Arnold Lewis celebrates 25 years as councillor

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Hobbema - We would like to send our best wishes to Arnold Lewis for his services on

the Samson band council for 25 years. He has held the position as councillor for 13 consecutive two-year terms since 1967, when he was first elected.

On the afternoon of May 8, he was given an outdoor barbeque to honor the special event and his service to the Samson band. The barbeque was hosted by his daughter, Barb Lewis.

Dave 'Tiny' Giroux called in last week to send belated congratulations to Trevor Swampy of Hobbema's Samson band. Trevor graduated from the Prairie Bible College

last year with two degrees in education and theology. In spite of the delay, Dave wanted to dedicate a small poem to Trevor to mark the occasion. Okay Dave, here is your poem:

May the south wind

Blow gently

In all our families, and

May the future bring joy and happiness

And a gathering of the grandfathers

Alexander - The National Addictions Awareness week rewarded the Alexander Health Services third place for their community involvement in 1991 National Addictions Awareness Week.

They started off the week with a community feast and a sober march around the town. Prayers were sent to the friends and families of people who were victims of alcohol and drug abuse. Many events took place, including a pancake breakfast, drug display by the RCMP, modelling contest, a play by the Canada World Youth Group, dances and a round dance. The week ended with a banquet and a candlelight service and a volleyball tournament was held for sports buffs.

A patron on the back to event co-ordinator Loriann Paul and to the staff at the Alexander Health Services for putting so much effort into making the events happen. Thanks to those who care about their community and the spirit they have put into making their community aware.

Calgary - This year's David Crowchild Memorial Award went to Doreen Spence. The award recognizes the local Natives or aboriginal organizations for their community work. She will receive a plaque and her name will be inscribed on the Crowchild pillar in city hall. This will be presented to her on May 27 during Native Awareness Week.

Doreen is an active volunteer with the Calgary Aboriginal Awareness Society, Alberta Civil Liberties, City of Calgary Native Employment Equity, City of Calgary Native Education Task Force and the Committee Against Racism. She's also the president of the Plains Indians Cultural Survival School. She is honored for her work and devotion to the organizations and her efforts to promote Native culture and spirituality.

Earlier this year, she received an International Recognition Award, along with a Deli-Lama presented by a Maori Spiritual Leader, for her contribution to Native spirituality for aboriginal people around the world.

Edmonton - John Gogo, Minister of Advanced Education, announced the 71 student winners of the Charles S. Noble Award for Student Leadership for the 1991/92 academic year. The students are nominated by their peers. The award is given to students for their dedication in their post-secondary education and their services to the surrounding communities. Out of the 71 students nominated, three were Native.

They are Yvonne Cardinal from AVC Lac La Biche, Daniel No Chief from AVC Lesser Slave Lake and Gloria Bulldog from Fairview College.

Congratulations and best wishes for the future.