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inSide Hope College soldiers on in wake of president departure
STREETERS
Sarah Devereaux year we have 20 some, a University and now they of thing, and then there is draw more business into
The Calgary Flames | inSide Drumheller there are 19 already and have the (option) of de- the janitorial maintenance Drumheller,” he said.
announced plans for a there are still people mak- grees in education, law… a kind of person and then
The fate of Hope Col- ing enquiries,” he said. whole (bunch) of stuff,” he there is marketing and re- Andrew feels that Hope
$890 million lege is in the hands of the said. cruitment,” he explained. College could be capable
arena-stadium in board of director mem- “Everyone I talk to of, “continuing education,
downtown this week. bers for now. thinks Hope College is a “This is a community Andrew said a “big” way weekend seminars, (week-
inSide Drumheller fabulous idea,” Andrew that got behind this post- Hope College could make ly) courses for a month,
On August 7, Hope said. secondary institution and a difference in Drumheller and part time courses.”
asks: College President Jon made it happen. That can would be to have a student
“Should public money Ohlhauser stepped down Andrew told inSide happen in Drumheller. population of 500. “We just have to have
be used to fund sports from his role to pursue Drumheller that a com- Hope College can be the an understanding with
new opportunities. munity in Nova Scotia crown jewel of Drumhell- “Imagine if we had 500 the community that we
venues?” with 2,500 permanent er if we have the support students come here to are there for whatever
Paul Andrew, Hope Col- residents has a university, of the community,” he ex- study and that covers the the community deems
Stephen Tanner lege chair for the board of which in 2011 had a stu- plained. months when we have is necessary, so we need
“No.” directors, said the College dent population of over no tourists here,” he said, feedback from the com-
is still planning to open 5,100. Andrew believes Andrew said the future explaining that by having munity,” Andrew said.
this fall with a registration with community support plan for Hope College is these students here they
of about 20 students. Hope College can have a to replace Ohlhauser’s po- would be renting apart- Hope College board
population similar to this. sition with three part time ments, using facilities members held a meeting
He explained the col- positions. such as restaurants and Thursday and have passed
lege’s enrollment has “This is a town, smaller grocery stores while living a motion that brings ex-
grown over the past cou- than Drumheller, that in “There are three differ- in the town. citing changes for the col-
ple of years. the 1800’s decided they ent distinct areas. There lege. No further informa-
need something other is academic administra- “If we have people in tion was available at press
“The first year we had than fishing, so they start- tion which is the paper- Drumheller with top- time.
six students. The second ed this college. It went to work and registrar kind notch skills it is going to
year we had 12 and this

Pay it forward movement pays out

Kent McLellan Sarah Devereaux tion of inSide Drumheller plished over the last week transport any donations to
“I don’t think they should | inSide Drumheller we reported that Worman by so many incredible hu- any hometown’s of families
began this by purchasing a man beings across Alberta outside of the Drumheller
use public money, but The pay it forward move- bike because he was tired has honestly brought tears area.
I think the stampeders ment that a Drumheller of all the negativity. to my eyes as this all closes
man started has come to an out. How incredibly proud He also mentioned in
should kick in.” end. Almost instantly this I am of all of you who the post that those who
turned into a viral phe- helped make this single have received messages
Nathan Howse Jamie Worman drew all nomena that many families random act of kindness that they have been given a
“No, they should use the names on Tuesday, Au- from all over Alberta will blossom into such a beau- donation are asked to go to
a 5 per cent ticket tax gust 18 of the families who now benefit from. tiful show of compassion 18 Willow Point in Drum-
to the teams and in a will benefit from this ran- (that) will never be able to heller between 6 and 9:30
couple years they’d have dom act of kindness that On Tuesday night, when be explained or duplicat- p.m. on Friday, August 21
started just over a week the draw was complete ed,” he said. to pick up their items.
enough.” ago. Worman posted on social
media. “Together we raised over The Pay it Forward movement that Jamie Worman started
Justin Scott In the August 14 edi- $6,400 in donations which on August 9 turned into a viral phenomena which result-
“Not 100 per cent of it. I “What was accom- will help change people’s ed in over $6,400 in donations. Above are some of the big-
think some public support lives forever and hopefully ger donations. Inset are Drumheller Mayor Terry Yemen
NEWPrime Healing Clinic NEW kick start a movement with and Worman with the gift card donations.
is OK, but not all.” no boundaries or limita-
by Melinda tions. I’m in awe, I’m in photos submitted
Healing relaxation massage for women, disbelief, I’m grateful, and
I am forever humbled by
men and children, including babies. the beauty you have all cre-
ated in my life. Thank you
• Massage for pregnant women all for trusting in me and
- stretch marks, pain relief allowing me to be a small
part of this. This truly is life
• Reiki changing for not only the
- healing and extremely relaxing universal recipients, but for me as
life force energy well,” he finished.

• Foot treatments In a post from Thursday
- reÁexology and Kansa Vatki healing, morning Worman said
energizing foot massage that Hi-Way 9 Transport
has generously offered to
• Hypnosis
- freedom from smoking, pain management, weight loss

NEW email: melindaprime@telus.net NEW
phone: 403-436-1855
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