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Many volunteers stopped by the ATCO building to help sort and then deliver Christmas packages last week. From left, Santa’s Anonymous Volunteers Dolores Coates-Lingley, Hannah Thompson and Grace Evans. Photos Marie Conboy

Marie Conboy Reporter

Making Christmas Wishes Come True

Santa’s Anonymous is a communitywide initiative, and that’s why it has been around for over 20 years. It was started because of a simple wish to see every child receive a new toy at Christmas. Every year volunteers from the community work together before the delivery day at the ATCO Gas warehouse to make Christmas dreams come true.

Head Elf Dolores Coates-Lingley, who has been a Santa’s Anonymous Committee member for the last 21 years, says that the reason she remains involved is for “The Spirit of Christmas.”

“There are families that don’t have things, and this is one way we can help them have a better Christmas. We have 60 families and over 100 children this year, and we are delivering earlier on December 17.

It is a very hard time right now in Alberta.

The families are overwhelmed and grateful

for the help every year especially on delivery day. It’s all about the children and Christmas,” said Coates-Lingley.

“The number of hampers we can give out all depends on the amount of food and donations we get in. It’s the real spirit of Christmas, and it’s almost like the real Santa Claus except we don’t deliver on Christmas Eve,” said Santa’s Anonymous member George Matechuk.

There were many volunteers involved from the community that raised money and donated toys. Volunteers from the Outreach School filled the children’s wish list on December 15. Every child will get one item off their wish list. The fire department and the Lion’s Club helped with the delivery of the toys on Saturday, December 17.

“The families don’t know what they are getting until they get their boxes delivered.

Delivery day is a very emotional time when you see the reactions of the recipient.

Without all of the individuals, businesses,

community organizations and donations this of money to put it on,” added Matechuk, who would not be possible because it costs a lot has been a volunteer for 11 years.

Vermilion Outreach students helped sort and package Christmas packages for Santa’s Anonymous on Dec 15.

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Trick Rider Wins Big In Las Vegas

Born into a family where passion for horses and speed run deep with strong competitive blood lines, Paynton Bensmiller proved last week that she too has the winning edge; taking home the North American Youth Trick Riding Championship title while representing Canada in Las Vegas.

The 12 - year - old Dewberry girl also won the North American Trick Riding Act with her team ‘The Ranch Girls’. After eight qualifiers, a lot of hard work and training, Bensmiller competed against tough competition in the 9-12 youth category.

It was the first ever North American Trick Riding Championship to be held in Las Vegas during the Wrangler National

Finals Rodeo at Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center on December 5 and 6. “ I t w a s a t h r e e - d ay d r i ve f r o m Dewberry, and we had to stop along the way to walk the horses so they didn’t get stiff, because I needed every one of them,” said Bensmiller.

“My grandma and granddad (Buddy and Darlene Bensmiller) helped me out a lot. Granddad helped get the horses ready, and grandma made the costumes for my horses and me,” said the young Bensmiller, daughter of Lisa Bensmiller and Vern Nolin.

Bensmiller added she has never had a fall or an injury, and that her horses (TJ and Gem) are good; whenever she would get hung up, they stopped and that they

take care of her well.

Performing stunts on horses at very high speeds involves skill, but Bensmiller started early at 3-years-old and was riding on her own doing stunts by the age of 5.

“I like speed. I watched other trick riders when I was younger at the Chuckwagon races and thought it looked cool, and then I got someone to train me,” said Bensmiller.

Trick rider competitors are judged on speed, agility and perfecting the tricks; how hard the tricks are and how easy they make them look.

“You can fall out of the saddle, but it’s your tricks that keep you in; tricks like pointing your toes and staying tight throughout the whole process. You

have to trust your horses and feed off the crowd’s energy. It was a great experience. When I was younger I never thought I would be trick riding in Las Vegas.” added Bensmiller.

The Canadian Trick Riding Association (CTRA) started up last year, and during the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association finals in Lloydminster this year, the CTRA held its first competition.

“I want to thank my trainers Amber Graham, Madison McDonald, Tad Griffith and Raelyn Armstrong. We trained two or three nights per week leading up to Vegas travelling to Brooks and Wainwright.

Paynton says that she plans to keep pushing herself and that she will continue to compete in the future. “The sky is the limit,” said the young champ.

Paynton Bensmiller the North American Youth Trick Riding Champion. Photo submitted

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Knights Of Columbus Shopping Spree

Excitement filled the aisles of McDonald’s Family Foods in Vermilion on December 17, as Tanya Gordon loaded six carts full of groceries during the 12th Annual Knights Of Columbus Shopping Spree.

Tanya’s mother, Lorna Rolheiser had won the raffle but is currently visiting Arizona; so she had Tanya fill her place in the grocery challenge trying to acquire up to $1000 worth of groceries in three minutes time.

Lorna and Tanya had agreed to donate all of the groceries to the 5 Loaves and 2 Fish program run by the St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church. This program offers weekly food boxes to people in the Lloydminster community and had previously mentioned to Tanya that at this time of year, they are especially looking for

items with protein.

Nervous ahead of time, Tanya focused on grabbing canned meat and fish.

Just prior to her shopping spree, Tanya received a message saying, “Run hard,” from her mom as words of encouragement.

“Having worked at a bank, and living in Lloydminster, I know how hard this recession has been on people,” said Tanya.

McDonald’s Family Foods staff assisted in packaging some of the ground beef separately in order to avoid contamination, and Knights of Columbus members volunteered to grab items from the top shelf that were just beyond her reach.

Overall, Tanya’s six carts were full of $200 worth of ground beef, canned meat, cereal, pancake mix, oatmeal, syrup, peanut butter, and diapers totalling $999.97.

“It was so exhilarating because you

don’t ever expect it. You might have seen showcases on television, but then it becomes a challenge to grab all of the right items,” said Tanya, who planned to deliver the items to the St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church the same day.

“We’d like to send a big thank you to Glynn and Angie McDonald for hosting us during our event and ticket sales. Their discount towards the Knights of Columbus on these groceries allows for a larger net profit, meaning that we are able to give back more to the community through youth groups and school activities,” said Knights of Columbus Shopping Spree Coordinator, Larry Bingham.

“I think it’s really special that she’s donating everything to the church food program at this time of year,” said Glynn McDonald.

Selling out of their 750 raffle tickets, the Knights of Columbus had people

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comment that they wanted to help support the community.

“Sold out tickets and having a tremendous gathering at the Shopping Spree that will end up being used by many, makes the total package a grand success,” said Knights of Columbus Shopping Spree Coordinator, Jack Seewalt.

Raffle Winner, Lorna Rolheiser was stunned to win the raffle, and thrilled that Tanya was able to acquire $999.97 worth of groceries in such a short time.

“She really is the best shopper, and I often have her pick things up for me. The church had put out a plea for extra food, and with this shopping spree, we are thrilled knowing it will get to the people that need it,” said Rolheiser.

Lorna is also thrilled to have her daughter Tanya along with her three grandchildren join her for Christmas. It will be their first time in Arizona.

Back row from left, Paul Corbiere, Glynn McDonald, Larry Bingham, Jack Seewalt, and Tanya Gordon during the 12th Annual Knights of Columbus Shopping Spree on December 17.

Front row: Twelve-year-old Clay Corbiere who has been volunteering with the Knights of Columbus during the Raffle ticket sales and pancake breakfasts. He enjoys working with the Tanya Gordon running down the aisles of McDonald’s Family Foods in Vermilion collecting community, gaining people skills, and sharing different experiences. Photos Lorna Hamilton items for during the 12th Annual Knights of Columbus Shopping Spree on December 17.

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Courage Canada And FOCUS – A Working Partnership

Marie Conboy Reporter

Courage Canada Founder Cur tis Anderson made a donation of $1,647 to Vermilion FOCUS on December 13.

Curtis Anderson started The Courage Canada Annual Trail Ride in 2004 to bring awareness to brain injur y and to give survivors a chance to be around horses and to visit with other survivors.

The proceeds from the trail ride su p p or t H alvar Jonso n Centre for Brain Injur y, Lloydminster and Area

Brain Injury Society, FOCUS Vermillion, VALID Association Vegreville, Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine and the Make A Wish Foundation.

Some of the money also helps families with travel costs to see their family and purchase therapy equipment.

“We are really excited and I think we have a great partnership with Curtis Ander son. A lot of our individuals participated in the Courage Canada Trail Ride this year.

We have Curtis tell us the things he

would like us to use the money for and then we can implement that. Cur tis is a great spokesperson for FOCUS as we serve individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injury,” said FOCUS CEO Shelly Chomlack.

Anderson says that the more brain injury survivors who attend the annual trail ride every year, the more awareness is created.

“This year we had sur vivors from the four brain injury centers that we support attend the trail ride. We raised

$20,000 in 2016, and since 2004 the Courage Canada Trail Ride has raised $167,435 to date,” said Anderson.

He announced that he has a new big project in the pipeline for the New Year cycling across Canada.

“I will be riding my stationary bike across Canada (just under 3000 miles in total). I’ve travelled 735 miles so far.

So, I am well on my way! I am aiming to complete the challenge by midMarch. People can follow my progress on Facebook,” added Anderson.

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Tell her I love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for a while.

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From left, Senior Coordinator Stephen Miranda, Adult Services Manager Heather Todd, SIL Coordinator Jessica Meroniuk, Courage Canada Organizer Curtis Anderson, FOCUS CEO Shelly Chomlack and Financial Manager Susan MacDonald. Photo Marie Conboy

Beginning January 2017 the Town of Vermilion will be using a Blue Bag Recycling Program for single family dwellings and duplexes. Quik Pick Waste Disposal-Blue Wave Recycling has been contracted to provide the collection and processing of the recyclables. The Blue Bag recyclables will be collected every second week on Wednesdays and Thursdays. See website for the schedule.

On your designated collection day simply set your Blue Bag out on the front yard curb. Large pieces of cardboard can be flattened and placed underneath your Blue Bag. Always place your Blue Bag one metre from other objects. In the winter months do not place your Blue Bag on snowbanks or ice covered surfaces.

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Plastic Recyclables (must have one of the following symbols and must not be black)

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

CARDBOARD BOXES

●Paper, Newspaper, Flyers, Magazines, Books ●Milk Cartons, Tetra Pak’s, Cardboard Egg Cartons Break down or flatten the cardboard to allow for more room in the Blue Bag. Larger pieces can be placed under the Blue Bag on collection day

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●Pop-Beer-Drink cans, Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Containers ●Tin cans & lids All containers must be empty, rinsed and lids removed.

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BLUE BAGS ARE AVAILABLE AT LOCAL STORES

aerosol cans, all glass, air filters, air fresheners, anti-static sheets, baby jars (glass), bakeware, Band-Aids, batteries, black plastic, bricks, bubble wrap, Cellophane, ceramics, cereal box liners, clayware, cigarettes, cleaning or soiled wipes, cloth & clothes, corks, diapers, dry cleaner bags, egg cartons (plastic or Styrofoam), foam, garbage, knives, laminated paper, leather, light bulbs, mirrors, nails, needles, nuts & bolts, paint cans, plastic bags, plastic caps, ribbon, rope, rubber bands, scissors, Styrofoam, toothbrushes, twine and zip-lock bags.

These items are unacceptable for recycling but can be disposed of in your waste container.

Needles must be placed in a safe container and taken to Alberta Health and paint cans must be taken to the Transfer Station.

December 19, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

Angela Mouly Reporter

Birders bit the bitter cold and counted the numbers of different bird species around Vermilion on December 17.

Fo u r t e a m s c o ve r e d q u a d r a n t s within a 24 k m c irc le surroun d ing Vermilion throughout the day, stopping at farms, feed yards, and anywhere they might find a good environment for birds.

The tradition dates back to 1900 when Ornithologist, Frank Chapman opted to start a new tradition of counting birds on Christmas. Before that, a more common tradition was to host a Christmas bird hunt.

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Christmas Bird Count

Christmas bird counts are now held in thousands of locations in North America, and collectively report information about bird populations in their winter environments.

In Vermilion, the Christmas Bird Count has been held since the 1980’s, with Chris Olsen attending since 1992.

This year, Wildlife and Conservation graduates Alyssa Metro and Caleb Corcoran joined Olsen’s team for their bird counting adventure.

“My team members are particularly keen and drove two hours to participate with the weather somewhere around -30 degrees Celsius,” said Chris Olsen, who teaches Ornithology among other things at Lakeland College.

Interested in the numbers and

species richness, birders followed tree lines and feeders to see as many birds as possible with them hiding from the cold weather.

“Chickadees’ brains swell in the fall so they can keep track of where they are hiding their food in the winter,” said Olsen.

Dressed in many layers, this birding team knew numbers would be down due to the extreme cold, but remained hopeful after having an extraordinary year last year spotting a Bald Eagle and a Saw-whet Owl. “I’ve just always been interested in wildlife,” said Alyssa Metro, who travelled to Vermilion just for the Christmas Bird Count.

Wildlife and Conservation graduate, Caleb For results, please see next week’s Corcoran spies a Chickadee during the 2016 issue of the Vermilion Voice.

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ADMINISTRATION NEWS:  Our Administration office will be closed for the Christmas break from Dec 26 to Jan 2 and will reopen Jan 3. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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The grade two classes had another visit from their Roots of Empathy families last week. They learned that emotions are for sharing and even though they sometimes make us feel unpleasant there are no bad emotions. They watched Baby Elle and Baby Rian as they showed every emotion that they felt during the class and learned that by showing emotions mom is able to help unpleasant feelings go away just as they themselves can get help and give friends help with unpleasant feelings by sharing how they are feeling.

The classes were excited to give the babies a Christmas gift. They watched as both babies ripped at the paper and immediately tried to put it in their mouths. They learned that babies use all 5 senses to learn about the world around them and taste is one of them. Until Elle and Rian learn what is for their mouths and what is not their moms will have to be quick to keep them safe.

The grade twos wish Elle and Rian a very merry first Christmas and can’t wait to see them again in the new year.

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The Vermilion Voice | December 19, 2016

Cardinals Appear When Angels are near

Thank You

We would like to thank those who helped to make our tree lighting ceremony a success. The people who donated the tree Megan and Doug Smith of Lloydminster. Loyd Rumbolt of Lloyd’s Limb Service for donating his time and expertise in cutting down the tree and helping to set it up again in Vermilion. Bry - Tan Trucking of Lloydminster for their cooperation using their crane to lift the tree onto the trailer. Roger Oldenburg for donating his time, truck and trailer to move the tree back to Vermilion and helping us to set it up and decorate it. Durwin Selte and Craig Wilkinson of Selte Enterprises for helping to set the tree up in our yard and letting us use his Zoom Boom to decorate the tree.

The names of the people we remembered this year

Sylvia Allen Barbara Ann Arcand Elmer Arneson Maryann Arnold Joyce Baker Allan Bardoel Julie Laine Bardoel Louis Bardoel Dean Bazylo George & Phyllis Beaudry Clarence Beck Doreen Bergfeldt Charles Russel Beebe William Behnke Wayne Bernes Ross Black Russell Black (SR) Doris Blouin Brian Braun A.C. Butz Tracy Butz Wayne Campbell Jenna Carlson Lonnie Carpenter Jack Cartwright Bob Christensen Colleen Christie Jack Christie Mary Christie Kendall Jaymes Wusyk Cooper Brittany Corbiere Olive Corson Mae Crocker Margaret Crooker John Crooker Clarence Dahlman Lenore Davidson Richard Dewing Irene Dorey Art Ekman Eric Elliott Ronald Eppen Beverley Erickson Frank Eyben John Eyben Florence Eyben Stu Eyben Bill Fair Edna Fair Charlie Farkash Matthew Ference Bud Ferster Emma Frederick John Frederick Carl Fry Everett Fry Grant Fry Ila Fry The Fry Family Members David Gamracy Jason Ganton Shaun Ganton Neil Ganton John Ganton Betty Ganton Art Ganton

Una Garnier Carol Gartner Kori Gervais Laura Geigle Louis Geigle Margaret Gibson Donna Giggs Roaul Gilbertson Clifford Goad Kitty Gordon Jonathan Graham Alfred Paul Groinus Paulino Guzman Muriel Halbig Cheryl Halfe Terry Harper Dean Harris Shane Harris Postans Barb Hart Megan Hasinoff Colin Hauck Don Hauck Warren Hennig - Haverslew Madeleine Hein Tillie Heinemann-Hynek Gladys Herzog Bert Herzog Hugh & Dorothy Hilts Randelle Hobbis Kenneth Homister Gladys Howard Lloyd Howard Donald Ingram Anna Jacula “Anne” Barbara Jacula Paul Jacula Mike Jacula Sophie Jacula John Jaegli Sandra Jones Chester Karp Rick Kennedy Ben Klatt David Klatt Anne Klutz Lawrence & Joan Klutz Nick Klutz Vic & Lil Klutz Amy Knapp Royal Knapp Con Kosiorek Blaine Kozloski Yvonne Kuchnerek Stan Kuchnerek Nick Kulbisky Minnie Shordee - Kulbisky Belle Kunz Ruby Kvil Laureen Laturnas Alice Laurie Evelyn Lawrence James Leahy The Leahy Family Members Ena Leigh Herbert Little Pauline Lychak

Peter Lychak June MacLean William Mansfield Taeya Brea Maron Walter Maron Ruth Marshall Suzanna Marshall Thomas Marshall Anne Mayowski Ernie Mayowski Leo McCambridge Dale Robert McCutcheon Jennie McGarry William McGarry The McGinnis Family members Fredrick Mears Ernest Meiklejohn Adela Mencia Frank Mergl William Meynberg Clifford Milne Louis Mistal Joe Mistal Rose Mistal John Mohyluk Peter Mohyluk Robert Mohyluk Sophie Mohyluk William Mohyluk Cynthia Morris Bertha Morritt Ron Moses Paul Mudryk Frank Myshak Barbara Nelson Blair Nelson Joan Nelson John Nelson Ruth Oldenburg Fay Park Gordon Park Kenneth Pedersen Marcel Perrier Dmytro Pidwerbeski Katherine Pidwerbeski Lorraine Pidwerbeski Derrick Poliakiwski Jean Poliakiwski Nick Poliakiwski Lisa Pritchard Adolph Radke Elmer Rasmussen Elaine Reardon Christopher Repp Art Roberge Joan Roberge John Roberge Roger Roberge Georgina Rogan Hubert Rogan John Roth Philomena Roth Roger Rowe Jimmy Ryan Joe Ryan Joe & Nora Ryan

Sylvie Ryan Tom Ryan Elmer Samuelson Kristine Sawkew Olick Sawkew Dorothy Schenstead John Schmidt Kenneth Setter Tony Seewalt Peter Shimko Cynthia Simmons Garfield Simmons Melvin Simmons Hartley Sorenson Philip Spencer Philip Smith Teresa Smith Ruby Stefurak Lorna Stockwell Tom Stockwell Brenda Stoltz Mary Strang Gina Swanson Jason Swanson Hanah Taylor Joan Taylor Ross Taylor William Tennant Constance Thompson Janice Thorne Janet Tivey Peter Tomiak Violet Tomiak Betty Waldenberger Beatrice Walker Ethel Walker Edward Walker Howard Walton Marjorie Walton Mike Wasylik Nellie Wasylik Nick Wasylik Sophie Wasylik Peter Wasylik SandraWasylik John Wasylik Lil Wasylik-Smith Ed Wasylik Lil Wasylik Kenneth Watts Dorothy Webb Phyllis Webb George Webb Linda Webb-Jacobson John Webb Richard Weber Mary Whiting Matthew Wildin Peter Wilkinson Phyllis Wilkinson Olwin Wright Harry Yaceyko Katie Yaceyko Joe Yarmuch Matt Zaharko Ryan Zimmer

We recognize that there are many other people whose names were not read, but we hope that when you see our tree you will think of them with love and remember the joy of the time you had with them, and that the tree will stay lit for the Christmas season not be put out until after the Ukrainian New years.

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December 19, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

Lorna Hamilton

The Season Of Eat, Drink And Be Merry

Editor

Oh, the Christmas season, a time of going out and visiting friends and family. Invites to heaven only knows how many Christmas parties and outings to social gathering places.

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

Christmas is supposed to be a happy and joyous occasion, but all too often a night out on the town ends in disaster, accidents, DUI charges or even worse the death of a loved one.

I have taken notice that some establishment owners have taken it upon t h e m s e l ve s t o h ave b r e a t h a l y ze r machines supplied by STARS. When

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It’s the week before Christmas. How did it sneak up so fast?

Here is an interesting holiday tradition to add to your drink

menu.

Mulled wine or apple cider is a holiday classic drink. Mulled wine is a warming and festive drink that is usually made of dry red wine. However, you can use whatever wine you like, red or white. Alternatively, you can use apple cider or apple juice. You can also use a combination of 1 liter or quart of cranberry juice with equal amounts of black or green tea with the mulling spices. Another variation is

I saw one in one local business here in town, I thought to myself how brilliant is it that the owner is giving their patrons the opportunity to act responsibly, and I urge all people to utilize these machines.

The owners in my mind are acting with due dilig en c e in their role of preventing driving under the influence.

I know the establishment’s owner can’t force a patron to utilize the option of checking their driving ability, but I still think it ’s an awesome ser vice and should be placed in all establishments that serve alcoholic beverages.

Each year after the holidays when the police reports come in, the number of DUI charges drastically increase, and for the life of me, I don’t understand why anyone would take the risk of driving under the influence. Driving under the influence is not just consuming alcohol, it also includes street, and certain types of prescription drugs so

make sure you read the bottle. Also, there are many prescription drugs that counteract with alcohol intake so make sure you know that as well.

I have seen the consequences of driving while impaired up close and personal and believe me it is not something you ever want to be involved in.

It is not just yourself you have to think about; think about the family that might be on their way home from a family gathering or outing who you could kill because of your impaired driving.

Think of what that family will have to go through for the rest of their lives if someone does happen to survive and the family that is affected if their loved ones don’t survive. If that isn’t enough to make you act responsibly than I don’t know what can; maybe think of what your life will be like if you do kill someone or beat the daylights out of yourself and end up severely injured. I don’t know about you, but there is no way I

Festive Drinks

to use one bottle of wine and 1 liter of apple juice or cider mixed together with the spices. You really can develop your own special signature holiday drink. The spices are best put in a cheesecloth or a tea ball, but they can be left in loose as well. Additional spices that can be added include 1/2 teaspoon of whole black peppercorn and/or 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice. Mulled wine and cider have their roots in Europe and Britain, as they are very warming and comforting on damp and cold days.

As they are cooking, they fill your home with a delightful festive scent. Just add pajamas and a pretty Christmas tree and your set for an enjoyable Christmas Eve. This is a perfect drink to warm up to after snowman making, ice skating, ski-

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doing, tobogganing, cross-country skiing, sleigh riding, a bonfire or any other holiday outdoor activity. It is great to have a slow cooker of mulled wine or mulled apple cider on the go on Christmas day in a slow cooker, ready to warm any of your holiday guests with some Christmas cheer. You can also buy premade Village Gourmet sachets, like teabags, which have all the spices premixed, so you only have to toss it into the pot or slow cooker with your choice or wine, apple juice or cranberry and tea. If the wine is too dry, then add 1/4 to 1/2 cup or sugar to suit your taste. Non-alcoholic mulled drinks can be served with a dash or your favorite liquor such as rum, whiskey, vodka or brandy.

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Audrey Jean Johnson passed away with her family by her side on Dec. 6, 2016 after a short and intense battle with cancer. She was born in Vermilion, Ab. on Dec. 16, 1935; the third child of Bill and Georgia McIntyre. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, Walter and their four children: Daughter Sandra (Frank) Zasadny of Lethbridge and their three children: Lynne ( Andrew) Sorenson, Glen Zasadny (girlfriend Katie Rutkowski) and Andrea (Brian) Calles-Menjivar.

Great grandchildren: Rowan, Jack and Natalie Sorenson. Daughter Barbara (Thomas) Mahrer of Brooks and their four children: Jordan Mahrer, Carina (Tyler) Seward, Stephen Mahrer (Fiance Abra Friesen) and David Mahrer.

Son (George) Robert Johnson of Brooks and son Michael (Kelly) Johnson of Edmonton and their three children: Lauren, Cole and Max Johnson. Also left to cherish her memory are brother Bob (Doreen) McIntyre of Vermilion, brother Keith McIntyre of Vermillion Ab., sister Mary Ellen (Don) Flint of Paradise Valley, Ab.

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1 bottle of wine, red or white 750 ml 1 orange cut in to slices 2 cinnamon sticks 8 cloves 2 star anise (optional) Put all the ingredients into a pot and simmer for 15 minutes or a slow cooker for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Mulled Apple Cider 2 liters of apple juice or apple cider 1 orange cut into slices 1 1/2 inch piece if ginger, peeled and sliced 8 cloves 3 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise (optiona) Put all the ingredients into a pot and simmer for an hour or a slow cooker for 3 - 4 hours.

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would want to live with myself knowing I have killed or severely injured someone else because of something as stupid as driving under the influence!!

Are a few drinks worth my life or facing a vehicular manslaughter charge? Are a few drinks wor th killing someone else? Not a chance.

I have tried out those machines, and the results were shocking. I never thought in a million years that drinking just two drinks would make me impaired. You may be very surprised by your results, plus it helps support one of the most valuable services we have. STARS helps save so many lives and could be saving yours if you drink and drive or the life of someone you hurt by drinking and driving.

Let’s keep this Christmas season full of joy instead of devastation and sadness. Eat, Drink and be Merry the smart and responsible way, get a cab or have a designated driver!!

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December is still in a deep freeze as I write this, it is frosty out there, to say the least; with the windchill …chill may be a slight understatement. Did someone forget to mention to old man winter that winter is not officially here until December 21st?

The first day of winter is officially December 21st. However, winter is established by what is called winter solstice, meaning it is the shortest day of the year or day with the least amount of daylight. It sounds bad when one thinks winter isn’t even here yet but in actuality the good news is the days and daylight will once again get longer, very gradual at first but it’s a bonus.

This past weekend with temperatures in the high minus 30’s C with windchill, it was a great time to spend indoors next to a roaring fireplace, but that lasted only long enough for my morning coffee for me.

Although Miss Oohohh my puppy loves this stuff, I don’t see how. For some strange reason she is just now “blowing out her coat”…meaning she is shedding now, and I am sure I have brushed out another dog recently. Her winter coat looks like a spring or summer coat; I don’t know how she is staying warm.

Roxanne, my wife, wasn’t feeling well this weekend, so I even slept on the couch so Miss Oohohh could spend the entire night indoors. However, when I let her out in the morning, she doesn’t want to come in but rather play in the wind and

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freezing snow. I bundled up, and we went outdoors and played. I had to find things to do in the shop as an excuse to get out of the deep freeze.

O n Saturday af ternoon the wife Roxanne and I went into Irma for the annual Turkey Shoot, bake sale and craft sales. The turkey shoot and other activities are put on by the Irma volunteer fire department. Funds went towards the fire department and all the great things they do in the community. The turkey shoot took place right in the Irma fire hall, now if you’re picturing a mad shoot out with real turkeys and feathers flying everywhere… it wasn’t like that at all. No turkeys were harmed in the shoot, other than the store bought already processed turkeys that were awarded, our turkeys were paper target turkeys, and those were shot at using pellet guns supervised by range officers.

Now all the shooter could see was the turkey silhouette and judges would take targets with a numbered grid overlay for which high score was established. So in a sense, one could have shot all five rounds into a tail feather and still won depending on the grid numbers of the overlay.

Several overlays made it fair so no one could pick a high score in the same area every target.

Since the funds were to a good cause both the wife and I bought several targets and the shoot was on. My strategy was to shoot the five round group as tight as I could, a couple was all five in a quarter size spot, and the pellet guns were very accurate. With the random grid, one could put the group dead center or as mentioned on the tail and still win or lose

Forever Franklin If you have a story or adventure you would like to share with our readers, about or with Franklin, please feel free to submit.

James Wolters Columnist

I’m sure by now… with winter hitting in earnest…if you have kids or are still a ‘rink rat’ at heart… you may have begun your outdoor rink. I’m not sure how many go about tackling that business these days, but since we moved to our acreage in Ardrossan our outdoor rink has been an annual fixture…each year a bit more refined than the last. From our front door, we can sit and watch the kids skate and be inside in warm comfort. I get questions quite often about the details of doing it and I’ll admit it is a bit of a labor of love...just get out there and not mind having cold fingers

favorite breakfast hands down, which was passed on to me by my grandfather…” moose meat N eggs” I could remember as a youngster getting up at sunrise with grandpa just for …” moose meat N eggs.” That with fresh coffee and toast, I thought I was royalty, once again with a full belly, glow from the fireplace…looking out a frosted window at the blowing frigid snow, it was hard to get the incentive to go outdoors. But alas my personal assistant…Miss Oohohh wanted to get outdoors in that wonderful to her stuff, so I tore myself away from the fireplace and we headed out for a load of firewood.

Although the temperature was only in the low minus 20’s C the 50 km winds rose the wind-chill temperature to high in the minus 30C or better, in fact, it was so cold that exposed skin even active froze in minutes. It was so cold it took my breath away, and I was concerned about freezing my lungs being active hauling logs, although miss Oohohh ran around like she was on a beach in Hawaii, I would bring her in the truck and take breaks every 10 or 15 minutes to warm up. I just loaded truck long size logs into the truck and brought them home; it wasn’t fit for man or beast out there…however, someone forgot to tell the beast that, she stayed outdoors and played for hours.

When The Smoke Clears It was so cold our present Canadian government were keeping their hands in their own pockets…

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depending on the score of the overlay; I’m still not sure of what the wife’s strategy was, but she shot like a pro.

After a couple of hot dogs and coffee and socializing with the crew, we were informed that the fire crews wife’s did a lot of baking for the sale, taking that as a hint we visited the craft and bake sale.

They had a great selection there and after an hour of walking around checking out the booths we walked out with an arm full of baked goods…Roxanne snacked on a huge popcorn cake with all the fixings…

We went back to the fire hall and were thrilled to see we had both won a turkey with high scores, which was perfect because if Roxanne was the only one that won one…I surely would have never heard the end of it. It was a good day and once back at home around a roaring fire in the fireplace the girls…Roxanne and Miss Oohohh made short work of a big chunk out of the popcorn cake.

After another walk with Miss Oohohh just before dark, which with a wind chill would take your breath away, I treated to supper indoors in a toasty fireplace warmth. The menu was pretty short, moose minute steaks and oven home fries made from our fresh garden potatoes.The steaks lightly sprinkled with lemon pepper and Montreal Steak spice and the fries perfectly coated with ground pepper, and Lawry’s seasoned salt was out of this world. If I say so myself, it was so good I almost over ate, if it weren’t for having to share with my wife and personal assistant / official food taster furry friend, I would have overeaten.

In fact, it was so good guess what was for breakfast Sunday morning, my most

after the 25th flood.

I have so many good memories of outdoor skating that even when I was young, it seemed to be a tremendous motivator, even when I could not find any other takers to clear off space on a slough I would go do it myself anyway. Skating outdoors in Canada is such a fabric experience of being a Canadian.

I think my first memory was from an old-time skating party we had on a slough surrounded by willows just across the fence from Dad’s childhood home.

Those early 70’s conditions were so much wetter…every dry slough bottom that we see now was right full of water then. It was also when I discovered Dad wasn’t much of a skater…being a close-up witness to a rather hellacious crash. Not sure I saw him on skates after that again.

In any event, there was always the warm drinks, a big bonfire for light and to warm up with, and the comradery and competition of the shinny game that never seemed to end.

Not soon after I attended Woodvale school and each winter we had a fabu-

lous Ice Carnival. Everyone in the whole area would be in attendance, and I marvel now at the effort and dedication put into the production by the parents. Sets and costumes for all the kids for each of their parts…all on skates of course.

Dad filmed some of it on his old video camera, and it never fails to leave everyone in stitches seeing it now. Being Hansel in ‘Hansel and Gretel’ and doing a face plant for posterity your first trip down the ice will do that.

Woodvale closed down in 1976… so we, the little band of Woodvale kids, moved into Vermilion to S.R.P Cooper (the museum) and J.W.G Morrison for our remaining elementary school. In February we would have an outdoor rink at the end of the Morrison school (north of the Community Oven) where we would play ringette and ‘Jam Can’ curling. The town would have a Winter Carnival and Jam Can Bonspiel as well with donated prizes…we all wanted to win badly to get that best ‘A’ event prize. I’ve often wondered where all those little red and blue jam can stones ended up…they were sure fun especially

when the teachers weren’t looking we would launch them like rockets down the ice and ski ramp into the air. Maybe it isn’t so hard to figure out what happened to them after all.

Just up the road, there was a big covered rink where Wink’s now stands where the ice would be put in when it got cold enough. We would go there to skate for school sometimes up to early high school days…and everything about the place was made of entirely of wood. Once it got a little warmer out…we would transition from skating on the ice to playing broomball: a more fun, off-balance, vicious, chaotic activity has yet to be devised. I remember being pretty good at broomball because I could keep my feet but rarely got off the ice without getting two-handed across the shins or cross-checked head first into the boards at least once.

No helmets or equipment of course… you had to be tough to play broomball. Oh, the good old days of the late 70’s when the Broad Street Bullies were still in vogue.

Good memories…and hopefully more skating outdoor stories to come.

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Angela Mouly

VES All Star Hockey Teddy Bear Toss

Reporter

Cheers filled the air at Vermilion Elementary School (VES) on December 12, during the 4th Annual Teddy Bear Toss accompanying the All Star Floor Hockey Game.

“While the Teddy Bear Toss has been gaining support each year, the All Star Floor Hockey Game has been running for well over ten years,” said Teacher Colin Beecroft.

For the first couple of years the teddy bears sent in by students and their families were donated to the Stollery Chil-

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dren’s Hospital, and this is the second year that they will be donated to Santa’s Anonymous. A whopping 180 stuffed animals were donated this year!

An exciting game of floor hockey ensued with select students having the opportunity to take on their teachers.

Both teams had good goalies, and had to challenge one another in order to find a winner. After a shoot out, the children came away with the final goal!

“It was an excellent game as always.

Congratulations to the children who The Vermilion Elementary School gymnasium floor was covered in teddy bears on December showed good sportsmanship throughout 12, after the first goal was scored during the student versus teacher floor hockey game.

Photo Angela Mouly the game,” said Beecroft.

ATB Customer Appreciation Christmas Potluck Supper Day

Marie Conboy Reporter

The Vermilion ATB branch served coffee and homemade Christmas goodies and snacks for their loyal customers as a gesture of appreciation on December 13.

“We always have our annual Christmas

Appreciation Day in December at Christmas time. It’s our way of saying thank you to our customers.

We have had steady traffic all year round and we are encouraging online services more and more.” said Vermilion ATB Manager Sean Tennant.

Front row, Carrie Stark and Dorinda Fulkerth (Back row) Sean Tennant and Heather Bowman.

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The Happy Harmonizers choir provided entertainment at the Christmas Potluck Supper at the Vermilion Senior’s Center on December 14. A large turnout attended the evening to enjoy a Christmas meal.

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The Holidays 2016 Christmas Message

Dr. Richard Starke - MLA Submitted

No matter where I travel in Alberta I see the pride and genuine care of the people for their communities and for this province. Across Alberta there are many cultural and faith based events which are recognized throughout the year. I count it a privilege to celebrate those events with Albertans just as I count it a blessing to celebrate my own culture and faith during this Christmas season.

As we take the time to celebrate Christmas this year I ask ever yone to embrace the Spirit of Christmas which brings out the best in all of us.

As we reflect on the gift given unto us and the promise and hope of unfailing love I want to remind us all that we should have compassion for our family and neighbors every day of the year.

This Christmas many Alberta families have on c e ag ain ex per ien c ed many hardships and find themselves

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in a ver y dif fi c ult e c onomi c situation. The continued loss of jobs in the energy industry as well as other sectors has left many families hurting. I would encourage neighbors and friends across the constituency to reach out to help each other during this time. Take the time to be a blessing of love to others this Christmas season.

A l i s o n a n d I w o u l d a l s o l i ke t o thank our men and women in uniform ser ving at home and around the

world. Christmas can be a hard time for military families and we continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. We recognize also the medical and emergency workers who staff our hospitals, RCMP, Ambulance and Fire over the holiday season and all year long. Thank you for your dedicated service and please stay safe.

In kee ping with the s pir it of the season, Alison and I wish you a very Merr y Christmas and a Happy New Year. All the best in 2017!

Merry Christmas This season we gather with loved ones to celebrate Christmas and enjoy the warm fellowship of holiday festivities.

Alison and I encourage everyone to remember those who are less fortunate, and to share with them in the spirit of the season.

We remain truly grateful for your trust and support, and wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season.

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Closed Dec 25, 26 & 27, Closed Jan 1 & 2, 2017 MON-FRI: 8:00AM - 5:00PM SAT: 8:00AM -12:00 pm

4517-47 AVE. VERMILION(780)

853-5550

JOHN ANDERSON AGENCIES 97 CENTRE ST, DEWBERRY, AB (780) 847-3864

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MAY THE PEACE & JOY OF CHRISTMAS LIVE

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www.lakelandcollege.ca

MERRY CHIRSTMAS

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Merry Christmas!

Sending warm wishes to you and your family during this Christmas Season. May your home be blessed with love and happiness.

MARTIN PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. 4916-50 AVE., VERMILION, AB 780-853-5853 4906 - 50th St., Kitscoty

780-846-2875

Front row: Katherine Delisle CIP CAIB (Owner), Carolyn Reid CIP CAIB Back row: Corinne Robinson, Dana Lockhart, Cheryl Gauthier

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Happy Holidays

From The Village of Paradise Valley We wish you all the best during the Christmas Season and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

McMinis & Company CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

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

Our Office will be closed for the holiday season from December 24/16 to January 2/17 inclusive.

5135 – 50 Ave Vermilion, AB 780-853-2922

Wishing You A Safe Season Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Minco Gas Co-op Ltd. Wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Happy New Year Box 190, Innisfree, AB Ph:

780-592-3818

RICHARDSON DENTURE CLINIC

May the peace and joy that Christmas brings always be with you and your family

#1. 2616-50 Ave. Lloydminster AB T9V 2S3 Ph: (780) 875-6333 HOLIDAY HOURS Closed Dec. 23 - Reopening Jan. 3.

780-853-5887

5030 49 Ave, Vermilion, AB

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Don, Barb & Stan Stewart & Morgan Hoffman, Clarisa Westman & Isabelle Nydokus of Stewart Realty & Auctions. (Missing, Hugh Stewart).

SEASONS GREETINGS

Vermilion Shell Dec. 24th & 31st Closed @ 7 pm

SEASONS GREETINGS Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with Joy, Happiness and Good Health!

CLOSED DECEMBER 25TH

Jan. 1st Open Normal Hours 5 am - 11 pm (780) 853-5530

SOREN ODEGARD and family

Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties

(A.A.M.D.C.)

Director: District 5 - Edmonton East Phone (780) 632-8745

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

May the spirit fo Christmas fill you all with the joys of the season!

780-853-2871 WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR December 23/16 CLOSED December 26/16 CLOSED December 27/16 CLOSED December 28/16 8:30 - 4:30 p.m December 29/16 8:30 - 4:30 p.m December 30/16 8:30 -12:00 p.m January 2/17 CLOSED

OF VERMILION

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year All The Best For 2017

Wheat Law Office 5042-49 Ave. Vermilion, AB

780-853-4707 Merry Christmas !

Back row: Makinley Weber, Christa Grocock, Carrie Barlow, Brenda Jackson, Corrine Rehmann, Dorie Jackson, Roselyn Sikora, Laura Tyner, Ashton Stuparyk.

Middle row: Jodi Jones, Alta Matters, Tammy Snelgrove, Nicole Warman, Laurie Barlow, Louella Schneider.

Front row: Janice Mulgrew, Connie Wilkinson, Colby Bowman, David Eremko, Lyle Worobec, Trina Fisher.

Missing from photo: Darlene Balash, Mitzi Isley, Alysha McNicol, Elaine Poliakiwski, Bailey Snelgrove, Carol Therrien, Tanya Westling.

5019 50 Ave, Vermilion, AB (780) 853-2822

MERRY

CHRISTMAS!

TO YOU AND YOURS

Merry Christmas !

Rania Pitre, Dawn Jackson, Mike Myhovich, Gail Ruttan, Rebecca Hochhausen (Missing from pic: Holly Staden)

Mannville Branch

5023 50 St., Mannville, AB, 780- 763-6455

5019 50 Ave, Vermilion, AB (780) 853-2822

Happy Holidays Midtown Medical Clinic

Holiday Hours

Closed - December 26 -27 Open - December 28 & 29 9 a.m to 5 p.m Closed- December 30 & Jan 2 Re-open January 3, 2017

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Clive Rogan Submitted

I was born in 1927; one of five children, I grew up during the years of the ‘Great Depression’ following 1929.

O ne of my fond est memories of the farm and my earliest years there is an incident that involved my eldest brother, Hubert. He was seven years older than me, and although he treated me like a younger brother, he also (when Mother or Dad were busy) took the time to kind of see that I didn’t get into some kind of trouble (which of course I never would).

One year when I was about eight years old, Dad and Huber t skidded a granary into the farm yard near the barn for repairs. The floor joists were about 8” and the skids about 8” too.

We always kept cats around to help c o ntro l the mi c e an d o ne of them decided to have her kittens under the granary. Before long the kittens were running and bouncing around in and

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under the granar y so my kid sister Cynthia and I decided to visit their nest and play with them.

Next morning we did just that, even though we had to dig a little dirt out to get under the outside wall. Everything went just fine until Mother yelled from the kitchen door, “Dinner time.”

I said to Cynthia, “Let’s get out of here now.”

She agreed, but said she just had to take the orange and black kitten with her.

I remembered that Mother had told us not to go under the granar y so I said, “Cynthia, Mother will know where we’ve been if you bring it out.”

Cynthia started to cry, so to shut her up I gave her a small push and tried to take the kitten away. All h _ _ _ broke loose. Cynthia star ted to yell, and mother came running from the house with her ‘always in her hand’ flyswatter. I let Cynthia keep the kitten and told her to get out first; hoping Mother

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wouldn’t know I was under there too.

No such luck. There stood Mother with her flyswat ter. Just then, Hubert came from the barn a n d a s ke d , “ W h at ’s t h e m at te r mother?”

She replied, “That’s the matter; I told them not to go under that granary.”

Hubert said, “It was too small for me, so I asked Clive to bring the kittens out.”

He hadn’t asked me of course, but that’s the kind of big brother he was.

It was probably the only time in my mother’s long life that she couldn’t have the last word, so she gave a ‘swat’ to her leg and went back to the house.

Sadly, Hubert like so many others of u s i s g o ne, but I will always remember his caring and thought- Clive Rogan enjoys reminiscing the good old days in Vermilion on December 2. Photo Angela Mouly fulness of others.

New Dean For School Of Business And Continuing Education

Lakeland College Submitted

For Hrad Onofrychuk, the 2016-17 academic year has been a busy one.

Taking on the role of dean for the School of Business and Continuing Education in August, Onofrychuk has been hard at work at the helm of this school.

“It’s been going very well and I’m honoured to have this opportunity at Lakeland. I’ve taken time to meet with each depar tment and we’re excited about having business and continuing education together in one school,” he says of the reorganized school. “We’ve got talented people in both areas and we’re making positive changes.”

No stranger to Lakeland, Onofrychuk has been with the business department since 2007 when he joined the faculty.

For the last five years, Onofr ychuk served as the Lakeland business chair and a part­time instructor. He led Lakeland’s case competition team for four years and saw them reach the podium at the Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition twice. In 2011, Onofrychuk took his economics class to London, England for an international learning field trip.

Prior to joining Lakeland, Onofrychuk earned a bachelor of management and international management degree from the University of Lethbridge and an MHA from Ipade Husiness School, the top business school in Latin America.

Onofrychuk progressively worked in The

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“On behalf of Lakeland College, we’re pleased to have Hrad as the dean of business and continuing education,” says Michael Crowe, Lakeland’s vice president, academic. “Wid1his extensive experience and weald1of knowledge, Brad will excel in this leadership role and work to provide meaningful learning opportunities for students.”

Together, the business and continuing education departments are complementary says Onofrychuk. By reaching out to other departments, the school is looking for opportunities to offer more continuing education programming that meets d1e community’s needs.

“We’re also taking a look at what we currently offer and if we can strengthen it or improve upon it,” Onofr ychuk says.”For the business department,

we’re pursuing potential degree options for our students. Overall, our goal is to enhance our programming and provide opportunities for our sh1dents to take the lead.”

The business depar tment of fers an accounting technician certificate program and a business administration diploma, which feahues five majors: accounting, general business, marketing, real estate appraisal and assessment, and small business and entrepreneurship. The continuing education depar tment of fers programs and courses in employment skills enhance- Brad Onofrychuk is now the dean for the ment, energy, and per forming ar ts, School of Business and Continuing Education. among other areas of interest.

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TAX PAYMENT REMINDER NOTICE

The Village of Mannville, located on Highway 16, 170km east of Edmonton, requires a Superintendent for its 9-hole municipal course. The course is in the scenic Vermilion River valley, 5 minutes from the Village.

The golf course superintendent will be an integral part of the golf course operations. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to;

COUNTY OF TWO HILLS NO. 21 ALL TAXES IN ARREARS

JANUARY 1, 2017 WILL BE ASSESSED A

5% PENALTY Ratepayers of the County of Two Hills have the right to enter into a Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) to provide for the payment of property taxes in equal monthly installments from January to December in any year.

PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNTY OFFICE AT (780) 657-3358 FOR FURTHER NFORMATION

CORRECTION In the December 12, Issue of the Vermilion Voice, Page 3’s caption, Western Financial Donation, should have read ‘Linda Mohns’ instead of ‘Lisa Mohns’.

Also, on Page 23 In the ‘Don’t Top Those Trees – I Can’t Bear It You See’ article, it should have stated that according to Fehr, the practice of topping trees can make them ‘valueless’ instead of ‘invaluable’, and that each elm tree in Alberta is worth ‘$3,000’ not ‘$300,000’.

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

• Assist with the recruitment of hiring and training seasonal staff • Organize, supervise, and participate in the daily operations of turf management • Plan and implement fertilizer and chemical programs • Direct staff for the care and maintenance of campsite • Instruct other staff on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment; supervises pesticide applications and/or operates and calibrates pesticide application equipment; and supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps, and in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems • Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment; prepare clear and concise reports; and maintain effective employee and public relations Qualifications: • Diploma in Turf Grass Management and/or hands on experience may be considered • A valid pesticide Applicators license • Valid Drivers license This is a seasonal position from April 1 to October 31 of 2017.

Please apply in confidence to: Amanda Strowger, Acting Golf Course Manager Box 180 Mannville, AB T0B 2W0 Fax: (780) 763-3643 Email: golfcourse@mannville.com Drop off: 5127-50 street Village Office Mannville Please include your expected salary and references.

Thank you to all candidates that apply, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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VERMILION AND AREA BUSINESSES

Bert Duncan Trailer Sales (2007) Inc.

First General Services Ltd. The Insurance Restoration Specialists

Box 3813 Hwy #16 and RR 83 Vermilion, AB T9X 2B8

Fire Wind Extraction Flood

Horse, Stock, Cargo, Flat Deck Sales, Parts, and Service

We handle the full line of Hijacker Hitches

Phone: 780-763-2424 Fax: 780-763-3723 E-mail: sales@bdtrailer.ca

6619 63 St Close Lloydminster, AB Ph: (780) 875-9701 Toll Free: 1-866-875-FIRE

www.bdtrailer.ca

Lasting Impressions Catering

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One Color Version

Roofing/Siding/Eavestroughing

780-853-4122 lakelandglass@outlook.com

Windshields Rear Sliders Side Windows Rock Chip Repairs Tractor Trailers Campers and RVs Custom Safety Glass Cuts Heavy and Farm Equipment

LAKELAND GLASS 4520 RAILWAY AVE, VERMILION AB T9X 1E9

Two Color Version

Photocopy services

Charlene Young

Professional Corporation

Chartered Professional Accountant

PH: 780.853.3856

Deborah A. Tovell, CPA, CGA dtovell.pc@telus.net Bus: (780) 853-2801 Fax: (780) 853-1728

Suite 14 5125 - 50th Avenue Vermilion, Alberta T9X 1L9

McMinis & Company CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

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Alan McMinis, C.G.A. Patricia Hanson, C.G.A. Robert B Ernst, C.A. 5135 50th Avenue VERMILION, AB T9X 1A8 Phone: (780) 853-2922 FaxL (780) 853-2707 Email: emailus@mcminis.ca

available at: Competitive prices.

Embroidery

On the two color version the green can be substitued with the Red Pantone 180 or the Yellow Pantone 124

Located on south side of Vermilion campus next to the Service Centre.

For more information call 780 853 8410 or email printing@lakelandcollege.ca

EM: mcy1@telus.net Web: www.lastingimpressionscatering.com 4614 - 48A Ave, Vermilion, AB

“Our reputation is on the table”

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General Contractors Project Management

Residential / Commercial / Agriculture 780.581.3364 www.classicbuilders.ca

VERMILION AND AREA HOME BUSINESSES doTERRA Canada Health & Wellness

Sandra Sinclair-Garnett Wellness Advocate

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With Children

We can help with a gift of food, personal products, basic household, baby formula & diapers.

IF WE CAN HELP YOUR FAMILY OR IF YOU KNOW OF A FAMILY PLEASE CALL:

(780) 581-0521

We will respect your privacy and anonymity

Financing Available for Bred Cows, Bred Cows with Calves at Side, and Bred Heifers Rick Rewuski Box 1265, Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0 Ph: (780) 847-4166 Fax: (780) 847-4944

Rawlin’s Custom Tubgrinding Rawlin James Box 164 Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0

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CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE

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Cell: 780-210-2545 Res: 780-366-2545

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Vermilion Septic Services Elaine Urwin, RMT

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5 Helpful Tips For Safer Holiday Driving

Submitted

(NC) The holiday season is prime driving time for most folks headed out to visit family and friends, meaning more people on the road, more possible distractions, and more reasons to make sure you’ve taken all precautions to help keep you and your loved ones safe. According to a recent study, holiday weekends see on average an 18 per cent higher rate of fatal collisions versus non-holiday weekends. Taking the following simple steps can help prevent accidents, ensure your vehicle is ready for long trips, and even help you get some much-needed R&R during the holidays.

1. C h e c k yo u r v e h i c l e b e f o r e hitting the road. During the harsh w i nter m o nt h s, h av i n g a fr e s h o i l change is critical. Using hardworking motor oil like Quaker State Ultimate

Durability with its signature top-notch cold weather pumpabilit y will keep your engine running smooth. Other important components include appropriate tire tread and pressure, functioning wiper blades, and topping off antifreeze and coolant levels.

2. Plan your trip and check driving conditions. In addition to mapping out stops for fueling, it ’s helpful to incorporate extra time to get to your destination and account for inclement weather conditions or heavy traffic. It may even be necessary to take a break to decompress and reboot to avoid exhaustion or highway hypnosis.

3. Don’t drink and drive. It may sound like common sense, but impaired driving-related incidents are typically on the rise during the holiday season. These types of incidents can be avoided by enlisting the help of a designated driver, taking public trans-

portation, or using a car service.

Each is a surefire way to have fun and still get home in one piece.

4. Remain calm. Research shows that more than half of sur veyed Canadians witnessed aggressive driving during the winter holidays. While there are tons of reasons to be stressed or rushing during the holidays, it’s important to control your emotions — especially while driving. Stay focused and take a deep breath. During the holiday season it’s a marathon, not a sprint.

5 . R e m e m b e r yo u r h o l i d ay ch e e r. The holid ays are meant for merriment, togetherness, and relaxation. Being prepared, having a travel plan in place, and avoiding added stressors will give you peace of mind. Drive safe, drive Photo supplied smart, and plan ahead.

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Employment Opportunities ENVIROEX OILFIELD Rentals & Sales Ltd. is looking for a Certified Picker Operator to join our team.

Oilfield experience is required as well as valid safety tickets. We offer a great benefit package as well as a small company atmosphere. Please fax your resume and a current driver’s abstract to 403-5010387 or email to: p.snyder@enviroex.ca.

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Taurus

Today Mars moves into Pisces where it will stay until the end of January.

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You might notice (certainly, others will) that your communications with others are more direct in the next six weeks. In fact, you might find yourself getting into arguments with others because you identify with your beliefs. Obviously, this will be a strong time for those in sales and marketing.

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December 19, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

Angela Mouly

Stars On Stage

Reporter

The Vermilion Elementary School KA and KB classes light up the stage during their Christmas Concert on December 15. This event was the first time that the two classes performed together as they usually attend school on separate days.

Kindergar ten students had spent several weeks preparing with their music teacher, Miss. Taylor. Excited to perform for their families, children took to the stage under glimmering foil stars.

“It is a proud moment for the students, their families, and teachers as they show off some of the things they have learned

so far,” said KA and KB teacher, Jessica Heinrich.

She went on to say that the Kindergarten students had eye-spy Christmas trees on display where they had learned to match and count decorations. Inside the classroom, students have been doing lots of fun seasonal projects including a countdown to Christmas and making wooden snowmen as gifts for their families.

Both KA and KB classes were also able to celebrate their hard work this year by going bowling on December 16.

“Thank you to the parent helpers for your assistance,” said Heinrich.

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Grade 5 students perform during the St. Jerome’s Christmas Concert on December 15.

VES KA and KB students perform during their Christmas Concert on December 15.

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This Holiday Season Avoid The Consequences – Don’t Drink And Drive

Angela Mouly Reporter

“We have received reports of possible impaired drivers and appreciate the public calling in. These calls have resulted in Impaired Driving charges and help us keep our roads safer for others,” said RCMP Sergeant Jane Boehr.

Alberta RCMP reports that drivers impaired by drugs and/or alcohol have a shorter attention span, altered perception of time and distance, and slower reaction times. If you see an impaired driver, they suggest pulling over and calling 911.

Provincial penalties for driving after

you have consumed drugs or alcohol include the following: If you have a Graduated Drivers License, and your roadside test shows 1 mg or more of alcohol in your body, you will immediately lose your license for one month, face a $230 ticket, and have the vehicle you are driving seized for a minimum of seven days (regardless of who the registered owner is).

If your roadside test reading shows 50 mg - 80 mg of alcohol in your body, you will immediately lose your license for a minimum of 72 hrs and have the vehicle you are driving seized for a minimum of three days.

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If you are charged with Impaired Driving or Driving While Over .08, you will immediately lose your license until the court proceedings are completed, which could take months or longer and may result in jail time. As well, the vehicle you are driving will be seized for a minimum of three days.

There are serious consequences for drinking and driving. If charged, people may lose their licence, have their vehicle impounded, need to pay administrative monetary penalties, need to attend education or treatment programs, be fined, be required to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicle, spend time

in jail, or end up with a criminal record.

Alber ta RCMP repor ts show that 3,836 adults and 44 young persons have been charged with impaired driving from January 1 - October 31, 2016.

Of those charges, 11 were for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Death. Another 29 were for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm.

“People choose whether to drink and drive or not to; meaning that it is preventable. Please choose to plan ahead, arrange rides, and be prepared for whatever choices you make. Be Safe,” said Boehr.

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“We’re here to serve the community,” said Sergio Raposo, new partial owner of Len’s Party Bus. This fall, original owner, Leonard Swan, passed the business down to his daughter, Crystal Swan and her partner Raposo. Len’s Party Bus was created to offer another way to help protect people on the roads.

“I’d like to thank the community for all of their support over the years,” said Leonard Swan.

“I look forward to seeing what we can do to continue serving the community in the coming years. Anyone in the Town of Vermilion or surrounding areas is welcome to call us as an alternative to drinking and driving,” said Crystal Swan.

Len’s Party Bus now has more drivers and four buses able to seat 16, 24, 28, or 35 people.

As well, Len’s Party Bus has launched

a new daytime transit system in which they are encouraging people to hop on as they complete a bus route around Vermilion; stopping at several senior complexes, grocery stores, Lakeland Mall, and on Main Street. The transit is scheduled Monday – Friday from 6 a.m – 6 p.m. for $5 per adult, $4 a ticket for seniors and $2 for children under 12.

Regular evening and weekend services are still available with in-town calls being $5 per person except Toonie Wednesdays, and out of town being negotiable.

Len’s Party Bus accepts bookings for special events including weddings, stag/ stagette parties, birthdays, pub crawls, and concerts or sports games.

Not every community is privilege to such a service.

“The faces may have changed, but the service never will,” said Raposo.

You are welcome to search ‘Lens Party Bus’ on Facebook, and for inquiries or From left, Sergio Raposo, Crystal Swan, Tanisha Raposo, and Leonard Swan.

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Margaret McCormack Submitted

Congratulations to the Elementar y students for the fabulous performance they gave at their Christmas Concert, “What About That Baby” on Thursday evening. The Grade 5 students were amazing actors delivering their lines with enthusiasm and wonderful expressions. Each class did a fantastic job of their individual songs. The evening started with the adorable kindergarten students singing two songs about the birth of Baby Jesus. Thank you to Liam Lawrence who takes care of the sound and lights for the concert, to Mrs. Caroline MacMillan for running the music, to the Town of Vermilion for delivering and picking up the bleachers, and to the college staff and students for welcoming us into their community for dress rehearsal and the concert. A great beg thank you to the elementary staff for preparing the students for this big night and especially to each student for their hard work and dedication to make the St. Jerome’s Christmas Concert the very best! Well done!

Mrs. Roth took her Grade 4 class to the Ukrainian Village on Wednesday, December 14. The day was chilly, but the students enjoyed every minute of

Karen King Submitted

On December 12, the VES 5-6 All-Stars floor hockey team took o n t h e te a c h e r team during the noon recess. Students brought a whopping 180 stuffed animals to donate to children through the local Santa’s Anonymous. They tossed them into the middle of the gym when the first student goal was scored by Mitchell Heinrich. It was a very close game and at the bell, it was tied. They had to go to the sixth round of a shootout when student, Connor Ryan, scored the winning goal.

Congratulations to both teams on an awesome game.

Please join us as we celebrate this festive season and come out to a Christmas concert or two. Our Christmas concert dates have been changed from what is in the agendas and on the magnets. The new dates are as follows: Grade 1-3 Concert on Dec. 21 at 7:00 in the Lakeland College Theater and Grade 4-5 Concert on Dec. 22 at 7:00, also in the Lakeland College Theater. You also could attend a dress rehearsal if the daytime

Susan Obrigewitch Submitted

Our last week before the Christmas break will be full of activities.

The last practice for the concert with be on Monday. It’s also a red and green dressup day, Tuesday, December 20, the Grade 12 class will be busy at the Rec Centre preparing for their Grad Christmas Banquet. At 7 p.m. that evening please join us for “Christmas around the World”, our elementary concert at the school. After a cruise ship has a terrible disaster a group of passengers are deserted on an island feeling blue that they will be missing Christmas in their homeland country. As they sit on the beach

The Vermilion Voice | December 19, 2016

St. Jerome’s School News

their visit. The students were treated to a hayride through the village visiting a variety of buildings Throughout the day.

They were able to taste traditional Ukrainian food, they created crosses from bees wax or cinnamon rolls. They made tradition Christmas bread and learned many Christmas traditions that are important to the Ukrainian culture.

We gathered with the Holy Name of Parish Community on Thursday, December 15 to celebrate our December Mass.

Father Roger shared how John the Baptist preached in the desert preparing for the coming of Jesus. John’s message was of repentance and a change of heart to follow the Messiah. Thank you to Mrs. Sanson and the Grade 6 students who lead the congregation in song and to the Grade 9 students for participating in the mass with readings, prayers, and the presentation of gifts. Father Roger and the Holy Name of Jesus Parish would like to thank the St. Jerome’s Graduating Class of 2016 for the generous donation they gave to the church to help with the expenses of the new granite top on the altar and ambo.

A big St Jerome’s thank you to all who ventured out in the cold and supported our Book Fair this year. With your continued support we again were able to purchase some great books for our library. Congrat-

ulations to Kaylee Williams, our family night draw winner. Kaylee won $25 worth of books for herself, and $25 for her classroom. Thank-you go out to our student council for the use of their carafe’s and donation of hot chocolate for family night.

To Mr. Moir for unloading the book fair.

And to Megan Bioleach, Mrs. Sheppard, Ms. Frillier, Mrs. Crate, Ms. Noel and Mrs. Bioleach for volunteering your time to make the Book Fair run smoothly.

Our last week of school in December is filled with a variety of activities. The High School Student Council has organized the “5 Days of Christmas”. Monday – PJ Day, Tuesday – Fuzzy Sock Day, Wednesday – Ugly Christmas Sweater – Red/Green Day, Thursday – Christmas Hat/Toque Day. On Friday, the High School students will participate in “Warm Fuzzies” and their annual Ethnic Lunch.

In the afternoon, there will be a variety of activities to keep the students busy.

On Friday, the elementary and Jr. High students will be traveling to Lloydminster to watch a movie.

On Tuesday, December 20, the Grade 3, 4 and 5 class are taking the Christmas Concert on the road as they will perform for the residence at the Vermilion Lodge.

The elementary will be celebrating Happigrams on Thursday, December 22 at 1:40 p.m. in the gym.

St. Jerome’s Staff would like to wish all of our families and the community of Vermilion a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! We pray for safe travels and wonderful Christmas memories experience created for all. See you back at school on Monday, January 9!

Grade 3 student Brett at the Ukrainian Village.

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Vermilion Elementary School News

works better for you. Grade 1-3 rehearsal - Dec. 21 at 9:15 Grade 4-5 rehearsal Dec. 22 at 9:15. They are both at Lakeland College.

Basketball Club will start in January.

It will run on Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 3:40 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. until the beginning of March. It is open to any interested student in Grades 4 to 6.

Students may pick up permission forms from Mr. Beecroft. The purpose of the club is to learn basic skills and teamwork, and have fun.

VIBE Days will be coming up on January 30. This day is for Grade 6-9 students and is packed with tons of mental health wellness activities. If you have a child in Grade 6, please return the permission form that will be coming home this month that has more information on this exciting day.

Operation Education is a co-operative fundraising initiative that partners local schools with Boston Pizza restaurants to earn cash back. Staff, students, families and friends of VES can dine at any Northern Alberta Boston Pizza and help their school earn 5 percent cash back on the pre-tax total of submitted receipts. It›s easy: 1. Eat at Boston Pizza 2. Submit

your receipts to VES VES has exciting news! You can now order your Jaguars spirit wear through the company Entripy. To order your spirit wear, go onto the VES website and click on the clothing icon. Your order will be shipped directly to you within 7 to 10 business days. You can order what you want, when you want, as there are no order

deadlines. There are many possible ways you can customize the clothing. Go Jaguars.

Dates to Remember: Dec. 21 – K-3 Christmas Concert; Dec. 22 – Grade 4-5 Christmas Concert; Dec. 23 – Pajama Day; Jan 9 – First Day Back in the New Year; Jan 10 – Assembly at 10:45; Jan 16 – School Council Meeting at 7:00.

The teachers played floor hockey against the student All-Star team. Photo submitted

Mannville School News

they reminisce about their countries traditions for Christmas. Will these castaways make it back to their homes before Christmas, join us to find out!

Wednesday, December 21, students can spend their classes relaxed in a pair of pajamas. Elementary students will also enjoy a movie in the afternoon.

Thursday, December 22, it is Christmas Sweater Day … nice or ugly … your choice.

On Friday we will have our Annual School-Wide Bingo in the morning.

Secondary students will be having their phys ed in the gym and then our elementary students will have a skating party in the afternoon.

From all of us at Mannville School, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.

Elementary practice their Christmas Carols. Photo submitted

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Bisons Win In Vermilion

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Too Late To Come Back Vermilion Tiger’s players followed the game with intense eyes, but it was not to be Vermilion’s night on December 9. Photos Marie Conboy

Pictured is Lucas Dennill during the Vermilion Jr. B. Tigers game on December 14. Ryan VanGenderen was able to score two goals for Vermilion, while Eddie May and Maguire Blair each scored one goal for Vermilion. Unfortunately the Tigers lost to the Lloydminster Bandits 5 - 4. Their next home game will host Cold Lake on January 13. Photo Angela Mouly

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Adam Webb during the December 16, Vermilion Rock hockey game against Neilburg. This game earned the Vermilion Rock a 4 – 2 win. Photo Angela Mouly Breanne Gourley during the Vermilion Peewee Girls hockey game against Lloydminster G-Force on December 13. Photo Angela Mouly

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