Times Times: The Abcs of Homeschooling
Times Times: The Abcs of Homeschooling
Times Times: The Abcs of Homeschooling
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The ABCs
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Unit D,
202 Canal Court,
Homeschooling impacts
this while alone in her tent, Sarah
laughs.
The scripture passage doesn’t
and indeed throughout scripture,
this God reveals himself to women
and men as the God who does the
actually tell
Continued fromusPage
why Sarah
1 laughed, impossible, as “the God who gives GHSD is currently exploring alterna-
Strathmore, AB but that has not stopped Biblical life to the dead and calls into being tive options for parents currently hesi-
commentators,
But it may not mostly men, from
really matter whichthe things onethatparents
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as Paul tant about having their child return to
censuring
pick. her for it – certain that will summarize later in Romans 4. school, but who are also not comforta-
403.934.6044 they know her laughter to be of a In a time when life seems
“They all offer the same funding,” she said. “The require- ble with either providing home educa-
prowatersystems cynical, disbelieving sort – indeed
ments and all the regulations are
constrained and turned upside
the same. It boils down to tion or having their child in a full year
an affront to God. But the passage down, the generous hospitality of
@gmail.com who the facilitator
itself makes no such judgement.is that they’rethisassigned
God who walks to, with
andustheystill can of online schooling.
always change that through
In the context of the story it is the year if it’s not a good
invites us to laugh in anticipation fit.” “We’d like to see how many of those
Arnall suggests
equally possible that home education
Sarah laughs is most joy
of a wondrous suitable chil- parents and students there are, and it’s
for For
yet to come.
dren in grades
because oneherself
she allows to six. “It has neither
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creation is Whatever parents decide, there’s flex-
three chapters later, God himself able to separate us from the love
“There’s a little bit of help setting up the program (and) a ibility in the system, explained Arnall.
Thought for joins in Sarah’s laughter when the
little bit of help
of God in Christ Jesus. Indeed,
“If home education is not working out,
child whose name with resources,”
is laughter is heanything
“Is said. too wonderful for the
the Week Arnall believes distance education is more suitable for stu- can they put their kids back into school
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indeed born. Whatever her reason, Lord?”
dents in laughter
Sarah’s gradesis7known to 12. only to during the year? The school boards are
Should our “Teenagers
herself and to God. are fine with the Rev. online approach
Malcolm of distance grumbling that they might not be too
Kern, Priest
And so, rather
education,” shethansaid.
judge Sarah,
“They have St. Michael
a better & All Angels
attention span – receptive. But legally, yes, they can.
primary the passage uses the question
they can read and they can work independently.” Anglican Church “And yes, they can pull their kids out
to home educate at any time during the
goal be year,” she added. “They just won’t get
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While some parents hold a notion
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Pastor: Kevin Enns that home education does not provide
and not just Associate Pastor: John Duerksen
Youth/Worthip Inter: Connor Hyde
office@bowriveralliance.com
Broadcasting services on
the same opportunities for socialization
as regular school, this has not been a
facts? Cancelled all operations and services
until further notice.
church Facebook page.
www.bowriveralliance.com concern for Cindy Eisbrenner, who has
www.strathmorealliance.com homeschooled three children for over
HOPE COMMUNITY 18 years.
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403-934-3025 Pastor: Heidi Wiebe activities where our children could so-
Rev. Pamela Scott In person services have been cancelled. cialize and make friends,” said Eisbren-
In-person services and gatherings are Preschool cancelled. ner, who added there are many com-
cancelled until further notice. Online services available. munity-based activities for children to
Online services available at www.hope-community.ca
www.smoreuc.com
get involved in, such as karate, dance,
The office will be open part time. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC skating, cadets and scouts.
Holy Cross Collegiate School Gym Strathmore has a homeschool com-
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ADVENTIST CHURCH All services are cancelled until further notice
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tions,” said Miller. “We wanted to create
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with lower cognitive performance and a possible The extra provincial funding has al- ARDN executive director Dee Ann Be- ting it,” said Karp. “Everybody’s out, so
higher risk of developing dementia although this lowed the Strathmore Overnight Shel- nard in a story published in the Cal- it’s hard for us to get all of that.
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The event was held by the Calgary The racetrack has been busy, explained Spencer Hogg,
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member club that promotes karting, event. “They’ve had record turnouts here – they’re bring-
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races during the year in a tour out Most adult racers perform their own vehicle tuning and
of Calgary and its sister club in Ed- upkeep, explained Kadler.
monton, is expanding, said Sartor. “We’re all wrenching our own maintenance,” he said.
The club currently has 256 members, “Between races, it’s just tire pressure and gas, and making
many of whom are from Strathmore, sure you’re on the right sprocket to gear ratio. But be-
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LEELA SHARON AHEER of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and that is the one
Obituary
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA developed by Alberta’s government. Unfortunate- WHITE, David Michael
ly – in recent months – the NDP has continued May 5, 1971 - July 25, 2020
Hello Chestermere-Strathmore: I would first to try and drag Dr. Hinshaw through the mud,
His family is devastated to announce the sudden passing of David
like to take a moment to thank Chestermere consistently working to undermine her expert White in Moose Jaw, SK. where he had been employed by Sas-
council – and specifically Councillor Ritesh Nara- advice. This kind of behaviour in the middle of a katchewan Polytechnic for 7 years, enjoying the many students he
yan – for their love and compassion for the fam- pandemic is inexcusable for any elected official, taught instrumentation. David was born in Edmonton, AB. and raised in Strathmore,
ily of Shane Smith. This tragedy has shown us yet let alone their entire caucus. AB. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Uni-
again how precious and precarious life is. Thank The safety and well-being of our students and versity of Alberta and began his career with Syncrude in Fort McMurray. He then
you for honouring this life that left us too soon. educators should not be a partisan issue, but moved to Switzerland, working with ABB and then Alstom before moving back to
I would like to chat about the school re-entry the NDP have decided to make it one. Our plan Canada, settling in Moose Jaw until his death. His work in Switzerland offered
plan with respect to some of the updates. Safe- was built out of collaboration. School superin- travel opportunities to France, Mexico, Quebec, India, Spain and the U.S.A. He
enjoyed his work in all of these locations. Privately he enjoyed visiting Samoa, New
ty has been, and will always be, paramount in tendents, school boards, parents and the teach-
Zealand, Australia, Finland, England, Denmark, Holland, Italy and Austria. David is
these decisions. That is why we brought forward ers’ union all were involved in the conversations survived by his beloved daughter Davina, aged 8 and estranged wife Sina of Apia,
a robust school re-entry plan that will ensure the that created our three scenarios, and our plan for Samoa, parents Dean and Sharon White of Strathmore, sister Dena Annand, spouse
safety of our staff and students. Unfortunately, September has the confidence of those who are Jade Ritchie Annand, nephews Axel and Brom, niece Carys, all of Calgary, as well
the fear mongering from the opposition would responsible for running our schools every day. I as uncles, aunts and cousins. He was predeceased by grandparents Aleck and
have you believe that they developed a re-entry am always willing to listen to ideas about how Walli White, Ken Newman and Alice “Dolly” Newman, and two uncles. David was
plan that works, and that only their ideas can we can keep our students safe, which is why we a quiet, highly intelligent man. He was loved by his Canadian family and by the
keep our kids safe. In reality, the opposition’s have committed to adjusting our guidelines as Samoan family members he acquired by marriage. He enjoyed a broad range of
interests including reading, Raspberry Pi computers, skiing with his father, cards
recommendations simply are not feasible. We necessary as we approach September. What’s be-
with his parents, cooking and gardening. His daughter Davina was the light of his
have to help our kids understand and follow pro- come clear to me is that the NDP’s number one life and time with her was treasured. He will be missed by many. Celebrations of
tocols to the best of our ability as parents, care- priority is scoring cheap political points off the his life will occur at later dates in Apia, Samoa and Strathmore due to COVID-19. For
givers and teachers. We all share a responsibility back of a pandemic and our children’s safety. As those so wishing memorial donations may be made to the Moose Jaw Food Bank,
in the health of our kids and in making school a mother, I find that behaviour reprehensible. 305 Fairford St W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 1V8. In living memory of David, a memo-
re-entry as successful as possible. We will not be That was the foundation for the government’s rial planting will be made by Jones - Parkview Funeral
free of this virus in our schools, but we can do school re-entry plan, and that will continue to be Services. Please sign the memorial register at website:
a lot to help our kids to prepare. Additionally, the foundation as we enter the school year. www.wjjonesandson.com or www.parkviewfuneralcha-
the opposition’s proposed 15-person cap would pel.ca (Obituaries).
Finally, I would like to share with you some
require an additional 13,000 teachers to be hired information about the new Ministerial Order on
by September. To put this into perspective, a Student Learning. We were very honoured to
2017 court ruling forced British Columbia to hire
3,700 teachers. It took B.C. two years to comply
work with the curriculum advisory panel and we
received responses from more than 8,000 Alber- Obituary
with this ruling, and it resulted in a nation-wide tans, and we worked with 300 education part-
teacher shortage. If it took B.C. two years to hire ners to carry out the intent of the panel’s work
MOTLEY, Muriel Doreen
just 28 per cent of the teachers we would re- 1926 – 2020
and to focus on essential and foundational com-
quire, and it forced a nation-wide teacher short- petencies throughout the entire curriculum. The With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Muriel Doreen Mot-
age, where does the opposition expect Alberta to emphasis on numeracy and literacy is something ley, of Acme, AB, the evening of Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at the
find 13,000 teachers by September? age of 94 years. Muriel is survived by her younger siblings, brother
we heard about throughout the entire campaign
Lawrie (Bev) of Grand Forks, B.C., and sister Elizabeth Thomas of Merritt, B.C. She
Our Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange leading up to the last election. This vision for was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Arthur Raymond Motley, in 2005.
stated that the other major flaw with the op- student learning had a tremendous amount of Muriel was born in Toronto to Albert and Mary Garvin, but soon moved West, living
position’s guesstimate-ridden proposal is the public engagement, and contrary to the opposi- most of her youth in Trail, B.C. She soon found a job in Calgary, but her fond-
classroom space required. As with the teachers, tion’s arguments, does not take away from cre- est memories were of picking Okanagan produce and enjoying the fruits of her
we would require 13,000 new classrooms to be ativity, or styles of teaching that are conducive to labours! She loved to travel, and along the way met a young farmer by the name
ready by September. This would be equivalent the complex and unique classrooms that teach- of Ray Motley in the early 1950’s. He invited her to a dance where they hit it off.
to 800 new schools. Since this has been pointed ers manage. This is about reforming, updating A year of dating blossomed into marriage in 1954, and they settled on the Acme
out, the NDP have made some pretty large as- and strengthening the curriculum so that Alberta homestead, which the family still holds today. Along the way, they produced five
sons, Barry (Tilly) of Sherwood Park; Terry (Laurie) of Strathmore; Bruce (Sherry) of
sumptions, claiming that cities and private or- students have everything they need to succeed Gull Lake; Lyle (Rose) of Acme; and Lorne (Suzanne) of Calgary. Muriel adored her
ganizations would willingly open their doors by the time they leave high school. The world is 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, taking great joy in buying each of
free-of-charge, and that it would be easy to find changing rapidly and Alberta students need to them special presents for every birthday and at Christmas -- not to mention shar-
this space. This claim does not take into account be ready for that challenge, and to be able to ing in their pride in accomplishments along the way. Muriel was the bedrock of the
health and safety concerns, building standards, confidently face their future. If COVID has taught daily life of the family of seven, not to mention the chief gardener, cook, wardrobe
municipal zoning issues, and access to spaces in us anything, it is that we have to be able to face selector, cleaner and fixer. She was the purveyor of knowledge, wisdom and com-
our rural and remote communities. Again, this uncertainty with adaptability and a willingness mon sense in a busy household of six other males, faithfully listening to the radio
may sound great on paper, but it is extremely to be flexible in a fast-paced world. As always, news on the hour. Raising five boys was hard work, yet she never complained, and
she knew how to keep all in line, sometimes wielding a very large wooden laundry
clear that the NDP did not do their homework. we love to hear from you.
spoon to command attention! When fierce sporting competitions took place among
There is only one school re-entry plan in Al- (Leela Sharon Aheer is the MLA Elect for Ches- the brothers in the evenings, she was finally able to put her feet up and partake in
berta that has been developed in collaboration termere-Strathmore, Minister of Status of Women her love of reading books, magazines and various weekly and daily newspapers.
with and approved by our Chief Medical Officer and Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism) While money was never plentiful, Muriel ensured the family never wanted for any-
thing. She planted a two-acre garden annually, which not only helped feed the
family year-round, but her prized veggies also regularly won awards at the Acme
Flower Show. Muriel was also unfailingly sweet and kind, no matter the harsh dif-
ficulties that prairie life could bestow. The family was blessed by that good nature
NEWS RELEASE for all her life, even when dementia crept in during her later years. Muriel enjoyed
square dancing with friends, was a long-time member of the Order of Royal Purple,
the Davies Community Centre quilting group and, most importantly to her, the Acme
2020/2021 Strathmore Wheatland Kings United Church. The church was a central part of Muriel’s life, and her devout faith
never wavered. Each and every week, she would ride herd to ensure the boys
Season and Personal Changes were coiffed and dressed in their Sunday best, and the family would pile into the
Mercury Marquis for the 16 km journey into Acme for church. She sang in the choir,
and for years taught Sunday school. We are truly blessed she was the guider of
NEW HEAD COACH - Ron West - Ron has been a coach in many different capacities in Strathmore for 15 our lives, and we will miss her tremendously. Muriel’s final 14 years were spent in
years. He is quite accomplished coach through the minor hockey ranks winning 4 CAHL banners and has represented Strathmore, first at the Wheatland Lodge, then AgeCare Sagewood as her dementia
Strathmore at twice different Tier 1 provincial championships. Kings management is quite confined that Ron will do a took a stronger hold. Family would like to thank Dr. Keely Abercrombie, and the
great job in leading our group of young man. many wonderful nurses and carers at the two homes – you are true angels. Due
to COVID-19, a private family celebration of Muriel’s life will be held August 15 in
Strathmore and at the Acme Cemetery. If desired, donations can be made to the
NEW GM - Lee Smith - Lee has been involved in hockey in Strathmore for many years. He has been a coach and Alzheimer Society of Canada. To send condolences, please visit Muriel’s obituary
a Board member in the SMH program. For the past 3 seasons he has been a Director for the Kings and the last season at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Wheatland Funeral
was the Asst GM. Lee can be contacted at manager@wheatlandkings.com Home, Strathmore, AB, 403-934-4404.
TRY OUTS - Kings mandate for this season is the safety of our players, coaches and team officials. With the ever-
changing situation with the Covid-19 pandemic the Kings will not be having an open camp this season. We have a
strong core group of returning players and our team will be picked by invitation only. We as a team would like to have
had an open camp but with need to quarantine after a tryout, we do not feel it is fair to players that would not make our
club to try to get on elsewhere. In saying this if you are a player that only would like only to play for the Kings you can
contact Lee Smith at manager@wheatlandkings.com to discuss a possible tryout.
GET YOUR
SEASON PLANNING - Kings management is working closely with the HJHL to come up with a plan for the
upcoming season. Once we have more information, we be sending out another News Release.
CLASSIFIED ADS IN!
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the late Roy Holm of Calgary, passed Water Pumps, Heaters, Gen Golden Hills School Division No.75 requires
away peacefully at the Prince of Peace Manor on Au- Sets, Floor Sanders & Pol- All Furnishings, Casual Caretakers for schools in the
gust 5, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Sharon will be ishers, Drywall Lifts, Small
lovingly remembered by her seventeen nieces and Engine Parts, Shop Tools, Household Items Strathmore and Kneehill County areas.
nephews, several cousins, and many friends. She 30’-5W Equipment Trailer, Please email Experience is not necessary but would
Building. www.montgomery- your resume to: be considered an asset. Training will be
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various community activities. Sharon loved the large HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT.
HEATED CANOLA buying
FULL-TIME CATTLE
family she married into and never missed a family Other medical conditions PINTAIL WINTER WHEAT. HERD PERSON
get-together. She will be greatly missed by all who causing TROUBLE WALKING Extremely hardy, very high Green, Heated or Spring-
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yielding, Awnless. Excellent thrashed Canola. Buying:
knew her. If so desired, memorial donations may be or DRESSING? The Disability Duties include pen resume by mail, email or fax. Positions close
for Forage or Grain. Low In- oats, barley, wheat & peas
made in Sharon’s name to the Kidney Foundation Tax Credit allows for $3,000 checking and cattle as soon as a suitable candidate is selected.
puts - High Profits. Call 403- for feed. Buying damaged
(www.kidney.ca/Home). A Memorial Service will be yearly tax credit and $30, treatment, processing
000 lump sum refund. Take 556-2609 or text 403-994- or offgrade grain. “On Farm We thank all applicants who apply, but only
held at Mountain View Funeral Home (Prairie View Pickup” Westcan Feed & and sorting and
Chapel, 1605 100 Street SE, Calgary) on Monday, Au-
advantage of this offer. Apply 2609; mastinseeds.com.
general feedlot those short-listed will be contacted.
Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
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453-5372. required. A class 5
to COVID-19, our chapel has a maximum capacity of HAYING license is required. Maria Coronado
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Please be advised, that the Wheatland County Administration Office re-opened to the public on Latest updates at alberta.ca/COVID19
July 6, 2020.
In adherence with Alberta Health Services’ recommendations, front office staff will limit the
number of visitors in the front lobby to upkeep the health and safety of everyone in the building.
Office hours will remain the same, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with the
Notice of Special
exception of statutory holidays.
The Public Works and ASB shops will remain closed to the public for the foreseeable future.
Council Meeting
As per Section 194 of the Municipal Government Act,
RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, notice is hereby given that a
Special Council Meeting will be held on:
Bylaw #: 2020-03
Address: 242006 Range Rd 243 Phone: 403-934-3321 Mail: Hwy 1 RR 1, Strathmore, AB, T1P 1J6
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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