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Webb’s Celebrates 90 Years Of Success And Community

From left Manager Rommel Mandocdoc, KidSport representative Derek Young, and Owner Greg Whitney. Photo Jerianne Bardoel

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Vermilion Tim Hortons owner Greg Whitney along with manager Rommel M a n d o c d o c p r e s e nte d K i d S p o r tVermilion representative Derek Young

a donation on March 5. The donation was proceeds from the ‘Smile Cookie’ campaign that was held from September 14-20, 2020. The presentation was delayed due to COVID and Whitney said, “I was thankful for all the support

from Vermilion and surrounding areas; this isn’t possible without them.” He also thanked his staff for all the hard work they put into the campaign. KidSport Vermilion has been operating for more than 15 years and provides

grant funding up to $300 for children under the age of 18 to cover registration and/or equipment costs. Eligibility is based on the total income and number of persons per household,” commented Young.

From left, Dan, Andrew, Mike, Scott, and Adam Webb during the 90 year celebration. Photo Sue Chickie.

Lorna Hamilton,

over the past nine decades. of the community that it is today. He tional customer service, innovation, and The event was emceed by Dan Webb, then presented a plaque from the Town community support. On October 30, Webb’s celebrated the General Manager of Webb’s Machin- of Vermilion to President and owner of Mike Webb, the president of the Ford a remarkable milestone as they marked ery – Wainwright. Webb’s Machinery, Scott Webb and the Dealership and owner, expressed his hearttheir 90th anniversary with an event that In his opening remarks, Dan Webb family, honouring their immense contribu- felt gratitude to the staff and customers for brought together a diverse array of attend- expressed his gratitude to the Vermilion tions. their support. He humorously commented ees, paying homage to a legacy of family staff and Ford staff for their exceptional Following Mayor Throndson’s presen- that Dan Webb was tasked with thanking values, community support, and business efforts in making the venue appear splen- tation, Dan Webb returned to the podium everyone, as he would have the luxury excellence. did. He also thanked Laurel Wynnychuk, to recognize the many manufacturers of leaving if he made any mistakes. Mike The celebration took place at Webb’s Kim Hames, and Margaret Davis for orga- who collaborate with Webb’s companies. Webb conveyed his pride in the company Ford, where attendees were treated to a nizing and serving a delicious meal that Representatives from various companies, and its history, expressing hope for a beef-on-a-bun lunch. As an added bonus, everyone in attendance enjoyed. such as New Holland, Ford, MacDon, centennial celebration in ten years. they had the opportunity to participate in a Mayor Greg Throndson took the podium, Versatile, Vaderstad, Bourgault, Highline, Lastly, Scott Webb took the stage to draw for three splendid door prizes. These acknowledging the profound impact of AGI, Renn Mill Centre, and Kuhn, were reflect on the significance of the event. He prizes included a personalized cooler won Webb’s in the community over the years. acknowledged for their partnership and expressed appreciation for the attendees, by Dwight McFadyen, a 3600-watt gener- He recalled the humble beginnings of the attendance. the suppliers, and the tireless efforts of the ator won by Jeanne Hussey, and tickets company, founded by George C. Webb John Schmeiser, Chief Operating Officer staff in organizing the event. Scott shared to an Edmonton Oilers hockey game that Sr. in 1933, and praised their unwavering of the North America Equipment Dealers a moving history of Webb’s, founded during were generously donated by Southview support for Vermilion. Association, also joined the stage to pres- the Great Depression in 1933 by his grandTrucking and won by Dave Durie. Throndson spoke about the roots of the ent a plaque to Webb’s. In his speech, he father, George C. Webb Sr. Despite the One of the highlights of the event was business, reminiscing about the adver- praised Webb’s for their enduring success challenging times, the business was estabseeing many of the attendees extend their tisement George C. Webb Sr. placed in over 90 years, attributing it to key factors lished with the hope of providing employbest wishes and congratulations to the the Vermilion Standard in 1933, never like investing in their people, maintaining ment for his sons. Webb family for their remarkable journey imagining that it would grow into a pillar strong manufacturer relationships, excepContinued On Page 2 Reporter

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Continued From Page 1 Scot t emphasized the enduring legacy of the Webb family’s dedication to integrity and their strong reputation in the community. He credited this commitment to integrity as one of the driving factors behind their enduring success.

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The Vermilion Voice | November 7, 2023 He also noted that the Webb family business has continued into the fourth generation, with great-grandsons now contributing to the business’s growth. Scott expressed profound gratitude for their loyal customers and the dedicated employees who have been a cornerstone of their success.

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In his closing remarks, Scott Webb looked forward to the company’s 100th anniversary in ten years, expressing his desire to be present and share a few words as Webb’s embarks on its second century of service to the community. The Webb’s 90th anniversary celebration was a testament to the endur-

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importance of being open to guidance on the cast with Bob Stauffer and a special reception the same ecosystem.” Even from 200 kms path to making dreams come true. “Follow for season seat holders. away, the support that Vermilion and other On Wednesday, November 1, the Edmon- your dreams because your dreams can take To finish off the day, Lowe and Šmíd signed small towns show for the Edmonton-based ton Oilers recognized Vermilion as the Cele- you anywhere, and enjoy what you’re doing autographs at the stadium just prior to lead- team is both recognized and appreciated. brating Oil Country community of the year. and do it to the best of your ability—but in ing the ceremonial puck drop in the Junior B “Vermilion as a whole wins today,” This initiative began as a way to celebrate the the meantime, listen to your teachers and Tigers’ game against the Vegreville Rangers. emphasized Mayor Throndson in his mornspirit of community and give back to the fan parents,” encouraged Lowe. Acknowledging his own small-town rootes, ing address. “It’s a day we will never forget, base that supports the Oilers. Whitecourt was Lowe quizzed the students at each of the Lowe explained that Celebrating Oil Country not only for myself but for the community.” the first community to be recognized, making schools on facts about the Oilers’ mascot is “about showing people that we’re part of Photos Continue On Page 6 Vermilion the second community ever to Hunter the Lynx. He receive this honour. shared that NorthThe day was packed with events, beginning ern Alberta has the with an opening ceremony at the Old School largest lynx populaCheesery. There, Oilers alumni Kevin Lowe tion in the world, and and Ladislav Šmíd presented Vermilion mayor that Hunter gets his Greg Throndson with his own Oilers jersey, name from “Wild” alongside a second Oilers jersey presented to Bill Hunter, one of the Town of Vermilion with VERMILION embla- the Oilers’ founders. zoned across the back. Lowe and Šmíd were The number Hunter accompanied by play-by-play announcer Jack wears, #72, repreMichaels (“The voice of the Oilers”), Oilers sents the year the mascot Hunter the Lynx, the Orange and Blue Oilers first entered Crew, and representatives from OEG Sports the World Hockey & Oilers Entertainment (OEGSE). “The Oilers Association in 1972. are only as strong as our support across Oil At e a c h s c h o o l , Country,” said OEGSE Chief Revenue Officer Hunter drummed up Stew MacDonald, highlighting the economic, a loud cheer, punctuemotional, psychological, and physical ties ated for each audibetween Edmonton and smaller communities ence with an impresin the northern Alberta region. sive handspring and Following the opening ceremony, dele- making memories gates toured local businesses and organiza- for a lifetime for the tions in smaller groups, seeing and sampling students. Oilers group with the staff from Ireland Farm Equipment and Town Council. Photo Caylie Gnyra the best of what Vermilion has to offer and Hunter and the crew then headed to celebrating the support offered by the commu- Lakeland College for a quick street hockey nity. Economic Development for the Town of showdown in front of Alumni Hall against the Mark Vermilion hosted a networking luncheon for Rustlers’ mascot Rowdy, with each mascot Your local business owners at The Red Brick, offer- accompanied by five of the college’s women’s Calendar ing options of turkey or tomato soup and Ital- hockey players. ian or grilled cheese sandwiches—a perfectly Following the friendly college game, the comforting pairing for the thick snowflakes fall- delegation headed to the stadium for the ing softly outside. “This is one of the coolest Vermilion Minor Hockey free skate to interthings that has ever happened here,” beamed act with, inspire, and encourage young local The Red Brick owner Emily Ford. hockey players. Throughout the early afternoon, the deleThe group then made its way over to gation visited local schools, speaking on the Boston Pizza for a live Oilers Now! live broadReporter

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unborn children, and grandchildren. When 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar yolk mixture while beating. In a separate I think of all the great gifts, they have given 5 egg yolks bowl sift together the cake flour, 1 cup I r e m e m b e r i n me, and the high cost they have paid, I am 1/2 cup safflower oil of sugar, the salt and baking powder. grade four having to moved to deep gratitude. I also think of the 1/2 cup water Add the flour mixture into the egg yolk memorize the poem great cost of freedom, and that my freedom 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice mixture a quarter at a time. Continue In Flanders Field. “In was not free. It came at a very high cost. 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest beating until well blended. In a separate Flanders fields the The recipe this week is for my Remem1/2 teaspoon vanilla bowl beat the egg whites until foamy. Add poppies blow among brance Day cake, filled with poppy seeds. 2 cups cake flour the cream of tartar. Continue to beat until the crosses, row on row,” is the first line of a Poppy seeds are a source of fiber and high 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar very soft peaks. Slowly add the remainwell-known poem that was written by John in both oleic and linoleic acid, with help lower 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ing 1/2 cup sugar and continue to beat, McCrae. We not only, as a class had to bad cholesterol. They also contain many B 1/2 teaspoon sea salt all the while ensuring that the egg whites memorize it, we also were taught the mean- vitamins and are excellent source of minerPut the poppy seeds in a small bowl are at the soft peak stage (the peak flops ing of the poem. Remembrance Day is a als such as calcium, copper, iron, magne- and cover with hot water and soak for over). Gently stir one third of the egg time to acknowledge the brave men and sium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium 30 minutes and then drain out the water. white mixture into the egg yolk batter, women who fought for the freedoms that we and zinc. Serve and enjoy with gratitude, Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. This until just blended. Gently fold the remainoften take for granted today. The freedom of and when we see all the little poppy seeds, is a three-bowl cake. Carefully separate ing egg white mixture and poppy seeds thought and speech. The right for democ- may we be reminded to count our many the whites from 10 eggs that have sat out into the egg yolk batter. Pour into a tube racy. The gift to live in a land of peace. We blessings, and think of our brave soldiers. at room temperature for 30 minutes. In pan and bake for 60-70 minutes. Invert enjoy this because of the great sacrifices, Lemon Poppy Seed Chiffon Cake the first bowl, a large one, place the 5 the pan while cooling and allow cooling suffering, and sorrow that were made by 2/3 cup poppy seeds egg yolks and with an electric mixer, beat completely before removing from the unknown others. Mothers lost sons, wives 1 cup hot water the oil into the eggs a teaspoon at a time. pan. Frost with a slightly thinned vanilla lost their husbands and children lost their 10 egg whites at room temp for 30 Add the vanilla, lemon zest and slowly butter cream icing to which lemon zest fathers. Gone were brothers, sisters, and minutes add the water and lemon juice to the egg has been added. Columnist

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was married to Sarah Bury and the two 6, 1917. Histor y Ehx, Canada’s Great War, lived in Vermilion. He enlisted with the Robert Frank Fane was born on April From John to Justin, Pucks and Cups W i t h R e m e m - Canadian Mounted Rifles Third Divi- 30, 1897 in England and moved to and Canada: A Yearly Journey on all b r a n c e D a y t h i s sion and served in the trenches with Canada as a young man. He worked for podcast platforms. month, I decided to the First Canadian Mounted Rifles in the CIBC in Vermilion. He enlisted on take a look at some France and Belgium. Jan. 7, 1916 in Vermilion, serving with of the men who went He was killed on Nov. 15, 1917 at the the 10th Battalion. He died on Nov. 11, overseas during the First World War Battle of Passchendaele. According to 1917, exactly one year before the war from Vermilion, but did not come home. his Circumstances of Death Register, ended. The first person is William Louis his wounds included a fractured right John Gibbons was born on Aug. Armstrong. He was born on Jan. 17, knee, and wounds to his head, hand 3, 1897 and he enlisted in Vermilion 1897 and was the son of William and and abdomen. His arm was also ampu- on Feb. 15, 1916. Serving in the 16th Mary Armstrong of Vermilion. tated at the No. 10 Casualty Clearing Battalion, he died at the Battle of Vimy He died at the Battle of Vimy Ridge on Station. Ridge on April 9, 1917. April 9, 1917. He was initially reported Ivan Connelly was born on July 7, Contact Craig at craig@canadaehx. missing before he was declared dead. 1896 and was the son of W.A. and com At the end of June 1917, his death was Roseanna Connelly of Vermilion. He Support Craig by donating at www. confirmed. enlisted with the Alberta Regiment of canadaehx.com (Click Donate) Bill Bur y was born in England in the Canadian Infantry, serving with the Listen to his podcasts Canadian William Louis Armstrong. Photo submitted 1881 and came to Canada in 1909. He 31st Battalion. He was killed on Nov. Columnist

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Students Manage Farm At Lakeland College

Caylie Gnyra

the teams and helps coordinate everything; the skills they would need to use on a farm. Last year they grew hemp, and after baling the marketing team follows the markets and At the end of that year, interested students it, sent it to the Canadian Rockies Hemp Crop Technology students at Lakeland is in charge of selling everything that the apply to management positions on the Corporation (CRHC) to be turned into fiber, College are just winding down their 2023 farm produces; the finance team manages farm, and are interviewed in front of a group hurd, or biomass. Farmers who grow for harvest, but the Student-Managed Farm budgets and financial spreadsheets; the of their advisors and the previous year’s the CRHC cite hemp’s low maintenance, (SMF) powered by New Holland will keep crop demonstration team plans field demon- student managers. Once management has its unique root system’s ability to break up them engaged for the rest of the academic strations and field trips as well as research been selected, the other groups are filled compaction, and the increase in nutrient year in the relationships and skills neces- trials; the analysis team moves and stores according to interest. In their second year, and mineral ability in the soil after growsary to run a profitable and sustainable agri- grain to prevent spoilage; the production the Student-Managed Farm allows them to ing hemp as reasons to try out the crop. business. team works through the crop rotation, fertil- apply all the skills they learned in their first The students have also been experimentLakeland is the only post-secondary izer, and pesticide plans, obtaining seeds year to real-life scenarios. ing with grazing, variable rate fertilizers, and institution in Canada where students and scouting for weeds to help the team Scherman and Creusot agree that one of reducing tillage, all with the aim of rejuvemanage commercial-sized crop, bison, make the best plans moving forward; and the benefits that arises from working on the nating soil health and reducing moisture beef, dairy, and equine enterprises. These the mixed farm team manages silage and Student-Managed Farm is the hands-on loss while maximizing efficiency. “You can’t are split into two groups: the animal science feed and whether crops will be grazed by experience in making major farming deci- improve your soil health without moisture,” side and the crop technology side. Each livestock. These teams collaborate through sions. Another is the abundance of industry says Scherman. They follow a three-crop group is then broken down further. The weekly cross-team meetings. connections that are made. The equipment minimum rotation that they select each Animal Science side has six livestock units: SMF Marketing Manager Levi Scherman used in the program is generously provided year, which helps break up disease cycles commercial beef cattle, dairy cattle, pure- comes from a grain farming and agribusi- by New Holland via Webb’s, with the latter and encourages different root systems and bred beef cattle, extensive grazing research ness family just outside of Battleford, SK, also providing repairs, and developing that stubble heights. cattle, equine, and bison. while Assistant General Manager for Crops kind of commercial relationship is essential “It gives you a sense of independence,” The Crop Technology side of the Emily Creusot hails from a mixed farming when moving forward in the business. says Scherman of the Student-Managed Student-Managed Farm comprises seven family in Oxbow, SK. They explain that in The students also express appreciation Farm. “We can push the bar quite a bit teams: the executive oversees the rest of their first year at Lakeland, students learn all for the amount of freedom they are permit- before our advisors step in and say, ‘No, ted to explore creative ideas and outcomes. you shouldn’t do that.’” Reporter

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well before the 10 a.m. opening time. The nity spirit shone as a generous amount of and exciting things, so it’s not the same old Derwent Recreation Centre was trans- food bank donations were collected and stuff you see every year. Every year, I LOVE The silver anniversary of the Creative formed into a bustling marketplace, offering gratefully accepted by the local food bank. seeing the empty hall transformed into the Crafts and Gifts Galore Craft & Trade Show a wide array of products, from baked goods The day became even more memorable gorgeous display of crafts and baking and so was celebrated in style on October 21, with and preserves to woodworking, needlework, when Santa Claus himself made a special many wonderful things... I think this is why I the theme “Christmas in October,” turning home-based businesses, giftware, jewelry, appearance, spreading holiday cheer keep doing it. That and what it brings to our Derwent into a winter wonderland for a day. clothing, décor, and everything Christmas- among children and adults. He handed out little hamlet of Derwent. It’s truly incredible The event, organized by Debbie Nazarchuk, related. candy canes, posed for pictures, and wished that our little town of only about 100 people drew its largest attendance to date, with Generosity was in the air, with local busi- everyone a “Merry Christmas very soon.” has something that is attended by almost almost 1,000 visitors pouring through the nesses and organizations contributing generDebbie Nazarchuk, the event’s founder 1,000 people! It’s crazy, heartwarming, and doors of the Derwent Recreation Centre. ous door prizes. These included Oiler tickets and sole volunteer organizer for 25 years, absolutely amazing. Not sure if I’ll keep In a bid to infuse the spirit of Christmas from Highmark Maintenance Services, Jubi- reflected on the event’s remarkable growth, doing it for another 25 years... but I’m already into this milestone event, vendors were lation Tickets and a kids’ scooter from the saying, “I started the event with only eight thinking ahead for next year!” encouraged to create booths that exuded County of Two Hills, a $200 Gift Certificate to vendors at the Derwent Seniors Centre The craft sale is sponsored by the the holiday season. The most festive booth Quarter Cuts and seasonings from Vermilion where the vendors each brought a pan of Derwent Ag Society, an organization that was awarded a free rental for next year’s Credit Union, Christmas decorations from squares in hopes of attracting a small crowd. takes great pride in hosting such an event in show, fostering a sense of friendly compe- Mainstreet Hardware, an outdoor snowman Now, 25 years later, the rec centre was filled their community. tition among the 52 participating vendors. from Vermilion RONA, and a pizza package to capacity both upstairs and downstairs With a record-breaking attendance, a Such was the event’s popularity that there from Derwent Pizza & Hotel. Stewart Realty with vendors and patrons, who were all so festive atmosphere, and an abundance of was a waiting list of 35 vendors eager to be also contributed towards event expenses. excited to be there. Every year I reach out holiday cheer, the 25th Annual Creative part of this annual sale. The vendors had an exceptional day of to unique vendors all over Alberta and even Crafts and Gifts Galore Craft & Trade Show The excitement around the event was sales, with patrons impressed by the variety Saskatchewan and invite them to our little was a remarkable celebration of artistry, palpable, with eager shoppers lining up and number of vendors, many of whom were hamlet, bringing with them new and exciting community, and the spirit of giving. As the not previously seen in the area. The commu- products that I know will make the patrons event organizer Debbie Nazarchuk looks excited to see at the sale. I think that’s why it’s to the future, it’s clear that this tradition will been so successful… I always bring in new continue to thrive for years to come.

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Submitted Britain which he said was very unnerving the air raid shelters but of course the on duty Dale was born in Port Arthur, Ontario (now as they knew Uboats would target them. servicemen had to stay on the streets. Pretty Thunder Bay) in 1905. He came to Alberta On top of that hundreds of the guys on the scary at times he said. Staff Sgt. W in 1909 when his father and mother decided ship were seasick. Very unpleasant. He In 1943 he met a pretty young Glasgow Staff Sgt. W Walter Emmue to move west and start a homestead. They was first stationed to an airfield in England, lass, Helen Robb Doig and in due time worked Walter Emmue Watrous, SK are settled in the Vermilion area and farmed in given the rank of Corporal, and assigned as up the courage to ask her to marry him. She Watrous, SK are schooling, he wo the Claysmore district. Dale continued farm- Service Police guarding installations against agreed. You could not buy a ring in Scotland schooling, he wo enlisted in the a John Karwandy ing there, with the exception of his RCAF sabotage. There was not many attempts of at that time so he had his mother send him enlisted in theGa John Karwandy SK in Support Air Force Veteran John Karwandy service, until retiring to Vermilion in 1970. In sabotage but the bombing was relentless at one from home. They were married in FebruSK in Support G Air Force Veteran Karwandy R.C.O.C 4th Ca Veteran joined Canadian his earlier years he attended the Vermilion night. Sometimes an enemy bomber would ary, 1945.John TheKarwandy warJohn ended a fewthe months later Air Force in 1943. R.C.O.C 4th Ca Veteran John Karwandy joined the Canadian Air Force in 1943. Based mostly Easternhome. Canada, Karwandy School of Agriculture graduating in 1927. come down and any crew that survived were and Dale was in shipped It was March,didn’t have to go to World War II. Canadian Inf. Bd Canadian Inf.to BdC Based mostly Eastern Canada, Karwandy have toingo to World War II. He was sent “I was 17 and a half years - oldthousands when I joined the Force 1943 and the war War broke out in 1939 and the call went arrested. 1946 when his in wife joined many ofdidn’t He was sent to C “I was 17 and a half years old when I joined the Force in 1943 and the war and later to Su was ending then so they didn’t send me, maybe they didn’t send me because out to join the military. Dale joined the RCAF About a year later he was moved to other war brides and came to Canada. They and later Su then so theyHelen didn’t send maybe they sendphotographer me because arrived in to Engla Iwas wasending too young. I missed all the fun me, stuff. I trained asdidn’t an aerial in 1940 and was soon off for training in Winni- Glasgow, Scotland and this would eventually moved to the farm and (Pearl as she arrived in Engla I was too young. I missed all the fun stuff. I trained as an aerial photographer were sent to Fra and known) I did a lot of dark quickly room work,” said Karwandy. peg. He said he chose the air force as he did change his life (for the better). The war contin- was adapted to her new life. were sent to Fra and Ichild did a(Bill---me) lot darkwas room work,” said Germany. Karwandy, 91,of moved to Vermilion afterKarwandy. he not like the idea of marching across muddy ued with the usual goings on and Glasgow, One born in 1947. All left in the Air Force in 1967. Karwandy, 91, moved to Vermilion after he left the Air Force in 1967. He came home S Unfortunately Karwandy has since passed, March 4, 2019. battlefields. being a shipyard, also came under frequent all dad said it was a great experience but of Dale Russell Williams RCAF 1940.Germany. He came home Unfortunately Karwandy has since passed, March 4, 2019. discharged OctoS Photo supplied By early 1941 he was on a troop ship to and heavy air attack. The citizens went to course very tragic for the people involved. Photo submitted

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before coming to Canada in June 1913. Fane Royal Canadian Air Force, attached to No. Ardmore, Alberta, and was a brother of Ray, settled in Vermilion, where he became an 489 (NZ) Squadron (Whakatanagata kia Melvin, Bella, Helen, Fred, and Jean. He was In honour of those who have fallen while instructor with the Cadet Corps and worked at kaha), as a Flying Officer (Wireless Operator/ just 24 years old. defending our great country and the demo- the Canadian Bank of Commerce as a bank Air Bomber) during the Second World War. The Royal Canadian Legion is always in cratic rights of all humanity, the Vermilion clerk before enlisting in Vermilion on January This anti-submarine torpedo bomber unit, search of other fallen soldiers to add to the Royal Canadian Legion Field Marshal Alex- 7, 1916. formed under RAF Coastal Command as Memorial wall. Barry Roth explained, “To ander Branch No. 11 (RCL Br. No. 11) has While overseas, Fane served with the 151st part of 18 Group, patrolled the English Chan- create memorials, we require photos, usually been diligently searching for images and Battalion in October 1916 and was a Private nel and North Sea in Hampdens for German with the member in a military uniform, inforinformation about those who made the ulti- with the Canadian Expeditionary Force U-boats and submarines. Operating from mation on the Regiment or Squadron the mate sacrifice from the County of Vermilion attached to the 10th Battalion (Canadians) RAF Skitten at Killimster near Watten, Caith- person was assigned to, and a short writeRiver and its outlying communities. during the First World War. Fane landed in ness, Scotland. up on where the person lived. We will create Barry Roth, from RCL Br. No. 11, stated, France in August 1917 with the 2nd Canadian Flying Officer Leo Norman Selthun went memorials for the fallen from anywhere within “Thus far, the Legion currently displays 39 Infantry Brigade. The 10th Battalion took part missing on April 9, 1943, over Trondheim the County of Vermilion River or its close memorials and is constantly researching for in the Battle of Hill 70 against the German 6th fjord in Norway during a reconnaissance proximity. We would like to thank the Vermilmore, as there are well over 100 men and Army near Lens, France, and advanced into patrol when his Hampden was shot down ion Voice for helping reach those we have not women who were killed in action from this the Ypres sector in October 1917 to prepare by German flak. On April 18, 1943, Selthun’s contacted.” part of the province.” for the Second Battle of Passchendaele. body washed up on the coast of Norway, and If you know of a fallen soldier, you can Recently, the Canadian Fallen Heroes Private Robert Frank Fane tragically lost he is commemorated at Trondheim (Stavne) contact your local Legion, and they will Foundation and Field Marshal Alexan- his life while fighting near Passchendaele on Cemetery, Norway. Selthun was the son of forward your information to the Canadian der Branch No. 11 of the Royal Canadian November 11, 1917. He is commemorated Andrew and Nellie (nee Stinseth) Selthun of Fallen Heroes Foundation member in charge. Legion acquired two more memorials for in the Menin Gate (Ypres) Memorial Book, their display, thanks to generous donations Volume I, Letter from the Front. Fane was the from the Creech Family at Creech’s Lakeland youngest son of Sidney Lee and Annie Ellen Funeral Home and Brent Usenik of Integra (nee Seaborn) Fane of London, England, Tire. and was a brother of Amy Constance, Daisy Brent Usenik of Integra Tire commis- Ellen, Doris Susie, Edward James, Ena Mary, sioned the memorial for Robert Frank Fane, Ivy Annie, and Kate May Fane. He was just who was born on April 30, 1897, in Surbiton, 20 years old. Surrey, England. He served with the ImpeThe Creech family of Creech’s Lakeland rial Service Cadet Corps in Brighton, England Funeral Home commissioned a memorial for Leo Norman Selthun, who was born on November 10, 2020 | The VermilionOctober Voice26, 1918, in Avonlea, Saskatchewan. 9 Selthun briefly attended school in Wilcox, Saskatchewan before moving to Alberta, where his family farmed in Islay, and he helped with the family farm. Selthun received his education at Morrison School and enjoyed hockey, tennis, and softball. Before enlisting in Edmonton in May of 1941, he worked as a hotel clerk and bartender for Mrs. R. Culford in Vermilion. Selthun was known for his keen intellect 5010 - 49 Ave., Vermilion, AB 780 853 1844 and quiet disposition. He served with the Barry Roth from RCL Br. No. 11. With the two new memorial plaques. Photo Lorna Hamilton facebook.com/Whiteswan.vermilion Betty Deschambault young, eager recruits for heavy equip- Lake, Alber ta. They were posted to Submitted ment fire fighting at Borden, Ontario. Goose Bay, Labrador and then back to Al Deschambault was born at Then he was transferred to McDon- Cold Lake, Alberta in 1974 where they Dundee, Quebec. In 1954, when he ald, Manitoba; then to Portage La Prai- remained until he retired in 1980. was 18 years old, he enlisted in the Air rie where he met and married Helen W h il e A l wa s i n Fr an c e t h e ir Force in Montreal. 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Submitted enriched uranium through gas diffusion. cally, Johnson himself thought that pursuit to The recent hit movie Oppenheimer highAs it is found in nature, uranium is a be a “preposterous endeavour” which would lights many of the challenges facing the Allied composite. For the most part, it consists of the have required 30 to 40 years of intense effort scientists who raced to build an atomic bomb isotope known as U238, but there is also a to amount to anything.) during the Second World War. It doesn’t sprinkling of U235—the isotope the ManhatIn later years, Johnson admitted to having however, give details about one of the thorni- tan Project scientists needed to create a mixed feelings about the deployment of the est problems they encountered: producing a bomb. terrifying weapon he helped create. He was sufficient quantity of fissionable uranium to In his role as head of experimental quoted as saying that, at times, he and many make a bomb possible. research for Kellex, Johnson was at the fore- of his colleagues hoped that their bomb would In mid-June 1943 that hurdle was over- front of what proved to be one of the Project’s “fizzle out like a firecracker that didn’t go off.” come thanks to the tenacity of a man who thorniest problems: the design of a barrier In the end, Johnson came to believe that, grew up on a farm in east central Alberta. Clar- that would separate the two isotopes when as terrible as the use of the atomic bomb ence Albert Johnson was born in Minburn on gaseous uranium was passed through it. The against Japan was, it ultimately saved lives— Clarence Albert Johnson. Photo submitted November 24, 1912, to Swedish-born parents barrier had to be strong, it had to be suffi- a view reinforced by who had come to that area in 1904 by way ciently flexible, and it had to have the right a former Japanese of Montana. He was raised in a rustic cabin porosity to achieve the desired separation. soldier who told Johnand developed solid work habits helping with Laboratories throughout the U.S. and Britain son he believed the the seemingly never-ending chores involved set themselves to the task, but struggled in bombing likely saved in surviving on a small farm. vain to design a barrier material that met all of his life. It was his In school Johnson showed great prom- the requirements. belief that Japan, in ise, and he found his way to the University At Kellex, Johnson, who supervised a a desperate effort to of Alberta, where he earned bachelor’s and staff of almost 300, found himself buried save face, would have master’s degrees in chemical engineering. under administrative duties, but long into sacrificed millions of The impressive list of papers he had published the evening—his administrative tasks set soldiers to bring about while at the U of A earned Johnson a scholar- aside—he would work on the barrier design a negotiated peace. ship to the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- himself. On the evening of June 19, 1943, the The bombing of Hironology. There he completed a PhD and then breakthrough came: Johnson and his assis- shima and Nagasaki accepted a faculty position. tant tested a material they had designed and left the Japanese no In 1941 Johnson travelled to New York found that it met all the requirements. They alternative to immedito offer his services to the War effort. There had a barrier. It was now possible to obtain ate surrender. he was to meet with the head of the Kellex fissionable uranium in a sufficient quantity for Although he lived Corporation, which was involved in a mysteri- a bomb. most of his life in the ous project. Luckily, the Albertan arrived early In a letter dated October 10, 1945, General U.S.A., when he died at the Manhattan skyscraper where his inter- Leslie Groves, the overall head of the Manhat- in 2012 Clarence Johnview with the head of the company was to tan Project, acknowledged the contribution son, at his request, take place—fortunate because the meeting Johnson made to the development of the was buried beside his was to take place on the buildings 23rd floor atomic bomb. His work, said Groves, “was parents in the Golden and the elevator was out of order. an essential factor in our success,” and he Valley Lutheran cemeThere was no choice but to take the stairs. concluded that Johnson’s “skill and judge- tery north of Viking, A rigorous Alberta farm life had taught John- ment in the field of science are beyond praise.” Alberta. Amazingly, at son to focus on getting the job done and so he The barrier created for the Manhattan his death at the age of began climbing—a daunting task for anyone, Project wasn’t Johnson’s only invention. His 99, the Alberta-born but particularly difficult for the MIT scientist name is on some two dozen patents—some scientist was survived because an infection in childhood had caused still classified. Many are a result of work he by two older sisters severe damage to his hip, leaving his left leg did in the 1960s related to efforts to convert and another older more than a hands’s width shorter than his the vast U.S. coal reserves to gasoline. (Ironi- sister had died just the right. year before. In the end, he arrived on time and that LEST WE display of determination so impressed the Kellex president that he immediately brought Johnson on board, making him a part of what has been called the greatest single achievement of organized human effort in history— the Manhattan Project. 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Vermilion Elementary School News

We would like to congratulate the follow- ion and District Housing on the morning of ber, and have 4746.9 points so far this ing staff for their hard work and dedication October 31. They sang many songs and school year. 3129 books and 7,969,616 On October 25, the BTPS Board put to our students, school and community: then had time to mingle and share a bit words were read in October. We would on an evening of recognition for staff Ms. King (20 years), Mrs. McLaughlin (15 about their costumes. A big thank you to like to congratulate top readers Brit by honoring those who had long term years), Mrs. Myshaniuk (15 years) and the staff, residents, parents and grand- Adamson (2A) with 35.7 points and service with Buffalo Trail School Division. Ms. Pentelichuk (15 years). parents that came to listen to the perfor- Ethan Croke (6B) with 65.5 points. Thank you to all who mance. We value making these commu- Callie, Aaron, Riddick and Spencer came out to the Hallow- nity connections with all of you. did a super job of telling us about our een Dance on October At 1:00 on October 31, we had our November Grandfather Teaching, which 27 in support of the VES annual Halloween parade. We were is Wisdom, and represented by the Hot Lunch Program. very excited to see so many parents and Beaver. Special thanks to the grandparents attend to help us show off OEG Spor ts & Enter tainment volunteers, VES staff, our costumes. After the costume parade, (OEGSE) announced that this year’s and DJ Shannon and we had a 15 minute dance, so that the Celebrating Oil Country feature town is Chloe for donating your students could share time with one Vermilion. On November 1, the Oilers time to make this event another. paid VES a visit for about 30 minutes to happen. It is appreciA very special thank you goes out pump up some excitement and speak ated more than words to Kirby Whitlock for his very generous to our students. We were dressed in can say. donation towards the VES Hot Lunch our finest sports wear and jerseys to The Grade 1 students Program. We so appreciate everyone welcome them. Oilers alumni Kevin enjoyed performing for who has made donations of money, Lowe and Ladislav Smid, along with the residents of Vermil- time and food to our hot lunch program. mascot Hunter, showed up in our gym Halloween Dance. Photo submitted It helps our students to be the best they to the absolute excitement of all of our can be when it comes to their learning. students. We thank them for making Our November assembly was held memories for our students and staff. D a t e s t o R e m e m b e r : N o v 1-14 on November 1. Edward, Kale and Sarah read our land acknowledgement. – Kindergar ten Fundraiser (Mom’s Students read 2416 AR points in Octo- Pantry); Nov 6-10 – No School; Nov 14 – Fundraiser Pick Up; Nov 20-24 – Scholastic Book Fair; Nov 22 – Family Night for Book Fair; Nov 22 and 23 – Parent Teacher Interviews; Dec 20 – K-2 Christ1926 - 2023 mas Concert at 7:00 pm; Dec 21 – Grade 3-6 Christmas Concert at 7:00 pm Submitted

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May life continue to give you many more blessings and may you now enjoy your retirement. You both have worked so hard and you deserve it. We love you both...the kids.

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We are grieved to report the passing of Jackie, Douglas, Grant MacLean (he would not like these extra names to be included in print) born on October 17, 1953 in Islay, AB to James Kenneth MacLean and Molly Marjorie Gardiner who have predeceased him. He was married to Donna Marie Paul on June 6, 1987. He is survived by his wife Donna, and his siblings Jim (Dallas) MacLean, Linda (Ron) Jones, Debbie (Brian) Harder, and numerous nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews. He lived his entire life in the Dewberry area and was a constant in the time keepers box for all ages of hockey at the Arena; he volunteered for the World Chuck Wagon Assoc; he enjoyed his morning coffee group of guys, playing pool, cribbage with friends and the last few years was an avid golfer. He logged thousands of kilometres on his motorbike around the area and out to BC every summer to visit family and friends. He passed away in Vermilion hospital on Tuesday, October 31 from cancer. The family will be having a Celebration of Life in the Dewberry Hall at 2:00 PM Wednesday, Dec 06,2023. His ashes will be interned in the Irwinville cemetery in a small family service the following day. We would like to thank Dr Louw and the staff of the Vermilion hospital for their care and concern as well as the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. Lastly to the

people of the Dewberry and Area community thank you for the support and care you have shown both Grant and Donna. Any

donations may be made to a local charity of your choice.

It is with sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Baba, Pauline Kinney, 96, on Oct 27, 2023 of Lloydminster AB. Born Nov. 21, 1926 in Landonville, AB, she was one of 14 children of John and Catherine (nee Mudryk) Trach. Pauline left home at a very young age and over the years built a career as a waitress working at several cafés and later managed a café. Memorable was her time at the Royal Café in Lloydminster in the 1940s and later Nelson Lumber Wagon Wheel Café for 22 years. She loved chatting and laughing with every customer, and took great pride in the food she served and excellent customer service she provided. She was known to Nelson staff as ‘99’ as whenever they asked, “How are you Polly?” She cheerfully replied, “99!” She met her husband James (Jim) Kinney at a dance in Clandonald, he (27) lived in the south and she (18) in the north. A year later they married and several years after they welcomed their daughter Eunice Mary. They lived and worked in a few places, Vancouver BC where she enjoyed time with Jim’s family originating from Ireland, then returned to Clandonald, and following bought a home in Vermillion. They later separated and Pauline moved to Lloydminster with Eunice and she and Jim remained in touch and lifelong friends. Pauline is fondly remembered in earlier times for her 1977 Thunderbird which she loved to drive around Lloydminster and her flair for fashion with horned-rimmed glasses, updos and mid-century modern home décor. And later, for her neat and tidy dress with hair done and shoes clean as it was always important to look her best; for her love for country music with many evenings spent singing to the (now) country oldies; for her lap to sit and warm embrace shared with her grandchildren and later great grandchildren, along with Baba’s perogies and puffy pancakes that only she could make. And overall, for her steadfast work ethic, friendly and joking exchanges, endless love for her daughter, and great joy in spoiling her grandchildren. Pauline leaves behind her two granddaughters: Terra Brown and Suann Brown, Kelowna BC and great grandchildren Emily, Chloe, Ryder and Senna and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. And will reunite with her daughter Eunice Brown (who sadly passed at 65 in 2013), friend Jim Kinney (passed at 99 in 2017) and brothers and sisters in heaven. A Celebration of Life for Pauline will be held in summer 2024 with details to be announced at a date closer to the service. Donations in Pauline’s memory can be made to the Lloydminster Regional Health Foundation – Dr. Cooke Patient Comfort Fund where she was cared for by the amazing staff there for over eight years. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

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VES Students Participate In Halloween

Ghosts and goblins, superheroes and princesses, pizza, and favorite game characters like Mario Brothers: VES had so much fun being someone else for a few hours. They had fun sharing their costumes at their Halloween dance on October 28 and costume parade on October 31. The grade one students also practiced good citizenship by singing songs and mingling with the residents of the Vermilion & District Housing Foundation. Photo submitted

Lakeland College Merchandise

Second-year agribusiness students in the marketing division at Lakeland College drew over 60 people to a pre-order for Lakeland Aggies apparel merchandise at Spurs on November 1. Photo submitted

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Submitted The Venerable Rachael Parker from A highlight of the very busy three day their generosity in both donation of items With the wrap-up of St. Saviour’s annual St. Saviour’s presented cheques to Betty sale was four “new to Vermilion” families and purchasing! Together we made a differgarage sale in September, we were proud Thomas, with Hearts and Hands, Karen were able to choose many items on Satur- ence. to share the total proceeds of $3,275 with Hughes, Head Cook for the Vermilion day, at no cost, to help with their household St. Saviour’s weekly morning worship three organizations in Vermilion. Caring Elementary School Hot Lunch Program setup. They were indeed very thankful. begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by refreshfor local individuals and families in need, and Alan Chase, Principal St. Jerome’s We at St. Saviour’s would like to thank ments and fellowship. are welcome. 3” wideAll version especially children, was our main focus for School, with funds directed at their lunch the community of Vermilion for the organizations chosen. program. BROAD REACH at an AFFORDABLE PRICE

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The Potential Impact Of Crisis

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crisis is what may be experienced which largely depends on their person- happening in your family or commuduring instances of family violence. alit y, suppor t systems, and coping nity. H a v i n g e x p e r i e n c e s o f c r i s i s November is Family Violence Preven- skills. Crisis can lead to a variety of Pr a c t i c i n g s e r v i c e: Yo u g i ve o f comes to most people at some point tion Month, which further highlights potential emotional responses, such yourself to others, which can support in their lives. One definition of crisis the importance of having conversa- as, fear, anger, anxiety, and helpless- you in finding hope. d e s c r i b e s i t a s a t i m e o f i n t e n s e tions and being aware of the crises ness. It can also put into action the Seeking independence as needed: difficulty, trouble, or danger. These that family vi o len c e c an c reate in natural “ fight-or-flight ” response. If Yo u c a n s e p a r a t e y o u r s e l f f r o m times may come as isolated events, peoples’ lives. Additionally, Novem- experienced for an extended period, per s pe c tives or other peo ple who in cycled experiences, or as longer ber brings focus to sustained expe- t h e s u s t a i n e d i m p a c t o f l i v i n g i n may not be helpful to you to become sustained experiences. riences of crisis, such as for those “ fight-or-flight ” or “crisis mode” may more confident in making your way One potential experience of cycled who have endured wars and battles affect our mental health and how we through the crisis. t h r o u g h o u t cope on a daily basis. D i s c ove r i n g o p t i m i s m: Yo u f i n d 3” widecan version history and in Crisis change our lives, our hope for a bright future for yourself c u r r e n t t i m e s . tr u st , our se c ur it y, an d of ten, our and the world. W i t h R e m e m - world assumptions are challenged. Finding connection: You can seek b r a n c e D a y , We may question whether what we are o ut su p p or t fr o m ot h er s an d for m w e r e m e m b e r experiencing is “normal.” We might caring and positive relationships. those who have grieve due to experiencing a loss of Building self motivation: You have h i s t o r i c a l l y o r normalcy, relationships, safety, and the drive to fulfill your dreams and w h o c o n t i n u e security. goals. to experience Though it may be difficult to find, P r a c t i c i n g c r e a t i v i t y : Yo u c a n Over crisis on a daily t h e r e i s h o p e t h a t c a n b e f o u n d e x p r e s s y o u r e x p e r i e n c e s i n a basis as needed t h r o u g h c r i s i s . We c a n r e a c h o u t constructive and helpful way. to bravely serve and seek support to help us develop E x p l or in g s p ir i tu a li t y: Yo u h ave our country. strong coping skills and build resil- faith in someone greater than yourWhen a crisis ience. Below are a few ideas of skills self. is experienced, in resilience that can be helpful to Finding your sense of humour: You e a c h p e r s o n learn during times of crisis: can see the funny side of the world In In Cash Prizes Prizes may respond in Lear ning ab out p erc e pt ivenes s: and your circumstances, and use this a d i f fe r e n t a n d You under stand people and situa- ability to put things into perspective. u n i q u e w a y , tions areversion able to question what is (List modified from Alberta Mental 3.75”and wide Health Teacher Education Series on Resiliency and Resilience) To learn these skills, we can seek out counsellors, health professiona l s, s u p p o r t g r o u p s, o r s u p p o r t persons in our communities. We do November November 15, 2023 2023 not have to feel alone in our experiRegistration Registration -- 6PM PM | Tournament Tournament -- 77PM PM ences of crisis. $$ 20 Entry Fee Supported by FCSS –City of LloyMust Mustbe bePresent Presentto toWin Win dminster, Towns of Vermilion and Wainwrig ht, Villag es of K itsc ot y POSTER POSTER - 8.5” x 11” 11” and Marwayne , County of Vermil3910 - 41 Street Lloydminster , SK ion River and personal donations. Submitted

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