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and a glass rock inset with an angel, a cross, or a butterfly, then ushered them to suitable seats.

Visitors were welcomed by the sound Representatives from the United Church, of violins and cellos playing. The greeters Faith Lutheran Church, Glad Tidings Penteoffered each person both a black ribbon costal Assembly, St. Olga’s Ukrainian Reporter

Catholic Church, Alliance Church, Angli- the seats at the United Church. can Church, Ganton Presbyterian Church, It was a time for people to unite as one Walking Through Grief Society and both at the Vermilion United Church for the Blue funeral homes as well as people from Christmas service on December 3. Everyseveral other congregations as part of the Continues to page 3 Cantata Choir and audience members filled

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The Vermilion Voice | December 8, 2014

Pallbearer For Stompin’ Tom Bears His Mantle

Nicole Crossan Reporter

Tim Hus’s, who was one of the pallbearers at Stompin’ Tom Connors’ funeral, brought audience members from as far away as Peace River for his Cowboy Christmas special performance for the Allied Arts

group this season. The night included a preshow supper followed by live, Alberta country music entertainment at the Alumni Hall on December 6.

With his cowboy drawl, his rough, deep voice and his laid back demeanor, Hus bent the audience to reminisce on how urban Alberta prairie life is different from life in

Tim Hus lyrics Strike A chord The celloist on the left was also a backup vocal for Tim Hus playing the acoustic guitar on the right. Photos Nicole Crossan.

Fatality collision claims Minburn Woman’s life In the early afternoon of December 4, Vermilion RCMP officers attended a two-vehicle fatal collision on Highway 16 at the intersection of Range Road 102 near Minburn, Alberta. A minivan proceeding southbound on the Range Road 102 had entered the intersection and was struck by full-sized van travelling westbound on Highway 16.

other locals. His tongue in cheek storytelling method brought the crowd to chuckle, grin and nod their heads in agreement as he described experiences that only prairie Canadians would know.

He described such things as what it’s like to be given an empty pail to pick saskatoon berries along the way or how it feels to drive

Dulcimer an electric guitar player.

the 813 miles from Edmonton to Winnipeg on Highway 16 and what it’s like to visit nearly any small prairie town hotel saloon.

There was something in his lyrics that trickled through those brick walls we build between audience and stage performer as they touched a piece of their lives they never thought to explain in words before.

One of the funniest parts of the show was when Hus described a time when he was playing at for a Valentine’s Day dance and one audience member complained that he had miner songs and trucker songs and pipeline songs, but he didn’t have any love songs, so he decided to write a love song.

As he introduced the song the crowd roared with laughter. It was about a girl who drives a bulldozer on an Athabasca pipeline and has to help those oil companies meet their quota of 30,000 barrels a day.

She wears steal toed boots and a hard hat and is covered in crud and mud, but this “pipeline baby” has a “hold on his heart.”

It appeared that Hus just couldn’t resist his strong desire to include a little bit of Canadian history, even in his love song.

RCMP Reports The passenger of the minivan, a 65-yearold woman from Minburn, Alberta, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her husband and driver of the minivan were transported to an Edmonton hospital with serious injuries. The driver and passenger of the westbound van suffered minor injuries and have now been released from hospital.

Highway 16 Westbound was closed for several hours while a Collision reconstructionist conducted his investigation. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.

residential Break And Enter In Mannville On December 6, 2014 at approximately 4 p.m. the Vermilion RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter in progress in the village of Mannville. The resident of the home remained undetected by the intruder and alerted a family member via text that an unknown male had broken into the house, and to call the police. As the intruder was attempting to steal a TV, the resident yelled out which scared him off. The suspect in this break and enter may have been carrying a rifle.

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one in attendance was united by a common feeling of grief and loss during the Christmas season. Together they were comforted as they were given the opportunity to light a candle for loved ones who have passed out of this life and into the next and it was a time to remember the reason for the season.

The cover of the program featured a photo of the Aurora Borealis predominantly in hues of blue and green. Gordon Hills of the Anglican Church asked the audience to ponder this photo, then spoke about the beauty inherent in the Aurora in which the most common colour is green. Allowing

Gordon Hills taught the audience how to use thoughts of the Aurora Borealis to fill them with light and warmth as they meditate.

warm colours like those of the aurora to fill our minds and bodies during meditation, Hills explained, will help our bodies to relax, ease our mind and remind them that there is someone who will never stop loving us.

Later in the service, Lynda Moses explained to visitors that the butterfly reminds us of change. “God protects and helps us through this difficult time.”.

Then Moses, from the Walking Through Grief Society, continued to explain that when we lose someone we love we can’t help but be changed by the experience.

Before we know it, we are not the same as we were before.

“Jesus understood. Jesus felt grief.

Jesus wept. Jesus is our rock,” were words that were spoken throughout the service to comfort those in attendance as they remembered those they have loved and lost.

Moses said, the rock visitors were given upon arrival could be kept in a pocket to remind them that they can and will over-

come and recover from feelings of grief and loss thanks to a Saviour who understands exactly what we have and are going through.

The service finished where it began, with the sound of violins sifting out a soft, reverent melody.

Father Theodore Kraychuk of St. Olga’s Ukrainian Catholic Church read Isaiah 43:13a which reminded the audience not to fear for God is with them.

The Cantata Choir performed one song, “With Open Hearts,” during the Blue Christmas service at the United Church on December 3, which gave the audience a taste of what’s to come at their feature performance on December 7 at 7 p.m. in the same location.

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The Vermilion Voice | December 8, 2014

Tour to South Africa

Elmari Anderson

Park in Botswana, and it is like being in and even a microlight flight over the we have so much to remember, to share paradise. We can’t believe the number Victoria Falls. We visit an orphanage to and to treasure. We have become more of elephants and hippos we see. We go hand over clothes and gifts we brought. complete beings as we now underWe are 20 excited Albertans from on a sunset cruise, we ride elephants, We are surprised to meet a young man stand this unique and fascinating part Amisk, Edmonton, Calgary and Red walk with lions, go on a helicopter ride from Saskatc hewan managing the of the world a bit better. But then, we orphanage. We visit the famous Victoria also know Africa will forever, remain its Deer departing Falls and try to imagine how magnificent mystic different self. for a 3 week it has to be in full flood.

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The Season of Eat, Drink And Be Merry Lorna Hamilton Editor

Oh the Christmas season, a time of going out and visiting friends and family.

Invites to heaven only knows how many Christmas parties and outings to social gathering places.

Christmas is a time when we can indulge in the many forms of baked Christmas goods, cakes, cookies, chip dips and of course the Christmas dinner.

Christmas is suppose to be a happy and

joyous occasion, but all too often a night out on the town ends in disaster, accidents or even worse a DUI charge.

I have taken notice that in some establishments the owners have taken it upon themselves to have breathalyser machines which have been supplied by STARS. When I saw one in a local business here in town I thought to myself and spoke to my co worker about how absolutely brilliant it was by the owner to give their patrons the opportunity to act responsibly, by supplying a breathalyser in their establishment.

The owners in my thought are acting with due diligence in their role of preventing driv-

I was a little shocked by the results, I actually blew a warning and to me I felt perfectly fine, if I had drank one more I probably would have failed.

Try out the machine next time you see one and you may actually be very surprised of your results, plus it is helping support one of our most valuable services we have STARS which help save so many lives and could be saving yours if you drink and drive or the life of someone you hurt by drinking and driving.

Let’s keep this Christmas season full of joy instead of devastation and sadness. Eat, Drink and be Merry the smart and responsible way.

ing under the influence. I know the establishments owner can’t force a patron to utilize the option of checking their driving ability but I still think it is an awesome service and should be placed in all establishments which serve alcoholic beverages.

So with me being me, I had to give this contraption a try, before I drank I put in my toonie grabbed the straw and gave a blow until it told me to stop, of course I was good to go because I had no alcohol in my system. I then went and ordered a alcoholic beverage, sat down and drank it, then waited a while, popped in another toonie and repeated the same steps. When the results popped up

Letters To The Editor I wish to pen this letter to all the fine people of Vermilion who came out to the Vic Juba on Nov 19, 20 or 21 to watch and support me in the play “Don’t Dress for Dinner”. I played the part of Robert (the best friend of my mistress’ husband).

I was genuinely touched by all the support and encouragement I received by the fine people here in the town and it is a testament to those who drove the 40 plus minutes to come out and see me and my fellow cast mates.

From what I’ve heard the play was a tremendous success and it was enjoyed by all.

Thank you one and all for your support of Till I see you on the stage again!

I wish to thank in particular the 115 seniors Dave Woods that came out for the matinee on Thurs- the arts, Community Theater and a fellow AKA: Robert day; you folks were an absolutely FANTAS- Vermilionite.

TIC crowd! I couldn’t tell you how the cast enjoyed your feedback. I’d also like to thank the group from the Provincial courthouse who came out to see a friend and former colleague, those that I currently work with, friends, family and neighbours who came out and had a great night.

I do this for the love of the theater and the entertainment of the audience. Those that I work with at the nursing home already get free shows of my craziness, I’m just thankful AFTER 39 YEARS OF SERVICE I got to share it all with you.

Thanks Mannville curling club What a treat for some of our senior high curlers. They had the chance for an hour on the ice playing a little four on four with Randy Ferbey and Jennifer Jones on December 8. Randy Ferbey has won six Brier Championships and four World Championships. Jennifer Jones has won one Olympic Championship, one World Championship and four Heart Champion-

ships. They are or have been considered the best curlers in the world! A huge thank you needs to go out to the Mannville Curling Club for arranging this opportunity for our students. Watch for signs around town advertising when the rink will be open to the public.

Susan Obrigewitch Mannville School

I would like to commend the Town of Vermilion street cleaning crew who have been working tirelessly to clear the streets of the depth of snow we have received.

Anyone who has shovelled their driveways three possibly four times, understand the

frustration of seeing new snow fall just hours after the cleanup. Thank you maintenance crews for your dedication and efficiency.

Sincerely, Terry Fraser

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The Vermilion Voice | December 8, 2014

Around The Campfire

Neil B. Stratton Columnist

Ho. Ho. Ho. How did December get here so fast? I am nowhere ready for all the fat guy in the red suit stuff. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the holiday season-the family time, acts of giving and the real meaning, but I simply can’t stand all the hustle and bustle of the commercial side of Christmas! Maybe the next 25 days will come and go as fast as November came and went, but I know better.

I am trying not to be a humbug, as I am all for the good will and spirit of Christmas, as a lot of good stuff happens and this time of year that brings the best out in people.

It’s not that I am mourning the end of the 2014 hunting season and its adventures.

It was plenty long enough and time really didn’t flash by quickly. I thoroughly enjoy this hunting season and am grateful for all the adventures.

In fact, I have a lot of things to do now, many of which I neglected because it was hunting season. I am really looking forward to ice fishing this year. That is on top of the list just under all the “Honey-do’s.”

Although firewood is always on top of the “Honey-do” list, I don’t mind. It’s good exercise and I get to play outdoors, and with the frigid temperatures of late, I enjoy the fireplace.

Predator control is on the list also.

Coyotes are moving in way too close to home and in numbers; in fact one of our outdoor kitties’ had a real late in the year but small litter of fluff balls.

There were only four, which my wife quickly introduced to the glowing warm fireplace and they quickly grew very fond of that. We also spent a lot of time with them feeding them as a needed supplement.

We grew close to them quickly and had names for them all. There was one a pinkish cream colour, so we called her “Pink” and three reddish orange and white ones really stood out in the bunch.

He was the first to “dew” [do] everything and anything so I called him “Dew.” He was also the first one to scale the high couch so when he climbed up I said “Hey look at Mountain Dew’…ha. ha.

The smallest was named “Button” and the middle last is “Boo” as it peeked a lot… peek a Boo! We grew quite fond of this bunch of hooligans and they spent a lot of time indoors during the cold snap.

Point is, we have several insulated dog houses full of straw that the outdoor kitty’s use and since the kittens mother was outdoors we would have to let them out for mothers milk and care.

“Pink,” the cuddly one, went missing nowhere to be seen and coyote tracks in the yard, and we also lost Button…so we keep a vigil on Dew and Boo and an eye out for the coyotes.

With hunting season being over, bowhunters will want to get back to shooting indoors with our winter leagues so I got to return the shop to normal instead of a disorderly hunting season mess.

Andrew Ceasar April 18, 1929 Dec. 12, 2011

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After three months of being in the hunt mode, it takes some adjustments to withdraw back to normal day to day routine and adventures, but new outdoor adventures help the adjustment stay tuned and get out there!

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Hunting season isn’t over for everyone, there were some bonus opportunities for those lucky enough with the hunting draws.

One of those hunts is the annual Camp Wainwright hunt that runs until mid-December.

As expected with the cold, deep snow and deer numbers down, the hunt would also be slow after the first three day primitive weapon, and first three day rifle hunt.

With first day of the third three day hunt under way deer totals are 93 deer harvested, with half of that count going to the primitive weapon hunt, mostly Mule deer harvested and Whitetail harvest down considerably.

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Little did we know that morning God was going to call your name In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide.

And though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Lovingly remembered, Laverne, Phil, Marilyn, Susan & Families

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Letter From Fred Holman Part 2 Franklin Wolters Columnist

The kitchen is the only room I remember well. The wood burning kitchen range (they more likely couldn’t spend scarce money on coal) had a warming oven at the top of the back wall and a hot-water reservoir at the end to catch the heat before it all escaped up the stove pipe.

It rarely got beyond warm so you had to fill a big oval copper boiler for boiling water more than a kettle full. At the other end was the firebox with a shelf on the outside which she kept spills for him to light his pipe. He had a chair at this end to have a pipe full after breakfast.

She lit the fire with one match so there was no need to use more, but he preferred matches to spills and face the storm.

Unless the weather was bad and he wanted to delay going out.

Later in the winter, when we were cutting wood in the ravine, after breakfast he had a pipe full then started to refill it.

“You’re not having another pipe full, are you?” she asked.

“Mama it’s storming outside,” he replied.

Her quick response, “It’s not storming in the ravine. Can’t have two men sitting

around the kitchen all morning!”

A token tamping of the pipe, but he knew he was beat. Out of the wind it was quite nice. We cut the trees on the hill, then staked them down for loading. Speaking of breakfast, after porridge and eggs, potatoes, she put a slab of bread on my plate.

I was skinny and she said, “Eat up boy!

Eat up! You can’t work if you don’t eat!”

Laundry: I never saw the washing machine but the most common one had a lever that pushed back and forth and made the tub swish the clothes back and forth thus washing them. A wringer was fixed on the side of the tub for washing before hanging on the line with split-type pegs. A long pole with a y-branch at the top raised the clothes up out of the way.

The cream-separator was bolted to the floor in one corner. The milk was strained through a white linen cloth. I got the job of turning the handle when the bell on the handle stopped ringing you were up to speed. Just keep it going. Cream for making butter was kept in a stone crock in a cool place. When enough you churned it.

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When you take out the butter, what is left is buttermilk. Tart, horrible tasting stuff, but the grownups drank it--just lapped it up.

Country Maxim: If it tastes awful, it must be good for you-down she goes!

Of course, that separator, etc. has to be washed.

She also looked after the chickens.

He may have helped her with the heavier jobs. The pigs got the skim milk, slop pail contents and kitchen scraps.

Dearly beloved brethren It is not a sin To peel potatoes and throw away the skin The skin feeds the pigs the pigs feed you.

Dearly Beloved Brethren Is it not true At that time there was no rural power or telephone. They had a generator run by a gas engine for a telephone for 4 or 5 people, mostly family. When their sons number rang (everyone had a combination of long and short rings) the old lady would listen in. when the call was over Gladys (Otto’s wife) would call the old lady to tell her the news.

Her answer, I know Gladys was listening.”

But the news was repeated--I think to make sure she got it right.

There were no separate telephone lines.

Instead, the wires were hooked up to the two strands of barbed wire fence. When they came to a gate, two tall poles, were put up to run the line across. One of the fences ran by the pasture.

One of the cows got out so often by the crawlings between the wires they put a poke on her. Two poles fitted on her neck. when the old man was on the phone and there was static he would say, “That durned old cow is trying to get out again.” She must have been a good milker and produced good healthy calves or she would have gone to the glue factory.

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Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

The man’s question is rhetorical, but it stays with me as I leave the little shop. Is there a kind of sadness in his voice or am I inserting that sentiment with my interpretation of his words? He asks the clerk, ‘what can you buy with twenty-five dollars for a young guy who has everything...who earns forty bucks an hour? What?’

In between the sounds of Christmas jingles wafting out into the streets and the shuffling footsteps of shoppers searching for gifts that will bring pleasure to their loved ones on Christmas day, there exists another sound. It’s the hum of those quietly occupying the sparsely furnished spaces of just barely making it. Even surrounded with the scenes and sounds of the holiday season, probably good cheer and shopping isn’t foremost on their minds.

Any time of year is difficult for people on fixed incomes but Christmas, oh

Gifts Christmas, arrives and brings with it a myriad of complicated challenges. You live in poverty but feel compelled to gift a little something to your offspring, even if he earns forty bucks an hour and wants for no material goods. Or, you live in poverty and you are alone, drifting like a ghost through the season, waiting for its sparkle to dissipate so that you might breathe again.

The Lloydminster Men’s Shelter can accommodate twenty-eight men each night. Executive Director, Laura Berube, confirms the facility is well-utilized. Even if you’re employed, it can be a challenge to find affordable accommodation in our area. An average single room rents for around $700.00 per month. One man reported viewing what he described as a ‘closet with a bed inside’ renting for $1100.00.

The Shelter is an option for men in need of temporary sleeping accommodation. For some, it’s a place to stay while they continue the search for permanent housing. They might have found employment, but lack sufficient funds to secure a rental. The Shelter provides some

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reprieve, allowing for a maximum stay of twenty-one days.

Berube says that the Shelter draws from a wide range of demographics. There are younger men, either newly employed or underemployed, and there are older men.

Currently, five residents are over the age of 65. One is 80 years old. These are not working people who require a temporary hand up while they accumulate enough money from employment to move on; they are men whose incomes are insufficient to support them.

While the Shelter provides a safe, warm place to sleep and some meals, it has neither the space nor the means to operate a day activity centre. Residents must therefore vacate the premises between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. For the employed, there’s a clear destination, but for others, it means finding ways to pass nine hours every day. To fully comprehend that reality, consider rising at about 7:00 am, readying yourself for the day, getting as much breakfast as is available, and then venturing out into the street at 8:00 o’clock in the morning.

It’s December. What are you wearing?

How adept are you at walking? What’s open at this hour? Who will welcome you?

What will you do when you get there? How long can you stay? Will anyone speak with you today? How do you feel? What time is it now? Why do the hours pass so slowly? How did you get here? How will you get back? What will become of you?

Will tomorrow be better?

Fortunately, there are good and charitable people in our midst. They work endlessly to ensure the continued existence of soup kitchens, day activities, transportation, warm clothing, hot meals in church facilities, outreach support and assistance to those who need it. And there are always those in need.

If you have the means to do so, donate some of your time, some warm clothing, or some food to one of the facilities in your area. They will accept it graciously at any time. And if you do not have the means to give, then take the opportunity to acknowledge some of the people who dedicate themselves to ensuring the day to day survival of the ones who depend upon them. They are the selfless angels walking among us.

It’s Beginning To Feel Like Christmas Susan Obrigewitch, Mannville School Submitted

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. The Christmas tree is up, decorations are everywhere and every morning the school is filled with music as our Elementary classes join together to sing Christmas songs in the multi-purpose room.

The Santa Anonymous boxes have arrived at our school. Please help us make Christmas a little more special for families who could use a little help at this time of the year. We would love to see our boxes overflowing with toys and food donations.

The boxes will still be here when we have our Christmas Concert if any community members would like to help fill the boxes.

On that note...Please join us for a ‘Whoville Christmas’ put on by our Elementary classes on Tuesday, December 16 at 7 p.m. The Christmas concert is that exciting time of year and the students are anxiously awaiting Show Time.

mas cards, and continuing to learn their alphabet.

Grades 2’s are busy getting ready for Christmas. They are creating ornament art to decorate the hallways and making snow globes to share as a special gift with their families.

The Grade 3 class with Mrs. Campbell is working on a poetry unit for the month of December. They are reading and responding to a variety of poems and learning about rhymes, verses, repetition, sound effects, and word choice. They are also trying their hand at writing a variety of Christmas themed poems including acrostics, sense poems, chinquapins, and syllable poems.

What a treat for some of our senior high curlers! They got the chance for an hour on the ice playing a little four on four with Randy Ferbey and Jennifer Jones on December 8. Randy Ferbey has won 6 Brier Championships and 4 World Championships. Jennifer Jones has won 1 Olympic Championship, 1 World Championship and 4 Heart Championships. There are or

have been considered the best curlers in the world! A huge thank you needs to go out to the Mannville Curling club for arranging this opportunity for our students.

Congratulations to the elementary students who entered the Rural Crime Watch Poster Contest. Posters were judged by grade separately between Mannville and Innisfree school and then the two schools were judged against each other by grade as only one first place poster per grade can go on to Provincial level.

Winners for Grade 5 were: First – Wyatt

Harder, Second – Magen Klassen, Third – Luca Mason and for Grade 6 were: First – Alexis Wowk, Second – Sara Tod, Third – Chelsea Hinton. Congratulations to Wyatt Harder in Grade 5 whose poster now advances to the Provincial level. This contest is sponsored by the Mannville, Minburn & Innisfree Rural Crime Watch Association.

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Winners of the Mannville, Minburn & Innisfree Rural Crime Watch Poster Contest were (from left) Luca Mason, Magen Klassen, Wyatt Harder, Sara Tod, Alexis Wowk, and Chelsea Hinton. Photo submitted.

The Grad Banquet tickets are now available at the local businesses, school or from any graduating student. Join in for the delicious turkey meal with all the fixings at the Rec. Center on Tuesday, December 16 starting at 5 p.m. Meals on Wheels is also available.

Our Kinder Kids are busy learning and practicing their Christmas concert songs, creating holiday crafts and decorations using their patterning skills, writing Christ-

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Dawn Hames Columnist

Quiche is another classic dish that has been around for centuries. Food historians have traced its original origins back to an area around the Germany and France border.

The German version would have originally been a simple smoked pork and egg pie, backed in a bread crust pie shell. I have not yet made quiche in a bread dough pie shell, but it sounds like it would taste delicious.

The French versions of quiche use a pastry crust. Historically, a quiche made of eggs and onions is called quiche

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Alsacienne. If the quiche is made of spinach and feta cheese then it is a Florentine quiche. Quiche Lorraine originates from the Lorraine region of France and contains smoked bacon.

The more modern versions of Quiche Lorraine have Gruyere cheese as well as the bacon.

I would say that this version is a Canadian style. Aged cheddar cheese can be used instead of the Swiss cheese.

Quiche can be served as a breakfast, a brunch dish, a luncheon or even and supper meal.

Complimentary side dishes suggestoins are a fruit salad, green salad, sliced tomatoes, pickles and fresh breads.

Quiche makes a great Christmas morning breakfast, as it can be made ahead of time. In fact it was our Christmas morning

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breakfast last year. It was so handy to pull it out of the fridge Christmas morning, and tada... breakfast is ready.

Quiche goes well served with coffee, tea, orange juice, white wine or champagne.

Place the pie shell into an 8” round pan.

This gives higher and straighter sides for the quiche.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Fry the bacon until crisp, and then remove from the pan and sauté the chopped onion and mushroom the bacon drippings Quiche until both begin to brown.

3 slices of bacon Remove from heat to cool slightly.

1/2 cup chopped onion In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 1 cup sliced mushrooms eggs, cream, salt pepper, dill, parme5 eggs san and Swiss cheese. Chop the bacon 1/2 cup cream 18% slices into small pieces. Stir in the bacon 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese pieces, cooked onion and mushroom.

3/4 teaspoon sea salt Pour this mixture into the pastry lined 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8” round pan and bake for 38 minutes at 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese 350 degrees, or until a toothpick inserted 1/2 cup chopped spinach into the center comes out clean.

1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve 1 pie shell 9” or make your own pastry hot or cold.

Showers Of Recognition Susanna Pankiw, Dewberry School Submitted

“We should be remembered for the things we do. The things we do are the most important things of all. They are more important than what we say or what we look like. The things we do outlast our mortality. The things we do are like monuments that people build to honor heroes after they’ve died. They’re like the pyramids that the Egyptians built to honor the pharaohs. Only instead of being made of stone, they’re made out of the memories people have of you.”-R.J. Palacio, “Wonder.”

School life is the culmination of hard work and lots of memories where people are building relationships, developing skills and attaining knowledge.

It is these relationships and skills that determine a person’s character. Over the last week, a shower of recognition cascaded from central office, flowed from the community and sprinkled down into the environment of Dewberry School.

A shower of citizenship awards were given to students for perseverance, dedication, leadership, volunteerism and sportsmanship. Students were recognized for their good deeds from as little as helping a fellow schoolmate zip up their jacket to assisting classmates with technological issues on their Chromebooks and stepping up to the plate to help out the staff during Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Seeing the students do such random acts of kindness is a heartwarming sight!

We know that they will become wonderful adults with such attributes. It also makes the environment at the school something worth walking through!

Early in the fall, the students moved through the community, meeting friends and family to sell magazines and fruit. The profits from these sales will go towards activities for the school, such as supporting the elementary swimming program, purchasing new gym equipment, and assisting with field trips.

Most of the student body took part in the process but a big shout out went to thirteen students that sold at least twelve items in the fruit drive and received a free movie pass: Nicole Dennill, Bronson Romanchuk, Paige Gregg, Mason Oneschuk, Remington Oneschuk, Trenton Fluney, Zachary McDonald, Duncan Brown, Presley Parr, Laramie Parr, Jelena Parr and Kyle Kjenner. Torin Johre sold an amazing $1200 with 43 magazine subscriptions. Way to go!

Our school was given a huge “thumbs up” from the Buffalo Trails Public School central office for approval on some renovations. $50,000 has been allotted towards the restructuring of a current classroom/workspace to make a CTS/ food studies/sublimation lab. Over the next month a staff committee will be set up to decide on the new floor plan for the lab. We are very excited to see this vision take flight. Renovations will begin over the summer of 2015!

A distinguished community member visited our school on Wednesday, December 3 bearing gifts. Former Mayor, Headley Dennill, donated team jerseys for the junior boys’ volleyball team. Headley is very proud of our school and wanted to make sure the students could display this pride while they were participating in games and tournaments. He feels that if they can experience this pride it will undoubtedly improve their performance.

Thank you so much, Headley, you are a

true pyramid towering in our world.

We are honored daily by the presence of heroes in our school, they set a wonderful example to others. The monuments are being erected through these random acts of kindness and continued

support.

We should all try to embrace the wise words of Richelle E. Goodrich, “Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone’s day.” There is no better day than today.

New Jerseys This photo is of Headley Dennill and the junior boys’ volleyball team sporting their new jerseys. Photo submitted.

CROSSWORD PUZZLES ACROSS 1 Floating ice 5 4-H (spelled out) 10 Sticky black substances 14 Jewish calendar month 15 Sleep disorder 16 Too 17 Second letter of the greek alphabet 18 Radiuses 19 Ave.’s opposite 20 With 22 Boat lowerers 24 Environmental protection agency (abbr) 25 Mountain range 27 Mortal 29 Ditto (2 wds.)

32 Ocular 35 Song by the Village People 38 Revolutions per minute 39 Type of flashing light 40 Date

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48 Concerning 49 Protein part, with ‘acid’ 51 Recycle 54 Medicinal drink 57 Winter sport 59 Philosopher 62 Plastic 64 Sandwich fish 66 Torment 68 Member of an Arizona Indian tribe 69 Tense 70 Piece 71 Little Mermaid’s love 72 Reflect 73 Beautiful woman of Troy 74 Beautify

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23 Struck 26 Prance 28 Rainy mo.

30 Choose 31 Alpha’s opposite 33 Wading bird 34 Coin 35 Young Women’s Christian Association 36 Complain 37 Coats 39 Cleft

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Business License Bylaw Submitted

The Businesses most affected by tive until the application is returned, the rate change will be the home occu- approved and paid in accordance with pation business with one employee. the Business License Bylaw 20-2014.

On December 2, 2014, Council for However this brings them in line with Copies of the bylaw can be found on the Town of Vermilion passed new what 542_1 Submitted TOV 216 wordsa Business License Bylaw other business are paying within the Website at www.vermilion.ca or on Business Bylaw. The Busi- the town and are not affected by the request at Town Hall.

SubmittedLicense

by Erin Miller ness License Bylaw was reviewed commercial tax rate increase that non for consistency with other municipali- residential properties will see in 2015.

BUSINESS LICENSEMost BYLAW ties in the province. municipaliAllof2014 regular business willBusiness receive License GENERAL MEETING On December 2, 2014, Council for the Town Vermilion passed a new ties charge a flat rate for a business notice of the Business License change Bylaw. The Business License Bylaw was reviewed for consistency with other municipalities in MANNVILLE and DISTRICT license where the Town of Vermilion along with an application for to update was charging Most a per municipalities employee rate. the province. charge their a flat information rate for a business license where the Town of AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY in January of 2015.

The Bylaw Vermilion wasestablishes charging a the per following employee rate.

The Business License is not effecWed., December 17th 2014, 7:00 PM rates: The Bylaw establishes the following rates:

License

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Ladies and gentlemen for supporting the ACW Tea at St. Saviour’s Church in the severe cold weather on Friday, Nov. 28.

Mannville Recreation Centre New members welcome.

Everyone is invited to attend.

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Hawker and Peddler $120/day to a maximum of $500 Annually Resident Business $150 Annually Home Occupation $150 Annually District Resident Business $150 Annually Non-Resident Business $ 250 Annually Non-Resident General Contractor $ 500 Annually The Businesses most affected by the rate change will be the home occupation business with one employee. However this brings them in line with what other business are paying within the town and are not affected by the commercial tax rate increase that non residential properties will see in 2015.

Submitted 5.4 perchange cent; Water All 2014 regular business will receive noticeWater of theConsumption Business License along with an Rate oneof per cent;The Garbage, Recycling application for to update their informationFlat in January 2015.

Business License is not Sewer zero per cent. effective until the application is returned, and approved and paid in accordance with the Business Vermilion water consumers will pay On behalf of the Vermilion Town Council, License Bylaw 20-2014.

Copies of the bylaw can be on thetoWebsite at that www.vermilion.ca from $3.31 $3.49m³ Mayor MacDuff said, “Budget Time is an increasefound 542_1 Bruce Submitted TOV 414 words 2015 Budget or on request at Town Hall.

Submitted by Denise MacDonald includes the costs to distribute that water to difficult. We are trying to keep taxes and util-

The Elk Point Community Choir Presents

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HELLO, DOLLY!

2015 Performances on March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with the musical play performance to follow. Cash bar available Performance held at the Elk Point Arts & Leisure Centre, 4605 – 57 Ave, Elk Point, AB Ticket price is $45/person. Tables seat 8.

Purchase your tickets by phone or email.

ity costs down, but we have increased costs our residents and purchasing of the water 2015 BUDGET associated with the services provided. We from ACE Regional Water. The Town will On behalf of the Vermilion Town Council, Mayor Bruce MacDuff said, "Budget Time is difficult. be monitoring the costs closely to ensure continue to keep increases a miniWe are tryingtry to to keep taxes and utilityto costs down, but we have increased costs associated with the accuracy of the 2015’s utilityto rates. mum.” the services provided. We continue to try to keep increases to a minimum.”

“We tried keep The overall dollar increase for a family of 4 is an The council has been approached by two within the CPI inflation rate of about two per cent but in some cases we could not accomplish this objective."

The bylaw council was has been approached by two groups since the bylaw was passed increase of $4.75 per month groups since the passed look- approximately looking for funding theirprojects projects so willwill be looking at those plusJanuary we will wait for the at the Elk Point Arts & Leisure Centre. effective for the billing periods to ing for funding forfortheir sowewe assessors valuation of properties in town before we do second and third readings.” be sent February 10, 2015. be looking at those plus we will wait for the Admission is $5 and tickets are available at the door.

On November 27, 2014, Council for the Town of Vermilion gave first reading to the 2015 Tax “We tried to keep within the CPI infla- Support our local charities by bringing an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item. assessors properties town Rate Bylaw valuation which givesof approval to the in 2015 Operating and Capital Budget and the five year tion rate of about two per cent but in some before we do second and third readings.” budget plan.

Phone: (780) 227-1420 E-mail: elkpointchoir@hotmail.ca we could not accomplish thisofobjecOn November 2014, Council and for the School requisitions 27, are not yet available have cases been included as status quo. The Town Vermilion collects the education tax on behalf of the province and has no control over the tive,” Mayor MacDuff said.

Town of Vermilion gave first reading to the School TaxRate Rate.Bylaw The municipality is requesting per cent in the municipal levy taxincrease rates have been established 2015 Tax which gives approval5.42 The in a Operating levy of $4,689,673.

The municipal rate results in an increase of 2 per cent for per on an expected growth of ten toresulting the 2015 and Capital Budgettaxbased the residential properties and the non residential properties an increase of 4per cent. cent for commercial and one per cent for and five year Thethe utility rates willbudget increaseplan. as follows: 2015. Recycling On average, residenSchool requisitions arecent; not Water yet available Water Consumption 5.4 per Flat Rate residential one per cent;for Garbage, and Sewer tial properties will see an increase of $10 and have been included as status quo. zero per cent.

Vermilion consumers will pay the an increase to their $3.49m³ that includes the excluding costs to to $3.31 $25 in property taxes The Townwater of Vermilion collects educa-from distribute that water of to our and purchasing the water from ACE Regional Water. that market value may have on tion tax on behalf theresidents province and has theof effects The Town will be monitoring the costs closely to ensure the accuracy of the 2015’s utility rates. the their assessment.

Council will review no control over the School Tax Rate. The The overall dollar increase for a family of 4 is an approximately increase of $4.75 per month 2015 budget when assessment and school municipality requesting 5.42 per cent effective for theisJanuary billing periods to be sent February 10, 2015. requisitions are increase in the municipal levy resulting in a The tax rates have been established based on an expected growth of available ten per centinforApril of 2015 andOnproceed second and third reading levy of $4,689,673.

The municipal tax rate commercial and one per cent for residential for 2015. average,toresidential properties will see to an increase $10 to $25of in 2their taxes the effects the tax rate bylaw.that market value may results in anofincrease perproperty cent for the excluding have on their assessment.

Council will residenreview the 2015 budget when assessment and school Sample Tax Properties (assuming no residential properties and the non requisitions arean available in April of 2015 and proceed to second and third reading the tax value): change in assessment due totomarket tial properties increase of 4per cent. rate bylaw.

The utility rates will(assuming increase no as change follows:in assessment due to market value): Sample Tax Properties

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Water Consumption Rate 2015 ($3.40 m3) Low End User Mid End User Garbage Rate 0% $18.04 1% (4 pickup) Recycling Rate (monthly) Water Rate (monthly) Sewer Rate (monthly) Water Consumption Consumption Monthly Total Water Consumption Increase Total Increase

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0%

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6%

$7.87

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$7.87

1%

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$10.07

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$10.07

0%

$10.07

5.4% 10.0 m3

$34.90

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5.4%

25.0 m3 $87.25

40.0 m3 $139.60

$99.30 $1.80

$151.65 $4.50

$204.00 $7.20

$2.05

$4.75

$7.45

Taxes Taxes on a Residential Property with an attached garage 34 years old approx. 1250 ft² 2014 Assessment 284,660 2014 Taxes Levied $2,995.96 2015 Assessment 284,660 2015 Taxes Levied $ 3,000.94 Increase $4.98 Taxes on a Residential Property with an attached garage 20 yrs old approx. 1472 ft² 2014 Assessment 315,790 2014 Taxes Levied $3,323.60 2015 Assessment 315,790 2015 Taxes Levied $3,329.12 Increase $5.52 Taxes on a Residential Property with an attached garage 5 yrs old approx 1500 ft² 2014 Assessment 391,700 2014 Taxes Levied $4,122.52 2015 Assessment 391,700 2015 Taxes Levied $4,129.37 Increase $6.85 Taxes on a Commercial Property: 2014 Assessment 418,510 2014 Taxes Levied $6,075.17 2015 Assessment 418,510 2015 Taxes Levied $6,139.37 Increase $64.20

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Fun, Free Activities For The Family This Holiday Season Jodi Simmonds, VIBE Coach Submitted

December can be a very special month filled with holiday traditions, visiting with friends and family, and wonderful food and holiday treats. The holidays can also be a time of financial stress for many people.

Is there a way to balance fun, family, and activities while at the same time relieving the financial strain of the holiday season?

Fortunately we live in a community where there are still lots of things to do as a family that doesn’t cost a thing.

Free public skating is available at the arena on Fridays from 4 to 5:45 p.m. and Sundays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. A special Santa Skate will be held on December 7 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the stadium.

The Vermilion Public Library continues to offer programming for families with preschoolers. Check out Kids Connection Wednesdays from 10:30 to 12 p.m. or Rhymes That Bind on Thursdays from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, December 14, Chris Olsen and the Vermilion River Naturalists will be hosting the Christmas Bird Count. Volunteer as a family to count

birds in the field or at your family birdfeeder. Contact Chris at 780-853-8590 or chris.olsen@lakelandcollege.ca for more details.

Volunteering can also be an amazing way to spend time with family this month.

Consider volunteering for Santa’s Anonymous or grab your snow shovels and help out a neighbour by shovelling their walks.

This year the Vermilion Provincial Park is a winter wonderland. Call up some friends and head to the park for some amazing tobogganing. Bundle up and go for a walk and tour all the beautifully lit homes in Vermilion. Recruit some friends and do a little carolling in your neighbourhood.

If staying inside is more your style, host a movie night for family and friends and show a Christmas classic like “It’s a Wonderful Life” or “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”.

Get creative and plan a Christmas trivia game and challenge your family to see how much they know about Christmas books, movies and music.

If you’ like a real treat, consider joining others in the community at the Ron Moses Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day at noon at the Vermilion Senior’s

Centre. Entertainment starts at noon and topics please contact your VIBE Coach, dinner is served at 1:00 p.m. Call Lynda or the Program Coordinator Pat Calyniuk at 780-853-1818 before December 22 to at 780-853-3718 or pat.calyniuk@btps.ca reserve rides, seats, or delivery. Dinner is free of charge and the company and entertainment is an absolute treat.

Remember that the holiday season doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Adding some fun, free activities while surrounded by the people you love can really help to alleviate financial stress while at the same time giving your family the opportunity to enjoy the true meaning of the holidays.

Enjoy!

The Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools Initiative (MHCB) is an integrated, multidisciplinary team approach providing promotion, prevention and early intervention addiction, health and mental health services to children, families and communities.

The VIBE Program is one of the 37 projects involved in this initiative led by Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health in partnership with Alberta EducaDEC. 6 & 13 AT 1 - 4 P.M. tion and funded by Alberta Health and Wellness.

DEC. 11 AT 6 - 8 P.M. For more information on free family activities and other health & wellness related

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TIPS TO KEEPING YOUR HOME HEALTHY AND SAFE:

Q: I LIVE IN A 1950'S HOME WITH OLD DOUBLE HUNG

WINDOWS. THE WINDOWS ARE PAINTED SHUT AND A FEW ARE BROKEN. WE HAVE SAVED AND ARE READY TO UPGRADE THE WINDOWS BUT ARE NOT SURE OF THE BEST APPROACH. WE HAVE LATHE AND PLASTER INSIDE AND STUCCO ON THE OUTSIDE.

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I have replaced windows like the ones you have described. I wish I had understood the difficulty of the job before I started. Here is my advice to save you time and money. As you describe the wall components I know how fragile they are and how difficult it is to change. The best approach is to stay away from the stucco and lathe and plaster all together. I recommend installing inserts into the existing frames. An insert is a sealed unit with a vinyl frame but no exterior brick mold or nailing flange. You simply remove the existing window and tracks that the old windows slid in. Next install the insert into this opening and seal it in place with caulking and quarter round or similar trims as directed by the window manufacturer. The new windows will be a little smaller but they will appear larger as they will be new and shiny.

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COMING EVENTS Cribbage Doubles Tournament Elk’s Lodge 5018 - 49 Ave. Thur., Dec. 11, 2014

Registration: 9:30 a.m. / play: 10 a.m.

Cost: $10/person, 60% money prize Dinner $10 All ages welcome. Phone 853-2518.

Christmas Market

Cribbage Doubles Tournament December 11 at the Vermilion Seniors’ Centre

Info, 780-853-4669

Register by calling: 780-853-4292 60% Prize Money All ages welcome!

Vermilion Farmer’s Market Dec. 2 from 10 to 4 p.m. at Elk’s Hall Dec. 9, 16, 23 from 10 to 2 p.m.

Please register early if possible.

Reg. 9:30 a.m. / Play: 10:00 a.m.

Cost: $10.00/person Lunch: $8.00/person

WE RESERVED YOU ROOM IN OUR COMING EVENTS SECTION ONLY $26 Call Vermilion Voice at 780-853-6305 OR EMAIL vermilionvoice@gmail.com

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Taking action will prove you are serious about what you say and believe.

Taurus

Make home improvements that will ease your stress by cutting costly living expenses. A partnership can help you take control of your life by giving you more time to spend perfecting your skills and marketing your services. Romance is highlighted.

Virgo

Libra

Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Don't feel obligated to make the first move. You are best to let situations unfold naturally and without interference. Put greater emphasis on upholding your promises.

What you do will reflect who you are. Protect your reputation.

Sagittarius Capricorn Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Speak up, share ideas and make changes personally and domestically. What you do now can help create a bright future.

Surround yourself with people you can count on and the things that make you happy. Don't settle for second best.

Gemini

Apr. 20-May 20 Underestimating someone's motives will be costly. Keep your finger on the pulse and your head clear in order to avoid someone taking advantage of your generosity and trusting nature. Don't spend unnecessarily. Put more time and effort into your job.

Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Put a little muscle behind your words. Following through will show everyone you mean business. The changes you make at home will help you build a strong base for a better future. Mix business with pleasure and excel.

May 21-Jun. 20

Cancer

Scorpio

Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Be prepared to make a move if necessary.

Organization will be critical in allowing you to act decisively. A close bond will form with someone you share common interests with. Don't hesitate to express your thoughts and hopes for the future.

Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Look into new job prospects. Networking will pay off if you reference what you have accomplished. Attracting interest in your talents will be the first step to achieving your dreams.

Don't stop when there is so much to gain.

Aquarius

Pisces

Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Think fast. A job prospect looks inviting. What you do to help someone in a tight spot will buy you respect and a referral that will shape a brighter future. Love is highlighted, and celebrating will encourage romance.

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Jun. 21-Jul. 22 Don't be a follower. If you want to do something differently, come up with your own idea and make it happen. Someone you least expect will attempt to mislead you. Protect your heart, your job and your reputation.

Feb. 19-Mar. 20 You have to clear your mind before you make a decision. An unrealistic view of a situation will cost you emotionally and financially. Don't make personal changes before settling pending disputes, legal matters or health issues.

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VES Students of The Month Mathew chmielewski-Tremblay, Grade 2B Mathew is a Grade 2 student at VES that demonstrates respectful behaviour each day at school. Through his quiet nature, Mathew continually shows kindness for students and staff at our school. Mathew is a good friend to others and is a fantastic example for his peers.

Great job of being the best you can be!

Payton Farkash, Grade 1B Payton a kind-hearted girl who lives on a farm with her mom, dad, sister Taelor, and brother Kipton. She likes to play hockey in the winter and ride horses in the summer. Payton shows great citizenship at VES by helping her friends complete tasks around the classroom. She is always the first person to volunteer when Mrs. Christensen needs help and loves to take care of the classroom. Payton demonstrates empathy by caring for her classmates. She shows respect to others by talking politely, saying her manners, and showing compassion for others. We are so happy to have you at VES, Payton! Congratulations on being the Student of the Month. This award is sponsored by the Bargain Shop. Photo submitted.

Barbara May Gets People Doing Cartwheels Nicole Crossan Reporter

During her “ Stumbling Blocks in the Workplace” talk at the Partnership Dinner on December 4, Barbara May had one audience member doing cartwheels while she coached him.

May did this to explain that when we are coaching our goal should be to get staff to the point where they know they didn’t do something correctly, then they will be able to start doing their jobs better.

If employers put all sorts of pressure

on their employees to keep going before they are ready, they may give up, quit, or crash.

A better approach, May explained, is for employers to give employees little tidbits of advice to chew on in bite size pieces, that way they can start by changing the little things rather than

feeling overwhelmed by not knowing where to start.

It is common for workplaces not to train their employees in the skills that they need, May stated, then proved her point by asking how many people who are called on to do public speaking at work were trained to do so in their work-

place.

All in attendance enjoyed a lovely turkey dinner with all the fixings prior to Barbara May’s presentation.

The meeting ended with an announcement that the next Partnership Breakfast will take place on March 5 and a survey conducted by Jean Vidal.

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This photo of the spectacular Sun Dogs was taken on Saturday, November 29 from Napa’s Location. Photo Karen Tomiak.

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Christmas Farmer’s Market

Solar lights And More christmas Decor The first Christmas Farmer’s Market of the Christmas season took place on December 2 at Elk’s Hall and there will be several more each Tuesday until Christmas from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ken West had a table with lighted glass boxes, lighted wine bottles and solar lights tied to upright decorative logs with cute figurines attached to them like the Seven Dwarves, Frogs, etc.

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r a i n b ow reindeer S e l l s candles Sandi Lecky who was selling Gold Canyon Candles and more was dressed for the season with her colorful, light up reindeer antlers on a Santa hat.

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Something For Those Difficult To Shop For Marie Moet cut and painted these Lazy Fence Sitters in the forms of Mrs. Claus, the gingerbread man, black bears and more cute designs. Alongside these were original wooden toys like frogs and ducks with wooden wheels and a string for children to pull them.

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Mannville: Santa Letters From The Grade 2 Classroom (Mrs. Karina Miller)

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Mannville: Santa Letters From The Grade 2 Classroom (Mrs. Karina Miller)

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Mannville: Santa Letters From The Grade 2 Classroom (Mrs. Karina Miller)

Ph. 780-853-1885, 5008 - 50 Ave.

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Mannville: Santa Letters From The Grade 2 Classroom (Mrs. Karina Miller)

Wishing Everyone a Safe and Blessed Holiday Season Cell: (780) 853-0650 Fax: (780) 581-0078

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE STAFF

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Mannville: Santa Letters From The Grade 2 Classroom (Mrs. Karina Miller)

McMinis & Company CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

As the Holiday Season is upon us, we are grateful for the loyalty and support of people like you. We value our relationship and look forward to working with you in the year to come. We wish each one of you A Happy Holiday Season and A New Year filled with Health, Love and Laughter.

Our Office will be closed for the holiday season from December 23/14 to January 2/15 inclusive.

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VERMILION EYE CENTRE DR. LEE J. MONEO, OPTOMETRIST

780-853-6501

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Holiday Hours: December 24 - 28 Closed December 29-30 Open from 9 am - 5 pm Dec 31-Jan 4 Closed January 5 Return to regular office hours.

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St. Jerome’s: Santa Letters From The Grade 1 Classroom (Lindsey McDermott) Dear Santa, I hope you enjoy the cookies and carrots and milk. I would like a pair of ice skates.

Merry Christmas!

Love Autumn

Dear Santa, I hope you have a wonderful Christ mas! I want a remote control car.

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Dear Santa, How is Rudolph doing? Please let me have a good Christmas. I hope you have a good Christmas too! I would love to get a really nice skirtshirt for Christmas!

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Dear Santa, I hope you have a safe trip. How is Rudolph doing? I would love new lego for Christmas.

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Dear Santa, I hope you will like my pictures I made you! I would love a new Wii-u.

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Dear Santa, I wish you will have a safe drive!

How are the reindeer doing today? I would like some Lego.

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Love Zander Dear Santa, I hope you like the good cookies I made! How is Rudolph tonight? I want a Anna and Elsa doll please.

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Love Adria Dear Santa, I hope that you have a safe ride!

Thanks for giving everybody pres ents on Christmas day! Please give me a I-pad.

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Love Jude

Dear Santa, I made cookies for you. I hope you enjoy the milk! I would love a watch.

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Love Reili Dear Santa, I hope you have a wonderful ride to each house. And how is Mrs. Claus doing? I hope she is good!

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Love Jullianna Dear Santa, I love you. And I will give you a plate of cookies! Will you get me a Monster High doll? Or a Lego set?

Merry Christmas!

Love Keyonna

Message From Santa A Warm Hello From Santa claus I visited Vermilion last Thursday night and spent some time with the friendly folks at the Senior Center after the Night Light parade. We enjoyed some hot chocolate and cookies and saw all the Christmas trees.

During my visit to the Vermilion Senior’s Centre I spoke with some young people and they all told me what they wanted for Christmas.

One young girl only asked for a shovel so she could help her parents shovel snow on the sidewalks. Now I know Vermilion has had lots of snow already so I delivered an early Christ-

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I just wanted that little girl to know Santa brought the present early so that she could use it now before Christmas and keep the walks clear for Christmas Eve. That little girl can stop in to the Voice office and let Sue know that it was her that asked Santa for the shovel.

Thank you for the good evening in Vermilion and now I must get back to work as it is a busy season up here.

Merry Christmas to all.

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Lakeland College Whoville Tree Wins Prize

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The Whoville Tr e e d e c o r a t e d by Leslie Johnson and Darina Shuber t of Lakeland College was the winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Festiv a l o f Tr e e s . T h e F e s t i v a l o f Tr e e s committee members Charlene Carey and Jessica Meroniuk presented the award to Lakeland College Award Presentation on December 5.

From left are Charlene Carey, office manager for the Chamber of Commerce, Leslie Johnson, Darina Shubert, and Jessica Meroniuk, Festival of Trees committee member. Photo Nicole Crossan.

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The Festival of Trees commit tee members Jessica Meroniuk, Brenda Bintz, and Charlene Carey would like to extend their gratitude to the Vermilion Senior’s Centre for providing a place to host the Festival of Trees, LMG for building the rope stands, and the businesses in the community for supporting this event. “Without trees to display, it wouldn’t be much of a Festival,” Carey said.

The tree auction raised a total of $2,350 and $1,625 of this was raised for Santa’s Anonymous. The tree registrations raised $620, and the door donations raised $785.77. There was a grand total of $2,912.60 raised for Santa’s

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She makes sure that the Green Room, backstage where the artists go before, during, and after the performance, is set up with snacks, coffee, tea, and cold drinks to the artists’ specifications.

We often hear the artists singing Val’s praises because of the wonderful TLC. Jo-Ann took over “front of the house” from Janice Jones when Janice retired from Lakeland College. Jo-Ann liaises with College Security to ensure the appropriate doors are open and then locked up at the end of the evening. She trains/orientates new ushers, fills in as an usher, helps set up or take down displays, assists in the stage tear-down, ensures the theatre and front end of the College are left clean, and trouble shoots any facility issues should they arise. The last one out the door, Jo-Ann ensures all is in good order and locked up. The rest of us arrive at the theatre, enjoy the show, and trundle home. It’s because of these two dedicated volunteers that we are able to just come out and enjoy the evening. THANKS and BRAVO, Val and Jo-Ann, from Vermilion Allied Arts Council and all our theatre goers. Photo submitted.

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The Vermilion Voice | December 8, 2014

Isaiah Jones Seeks Lost Christmas Treasure Margaret McCormack, St. Jerome School Submitted

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St. Jerome’s. The Elementary Students enjoyed decorating Christmas Trees in the front foyer with Mrs. Moir and Mrs. Lawrence. There is a forest of 30 beautifully decorated trees welcoming students and visitors to St. Jerome’s. Thank you to Mrs. and Mr. Moir and Mrs. Lawrence for organizing this event. There is also some wonderful Christmas artwork on display throughout the Elementary end.

The Elementary students have been busy practicing and practicing and practicing for the Christmas Concert.

This year’s play is called “Isaiah Jones and the Seekers of The Lost Christmas Treasure”.

Join the excitement as our young hero, Isaiah Jones, along with his friends search for the Lost Christmas Treasure, navigating levels of the video game as they go.

Cheer them on through challenge after challenge as they follow the Shooting Star the guides their way on a suspense-filled journey, leading them to their greatest discovery….the real Treasure of Christmas is Jesus!

The concert is on Thursday, December 18 at 7 p.m. at the Lakeland College Alumni Theatre.

Congratulations to the Grade 9 Girls Basketball team. They played their first game of the season on Thursday, December 4, when they hosted Marshall. The girls defeated Marshall 51-38 showing great determination and team play.

The Jr. Boys are holding their Home Tournament this weekend on Friday and Saturday. Come out and cheer them on.

The kindergarten classes visited the Fire Department for their recent Field Trip and had a SUPER TRIP. The students were able to try on the firefighters clothes. They met Sparky the Dog and got their picture taken with him.

The highlight was to ride in the Fire trucks and Rescue Unit to the arena where

they tried out the lights and horns! Thank you to the Fire Department for the excellent field trip.

Habitat Houses were given to the students this week to collect their coins in over the next two weeks. Student Council asks that all House Banks be brought in by Friday, December 12.

The Sr. High Student Council have organized the “5 Days of Christmas” for the high school students at St. Jerome’s. Monday, December 15 – BYOM – Bring Your Own Mug for Hot Chocolate, Tuesday, December 16 – Christmas Hat or Toque Day and lunchtime activity for the High School, Wednesday, December 17 – Red/Green, Ugly Christmas Sweater, or Tacky Christmas Tie Day, and Mass at 10:30, Thursday, December 18 – Elf Day and Food Band Drive, Friday, December 19 – Warm Fuzzies, Ethnic Lunch and Afternoon Activities.

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Varsity Volleyball Team At 2A Provincials Monica To, The spectator support both at the tournaJ.R. Robson School ment and from the live streaming feed was awesome. The girls would like to thank all Submitted Welcome, Mrs. Judy Smith, to J. R. their fans who supported them over the four Robson! She, along with Mrs. Schroeder, day event. What a ride!

Even though the season has barely make up our knowledgeable and efficient begun, the senior basketball teams are library staff!

After 29 long years, the J.R. Robson already dribbling their way into tournaGirls’ Varsity Volleyball team qualified for ments. Last weekend playing in Forest2A Provincials in Elk Point. The girls played burg and Daysland were the Senior Boys: against some great volleyball against the Dylan Carey, Morgan MacMillan, Thomas best teams in the province. Although the Nawrot, Greg Perillat, Ryley Schmahl, wins did not show up on the score sheet, Cameron Webb, and Donovan Yaceyko. most games were very competitive and On the same weekend, Jesse Axely, Erin thrilling to watch. “The team played excep- Lychak, Trista Throndson, Julia McKimtionally and were incredible ambassadors mon, Erin Ray, Brynn Bast, Kayla Farkash, to Marauder nation!” said Mr. Woodward. and Katrina Pries played in St. Jerome’s

tournament.

Yearbooks, fresh off the press, have arrived! Documenting the faces and events of the previous school year, pre-ordered copies as well as extras are available at the office for pickup or purchase. J. R. also has a selection of older yearbooks that can be purchased as well.

In anticipation of Junior High midterm exams and high school finals, a great resource for exam preparation is a provincial website called http://education.alberta. ca/parents/resources.aspx where study tips are available.

J. R. Robson’s office has a Santa’s Anonymous box collection for toys and gifts.

These will be picked up before students are

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on holidays. To raise funds for the same purpose, J. R. has also been collecting Canadian Tire; donations can be made at the office.

Reminder to parents: Please make sure to notify the school at all times if your child will be away, so we don’t worry about the safety or whereabouts of your child. This applies even to snow days or days that the buses aren’t running.

Don’t Forget: December 10: St. Paul Regional School League Games at J. R. (Senior basketball). December 12: Progress Reports. December 19: Pajama day and Pancake Breakfast. December 20: Winter Break begins.

Christmas Music In Full Swing Karen King, Vermilion Elementary School Submitted

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Christmas music is in full swing at VES. To start things rolling, the Kindergarten had their concert on December 4 in the VES gym. Then on December 8, the Grade 6

ber 11 – Grade 3 to 5 Christmas Concert; December 17 – AR Assembly at 10:45 a.m.; December 17 – Dress Red and/or Green Day; December 19 – Pajama Day; Decem-

ber 20-January 4 – Christmas Break; Jan. 5 – First day back at school; January 7 – Early Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.; January 19 – PAC Meeting.

Photos submitted

On November 28, the buses did not run because of the weather, so our school population was about two-thirds the usual size. On that day, many staff and students donned their favorite team’s jersey/shirt for Jersey Day. It was also Sports Day at VES. For about an hour in the afternoon, we split into four groups and played a variety of sports inside that included floor curling, Zumba, bench ball and relays.

VES drama students were set to perform on November 28 and 29, but due to unforeseen weather conditions, the plays were postponed until January. Caterer Pam Young had some fruit and squares made for the play that would not keep, so each student in our school received a little extra dessert. Thanks Pam. Each month, we study a different virtue at VES and this month, in conjunction with our year-round virtue of respect, we are looking at responsibility. Being responsible means that others depend on you; you are accountable for your actions; you make amends instead of excuses; you do your

students will be caroling around town. On the morning of December 10, the Grade 1-2 students will have their dress rehearsal at the college starting at 9:30 a.m. and then their concert will be that night at 7 p.m.

Grade 3 to 5 will have their dress rehearsal at 9:30 on the morning of December 11, with their concert that evening at 7 p.m. in the Lakeland College Alumni Theatre.

The basketball club season is right around the corner with Mr. Beecroft coaching again this year. There was a sign-up meeting on December 5. The season will run from the start of January to the beginning of March with meeting times set for Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. The club is open to any interested students from Grades 4 to 6. Students may come once or twice a week - whatever works for families. This will be a great opportunity to learn the skills of basketball and teamwork.

Dates to Remember: December 10 – Grade 1 to 2 Christmas Concert; Decem-

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Winter Warm Ups And Artwork On display at the Vermilion Public Librar y from December 2 to 17 is artwork that was made during Cindi Plant’s Heartworks Art classes. Pictured above, is Rylan Lehmann’s art which is on display at the library.

Tree Of Warmth The tree that offers warmth to those unable to afford to purchase warm winter clothing is on display at the public library in Vermilion along with a festive donation box for Santa’s Anonymous.

These Santa’s Anonymous donation boxes can be found at many businesses t h r o u g h o u t Ve r m i l i o n , including one at each of the schools.

Photos Nicole Crossan.

This piece by Abigail Laurence is another artwork that is on display at the library.

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Snowmobile Expo Nicole Crossan Reporter

“This is the largest vintage snowmobile show in Western Canada,” Chris Swan stated, and there was a good turnout at the third annual Snowmobile Expo in Vermilion on December 6.

“We were at 100 people within the first hour,” Warren Young, President of Vermilion Ridge Riders stated to give some idea of what kind of numbers they had seen pass through that day.

There were a total of about 90 sleds to view and approximately 65 of these were vintage.

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In addition to a central show, there were merchants from Klim, Decals and Sign Obsessions, Ski Doo, Arctic Cat, Yamaha, and Polaris and there were representatives from various clubs for visitors to speak with.

The small entry fee of $5/adult was well worth it considering that it included such freebies as a colourful selection of candy canes and popcorn and free admission for children. Many children were amazed to see the changes in how sleds were made through the years. Snowmobiles ranged in age from the oldest being from 1959 to the more modern sleds.

“Come out next year!” Young encouraged.

Myrnam river ridge riders Donate To Food Bank From left are Jim Zadorozny who accepted a cheque on behalf of the Vermilion Food Bank from Addam Saruk of the Myrnam River Ridge Riders snowmobile club.

A 1959 Snowmobile Posing with the oldest snowmobile on display this year, from left are Chris Swan, Jim Zadorozny, and Warren Young, president of the Vermilion River Ridge Riders snowmobile club. Photos Nicole Crossan.

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Basketball Begins At St. Jerome’s Congratulations to the St. Jerome’s Sr. Girls Basketball Team as they won gold in their home tournament this weekend. The girls started the tournament off with a win in front of the school by beating Viking 62 to 32. The girls started Saturday morning off with a win as they beat a familiar foe, Paradise Valley Trojans. The score was 67 to 54. The final was a nail bitter as the score went back and forth. The Spartans were trailing by a point as they entered the fourth quarter. The Spartans dug deep and beat the Ryley Rebels 55 to 52 to capture the gold. It was a great start to the season for the Lady Spartans.

Their next action is on December 10 as they head to Lloyd Comp to take on the Barons. Good luck girls! Back: Brent Wasylik (Coach), Emily MacMillan, Reese Bildfell, Katherine Pulyk, Tara Lebsack, Karley Dieken, Bailey Koebel, Jessica Kingston, Kaylie Krys, Brittany Partington (Coach) Front: Caylynn Cooper, Hannah Ludlage, Sydney Poliakiwski, Morgan Wilson, Kathleen Dieken, Tenille Chase, Brianne Wheat. Photo submitted.

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Marauder Football Recognizes Spirit And Players Of The Year Cathy Wolters Reporter

He didn’t know what football was until he came to Canada and hasn’t yet played a game, but Ismael “Gord” Uddin does embody what it is to be a Marauder and was recognized with the 2014 Phil McKerihan Spirit of Marauder award.

Uddin’s interest in Marauder football started when he began watching the practices while he was still in elementary school.

The field is across the street from his home.

The next year, when he was in Grade 7 at J.R. Robson, he again began going to every practice.

“Mr. Maier asked me if I wanted help,” says Uddin, now 13, who agreed to get involved and picked up the nickname Gord along with football knowledge. He became a fixture on the bench, even on road trips, with the primary role of water boy.

His dedication to showing up—he hasn’t missed a practice or game in two years— exemplifies true Marauder spirit. He also has been anxiously waiting to be old enough to don the pads and play, something he can do next year when he’s in Grade 9.

Uddin, who is currently in Grade 8 piano, is nothing if not willing to explore the sports beyond the soccer that he knew in Korea.

This season he’s a hockey rookie, playing at the bantam level with teammates who have been playing for eight years or more.

Hockey and football, he says, are “pretty much the best thing about Canada.” As for

Defensive award winners for Marauder football 2014 were spread among eight different players. Back row (left to right): Jacob Clampitt, runner up defensive lineman; Donovan Yaceyko, runner up most valuable defensive player; Ryley Bates, most improved player and runner up linebacker of the year; and, Devon Winter, runner up defensive back of the year. Front row: Carter Usenik, defensive MVP, top defensive back and rookie of the year; Scott Zielinski, defensive lineman and runner offensive lineman; and, Jeremiah Ball, linebacker of the year.

next year, he hasn’t yet decided if he’d like to be on the offensive or defensive side of the ball. “Maybe both ways,” he says, and smiles.

Another football rookie was a multiple winner at the annual awards night. Safety Carter Usenik, noted for his big hits on the field and touchdown saving tackles, was defensive player of the year, Rookie of the Year and defensive back of the year.

Donovan Yacekyo also made three trips to the awards circle claiming the 2014 Tom Fenton most valuable player nod, top special teams player and runner up as defensive player of the year.

Head coach Lorne Maier described him as “being the Marauder special teams” as Yacekyo was the team’s kicker as well as kick returner. A stalwart on defense, he also was a offensive weapon. Other coaches noticed the Grade 11 student’s accomplishments on the field.

“At league meetings coaches identified players who stood out for all-star awards. Donovan

Offensive player award winners were: Scott Zielinski (standing left) runner up offensive lineman; William Snider (standing right) offensive lineman; Colton Katuski (sitting left) offensive back and runner up offensive MVP; and, Brayden Chilibeck (sitting right) offensive MVP and runner up MVP, offensive back and special teams. Photos Cathy Wolters.

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and Brayden Chilibeck were both nominated,” says Maier.

Chilibeck, the Marauder’s leading rusher, was runner up to Yaceyko as team MVP, winner of the top offensive player and runner up as offensive back and special teams player of the year.

Scott Zielinksi repeated as the top defensive lineman for the Marauders and was runner up as top offensive lineman.

William Snider, who was runner up as most improved player, was the top offensive lineman. He was converted to the difficult position of centre during the season.

Ryley Bates, the season’s most improved player, was runner up to Jeremiah Ball as linebacker of the year.

Also recognized were Jacob Clapmitt as runner up defensive lineup, Devon Winter as runner up defensive back, and Tyson Pashulka as rookie of the year runner up.

Colton Katuski, offensive back of the year and runner up to Chilibeck as offensive player of the year, was one of only two graduating players. Katuski, one of the team captains and who played Marauder football from Grade 9, made gift presentations to the team’s coaches.

With the heavy hardware: Ismael “Gord” Uddin (left) McKerihan Spirit of the Marauders, Donovan Yaceyko most valuable player, and Carter Usenik, MVP on defence and rookie of the year.

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Honourable mention: VERMILION LIBRARY and ROCK SOLID Special THANK YOU’s The festival of Trees committee –Jessica Meroniuk, Brenda Bintz & Charlene Carrie, The Vermilion Senior Centre, LMG for building our rope stands. Finally, to the business community for supporting this event, without trees to display it wouldn’t be much of a Festival.

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A Sigh Of Disbelief Nicole Crossan Reporter

The game started out well with only one goal for Frog Lake by the beginning of the third peroid, but the game quickly went downhill from there.

An anonymous home spectator said of the Tigers, “They played like the toothless tigers tonight,” then shook his head and left the stadium. This echoed the communal sigh of disappointment as people began to leave before the clock rang game over on

Decisive Moment With two of their players in the penalty box, it was time for the remaining players to make a quick decision.

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The highlight of the game were the multiple fights that broke out and kept the game at a standstill with less than seven minutes left in the third period and left the Tigers with only three men to Frog Lake’s four. The rest of the players spent a few minutes in the penalty box.

A sigh of disbelief was heard from the home audience after Frog Lake scored their fifth goal with 1:09 left in the third period and the Vermilion Junior B Tigers still had no score.

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Elk Points Elks got the lead in the first two periods of the game, which kept the Vermilion Rock senior hockey team on their toes.

It is commendable that the Rock didn’t give up, but continued to work harder and harder as the game progressed into the third period and they still had no score.

The Elks had some good team work and great plays going for them, but Rock’s Randy Simmons (with the first goal for the Rock three minutes into the third period) and Lyndon Pulyk (with two consecutive goals shortly after) still managed to slip three nice shots in before the game was done, which made it a tie game. The tie didn’t last long, with 6:42 left in the final period, the Elks scored one goal followed by another two minutes later.

That left 4:56 for the Rock to try to catch up, and they did...try that is. They made a consistent and steady effort to score right to the very end, but were halted by a good Elks defense and some great saves by the Elks goaltender, Paul Boulianne.

One spectator commented that the better team won. “Elk Point has a stack of good players on their team.”

The Elks are fifth in the current SaskAlta League standings, while the Vermilion Rock must have a comparable team because they are just below them in sixth place.

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Local Added To Canada Winter Games Hockey Team Roster

Brad Lyon Submitted Erinn Baddock, a young lady from Vermilion, has been selected to be on the Female Team Alberta provincial hockey team that will compete at the Canada Winter Games, as announced in Calgary on December 3.

In 2011, Erinn Baddock was a member of

to attend the announcements in person, and they were joined by Team Alberta Honourary Captains Joe Colborne, Megan Mikkelson and Carla MacLeod. Each Honourary Captain represented Alberta at the Canada Winter Games: Colborne in 2007, Mikkelson in 2003, and MacLeod in 1995 and 1999.

“The coaches and scouts for both squads were faced with some extremely difficult deciCwg-male: Several members of the Team Alberta Under 16 male team were joined by Honourary Captain and Calgary Flames player Joe Colborne (white jersey).

Cwg-female: Several members of the Team Alberta Under 18 female team were joined by Honourary Captains and two-time Olympians Carla MacLeod (left) and Meaghan Mikkelson (right).

the Team Northeast (ATB Alberta Challenge) and attended the Team Alberta U16 Summer Camp. In 2012, she was a member of Zone 7 in the Alberta Winter Games and attended the Team Alberta U16 camp. In 2013, Baddock was a member of Team Alberta and competed in the National Women’s U18 Championships.

(This information was sent by Michael Kraichy, Manager of Team Alberta, Hockey Alberta.).

The Team Alberta Female Program is a two year progression for elite athletes that begins at the U16 age level and progresses to the U18 age level. The program feeds into Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence. Former Team Alberta Female athletes include Team Canada Olympic Gold Medalists, Carla MacLeod and Meaghan Mikkelson.

The 40 hockey players who will represent Hockey Alberta at the 2015 Canada Winter Games have been confirmed.

The rosters for the ATB Team Alberta Female (Under 18) and Male (Under 16) squads were announced on December 3 at the Scotiabank Calgary Saddledome.

Several of the selected players were able

sions in selecting the Team Alberta squads for the 2015 Canada Winter Games,” said Tim Leer, Hockey Alberta’s Senior Manager for Team Alberta. “Alberta is fortunate to have so many leagues, teams, and dedicated coaches who have worked with these players to help prepare them to represent the province against the best in their age groups from across Canada.

We anticipate strong performances from both squads in Prince George.”

In 2011, Team Alberta won Gold in the Female division, and Bronze in the Male Division. Alberta female teams have earned three medals since Female hockey was added to the Games in 1991, while Alberta male teams have earned nine medals since 1967.

Named to the Under 18 Female team roster are (home town in brackets): Goaltenders: Jolene Debruyn (Grande Prairie), Dayna Owen (Calgary).

Defence: Channia Alexander (Calgary), Abigail Benning (St. Albert), Codie Cross (Airdrie), Cayle Dillon (Edmonton), Emma Keenan (Calgary), Abbigail Niewchas (Cochrane), Daria O’Neill (Cochrane).

Erinn Baddock. Photos LA Media.

Forwards: Lauren Bowman (Calgary), Erinn Baddock (Vermilion), Kennedy Ganser (Provost), Shae Labbe (Calgary), Sarah Lecavalier (Strathmore), Amanda McLeod (Okotoks), Alexandra Poznikoff (Edmonton), Elizabeth Salyn (Edmonton), Taylor Sawka (Cochrane), Malia Schneider (Millarville), Regan Wright (Calgary).

“I would like to extend my congratulations to the 20 athletes who have accepted the challenge to represent Alberta at the Canada Winter Games. We had some very tough decisions to make, but we are confident that we have assembled the best possible group of athletes,” said head coach Howie Draper. “Over the next couple of months, our goal is to work hard to come

together as a team, so that we can produce our best possible performance in Prince George.”

Named to the Under 16 Male team roster are (home town in brackets): Goaltenders: Dane Dow (Rivercourse), Ian Scott (Calgary).

Defence: Jarrod Gourley (Calgary), Jantzen Leslie (Lloydminster), Ian Mitchell (Calahoo), Dylan Plouffe (Sherwood Park), Dominic Schmiemann (James River Bridge), Ty Smith (Lloydminster).

Forwards: Ryan Anderson (Edmonton), Jaret Anderson-Dolan (Calgary), Zane Franklin (Marwayne), James Hamblin (Edmonton), Jeremy Klessens (Innisfail), Brett Leason (Calgary), Logan Mazerolle (Grande Prairie), Ethan McIndoe (Camrose), Kobe Mohr (Lloydminster), Kyle Olson (Calgary), Josh Paterson (Edmonton), Ryan Peckford (Stony Plain).

“An individual assumes a large responsibility when he agrees to wear the Team Alberta logo, especially at a national event such as the Canada Winter Games,” said Mike Dyck, the head coach of the Team Alberta Male squad.

“I firmly believe that the 20 young men we have selected are up to the challenge, and will work hard, not only during the Games, but in their preparation during the weeks leading up to the Games.”

The 2015 Canada Winter Games are being held in Prince George, BC in February. Female Hockey (Under 18) will be held from February 14 to 20. Male Hockey (Under 16) will be held February 22 to March 1. All games will be played at the CN Centre and Kin II Centre arenas.

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