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Brette Poliakiwski from Vermilion took home the gold, as the youngest in her division, in the Under 21 Judo Canadian National Championships in Calgary on May 14. After overcoming surgery last October and making tough sacrifices to train far away from home, Brette has won a medal every year at Nationals but says it’s a good feeling to have finally won a gold medal at Nationals. Brette moved to Lethbridge at the age of 15 to train at the new Judo Canada Regional Training Center. The Poliakiwski family name is well known in Judo. Brette’s mother, Nicole says she is very proud of all her girls for becoming National Champions. Brette’s three older sisters had to fight for Saskatchewan because they trained in Lloydminster; but this year Brette was able to take home gold fighting for Alberta. “I didn’t really want her to go to Lethbridge, but she really wanted this opportunity to try. In Alberta, we never had any opportunity to train at a high-level club, until Lethbridge was granted the National training center for Canada,” said Nicole. “I could have gone for a National gold medal last year, but my coach told me to fight up an age division, instead of going for the gold in Under 18. He pretty much told me, you’re number one in Canada right now; you don’t need a medal to prove it. But I still wanted it,” said Brette. After foot surgery last October and being out for 3 months, Brette was back on the mats in January and obtained 2 silver and one bronze in 2 separate events. “That was all I had going into the Nationals, so I wasn’t really expecting to win. My coach told me ‘look you had a tough year with surgery, if you don’t do well, don’t be too hard on yourself.’ I went in and had an amazing day. I am so happy; I’ve finally got the gold medal now, and it’s a good feeling,” says Brette. “There were many times, she would call home crying, and her sister Sydney would take pictures of her cows and send them to Brette making her feel at home,” said Nicole. Brette speaks with emotion about how coming home to Vermilion on the family farm has meant to her. “It was a lot of pressure moving down two years ago, because I wanted to show people that it was the right thing for me to do to improve my Judo and accomplish my goals. When
Eye Of The Tiger After overcoming surgery this year and making the tough sacrifices training far away from home, Brette says it’s a good feeling to have finally won the gold medal at the Nationals. Photo Marie Conboy
things were going tough, it has always been like a vacation to come back home to Vermilion.” Even after surgery, Brette trained on one leg. Judo training involves 6 days a week, with weight training 3 times a week and cardio twice a week. Today, Brette is the highest ranked in Canada U 21, and has qualified for the Junior Pan America Games in Argentina on July 1. “I do feel very accomplished winning the National medal now because my goal at the start of the year was just to win a medal.” Brette started Judo crawling on the mats as a baby and began training at the young age of 5 years old. The 17- year - old says she is looking at a university in California that has a judo team but that she hasn’t made a decision yet. “My coach wants me to hold off on school and just go professional, but we’ll see.” The young judo champion will be watching the Canadian Olympic team competing in Rio. She knows many of the Canadian Judo athletes and says “hopefully we should get some good medals.” “The Olympics has always been my dream
for sure, but my coach tells me to focus on the short term goals for now,” added Brette.
This picture demonstrates Brette in white performing a choke on a girl from Quebec where the Quebec girl taps out and Brette gets the win. Photo submitted
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The Gannon family invites you to share in their ‘Hidden Lake Ranch’ Bed and Breakfast and campground facilities. Hidden Lake Ranch is located 14 km east of Vermilion featuring a manmade lake. The histor y of the area dates back to the early 1900’s when other locals dug a canal with slip and fresno scrapers in order to feed the lake using the Vermilion River. In the 1940’s there were also travelling Gypsies that stayed with wagons and a c ow at the lake. Beside the wagon trail that was left behind from
Settlers, there are multiple aboriginal ceremonial rings from the time when the Blackfoot and Cree were the local residents. Other stories about the properties history include several train robberies around 1913, as the robbers would board the train in Vermilion, and begin hurling China and loot off the train, as it slowed down for the snow that would pile high through the curves in the area. The tracks run directly past the canal. As a guest you are able to walk or ride the side by side ATV along the canal or wagon trail. You are also
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Canoeing is available at ‘Hidden Lake Ranch’. Photos Angela Mouly
‘Hidden Lake Ranch’ boasts a man-made lake.
Rug Hooking Experience At The Heritage Museum
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keepsake for the attendees and were handmade and generously donated by Mr. Ken West. On day three great designs were in progress and even some completed rugs. There are plans to use the rugs in campers, laundry rooms, kitchen, bedrooms and even to give as gifts. What better way to use hard to part with sheets than to weave them into new use. CLASS & Gwen were very pleased with the interest taken in Rug Hooking this session. Attendees for 2016 more
than doubled from 2015. There are plans for another course in 2017. Check out the CLASS website and Facebook page for course details. We would also like to note our appreciation to the Heritage Museum for the use of their facility and lovely environment for this course! Tom Kibblewhite was there to help with the facility while Gwen provided her excellent instruction. Take time to visit the museum which opened May 21 for the 2016 season.
The process of making hook rugs. Photo submitted
Brett Welker
May 29, 1989 - May 6, 2016 Brett William Welker tragically died May 6, 2016 at the age of 26 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Brett leaves to mourn him: his parents, mother Margaret Templeton, and father Terry Welker of Vermilion; siblings, Kristen Welker (Brett Manyluk) of Edmonton, Tanis (Ross) Robertson of Saskatoon, Karen Welker of Saskatoon, Colin Welker of Calgary; grandmother, Mona Templeton of Red Deer; aunts and uncles, Marlene (Brian) Mallard of Saskatoon, John (Denise) Templeton of Calgary, Scott (Judy) Templeton of Ft. St. John; nieces, Paula and Paige Robertson; and cousins and friends. Brett was born May 29, 1989 in Vermilion, Alberta where he lived until graduating valedictorian of his class and attending University of Alberta. Pursuing many interests while working in Lloydminster and Saskatoon, Brett loved his motorcycle, reading, gaming and music, always searching and researching his interests. Brett enjoyed motorcycle trips with his father, shooting, and baiting people into discussion. Brett lit up when playing with his nieces, hanging out with his friends, and chilling with his family. He will be forever missed. Those wishing to make a donation in Brett’s memory may do so to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan. Brett’s service may be viewed at http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/86773157
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On Sunday, May 15 around 1:0 0 p.m., a Vermilion family who wishes to remain anonymous found their garage on fire and was able to keep the fire from spreading to the house or nearby neighbours due to the fathers previous fire training and the sons’ fast reaction before the Vermilion Fire Department arrived on scene. The electrical fire was believed to have started in a toolbox and no injuries were suffered other than a minor burn on the fathers’ wrist and minor smoke inhalation which made them feel ill for a couple days, as there were toxic fumes, but they have no lasting effects. Wainwright Fire Depar tment received a call at 5:30 p.m. on May 15 that a home was on fire along Hwy 41 between Vermilion and Wainwright.
Fire Chief, Cliff Bethune said, “The in an agricultural town, and I would employees leave work to attend calls.” Roberts family was home at the time, like to thank employers for letting their said Krys. but everyone got out. It is tragic that a family lost their home, but luckily it was just material.” Two crew members and one fire truck stayed throughout the night to continue putting out hotspots. O n M a y 16 t h e Ve r m i l i o n F i r e Department responded to a car fire on 49 th Avenue in Vermilion. Deputy Fire Chief, Anton Krys said, “All indications showed that electrical wiring in the trunk was the source.” Krys verified that the Vermilion Fire Depar tment has been get ting calls Doug and Karen Roberts lost their home near Riverdale Mini Park in a fire on May 15. every day for the past two weeks with Photo submitted by Heather Dubreuil-Kitsch only a couple false alarms of fog and harrow dust. That leaves a d ozen emergency situations between fires and motor vehicle accidents. “I understand that it is a busy season
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Robert Sheppard has been operating a business in Islay for the last 56 years. The oldest of 3 boys, he has always had a strong work ethic. Sheppard spent the first 7 years of his life being raised 4 miles south of Kitscoty. He took Grades 1 and 2 there then his family moved to Kinnaird District where he schooled until Grade 9. In 1952, at 14 years of age, Sheppard set off on a musical adventure with 3 of his friends. “Not having traveled further previously, my group and I boarded a bus in Kitscoty and rode all the way to the CFRN radio station in Edmonton. The station was searching for young talent at the time, and I played guitar with my group on the air, a highlight of my younger years. While returning home, I attempted to open the window of the 1928 Chevrolet bus. Being older and in ill repair, the window came clean off and sliced my right arm in the process, leaving me with a scar to this day!” said Sheppard. While staying in the Kitscoty Boy’s Dormitory for Grades 10 and 11 Sheppard
recalls the winter of 1955 -1956. Sheppard said, “There was so much snow we were unable to get out of the building at first. We then had to take the telephone outside and hook it directly to the rural phone lines to call and find out how the weather situation was at home.” “In 1960, I opened the service and bulk station in Islay and was married that August. Part way through the decade I became involved with the Islay Community Association where we got the curling rink going again, and flooded the skating rink and kept the snow off it among other things,” said Sheppard. “In July of 1975, after 2 decades of working under others, and after sustaining some serious injuries that still affect me, I opened ‘Sheppard Mechanical and Welding’ in Islay, and I am still operating it after 41 years. My wife and I have been spending 3 months each winter in Hawaii for the last 31 years,” said Sheppard. Between work and travel, when he gets the chance, Sheppard enjoys curling and golfing. He also loves to spend time with his children, grandchildren, and great - grandchildren, some of whom he said have inherited his strong work ethic
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Robert Sheppard. Photo Angela Mouly
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Lorna Hamilton Editor
This past weekend was the famous Victoria Day weekend, also known as May long weekend o r M ay 24 we e kend. We look at it as the unofficial start of summer and the camping season. It’s the time we break out the travel trailers and tents, stuff our vehicles with barbeque items, sleeping bags, fishing poles and of course the yummy barbeque goodies that go so well with the many varieties of beverages of the weekend. Back home, in Newfoundland, May long weekend is almost as sacred as Christmas or any other famous holiday. It meant spending time in open gravel pits, bikes in tow and enough food to feed an army. Charcoal barbeques were an
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absolute must, countless bags of potato chips, and for many a lobster boil up was the highlight of the weekend. Fishing was a definite and 9 chances out of 10 you spent a couple of weeks beforehand out hunting for night worms in the dark with flashlights as they were the biggest, juiciest worms that no trout could resist. May 24 long weekend most importantly was the first official spring outing with friends and family. Newfie music would be blasting through your battery operated boom box or car speakers, and you could be guaranteed a few Newfie jigs among friends were going to happen. The other thing you could bet your bottom dollar on was crappy weather. For as far back as I can remember, there hasn’t been one May Long weekend where at least one day of it wasn’t pouring down rain, snowing or cold enough to
skin you. The weather could be beautiful for days and days and look great coming up to the weekend, but you always knew to pack winter coats and heavy blankets. Is May long weekend cursed? I had always thought so when it came to the weather. Each year, you can see and hear the excitement in people as they plan out all their activities for the weekend. I don’t even make camping plans anymore and maybe I can be called a humbug, but the same words echo from my lips year after year, “Yep everyone is gung - ho for the weekend, but you can be sure the weather is going to suck. It always happens.” I had originally hoped that moving away from Newfoundland; my luck would be better. Alberta was going to bring me nice May weather, and I could finally enjoy a nice warm May Long weekend. Well, that
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didn’t happen. Ten years later and I still can’t say it has happened. Last year I made a Facebook status about the weather along with a photo. My status went along these lines, “Yip it’s May Long and how do I know? Surprise surprise, it’s raining!!” This year with the beautiful weather we have been having lately I thought the curse would be broken, but nope it wasn’t. I muttered to myself; “Yep it’s May Long weekend cause it’s raining!” This year I didn’t feel so bad about the rain because we needed it soooo badly. We have all been doing rain dances in the hopes it would rain because the fire hazard as been so extreme. This year, the curse of May Long weekend is one I can totally accept. I hope, even with our not so great weather, everyone had a safe and fun-filled weekend with lots of memories made.
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clothes”. Dear Editor, I read the local papers every week Today I had a large box of clothes and read about all the money that is to give to the Community Closet and given to our local Clubs and Church’s Rose Hardy said, “We don’t want more and I think “Great” but now where do
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The spirit and strength of our Province has been proven once again these past weeks as individuals, businesses, organizations, and municipalities have stood beside Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo as they battle devastating wildfires. The overwhelming support from all corners of our Province, and our Country, shows the determination of Albertans and Canadians to unite with a spirit of humanity in the face of such tremendous challenge.
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On behalf of County of Vermilion River Council and Staff, Reeve Daryl Watt sends best wishes to everyone involved in the wildfires. “The dedication of hundreds of volunteers has been key in protecting homes, infrastructure and most importantly - lives - in the Fort McMurray area. We know if something like this were to happen here, that same support network would come to our aid. Thank you to all the local communities, individuals and businesses for your fundraising and support initiatives to assist our fellow municipalities.”
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On June 3, the Vermilion Golf Club will be hosting the 19th Annual LIONS - CNIB Golf Tournament. “The tournament usually sees 50 to 60 golfers and usually raises about $5000,” said Committee Member Cliff Rolheiser. Half of the proceeds from the golf tournament will be donated to the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind), and the other half will fund the Vermilion Lions Club playground development projects and Santa’s Anonymous. Most parks in Vermilion have been funded by the Vermilion Lions Club. Also, the Alberta chapter of the CNIB has members located locally that have provided vision help to people within the Vermilion community.
we drop off our donations? I suggest to give and those who choose to shop some of this money be used to rent a there. larger store or someone step up and Let’s hear more from Vermilion and start another store in Vermilion. It would area residents. certainly accommodate those who want Respectfully Grace Brokop
A donation of $1 per capita (a total of $8,116) will be made on behalf of the County of Vermilion River to the Canadian Red Cross to assist with the needs of the evacuees. As well, the County of Vermilion River remains on standby to send further emergency resources or provide other support should the need arise. In east central Alberta at the AlbertaSaskatchewan border you will find the
County of Vermilion River, which is home to 8,116 residents, 7 unincorporated hamlets, 4 villages and 1 town. The many features, amenities and opportunities in our municipality make it a sustainable, vibrant and diversified community with opportunities for all. Our municipal operations are based out of Kitscoty, Alberta – in the heart of a prosperous agricultural entrepreneurial spirit filled region.
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Around The Campfire
Neil B. Stratton Columnist
So far this spring I have risen to more beautiful sunrises t h at were su m m erlike than most years during actual summer already; it has been one of the best springs I have experienced in 60 years. We do need the moisture for the newly planted crops of our farming neighbours and our gardens; outdoor stuff needs a good wash, and it will make our green world even greener. It will also help out with the wildfires in our West provinces. The fires still burn rampantly and have done its worst to most of the northern Alberta communities in its path. The Fort McMurray fire was disastrous and spread so quickly it was absolutely scary; it was/is also much bigger than most think and in its wake it will take years to recover. Fire bans and off-highway vehicle bans are still in effect, and the fire hazard is still rated high all throughout Alberta; we all have to use caution and try to help in any way we can, as it can happen to any of us. Unfortunately, with the outstanding weather, there are always side effects such as the fire hazard, and we are hoping it’s not going to be a drought year to make things worse. Although I take the time to enjoy our outstanding morning sunrises, the rest of the day seems to be a blur; it seems the harder I work this spring the bigger the list gets. Speaking of gardens, I should have had the garden done already as most have taken advantage of the early and perfect spring. Most years the garden doesn’t go in until the May long weekend, but with cooperating conditions
we could have been weeks ahead of the normal planting season. There have been quite a few years that the garden didn’t get in until after the May long weekend; as it has been famous for rain and even snow. I had ever y intention to make it happen this year; I had to get my potatoes in before I ate all my seed potatoes up from last year. The red potatoes I grew were so tasty and lasted so long that I am still enjoying them. As long as I get my potatoes in the stress is off; since I am literally a “meat n potatoes” kinda guy; my potato crop means the world to me, and I can already taste those fresh garden gems already. I knew if I could get the potatoes and corn in this past long weekend I would be extremely happy. I knew I would have to put a few things on standby just to do that since I have the garage at the cabin and the puppy’s kennel projects on the go, plus all the normal stuff I have been exhausted. Thankfully, two weekends back the boys at the cabin needed a break, so I had the entire weekend at home, and I spent hard time on the kennel. I worked till dark on Friday and even surprised myself by sleeping in until 10 . 0 0 a . m . o n S a t u r d a y. I r e a l l y needed it and hadn’t done a sleep in for so long; I can’t remember the last time. Regenerated, I went hard on the kennel because I promised Miss Oohohh it would be done that weekend; a project that I have had 60 hours into already. By Saturday evening, I had the main kennel complete except burying some of the chain link fencing s b el ow groun d. T he kennel i s a nice size; it is 32 X 16-foot space or 512 square feet, and her Alaskan Malamute style house is a spacious 4 ft X 8 ft house. The main house is 4ft
X 4ft with a 4ft X 4ft sunshade area, which has the sides, back and roof cover, but the front open. The house is a box shape with a flat style roof as the Alaskan malamute love to lay on the roof. When I had my d og team in the winter I used to put a foot of fresh straw in the house and cover the doorway with old wool blankets; but when I would go to feed the dogs the next day all the straw would be kicked out of the houses and the blankets ripped off the doorway and shredded. The dogs sleeping comfortably on the roof of the house in minus 30 - 40C weather. I decided it was time for her to enjoy the fresh air and kennel, so I loaded up all her toys from the shop…which filled a wheelbarrow, filled up her huge stainless water dish, and t wo food containers with different types of dog food. By the time I got her all tucked in on her favourite blanket in the dog house, it was dark and as I walked away she whined and paced a bit. I felt guilty during the night and checked up on her, and she was still whining and fretful. I’m not sure whether she was scared of the dark of the outdoor world or if it was just the change from what she has known since a pup, but she wasn’t happy. I got up at sunrise and let her out; she looked tired, and I don’t think slept all night. She also started to dig a hole under the chain link on the ground/grass part of the kennel where her house is, and she gave me that “female not happy” look. I tried to comfort and pet her but I got the cold shoulder, so we went for a quiet little walk. After the walk, I opened the big overhead door on the shop to do chores, and she immediately went to the kennel picked up her
plastic dish full of dog food and walked it straight inside the shop, well to say the least that made me feel like a real hero. After taking care of a few customers with bows, I started the final stage of t h e ke n n e l. I p l a n n e d o n b ur ying a piece of the chain link fence on the bare ground part of the kennel which involved digging by hand two feet deep by two feet wide all along the inside edge of the kennel to make it escape proof even by her digging, which she was obviously already planning. As I dug she was eagerly helping me; dirt was flying everywhere, I honestly think she thought I was helping her dig an escape tunnel. I knew that would take a lot of digging, but I had no idea how much as that was a pile of earth to move, but I successfully buried the chain link and secured it to existing fence and buried it again. The project took me until supper time so, so much for my regenerating sleep in the day before. Oh, and guess who slept in the shop last night?…At sunrise this morning I let her out for our morning walk, but this time, she brought her dog food dish bac k to her new home in the kennel, and we will see how she feels about being in there during daylight hours while I am in town…stay tuned. When The Smoke Clears Some may think those with a new puppy make it their whole life…however, I know that the puppy just makes our life whole.
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Franklin Wolters Columnist
B a c k i n t h e 70 ’s you c oul d sit d own with your local “Ford” dealer and go over the specs and really build a vehicle to your desires. It was possible and easy. With all the lots of every make and dealer crowded to the corners with new vehicles now, I wonder if you still can. Well, anyway I decided I wanted a half ton that was totally made for the roads and hills I lived in, with no-frills or shiny chrome to tear off in the brush. It had to be a 4x4 and have a robust six cylinder engine that was easy to service and be economical to drive!! I shunned power steering even, which was a mistake, I didn’t know any better I guess!! I got the high output heater and the best seat though. I wanted to be warm and comfor table and it had manual lo c k ing fro nt hu bs an d t wo s pee d transfer c ase. It was made strong and durable, and it was bright red for safety too. Yes, the time came I was ordering exactly what I wanted; everything had to be for a totally functional truck and no fancy electric windows or things to go wrong. Plain Jane was all I wanted!! Well, I checked out all the options and made the deal and just hoped it wouldn’t go wrong before the new one arrived!! It seemed like forever, but I don’t remember exactly how long it was before Webb’s called and told me my truck had arrived, but needed a pre - deliver y done before I could
Margaret Lonsdale Columnist
Each one of us can name one or two key persons who exemplify characteristics to which we ourselves might aspire. Sometimes it’s a teacher, a mentor. It might be someone whose virtues we’ve read about but never actually met. It could be anyone. It’s natural, while navigating our own paths, to look for examples of what might eventually develop into our own personal definition of a life well lived. A good life. A good life could involve effecting a change for the common good. It might be a life goal, for example, to advocate for the homeless or become an activist for animal rights. We may decide to lend our voice to those we perceive as having none to speak up for them. We might seek notoriety, fame, adulation of the public for some skill or talent we believe in our possession and worthy of celebration. For some, a good life is attached to a perception of success through an accumulation of material and monetary wealth. I suppose there are those who would define living a good life as simply getting through it, neither inflicting nor suffering any harm in the process. Thousands of articles have been written in attempts to provide a single definitive answer to the question ‘What is a Good Life?’. We can observe and read and listen to others’ stories ad infinitum. Some parts of those stories may even resonate with our own experience. But other people are not us. We must write our own story and it’s only by doing so that we can determine for ourselves what matters most, what defines for us a good life. Last night we comforted the Yellow Dog during her last moments. It was her 16th and final birthday. Through the sadness of the experience and in the aftermath, I’ve reflected plenty
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The Resurrection Of Old Red
drive it. I felt like a kid waiting for the summer holidays to start!! Come the day I brought my old truck in and stepped into this beautiful Ford 150-1975 model. It was just so very wonderful, my own idea of a perfect vehicle. I stopped off at consolidated salvage and I bought material to build a nice brush guard to protect the grille when I did a little brush running, and a guard for protecting the back window and the top of the box. I also made a heavy duty hitch for pulling trailers etc!! I pulled a rubber tired hay rack with it to haul bales out of the field come winter, without the benefit of snow plowing. That little truck was hard to stop or even slow down. It climbed any hill, I headed up, some so steep you wondered if it would come over backwards. No matter what chore I had to do my truck fulfilled its roles as I knew it would and never had a problem of any kind for years. As t hin g s ha p p e n, my m arr iag e failed and I lef t “Old Red ”, by then behind so my ex could feed her share of the cattle, and I bought a vacuum truck and took on the work of cleaning septic tanks around the country. Several year s later, when I was working in my home neighborhood, I happened to look back in the trees and there sat, to my surprise, my “Old Red” truck sitting with all the wheels off, resting right on the frame. I had a phone in my work truck and phoned brother Elmer. I said “I found my old truck, can you come help me!!” Well, we jacked the old gal up and Elmer brought sheels that fit and he engi-
neered to tow it home somehow. Well, after about a year of work we fixed the par ts that had failed. The rear differential had failed because the rear differential seal had failed and it ran out of oil. Elmer had wrecks that had parts that fit and we threw away the metal box as it had taken a lot of harm in its life since I’d seen it last. In the rebuilding process I found a nice metal deck for an engine mount I think and was able to mount it nicely in place. I had Don Karlson make me a front end that came up to the top of the cab and mounted lights to shine on the
load. I had a new model seat installed to replace the worn out one. It came from a wrecked truck that was only a year or so old, but it fit like the original. Quite a surprise! I had a new head liner installed and had the cab painted red again. The deck and front end were printed black. Man did it look smart. Finish the rebuild I converted it to propane fuel and in a brave gesture I decided to take it to Texas and visit my friend in San Antonio. That’s another story. It was quite an adventure. I’ll tell it next time!!
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upon those words and their meaning. A good life. We utter such words during times of loss. We say them to ourselves and we say them to family members having a hard time dealing with a departure: She had a long and good life. We repeat them as though by saying the same thing over and over again, we might feel better about saying goodbye. We repeat them as though the heartbreak of an absence could be lessened by mere words. It doesn’t work. Grief is grief; you cannot duck and expect that it will miss you. Best to honour your fragility. Meet the dirt of it head on. A good life, I’ve decided (at least for today) is one lived with the capacit y to recognize joy in the present moment. It’s one lived in the presence of those who love you unconditionally and embrace your love for them so completely, they sometimes seem oblivious to it. It’s having enough to eat when you’re hungry and something to drink when you’re thirsty. It’s a warm place to sleep. It’s being satisfied with the simplicity of being included, invited along no matter the destination. It’s unequivocal acceptance of who you are in any circumstance, in any company. It’s security and contentment in shared quiet moments. It’s humility. It’s the ability to forgive someone else’s mistake. It’s unwavering friendship and caring, even when it’s inconvenient or challenging. It’s someone walking more slowly beside you because they notice you can’t move with the ease you used to when you could run like the wind. It’s knowing you won’t ever be left alone when things get difficult. It’s knowing that you can count on someone to sit with you as you slip off into the big sleep of dog dreams when it’s time even when they don’t want you to go. It’s knowing you’ll be remembered well after long you’re gone, because your life counted. Your presence, however brief or prolonged, made a difference. You
were a part of something deep and true That, at least in part, defines for me a and real, an unbreakable mutual bond. good life, one very well lived.
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How would you like a homemade pie, with a pie crust in which you don’t have to mix up, roll out and clean up after? This impossible pie is made as fast as you can put all the ingredients in your blender. While it is baking, the magic happens and it somehow forms its own unique crust and you are left with a creamy coconut pie that is a dream to whip up. Don’t imagine a flaky pie crust with fluted edges, because that is not what this crust is like. This pie is perfect for busy people that want wholesome goodness in a dessert, without creating
Angela Mouly
The Vermilion Voice | May 23, 2016
Impossible Pie
a big mess. The pie is typically served cooled, as is, without a topping, but because there are some egg whites left over, you can choose to whip them up into a meringue and have this yummy pie topped with fluffy goodness. You will use 4 eggs for this pie, and you will be separating out 3 of the whites. This is a good recipe for pot luck, a summer picnic, barbeque, or to whip up when you have family or friends coming over. The grass roots origins of this recipe can be traced back to 1968 and it was later commercialized around the mid 1970’s by General Foods and General Mills to sell their angel flake coconut and Bisquick baking mix. They marketed it as “Impossibly Easy Pie”. The original recipe uses 4 whole eggs in the recipe,
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blender and blend until smooth, about a minute. Pour into a greased and floured 9” pie plate, sprinkle with nutmeg and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Meringue 3 egg whites 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional) Combine the ingredients and beat with an electric beater until the eggs form soft peaks. For successful meringue be sure that there is absolutely no egg yolk in the egg white mixture. It is also useful to know that the egg white will whip up better at room temperature. Top the filling with the meringue, and bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes until lightly browned. Allow the pie to fully cool before slicing.
Lakeland Runaway Results
placed 3rd in the 5 km men’s division. Mansfield improved his time from last Local results include Vermilion’s year by 12 seconds. 15 - ye a r- o l d S e t h M a n s f i e l d , w h o Mansfield was encouraged 2 yearsReporter
UPCOMING AUCTIONS Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. UFA SPRING CLEARANCE
Sale Location: Heritage Building, Vermilion Fairgrounds. Doors & Windows* Variety of Gates & Panels* Shingles* Assorted Cull Lumber* Clearance Hardware* Plus Much Much More. For more information, please call Jack at 780-853-5323. CONSIGNMENT: 1965 MF 65 Tractor (FE Loader, 3PT Hitch with Top Link, Approx. 50 HP, Diesel)* Heat Exchange Unit (New)* 5th Wheel Hookup for a Camper Trailer* 5' Box Scraper (3PT Hitch)* Blade (3PT Hitch)* Scaffolding* Building Supplies (J Channel, Metal Trim, Vinyl Fascia Support, Metal Edging, Metal Corner Pieces), Panels & 24' Wind Fences. Call Stewart Auctions for information.
Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. David & Giesele Callaway & Consignors
Sale Location: From Islay, 8 Miles North on Sec Hwy 893, Just Before Twp. Road 524, East Side. EQUIPMENT: Westfield Drill Fill Auger* 11' Ezee On Disc* 24' Cockshutt Cultivator* JD 535 Baler* 9' 1360 Haybine* 55' Harrows* Ezee On FE Loader #100* (2) Bale Buddies for Round Bales* 10' Yard Water Hydrant (New)* Hyd. Wire Roller for 1/2T Trailer* Solar Water System* 18.4.38 Dually Tires w/Clamps LIVESTOCK EQUIP: Headgate & Alley* Tack (Halter Bits, Blankets, Pads)* Western Saddle* Palmer Cap-Chur Livestock Tranquillizer Pistol & Accessories* Apollo SK-34 Liquid Nitrogen Artificial Insemination Semen Tank* AI Accessories (Straws, Inseminating Tubes, etc.)* Veterinary Supplies* Hip Lifter for Cattle* (3) Rubber Tire Waterers* Horse Feeder* Round Squeeze Pen* Hoof Trimming Cage* Portable Manger* Plastic Feed Cart* Misc. Posts SHOP & TOOLS: 5000 Watt Generator* 30 KVA PTO Gen Set (Katolite, on Trailer)* Forney Welder* Rockwell Table Saw* Mitre Stands* Ladders* Mechanic Tools* Construction Equipment & Supplies* Metal Work Bench HOUSEHOLD: Metal Office Desk & Chair* Power Tred Treadmill* Press Weight Bench with Weights SPORT, RV & CAMPING: 1978 Yamaha XS1100 Special (24992 Miles)* Coleman Portable Camping Hot Water System* #400 Yamaha Quad. MISC: Burbank Antique Wood Stove With Warming Oven (Converted to Gas)* Car Top Carrier* Fuel Tanks & Stands (250, 300, 500 & 1000 Gal.)* Push Lawn Mower. For more information, please call David at 780-808-0718. CONSIGNMENTS: Assorted Cattle Feeders & Free Standing Panels* Portable Steel Cattle Chute* Cattle Handling Equipment. For more information, please call Danny at 780-853-7637. (2) HayBusters No Till Drill (8')* Tandem Flat Deck Trailer (Loading Ramps, Good Rubber). For more information, please call Curt at 780-853-3784. Highline 6600 Bale Shredder* Jiffy Bunk Feeder (250, with Scale)* MF 35 Swather (21')* NH 456 Hay Mower (9', Trailer Type)* Flexicoil Sys. 62 Sprayer (85')* Post Pounder. For more information, please call Mike at 780-853-3384. (2) Bale Feeders (3 1/2" Pipe, Holds 2 Bales). For more information, please call Jacob at 587-280-0059.
Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. WAYNE & PAT REID
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ago by his Grade 7 teacher who saw year, lots of fun, and the best part is that he could run, so he now runs for crossing the finish line because you leisure and long distance school track. know that you are done!” Mansfield said, “It was warmer this Race results are as follows:
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Sheila Gelinas
1:51:00
Eric Mosley
1:30:30
Crystal Bender
1:55:03
Paul St. Amant
1:32:14
Brittany MacMillan
1:59:00 Pierre Sylvestre
10 km Run Nadine Farkash
1:37:41
10 km Run 49:36
Kevin Tomlinson
47:57
Ellen Van Wageningen 51:17
Andrew Basaraba 47:58
Shannon Anderson
Tom Kennelly
52:03
5 km Run
50:18
5 km Run
Abbigale Kirsch
21:45
Alain Goguen
19:56
Jackie Yungblut
24:20
Tyson Moneta
21:43
Kelsey Pillman
24:26
Seth Mansfield
22:36
2 km Run
2 km Run Shelby Craswell
11:12
Cole Kennedy
10:05
Ella Byrne
14:31
Joshua Hutchens 10:30
Kenzie Byrne
20:17
Zachary Gorkoff
11:53
CORRECTION In the May 16 Issue the caption for a Lakeland Runaway photo stated that 11-year-old Abigale Kirsch from Lloydminster came in 3rd in the 5 km race in the ladies division. It should have read that Abigale Kirsch from Lloydminster came in 3rd overall in the 5 km race and 1st in the ladies division.
LAND & EQUIPMENT AUCTION Remy & Sarah Rajotte Friday June 17, 2016
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Marie Conboy Reporter
Council for the Town of Vermilion passed a motion allocating 1.1 million for the build of a new maintenance shop at the council meeting on May 17. Thir teen bids were received and reviewed by an Evaluation Committee, Council discussed the different quote options and variables in the proposals submitted. After much consideration, Council decided to go with Dundonald Homes Ltd. as the contractor at a budget of 1.1 million. With the contractor and design team now in place, the detailed design will begin; the aim is that construction will start as soon as the design is finished. Director of Transportation and Utilities,
Derek Young said he believes that the new build is a valuable project and investment for the community. “We will be working with Dundonald Homes to establish the design details over the next few weeks and determining whether we should use wood or steel. It’s going to be located north of our existing shop at 3912 52th Ave. It’s important in the winter to have our equipment ready to go in a heated environment. Our public work staff will work there. It’s our hub for our maintenance operations. We are anxious to get moving on this right away and we are aiming to have the build completed and ready to be used by the end of 2016,” said Young. “We will be using Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) money and reserve funding,” said Mayor Bruce MacDuff.
“The existing shop is currently being “With the price the same per square used to store the trucks, the grader, the foot, I would go with steel,” said Councillor snow loader and the snow blower is small opportunitiEs Harp Khela. EmploymEnt in Canada’s arCtiC and it doesn’t have enough room to store “With a steel build when it hits -40, we www.arctic.coop the vehicles. It doesn’t have enough room run the risk that the cold can travel through Arctic Co-operatives Limited (Arctic LOCATED IN NUNAVUT for the maintenance bay. It’s crowded,” said and it could cause dripping,” MacDuff. Co-ops) provides managementsaid expertise OR NORTHWEST and business supportLtd. to 32is memberMacDuff. Homes a Vermilion TERRITORIES: Dundonald owned Co-ops in Nunavut, Northwest “Once we get the new one built, weManagers based company. • Retail Store Territories and Yukon. The Co-ops operate can sell the old one. The plan is to get 50 Managers “It is good forprogressive Vermilion’s economy • Cooks/Cook diverse and retail businesses, Inns North, a group builder. of 20 hotels If it is • Grocery Managers plus years out of the new building,” said becauseincluding we have a local MacDuff. a resume wood build, everything is going to be Please send your to: A conflict of opinion was expressed over supplied locally. HumanResources@Arctic.Coop If it’s a steel building, it whether the design should Or be fax wood or will be sub-contracted out,” said Mayor to: 1-204-632-8575 steel. Our thoughts MacDuff. are with those version affected by the Alberta fires 3” wide Councillor Harp Khela and Council“From our perspective, we are making lor Clint McCullough said that they would sure that we get the best quality buildprefer the steel build. ing for Vermilion. We are discussing the “It will last longer,” said Councillor Clint advantages and disadvantages for both the 3.75” out said of your advertising wide version McCullough. options,” Town Manger, dollars Dion Pollard.
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Riders from across Alberta are getting ready to saddle up for the 2016 Courage Canada Trail Ride on May 28. The Courage Canada Trail Ride in support of Brain Injury Awareness, is a well-known event in the calendar year today, with riders travelling with their horses and wagons from far and wide. Brain Injury Survivor, Curtis Anderson is unwavering and relentless in his drive to create awareness. Curtis started the Courage Canada Trail Ride in 2004 in support of Brain Injury Awareness, and he has taken part in the ride himself every year since. On June 26, 2002, Curtis, a 27-year-old bull rider with 10 years experience, lost his balance and was struck in th e head twice by the bull he had mounted during the Ponoka Stampede. Over the past 12 years, this trail ride has generated over $147,435 to help brain injury survivors and their families. “Last year we had 4 radio stations, 5
newspapers, 2 magazines and one TV station covering the trail ride. Even though we have raised a lot of money, you can’t put a number on the amount of awareness that was raised over the years,” said Curtis. The trail ride has grown by leaps and bounds, and people embrace and back the ride believing in its important cause. “I wanted to put brain injury on the map, and I wanted to give a chance for brain injury survivors to be around horses. There will be 6 people with a brain injury participating in this year’s trail ride.” Curtis’s personal story is inspiring because this event is part of his mission to give back after experiencing a life-changing brain injury. “A lot of times when I speak at different events, people come up and talk to me afterwards because they have someone in their family or know someone with a brain injury. I always give them a copy of my speech because I think it’s good for a brain injury survivor to hear another survivor’s story.” Curtis says he still enjoys attending
rodeos every summer, and he1 often gives Program-value-ad.indd talks at bull riding schools to young bull riders alerting them to the consequences and risk involved. “Over 90% of riders wear helmets today, so I think it is making a difference,” said Curtis. Curtis says his goals remain the same; raising brain injury awareness and inspiring other victims to accomplish their dreams. “I do it because I want to get better and help others,” said Curtis. Anderson says he’s proud of what the event is today and the fact that it offers the opportunity for survivors and their families to connect and have a special day out. Entertainment will follow supper at the Innisfree Rec. Center with cowboy poetry, fiddling, a silent and live auction, and music featuring Steve Newsome. Artist Louis Lavoie will be painting live at the supper, and afterwards, the painting will be up for auction. Registration is at 9:00 a.m. and the trail ride will start at 10:00 a.m. on May 28.
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Curtis Anderson leads the 2015 Courage Canada Trail Ride in support of Brain Injury Awareness. Photo Marie Ocnboy
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Over the last couple of weeks the students of J. R. Robson, have had the opportunity to learn Kuk Sool Won, during their Phys. Ed classes. “I love exposing students to new activities, especially those that many of them have never heard of and something I am fairly green to as well. Morgan & Emma Freeman provide a safe environment, and always make sure that the students are using proper form and technique,”
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Home And Garden Trendy Gardens Are Adding Lots Of Colour This Year
(NC) There’s nothing like colour to bring life back to our outdoor spaces – and doing that with flair starts with imagination.How do you envision the beauty of your property this summer, be it the patio, the deck, your terrace, or the entire backyard? Picturing it and making a plan is an important first step, so to help jump start this process, let’s consult a specialist on the topic. Peter Cantley, a gardening expert for the President’s Choice brand, has put together his list of the biggest gardening trends at the moment, bound to put you in the mood for your spades and trowels: Bright Begonias: Nothing says summer like brilliant colours and again this year, gardeners are looking to have their outdoor spaces dazzle with different shades and hues. Many have already dubbed 2016 “The Year of the Begonia” as this bright
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(NC) As the days get longer and the weather improves, this is the time to make sure that our homes or rental properties are well maintained. Here are a few do-it-yourself projects to keep your home in tip-top shape: Top up your attic insulation. Many older homes have inadequate levels of insulation in the attic that wouldn’t meet today’s building code. Topping it up will help to save on energy consumption and keep your house cooler in the summer months. A great product for this task is Roxul Comfortbatt insulation. It’s easy to install, cuts simply with a serrated blade or bread knife and protects against fire, moisture and
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St. Jerome’s Jr. High Track Meet On May 17, the St. Jerome’s School held their Annual Jr. High Track Meet. The wind challenged competitors in some events by tossing javelins into trees, but the sun made it a good day for students to be outside having fun. The top two athletes from each event are heading to Jr. Robson School on May 24 to compete in the Highway 16 Track and Field Championships and to Edmonton on May 31 for the ECACS Jr. High Track and Field Championships. St. Jerome’s Grade 6 boys during the 50 m race on May 17. Photo Angela Mouly
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The season has ended for floor curling events. On April 28, the windup tournament was held at our centre. Friends from Wainwright, Kinsella, Viking, Mannville, Kitscoty, Myrnam and Vermilion participated. Our ladies served a tasty dinner and fun was had by all. Only routine curling M.W.F will continue. Potluck suppers have gone over very
well with an average attendance of 50 people. The final potluck will be held on June 15. For June’s potluck, a very special evening is planned following supper. For those that wish to participate, please bring your favourite dish and enjoy the meal as well as the entertainment. Tony tells me the pool players are enjoying daily fun games. They are open to having new players join. Birthday and anniversary parties are
held the first Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. The Vermilion Happy Harmonizers enjoyed a successful day on April 30 at the Legacy Centre in Lloydminster. Congratulations! Crib doubles were held May 12. Winners: 1st: Fritz and Bliss; 2 nd: Dianne and Steven Minard; 3rd: Marge and Margaret West.
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AWNA BLANKET AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AUCTIONS REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide Classifieds. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-2826903 ext. 228; www.awna.com. COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 9th Annual Calgary Premier Collector Car Auction. Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Calgary, Alberta, June 17-19. Time to consign, all makes & models welcome. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; Consign@egauctions.com; EGauctions. com. MACHINE SHOP Closeout Auction for Core Manufacturing Ltd. Tuesday, June 7, 11 a.m., 8124 McIntyre Rd., Edmonton. Milling machines, CNCs, tooling, shop equipment. Details contact Meier Auctions 780-440-1860. CANADIAN PUBLIC AUCTION. We now do Farm Sales. Complete dispersals, appraisals & net minimum guarantees! For a free, no obligation quote call today! 403-852-8721 or www.canadianpublicauction.com. (2) DAY UNRESERVED AUCTION. Industrial - Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 8 a.m. Agricultural Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 8 a.m. Aldersyde, Alberta. To consign to these auctions call Canadian Public Auction 403-269-6699 or see www.canadianpublichauction.com. ACREAGE AUCTION for Marjorie Chieduch & Estate of Dennis Chieduch - May 28, Onoway, Alberta. 2005 & 1999 Cadillac; Cat 246 loader; shop tools; horse tack; trailers; misc./household. View details at www.spectrumauctioneering.com. 780-967-3375 / 780-903-9393. ESTATE OF LEO FRASER & Guest Consignors. Wed., June 1, 5:30 p.m. MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds, Alberta. Selling 2005 Dodge Dakota, wood working & mechanical tools, lawn & garden equipment & much more. See www.montgomeryauctions. com. 1-800-371-6963. K & K AUCTIONS PRESENTS an Antique, Collectible Auction for Dick Gerwing Estate and guest consignors. Sunday, June 5, 9:30 a.m., Bashaw Community Centre, Bashaw, Alberta; www.globalauctionguide.com. Doug, Loraine 780-679-4142. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONTROL YOUR FINANCIAL future selling Watkins products. Watkins has provided stability & high income for its associates for over 145 years. Join for less than $50. 1-800-279-6104. Email: watkinse@ telusplanet.net.
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windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com. FEED AND SEED HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup� Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877250-5252. FOR SALE METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254. BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each. Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75$125/ order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961. SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-5666899 ext. 400OT. POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com. WHITE SPRUCE or Lodgepole pine trees for sale. 3’ to 5’ $35 & 5’ to 7’ for $45 each (planted) AB/SK wide delivery. Cojo Contracting 780-524-2656; cojo. contractors@gmail.com. HEALTH CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-5112250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment. LIVESTOCK FOR SALE FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 1-2 year old polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca. MANUFACTURED HOMES SUNSHINE HOMES, Millet. Save $10,000 on new modular orders. Custom Modular Homes starting at $129,500. 90 day delivery. Call now 1-855-888-2254. REAL ESTATE 5 PARCELS OF FARMLAND near Hondo, Alberta.
VOICE CLASSIFIEDS AND CAREERS Acreage For Sale By Owner 1300 sq. ft. 2 bedroom house Outbuildings, fenced 1/4 mile south of Vermilion (780) 853-7632 FOR SALE FRANKLIN WOLTERS, BOOK in Paper back Now Out “Memories of life on Grizzly Bear Coulee.� Call Franklin for sale locations or book signing events 780853-7520.
FOR RENT Spacious, Clean 3 Bedroom Home. Includes: Fridge, stove, washer/dryer POU except water, available immediately Phone: (780) 581-5369 or (780) 853-6157 GIVE AWAY TO GIVE AWAY 2 TV’s in working order. Call 780581-4235. Do you have give aways? Until further notice The Vermilion Voice will run your ad for FREE. Call 780-8536305 or email vermilionvoice@gmail.com
HOUSE FOR SALE House for sale, to be moved A.S.A.P. 1344 Sq. Ft. - Great Condition 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Family room, kitchen, dining room, living room 4 miles from Vermilion Call (780) 853-7067 for more details or to see it by appointment only. SERVICES
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available at: Competitive prices. Located on south side of Vermilion campus next to the Service Centre.
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SCHOOL NEWS
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High School Student Council held their annual elections on Thursday, May 19th. The students have been campaigning for the past week with impressive posters plastered throughout the school and speeches, which were made on Monday, May 16. Thank you to all the students who were willing to let their names stand for the numerous council positions. The High School Student Council for the 2016-2017 school year are: President – Tenille Chase, Vice President – Ethan Campbell, Secretary – Brianne Wheat, Female Sports Rep – Shea Collins, Male Sports Rep – Jesse Rogan, Yearbook Rep – Jennifer Peterson, Parent Council Rep – Shea Collins, Social Convenors – Jared Hache and Shaelyn Rehmann. Shae Collins and Janyl Bardoel in Edmonton at the Badminton Provincials on May 6 and 7 proudly represented St. Jerome’s. The girls played very well and had competitive games all weekend with some of their games going beyond 21 points. Their semi-final game went to 3,
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as well as the provincial bronze medal match. The girls finished up the Provincial Tournament in 4th Place. Congratulations to the entire badminton team on their very successful season. Thank you to coaches Mr. Lewin and Mr. Wasylik for their time and commitment. Five students participated in the Lloydminster Invitational Track and Field meet on Saturday, May 7. Congratulations to Anna Ulrich for 1st in 1500 m and 3000 m Run, Riley Mansfield for finishing 3rd in 200 m Dash, and Kaden Hayman for her 2nd in High Jump. The St. Jerome’s Jr. High Track and Field Meet took place on Tuesday, May 17. It was a great day for the athletes who participated in a variety of events. The top 2 athletes who placed in each event will participate in the Highway 16 Championships at J.R. Robson on Tuesday, May 24 and the ECACS Championships on May 31. Many students met or beat their personal best. Thank you to the PE 20/30 students for running many of the events, the middle level teachers and educational assistance and Mrs. Moir for making this an amazing day. To show how much we appreciate all the work Mr. and Mrs. Dekker do for the
members came home placing at the competition. All of the members helped clean dishes at the Kitscoty Dinner Theatre. All 4H clubs complete a community service project and this was the project for the Kitscoty Beef Club. The clubs final meeting of the year was held on May 18. There was a lot of planning to do for Achievement Day. Also at this meeting the club decided to donate $500 to the Red Cross for relief efforts for Fort McMurray. The whole club was shocked by this devastating fire and wanted to
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help out. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone displaced by the disaster. I would just like to remind everyone that our Achievement Day is on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The show starts at 12 p.m. Supper is at 5 p.m. and everyone is welcome. The steer sale is at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited out to purchase a fantastic 4H Beef for their freezer. If you would like to purchase a half of a steer, please talk to one of the leaders or 4H members on sale day. We look forward to seeing all of you there!
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Grade 9 - 12 student enjoyed spending the day at West Edmonton Mall shopping, watching movies and making memories with their friends. Thanks to all the high school teachers who supervised for the trip. School Reminders: Tuesday, May 24 – Last day of classes for Grade 10, Wednesday, May 25 – High School Zones Track Meet at St. Paul, Thursday, May 26 – In School Grad Celebration @ 1:45 p.m., Saturday, May 28 – St. Jerome’s Grad 2016, Sunday, May 29 – Tuesday, May 31 – ASLC – Grade 10.
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Kitscoty 4H Beef Club Report
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staff and students at St. Jerome’s we decided to give them a day off, because they deserve that and so much more. During the afternoon of Thursday, May 19 students became the janitors as they washed desktops, swept floors, collected g ar bag e an d m o p p e d fl o or s. T he students enjoyed taking their turn helping out and were excited to give Mr. and Mrs. Dekker the day off. On Wednesday, May 18th, the high school students who participated in at least 75% of the Spirit Days were able to attend the “Spirit Trip” to Edmonton. The
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May 23, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice
Monica To Submitted
Senior high track and field athletes this season include Te r e s a T h o m a s , M e g a n Fe d ir ko, K atr i n a Yac ey ko, Michaela Kozak, Sarah Yarmuch, Logan Stepanick, Ryley Miller, Jordan Bush, Marty Jackson, Jarret Eyben, Braden Gourley, Carter Usenik, Devon Winter,
Karen King Submitted
The students of Vermilion Elementary School were treated to soccer instruction courtesy of Challenge Soccer. Connor, a Challenge Soccer instructor from Great Britain, spent time with each group to develop dribbling, defending, passing, shielding and teamwork skills. The games encouraged active participation and students had a great time learning and playing. The Kindergarten students have had an exciting time watching our chicks hatch and grow. They have learned a lot about the needs of animals and how to care for them. As a part of this learning, the students have joined with Grade 5 partners to research their favourite animal and create a digital bulletin board on their iPads with pictures and videos they found on KidRex, a child-safe Google search site. To extend their learning about animals, the Kindergarten students went to the Vermilion Veterinary Clinic to find out more about how animals that are hurt,
SCHOOL NEWS
J.R. Robson School News
Thomas Brodbin, Donovan Yaceyko, Cameron Webb, Jake Wynnychuk, Kaylyn Bowman and Julia McKimmon. Last Thursday they were in Lloydminster competing in Districts. Junior athletes will compete in Northerns on the 24th of May, and Buffalo Trail Finals will be on June 1. Fifty-three senior high students saw the performance of “West Side Story” at the Citadel Theatre on Wednesday, May 18. They were in Edmonton in time for the
11 a.m. matinée show and were back in Vermilion at 5. Student bus registrations need to be completed very soon, and can be done online through the Buffalo Trail Public Schools website. Friendly but firm reminder to students: it’s getting warm and sunshiney outside but dress codes still must be respected. Don’t Forget: May 24: final Parent Advisory Council meeting (7 p.m.); May 24:
VES School News
lost, or sick can be looked after until they are well enough to go home. They are so grateful to the staff at the Vet Clinic who kindly welcomed them, gave them an informative tour, and answered all of their questions. The Grade 3 classes took a safety present at i o n o n M ay 17 wit h D o n Doherty. He showed the students basic first aid techniques such as assessing a scene, CPR compressions and rescue breathing and how to use an AED. The students observed bandage tying techniques, as well. Most of the students are interested in continuing their education and attending the babysitters workshop when it becomes available. All students in VES go on at least one major field trip near the end of the school year. This year’s trips include Grade 1 going to the Climb Through Time Museum in Paradise Valley on June 17, Grade 2 making the trip to the Ukrainian Village on June 20, Grade 3 traveling to the Telus World of Science on June 16, Grade 4 making their annual trip to Fort Edmonton on May 31, Grade 5 also going to the Telus
World of Science on May 26, and the Grade 6 classes returning to Camp Encounter on June 8-9. Dates to Remember: May 23 – No School; May 25 – Spring/Class/ECS Grade Photos; May 26 – Grade 5 Field Trip; May 31 – Grade 4 Field Trip; June 1 – Kindergarten Orientation for 2016-17 students; June 1 – Assembly at 10:45;
Susan Obridgewitch Submitted
O u r 2 016 G r a d exercises went smoothly and enjoyed by all who attended! A special thank you to Mr. Rob Williams from CTV news for coming down and delivering a very entertaining and inspirational speech, Mr. Darryl Maron, our MC, for providing our audience with lots of laughs, Mr. Bob Allen and Mrs. Alice McLaughlin from BTPS for attending and delivering inspirational messages to our Grads, Dragon Hare for capturing some of the moments of the day, and Mr. Maron’s lighting crew for their fantastic job! Grad 2016 was great, and our grads are ‘On Top Of the World’ and ready for the next chapter in their lives! Our Kinderkids have officially finished the lowercase letters of the alphabet. They are using these new skills to write words and sentences in their “I Can Write” scribblers. They continue to create, read and write rhyming words as well. Our Grade 2’s continue to read daily and complete AR quizzes. The students have been interested lately in reading ‘Scaredy Squirrel’ books. In their writing unit, they have been focusing on ’good word choice’. Soon students will start an autobiography booklet.
Mrs. Campbell’s Grade 3’s have started reading the novel “The Prince of the Pond” which ties in with their Animal Life Cycle Unit in science. Students will learn about the characteristics and life cycle of a frog in this entertaining novel. Most of their reading selections will focus on animals and life cycles in upcoming weeks. Students in Grade 4 are working on telling time to the hour, half hour, quarter past, quarter to and to the minute. The Grade 5’s have recently started a unit called Shape and Space. They are working with our kinderkids on shapes like a circle, square, and prisms and hope they can help them learn the shapes. Grade 6’s have been busy looking at the Solar System. The students were surprised to learn about why Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet. They are going to be creating their own models of the solar system. Mrs. Hinton reports that the Elementary Students’ Union Cakewalk fundraiser raised over $260! It’s not too late to take part in training for a triathlon. The start date is now Wednesday, May 25. Remember your bike, helmet, running shoes, water bottle, hat, and sunscreen. Open to everyone in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Upcoming: Movie Night – June 3.
Please join us for Beef on a bun and a drink $5
May 27/2016 11am-1:30pm Mannville ATB
For more information, contact: 780.763.3555
Cole Foster does the Javelin throw at the Mannville School Track and Field Day. Photo submitted
Northerns track meet at J. R.; May 27: Spring Fling (period 7 & 8); May 29 - 31: P. E. 20/30 canoe trip; May 30: Bear Pitt RCMP presentation; June 1: BTPS Finals track meet at J. R., June 7- 8: P. E. 10 canoe trip; June 10: Grade 6 Orientation Day (no school for Grade 7s); June 13: Grade 12 diploma exams begin; June 15: last day of classes for Grade 12; June 17: last day of classes for Grade 9; June 20: last day of classes for all other classes.
June 8&9 – Grade 6 Field Trip; June 15 – Grade 6 LA PAT; June 16 – Grade 6 Math PAT; June 17 – Grade 6 Science PAT; June 17 – Dance for Hot Lunch Society; June 20 – Grade 6 Social Studies PAT; June 22 – KA Grad from 12-1; June 23 – KB Grad from 12-1; June 24 – Track Day; June 28 – Grade 6 Farewell; June 28 – Last Day for Students.
Kindergarten students took a field trip to the Vermilion Vet Clinic. Photo submitted
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The Vermilion Voice | May 23, 2016
First Bingo Jackpot Winner
On May 20, at the Vermilion Senior’s Centre, Jane Mercier was awarded $450 cash along with her winning Bingo card from the previous jackpot. The winnings were presented by Senior Centre Executive Assistant, Dianne Dunn. The Vermilion Senior’s Centre held their first Bingo on September 17, 2015, with 18 people attending, and now meets every first and third Thursday of each month with 44 players on average the last few weeks. Bingo brings a lot of excitement to the Vermilion Senior’s Center as the jackpots build up with some players coming each week consecutively to hear Bingo caller Hank Derksen call out the numbers. Winner Jane Mercier said, “Before I won, I came to Bingo other times thinking that if I did win, I would donate to Fort McMurray. I didn’t win those times and made a donation to Fort McMurray through the church. Now that I have won, I may donate some more and then spoil myself a little with items that I have been eyeing up in local businesses!” From left, Member Mary Klementovich, Jackpot winner Jane Mercier, and Senior’s Centre Executive Assistant Dianne Dunn. Missing from photo: Member Elsie Quickstad.
Photo Angela Mouly
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SPORTS & LOCAL NEWS
May 23, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice
Angela Mouly
Jr. B. Vermilion Roar Lacrosse
Reporter
On May 18, Vermilion hosted the Lakeland Heat in a Jr. B. Lacrosse battle. The game was fast and full of action as there was more contact than in most games including two broken sticks, a lost shoe, and two glove-off brawls. Coach, Randy Martin said, “We want to encourage less
penalties, but this game was more intense as many of the players held comradery with the opposing team members from having played other summer games together.” Pierce Joa scored a goal in the first period, and players were encouraged during the intermission to have quicker transitions. This brought the second period
On May 18, the Vermilion Jr. B. Tier II Lacrosse team held their zone during period 2 of the game against the Lakeland Heat. Photos Angela Mouly
to a much higher pace as The Roar were on fire, able to keep nice passing throughout, earning them another 6 goals. The third period had ‘The Roar’ using concentrated defence in order to keep their leading score as both teams switched to man on man. Goalie Matthew Murphy is in his first full year in this position and made a lot of great saves to help out the team. The
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final score was 10 - 4 in favour of Vermilion. “We have a young team with only one player on his last year, and moving forward through the season our goal is to develop our offensive line so that all 5 players can handle the ball, pass, and shoot. Individual ball play is easy to defend so working on these skills will improve our outcome,” said Martin.
During the May 18 game against the Lakeland Heat, Vermilion’s Brayden Drury defended his territory for the Jr. B. Vermilion Roar Lacrosse team.
Renowned Children’s Entertainer Brings Family Fun To Summer Music Festival
Come By The Hills Submitted
For the first time, the popular annual Come By the Hills Music Festival will feature a musical per former aimed squarely at reaching the youngest audience members in the crowd. Juno award winning Alberta-based children’s performer Peter Puffin will kick-off the Saturday morning performances on August 12 with an interactive sing-along experience that the whole family will enjoy.
Peter Puffin’s Whale Tales touches on topics ranging from family and friends to the great outdoors. Peter has performed internationally at a wide variety of music festivals and events, and he shares his love of nature with children and families in fun and inventive ways. The man behind the Peter Puffin persona, Peter Lenton, brings his unique background of biologist, teacher, camp counselor and video producer together to provide entertainment sure to be the perfect addition to this weekend-long
music festival. Peter is not the only family-friendly entertainment available at the festival, as the day’s festivities also feature free arts and crafts activities available for children to enjoy throughout the day. Learn more about Peter Puffin at www.puffin.ca. Bring your family and friends to experience this unique festival, featuring the
best music across genres to hit east central Alberta, at picturesque Mistahiya along the Battle River. Camping, food and beer concessions, and warm hospitality await. Book your music festival passes now at www.comebythehills.ca or at the Vermilion Credit Union. Children under 16 gain festival admission free of charge.
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Peter Lanton, who portrays Peter Puffin. Photo submitted
GRAIN BAG PLASTIC RECYCLING PROGRAM
Please DON’T BURN or BURY this plastic. Let’s keep this plastic out of the landfill and recycle it today!
LOOSELY ROLLED OR LOOSE PLASTIC WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
Grain Bags must be tightly compacted/rolled and tied with twine, strapping, banding, wire, or rope. This is so they can be handled, stored and transported to the Recycling Facility. Keep plastic as clean as possible and free foreign debris including metal, Properly Rolled Grain Bags from anywood, rocks, debris etc. Kirchner Plastic Roller available from your local ASB. Bales must be within 100 kgs – 750 kgs. Acceptable forms of plastic include: POLYETHYLENE (LDPE) grain/silage bags, silage/mulch film, bale wrap (excluding net wrap) & greenhouse film. DROP – OFF LOCATIONS PLASTIC ROLLER IS AVAILABLE FOR RENT Town of Vegreville Sanitary Landfill NW-21-52-14-W4 The Kirchner Plastic Roller is available to take on 52331 RGE RD 144 farm to roll your grain bag and plastics. Currently the East Regional Waste Transfer Station (near rental is FREE to use the machine. Mannville) PT. NW 23-50-9-W4 50329 RGE RD 92 To book the Roller Contact: Vermilion Waste Transfer Station 1.5km North of Minburn County Agriculture Service Board at Vermilion on Pare Drive 780-632-4033 (Please keep the bales in a neat row in the designated area when County of Vermilion River Agriculture Service Board unloading. If unsure ask the landfill operator/attendant) at 780-846-2244 TWINE & NET WRAP RECYCLING BAGS ARE AVAILABLE at MINBURN ASB SHOP and CVR ASB SHOP. Twine must be separate from net wrap. For any technical questions & concerns related to plastic recycling contact: Owen Nelsen - Sustainable Agriculture Specialist County of Minburn and County of Vermilion River owen@minburnvermilion-river.com or Ph: 780-632-8845
THE ORIGINAL GRAZING SCHOOL FOR WOMEN
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The Vermilion Voice | May 23, 2016
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