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The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) races returned to Dewberr y for their third stop on the CPCA SIGA Pro Tour on June 17 and ran until Sunday, June 19.

The Dewberry committee is a former CPCA Committee of the Year.

Todd Baptiste, driving for Schadwin Tru c k ing, was leading the board s on Friday night with a time of 1:09.32.

Chance Bensmiller, driving for t wo out fits, Reita Creek Scoreboards and Rotation Agriculture Division, came in 4th and 5th place on Friday night with a time of 1:09.84 and 1:09.87.

“I’m pretty happy with the way things a r e g o i n g .” s a i d C h a n c e o n Fr i d a y evening. “Placing 4th and 5th on Friday night is good, but I’m aiming to be in 1st and 2nd by the end.

I have new horses that I got at the start of the year and they seem to be working really nice.”

Pac k ing 23 hor ses and with seven turned out at home, Chance says that driving one outfit is pressure but driving the two helps him get set up better.

“It calms a guys nerves down when you get out there for the main hook. Driving

one is enough pressure but I like driving the two because I like driving,” said Chance.

Chance says that his goal right now is to get outfits together that are working well for Calgary.

“I don’t want to have any sore horses that aren’t quite working well together going to Calgary.

“This is a show in a town that has been my home town forever and it means a lot to me. The buckles are sponsored by my family, the Bensmillers, as a tribute to my late grandfather, Allan Bensmiller, and to be able to win would be unreal,” said Chance.

“Last year I didn’t make it to Calgary and I had to sit on the side lines and watch everybody else go, but this year going into Calgar y I’ve got some good outriders, my brother David is riding with me, and the horses seem to be working well, anything can change on any given day, but right now I’m happy with the way everything is looking going into Calgary in July.”

The driver (Point Wagon Only) with the fastest accumulated time over the three days including penalties will be declared the 2016 Dewberry Champion.

Read next week’s issue for final Chuckwagon results!

In With A Chance Chance Bensmiller, driving for two outfits, Reita Creek Scoreboards and Rotation Agriculture Division, came in fourth and fifth place on the Friday night with a time of 1:09.84 and 1:09.87.

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Eastalta Co-op Ltd. And St. Paul & District Co-operative Association Limited Enter Into A Management Agreement

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Dwight Miller, President of the board of Directors of Eastalta Co-op is pleased to announce that a six month Management Agreement has been reached with St. Paul & District Co-operative Association Limited effective August 1, 2016.

“With Gerald Hiebert, our present General Manager, leaving Eastalta Co-op to take on the role as General Manager of Central Alberta Co-op, we identified an opportunity to partner up with our Co-op

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neighbour to the north,” say Miller. “This partnership through this agreement will allow our two individual Co-op’s the opportunity to explore the advantages of becoming united in managing our offering of quality Co-op products and services in the many communities we serve. Today, we share a trading area to the north of our Vermilion, Mannville and Dewberry locations and do see a possible benefit in working closer with St. Paul Co-op that has facilities in Elk Point and St. Paul. Over the next few months, we will evaluate and see how this partnership

grows.”

With this agreement, Graham Getz, General Manager of St. Paul & District Co-op will be responsible for working with the present Eastalta Co-op Senior Leadership Team, providing them direction on operations while reporting results directly to the Board of Directors of Eastalta Co-op Ltd. Come August, members will be able to reach Graham at our Vermilion Administration location as he does plan to be in our location(s) on a weekly basis.

Graham has been in the Co-op Retail-

ing System for 20 years. He has worked in a variety of retail positions including Food manager at Davidson Co-op and General Manager at Davidson and Watrous Co-ops.

In 2013, Graham was appointed Retail Advisor at Federated Co-op in Saskatoon. For the past three years he has been the General Manager of St. Paul & District Co-op.

“I encourage the members of Eastalta Co-op to help us live our Co-op Brand and welcome Graham, his wife Camille and their two children Kelton and Kayla to our Co-op family!’

Co-op Post-Construction Celebration

Children swarmed through the tents on June 17 as the Eastalta Co-op held a Post-Construction Celebration regarding the four Vermilion Co-op locations that have been updated, rebuilt or

purchased within the last year.

The St. Jerome’s Kindergarten class along with the public was invited to see Cooper and enjoy coloring, face painting, paper pit, bouncy castles, a Habitat for Humanity barbeque, and DJ entertainment by Denim and Diamonds. Kat

Chase from Wayne FM and Claire Spencer from K-Rock were also live on location broadcasting the event.

“We love getting out of the studio to meet the people,” said Spencer.

Deputy Mayor, Robert Pulyk presented a plaque on behalf of the Town of Vermilion to Eastalta Co-op Board Members for their contribution to the community.

“Facility development has been a big part of our commitment to the longevity of our communities,” said Eastalta Co-op General Manager Gerald Hiebert.

Along with Eastalta Co-op purchasing the Vermilion Bulk Cardlock Location from Federated Co-op, Vermilion Co-op grocery being rebuilt, Eastalta Co-op Administration being built, and Vermilion Co-op Gas Bar being renovated within

the last year, Eastalta Co-op has made improvements in other locations as well.

The Dewberry Store is being refaced, Wainwright saw a Liquor Store built, and Provost saw a Cardlock location added.

“Improving facilities in addition to employing 250 local people and making community donations, makes sure that our business stays within our community. Our members are local and we are only successful because of the support that our members give us. We really wouldn’t be in business without them.

Today was a fun way to celebrate with all of those in our community,” said Hiebert.

The celebrations will continue in Wainwright in collaboration with the Wainwright Stampede on Friday June 24.

From left, Vermilion Co-op Food Store Manager Mike Gaudet, Sydney Waldorf, Cooper, Ali Grieve, and Jemma Nimeck at Eastalta Co-op on June 17.

In Loving Memory Not a day goes by that we don't think of you.

We remember how you filled our home with the smell of fresh-baked cookies without knowing that you were really filling our hearts with the warmth of your love.

From left, Jenna Nimeck, Ali Grieve, and Sydney Waldorf enjoyed the bouncy castle at Eastalta Co-op on June 17. Photos Angela Mouly

We remember how you could fix a wound on the outside without knowing that you were really healing a hurt on the inside.

We remember how you could look into our eyes and lend us an ear without knowing that you were really listening to us with your heart.

But most of all, we will remember the special way you made us feel to call you my wife, our mom, grandma, sister and most of all MY FRIEND. Still loved and missed by all of us.

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From left, Bruce Brock, Robert Pulyk, Johnny Lypowy (rear), Cooper, Glen Charlesworth, Dwight Miller as Pulyk presented the plaque to Co-op Board Members for their contribution to the community on June 17.

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Becoming a volunteer firefighter requires extensive training, hard work and dedication to the community. Small communities in the County of Vermilion River rely on volunteer firefighters to respond quickly to emergencies, to perform firefighting duties and to provide assistance and support to career firefighters. Although volunteer firefighters receive little monetary compensation for their efforts, it is the rewarding experience and chance to serve the community that draws many to join.

“Every one of these people here today are volunteers. They do this because they want to do this, it’s not a job or a career path,” said Training Officer with Dewberry and the County of Vermilion River, Cameron

Stevenson. professional firefighter status. The cost of “We have eight departments in the training for people who live in the County County. The bunker is covered by the gear (firefighter gear Hydrate Your County. It’s a huge including boots and commitment to helmet) cost $2500 get professional BOTTLED fire fighter status each, it is $400,000 WATER for a fire truck and but it’s worth it! It the air pac ks c ost takes 4 0 hour s $ 13 , 0 0 0 e a c h . A UNTIL to complete each budget of $80,0 0 0 course. Most of /JUG JUNE 30 our guys take two is allocated by the county to spend on years to complete 20L CRYSTAL PURE the entire training,” training each year,” U-FILL WATER explained County of said Popil.

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Crisis Line Supporters Not Deterred By Wet Weather

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The Crisis Line is a number for anyone to call if they need emotional support, The wet weather didn’t dampen spirits supportive listening, crisis intervention for Crisis Line supporters at the 2016 Crisis (including violence, abuse, and suicide), Line Walk/Run fundraiser in the Vermilion and referrals to other agencies or to get Provincial Park on June 16. support and information regarding being Walkers and runners registered at the concerned about someone else in distress.

CN Station before participating in the “It’s really for anyone who just needs courses which included 2 km, 5 km or someone to talk to; like someone who has 10 km lengths along the Vermilion River lost a loved one or who has new a born Reservoir trail. baby that won’t stop crying or just anyone “This is our 5th year doing the walk,” said experiencing crisis in their lives,” said Vermilion Crisis Line Chair, Amber Sanford. Sanford.

The annual walk was started in memory “The skilled listeners who answer the of Amber’s mom, Susan Howard, it was her phone are non-judgemental, genuine and dream to have the walk. empowering. All the calls from this number are answered in Edmonton. Our statistics show that the calls received are from all over Alberta not just the Vermilion Phyllis Webb area,” said Sanford.

July 13, 1931 - June 25, 2014 The Crisis Line I wish for nothing more than just one A s sociation is a more day. volunteer non-profit For I would give it all, just to hear her say.

It’s funny how in life it seems, organization. The You take for granted the most important volunteers are of vital things. impor tance to the program’s operations To feel her close, and be safe again, safe from my own self, back with my best and fulfill every role. friend.

T h e Ve r m i l i o n Yes, she was the best, and at other times Crisis Line said they the only, are always looking my friend, you left me here, and now my for volunteers and if heart is lonely. anyone wishes to join If you could just come back, if only for we would like to hear one day, from them.

I’d make sure that I’d listen to all you had to The Crisis Line is say.

And now that it’s too late, you cannot speak anymore. available 24 hours I finally realized, I should have heard you before. a day, seven days a week, 365 days a And if I could do it over, I’d only change one thing, year to anyone who I’d tell you that I love you, and how much joy to me you bring. is experiencing diffiNo one will ever know quite how I feel inside, And on that day you left, you weren’t the only one who died. culty in their lives and needs someone to You have always been there, Mom, and you loved me ‘til the end, So with all my talk to. heart and soul, I love you too, My Friend.

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Crisis Line Volunteer, Gar y Walsh and Vermilion Crisis Line Chair, Amber Sanford pictured at the annual walk in the Vermilion Provincial Park. Photos Marie Conboy

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Do Guns Kill People Or Do People Kill People?

Lorna Hamilton Editor

With the massacre at the ‘Pulse’ nightclub in Orlando, Flor id a where 49 innocent lives were lost, and another 50 were wounded by the ISIS inspired Muslim fanatic American man packing a Sig Sauer MCX semi-automatic-style rifle and pistol it has brought the debate on gun control to the centre of social media once again.

I do not own a gun and have no desire ever to own one, but many people are gun enthusiast and collectors and disagree with strict gun regulations.

Anti-gun activists believe guns kill people and argue that stricter laws and regulations will prevent such massacres; as people who wish to commit such brutal crimes would not have access to such potent weapons.

Gun enthusiasts argue guns do not kill people; people kill people.

In this editorial I am not going to argue

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In the month of May, 2016, Vermilion RCMP responded to 286 calls for service.

Of those, 80 are property crimes, 65 are traffic related, 21 are crimes against people, 16 are false alarms, 11 are domestic related and 93 are other calls for service.

During this time, 54 Criminal Code charges and 6 Provincial (tickets) charges were laid.

Files of Note: In relation to the spike in property crime,

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lawnmowers cut the grass or does the person cut the grass?’ The lawnmower cannot physically make itself mow the lawn. I would have to get up, go outside, and turn the lawnmower on and push it over the grass to make it mow my lawn.

Again, the same as in the gun scenario, it can be argued that neither the lawnmower or the person pushing it cuts the grass, it was the blades of the lawnmower that cuts the grass.

As you can see the argument for both the gun and lawnmower scenarios can be twisted to suit whichever stance you take on the debate.

So, there you have it. People who are pro guns will say that guns don’t kill people; people kill people and argue that the gun requires a person to make it kill.

And anti-gun activist can theoretically be right that guns kill people because the gun is what gave the assailant the ability to shoot the victim. Without the ability to purchase the gun the assailant cannot commit the crime.

I feel as though we could argue the ques-

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for or against gun control; I am simply posing the question, do guns kill people or do people kill people? Personally, I follow the idea that people kill people using a gun as the medium to cause harm or death.

A gun is an inanimate object and therefore cannot pick itself up; aim itself at another human being and activate the action of shooting. Therefore, it cannot kill someone by itself. However, the fact is people do kill people with guns.

If you want to throw a twist into the argument, you can pose the questions, was it the person who pulled the trigger engaging the guns’ action or was it the bullet that was projected from the gun that killed the person? Technically speaking, the object (bullet) that entered the victim’s body and caused the injuries is what caused the death. So, you could argue that neither the person nor the gun killed the person it was the bullet.

Have I got you totally confused or are you following my train of thought?

Let’s look at the analogy regarding lawnmowers; the question has been posed ‘do

Jesse Reader (22) and his brother, Russell Reader (23) were arrested and charged with various offences including Obstruction, Theft Under $5000, Failing to Comply with various conditions, Failing to Comply with a weapons prohibition, Possession of Stolen property over $5000, and Fraudulent use of a credit card. Both also have extensive pending charges out of various other Detachment areas. Both have since been remanded into custody.

In relation to the armed robbery in Innisfree from February 14, 2016, Jeffrey

Canada (30) has been charged with one count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm.

This is thanks to extensive collaboration between the Vermilion RCMP and Edmonton Police Service Robbery Unit which led to Canada being identified and a warrant being issued for his arrest. Canada has since been arrested in Brandon, Manitoba and has been remanded into custody.

Members responded to a report a male attempting to stab another male with a knife. Members attended and conducted a high risk arrest of the suspect male. On

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tions ‘do guns kill people’ or ‘do people kill people’ all we want and still be no further ahead than if we didn’t argue it at all.

My opinion is that guns do not kill people, but people with guns do. If they have the desire to do harm to another person they can do it more efficiently than people without guns. However, if a person is so inspired with hate they can use anything to inflict death and destruction. They don’t need a gun to do it; they could take household chemicals and build a bomb, are we going to regulate who has bomb making chemicals in their houses? I think not, that is just impossible to enforce.

I do think the majority of the population who own guns are sane, rational gun owners who respect human life and have no intention of killing someone with their guns; whether it is a handgun, rifle or semiautomatic rifle. I do think there should be rules and regulations gun owners should have to follow, but I also believe gun owners/enthusiasts should be able to form gun collections of any type if they so choose.

scene investigation led to various charges being laid against several individuals.

Members responded to a report of a vehicle doing donuts on a rural property.

The vehicle went through several fences and pastures before crashing into another fence. Members attended and located the vehicle. After an initial investigation a male was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The male was ultimately charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and failing to comply with a breath demand.

Armed Robbery At The Wheatfield Inn Bar

Kitscoty, AB.- On June 14th, 2016 at approximately 4:30 in the afternoon the Kitscoty RCMP were dispatched to an armed robbery at the Wheatfield Inn Bar in Kitscoty. A lone male had entered the bar

through the back door and sat briefly at a VLT terminal. The male then got up and went to the till and asked the bartender for change. As the bartender opened the cash drawer, the male produced a can of bear spray and demanded money from the bartender. A struggle ensued and the

bartender was sprayed in the face. The male fled the bar with an undisclosed amount of cash. The male is described as a thin caucasian male, 5’10 to 6 feet in height, balding with a shaved head. The male was observed fleeing in a smaller white SUV with Saskatchewan plates.

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Around The Campfire

Neil B. Stratton Columnist

Another weekend passed by in blink; even though I got stuff done it feels like I wasted the weekend. I didn’t mind the rain on Saturday as my grass was cut and garden planted.

We had plans to go fishing Saturday evening, but that didn’t work out so well, as it was raining so hard at sunrise.

I decided to go to the cabin and get the garage finished off, so I grabbed a jacket and Miss Oohohh and we headed out.

The garage is doing great! The doors, windows, shingles, and siding, are done, so basically all the outside except for a few lights and electrical outlets, which we installed on Saturday.

I am just waiting for the inspection; then I can finish off the inside of the garage. It has to be completed including the walk-in freezer/cooler we are installing by Sept 1

because it will be archery hunting season.

Looking at the calendar I realize that it is coming fast …only 79 sleeps as of today, but on a good note this is the first spring that didn’t snap by in a blink; maybe it was because it was such a nice winter and early spring. It certainly isn’t because I am not busy, that never seems to change, Saturday at the cabin went by quickly, and before we knew it, the sun was setting on a nice evening.

It was early when we arrived at the cabin, and Miss Oohohh was doing what she likes best, running and exploring following me down to the new water dugout. Although the dugout is very deep it is in an area with a lot of sand, so even with all the rain I didn’t expect to see a lot of water in it, but I was happy to see the entire bottom full. I sent my water depth indicator down, and the water line was up to her shoulders, so it’s getting nice and deep. It was also encouraging to see that moose, elk, and deer have recently used the dugout as a water source.

Two Different Worlds

Franklin Wolters Columnist

When I look around now at the way life is compared with my memories of life as a youngster, it almost seems like we’re in a different world altogether.

Hank Williams penned a song back in the fifties, and he wrote about drifting apart because he lived in a different world then his spouses. But here I think the new age has drifted so far from our early years that there is a gap that is getting even wider, like we are in two different worlds.

So many young folks now have never known anything but life with the advantage of hi-line power and natural gas furnaces and all the ways to communicate when living out in the country. There weren’t ANY smart phones, lap tops, computers or any way to start a vehicle or even a road to drive on in winter or rainy times. You were stuck with saddle horse or team drawn conveyance with open air privileges. How many now do you think have experienced that except maybe on a snow machine? We never had anything like that. Wouldn’t that have been handy had there been? No such luck.

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When The Smoke Clears A good weekend working is better….Hey wait a minute!!!

Not too many kids or folks even hook up a team for fun anymore; in my childhood you had a choice, either walk or ride something to do with a horse. Cars were a luxury to be sure, and you needed a degree in engineering to start and drive one compared with the sleek low maintenance beauties we see now, with fuel infection and cruise control. I dare say most people now prefer automatic shift transmission and there is no choke to monkey with, the spark control is automatic and they even have cars that can park themselves and back up a trailer hands off.

Yeah, with the new guiding systems they will soon be able to drive you no hands. The way some folks drive on the roads now they need all the help they can get. So much of the drudgery of farm work has been eliminated that it isn’t the physical task it once was with the stooking and bundle pitching it doesn’t seem like the same world.

Before the handy front end loaders and those big round bales that are so easy to handle to feed a large herd with nary a drop of sweat. Well, I can tell you that’s a world away from digging hay from a stack and pitching a huge rack full of straw, and taking all afternoon and then walking behind the rack to get home. I still can feel the cold tired feeling and then un-harnessing the horses and putting them away in the dark and knowing you’d really did a day’s work.

Seems a world away any more and I wonder now how we did survive all that hard work!!

There are rewards for all that but for the life of me all I see too often are these wonderful folks I entertain in the extended care hospitals and nursing homes and can relate to their memories. There aren’t too many left anymore. Two different worlds again!!

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dancing around a wood heater and getting a burn in odd places as a result. No, now there are nice thermostat controlled furnaces that need very little attention and keep the rooms all toasty all night. That is a reality that you have trouble conveying to the young people now.

Do you know a person in their thirties even that haven’t had the benefit of a clothes dryer, or make toast by just plugging in a toaster and not having to light a fire? I can remember that to have light you needed an open flame, you didn’t just flip a switch.

You would have to go through the ritual of cleaning the chimney and trimming the wick, too. All that is gone now. Every mom house keeper in early times had to learn how to manage a wood stove. You couldn’t even make a quick coffee or fry a breakfast egg without you made a fire or learned to make a brisk one, if you wanted pancakes.

You had to know more then turning a knob, that’s for sure!!

Ever see someone use a wash tub and a wash board? Well, I’ll be surprised if you are even much older than fifty and can say you did. Two different worlds indeed!!

I can remember days of hard dusty work and drinking luke warm drinks and no chance for a cool, not cold, cool drink from the well. No you didn’t turn the tap or reach for a cold bottle from the fridge, and no there was no refreshing shower to stand under.

That wasn’t even on the radar yet. The best you could hope for was a quick dip in the “Battle River”, but that was miles away!! No, there were so many different things I remember, like the one room school with all grades one through nine all with one teacher, and I can remember packing water to the school a quarter of a mile.

the fence was down in many areas meaning elk and moose are using the area in numbers.

Although we had a good explore, we didn’t see much for wildlife, so they must be keeping well hid with their young; some of which will be just newborn, others had a good start with early spring.

With only 79 sleeps until bow hunting season, I will have to shoot my bow more.

However, it doesn’t take much to convince me to do that. I also want to see if I can train Miss Oohohh to find missing arrows.

We had a great weekend, even though we worked a lot we spent a good deal outdoors and had an enjoyable weekend as short as they are.

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Back at the cabin, I thought the squirrels and chipmunks would keep Miss Oohohh busy all day.

However, it appears squirrels and chipmunks are fair weather critters and didn’t come out to play at all in the drizzling rain, so I had to pay more attention to the pup as she got bored without her playmates.

She must have gotten a peek at a gopher or maybe just smelled it because she dug for over an hour, when she emerged from the canyon she dug, we will most likely get more water in there than the new water hole, but she looked like the swamp thing monster.

Around mid-day, I took her for a good run down to the other far corner water hole, not only to explore but also for a bath. I sent in the water gauge and two steps off shore she was doing the dog paddle, so this water remains fair deep all year long.

We ran the entire fence line around the property, so that was several km’s, it gave her a really good run. The top strand of

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Dawn Hames Columnist

I said to my husband, “I am making you some Beanie Blondie’s, it could go either way, because I am inventing.” I have to be honest, sometimes a new recipe turns out and sometimes it doesn’t. I like inventing new recipes, and in this case I am modifying my Black Bean Brownie recipe.

My first modification was very good, but I am now waiting for plan B to cool, so I can sample it and compare. A Blondie is a square similar to a brownie, but without the chocolate. Blondie’s usually use brown sugar. They can be served un-iced, but if you have a sweet tooth, then go ahead and indulge in icing on your cake. This recipe is unusual in that it uses garbanzo beans instead of wheat flour.

Chick peas are also called garbanzo beans. The great thing about chick peas

Submitted Bareback riding: 1. Linden Woods, 8 4.5 points on Calgar y Stampede Rodeo’s S83 Special Delivery, $2155.60; 2. Dusty LaValley, 83.5, $1770.68; 3.

RC Landingham, 83, $1385.75; 4. Jesse Lannin, 82, $1000.82; 5. Jake Vold, 81, $615.89; 6. Logan Hodson, 80, $384.93; 7. (tie) Spur Lacasse, Michael Solberg, Pascal Isabelle, and Colin Adams, 79.5, $96.23 each Steer wrestling: 1. Will Stoval, 3.7, $2141.55; 2. Straws Milan, 3.9, $1963.09 3. (tie) Cole Rutledge and Brendan Laye, 4.1, $1606.16 each; 5. (tie) Cody Cassidy and Dean McIntyre, 4.2, $1130.26 each; 7. Layne Delemont, 4.3, $773.33; 8.

Curtis Cassidy 4.4, $654.36; 9. Jessie Heggie, 4.5, $535.39; 10. Craig Weisgerber, 4.7, $356.92

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Beanie Blondies

is that they improve both cholesterol and blood sugar. A recent study noted on, the Worlds Healthiest Foods website stated that one 1/3 of a cup of chick peas a day for one week improves blood sugar and insulin response. They are an excellent source of fiber. Chick peas are high in fibre, molybdenum, manganese, folate, iron, antioxidants and feel good tryptophan. While we are well versed in the goodness of olive oil, recent research has seen great benefit in 1/2 tablespoon a day of safflower oil. Safflower oil is extremely beneficial in increasing good cholesterol and regulating adiponectin, a hormone that regulates fat and sugar in the blood.

Safflower oil was also found to reduce C-reactine protein, which is a protein that causes inflammation in our bodies at the cellular level. The baking soda prevents the beans from causing gas and provides the leavening for the recipe. Amazingly these blondie’s taste great and contain ingredients that are very good for your

body. Since there is no flour, this cake would be suitable for those that are intolerant to gluten or grains. For diabetics or individuals with blood sugar/carb problems the sugar in this recipe can be substituted with 1/4 cup maple syrup and 10 packages of stevia.

Summer and salads go hand in hand, so I have also included a handy chick pea salad. It is perfect to take to work for lunch, and you could stir in a little left over rice or cooled pasta for a salad variation.

Beanie Blondies 1 can garbanzo beans (chick peas) 1/2 cup sugar (white or brown) 3 eggs 1/3 cup safflower oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans. In a food processor or blender combine the beans and all the other ingredients. Pour into

Lea Park Rodeo Results

Team roping: 1. Wyatt Branden/ Tyler Schmidt, 5.5, $1648.53 each; 2.

Brett Buss/Klay Whyte, 5.7, $1433.50 each; 3. Brett McCarroll/Justin McCarroll, 6.5 se c ond s, $1218.4 8 eac h; 4. Colter Depaoli/Don Depaoli, 6.6, $1003.45 each; 5. Braidy Davies/Chase Simpson, 6.9, $788.42 each; 6. Jesse Popescul/Kevin Schriener, 7.1, $573.40 each; 7. Grady Branden/Clint Brower, 7.2, $358.37 each; 8. Tel Flewelling/Ty Cahoon, 7.5, $143.35 S ad dle bronc riding: 1. Chuc k Schmidt, 81.5 points on Franklin Rodeo’s 529 Evening Mist, $2048.45; 2. (tie) Dusty Hausauer and Lane Watt, 79, $1497.16 each; 4. Justin Meston, 78, $1109.57; 5. Jake Brown, 77.5, $682.81; 6. Dustin Flundra, 77, $512.11; 7. (tie) Lane Cust and Keenan Reinhardt, 76.5, $384.08

each; 9. Coleman Watt, 76, $256.05; 10.

Casey Bertram, 74.5, $170.71 Tie -down roping: 1. Josh Eirickson, 7.9 seconds, $1966.93; 2. Lee Rombough, 8. 2, $1803.04; 3. Kyle Lucas, 8.4, $1584.49; 4. Stacy Cornet, 8.6, $1365.94; 5. Virgil Poffenroth, 8.7, $1147.39; 6. Tyler Johnson, 8.8, $928.84; 7. Dean Edge, 8.9, $710. 29; 8. Al Bouchard, 9.0, $601.01 9. Blake Williamson, 9.2, $491.74; 8. Morgan Grant, 9.7, $327.83 Barrel racing: 1. Sydney Daines, 16.282 seconds, $2368.80; 2. Nancy Csabay, 16.324, $2013.48; 3. Colby Gilbert, 16.332, $1658.16; 4. Kerilee Noval, 16.385, $1421.28; 5. Toni Dixon, 16.435, $1184.90; 6. Kathy Bueckert, 16.467, $829.08; 7. Jackie Ganter, 16.480, $592.20; 8. Bobbi Goodwin,

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a greased 8 x 8 baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. This is great served warm with vanilla ice cream or cold. When served cold, this is a very moist cake, that you can enjoy guilt free Chick Pea Salad 1 can chick peas 3/4 cup finely chopped carrots 1 cup chopped cucumber 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped red pepper Combine all the ingredients and pour on the dressing and stir to combine.

Dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar or white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon seat salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon honey 2 cloves of garlic finely minced 1 teaspoon garlic finely minced Combine all the ingredients and stir to blend, pour over the salad.

16,508, $473.76; 9. Braidy Howes, 16.516, $ 414.5 4; 10. Nicole Pana, 16 . 52 0, $ 3 5 5 . 3 2; 11. D e b G u e l l y, 16.554, $29 6.10; 9. Cr ystal Shaw, 16.584, $236.88 Bull riding: 1. Beau Brooks, 84.5 points on Franklin Rodeo’s 111 Bark at the Moon, $1981.89; 2. Dakota Buttar, 84, $1627.99; 3. Jordan Hansen, 81.5, $1274.07; 4. Scot t Schif fner, 78.5, $920.16; 5. Jordan Carlier, 76.5, $566.25 Novice saddle bronc riding: 1.

Dawson Dahm and Chase Zweifel, 70.5 points, $573.76; 3. Kolby Wanchuk, 69 points, $327.86; 4. Ricky Warren, 66 points, $163.93 Novice bareback riding: 1. Tanner Young, 71 points, $578.12; 2. Conner Hamilton, 69, $433.59; 3. Danny Vendenamelee, 57, $289.06

Action Packed All eyes were on the action in at the 62nd Lea Park Rodeo. The weather stayed dry on the Friday evening as Cowgirls show off their skills in Ladies Barrel Racing on June 11.

Tie-down roping cowboys put on show competing to win. Photos Marie Conboy.

Vermilion Chrysler At Lea Park Rodeo Local Marwayne girls of the Lea Park Riders Jessica Dobson (l) and Emily Cook (r) by the 2016 2500 Megacab truck supplied to the Lea Park Rodeo by Vermilion Chrysler to give away to a lucky winner.

Photos submitted by Mike Matthews

Vermilion Chrysler has been a corporate sponsor at the Lea Park Rodeo for many years and this year was no different.

Vermilion Chrysler Manager, Mike Matthews and Sales Specialist, Larry Tyner attended the three day Rodeo showcasing six new vehicles during the Rodeo. Vermilion Chrysler also supplied the 2016 2500 Megacab truck that was to be given away to one lucky winner.

Matthews said “It was a great weekend had by all and that the organizers of the Rodeo treated them very graciously. I hope we are a corporate sponsor for many years to come.”

From left; Ron Beliveau (Ram Truck Rodeo Rep.), Larry Tyner (Sales, Vermilion Chrysler) and Mike Matthews (Vermilion Chrysler Manager) standing by the 2016 2500 Megacab truck.

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Petting Barn Finds New Homes For Pets At Vermilion Fair

Marie Conboy Reporter

It’s that time of the year again, and the Fair is just around the corner.

Eve r y ye ar t h e O l d M a c D o n a l d petting barn is a big hit at the Vermilion Fair. Animal lovers line up outside the barn, waiting with the anticipation of finding a new pet.

“All of the animals are vaccinated,” said Old MacDonald Barn organizer, Jay Snelgrove. “There was a misconception in the past that the animals were not vaccinated, but they are all vaccinated. “ The vet c omes down the day before the fair and vaccinates every animal. The Ag Society pays for the vaccinations and the Vermilion Vet Clinic donates their time.”

Last year we found homes for eight rabbits and a total of 60 kittens,” said

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Snelgrove.

“A l l t h e k i t t e n s w e r e d o n a t e d .

People can donate animals including donkeys, rabbits, puppies and kittens on the Wednesday night (July 27) before the Fair on July 28, 29 and 30.

“Kittens must be older than eight weeks, but we don’t want them too big. We just want kittens, not cats,” explained Snelgrove.

“We are still looking for volunteers; we are finding it hard to find volunteers to run the gates into the barn this year. We are still looking for puppies; we currently have none,” said Snelgrove.

The barn hours during the three-day annual Fair will be 1 - 4 p.m. closed 4 5 p.m. and then re-open 5 - 8 p.m.

For more information contact Old MacDonald Barn organizer, Jay SnelChildren play with kittens at the 2015 Vermilion Fair. Photos Marie Conboy grove at 780 853 0144.

Vermilion 4-H Beef Club Report

The Vermilion Beef Club has been very busy this year, and ended with a great day for Achievement Day on May 29, followed by our Interclub Show and Sale on May 30, ending with an amazing carcass workshop at the Vermilion Packers on June 10.

On February 7 we had public speaking. Everyone did a great job. Junior Speeches 1st place Kasen Swanson, 2nd place Rylan Lehmann. Intermediate speeches 1st place Paul Dahoy, 2nd place Ashley Jones. Intermediate presentation 1st place Megan Krys.

Senior speeches top two were Emma Cleland and Charlotte Wasylik. All the members that received 1st in their category moved on to district public speaking. Congratulations Paul on getting second at districts.

Our monthly meeting for February was held on February 9. We entered two teams in the Western Canadian Judging Competition. We are going to be hosting district curling on March 19. During this meeting, Jenni Popescul was our guest speaker from CCIA. On March 8 we had another meeting.

On March 7, Derek Jones, Blair Dow, and Travis Dow gave the members going to Western Canadian Judging a Judging workshop. We learned how to judge horses, dairy animals, hay, and shoes. We practiced judging shoes.

March 11, was the Western Canadian Judging Competition. We entered two teams, and they both did very well.

Congratulations to Nicholas Wasylik and Kaylie Krys for advancing to provincial judging in August.

On April 8 and 9 some of our intermediate members enjoyed the two- day Amazing Race themed Regional Spring

Fling held in Wainwright. April 26 was the district meeting in Kitscoty.

On May 4, our members cleaned up the public cemeter y as well as the Catholic cemetery. On May 7, our highway cleanup was cancelled, and we were unable to find another day that worked for our members to do it another day.

M ay 6 a n d 7 t w o o f o u r s e n i o r members attended selections; a twoday provincial camp for senior members where they can win trips, win awards or qualify to become 4-H ambassadors.

Congratulations to Nicholas Wasylik, he won a trip to North West Territories.

Congratulations to Kaylie Krys, who was nominated in the group of nine people for the Premiers Award. She also won a trip to the National Seniors Member Conference in Washington DC and was chosen to be a 4H Alberta ambassador.

On May 29, was our Club Achievement Day and May 30 was our Interclub show with the Clandonald Multi-club. All the members did a great job with their projects. Congratulations to Ashley Jones for Grand Champion Steer and Emma Cleland for Reser ve Grand Champion Steer. Also congratulations to Justin Chase for Overall Grand Champion female and Avary Hickman for Overall Grand Champion Female.

Great j o b to 1s t p l ac e S h ow m a n ship members: Justin Chase (Senior), Ashley Jones (Intermediate) and Kasen Swanson (Junior). Great work to First Plac e Gro o m ing m em b er s: Kayli e Krys(Senior), Ashley Jones (Intermediate), and Rylan Lehman(Junior).

Congratulations to 1st place judg ing members: Kaylie Kr ys (Senior), M e g an K r ys(inter m e d i ate), Ka se n Swanson(Junior). Thank you so much to

THANK YOU

Charles Edward Farkash Dec 11, 1927 - May 6, 2016

Winnifred Farkash & Family would like to thank everyone for the kind condolences after the passing of our Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather Charlie Farkash on May 6th, 2016.

Thank you for all the charitable donations in his memory, flowers, cards & visits.

A very special thanks to Dr Louw, Susan & Allison and all the nurses at Vermilion Health Centre.

all of our sponsors, buyers and runnerup bidders, volunteers and parents.

Because of all of you, our members experienced another great Achievement day!

Amazingly our year did not end there.

The Vermilion Packers invited us for a carcass grading workshop. It was great to see the results of our hard work.

Meat inspector, Mr. Nydokus, discussed carcass grading and showed us the 4-H steers and how they graded. Thank you very much to the Vermilion Packers for this educational experience.

Vermilion 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day results 2016: Congratulations to all the Members and Cleavers in the Vermilion 4-H Beef Club for successfully completing the 2015-16 4-H year. All the members had great looking project animals. All the hard work throughout the year showed on May 2, our Club Achievement Day. The results were as follows: STEER PROJECT: Senior: 1.

Emma Cleland (Overall Reserve Champ) 2. Brea Watson 3. MJ Roberts 4. Wyatt Roberts 5. Justin Chase 6. Cavin Jones

Intermediate: 1. Ashley Jones(Overall Grand Champ) 2. Grace Cleland 3. Owen Cleland 4. Saige Swanson 5. Paul Dahoy 6. Megan Krys

Junior: 1. Kasen Swanson 2. Rylan Lehmann 3. Derian Selte

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SHOWMANSHIP Senior: 1. Justin Chase 2. Robert Watson Intermediate: 1. Ashley Jones 2. Avary Hickman Junior: 1. Kasen Swanson 2. Rylan Lehmann JUDGING: First Senior: Kaylie Krys First Intermediate: Megan Krys First Junior: Kasen Swanson FEMALE PROJECTS: Yearling Heifer Class: 1. Justin Chase (Overall Female

Grand ) 2. Avary Hickman 3. Emerson Livingston 4. Emma Cleland 5. Bre Watson 6. Grace Cleland 2 -Year- old Cow-Calf Pair: 1. Avary Hickman(Overall Female Reserve) 2. Grace Cleland 3. Robert Watson 4. Jayce Sweeney 5. Bre Watson 6. Charolotte Wasylik 3- Year- Old Cow-Calf Pair: 1. Kaylie Krys 2. Robert Watson 3. Bre Watson GROOMING Senior: 1. Kaylie Krys 2. Justin Chase Intermediate: 1. Ashley Jones 2. Paul Dahoy Junior: 1. Rylan Lehmann 2. Darian Selte

CORRECTION In the June 13 issue of the Vermilion Voice under the Senior’s BBQ caption the name Mary Anne Kinsley was not the correct spelling it should have been Marion Kenzie we apologize for the incorrect spelling.

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Alberta Royal Purple Lodges Association 2016 Conference Update

The members of ARPLAS met for their 2016 annual general meeting in Sundre AB. on June 9, 10 and 11. Seventy-four enthusiastic and passionate delegates represented 21 out of the 29 lodges who are members and belong to the Canadian Royal Purple Society. We were extremely satisfied with the turn out. Many thanks to host lodge Sundre - you all did a splendid job, host hotel – Best Western – Sundre – no doubt one of the best host hotels that we have ever had and the staff was wonderful and very helpful. Local caterers Marie Nelson and Dianne Meissner provided the best meals and treats.

Sundre is fortunate to have such a great caterer. Thanks to all in Sundre who made this a great visit to your town!

Meet and greet, hilarious skits and Dianne and Carol entertaining the group with music and dancing was held Thursday night at the Sundre Community Hall.

It is a really great facility. We had a shopping spree at Bear’s Den Clothing Store, under new ownership, by our Immediate Past Provincial President Brenda Johnston of Sundre Lodge. Friday morning was the formal start to our AGM and sessions were led by Provincial President Esther Smith of Bentley Lodge.

We were thrilled to perform initiation of a new member – Elsie Tennant into the Sundre Lodge. This initiation, welcome march and pansy ceremony has never been performed in the 23 year history of the ARPLAS at an AGM. It is an impressive ceremony and anyone who belongs to a lodge will know just how special this was for all of us attending.

Watch for our new Tagline---Positively Purple. We encourage all lodges to use the line in any of their correspondence, so the local newspapers will see Positively Purple and know that it is another Royal Purple item coming at them!

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Saskatchewan Royal Purple for the 2017 AGM and we will be heading to the beautiful Lakeview Inn & Suites in FT Saskatchewan on June 2, 3 and 4/17.

Election of the 2016/17 directors was held. Provincial President Anita Kitz of Westlock (Edmonton Royal Purple) is now our leader. Oth er elected directors are: Immediate Past President Esther Smith of Red Deer (Bentley Royal Purple), Vice presidents are: Joan Turner of Edmonton Royal Purple, Yvonne Borrowman of Medicine Hat Royal Purple, Barb Schmidt of Vermilion/Mannville Royal Purple, Secretary Dawn Hodgins of Viking Royal Purple, Treasurer Olga Matvichuk of Edmonton Royal Purple, Chaplain Lillian Konieczny of Mannville/Myrnam Royal Purple, Conductor Lavern Kittlitz of Elk Point Royal Purple.

The incoming officers were installed.

At our Friday night banquet we had the pleasure of hearing Katie Jo Jackson of Sundre speak on gender equality, a topic that that she had the honour of speaking on at the United Nations. Katie Jo is a terrific grade 12 speaker and we could see why she was chosen to speak at the UN. Sundre Mayor Terry Leslie welcomed us all to their lovely town and area. It is nice to look out and see the mountains off to the west. Jason Nixon, the local MLA also welcomed all to the area. We then heard Mike McKay who is responsible for running Camp Kindle, just west of Water Valley. We have taken Camp Kindle--a division of kidscancercare--- as our provincial charity and we do encourage all lodges to remember the Camp in their budgets. Last year members of ARPLAS and lodges donated $13,500. At the conference ARPLAS donated $5000 and with lodge and individual donations the total climbed to $8,474 total. Very impressive!

On Saturday morning the representatives of the rest of the charities that we support arrived to give us information on

their particular charity and we made all of our annual donations.

Stollery Children’s Hospital rep Beverly Sawchuk told us that we have donated them $95,000 since 2006. This year we gave another $10,000. We were thrilled to hear that ATB will be matching our donation.

Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation rep Patty Bambrick told us that “CP Has Heart Program” will be matching our $10,000 donation to them. All funds will be used for Cardiac care.

She showed us an inspiring video of the hospital.

Compassion House (safe house in Edmonton for people undergoing breast cancer treatments to stay at) will also receive $10,000 to go towards cancer related material and maintenance of the House. We were thrilled to have cancer survivor Dianne Ritter come and speak to us about her 5 week stay at the house. Very inspirational!

We have supported the House since 2002. As one of the original donors we have a room in the House named in our honour – The Volunteer Room, where all the volunteers who assist at the House meet. Two purple framed pictures of our provincial presidents hang beside the door to the room.

Linda Firlotte and Patti Brewin from C a m p H o r izo n (A B E a s te r S e a l s) brought an interesting video presentation and we got to have a peek at the camp that is located near Bragg Creek.

The Camp received $5000 and this is used to assist campers to attend camp each year. The campers enjoy all kinds of special recreation, that would not be possible for them any place else.

Joan Nielson of Camp He Ho Ha spoke on the work of running a camp for people with disabilities and how a small boy with stubs for arms could feel the freedom of climbing a climbing wall or how the small girl was so happy

there and was not bullied because she had a disability or the child who maneuvers her wheelchair with her tongue.

These camps are truly wonderful/these KIDS are truly wonderful. Each year we donate $5000 to the camp.

The Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgar y Ronald McDonald Houses also receive $1000 each. Their donations will be presented by IPPP Esther and PP Anita at a later date. $1000 was given to the host lodge charity and this was Greenwood Neighborhood Place in Sundre.

At grand total of $ 49,0 0 0 was presented. Amazing amount for a small group of Royal Purple members to raise through working a Calgary Casino, selling raffle tickets and putting of special events at conference to raise funds.

Plus the matching grants of $20,000 made it just an awesome AGM. We encourage all to check out your local Royal Purple Lodge and discovery all the wonderful work that these members do in YOUR community. We are like most other service clubs and continue to look for new members to volunteer with us. Our work is mainly for the children.

Che c k out our we bsite @ w w w. abroyalpurpleassn.com and continue o nto the Fac e b o ok pag e for more incredible updates.

FYI: just to let everyone know that R oya l Pu r p l e L o d g e s a c r o s s t h i s provin c e are ver y g enerous. With 26 out of 29 lodges reporting, a total of $341,254.00 has been donated in your communities and to the charities supported by ARPLAS. Way to help the children!

Winners of our 2nd annual cash raffle were: $1000 – Sylvia Boothman of Vermilion, $750 – Lee Richardson of Edmonton, $500 – Irene Thomas of Ponoka and $250 – Jean Paradis of Bashaw. Thanks for the support.

Richer From Royal Purple From left, Barbara Schmidt, Past Honoured Royal Lady of Vermilion Lodge # 108, presented Sylvia Boothman of Vermilion with a $1000 cheque on June 14. After having purchased a raffle ticket, Boothman’s name was drawn at the Annual Alberta Royal Purple Lodges Association Conference in Sundre on June 10. The Alberta Royal Purple raise money throughout the year by catering, raffles and volunteering at casinos with the funds going to support children’s hospitals, treatment centers, and summer camps. If you would like to find out more about Royal Purple, you can visit canadianroyalpurplesociety.ca or www.facebook. com/AlbertaRoyalLodgeAssociation. Photo by Angela Mouly

Vermilion TD Canada Trust BBQ Fundraiser

The TD Canada Trust branch in Vermilion held a fundraiser BBQ for the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) on June 15. The total raised was $500.

From left; TD Canada Trust employees Eric Bergerud, Darren Anderson, Edie Whitten and Darly Burd. Photo Marie Conboy

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Man Of The Community

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Frank Molineux says the secret of living to a healthy old age is “staying active.”

Frank, who was born in 1926, has resided in Clandonald most of his life.

“I live in Clandonald because I like it and I want to,” says Molineux, who says he knows everybody in Clandonald as well as their dogs and cats.

Frank returned from the military in 1945 and attempted to start farming in Clandonald.

“I bought a farm, but it was the worst time to start farming grain. The weather was so bad those years, you couldn’t even sell two bushel an acre,” said Molineux.

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What a year it has been for Olaf the Great Horned Owl! The owl, who was nicknamed Olaf by Vermilion Voice staff, is finally close to freedom after a long year of recovery against the odds.

Olaf was found injured and caught in a barbed wire fence south of Vermilion last year on July 30.

Afterwards, Olaf was taken to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton with a badly damaged wing.

“Olaf is flying again,” said Director of Wildlife at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton, Kim Blomme. “He is currently in a small space and gets cranky from time to time if he disturbed during the day.”

Kim says the next step for Olaf, with the help of a falconer friend, is to put a creance line on him.

“Basically, we will put a pair of leather straps around his legs and then attach a light fishing line to that, then we will take him outside and let him go on a 100 foot length

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“After that I decided to leave farming and I started the service station and fuel agency ‘About Fuel’ as a Shell oil agent in Clandonald. I ran the business for 30 years until some of my family took it over. The oil companies closed me down after that when they took away all of the bulk agencies,” tells Molineux.

Frank is happily married to his wife Mildred and they have 5 children.

Frank is a veteran who joined the air force at the age of 16, serving in the Canadian Air Force from 1942 -1945.

Molineux graduated as a Sergeant and was stationed in Canada during World War II between Edmonton and Quebec.

“I was an air-gunner. I would have

gone to Europe if they had told me to. You followed orders and you went where you were sent.

Some of my friends at the time were sent to England and from there they flew to Europe. One good friend of mine was shot down over France” said Molineux.

“I didn’t really want to fight the Germans. I had no grudge against them but if a plane came along you had to shoot it down.”

The 90 year old says he now enjoys a little golfing Remembering Our Seniors In The Community and travelling in his retire- This week’s Man of the Community features Frank Molineux from Clandonald. Photo Marie Conboy ment.

In The Home Stretch For Freedom

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Angela Mouly

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of line, to see if he can get that elevation,” said Blomme.

Olaf has been moving around lots since the surgery, where he underwent laser therapy in an attempt to break down scar tissue that was built up on the ligament of the injured wing.

“If his flying outside goes well, we will release him,” said Blomme.

“The most important thing we have to determine with all our birds is that they have full mobility and that they can still hunt. Olaf is at a disadvantage because he has been with us for almost a year.”

Blomme says that the Wildlife Rehabilitation have been thinking about releasing him on site instead of where he was found.

“We are thinking about releasing him here so that way we could monitor him for a while. We will ask the bird banders to put a metal band on him, and that way if he does come down again and if he is found with the band on him we would know it was him.

There is no telling where Olaf will go once he is released.

“He may just bugger off. He’s probably sick of us by now,” laughed Blomme. “Once we let him go, we have no control over where he goes. It’s entirely up to him and whatever forces are moving him in whatever direction. He has his own agenda.

There is a lot about the avian brain that we don’t know,” added Blomme.

On a positive outlook, Blomme says

that the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre has seen many successful cases in the past where birds go back into the wild.

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton is a non-profit organization that is solely donor supported.

If you are interested in donating to the Society, the website address is: www.wildlife-edm.ca

Olaf pictured on the left with his friend, Great Horned Owl Cecil on the right, at the Wildlife Rehabilitation in Edmonton. Photo submitted

Saskatchewan Swimmers Sitting At First

Swimming their way to 1st in Saskatchewan Long Term Athlete Development were synchronized duet, Haley Wickham-Cross and Paige Dembicki from the Border City Stingrays in Lloydminster.

Last year, the girls had trained in Las Vegas where they were coached by the Water Beauties who performs two shows, Cirque du Soleil’s ‘O’ at the Bellagio and ‘Le Reve’ a water show at the Wynn.

“Having been given pointers on how to stay focused in Las Vegas, we were able to help create our own routine with extra artistic ideas,” said Wickham-Cross.

This year, the girls who were coached

by Janelle Dembicki, won a silver medal at Provincials and placed 10 th for indi-

vidual figures out of over 60 pairs. This earned them at spot at the Canadian Prairie Championships.

Border City Stingrays sent 28 athletes to Provincials and returned with 63 placing ribbons.

“We always congratulate our younger teammates in order to build team spirit,” said Wickham-Cross.

While at Provincials, the Long Term Athlete Development provided testing in the water and on land. Wickham-Cross took 1st in both the water and land tests for all of Saskatchewan in the 13 - 15 age group. Paige Dembicki placed 2nd in all of Saskatchewan for the LTAD in the 13-15 age group.

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at affect me, just swimming the routine wherever I was,” said WickhamCross.

Fellow teammates who swam solo also earned Provincial medals. Kallie Lumbard earned a silver medal and 1st in the LTAD in the 13 -15 category.

Kaibrie Lumbard won gold at Provincials and placed 4th in the LTAD U12 category.

The Lloydminster Border City Stingrays will be hosting a meet and development camp on From left, Paige Dembicki and Haley Wickham-Cross Photo Submitted November 19 and 20.

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“It is a great honour,” said Eden Wilm. “It’s about much more than just self defense, it is also about dedication and hard work.”

Sister s Moriah Ostropolski and Eden Wilm were both awarded black belts in Taekwondo at the VES School by their instructor Greg Haslehurst, after attending Taekwondo classes at Raptor Taek wondo in Vermilion for eight year s. The blac k belt is commonly the highest belt color used and denotes a degree of high competence.

“It provides an environment that cultivates confidence through Respect, Self- Control and Self Discipline,” says Raptor Taekwondo Instructor, Greg Haslehurst.

“As well as an overall positive mindset of oneself; our various programs allow for all ages to begin their own personal journey into the world of mar tial ar ts, fitness, and personal development.”

“Greg has been a great instructor, if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t have taken it as seriously,” said Wilm. “He really pushed me to continue and not give up.”

“This has been my thing, something for me to do without my kids,” said Ostropolski. “And now my kids are getting into it too.”

Haslehurst says he is very proud of his two pupils for receiving their black belts. “ I b e l i eve i n t h e i d e a t h at yo u shouldn’t have to use it (self defense) if you keep your nose out of trouble.

Martial Art Instructor, Greg Haslehurst awarded his pupils with belts at a graduation ceremony with the Raptor Taekwondo group on June 15. Photos Marie Conboy

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Tap Talent Awarded Scholarship

Marie Conboy Reporter

Sixteen-year-old dancer Breanna Maughan, from south of Vermilion, recently won a scholarship to attend the Harbour Dance Centre in Vancouver this summer.

Harbour Dance Centre is a worldclass faculty that offers a variety of dance classes for adult dancers of all levels.

The Grade 10 student was scouted at the Dance Invasion competition in Fort Saskatchewan.

It is the second scholarship win for Maughan, who travelled to New York and danced on the Broadway stage last summer.

“Broadway helped me a lot with stage performance. The stage in New York was so huge that when we came back here I felt I had more confidence.”

The young dancer, who drives to dance practice in Marwayne four to five times a week, started dancing at the age of 4. Her dance teachers are Kirstin George and Miranda Bachman at the Marwayne Dance Association.

Maughan is modest about her wins to date saying that she was surprised to

have been chosen.

Uncer tain whether she will make a career out of dance, Maughan says that she has enjoyed teaching dance to younger children aged 5 and 6 twice a week recently.

“If somebody offered me a contract to go professional I might consider it but I’m not going out of my way to attract it.

If it happens, it happens. I really enjoyed teaching dance to little kids this year and I think they enjoyed themselves too,” said Maughan.

Dancer instructors from all over the world attend the Harbour Dance Centre teaching Ballet, Lyrical and Contem- Vancouver Dance School Scholarship porary Jazz, Modern/Contemporary, Dancer Breanna Maughan wins another scholarship to attend dance school in Vancouver.

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“Tap is my favorite type of dance so I plan to book the tap classes and get Vermilion Rotary Club Vermilion Public Library the most out of my scholarship,” said Lakeland College Vermilion FCSS Maughan.

County of Vermilion River Schools Maughan’s two older sisters, Bailey Vermilion Masonic Lodge and Alex, look forward to accompanying First United Church Vermilion Heritage Museum her on the trip to Vancouver in August.

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Report to the Community Throughout the 2015-16 academic year, Lakeland College helped thousands of students achieve their goals with in-demand programming, student-managed experiences and supportive student services.

From providing practicum placements to serving on advisory committees and boards, to fundraising, creating awards, and even opening up your homes for much-needed basement suites, our students and our college succeed because of our community.

Thank you for your support. Together, we are driving innovation and learner success forward.

Alice Wainwright-Stewart President & CEO

We celebrated our Class of 2016 at convocation ceremonies in Vermilion and Lloydminster.

President Alice Wainwright-Stewart (centre) with members of the Deans of Business Case Competition team.

Innovation and achievement Green and gold celebration

• Lakeland has made the list of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges three years in a row. Lakeland moved to 38th place in the 2015 Research Infosource Inc. rankings. The college was 20th in 2014 and 46th in 2013.

• The interior design technology program was reaccredited by the National Lakeland recently recognized not only our graduates Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) in January 2016. It is currently the only but also members of our alumni family and NKBA accredited program in Canada and one of only 55 accredited programs in community. During the convocation ceremonies, North America.

Laryssa Whittaker, Class of ’91, and Edmund Lefsrud, Class of ’65, were recognized as • Open since August 2015, the Energy Centre was recognized with an award of merit for the 2016 Distinguished Alumni; Ross building engineering at the Consulting Engineers of Alberta’s Showcase Awards 2016.

Ulmer and Jean Paré were presented • Lakeland is the first post-secondary institution in Alberta to complete an with honorary degrees as the 2016 Environmental Farm Plan.

Distinguished Citizens.

• Lakeland’s newly named community mental health program was officially approved by Alberta Advanced Education. Effective July 1, 2016, students will receive credit for completing this online Learn more at certificate program – formerly named mental health practitioner. lakelandcollege.ca/convocation.

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Every college says they are educating the leaders of tomorrow. At Lakeland, our students are leading today.

Take the lead • Heavy oil power engineering students take turns as shift supervisors in the Energy Centre to generate heat and power for the Lloydminster campus.

• Early learning and child care students create and run their own play program for children. They plan and prepare activities, interact with parents and work hands-on with children.

• University transfer (bachelor of education) students teach elementary students how to add, subtract and more at their student-organized math fair.

• Agricultural sciences students learn to run a profitable agribusiness on the Student Managed Farm – Powered

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I am a retired teacher who is currently substituting for schools in the St. Paul Education Region. In the various schools I sub at, I frequently run into students who are children of former students of mine.

I have even had the very. disconcerting experience of meeting a GRAND CHILD of a former student. This makes me think of a line of a famous poem, whose name I don’t remember in my “dottage”, that says “Time, you Thief.” A Thief indeed, or, wait a second, does Time rob us, or, do we rob Time? What I mean is, do we feel that Time goes so fast that we feel cheated, or is it that we don’t take the time to cherish every good thing that Time gives us?

Time gave me one heck of a surprise in Joe Machney. I remember clearly the baby boy who probably wouldn’t survive, having been born very prematurely.

The kid who was utterly and completely unique. The kid who surprised everyone, upon graduating, he travelled the world, living in Amsterdam, well, doing all kinds of things that I don’t know about, but, just being, well, just being, Joe Machney. His own person, seeing the world through his own unique way.

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And now, for the rest of the story. I have NOT read Joe’s novel. Why? Because I stated at the beginning, that I am in my “Dottage,” and cannot see my way through to reading It’s “Online” I think I’m too Old School to read online.

That does not stop me from trusting that Joe’s novel is not worth reading. I’ve skimmed through it and can assure any potential readers it’s okay to read. It’s not offensive in any way and quite interesting.

As an English teacher I Joe Machney from Myrnam. Photos submitted Book cover of Joe Machney’s book.

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June 16, 2016 – Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC), Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and Alberta Pulse Growers (APG) once again invite producers to a grading workshop following last year’s successful event.

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College in Vermilion and will include sessions from experienced industry speakers on barley, wheat, canola and, new for this year is the addition of pulse grading.

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Habitat For Humanity Barbecue Kirby Whitlock volunteered to barbecue once again for the Vermilion Habitat for Humanity ‘Push to the Finish’ fundraiser on June 14 at Christina’s Home Furnishings. Vermilion Habitat for Humanity Committee Chair Linda Jacejko said they will be hosting a barbecue at that location each Tuesday until July 19. Jacejko added, “We are thankful for the seed money donated by the Vermilion Rotary Club, and the use of the barbecue and propane from Eastalta Co-op to be able to put these fundraisers on. The Tuesday barbecues, the June 17 Eastalta Co-op barbecue and the June 19 Triathlon barbecue fundraisers will all be going towards the end of build bills.

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SCHOOL NEWS

June 20, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

Karen King Submitted

The Grade 6 students headed off to Camp Encounter on June 8 and 9. They spent two days par ticipating in a variety of activities, such as archery, rock climbing, canoeing, and capture the flag. The “Survival Game” was a camp favourite; kids loved tr ying to outsmar t their parents and teachers with stealthy hiding skills, and parents and teac her s enjoyed the o p portunit y to track the kids down and request they do something silly. All campers stayed in cabins with their friends, and ate delicious meals in the mess hall. Songs were sung and sk its were per for med around the campfire, resulting in many laughs. A great time was had by all, and many

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unforgettable memories were made.

June 10 saw the Grade 6 students head over to JR Robson for a day as a 7th grader. They had the opportunity to meet their teachers for next year and familiarize themselves with the building. ​T hey were also given the oppor tunit y to practice those tricky combination locks as they will get lockers for the first time nex t year.

A l s o o n J u n e 10, t h e G r a d e 2 classes explored Vermilion’s history through a walking field trip to the local museum. Students were on a scavenger hunt to find various items to record in their booklets. The children were thoroughly engaged and enjoyed learning about what life was like long ago. Students did a tour through the downtown core, stopping to read about the history of the buildings. They also passed by many historic houses as well as one mail order home from over 100 years ago.

Thanks to the parent volunteers who joined them.

All the Grade 5 students journeyed t o t h e Ve r m i l i o n Pr ov i n c i a l Pa r k as a c om p onent of the Wetland s Unit. They met Gary Walsh. He talked about the different types of interactions that happen around a wetland, and the benefits that wetlands bring to an area. The students then broke into two groups to study the aquatic and riparian zones of the wetlands. They were lucky enough to see many examples of aquatic insects, mallards, deer, and evidence of other wetland creatures. Mr. Walsh

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showed the Grade 5 students many of the c ommon spec ies of plants found at the provincial park, how to identify them, and some of the ways they have adapted to spread their seeds. They were also shown the area of the beaver dam and learned why the animals build these structures. Later, the group discussed some of the human influences in the area, and how they have helped or hampered the plants and animals in and around this wetland ecosystem.

This will help the students complete their final projects on the importance of wetlands. Special thanks to Gary

Walsh and the parents who joined the Grade 5 students.

If your child will be five prior to March 1, 2017 they are eligible to at te n d k in d er g ar te n at Ver m ili o n Elementar y School. Stop in at the of fice to pick up your registration package and tour the school.

Dates to Remember: June 20 – Grade 6 Social Studies PAT; June 21 – Aboriginal Day; June 22 – KA Grad from 12-1; June 23 – KB Grad from 12-1; June 24 – Track Day; June 27 – AR Celebration Day and Family Picnic; June 28 – Grade 6 Farewell; June 28 – Last Day for Students.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Susan Obrigewitch Submitted

Please accept this as an invitation to join us in celebrating a wonderful year of reading and learning on Friday, June 24. We will start the day with an AR assembly at 9 a.m. prior to beginning our Elementary Sports Day events. The students will be participating in activities that simulate track and field events (Grades 3-6) and others that include standing long jump, ball throw, soccer kick, Frisbee toss, relays and races (Grades 1–2).

At noon we would love if family members (parents, siblings, aunt and uncles, grandparents) joined us in a family picnic, to be held outside on the Elementary playground from 12-12:30. Students will then carry on with their events, and family is welcome to stay and cheer the kids on!

Margaret McCormack Submitted

Grade 1 students had the day off on Monday, June 13 as Kindergarten students spent the day practicing being Grade 1 students. Kindergarten orientation also took place on Monday, June 13 and Tuesday, June 14. The kinder-kids enjoyed all the activities and centers in the kindergarten room to play with. Kindergarten registrations are still being accepted for next year’s program. Kindergarten Graduation will take place on Tuesday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 23 both beginning at 9:30 a.m.

We celebrated our last school mass of the year on Friday, June 10. Thank you to the Grade 12 students for their contribution to the service as well as the Grade 6 class for being the choir and to Mrs. Sanson for playing the music for all of our masses. Thank you to Father Roger for the spiritual guidance he has blessed us with this year. We always looked forward to his visits to the school and our classrooms on Thursday afternoons throughout the year. You truly have made a difference in the lives of the students at St. Jerome’s.

A variety of Field Trips have been taken place over the past week. The Grade 1 and 1/2 students had a fun filled day on

Angela Mouly Reporter

Dancers flood the floor of the Vermilion Elementary School gym during the Dance 4/ UR Dinner event on June 17. The dance was held as a fundraiser to support the VES Hot Lunch Program in the coming year.

“We had to step up fundraising at the end

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Mannville School News

Last week Mr. Hanterman, Mrs Murray, and parent supervisor Mr. Riley took the Grade 9 class from Mannville School to Camp Warwa for an overnight trip. The students took part in canoeing, climbing activities, and the high ropes/zip lining course as well as a variety of other activities. Fun was had by all and memories were made! Thanks to everyone who helped make the trip possible.

Our Grade 5 class with Mrs. Riedel met with the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Battle River Watershed Alliance in Viking. They had a day with Nathalie Olson who did many activities with the Grade 5’s throughout the day including games and exploring the wetland.

Everyone enjoyed the End of the Year PAC Barbeque on June 10th followed by school wide ballgames.

A glance ahead: Report Cards – June 28.

Mannville School’s Grade 5 class explore the Wetlands by Viking. Photo submitted

St. Jerome’s School News

their year-end field trip to “A Bit Extreme” in Lloydminster on Thursday, June 9. The students had the opportunity to play on a large indoor playground, try four different wall-climbing courses and enjoy an exciting game of laser tag! It was an action packed day and the kids all had a blast!

On Tuesday, June 14, Mrs. Roth took her Grade 4 students out to her farm for a day of fun activities. They had a wiener roast, went on a nature walk/scavenger hunt, played a variety of games and had an extremely exciting game of pickup sticks. They also made Tic Tac Toe games from wood slabs using two colours of rocks from the X’s and O’s.

On Wednesday, June 15 Mrs. Lysons Grade 5 students and Ms. Van Winssen’s Grade 2 students took a trip to the Vermilion Provincial Park. While the Grade 2 students enjoyed the Splash Park, the Grade 5 class went down to the Vermilion River to do some pond dipping. As part of their “Wetlands” unit they spent the afternoon looking for water creatures, as well as other wildlife.

They found many amazing, as well as interesting creatures that they observed more closely in their buckets of water.

They ended the afternoon by joining the other students at the Splash Park.

The elementar y students will be treated to an end of year free swim.

Grade 1 McDermott, Grade 2 Van Wins-

Grade 5 students pond dipping.

sen, and Grade 5 Lysons will swim on Thursday, June 23 from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

On Monday, June 27 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Grade 1/2 Moore, Grade 3 Martin and Grade 4 Roth will swim.

Grade 6 - 12 students are all busy p r e p a r i n g fo r ex a m s , w h i c h h ave been taking place this past week and will continue until Tuesday, June 28.

Students are able to pick up their Report

Hot Dance – Hot Lunch

of this year so that we can have an easy transition into next year,” said Shannon Leonard, President of the Hot Lunch Program at VES. Every Hot Lunch day, there are 5 - 7 volunteers in the kitchen; a combination of volunteers from local businesses, parents and community helpers. Aside from children paying a small fee for their lunch, the

program is run on volunteers and community donations.

“We are grateful for the volunteers and the donations, as the Hot Lunch Program wouldn’t be able to run without them. We have quite a few subsidized families that are provided a hot meal that maybe wouldn’t see it otherwise. Hence, the need for the program

Picture of a St. Jerome’s Student at A Bit Extreme. Photos submitted

Cards on Tuesday, June 28, which is the last day of school for all students. The first day of school in the fall is Tuesday, September 6.

After the Grade 6 – 8 students are completed their exams they will be treated to a movie on Friday, June 24.

The students will travel to Lloydminster to watch a movie at May Theatre’s.

Middle Level Awards will be presented on Monday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m.

is ongoing. It also makes meal planning for many other families more convenient,” said Leonard.

Patrons of the evening enjoyed supper, several door prizes, balloons, glitter tattoos, a Chinese auction, along with fun dance challenges throughout the dance event.

THANK YOU The St. Jerome’s Hot Lunch Program and Lunchroom would like to take this time to thank all the people and our school families who continually make these programs available to our students.

Without our gracious volunteers and the generous donations this would not be such a successful option at our school for our students.

Wishing you all a safe and blessed summer!

See you in September!

The dance floor was filled with children at Dance 4/UR Dinner event at VES on June 17.

SCHOOL NEWS

June 20, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

Monica To Submitted

Thursday, June 16 , w a s b a s e d around Ball Day, an event requested by students a few years ago. The morning hosted senior students; juniors had the afternoon to bat, pitch, catch, and run but had to make a home run back to school shortly after to get out of the rain. All students were invited to a taco salad or ham sandwich hot lunch and hot chocolate, compliments of J. R. Robson School!

Thanks to Mrs. Chapman and Mr. Woodward for orchestrating Ball Day again this year.

“Recess”, J. R.’s first-ever musical production was held on Friday, June 10, 2016. The show took place at the Alumni Hall at Lakeland College Theatre in Vermilion. Directed by Miss Ishaq--our French teacher and Drama club leader-

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-the starring cast included Owen Aitkin, Dawson Campbell, Rebecca Irvine, Julie, Shane, and Victoria Newberry, Indira Speck and Amber Wagner. This was the third show that the club put on in one school year!

On Thursday, June 9, 2016, J. R held its last pep rally of the school year, celebrating athletic successes, awarding Pirate Crew participants, and bidding farewell to departing staff. Both junior and senior high track and field athletes had a great season for personal records and making it through qualifying rounds; Thomas Brodbin, Donovan Yaceyko, Julia McKimmon earned medals at Provincials!

The school bade warm farewells to several staff including Mrs. Beverly Buchanan, an educational assistant at our school for over 20 years. Her retirement will bring her patience and wisdom to people in her post-career ventures.

Mr. Brad Harnaha will also be bringing his charm and hands-on knowledge to a different environment as he leaves us at the end of the month. Miss Sarah Gusnowski, a spunky and energetic educational assistant at our school, will be hitting the books as she returns to post-secondary school. As for Mrs. Kaye, she became a first-time mommy to a baby girl just a few days ago and will be back after her maternity leave.

Mr. Woodward and his P. E. students went with the flow as the Grade 10s paddled the North Saskatchewan River and the P. E. 20 and 30 students went north at Lakeland Provincial Park. The variation of weather from down pouring rain to UV-blasting sunrays gave all participants an appreciation for nature’s spontaneity and the strategies of paddle strokes!

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Vermilion Elementary School’s Grade 6 students as they came for an orientation day on Friday, June 10, 2016. These soon-to-be-juniors replaced the grade 7s for a day as they followed the grade 7 class schedule. This enabled these intimidated Grade 6s to find classrooms, meet teachers, understand the timetable structure, familiarize with people and places, and enjoy a cafeteria hot lunch! Thanks to Grade 7 students Kora Smith, Kylie Hartwell, Avery Hickman, and Meghan Ryan for hosting the Grade 6 students!

Special thanks go to Mrs. Kopang and Mrs. Wilhelm for lending their help in the cafeteria during the hectic noon hours of Grade 6 Orientation Day as well as Ball Day! Don’t Forget: June 28: report card day June 30: 2016 Graduation Celebration

J.R. Robson Provincial Medal Winners

Marie Conboy Reporter

Three J.R. Robson students took home Provincial medals from the Track and Field Provincial finals in Edmonton this year.

Grade 12 student, Julia McKimmon took home the silver in the Javelin throwing.

“I did quite a bit of practice. I don’t think I’ll be throwing the javelin for Canada in the Olympics,” laughed McKimmon. “I compete because I enjoy track.”

McKimmon says she will be going on to college to study a bachelor in Science next year.

Donovan Yaceyko was awarded bronze in the high jump.

“It kind of came natural to me, I didn’t have to try that hard,” said Yaceyko.

Yaceyko says he will be taking next year out to play CJFL Football with the Edmonton Wild

Cats rather than going to college right away.

“I was offered a scholarship to play in North Dakota but I decided to stay and play Canadian junior football league with the Wild Cats instead,” said Yaceyko.

Eighteen-year-old, Thomas Brodbin was the winner of the bronze in the discus throw.

Even though Brodbin only started throwing the discus this year, he still took home a medal. ”I used to jump in track and field but I suffered a leg injury and that was the main reason I took up the discus.

“I had been practicing three times a week in the lead up to the Provincials.

Our coach Cheryl Felt made a big difference. I don’t think I would have done half as good without her; she taught me how to throw a discus first of all and helped me with my form and technique to release for Medal Winners From left; Thomas Brodbin, Julia McKimmon and Donovan Yaceyko. Photo Marie Conboy distance,” said Brodbin.

1st Annual Cross Border Pony Club Horse Show

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Cross Border Pony Club is a division of the Canadian Pony Club. It is an international, volunteer run, youth organization dedicated to the teaching of safe, knowledgeable and competent equestrian skills to youth aged 6-21.

The pony club focus is on English riding skills.

The members take instruction in many dis c iplines in c luding dres sage, show jumping, rally, tetrathlon and Prince Philip Games. The local branch is in its first year of opera-

tion and members have been attending riding lessons every other week since Februar y and will continue through the summer to October when we take a winter break.

“Our coach, Mona Beckmann, is a pony club alumni hailing from the lower mainland of BC. She is a Lakeland College student and our Pony Club coach on the side.

Since our organization does not receive financial support from any government agencies we depend on our fees and fundraising to offset the cost of arena fees and riding lessons. We decided that a horse

show could be a good fundraiser for the year,” said Kristen Hughes It is open to all riders and levels and encourage the 4-H community to join them for the horse show. The Club have a great selec tion of English and Western classes as well as dressage and jumping.

It is being held June 25 at t h e Ve r m i l i o n A g r i c u l t u r a l F a i r Grounds. Entries have been extended to June 20 to accommodate any late entries. For prize list, entry package or any other questions please contact Kristen at crossborderponyclub@yahoo.ca.

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Chailey Historical Celebration

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Vermilion Voice | June 20, 2016

Once again life fluttered about the one room Chailey school and church on June 18.

Built in 1910, and closed since 1953, the Chailey Historical Society completed renovations on the school and church this year, and held a gathering for locals that had donated their time or funds along with the Alberta Historical Foundation’s grants.

The Chailey School was recently given a new foundation, new roof and was painted inside and out.

The building had been robbed of desks and other artifacts approximately 30 years ago. The church also had the steeple restored.

A bar be c ue sup per was held with Howard and Susan Jackson providing hotdogs and hamburgers

and the Chailey Historical Society providing the salads and fruit.

Most of approximately the 10 0 visitors had ties to the community and school. A replica history book was on display as the original had been raffled off in 2008 for $1000.

Friends and family reminisced and played games throughout the afternoon.

Dale Stewart, amateur photogr a p her an d hi stor y ent hu s ia st from Airdrie stumbled upon the day’s events.

“My father had attended a one room school. It’s not my history, b u t i t ’s s o m e o n e’s, a n d I j u s t like to see it. It’s history and it’s vanishing, I tr y to see some of t h e m b e fo r e t h ey d i s a p p e a r,” said Stewart as he travels to visit abandoned school sites across From left, Chailey Historical Society President Nita Magdiak and history enthusiast Dale Stewart Alberta. overlooking a history book in the Chailey School on June 18. Photo Angela Mouly

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June 20, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

Angela Mouly Reporter

Lakeland District Soccer players battled for the Lakeland Cup on June 17, 18, and 19 in Vermilion. U12 – U18 g ir l s an d b oys so c c er teams fro m Wainwright, Viking, Vegreville, St. Paul, Cold Lake, Bonnyville, and Lac La Biche travelled to Vermilion to fight for the title of District Champions and their chance to hold the Lakeland Cup itself.

On June 17, The Vermilion Strikers U18 Boys team played Lac La Biche in their first game. Vermilion remained heavily defensive in the first part of the

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As well as v ying for the esteemed Cup, teams recognized accomplishments made during this season’s league play and Lakeland’s top teams also qualified for provincials. See next week’s The Vermilion Strikers U18 Boys (white) attempted to answer back during their soccer game against Lac 3” wide version issue for tournament results. La Biche on June 17. Photos Angela Mouly More than a job. Think career. Think ownership.

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June 20, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

Beaming For Barrels

Angela Mouly Reporter

Girls beamed with joy as they practiced their skills at the Little Cowpokes Barrel Racing Clinic on June 13, at the Lakeland College Riding Arena.

Students were taught how to rate, pocket, and drive each barrel with correct hand and foot positioning.

“Rebecca is a teacher by trade, and it really shows through in this. She is great at spending time with each child at their level and ability,” said Brandi Bandy, Secretar y Treasurer of the Little Cowpokes Junior Rodeo Association.

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untying. The upcoming Junior Rodeos will be held on June 30, July 1, 13, 31, and August 1.

This is our families second year involved with the Little Cowpokes rodeos. Our eldest daughter is in her second clinic with Re be c c a and it is our nine-year-olds first time. The barrel clinic teaches correct horsemanship. Rebecca has a ver y p o s it i ve at t itu d e, i s enthusiastic, and gives the children good energy along with good pointers and feedback. She is a ver y skilled h or s ewo m a n,” s a i d Pa m Bedwell from Streamstown.

For more information, you can visit www.facebook.com/ From left, Sara Bandy from Wainwright takes instruction from Rebecca Beebe from Islay during the Little Cowpokes Barrel Clinic on June 13 in Vermilion. Photo Angela Mouly littlecowpokes.

Upcoming Pysanka Festival

Patricia Shewchuk This year’s Pysanka Festival is scheduled for July 1, 2, and 3 in Vegreville giving you three days to experience Ukrainian Culture. This year the Pysanka Festival is celebrating 125 years of Ukrainian settlement in Canada!

This year’s Hospodar & Hospodynia are Charlie and Debby Gargus from the Mundare area. They have been volunteering for over 40 years in various initiatives. Charlie & Debby welcome you to Vegreville’s 43rd Ukrainian Pysanka Festival, and are excited to have an opportunity to meet everyone over the weekend!

The 2016 Ukrainian Music Hall of Honour Inductee is Steven Chwok. Steven’s uncle taught him how to play the tsymbaly when he was 9- years- old, and Steven

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has been teaching students how to play this instrument since he was 15- yearsold. Throughout his tsymbaly-playing years, he has won many competitions, championships, and awards. Steven Chwok will be inducted into the CFCW & Vegreville Cultural Association’s Ukrainian Music Hall of Honour on Friday, July 1, at the 2 p.m. grandstand.

Five grandstand performances will include the following. Oleksandr Bozhyk, from Ukraine, who is a virtuoso violinist and composer. His show will thrill you as you watch in amazement as Oleksandr plays 1, 2, 3, and perhaps 4 violins at the same time!

Marianna Ilkiv, an accomplished soloist from Ukraine, who continues to have many sold out solo concerts in Lviv and other cities in Ukraine.

Sche Raz, a 35 plus Ukrainian dance group from Manitoba. Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble, a group who embraces Ukrainian culture, with an expansive and entertaining repertoire of choreography from many different regions and time periods.

Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, which is a group of over 30 members who captivates and delights audiences around the world with their dynamic performances.

Dzvin, a Philadelphia group of Ukrainian choral singers, who have performed at several festivals across the United States and Canada.

Other performers will also entertain, such as Vegreville Ukrainian dance groups Sopilka and Promin. The grandstand shows are $25 each, except the

opening grandstand which is $15 admission.

The Pioneer Village will have demonstrations on outdoor bread baking, blacksmithing, flour mill, rope making and leather working. There will be an Outdoor Food Market Friday and Saturday from 10 – 1, Ukrainian food vendors and a gift market throughout the weekend.

The Cultural Showcase with several dance groups and workshops will run all three days starting at 11 a.m., with FREE admission. Kids activities throughout the weekend include Thistle Hill Petting Farm, Bouncy Boyz Inflatables, crafts and a Ronald McDonald Magic show.

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