FALL 2013 Message from the President

I’m not sure how it happens but time just seems to slip no ordinary Lady! You are admired and envied away. It seem like it was just yesterday I was counting by all and deserve a special congratulations for the days waiting for the Summer Games and already this achievement. they have come and gone. I would guess there will have This past month has not been without challenges, our been some great memories for the 55 plus members who coordinator Chad Monner announced that he would be were lucky enough to have participated in the Alberta 55 resigning from his position and taking up a full time career Plus Summer Games at Westlock and Barrhead. If your farming with his Dad. We wish him all the best. He will be experience was like mine, the urban and rural municipalities missed. Thanks Chad for the past six year of dedication of Westlock and Barrhead and the town of Clyde were to Alberta 55 plus. We received several applications for amazing hosts and should be commended. Once again the Provincial Coordinator’s position, and the position smaller communities have stepped up and proved that will be filled by Diane Callan. Diane will begin working they have what it takes to put on a great Games. with us in mid August. Welcome Diane! Thank you to all of the volunteers. You are what makes Once again our Annual Online Auction will take place the difference. Congratulations to all of the medal winners in October so we will be looking for items donated by and the participants who represented their zone with individuals or businesses for that auction. This is our pride. Also, congratulations to Zone 4 who won the main fundraiser for the year so don’t forget to browse “President’s Spirit of Participation Award”, voted on by through the items and bid to support the Association. officials and volunteers, going to the Zone which shows This next year is not a games year for Alberta 55plus but the most Zone pride and sportsmanship at the Games. the Canada 55 plus will be held in Strathcona County in

August 2014. Keep active, stay fit! Then just about when you think you have seen and heard it all, along comes Florence Storch from Hanna, who at Vernon Hafso, 100 years old competes at the Games in javelin. You are Alberta 55 plus President

Table of Contents Page 1 President’s Message Page 2 Office Changes Page 2 New Executive for Alberta 55 plus Page 3 Congratulations to Eldest Participants of the Games Page 4 Online Auction Page 5 Zone 1 - The Sunny South Page 12 Zone 2 - Big Country Senior Sports Society Page 15 Zone 3 - Calgary Recreation and Culture Association Page 21 Zone 4 - Silver Willow Association Page 28 Zone 5 - Black Gold/Yellowhead Page 32 Zone 6 - Edmonton Marigold 55 plus Page 36 Zone 7 - Lakeland Senior Games Association Page 39 Zone 8 - Mighty Peace Sports and Recreation Page 39 Zone Award Winners at the 2013 Summer Games COVER PHOTO: Zone 4 Opening Ceremonies Page 42 Message from the (Old) Provincial Coordinator

1 Important news

Offi ce Changes

Our Provincial Coordinator of the past six years, Chad Monner, is leaving the offi ce to pursue his lifelong dream of farming and ranching in the Milo, AB area. The Provincial Board of Directors would like to thank Chad for his years of service and wish him and his family the best in his future endeavours. Diane Callan has been hired as the new Provincial Coordinator. She is based out of Edmonton and will be working part-time hours as Chad did. We look forward to having her as part of our team! The contact information for the offi ce is, as of this newsletter printing, the same. Diane can be reached at: 403-803-9852 or, via our new Toll Free Number! Dial 1-855-9-55-PLUS to call the offi ce for free from across the province! (1-855-955-7587) The email addresses of [email protected] or [email protected] will also connect you with the offi ce. Please keep an eye out if our contact information changes further.

New Executive for Alberta 55 plus

At the Annual General Meeting held in Red Deer on May 7, The Board of Directors would like to give a tremendous the following positions were ﬁ lled via election: “THANK YOU” to our outgoing President of the past six

years, Pat Covington (Edmonton – Zone 6), who remains Vern Hafso (Viking – Zone 7) as President on our Executive as the Past President. Pat’s leadership Doug Campbell (Cochrane – Zone 2) and incredible volunteerism was a major asset to this as Vice President South Association, and we are honoured to have her as such an Mary Zabolotniuk (High Prairie – Zone 8) as Technical integral piece of the puzzle for these past three terms. Director North THANK YOU PAT! They join those whose terms were not up to form our Executive Committee:

Leona Logie (Sherwood Park – Zone 5) as Vice President North Caroline Anker (Wetaskiwin – Zone 4) as Technical Director South Rosella Snopek (Camrose – Zone 4) COVER PHOTO: as Secretary Zone 4 Opening Ceremonies Dave Johnston (Rocky Mountain House – Zone 4) as Treasurer

2 Coro to the Eldest Participants at the 2013 Summer Games! All participants were presented with a certifi cate recognizing their achievement. Some pictures of these athletes are below and throughout the newsletter. These fi ne competitors were:

Florence Storch - Athletics Ron Pike - Golf Maude Purdy - Bocce Edward Rode - Horseshoes Robert McIntosh – Contract Bridge Minnie DeZutter – Military Whist Joseph Muller - Cribbage Ben Watkins – Pool-8 Ball Margrit DeGraff - Cycling John Dempster – Slo Pitch Willie McGregor – Floor Curling Bobby Chan – Swimming Leona Jeffers – Floor Shufﬂ eboard Beryl Park - Tennis

3 Alberta 55 plus is proud to announce we are holding our fifth annual online fundraising auction. Proceeds from the auction will help us host more local activities at the Zone level for the Association. The auction will run from October 23 to November 6, 2013. www.alberta55plus.ca All items to bid on will be goods and services that have been graciously donated from across the province. Examples of articles from past auctions include: free golf across the province, Calgary Flames tickets, one-week vacation in a condo, Costco gift cards, and so much more! • A tax-receipt based on the value of the • Recognition in the winter edition of our donated item Alberta 55 plus newsletter • An online listing with picture, description and - Every member receives a copy in the mail contact info (if you choose) about the item and • Recognition on our website www.alberta55plus.ca your business during the auction • All items should have a value of $50 or higher

For more information, please phone: 403-803-9852 ZONE 1 The Sunny South

Zone 1 Medal Winners

Athletics: Gold – Robert McKinnon (2), Bob Walker Silver – Ed Makel (3), Bob Walker Bronze – Bob Walker (2) Bocce: Gold – Ron Kincade, Ted Mackenzie, Alice & Norman Sheen Bronze – Tim & Barbara Arnett, Doral & Phyllis Woolf Cribbage: Silver – Cliff Christensen, Stanley Machacek Bronze – Sharon Corriveau Floor Curling: Silver – Lila Charls, Eva Deringer, Nadine Taylor, Iva Theissen Floor Shufﬂ eboard: Bronze – Charles & Wilma Gerlach

Golf: Gold – Barbara Sheen, Bert Stevenson Silver – Elizabeth Codd, Betty Smith Pool 8-Ball: Silver – Ken Tamura Bronze – Fran Irvine Slo Pitch: Silver – 55+ Men’s Bronze – 65+ Men’s Swimming: Gold – Ingrid Berg, George Berg, Doug Ingram (3), Leona Jacobs (2), Kaye McKee (2), Gladys Miklos (4), Mark Sandilands (2) Silver - Ingrid Berg (2), George Berg (3), Doug Ingram, Leona Jacobs (2), Kaye McKee, Gladys Miklos, Mark Sandilands (2) Bronze – Kaye McKee (2), Leona Jacobs, Ingrid Berg (2) Arts & Crafts: Gold – Merri-Ann Ford, Faye Ward, Maryann Westgard Silver – Barbara Bond, Marilyn Dewar, Merri-Ann Ford (2), Patricia Kincade (3), Kathy Rollingson, Manny Schile, Marina Vannatta, Maryann Westgard Bronze – Elizabeth Codd, Merri-Ann Ford, Robert Framz, Patricia Kincade, Kathy Rollingson, Marina Vannatta (2) Creative Writing: Silver – Hazel McLarty

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2013 Zone 1 Summer Report

The Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games that were held third consecutive Gold Medal win at the Alberta 55 in Barrhead/Westlock were very successful. Plus Summer Games. The togetherness that smaller centers’ provide is a The 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games will be held wonderful atmosphere for both the spectators and for in Strathmore. Steve Grajczyk, Mayor of Strathmore, the competitors. Many new and old friends are united proudly accepted the challenge to host the 2015 in a sportsmanship and keen competition activities. Summer Games. Pat Kincade is the Director for Arts & Crafts and Pat The Strathcona County has been awarded the honour also manages the Creative Writing and we saw a huge of hosting the Canada 55 Plus Games from August increase in both categories. In the 2013 Summer Games 27-30, 2014. Mayor Linda Osinchuck says “That this in Barrhead/Westlock, Pat entered 70 items to be is an incredible opportunity to connect the older and judged in the Arts & Crafts and 15 entries were judged younger generations by involving our youth in volunteer in the Creative Writing category. The Arts and Crafts positions”. Strathcona County with all of its world class entries were rewarded with 3 Gold, 11 Silver and 8 facilities, will proudly host all of the activities that are Bronze standings and the Creative Writing received played in both of our Winter and Summer Games at our 1 Silver. Congratulations go out to all the participants zone level. Strathcona has it all – world class facilities – at the Zone 1 level and at the Provincial level, for their volunteers – energy – and a vibrant community spirit. dedication to this creative event. Bring it HERE! At the Summer Games in Barrhead/Westlock, 113 The Canada 55 Plus committee expects 2000 participants represented Zone 1. A total of 77 Medals participants to attend the Games from all across Canada. made up of 25 Gold, 32 Silver and 20 Bronze created Proud Albertans must fi ll in all of the categories in each an opportunity to celebrate. For all of the participants of the events through your Alberta 55 Plus 2013 that entered the Zone 1 activities demonstrated the memberships. To attend the 2014 Canada Games, a spirit of what Alberta 55 plus are all about. Team Alberta Application form must be fi lled out and The participants that qualifi ed to go to the Provincial sent to Leona Logie before December 31, 2013. An Summer Games, are the ambassadors for our Zone 1. application form may be picked from your Area Director The Lieutenant Governor’s Cup was won by Zone 1. or by looking up www.alberta55plus.ca. This Cup is awarded to the Zone that has shown the Chad - we will miss you! The Zone 1 Board of most improvement from the previous Alberta 55 Plus Directors wish you all the best in your new endeavors. Summer Games. Accepting the Cup was the 70+ Bocce Ball Team of Ted MacKenzie. Clay Olsen, our Respectfully submitted, Chef de Mission, asked Team MacKenzie to accept the Al Jackson, Lieutenant Governor’s Cup because this was Ted’s Publicity Director

Alberta 55 plus has a Facebook page – “Like Us” to be kept up-to- date on upcoming events, interact with friends across the province, post pictures from the Games and your events, and just have fun! Be sure to search for “Alberta 55 plus” and fi nd our page!

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Zone 1 Spring Report - continued

The 2013 Lorin Pitcher Bocce Challenge Trophy presented to: Pictured here are the 70+ Bocce winners from the Zone Playoff held Clay Olsen, Butch Olsen, Eileen Sawatsky, Joe Ellan. in Cardston to qualify for the Summer Games. President Mike Bennett Seven Bocce Teams played on this cold rainy June day. with Ted MacKenzie, Donna Gills, Alice Sheen, Norm Sheen.

Zone 1 2013 Summer Games Playoffs in Contract Bridge. Zone 1 2013 Summer Games Playoffs at NordBridge 55+ President Mike Bennett presents Gold Medals to Howard Taylor Cribbage Doubles. President Mike Bennett presents Gold Medals and Blair Ruff. to: Stan Machacek and Cliff Christensen.

Zone 1 2013 Summer Games Playoffs at NordBridge 70+ 2013 Zone 1 Arts and Crafts display at NordBridge Centre. Cribbage Doubles. President Mike Bennett presents Gold Medals Items judged 1st and 2nd advance to: the Provincial Games to: Eileen Sawatsky and Maynard Roelofs. at Barrhead/Westlock.

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Zone 1 Spring Report - continued

The Annual Resource 55+ Faire in Vulcan. The Vulcan FCSS sponsored Zone 1 2013 Summer Games Military Whist Playoffs in Hays. this annual event and Tina Wibdeen, representing Seniors, chaired the President Mike Bennett presents Gold Medals to: David Dennis, conference. A table representing Zone 1 directors, promoted the Lynn Carter, Marlyne Johnson, Marion Freimuth. Alberta 55 plus advantages for seniors 55 years old and over.

The Town of Vulcan Centennial was advertised on the 21st Annual Spock Days parade with a magniﬁ cent USS Vulcan ﬂ oat. Guest actors were Ethan Philips and Robert Picardo who played in the Star Trek: Voyager series. The guests took part in many events as it was also the 21st Annual Star Trek Convention in Vulcan. The USS Vulcan was entered on July 4th in the Calgary Children’s Hospital parade and again on July 5th it was entered in the Calgary Stampede parade, where it was voted as the “Fan Favourite” Float for 2013!

Thank You! To all the Zone Activity Directors, Zone Chefs, Sport Coordinator and Board members who helped organize and run the Zone playoffs and registration for both the Winter and Summer Games – THANK YOU!

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A Profi le of Betty Smith

I am so thankful that Al Jackson talked me into joining the Alberta 55 plus Organization. I have been places that I would never have seen if it was not for the Games. In 1990, I went to Hinton to play Golf and the fi rst day we played in the snow—a different challenge. In 1992, I was in Medicine Hat and that year I played Shuffl e- board with a partner Bill Schrans. In 2001, I entered my Counted Cross Stitch in the Lethbridge Games. I went to Fort McMurray in 2003 and there I was playing Darts. It was the fi rst trip that I made up many golf courses such as Magrath, Fort Macleod, there. There was so much to see and it was exciting. Cardston, Redcliff just to name a few. In 2007, I was entered in Golf in Fort Saskatchewan When you go to the Provincials, everyone is so but we played golf in Sherwood Park. I was in the friendly and you meet people that you have golfed same hotel as a group from Lethbridge. And after the with at other venues and in other years. The food golf game, we had a wonderful time. and the accommodations are the greatest. I had a wonderful experience in 2008 when I got to The Games have given me the wonderful opportunity play golf in the National Championships in Dieppe to golf at all these different courses and to get to go to New Brunswick – a once in a lifetime opportunity. the Maritimes was the highlight of my 83 years. All My sister and I stayed another week and that made because of Al Jackson selling me a membership to a holiday out of it. In 2009 the Games were in Airdrie the Alberta 55 Plus Organization many years ago! and I golfed that beautiful course. That city showed us a wonderful time. Then in 2010 I went all the way Respectfully submitted, to the Peace River country and golfed in the rain in Betty Smith Fairview. My son’s in laws come to watch me get my Medal which was awesome. This year I am going to Barrhead to play golf again and I know that I will have an exciting time. Because of the Zone Playoffs, I’ve had the privilege to play at Renew your Membership Today! All Zones are committed to running more local events, such as Fun Games, Challenge Cups, Mini Games, Memorial Tournaments and more. RENEW TODAY!

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Ted Mackenzie Zone 1, Bocce Ball 70 Plus Records In 2007 Ted Mackenzie’s team won the Zone 1 Playoffs In Westlock on the fi rst day we won all but one game and went to Ft. Saskatchewan to compete in the that Zone 3 (Calgary) won. So we were tied with Calgary Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games. They tried hard with 3 wins and 1 loss. So on Saturday the winner and fi nished in 2nd place. In 2009 once again Ted would be determined. Zone 1 managed to win all of Mackenzie’s 70 Plus Bocce Ball team won the Zone our games on Saturday and Calgary did not, so we 1 Playoffs and went to the Alberta 55 Plus Summer fi nished 1st. Ted, the bocce ball players in Cardston Games in Airdrie. His team was comprised of himself, and his wife Reva have run the Zone 1 playoff for Norman Sheen, Ken Walton and Leonard Purnell and the last 2 years and did and excellent job. ATCO did they won the Gold Medal. supply their tent to provide shade or shelter from the rain as required. The Town of Cardston generously Again in 2011Ted Mackenzie’s team represented did help prepare the courts and make sure they were Zone 1 in the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in marked and smooth as possible. Fairview. This year at the last minute one of the team members was not able to make the trip to Fairview. The success for Cardston and area, in playing excellent So the host Zone was requested to supply a player to Bocce Ball, is that the seniors have for the last 7 to 10 support the Zone 1 team. Guess what, they rounded years played Bocce Ball every Monday and Wednesday up the mayor of Fairview’s mother, Naemi MacLeod from 10 AM till Noon. Ted and the same team to play with the other three members, Ted Mackenzie, mentioned above also did a great job in running the Norman Sheen and Leonard Purnell. Naemi was a Zone 1 Lorne Pitcher Memorial Bocce Ball Tournament good player and again they won the Gold Medal at in the last 2 years. the 2011 Games much to the pleasure of Naemi. The special record mentioned above, is that Ted In the 2013 Zone 1 Playoffs Ted and his team was MacKenzie and Norman Sheen have been the backbone again the champion. One of their players was not of Zone 1’s team in all the last four ALBERTA 55 PLUS able to go to Westlock and as I did play in the playoff SUMMER GAMES. I became a member of the team. The team was now made up of Ted Mackenzie, Norman Sheen, Alice Ron Kincade, Sheen and Ron Kincade. Past President of Zone 1

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Zone 2 Medal Winners

Athletics: Gold – Helen Standing Silver – Clint Docken, Florence Storch Bronze – Charlie Clarke (2), Garry Hunt Bocce: Bronze – Ben & Marie Sept, Ella & Hank Siemens Cribbage: Silver – Peggy Stockwell Bronze – Cora & Kenneth Oliver

Cycling: Gold – William Fedyk Silver – Jack Whitlie Bronze – Peter McDonald (2), Jack Whitlie

Floor Curling: Bronze – Faye Frerot, Evelyn & Joe Galarneau, Karl Gibbie, Bill Lee, Ron Mundle, Harvey Skov, Donna Tomecek Floor Shufﬂ eboard: Gold – Lloyd Church and Leona Jeffers

Golf: Gold – Loreen Lehmann, Michal Prichuk Silver – Joss Binns Bronze – Robert Cheyne, Leilani Duoit, Marilyn Toews

Horseshoes: Gold – Rosie Armes Bronze – Ernest Domshy, Jean Strocher Military Whist: Bronze – Myrna Kelly, Eleanor McKenzie, Joan & John Tullikopf Pool 8-Ball: Silver – Bill Gibbons Slo Pitch: Silver – 55+ Co-ed, 65+ Men’s Bronze – 55+ Men’s, 70+ Men’s Swimming: Gold – Roswitha Schmitt-Blouin Silver – Henry Wilson, Jeannine Palardy (2) Bronze – Roswitha Schmitt-Blouin (2), Kathy Dixon, Henry Wilson Tennis: Silver – Maureen Martel and Beryl Park Bronze – Lorrain Fader, Chris & Joan Logan, Pat Wylie Arts & Crafts: Gold – Roswitha Schmitt-Blouin, Marion Alward, Earl Markham, Beryl Moe Silver – Martin Jorgenson, Gertrude Ferguson Bronze – Carolyn Pelerine (2), Beryl Moe, Martin Jorgenson Creative Writing: Silver – Nancy Bell Bronze – Alfreda Brockman

be presented to her husband, Jack, by our Area 9 Director, Garry Hunt. Garry Director, 9 Area our by Jack, husband, her to presented be

received her 30-year pin at our Annual General Meeting on May 27. It will will It 27. May on Meeting General Annual our at pin 30-year her received

Vera had been a continuous member of Alberta 55 plus and would have have would and plus 55 Alberta of member continuous a been had Vera

of the Ladies Auxiliary and the Royal Canadian Legion in Canmore. in Legion Canadian Royal the and Auxiliary Ladies the of

1988 Olympics and the Nordic Center ski races. She was a life member member life a was She races. ski Center Nordic the and Olympics 1988

time in past years. She was involved in the Canmore community, in the the in community, Canmore the in involved was She years. past in time

As a former Provincial Board Secretary, Vera devoted many hours of her her of hours many devoted Vera Secretary, Board Provincial former a As

last competed in carpet bowling in the Winter Games in St. Albert in 2011. in Albert St. in Games Winter the in bowling carpet in competed last

Summer Games, competing in carpet bowling, badminton and bocce. They They bocce. and badminton bowling, carpet in competing Games, Summer

Vera and her husband, Jack were involved with Alberta 55 Plus Winter and and Winter Plus 55 Alberta with involved were Jack husband, her and Vera

passed away on April 6, 2013 at the Canmore hospital after a lengthy illness. lengthy a after hospital Canmore the at 2013 6, April on away passed

Vera Fawkes from Canmore, a lifetime member with Alberta 55 plus plus 55 Alberta with member lifetime a Canmore, from Fawkes Vera Vera Fawkes Vera

Secretary by Provincial President, Vern Hafso. Vern President, Provincial by

25-year pins were awarded to Doreen Boake and Joan Tulikopf Tulikopf Joan and Boake Doreen to awarded were pins 25-year Adeline Fedyk, Adeline

Respectfully submitted, Respectfully

Publicity Director: Nancy Gibbie Nancy Director: Publicity

Activity Director: Nick Radmanovich Nick Director: Activity

Membership Director: Dave Neustaeter Dave Director: Membership

Nettie Neustaeter Nettie Treasurer:

Adeline Fedyk Adeline Secretary:

Vice President: John Mackillop John President: Vice

Doug Campbell Doug President:

for 2012 to 2014 are: 2014 to 2012 for

Elections were held for the next 2-year term. Our Executive Our term. 2-year next the for held were Elections

she passed away on April 6, 2013. (see obituary) (see 2013. 6, April on away passed she

A 30-year pin was awarded to Vera Fawkes. Unfortunately Fawkes. Vera to awarded was pin 30-year A

Zone 2 President, Doug Campbell. Doug President, 2 Zone

A 15-year pin was awarded to Alf Cadman by by Cadman Alf to awarded was pin 15-year A

in attendance for a picture) a for attendance in

Thorburn, Jim Waiting and Jack Whitlie. (None were were (None Whitlie. Jack and Waiting Jim Thorburn,

Ron Howery, Gordon Potter, Mildred Potter, Robert Robert Potter, Mildred Potter, Gordon Howery, Ron

our members. 10-year pins to Bob Black, Terry Green, Green, Terry Black, Bob to pins 10-year members. our

Continuous membership pins were awarded to 16 of of 16 to awarded were pins membership Continuous

in Airdrie. in

On May 27th we held our Annual General Meeting Meeting General Annual our held we 27th May On

What’s New in Zone 2? Zone in New What’s

ZONE 2 2 ZONE Big Country Senior Sports Society Sports Senior Country Big ZONE 2 ZONE 3 13 Roy Macfarlane,Area7,Co-Director Area 7Director;LeilaniduToit,Co-Director; Front row:IreneJacques,Area4Director;MargaretWhitlock , Gibbie, PublicityDirecrtor;GarryHunt,Area9Director Treasurer; DaveNeustaeter,MembershipDirector;Nancy Secretary; JohnMacKillop,VicePresident;NettieNeustaeter, Back Row:DougCampbell,President;AdelineFedyk, Top group,fromleft: the May 27 Annual General Meeting in Airdrie. the May27AnnualGeneralMeetinginAirdrie. The Zone2BoardofDirectorsasvotedinat Big CountrySeniorSportsSociety Calgary RecreationandCultureAssociation The auctionwillrunfrom October23toNovember 6,2013. Proceeds from the auction will help us host more local activities attheZone levelfortheAssociation. activities local more Proceeds willhelpushost fromtheauction For more information,pleasephone: 403-803-9852 Alberta 55 plus is proud to announce we are holding ourfi weareholding plusisproudtoannounce 55 Alberta fthannualonlinefundraisingauction. www.alberta55plus.ca

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continues toliveonherfarmnortheastofCremona. Provincial leveland2ndattheCanadaGames.Marie Hills andwinning1stprizeinMedicineHatatthe Provincial Games,ﬁ rstly winning 2ndprizeinThree Marie hasenteredherhandicraftstwiceinthe with teamsfromCalgary,Olds,CremonaandSundre. There weremanybonspielsheldatdifferentvenues was verypopularwiththeSeniorsclubsin1990’s. bowling atthezonelevelin1994.Carpet at theZoneplayoffs.Theyalsocompetedincarpet with KayUnger,GeordieWhitlowandFran where sherepresentedArea6incarpetbowlingalong Her involvementwithAlberta55plusstartedin1990 served ontheirexecutiveinmanycapacities. Cremona GoldandSilverClubformanyyearshas from Alberta55plus.Mariehasbeenamemberofthe awarded her20-yearcontinuousmembershippin On May27,2013MarieOlsonfromCremonawas Marie Olson ZONE 2 Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation for Alberta Sport,Recreation, ParksandWildlifeFoundationfor Alberta 55 plus would like to express our gratitude to the Alberta 55pluswouldlike toexpressourgratitudethe our partnershipintheAlberta 55PlusGamesprogram. With Gratitude! Big CountrySeniorSportsSociety to Strathmore. Strathmore. Strathmore. to to Games wereawarded Games wereawarded The 2015Summer was announced. was announced. with then-PresidentPatCovingtonwhenthewinningbid Minister ofTourism, ParksandRecreationRichardStarke 14 ZONE 3 Calgary Recreation and Culture Association

Zone 3 Medal Winners

Athletics: Gold – Ray Colliver (3), Betty Dargie (3), Joe Elder (2), Brian Hill, Nessie Hollicky, Peggy Platham (3), Chieko Rehm (2) Silver – Ray Colliver (2), Joe Elder (3), Brian Hill (2), Nessie Hollicky, Chieko Rehm Bronze – Grace Watson Bocce: Gold – Bob Craswell, Erna Dreger, Betty & Ralph Markle Contract Bridge: Bronze – Joan Finlay and Robert McIntosh Cribbage: Gold – Gloria Culp, Linda Elder, Carol LaPierre, John Younker Floor Shufﬂ eboard: Silver – Eileen & William Phillips

Golf: Gold – Mary Martens Silver – Joey Brown Horseshoes: Gold – Sidney Aker, Doreen Peers, John Winﬁ eld Bronze – Robert Murray, Alan Peers Pool 8-Ball: Silver – Don LaPierre

Slo Pitch: Silver – 55+ Men’s, 65+ Men’s

Swimming: Gold – Bobby Chan (3), Hobe Horton (5), Ivan Pivovarov (5), Marilyn Shaw (5), Keith Shaw (4), Pat Hlady (3), Gabor Zinner (5), Johanna Bands (2), Lily Chan (2), Deborah Kotlewski (1) Silver – Keith Shaw, Pat Hlady (2), Johanna Bands, Lily Chan, Deborah Kotlewski (2) Bronze – Bobby Chan, Lily Chan, Deborah Kotlewski Tennis: Gold – Dee Ann Clark, Merilyn Crombie, Rosel Fehres, Mark Ferrier, John Gordon, David Hagopian Silver – Paul Duteau, Richard Martin, Debby Pyecroft, Corlyn Rubin

Arts & Crafts: Gold – Lynn Hladik Silver – Peggy Plathan, Larry Spreadbury Bronze – Carolyn Alway (3), Jean Weis, Lynn Hladik

Creative Writing: Bronze – Joe Elder

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Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games 2013 The towns and counties of Barrhead and Westlock “set the bar a little higher” as they hosted the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games from Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28, 2013. Over 1200 participants from 8 zones were warmly welcomed at the opening ceremonies by town ofﬁ cials and dignitaries including His Honour, Lieutenant Governor Donald S. Ethell and Her Honour, Linda Ethell, who were piped in and escorted by two RCMP ofﬁ cers. This ceremony, ably hosted by Ken Kowalski, set the tone for four days of fun and competition in 14 events plus a cultural competition in 50 categories of Arts and Crafts and 5 in Creative writing. The two communities did a superb job of providing accommodation, transportation, entertainment and Piping in the Dignitaries. delicious meals for the four day event. The many After the closing ceremonies on Sunday afternoon volunteers were unfailingly friendly, welcoming and we boarded our bus to head back to Three Hills and helpful. Some of these volunteers were no more Calgary with great memories and a lot of admiration than 10 years old. and appreciation for all the people who worked so Zone 3 was represented by 148 participants, many hard to make this a very enjoyable and memorable of whom returned with medals in the various events. experience. Congratulations to you all. Our Zone 3 chef, Norm Thomas, was on hand to help with information and Submitted by, details whenever they were needed. Thank you so Mary Martens, much, Norm. Zone 3 Publicity

Opening Ceremonies. The cauldron is lit. Let the Games begin!

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Zone 3 Alberta Summer Games Participants

Cordella Schwengler & Leona Mork – Bill Phillips – Floor Shufﬂ eboard. Floor Curling.

John Younkers & Linda Elder – Roy Jarvis – Bocce. Cribbage Doubles.

Carol Kyle takes aim in Bocce. Cheiko Rehm in Javelin at the Athletics event.

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Zone 3 Alberta Summer Games Participants - continued

Contract Bridge at the Games. Davis Lawson tearing up the course.

Sydney Aker – Horseshoes. Hungry participants at the Food Centre.

Joe Elder in Discus. Ron Pike, in red, was the Eldest participant in Golf, shown here with other members of his foursome.

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Zone 3 Alberta Summer Games Participants - continued

Our strong swimming team! Men L-R: Gabor Zinner (5 gold); Keith Shaw (4 gold); Bobby Chan (3 gold, 1 bronze); Hobe Horton (5 gold); Ivan Pivovarov (5 gold).

Women L-R: Jo Bands (2 gold, 1 silver); Marilyn Shaw (5 gold); Pat Hlady (3 gold, 2 silver); Lily Chan (2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze); Debbie Kotlewsky (1 gold, 2 silver).

Zone 3 Writers and Crafty Folk Enjoy Appreciation Evening The writers set aside their pens, the painters washed their brushes and the ‘click’ of knitting needles ceased for a short time on July 31. ‘The work’s all done, now let’s have some fun’ served as the theme of the Zone 3 Creative Writing/Arts and Crafts Appreciation Evening. Our eyes widened when 100 year old guest speaker Peggy Orr arrived on a motorcycle driven by her son, Allen. Peggy Orr talks about her painting.

The 40 attendees – members of the Calgary 55plus the efforts involved in completing their various entries. Board of Directors, participants in Creative Writing/Arts Peggy’s display of handicrafts and her advice for aging and Crafts, volunteers and invited guests enjoyed fruit graciously delighted us. “Keep an open mind and keep and cheese while viewing the Summer Games entries, your body moving,” she said, with a twinkle in her eye. until Paul, chef at the Forest Lawn Legion and his staff, served a delicious meal at 5:00 pm. After the presentation of the Provincial medals and the participants had packed the items one last time, the During the program that followed Norm Thomas thanked conversation seemed centered on what projects to enter everyone involved in the success of the Games, after in the Provincial Games in 2015. which several participants elaborated on some unusual items, such as beautiful stone carvings and Christmas By, decorations—and a ‘skunk!’ Other speakers related Linda Elder

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Bobby Chan Bobby Chan, center, won a Gold in Swimming! Bobby Chan has been a Board Director of CRCA 55 Plus 1993 Bobby came to Calgary as a new immigrant. In (Zone 3) for 13 years. Since 1999 he has been an active order to meld into the society, he started as a volunteer participant in table tennis, swimming, snooker and 8 ball. at Kerby Centre and the Golden Age Club. He was on He has medaled for the above events at 55 Plus Provincial the Board as a Director of Golden Age Club from 1997 Games. In 2000 he was the one to re-activate “Table to 2001, helping the club to form up a table tennis team. Tennis” event to Provincial Games. At the present Bobby Bobby was a founder President of Calgary United Seniors is the “Table Tennis” Coordinator for Zone 3. Table Tennis Assn. from 2001 to 2005. Bobby was also on the Board Directors for Thornview Seniors Association He was born in Hong Kong and educated in English College. from 2003 to 2007. In the years of 2005 to 2010 Bobby After school he worked for Standard Chartered Bank for formed the Bobby Chan Table Tennis Club at Highland 28 years. Then he ran his own advertising company for 15 Park Community. At present Bobby is the Honorary years. When he was young, he participated in many sport Advisor of Peoples Table Tennis Association. tournaments, such as spring board diving, swimming, He was also very active in Chinese community. Since 1995 snooker, 10 pin bowling, soccer, track and ﬁ eld. He won a to 2009 he had been a Board Director and Vice President great many prizes. He won Hong Kong diving championship of Hong Kong Chinese Immigration Association of Canada. in 1959. He became diving coach and was promoted to be In the year of 2005, Bobby received a Certiﬁ cate of a head coach in 1990-1993. He supervised 5 City diving Recognition of Alberta Centennial (1905-2005) for pools, training courses and ran many tournaments. He was Outstanding Service and Contributions to the Calgary the diving team leader to arrange the Hong Kong diving Chinese Community from Legislative Assembly of Alberta. representatives to participate in National Diving Meets. Congratulations Bobby!

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Zone 4 Medal Winners Athletics: Gold – Merv Armstrong (2), Barrie Dargie (3), Kit Nielsen (3), Shirley Reaman (3) Bridie Forde (2), Allen Elliot Silver – Kit Nielsen (2), Shirley Reaman (2), Bridie Forde (3), Allen Elliot (2), Eileen Ensminger (2), Alvin Eyolfson (2) Bronze – Allen Elliot, Eileen Ensminger, Alvin Eyolfson Contract Bridge: Gold – James & Jeanette Schaffner Cribbage: Bronze – Alfred Blumhagen Cycling: Gold – David Johnston (2) Bronze – Margrit DeGraff (2) Floor Curling: Gold – Dennis & Dianne Hartman, Roger Olsen, Kathleen Tennant Silver – Doreen Kelly, Ole Lundle, Leona Oberg, Shirley Olsen Floor Sufﬂ eboard: Gold – Jakc & Jo-Anne Sell Silver – Jean Clarke, Marlene Neis Golf: Gold – Steve Petz Silver – Debbie Retzlaff Horseshoes: Gold – Theresa Laforce, Joseph Reichert Silver – Harry Kostiuk, Larry Kreutz, Roger Laforce Bronze – Nick Kreutz Military Whist Silver – Brenda & Gordon Mounteney, Alice & Russell Picketts Pool 8-Ball: Silver – Don LaPierre Slo Pitch: Silver – 55+ Men’s + Men’s Swimming: Gold – Roxanne Schmitt Silver – Wilton Littlechild, Roxanne Schmitt (3), Bill Stuckey (2) Bronze – Bill Stuckey (2) Arts & Crafts: Gold – Shirley Barnes, Helen Drader (2), Betty Dragon, Eileen Ensminger (3), Mary Hydomako, Beulah Johnson, Doreen Rausch, Kathleen Tennant, Marlene Tiegs, Shirley Thomas (2) Silver – Shirley Barnes, Loreen Beggs, Eileen Ensminger (2), Doreen Rausch, Shirley Thomas Bronze – Eileen Ensminger (2), Beulah Johnson, Ole Lundle, Florence McMahon (2) Creative Writing: Gold – Walter Hawksworth Silver – Shirley Reaman (2) Bronze – Shirley Reaman

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Zone 4 President’s Message So sad, another Summer Games is over. But I am with personal integrity & sportsmanship both in and sure those who went to the Games will agree with out of competition. me, that what a time we did have. Congratulations to Minnie DeZutter from Wetaskiwin First off, I would like to take my hat off to the who participated in Military Whist for winning the Alberta communities of Barrhead/Westlock. Thank you for 55 Plus Wild Rose Award ! By now Minnie, you have your hospitality. Volunteers, what can I say, they just found the right spot in your front room to hang your bent over backwards to help us out. Entertainers plaque. were excellent. In closing, have a great Summer or Fall Holiday, and be And to top everything else off, to you Zone 4 safe out there. See you at our Challenge Cup events! Participants, it was you who won the Spirit of Participation Award. This is awarded to the Zone Rose Aebig, that exempliﬁ es the true spirit of participation President, Zone 4 SWA

A Note from the Zone 4 Activity Director/ Chef de Mission I would like to congratulate Westlock/Barrhead Zone 4 section about our members doing their best Summer Games Board for a wonderful experience. at the Games. The volunteers and billets were so warm and gracious. I also wish to send congratulations to our Zone 4 A very big Thank You to the Barrhead Hospital who participants who were “fi lls” for other zones and looked after our two slo-pitch players, with kindness medalled. Ellie Armstrong from Red Deer added a and effi ciency, going that extra effort to be sure they Gold and Silver medal to Zone 8’s total in Athletics. were totally looked after, even to the point of setting Ken Miller from Sylvan Lake and Anthony Pole from up appointments at other hospitals for their care. Red Deer added a Silver medal to Zone 6’s total in Thank you to everyone who called about David Curtis the 55+ Men’s Doubles. who smashed his cheekbone, he has had two plates put into his cheek to replace those broken bones and And in keeping with the “fi lls” for other zones, is on the mend. I’m so proud of Zone 4, not just for congratulations to Barrie Dargie from Calgary who the medals they won, but for the professionalism they added 3 Gold medals to our total in Athletics and showed and sportsmanship they displayed throughout Roxanne Schmidt from Swan Hills who added 1Gold the Games. and 3 Silver medals in Swimming to our zone total. We are looking forward to the 2015 Alberta 55 plus I must apologize for not obtaining any Tennis photos, Summer Games in Strathmore!! but the results were confusing, all corrected now, and Congratulations to the 70+ Men’s Doubles team of Submitted by, Larry Volk and Jake Reimer from Red Deer for placing 3rd. Please enjoy my photos and stories listed in the Rosella Snopek

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Zone 4 Report him. He managed to recruit 2 ladies, but needed one more player. Luckily, Shirley Olsen from Wetaskiwin was on the hunt for a team to play with. The foursome combined to win the zones against 2 other teams. Shirley drove faithfully to Camrose to play in the regular ﬂ oor curling day with the newly formed team. Looks like that paid off as they now have a Silver Medal hanging around their necks. Left to right, Ole Lundle from Camrose, Doreen Kelly from Bittern Lake, Leona Oberg from Bashaw and Shirley Olsen from Wetaskiwin. Lesson learned “Never give up looking for players if you really want to participate”.

Cyclists win Gold & Bronze medals David Johnston from Rocky Mountain House breezed to a fi rst place fi nish in both the 55+ Men’s 10 km and 20km. Just so you all know, he is the Provincial Board Treasurer, which we found at a Trade Fair in Rocky last year. What an asset. Margrit de Graff from Lacombe pedaled herself to a third place fi nish in the 65+ Women’s 10km and 20km. Oh yes, you should know she is a very fi t 86 year old, cycling against 5 other ladies much younger. She was the eldest participant in Cycling! Way to go Margrit!!

They Proved it wasn’t a ﬂ uke in 2011 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in Fairview This Floor Curling team from Bawlf were the Gold Medal winners in the 55+ age division in Fairview. This year they had to play against 5 other teams in the zone playoffs, ending up tied with a Rimbey team.They squeaked by in the tie breaker to represent Zone 4. This also happened in the Games, tied for ﬁ rst, having Camrose and Wetaskiwin combine to play a 4 ender to determine the winner. Luck was to make a winning 70+ Floor Curling Team on their side and they are sporting the Gold Medals When the zones were set in Zone 4, Ole Lundle from around their necks. Left to right, Dennis Hartman, Camrose started asking members to participate with Dianne Hartman, Roger Olson and Kathleen Tennant.

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Zone 4 Report - continued

Swimmers perform well Bill Stuckey from Ohaton, on the left, won Silver Medals in 70+ Men’s 100m freestyle, 55+ Time Predicted, and Bronze Medals in the 50m freestyle Contract Bridge is their Game and 50m backstroke. Roxanne Schmidt from Swan Jim and Jeanette Schaffner come from a small town Hills (a “ﬁ ll” from Zone 5) contributed to our zone by called Castor but that doesn’t affect their bridge game. winning a Gold Medal in 55+ 100m IM, Silver Medals The whole town will be celebrating their GOLD medal in 50m freestyle, 50m and 100m backstroke. Willie win. They try to attend as many Bridge tournaments Littlechild from Hobbema rounded out our small around the zone that they are able to. group by winning a Silver Medal in 65+ Men’s 50m breaststroke and Bronze in the 50m backstroke.

Happy smiles on the Floor Zone 4 Banner Carriers Shuffl eboard winners faces Ole Lundle, from Camrose, has been a continuous On the left is Jo-Anne and Jack Sell from Bowden. member for 10 years. His passion is Golf, Arts & This is the fi rst year they have participated in fl oor Crafts, Creative Writing and Floor Curling, of which shuffl eboard at zone level, as they are snowbirds, like he has won several medals. Wilton Littlechild, from many others who play this game. Their expertise and Hobbema, has been a continuous member for 8 years knowledge was very apparent, and to prove this they competing in Alberta 55 Plus Games since 2005 in now have a Gold Medal in the 55+ Open division. Wetaskiwin. He has competed in several Canada 55 Not to outdone, the 70+ team of Jean Clarke (Bashaw) Plus Games as well, bring home several medals in and Marlene Neis ( Mirror) played their best games swimming. Willie holds a Master’s degree in Physical and were rewarded with SILVER Medals. Congratulations Education and as an athlete, has won over 50 provincial, to both teams!! regional, national and international championships.

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Zone 4 Amazing Four Kit Nielsen, Red Deer, left, showed that she could run very fast, winning a Gold Medal in the 55+ Women’s 100m, 200m, Long Jump and a Silver Medal in Javelin and 4X100m Relay. Shirley Reaman, Red Deer, proved she could run with Gold Medals in 75+ Women’s 100m, Long Jump, Silver Medals in Discus and 4X100m Relay. Bridie Forde, Stettler, is our long distance runner bringing home the Gold in 65+ Women’s 800m, Alberta 55 plus Wild Rose Award 1500m and Silver Medals in the 100m, 200m and goes to Minnie DeZutter of Wetaskiwin 4X100m Relay. Vern Hafso, President of Alberta 55 plus Association Eileen Ensminger, Ponoka, put all she had into her presented the Award to the eldest participant at the race, winning Silver Medals in 70+ Women’s 200m, Games, who haven’t won in the past 3 years. Minnie 4X100m Relay; and Bronze in 100m. is 93 years young, very active in cards, still sharp as a tack, nothing gets by her at the card table.

The Fabulous Six in Horseshoes Zone 4 sent 6 members to Horseshoes and 5 medals were won. On the left, Roger Laforce, Mirror, won SILVER in 65+ Open 20-34.9% ringer; Harry Kostiuk, Wetaskiwin, won SILVER in 65+ open 35 – 49.9% President’s Spirit of Participation Award ringer; Theresa Laforce, Mirror, won GOLD in 55+ Zone 4 was awarded the President’s Spirit of Participation Women’s 35 – 49.9% ringer; Larry Kreutz, Wetaskiwin, Award, presented by Gerry St. Pierre, 55 Plus Summer won SILVER in 55+ open 0-19.9% ringer; Joseph Games Chair. Accepting on behalf of Zone 4 is Bridie Reichert, Lacombe, won GOLD in 65+ open 0-19.9% Forde from Stettler (Athletics) and Margrit de Graff ringer; Nick Kreutz, Wetaskiwin, won BRONZE in from Lacombe (Cycling). 55+ open 20 – 34.9% ringer. What a team!!

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Daysland is proud of Alfred Back Row: Reg Zimmer, Camrose; Kevin Drader, Alfred Blumhagen from Bawlf; Jacquie Dietrich – scorekeeper; Paul Dietrich, Daysland is smiling proudly Halkirk; David Curtis, Heisler; Wally Vance, Red Deer; as he holds up his BRONZE Lawrence Boyer, Millet; Bryan Gallaugher, Wetaskiwin. medal in 70+ Cribbage Front Row: Elwood Irwin, Red Deer; Norm Van Petten, Singles. At noon on Saturday, Ohaton; Roger Forth, Camrose; James Andres, Rimbey; things were not looking too Lorne Enright, Rosalind; Ken Kirk, Camrose. good, but, you know what happens in cards, after lunch, everything changes, which is what happened to Alfred. The card gods smiled on him in the afternoon.

Alvin does it again, along with his teammates Alvin Eyolfson, Camrose, took up running to help with his Cross Country Skiing. Now he can add to his collection Military Whist of medals from the 2013 The Rimbey/Bluffton Military Whist team of Russ & Winter Games. This time he Alice Picketts, Brenda & Gordon Mounteney combined displays a SILVER medal in their talents to win a Silver Medal at Barrhead. These 55+ 800m and 1500m and two couples play together in the Zone 4 Military Whist a BRONZE in 3000m.Also Challenge Cups each month, sharpening their talents competing for Zone 4 in the Men’s Athletics was for the Zone playoffs and then the Summer Games. Merv Armstrong, Red Deer, who won GOLD in 70+ Great results!! discus and long jump. And to round it off, Allen Elliott, Sylvan Lake, brought home the GOLD in 80+ Men’s 100m, Shot Put, and SILVER in Javelin and discus.

It is Gold, Silver and Bronze for our golfers. Steve Petz, from Camrose, proudly accepted his 55+ Men’s Slo-pitch Team captures the Silver Medal Gold Medal in the 65+ Men’s Callaway golf, as in the The Zone 4 55+ Men’s slo-pitch team were positioned Fairview Summer Games where he golfed in the low in the A Pool this year as they placed ﬁ rst in Fairview gross, but had to stop and be taken to the hospital Games. They made it to the ﬁ nal game against Calgary. with kidney stones. He was on a mission to prove he It was a hard fought game but the team came up a could play his best when he was healthy. little short on the runs. Pictured left to right, continued onto Page 27

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Zone 4 report - continued Debbie Retzlaff, from Rimbey, added to her medal collection, by winning a Silver Medal in the 55+ Women’s Low Gross. It will hang by the one she brought home from the Winter Games in Ice Curling. What an athlete!! Carol Stewart, from Red Deer, holds up her Bronze Medal in 65+ Women’s Callaway with pride, as she was so surprised when she won in Zones. She was sure the computer had made a mistake. Look at you now girl!!

Certifi cate of Merit Roz Aebig, Zone 4 President, receives the Certiﬁ cate of Merit from Rosella Snopek, Zone 4 past president who nominated Roz for the award. The Certiﬁ cate was presented at the Provincial AGM in May.

Zone 4 Amazing Cultural Group This Zone 4 Group combined to win a total of 30 medals for the zone. Creative Writing contributed 4 medals: 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze. The Arts & Crafts brought in 26 more medals: 14 Gold, 6 Silver and 6 Bronze. They come from all over the Zone with their creative talents. A special banquet was held for this group to acknowledge their contributions and award their medals. Missing from the picture is Beulah FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK Johnson and Mary Hydomako from Red Deer. Chad Monner, our Alberta 55 plus Provincial Coordinator Pictured are: for the last 6 years, is leaving us. He has joined his dad Back Row: Walter Hawksworth (Mirror); Ole Lundle and uncle in pursuing his dream of farming and ranching (Camrose); Doreen Raush (Ponoka); Shirley Reaman on the family farm in Milo, Alberta. (Red Deer); Betty Dragon ( Wetaskiwin); Florence Chad was presented a plaque and gift by Past President, McMahon (Camrose). Pat Covington on behalf of the Provincial Board with Second Row: Shirley Thomas ( Innisfail); Kathleen many well wishes and thanks for his loyalty, compassion Tennant (Bawlf); Shirley Barnes (Gwynne); Lorreen and dedication to Alberta 55 plus. Beggs (Stettler). Front Row: Marlene Tiegs ( Stettler); Helen Drader We all wish Chad and his family all the best in this (Red Deer); Eileen Ensminger (Ponoka). new venture and chapter in his life.

27 ZONE 5 Black Gold / Yellowhead

Zone 5 Medal Winners

Athletics: Gold – Mike Bilidda (2), Etty Cameron (2), Barry Crombie (5), Margaret Fester, Jan Gudlaugson (3), Marvin Kaluzniak, Bruce Loughridge (3), Alain Marcotte Silver – Mike Bilida, Etty Cameron, Jan Gudlaughson, Marvin Kaluzniak (4), Bruce Loughridge, Alain Marcotte, Laurie Marcotte Bronze – Margaret Fester (2), Bruce Loughridge, Alain Marcotte

Cribbage: Gold – Marie Byrd, Richard Nadeau Cycling: Gold – John Daly (2) Silver – Irma Bradley (2), Sid McKinney (2) Bronze – Eleanor King-Lamoureux Floor Curling: Gold – Art & Norma Brand, Bert & Mary Dube Floor Sufﬂ eboard: Silver – Paul-Emile Massia, Don Hunneman Bronze – Frank Fowler, Wilfred Goerz Golf: Gold – Norman Miller, Kate Patrick Silver – Sonny L’Hirondelle, George Visser Bronze – Albert Mast, Glen Polis, Debbie Shoemaker, Bessie Stevens, John Stevens Horseshoes: Silver – Hilda Laarz, Charles Nadeau Bronze – Peggy Nadeau, Betty Newman-Jones

Pool 8-Ball: Gold - Jean Murtha, Edward Sehlin Bronze – Rudi Switala Slo Pitch: Gold – 55+ Men’s, 65+ Men’s, 70+ Men’s Bronze – 55+ Co-ed Swimming: Gold – Rita McCaw (4), Irene Harris (2), Richard Jacobs, Kahl Horst Silver – Irene Harris, Kahl Horst (2), Richard Jacobs, Debbie Riopel, Robert Lee (3) Bronze – Irene Harris, Richard Jacobs (2), Kahl Horst

Tennis: Gold – Lorna Clayton, Christine Jenkins, James O’Donnell, Ronald Riley Bronze – Jack Adkins, Barry Robinson Arts & Crafts: Gold – Stan Bienert, Carol Epton, Don Hunneman (2), Cheryl Meyer, Maureen Paches, Melanie Parker, Susan Rees (4), Barbara Strand (2) Silver – Gisella Brown, Chico Bulmer, Carol Epton (2), Joyce Goerz, Jacquioe Gross, Darlene Hunneman, Maureen Paches (2), Barbara Strand (3) Bronze – Carol Ambrose (2), Shirley Ayotte, Carol Epton (2), Jacquie Gross, Gail Hrycak, Melanie Parker, Barbara Strand, Frank Vettergreen (2)

Creative Writing: Gold – John Betton, Dona Quick (2) Silver – Bruce Foster Bronze – Donna Quick

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Rocky Start to AGM All Zone 5 Summer Games participants are congratulating Other members received pins to mark their continuous themselves on the Zone Championship Trophy awarded years with Alberta 55 plus. Receiving a 25-year pin was to our Zone, repeating our win in the Winter Games. Truly Anne Luchka of Fort Saskatchewan. Fifteen-year pins a remarkable achievement! Check the provincial website went to Bessie and John Stevens, Moe Campbell for a full list of all winners. (sadly deceased June 2, 2013), Leona Logie, and Don Rocky Start to AM and Darlene Hunneman. Ten-year pins were awarded to June Loughridge, Carol Ambrose, David Ashley, Doris About 20 Zone 5 members attended the AGM in Red Deer on May 6. We were told to assemble in an Edmonton mall Chizma, Ronald Crosby, Margaret DeHoog, Herb Holland, parking lot at 8 a.m. in order to arrive in Red Deer by 10 a.m. Lare Whelen, Glenda Polis, Audrey Zilli, Joan Dean, and Eight o’clock came and went with no bus in sight; likewise Mira and Terry Fenton. 8:30 and 9 a.m. Frantic phone calls were made, and fi nally New Format For Cultural at 9:30 a bus appeared. It turned out that the bus company Competition Medals had mistakenly booked a 10 o’clock pick-up, not arrival. We left at 9:35 and somehow got to the meeting at 10:40, Zone 5 tried a new idea for a distance of about 150 km. (Don’t try this yourself, folks.) presenting the Arts and Crafts and Creative Writing medals Annual Zone Picnic this summer. Instead of having The Evansburg seniors’ centre was once again the site a separate medal presentation of the Zone 5 picnic, held on June 17. Approximately 30 in September as in the past, members and guests enjoyed a huge potluck meal. After winners attended the zone lunch, bocce and washer toss were played outside, with Pep Rally on July 13. Being several tables of euchre in operation inside. Before lunch, everyone was asked to introduce themselves and then fortunate enough to win three creative writing medals, I ap- recall some memorable activity from the “good old days.” preciated the chance to attend the Pep Rally and feel more Would any of these be on your list? a part of the Games than in previous years. Playing baseball seemed to be the most common theme. Past President Pat Covington attended the rally and Other activities mentioned included playing Crack the Whip congratulated the Zone on the large number of Cultural on skates, picnics, picking blueberries, playing hockey, Competition medals won, a total of 37. One third of the and riding ponies. One interesting thought was the fact Creative Writing medals went to Zone 5. Pat was also that you used to be able to go to a ball game on Sunday and impressed with the number of brand-new 55 plus members not have to go shopping! (Suggested by a man, of course.) at the rally who would be attending the Summer Games. A special Merit Award was announced for Leona Logie, Innovative Idea For New Memberships which was accepted by Joyce Goerz in Leona’s absence. Zone president Darlene Hunneman outlined the reasons Long-time member June Loughridge of for the award, summed up as follows: Stony Plain presented an excellent idea for obtaining new members and at the same Leona has served as Treasurer and Membership time making your birthday and Christmas chairman for Zone 5 for a number of years. A year shopping easier. June’s idea? Give your ago she also became Vice-President North, where age 55 and over children memberships in she chairs several committees. Other contributions Alberta 55 plus, which has the advantage include: publishing numerous newsletters, of increasing membership numbers as well volunteering as 2014 Canada Games Data Clerk, as the fi tness and community involvement of the recipients. designing a Canada Games team application form and a system to distribute these to every Alberta 55 Submitted by, plus member, and organizing and fi nding facilities and equipment for Zone 5 Athletics playoffs. Donna Quick, Zone 5 Publicity Director

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Zone 5 Ready For The Summer Games!

Ready for the parade of Colours. Barry Crombie – Athletics – Wow. Bessie & John Stevens – 2 Bronze – Golf.

Cribbage – Had a Great time – no medals. Bill Hinds – Gold – Horseshoes Our Creative Writing Medals John Betton, Donna Quick, Bruce Foster.

The Zone 5 Membership Director would like thank all members for either renewing or purchasing a new membership for 2013. This is the most members in our club since its conception in 1981. It also has the honor of acquiring the most new members in Alberta 55 plus. As next year is the 2014 Canada 55 Plus Games I realize many of you will purchase 2014 memberships. In 2014 we will be having our winter games playoffs for 2015 Winter Games in Lethbridge. So our playoffs will be held in November and December THANK of 2014. We as a Zone need your support and I must say you have come through with ﬂ ying colours. Thank you once again for your enthusiasm and from the sounds I am hearing everyone had a great time. Leona Logie, YOU! Membership Director 30 ZONE 5 Black Gold / Yellowhead

Zone 5 Ready For The Summer Games – continued.

The Gang Is All Here. Robert Lee, Kahl Horst, Richard Jacobs Some Bocce Players Having Fun. Zone 5 Swimmers.

Wilf Goerz, (wife Joyce) & Frank Fowler Laurie & Alain Marcotte – Medals – Athletics. Millie Anderson Floor Shufﬂ eboard – Bronze. Lifetime Member.

Renew your Membership Online Today! “Remember, you can also renew your membership online at www.alberta55plus.ca”

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Zone 6 Medal Winners

Athletics: Gold – Anne Black (4), Lucille Burton (2), Victor Fedyna (2), Paul Gaudreau, Maria Hopchin (3), Peter Kwan (4), Yuko Nakano, Lucille Normand, John Stewart (3) Silver – Lucille Burton (2), Victor Fedyna, Lucille Normand (2) Bronze – Paul Gaudreau, Peter Kwan, Takuo Nakano (3), John Stewart

Bocce: Silver – Anna & Richard Fahrion, Clint & Geneva Sopchyshyn Cribbage: Silver – Judith Axelson Cycling: Gold – Barb Biggs (2) Silver – Howard Benson, Jan Robinson, Dick Foose, Mike Cooper (2), Ilene Larson (2) Bronze – Don Cross (2), Dick Foose

Golf: Gold – Ron Berlando, Ed Dumka Silver – Joan Delainey Bronze – Dora Bilko, Ian Duncan Horseshoes: Silver – Richard Toma Bronze – Robert McClymontJones Pool 8-Ball: Gold – Elaine Maxwell Bronze – Ray Ewing Slo Pitch: Gold – 55+ Co-ed Silver – 65+ Men’s, 70+ Men’s Swimming: Gold – Dwight Robinson (3) Silver – Donald Boult (2), Natsuko Cyr, Roy Harper, Kathleen Harper (2), Dwight Robinson, Ken Miller, Anthony Pole Bronze – Natsuko Cyr, Roy Harper, Kathleen Harper, Benno Kappel (3), Sally Osberg (2) Tennis: Gold – Lorna Clayton, Christine Jenkins, James O’Donnell, Ronald Riley Bronze – Jack Adkins, Barry Robinson Arts & Crafts: Gold – Iris Horbasenko, Isabelle Kleparchuk (3), Mary Pityn-Dolynchuk, Joanna Skowronski (2), Anna Zoldi Silver – Lil Balomen, Eunice Barron, Inez Congdon, Isabelle Klepcharuk (3), Mary Pityn-Dolynchuk (2), Anna Zoldi Bronze – Joyce Dowdall, Eleanore Frend, Margaret Hansen, Lynn Harrington, Isabelle Kleparchuk, Coleen Lane, Marlene Richardson

Creative Writing: Gold – Earl Masnﬁ eld Bronze – Linda Harrison

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Zone 6 Report How quickly time passes. It seems like just yesterday we Whichever town you were in, the shades of green with were in our Zone Playoffs, and using the advertising on black lettering were visible everywhere. All venues had CFCW Radio, newsletters, posters, word of mouth and visible signs pointing to events and parking. Both many phone calls to get as many participants as possible communities had hanging baskets of petunias throughout involved. We feel we have done a good job, with many their towns and beautiful gardens in and around land marks.

fi rst-time members showing up to some of our playoffs, Atco Gas, once again, were which is very encouraging. the main sponsor for the Some events, such as tennis, had a very poor showing, Torch Relay and Opening while others such as cycling, golf and cribbage had great Ceremonies. Atco Gas said turn outs. These are all priorities on our fi rst Executive they were thrilled to be part meeting on September 16. Special name pins for all 142 of the excitement, again participants who went to the Games were presented at lighting the way for the our Pep Rally to make everyone feel more comfortable athletes and participants. Some local beauty! with one another. The rest of our members will receive The Torch Relay started at the Barrhead Agrena with their name pins in the September Grapevine newsletter. participants of all age groups taking part. Then it was off to Westlock for a new group of participants again stopping Anecdotes from the Barrhead/Westlock Games at the Mountie Park, with the lighting of the Cauldron by Arriving in Westlock on Wednesday for our Board meeting George Oko and Richard Rau. gave me time to visit all of the venues in that town. Bocce at St. Mary’s School; Contract Bridge – Golden Age Drop In Centre; Floor Curling – Elementary School; Horseshoes – Mountie Park; Swimming at the Aquatic Centre; and Floor Curling, Pool, Opening Ceremonies and Registration at the new Rotary Spirit Centre. The Barrhead venues were: Athletics – High School; Cribbage – Senior Drop In Centre; Cycling – Belvedere Hall Area; Golf at the Barrhead Golf Club; Military Whist at the High School; Creative Writing and Arts & Crafts – Curling Rink; Closing Ceremonies and Food Centre at the Barrhead Offi cial Transportation was once again provide by Sports Centre; Tennis at the Sports Grounds and Slo Pitch National Motor Coach, with one of the buses advertising in both Barrhead and Clyde. There was also the 5km the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games of 2013 for the walk and run on Sunday held at Cecile Memorial Park. past 5 months. This bus is very eye catching and picturesque – well done to National Motor Coach and the ASRPW Foundation!

“Wow”, what a fantastic 4 days. Thank you to everyone for your participation with congratulations to all the winners, MY goodness, what great athletes we have in Alberta. To all the fantastic volunteers who made these days fun for all of us, without you we wouldn’t have be able to compete, play and just enjoy yourselves. We all appreciate the work it takes to make things run smoothly. Special thanks to all the Host Community Board Members, ASRPWF and our Provincial Board for making the Summer Games an experience we will not soon forget. Zone 6 members at registration to kick off the Games! We truly appreciate your ongoing support.

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Zone 6 Report - continued The Alberta 55 Plus Games are all about participation – Class A Poetry – “Lunch” by Linda Harrison, Zone 6 winning is just “a plus” as Pat Covington always states. That does not mean we won’t try hard to win, but that we also just want to enjoy the fellowship of friends new The cerulean sky holds the glorious golden globe and old. The sun shone brightly for 2.5 days even though while wispy white clouds occasionally drift by a violent storm went through the area on Friday night, and hide her warm beams with marble-sized hail devastating crops between the beach is crowded. Westlock and Barrhead. The snow plows were called Like parallel parking in a tight space out to clear the highway, and hail was still visible in wind mats, beach towels, and bags lie down rows on the sides of the road until 2:00pm on Saturday. to stake the claim while we leave The Games continues with little ill effects. to get some lunch Zone 6 fi nished in second place in the overall medal Padding carefully through the maze count with a total of 98 medals. Zone 5 had the most, carrying far in fl imsy paper boxes with 122. Zone 5 also won the “Zone Championship the return trip to enjoy paradise Trophy” for the highest total placing amongst all events is almost successful. (not just medals). The box slips, dips, and slides to the left In Cribbage, Jim Normey of Zone 6 was very popular at the organic veggie whole wheat wrap the Games. Everybody wanted to play against him, as tumbles and falls to the sand Jim never won a hand while his opponents scored big too much fi bre now. time. Jim has been a great ambassador for the Alberta 55 Plus Games and Zone 6. The wrap drops in the trash can nearby a man, bearded, unkempt, long-haired The Creative Writing book “Our Greatest Treasure” was watching its demise printed by the Host Community for the Summer Games. Rushes to retrieve....lunch. Talk about some great reading! I have shed a few tears, my mouth was dry on occasions and the humour tickled my insides – what a super job by all participants. For example, here is a “Light Verse” by Justin Richards of Zone 6: The Arts and Crafts coordinator who handled this job created quite a few stares by the public viewers. She There once was a man from Dunbuce, rearranged the ribbons so that Blue was fi rst, Green was In the morning put scotch in his juice. second and Red was third, going against the grain. Many This tasted so good, visitors spent more time observing the displays with this He had more than he should, different format – “Great Job!” Now his body’s all limpid and loose. Continued on Page 36

Alberta 55 plus is proud to announce we are holding our fi fth annual online fundraising auction. Proceeds from the auction will help us host more local activities at the Zone level for the Association. The auction will run from October 23 to November 6, 2013. www.alberta55plus.ca For more information, please phone: 403-803-9852

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Zone 6 Report - continued Comments from Slo Pitch Congratulations Barrhead/Westlock for putting up an Special thanks go to some key volunteers for the Summer excellent Alberta 55 Plus Games. I have myself personally Games from Zone 6. Gordon Severin was the Zone 6 participated in Slo-Pitch in 9 Games. Over those years Chef de Mission, working tirelessly before and during the our Zone 6 has won gold, silver and bronze medals but Games as the Zone 6 main contact. Also, we provided this one will be the highlight of my career and our Zone 4 Provincial Advisors, including Pat Covington (Contract 6 Plus 70 team. We had played Zone 5 in the round- Bridge), Don Holtom (Cribbage), Walt Mollenkopf (8 Ball robin which this game was to decide who would be the Pool) and Ernie Jackson (Slo-Pitch). Thank you everyone! Gold Medal ﬁ nalist. After 7 innings of play our game was tied at 10 all. We went into an extra inning where they scored 3 runs and we tied them again making the score Some Art 13 to 13, another inning was played where they scored Entries at the Cultural two runs and we only came back with one run loosing Competition the game 14-13 and losing the Gold Medal. That is why slo-pitch is always a highlight in the 55 Plus Games! All the games we participated in were overwhelming; umpires were just excellent, the ﬁ eld conditions (diamonds) were also in fantastic condition, the diamond crews in Clyde have to be congratulated for their work, even after the downpour on Saturday night! Registration went off with no hassle what so ever at Westlock on Thursday, also we have to congratulate who ever the caterers were for their outstanding meals that were put out to the athletes. Our team agreed that this may have been one of the best meal presentations that was put out. Thanks again!

Yes we are already looking forward to the 2014 Canada Category #18 – Games and the 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Games. Wood Working Submitted by, Meet and Greet Night Daniel Martinuik Just a friendly reminder to all new members, but also open Slo-Pitch 70’s Manager (sorry no pictures!) to all memberships, for our ﬁ rst “Meet & Greet Night.” The date is set for September 23 from 7:00-9:00pm. MARY HOGG It was suggested for this night that we maybe do a tour for our newer members of Central Lions, Slo-Pitch Diamonds and Bocce Courts. Also we will present the Summer Games Cultural medals for Arts & Crafts and Military Whist Creative Writing to the 2013 participants. Members, Tournament make sure to mark your calendars for this special event. For more information, contact Len Stevens at The Mary Hogg Military Whist Tournament is 780-481-4791 or [email protected]. booked for September 20/13 at 10:00 AM at the Calder Senior Centre , 12963 – 120 Street. I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps This will be the 12th anniversary of the event. getting harder to ﬁ nd one! Everyone is welcome from all Zones! Submitted by, Contact Helen Conrad for more info at Marshall Yaremcio, [780] 452-4295, or Delores Heck [780] 475-647. Vice President

35 ZONE 7 Lakeland Senior Games Association

Zone 7 Medal Winners

Athletics: Gold – Ross Betton, Lorraine Donovan, Peter McArthur, Susan Shewchuk, Ed Storch Silver – Lorraine Donovan (2), Dave Garth, Joe Ibach (2), Peter McArthur (2), Susan Shewchuk, Ed Storch, Alice Tymorichuk-Betton Bronze – Lorraine Donovan, Dave Garth (3), Joe Ibach, Alice Tymoﬁ chuk-Betton (3) Bocce: Silver – Doreen Lafrenierre, Bertha Lemley, Doris Thompson, Molly Yurkowski Cribbage: Silver – Gilbert Classen, Evelyn Reiter Golf: Gold – Maida Baskerville Silver – Bernie Houle, Howard Row, Claudette Roy, Patricia Sevcik Horseshoes: Gold – Victor Ouellette Silver – Colleen Ouellette, Elsie Quickstad Military Whist: Gold – Margaret Baguley, Gudrun Baranyk, David Clennett, Katie Harrison Swimming: Gold – Sharon Charters (2) Silver – Sharon Charters (2), Daisy Fraser (4) Arts & Crafts: Gold – Meg Price, Marie Routhier (2), Betty Samaroden Silver – Maryann Latty, Meg Price Bronze – Katie Bohnet, Maryann Latty, Lorane McGregor, Betty Samaroden

Zone 7 President’s Report Greetings to everyone. The year seems to go by fast, and the volunteers put in great already 7 months have slipped by. In the month of effort. In order to enjoy these Games April we started the Zone playoffs for the provincial you have to try entering them. Summer Games and ﬁ nished in June. Then a new Upcoming events for Alberta 55 Plus game called Pickleball exerted the picture, however Games: Winter Games will be held Lethbridge we got the Zone playoffs settled and waiting for the and Summer Games in Strathmore 2015. Also the provincial play down August 22 in Edmonton. Canada Games in Sherwood Park 2014. We just arrived home from the provincial Summer Take in the try outs and have fun. Join Alberta 55 plus! Games which had very good attendance. A great time was had by us. Westlock and Barrhead hosted the Joe Ibach, Games and did an excellent job. The food was great Zone 7 President

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Summer Games 2013 Westlock/Barrhead Zone 7 had 99 participants. We won 51 medals: 14 gold, 25 silver and 12 bronze. Participants and Non Participant Guests had a wonderful time, meeting old and new friends from all over the province. Our hosts worked very hard to provide great venues, accommodation, food, entertainment throughout the Games. We wish to thank Zone 5 for their hospitality, their superb organization, and their energetic, friendly volunteers. You made this a memorable event that we will treasure for years to come. ‘Til 2015, Linda Danilak, Zone 7 Chef Zone 7 Ball Team from Vermilion

Zone 7 at the Opening Ceremonies Cribbage players – Lillian McLaughlin, Bea Campbell, Del Smith

L Athletics Medal Winners: Lorraine Donovan, Alice Tymoﬁ chuk, Joe Ibach, Peter McArthur

L Golf 75+ Callaway – Howard Rowe – Silver winner Peter McArthur throwing Javelin

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Floor Curling Still Fun at 90! seniors centre for 11 years, added that the centre has fl oor curling, fl oor shuffl eboard and regular shuffl eboard. “We play cards too from bridge to whist and cribbage,” he said. “I play cards twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I do regular whist on Tuesdays and cribbage on Thursdays. We fl oor curl twice per week in the winter on Mondays and Thursdays.” He added that there is also pool and snooker in the centre. “We have more than 200 active people in the centre,” he said. McGregor added that his wife, Lorane, and he qualifi ed for the Canada Summer Games in Brockville, Ont. in 2010 where they took fourth in cribbage. “We are going to sign up for the Canada Summer Games after these Games,” he said. “We don’t know what we will play yet, but probably fl oor curling.” “Lorane has won many medals in crafts,” he said. “She has crafts here as well and she got a medal here. The crafts are on display at the Barrhead Curling Rink.” McGregor added that he has no health issues other Caroline Anker, Provincial Advisor in Floor Curling, presenting the Eldest Participant certifi cate in the activity than a little rheumatism. McGregor was a World War II to Wille McGregor of Bonnyville. veteran. He served four years overseas during the war. “I was with the medical core,” he said. “I was a medic Willie McGregor of Bonnyville enjoyed every minute of orderly. I was the guy who put the fi rst bandage on a the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in Westlock this solidier and carried him out on the stretcher.” After the past weekend. The 90-year-old received a certifi cate from war, McGregor returned to the Bonnyville area where he Caroline Anker, provincial advisor in fl oor curling, for being met and married his wife. He then farmed for 50 years the oldest fl oor curling participant in the Games. at Iron River, just 25 miles northwest of Bonnyville. “Everything is good here,” McGregor said, in between They have been married for 65 years. His son, Ralph, games at the Westlock Elementary School which hosted and wife, Betty, took over the family farm in 1990, so the fl oor curling event. “I enjoy meeting people and Willie and his wife could move into Bonnyville and retire. talking to everybody.” McGregor added that the food was excellent at the Westlock Community Hall and he also As for his fl oor curling advice, he added that his strategy enjoyed the entertainment on Thursday and Friday night. for winning is simple. “You just throw them down there McGregor, who was the skip for Zone 7’s 70 plus fl oor and hope it hits something,” he said, pointing to the other curling team, said that his rink qualifi ed for the games by end of his sheet. The other people on Willie McGregor’s winning the Zone 7 playoffs earlier this year. His team fl oor curling team included third Stella Marcotte, second plays out of the Bonnyville Seniors Drop In Centre in Rene Normand, and lead Jeanne Wierzbicki. north eastern Alberta. “It is a nice building,” McGregor said. “We have one of the better buildings in northeastern By Alberta.” McGregor, who was the president of the Isabell Shoff

38 ZONE 8 Mighty Peace Sports and Recreation

Zone 8 Medal Winners

Athletics: Gold – Al Bromling, Leo Dawson, Karen Fimrite, Joe Larsbach (3) Dorothy Sudnik, Frank Tries Silver – Al Bromling, Fred Brown (2), Leo Dawson, Karen Fimrite, Eleanor Graw, Betty June Steffensen (2), Dorothy Sudnik, Frank Tries Bronze – Al Bromling, Fred Brown, Eleanor Graw, Joe Larsback Cribbage: Bronze – Erwin & Mona Sloan Cycling: Gold – Freddi Bromling (2), Barbara Hopkin, Bob Walsh (2) Bronze – Patrick Bonertz, Ruth Walkley (2) Golf: Bronze – Keith Fraser Horseshoes: Gold – Edward Rode Slo Pitch: Bronze – 55+ Men’s, 65+ Men’s Swimming: Gold – Mary-Helen Hopkins (4), Fjola Joelson Silver – Fjola Joelson Tennis: Silver – Erwyn & Phyllis Marx Arts & Crafts: Gold – Anne Kotyk, Lee Rasmussen, Frank Tries Silver – Ron Hemmingway, Anne Kotyk, Marie Peterson Bronze – Ron Hemmingway, Mary Hemmingway, Marie Peterson, Frank Tries

Zone Award Winners at the 2013 Summer Games President’s Spirit of Participation Award – awarded to the Zone that best exemplifi es the true spirit of participation with personal integrity & sportsmanship both in and out of competition. This was awarded to ZONE 4 Lieutenant Governor’s Cup is awarded to the Zone who showed the greatest improvement in overall activity standings from the previous Summer Games... congratulations ZONE 1! The Zone Championship Trophy takes into account the highest point total from all activities at the Games. This is not just about “medal count” as some activities allow the opportunity to win multiple medals, while most only offer a chance at one medal. Each activity is ranked 1 through 8, with the Zone fi nishing with the highest average placement in the activity receiving the most points (8) and the Zone fi nishing last in that activity receiving 1 point. Each activity is weighted equally. The winner of this Award from the 2013 Summer Games was ZONE 5!

39 40 ZONE 8 Mighty Peace Sports and Recreation

Zone 8 Report Zone 8 events during the winter and spring months speaks to the camaraderie and community that was have largely focused on the 2013 Alberta 55 Plus formed nevertheless! These Games proved once Summer Games (while working in the Winter Games again that small communities working together can in February!). It’s been a busy year so far! We’ll be successfully host these events. Well done Barrhead/ heading into the Challenge Cup events in September County of Barrhead/Westlock/County of WestlockClyde!!! again, still to be ﬁ nalized once the dust settles after our AGM at the end of August. Canada Games 2014 in County of Strathcona, here we come! A happy group of participants and supporters spent a wonderful few days in the Barrhead-Westlock-Clyde Not listed in the preceding page were the names of region this July, enjoying the warm hospitality and rolling the players on the Slo-Pitch medal-winning teams. countryside. We were treated to some great entertainment They are: and venues to visit, and of course the Games!! • 55+ Men’s Team (Bronze): Bob Roessler, Ken Purvis, Zone 8 participants were spread out amongst the Henry Biendarra, Bob McIntosh, Dennis Milligan, venues, from the ball diamonds in Clyde to the venues William Tucker, Gord Konno, Jim Hammond, Bruce located in the towns of Barrhead and Westlock and the Cassidy, Rob MacAlister, Rick Kozie, Gord Head, cycling venue south of Barrhead at Belvedere. Ray Biendarra. Being housed, whether it was hotel/motel/billets • 65+ Men’s Team (Bronze): Alan Abbott, Mike Frey, or campgrounds near the event was helpful in getting Paul Listoe, R.R. Hemmingway, Al Hallick, to and from efﬁ ciently. In spite of being spread Roger Mestinsek, Rod Middlebrook, Nick Demchuk, amongst three communities, the wistfulness of some Ernie Helliker, Melvin Schmidke, Don Tunke, of us that we weren’t able to interact as much as we Don Toews, Ray Gilkyson. would have liked given the distances between venues

Zone 8 Pictures from the Games

A detail of Anne Kotyk’s award winning crocheted doily. Anne won both Gold and a Silver medal in the crocheting categories – wow! The Cultural entries Edward Rode won a Gold medal in Horseshoes, garnered a total of 3 Gold medals, 3 Silver medals and 5 Bronze medals! tossing those shoes right where he wanted them!

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Zone 8 Pictures from the Games - continued Barb Hopkin cycling the beautiful countryside L south of Barrhead. Barb won Gold in the Predicted Time event – cycling 5 kilometers each day and coming the closest of all the competitors in predicting her time over the 2 day event. Luckily, the cycle events experienced ﬁ ne cycling weather (well, mostly – nice strong headwind going out on day 2, but to compensate it was behind the cyclists on the return run – the only better scenario would have been to have experienced strong ‘back’ winds both ways!). Zone 8 ﬁ elded our strongest cycling team ever, taking home a total of 5 Gold medals and 3 Bronze medals

Frank Tries is a multi-talented L guy, proving beyond a doubt that the 55+ crowd is versatile (which we all knew anyhow!) Frank won a Gold medal in the cultural competition (Photography) and a Bronze medal (also Photography) as well as a Gold medal in Athletics (Shot Put) and a Silver medal (Discus).

L Hamming it up at the Closing Ceremonies were Military Whist participants Wilma Friesen, Helen Zahn, Shirley Anderson and Doreen Boyd. They had a great time, and as one participant of the Games commented, they ‘made some other players very happy’!

In her fi rst appearance at the 55 Plus Games, L Karen Fimrite snagged a Gold in Athletics L (Shot Put) and also a Silver in Javelin. Just to Proving that teamwork gets results are Ervin and fi nish the week-end off in style, she entered Mona Sloan, who teamed up to win a Bronze medal the 5 kilometer Run/Walk on Sunday, and in Doubles Cribbage. They had the cards and made fi nished fi rst in her age group! them work!

41 Message from the (Old) Provincial Coordinator

As you have read in this newsletter, I am leaving my I must thank Pat Covington for taking a chance on position as Provincial Coordinator for which I have me six years ago and hiring “some 22 year old kid” proudly served for the past six years. Two years ago to be the ‘arms and legs’ of the Association and run I moved back to my family farm in Milo, AB and was the ofﬁ ce. I know many of the Board members were lucky enough to have an ‘adaptable’ Provincial Board skeptical of the hire initially as they feared I would only allow me to maintain my position at a part-time level. be involved for 6 months and move on. But, I hope Now the farm operation is growing to the point where I rewarded Pat’s belief in me with the hard work and I do not have enough time to dedicate to Alberta 55 loyalty that she, and this organization, deserves. Pat, plus as the Association deserves. you are a continuous inspiration to me, and I am so proud that our relationship has evolved from “employer- I have been truly blessed to be a part of this incredible employee” to one of great friendship. I wish you the organization since 2007. I cannot properly express how best in all your endeavours moving forward. impressed I always am at the level of volunteerism and I look forward to following along as Alberta 55 plus hard work by so many members to help make this grows and evolves into an even better Association, and Association run. For those members who do not know am glad the 2015 Summer and Winter Games are both it, I urge you to speak to your Zone Board representatives relatively close to my home so I can visit when they to get an understanding of the level of time and effort take place. Thank you so much to the Provincial Board each of them put in. They are terminally underappreciated of Directors (past and present), the Technical Committee, and deserve our utmost thanks! Zone Membership and Publicity Directors, and everyone else who I had a close association with during my time with I am extremely happy that Diane Callan was hired to Alberta 55 plus. This Association has been a huge part of take over the Provincial Coordinator position. From my my life, and I truly will miss the wonderful relationships short time getting to know her, I am very conﬁ dent that I have formed. I am leaving Alberta 55 plus in good hands. Good luck From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much. Diane, and you know that I am just a phone call away Yours truly, if you need anything. Chad Monner

42 Your Alberta 55 plus Board of Directors President – Vernon Hafso Past President – Pat Covington VP North – Leona Logie VP South – Doug Campbell Secretary – Rosella Snopek Treasurer – David Johnston Technical Director North Mary Zabolotniuk (780.523.6355) Technical Director South Caroline Anker (780.352.3541) President Zone 1 Mike Bennett (403.381.0495) President Zone 2 Doug Campbell (403.932.6866) President Zone 3 Barrie Dargie (403.247.9949) President Zone 4 Roz Aebig (403.887.3094) President Zone 5 Darlene Hunneman (780.968.1665) Vice President Zone 6 Marshall Yaremcio (780.434.1754) President Zone 7 Joe Ibach (780.636.2243) ZONE President Zone 8 MAP Mary Sutherland (780.814.4564) Alberta 55 plus Offi ce Percy Page Centre 11759 Groat Road Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6 Provincial Coordinator Diane Callan 1-855-9-55-PLUS [email protected] www.alberta55plus.ca