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YKCS cancels fundraising auction amid Covid-19 challenges
by Brianne Benson educational assistants and other new normal. really good at working with our
services and contracts have all been "We had a professional students so we are very hopeful that
Like most schools in Alberta, the reduced. development day last week just to try our students are learning and
Yellowhead Koinonia Catholic Although the auction was to guess what our best course of progressing. Although there is always
School is currently navigating the technically cancelled due to action is and how we can do even a need for parent-school
difficulties inflicted by the COVID- restrictions on public gatherings, better. I think we have done well in communication, there is going to be a
19 pandemic. Principal Joshua Claassen mentioned that the event supporting our students, but much greater need for it in the fall to
Claassen shared a few of the school's might not have been possible recognizing that there is so much help parents understand where their
recent challenges, one of them being regardless of those restrictions. more that families could benefit children are at."
the cancellation of their annual live "A few months before the auction from," said Claassen. "We trust that everything is going
auction. happens, we start going to the "The big question right now is how to work out well in the fall and things
Normally, the auction took place in community, specifically businesses, are we going to help students catch will come together on our end in
the month of May, with a full day of reminding them that the auction is up. It's going to be five months terms of planning, and we are also
auctioning off items like bicycles, coming up, and asking them to start between the time that they left and thankful for the decisions the
power tools, yard equipment, art, thinking about what they might be the time they come back so it is hard government is making for the good of
greenhouse flowers, tents, and able to donate to the school to be in to assess student's learning," said the population," concluded Claassen.
playhouses. Over the years the school the auction. Therefore, we really are Claassen. "Our families have been
also provided exciting and fun dependent on the generosity of a lot
activities for kids and families such as of businesses in town," said Claassen.
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
face painting and bouncy castles, and "This was a complicating factor,
additional event features including because even if we could have gone T
concessions and garage sales run by ahead with the auction it would have
the grad students. been quite difficult to do so because
WE HAVE RESUMED OUR PHOTO SERVICES
Claaseen said, "I think on our businesses are struggling under these WE HAVE RESUMED OUR PHOTO SERVICES
worst year, at least since I have been conditions. Not only are they FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS,
FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS,
principal, we earned around $19,000 struggling because of COVID-19 but
FIREARMS AND MORE
and on our best year around $35,000, also because of years of oil and gas FIREARMS AND MORE
averaging around $25,000. This prices and delayed pipelines so it was
money normally goes into the a less than optimal year to be asking BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
operations fund, so not necessarily for donations from businesses even if
- PLEASE CALL US TO BOOK A TIME...
specified towards anything particular, we could have gone ahead with it," - PLEASE CALL US TO BOOK A TIME...
but going to the regular maintenance said Claassen.
of the school and paying staff The school is also faced with the 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson 780-723-5787780-723-5787
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
members." uncertainty of what back-to-school
The school is brainstorming many times will look like in September. It is
creative ways to cut costs and are unknown whether or not schools will
thankful for the support they receive be physically open, and what ~ Obituary ~
from the government, local regulations will have to be in place if Donna Mae Barrass
businesses, and churches in the area. it does occur. Schools must also
However, it still does not make them prepare for the possibility that May 7, 1946- May 28, 2020
immune to temporary job loss in their schools might not return to normal With heavy hearts we announce the passing of
staff. Claassen reported that their and home-schooling may become the our wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, sister,
auntie, niece, cousin and dear friend Donna Mae
Barrass. Mom fought many health battles over the
last 6 years and had a strength within her that we all
In Loving Memory
In Loving Memory marvelled at. On May 28, 2020 she went home to
be with the lord.
Born at home on May 7, 1946 in Carrot Creek,
NICHOLAS JOSEPH FALARDEAU Alberta she loved to sing and play her accordion
NICHOLAS JOSEPH FALARDEAU
with her brother Ted for dances starting at the young age of 3. Together they won
November 20, 1999 - June 10, 2012 the talent search in Ft Assiniboine when they were only 9 and 10 years old!
November 20, 1999 - June 10, 2012
Grandma Fern was their manager and organized for the family band (Uncle Ted,
Auntie Anne and Mom) to play at dances earning enough money to pay for a new
car for the family, they were so proud they had done that.
They played together their whole life and we will sure miss the wonderful music
they blessed us all with. Mom played the organ or accordion for 68 funerals,
countless weddings/dances/jams/church gatherings and she looked forward
each Tuesday to seeing and playing with her friends at Cowboy Church. She was
always tapping a foot, toe, finger or be bopping her head to whatever beat was
present. Mom and Dad were married on Feb 28, 1964. They have had a lifetime of
love, laughter and gratitude crammed into 56 years and us kids were the only
cause of their grey hairs. Her grandkids were her pride and joy. Dad and her had
a routine to go through and pray for each kid, grandkid, great grandkid in detail
each night before bed. She was always eager to help and support not only family
and friends but anyone she saw in need, her kindness was truly her trademark.
She leaves behind precious memories for her loving husband Albert Barrass,
sons, Randy Barrass, Marlin (Toni) Barrass, Daughter, Bernnie (Darren) Gervais.
Grandsons, Derrick (Kandace) Barrass, Jordan (Cassidy) Barrass, Chance
Barrass and Zach Gervais. Granddaughters, Tessa (Garret) Camps, Lacey
Barrass, Megan Barrass, Meicah Gervais, Charmayne Gervais and Cassidy
Gervais. Great grandsons Bennett Barrass, Levi Barrass and little Cooper
Barrass. Brothers, Allen (Marlene) Ice, Ted (Linda) Ice and sister Anne Ice. Mom
was predeceased by her parents Fern and Joe Ice and her brother Joseph
(Happy) Ice.
Just our family alone is well over the limit restrictions in place because of COVID
19 so we held a graveside service with Pastor George Stone on Saturday June 6
at 2 pm at Shining Bank Cemetery. A celebration of life will take place (hopefully
this summer/fall) when those restrictions have lifted. There will be tons of great
music, food and laughter that will rise up to the heavens and embrace mom and
the memories we will carry on for many years to come and we sure hope you will
join us.
Forever Loved messages left, we are truly touched by all the compassion shown.
Thank you to everyone for the kind words, virtual hugs, offers of help and
Forever Missed eyes open for a need in our communities and if possible fill it to keep moms
In lieu of donations to a foundation the family asks that you please keep your
charitable spirit alive.
Always in our Hearts For any information or just to chat please call Bernnie 780-517-0211
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Grandma and Papa Araneda Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
Grandma and Papa Araneda
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 12 MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020 MONDAY MAY 18, 2020 PAGE 15
YKCS cancels fundraising auction amid Covid-19 challenges
by Brianne Benson educational assistants and other new normal. really good at working with our
services and contracts have all been "We had a professional students so we are very hopeful that
Like most schools in Alberta, the reduced. development day last week just to try our students are learning and
Yellowhead Koinonia Catholic Although the auction was to guess what our best course of progressing. Although there is always
School is currently navigating the technically cancelled due to action is and how we can do even a need for parent-school
difficulties inflicted by the COVID- restrictions on public gatherings, better. I think we have done well in communication, there is going to be a
19 pandemic. Principal Joshua Claassen mentioned that the event supporting our students, but much greater need for it in the fall to
Claassen shared a few of the school's might not have been possible recognizing that there is so much help parents understand where their
recent challenges, one of them being regardless of those restrictions. more that families could benefit children are at."
the cancellation of their annual live "A few months before the auction from," said Claassen. "We trust that everything is going
auction. happens, we start going to the "The big question right now is how to work out well in the fall and things
Normally, the auction took place in community, specifically businesses, are we going to help students catch will come together on our end in
the month of May, with a full day of reminding them that the auction is up. It's going to be five months terms of planning, and we are also
auctioning off items like bicycles, coming up, and asking them to start between the time that they left and thankful for the decisions the
power tools, yard equipment, art, thinking about what they might be the time they come back so it is hard government is making for the good of
greenhouse flowers, tents, and able to donate to the school to be in to assess student's learning," said the population," concluded Claassen.
playhouses. Over the years the school the auction. Therefore, we really are Claassen. "Our families have been
also provided exciting and fun dependent on the generosity of a lot
activities for kids and families such as of businesses in town," said Claassen.
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
face painting and bouncy castles, and "This was a complicating factor,
additional event features including because even if we could have gone T
concessions and garage sales run by ahead with the auction it would have
the grad students. been quite difficult to do so because
WE HAVE RESUMED OUR PHOTO SERVICES
Claaseen said, "I think on our businesses are struggling under these WE HAVE RESUMED OUR PHOTO SERVICES
worst year, at least since I have been conditions. Not only are they FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS,
FOR PASSPORTS, VISAS,
principal, we earned around $19,000 struggling because of COVID-19 but
FIREARMS AND MORE
and on our best year around $35,000, also because of years of oil and gas FIREARMS AND MORE
averaging around $25,000. This prices and delayed pipelines so it was
money normally goes into the a less than optimal year to be asking BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
operations fund, so not necessarily for donations from businesses even if
- PLEASE CALL US TO BOOK A TIME...
specified towards anything particular, we could have gone ahead with it," - PLEASE CALL US TO BOOK A TIME...
but going to the regular maintenance said Claassen.
of the school and paying staff The school is also faced with the 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson 780-723-5787780-723-5787
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
members." uncertainty of what back-to-school
The school is brainstorming many times will look like in September. It is
creative ways to cut costs and are unknown whether or not schools will
thankful for the support they receive be physically open, and what ~ Obituary ~
from the government, local regulations will have to be in place if Donna Mae Barrass
businesses, and churches in the area. it does occur. Schools must also
However, it still does not make them prepare for the possibility that May 7, 1946- May 28, 2020
immune to temporary job loss in their schools might not return to normal With heavy hearts we announce the passing of
staff. Claassen reported that their and home-schooling may become the our wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, sister,
auntie, niece, cousin and dear friend Donna Mae
Barrass. Mom fought many health battles over the
last 6 years and had a strength within her that we all
In Loving Memory
In Loving Memory marvelled at. On May 28, 2020 she went home to
be with the lord.
Born at home on May 7, 1946 in Carrot Creek,
NICHOLAS JOSEPH FALARDEAU Alberta she loved to sing and play her accordion
NICHOLAS JOSEPH FALARDEAU
with her brother Ted for dances starting at the young age of 3. Together they won
November 20, 1999 - June 10, 2012 the talent search in Ft Assiniboine when they were only 9 and 10 years old!
November 20, 1999 - June 10, 2012
Grandma Fern was their manager and organized for the family band (Uncle Ted,
Auntie Anne and Mom) to play at dances earning enough money to pay for a new
car for the family, they were so proud they had done that.
They played together their whole life and we will sure miss the wonderful music
they blessed us all with. Mom played the organ or accordion for 68 funerals,
countless weddings/dances/jams/church gatherings and she looked forward
each Tuesday to seeing and playing with her friends at Cowboy Church. She was
always tapping a foot, toe, finger or be bopping her head to whatever beat was
present. Mom and Dad were married on Feb 28, 1964. They have had a lifetime of
love, laughter and gratitude crammed into 56 years and us kids were the only
cause of their grey hairs. Her grandkids were her pride and joy. Dad and her had
a routine to go through and pray for each kid, grandkid, great grandkid in detail
each night before bed. She was always eager to help and support not only family
and friends but anyone she saw in need, her kindness was truly her trademark.
She leaves behind precious memories for her loving husband Albert Barrass,
sons, Randy Barrass, Marlin (Toni) Barrass, Daughter, Bernnie (Darren) Gervais.
Grandsons, Derrick (Kandace) Barrass, Jordan (Cassidy) Barrass, Chance
Barrass and Zach Gervais. Granddaughters, Tessa (Garret) Camps, Lacey
Barrass, Megan Barrass, Meicah Gervais, Charmayne Gervais and Cassidy
Gervais. Great grandsons Bennett Barrass, Levi Barrass and little Cooper
Barrass. Brothers, Allen (Marlene) Ice, Ted (Linda) Ice and sister Anne Ice. Mom
was predeceased by her parents Fern and Joe Ice and her brother Joseph
(Happy) Ice.
Just our family alone is well over the limit restrictions in place because of COVID
19 so we held a graveside service with Pastor George Stone on Saturday June 6
at 2 pm at Shining Bank Cemetery. A celebration of life will take place (hopefully
this summer/fall) when those restrictions have lifted. There will be tons of great
music, food and laughter that will rise up to the heavens and embrace mom and
the memories we will carry on for many years to come and we sure hope you will
join us.
Forever Loved messages left, we are truly touched by all the compassion shown.
Thank you to everyone for the kind words, virtual hugs, offers of help and
Forever Missed eyes open for a need in our communities and if possible fill it to keep moms
In lieu of donations to a foundation the family asks that you please keep your
charitable spirit alive.
Always in our Hearts For any information or just to chat please call Bernnie 780-517-0211
FINAL CARE ENTRUSTED TO
FOOTHILLS MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Grandma and Papa Araneda Edson 780.723.3575 Hinton 780.865.1234
Grandma and Papa Araneda
A Division Of The Caring Group Corp.
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
