Years ago, each Monday, The Page looked forward to a box of tasty barbecue chicken From Uncle Nicky’s. Don’t know what barbecue sauce they used but it was delicious!
The owners were kind people and knew how to make chicken. They were always ready to talk about anything going on in town. They also did their fair share of contributing to the town.
We lost “Uncle Nicky” Shybunia Jan. 4, 2023 at the age of 84 years. Two weeks ago on Nov. 5, at the age of 78 years, we lost Judy Shybunia. A woman with a kind heart. We could say so much but we will ask you to pause for a moment and reflect in your own way.
Chicken will never be the same!
Interesting to note the resignation of Ali Mouallem in Slave Lake.
According to our sister paper, the Slave Lake Lakeside Leader, Mouallem was caught up in a “potential conflict of interest” when it came to a land deal. Family members purchased lots without Mouallem’s knowledge. The Leader says no one can prove Mouallem did anything wrong and describes him as an honest man and a straight shooter. The Page believes that.
But perception can be wrong and it can be deadly. It is a very, very unfortunate aspect of political life. All the reason elected officials must be 100 per cent clear on what they are doing at all times.
It is a tough business!
Did you hear about NBA star Joel Embiid telling the team and fans of the Philadelphia 76’ers he will not play in back-to-back games this season.
For those of you who do not know what back-to-back means, it means games on consecutive nights.
Let’s see. This is a professional athlete who is supposed to be in tip-top condition. An elite athlete. Paid tens of millions of dollars each year. But you can’t play on consecutive nights! Sheesh! Imagine a hockey player or baseball player trying to pull that stunt!
Even NPHL players play back-to-back!
Here comes Christmas! Now that Halloween and Remembrance Day have passed, it is time to gear up for Christmas! Decorations are being put up daily around all the towns in the region as people prepare for Santa’s arrival!
The Page is not a big fan of Christmas decorations being put up before Remembrance Day but the way of the corporate world now is to make every penny while you can. The Christmas season is a huge bonanza and it needs to be capitalized on. Bean counters at all the big stores are hard at work maximizing profits.
But here is a Tip of the Page Hat to everyone who does decorate! It is nice to drive around the communities we live in and look at the Christmas lights during the holiday season.
Light-Up and Christmas celebrations are in High Prairie and Peace River Nov. 29. Please see next week’s South Peace News for details.
Someone dropped the ball in the local Lesser Slave Lake constituency office last week.
MLA Scott Sinclair did not attend the High Prairie service (he was probably at another service in the constituency so that is OK) but no forwarding message was read by a designated representative. Very odd! The Page remembers Ann Stewart reading a message on behalf of former MLA Pat Rehn one year.
Hopefully, that does not occur again!
The Page is pleased to see the High Prairie Air Cadet Squadron is still operating. It is an elite program that teaches our youth about the military.
It is interesting to see the Air Cadets have survived while other groups such as Scouts and Girl Guides have not. When The Page was a kid, these groups thrived in every community. Children and youth were thrilled to be involved.
So, what happened? The Page is not sure but there is so much to do in today’s world compared to decades ago. The interests of children and youth have certainly turned to other matters.
Did you know hamburgers go to the gym to get better buns?
You know you are getting old when the smile beside your bed is in a glass jar!
You know you are getting old when your birth certificate says expired!
The worst combination of diseases to have are Alzheimer’s and diarrhea because you are running but can’t remember where!
Have a great week!