of his life. There he
enjoyed playing cribbage at the Pioneer Cabin, meeting new friends,
and even participating in a group “Walk to Alaska”, where he proudly
walked the most kilometers. John was never a shy man, offering an
opinion on everything where he believed he was never wrong. He had a
terrific sense of humor which he retained until the end, telling his family
that he was better looking than all of them. One of his last wishes was
for everyone to be good to everybody else.
A celebration of life will be planned for the near future. Cremation has
taken place and his final resting place will be at Evergreen Memorial
Gardens in Edmonton. In lieu of flowers donations, in memory of John
may be made to the Edson Pioneer Cabin; 4836 7 Avenue, T7E 1K8,
GYPSD student Willa was using materials she had at home to complete the Edson, Alberta.
building challenge that her teacher posed to students this week. Willa was To send condolences, visit:www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
resourceful and used recycled materials! submitted Foothills Memorial Chapel, 780-723-2021
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 24 MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2017 PAGE 17 Alberta Ag Societies concerned with
Local auto dealer finds new way
to offer Annual Easter festivities sustainability during Covid-19 crisis
by Brianne Benson Alberta Association of those closures, also come support provided by the Alberta need this grant money now. We
Agricultural Societies (AAAS) cancellation of events and this is government, now currently in the know Ag Societies have been
commented April 3 about their one of the greatest challenges for second year of a four-year grant adjusting to reduce operating costs
Due to COVID-19 and social-distancing in place, Jerry
Ford was unable to host their typical Easter festivities for the concerns about the ongoing our Ag Societies.” program. However, the grant to the best of their ability. The
community, however, they did manage to arrange something sustainability of the Alberta There are 293 Agricultural program contributes to only one- concern is that many of these
new. Agricultural Societies during the Societies in Alberta which own third of the revenue needed to volunteer organizations will not
“Jerry Ford has been a part of this community for 47 years. COVID 19 crisis. and operating more than 700 maintain their operations. During have the ability to manage over
We usually decorate eggs, take pictures with the Easter Tim Carson, CEO of AAAS, community facilities and hosting this unprecedented lock down the next three to four months with
bunny, and have an egg hunt. For 47 years, this community commented, “It was decided from over 3400 events/year. These period expenses to maintain no opportunity to generate
has supported us. So, in this time of fear and uncertainty, and a board level that these concerns volunteer driven organizations facilities, even at minimum levels, revenue.”
with all the kids home from school, we wanted to do need to be addressed. AAAS focus on promoting agriculture will continue to mount. With no Carson concluded, “We know
something that would bring a smile to the kids for at least a applauds the decisive and bold and improving the quality of life revenue serious cash flow there are some possible
moment,” said owner Cathy Pasychny. action of the Alberta government for persons living in and around problems have already occurred suggestions, like loans to support
They started by sectioning off the area of the town into to limit exposure of citizens to the their community. due to cancelled events. What are small and medium size business
seven different sections. They put together Easter baskets for Covid 19 virus and the forced Carson further said, “Alberta Ag now viable Ag Societies may not through the pandemic. However,
the kids with chocolate eggs, skittles, gum, suckers, rockets, closure of public facilities. With Societies benefit greatly from the survive. The demise of these the not-for-profit sector does not
smarties and more. By the time they are finished they will volunteer driven organization support the profit margin to
have handed out approximately 600 bags. The Easter bunny would negatively impact the manage the repayment of an
came to drop them off, waving at children through their viability and vibrancy of operating loan. Another idea
windows. communities across Alberta.” suggested that Agricultural
They posted the area they would be going to every day on Rick McCarthy, President of Societies would benefit greatly
social media and asked those that wanted the bunny to stop, AAAS, said, “The Alberta from would be stabilization
to put their porch light on."We put clear instructions to government's commitment over funding, allowing each
practice social-distancing, and the bunny drops the bags off the years' to support Agricultural organization to support their
on the door step and waves through the windows,” said Societies through the Ag Societies community post pandemic.
Pasychny. grant program has provided these Accelerating the recovery of their
For some added excitement, twenty-five bags contained associations with stable, community's physical and mental
special “sparkle eggs” with instructions on how to contact predictable funding. The grant health. We hope we can discuss
Jerry Ford, to have an even bigger Easter bag dropped off program usually allocates funds to this idea further with the Alberta
along with a gift certificate. the Ag Societies in June or July government.”
“We have received many positive comments, but the best each year. These Ag Societies
reward was seeing the excited kids when they spotted the Azalea Proud was one of the 25 lucky winners to receive a “sparkle egg” in their Jerry Ford
Easter bunny outside their window,” said Pasychny. Easter basket as part of the modified Easter festivities to cheer up the community during
OBITUARY COVID-19 social separation. submitted
OBITUARY
MYSON, JOHN
April 3, 1928 – April 3, 2020
On April 3, 2020, John Myson passed away
of natural causes, at the age of 92 in Edson,
Alberta.
He is survived by his loving daughter
Patricia Myson-Olchowy; son-in-law Alvin
Olchowy; and two very special grandsons
David and Zachary Olchowy; as well as
many nieces and nephews, family and
friends.
nd
John passed into eternity on his 92
birthday, to join his wife Alma, Grandson Morgan, brothers William and
Peter, and sisters Mary, Anne, Eva and Olga.
John was born in Lamont, Alberta. He attended Horse Hill School,
near Edmonton as well as Belmont School. John spent time working
with his father on the railroad, then for the majority of his working career
operating heavy equipment. He married his wife Alma in 1963 and was
with her until her passing in 2003. After he retired John decided that his
daughter should deliver the Edmonton Sun, and it soon became a
family job. John loved to garden, and took pride in his vegetable and
flower garden, especially with his beloved apple trees. He used to enjoy
going to the horse race track, and spending time at the casino,
sometimes even winning. John moved to Edson, where he could be
closer to his family. He spent many hours helping his son-in-law
subdividing the property, being with his grandsons, his pets Diablo and
Tiny and just enjoying life. John eventually moved to the Parkland
Lodge in Edson, where he spent the remainder of his life. There he
enjoyed playing cribbage at the Pioneer Cabin, meeting new friends,
and even participating in a group “Walk to Alaska”, where he proudly
walked the most kilometers. John was never a shy man, offering an
opinion on everything where he believed he was never wrong. He had a
terrific sense of humor which he retained until the end, telling his family
that he was better looking than all of them. One of his last wishes was
for everyone to be good to everybody else.
A celebration of life will be planned for the near future. Cremation has
taken place and his final resting place will be at Evergreen Memorial
Gardens in Edmonton. In lieu of flowers donations, in memory of John
may be made to the Edson Pioneer Cabin; 4836 7 Avenue, T7E 1K8,
GYPSD student Willa was using materials she had at home to complete the Edson, Alberta.
building challenge that her teacher posed to students this week. Willa was To send condolences, visit:www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
resourceful and used recycled materials! submitted Foothills Memorial Chapel, 780-723-2021
