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Samotsvit dancers performed a collection of Ukrainian dances at the Vermilion Senior’s Centre on January 6. Photo Angela Mouly

Angela Mouly Reporter

Over 150 people gathered at the Vermilion Senior’s Centre on January 6, to celebrate Ukrainian Christmas Eve (Sviaty Vechir).

This is the second year that Senior’s centre has held the celebration, and it has already become a major fundraiser.

Many ladies in the community volunteered to bake traditional Ukrainian dishes in order to provide the full menu -cultural meal.

Babas (grandmothers) were encour-

aged to bring their family for an ‘authentic as possible’ meal without having to m ake it them selves. The menu included Kutia (wheat), Borsch (beet soup), Nachinka (corn meal), Holubtsi (cabbage rolls), Pyrohy (dumplings), Nalysnyky (crepes), Pidpenky (mushrooms), Kalach (Christmas bread), Pampushk y (fruit filled dumplings), Kubasa (sausage), baked salmon, pickled herring, meatballs and gravy, mashed beans with garlic, along with homemade buns, salad and pickles, stewed fruit, and a variety of desserts.

A candle in the window represented

the desire for relatives to find their way along with a star in the entryway, an extra place setting to represent deceased members of the Ukrainian community, hay under the table representing Christ having been born in a manger, and the Kolach (Christmas bread) was braided in three strands representing the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. The Kutia (boiled wheat with poppyseeds and honey) is also called, ‘God’s food,’ and was the most important part of the meal.

Twent y-t wo of Elsie Quickstad ’s family members came to celebrate with her including grand and great-grand-

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“I am thrilled the whole crew was able to make it. Some travelled from Edmonton, Lloydminster and Clandonald to join in the celebration; including a couple of dancers,” said Elsie Quickstad.

After enjoying the meal and visiting, families stayed to enjoy presentations of song and dance. Kate and Sarah Lychak from Sherwood Park memorized and sang two songs in Ukrainian, and members of the Vermilion Ukrainian Samotsvit Dance Club performed several traditional dances.

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Offering a range of holistic health services, Caylie Gnyra has returned to Vermilion to live and operate her new business, Fourth Meridian Acupuncture which has services available in both Vermilion and Lloydminster.

Gnyra is passionate about helping others and is a practitioner of fire cupping, acupuncture, and craniosacral therapy.

After acquiring several arts-and-culture related degrees, Gnyra felt that working on an individual level with people was a more natural and effective way for her to help build healthy communities.

“I wanted to be able to provide these services because I found these modalities to be some of the most effective therapies in my own life,” said Gnyra.

Fire Cupping has been practiced in some cultures for thousands of years and shows benefits of relaxation, relieving pain, and minimizing the duration or effects of cold symptoms.

With a cotton ball soaked in 99 percent alcohol, a practitioner will light the cotton on fire and hold it inside a double-walled glass cup to remove the oxygen from the cup. The flaming cotton ball is removed quickly, and the cup is placed on the client’s body (usually back, chest, or legs). Once placed in an area, they are either left in one

place for several minutes or moved in various patterns along the skin where it creates a vacuum suction that draws up the skin and fascia; almost like a ‘reverse massage.’

While cupping can leave round marks that look a bit like an octopus hugged you, the marks aren’t painful and disappear within a few days.

Craniosacral therapy uses extremely gentle touch to assess and treat the rate, amplitude, and frequency of cerebrospinal fluid (which pulses between the brain and the spinal cord) so that the flow is smooth and symmetrical. This modality supports the parasympathetic nervous system’s ability to begin and continue healing within the body. Gentle touch is also used to release fascial restrictions and muscle knots.

“Like ‘Play-Doh’ becoming more pliable with the warmth of your hands; very gentle touch warms fascia to help release restrictions and undo knots, but does not require the practitioner to direct the release or apply firm pressure.

Our bodies are wise, and know exactly how to heal themselves; but they have to be in the right mode or state to do so.

With the therapies I offer, I aim to help people move their bodies out of the sympathetic nervous system response (modes of fight, flight or freeze), and into parasympathetic mode (rest, digest, and heal),” said Gynra.

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Her training has incorporated a three-year acupuncture diploma program from the Pacific Rim College in Victoria, B.C, craniosacral therapy training through the Upledger Institute, and multiple other humanities degrees that she can incorporate into her therapy sessions. Due to provincial licensing exam timing, Gnyra is temporarily only able to practice acupuncture in Saskatchewan; so she will be offering private and community acupuncture, fire cupping, and craniosacral therapy in Lloydminster, and the latter two modalities in Vermilion.

She is currently open for bookings at Oasis Hot Yoga in Lloydminster and Elevation in Vermilion. For more information, or to make a booking, you are welcome to visit fourthmeridianacupuncture.com.

A prairie girl at heart, Gnyra is glad to be home and looks forward to developing Fourth Meridian Owner and Therapist, Caylie Gnyra, fire new working relationships cupping at Elevation in Vermilion on January 5.

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January 9, 2017 | The Vermilion Voice

Angela Mouly Reporter

Recipients of two JUNO nominations, ‘The Once’, will be performing for the Vermilion Folk Club at the Legion on January 28, at 8 p.m.

Newfoundland’s modern indie folk group formed nearly ten years ago, out of pressure and necessity while working in Trinity (a tiny ex-fishing village) at a summer theatre festival.

Their four previous albums have been acknowledged with three Canadian Folk Music Awards, numerous ECMA awards, an Artist of the Year Award from the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council along with their two JUNO nominations for best Roots/Traditional album.

“Perfect vocal harmonies thick enough to stand on; think of the heavenly mix of Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch; back them up with The Chieftans, and let Daniel Lanois swim around in it, and you’re still only halfway there,” said ECMA Nominated Singer/ Songwriter, Amelia Curran.

The past few years have been a whirlwind of travel and opportunity for ‘The Once’, and lead to collaboration and friendship with ‘Passenger’, Mike Rosenberg. Following his worldwide #1 hit, ‘Let Her Go’, Rosenberg invited ‘The Once’ to sing on both of his recent albums; including his current #1 album (Young As The Morning, Old As The Sea). Together they have performed all over the world.

‘The Once’ made use of new sounds, new styles and new ideas on their new extended play musical recording, ‘We Win Some We Lose’.

While creating it, they honed their sound and creativity, and ‘The Once’ feels their current sound truly represents their

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“I think we finally know what ‘The Once’ sounds like, and with that knowledge came a freedom that we did not let ourselves have before,” says Phil Churchill.

‘The Once’s’ newest collection of songs provides listeners with provocative and emotive musical entertainment. “‘We Win Some We Lose’ leaves me in a perpetual state of wistful, anthemic longing; an innocence that nevertheless leaves me with the sense that we are flirting with tragedy,” said CBC’s Jeff Reilly.

Rays of hope in their music leaves other listeners with a positive outlook.

“Simply put, they’re a joy to witness. From left, ‘The Once’s Andre Dale, Geraldine Hollett, and Phil Churchill.

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Lorna Hamilton Editor

Last week I had such a nice lady stop by the o f f i c e a n d a s ke d to speak with me.

At fir st, I thought “Uh oh,” what did I say or do that may have upset her. I’m not sure why your mind always seems to go to a negative thought before a positive one, but it always does. Anyway, the lady went on to say that she always reads my editorials and enjoys them and the way I use it to be informative; which is very nice to know. While we were chatting, she went on to tell me a story about a relative of hers whose child was hiding in the clothes dryer during a game of hide - and - seek.

I quickly recalled a time when I was a child that I had done the same thing during a game of hide - and - seek, and the fact that my siblings also thought it would be amusing to turn it on while I was still inside. As children, we rarely consider the consequences of our actions and the dangers they carry.

When we grow up, we realize that “Yes hiding in a clothes dryer certainly isn’t the smartest thing to do, and I know it wasn’t the smartest thing I have ever done.”

Dawn Hames Columnist

It ’s funny how certain activities have memories at tached to them. As I was m ak in g h o m e m ad e noodles I found my mind wandering back to the age of 10, making noodles at my Babas, remembering the chicken boiling on the stove for the soup broth, and a short walk to downtown Melfort for a Five Star chocolate bar, that cost five cents. The noodles would be rolled out; cut and then spread everywhere on clean tea towels to dry. They then would be used for homemade chicken soups.

These noodles are easy to make, but require tenacity to get the stiff dough rolled out as thin as a double thickness of a cereal box. As I roll the dough it

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Accidents Can Happen

Being an elderly lady, she has more wisdom from life experiences than my brain will ever have at my current age and kindly suggested I write about the dangers of such actions involving children. So here goes it.

Accidents can happen and do happen. But are there ways to prevent them from happening in the first place?

The ladies concern was that the dryer could have been turned on while the child was in it and the consequences of such. I was lucky; I was big enough that after a couple of tumbles around the dryer I hit the door and it popped open.

Her concern is that the child mentioned is small enough that the door would not have come ajar hence stopping the dryers action. I can certainly see her concerns.

Again while chatting I recalled a video I had watched just a couple days before showing two 2- year - old twins who were playing in their bedroom in the early morning while their Mom was still sleeping. When the mother awoke, she realized the children were up and went to check on them to find the dresser face down on the floor. After viewing the video - cam from the children’s room, she discovered the dresser had tipped over from the children climbing on it and had trapped one of the twins under it. In the video the second twin

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feels like I am making little progress so I like to call my husband over and get him to roll, because it really does take some strength. I have a heavy marble rolling pin and that helps as well.

I have friends that have Norwegian roots, and a popular dish is home made egg noodles and gravy. These noodles are great with butter and salt and pepper or you can ser ve them with a yummy parsley pesto or your favorite tomato sauce. You can also make homemade lasagne noodles or make any type of noodle dumpling, using water to seal them shut. I am making some noodles in the evening after work, and today it is minus 25, so our fireplace is going. I place fresh tea towels on the back of some wood chairs and place my raw noodle strips draped on the back of the chair to dry.

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It’s working and they are rapidly drying.

You can also add flavor to the noodles by adding a bit of poultry seasoning in with the eggs, or dill, or Italian seasoning. You can get creative with the dried herbs and spices for unique artisan handmade noodles.

Egg Noodles 3 eggs 2 scant cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Combine the eggs, salt and most of the flour into stiff dough. The amount of flour really depends on the size of the eggs. When you have non-sticky dough that is stiff, then roll it out paper thin, or up the thickness of two pieces of cereal box. If the rolling pin starts to stick or the dough sticks to the bottom, add a dusting of flower. Roll up the flat sheet loosely like a jelly roll and cut into strips. Unroll and if they are too thick, you can give them another roll

any thing and ever y thing). You can fasten any other pieces of furniture in your house that has the possibility to topple over.

When it comes to the danger of household cleaners always, always, always make sure they are out of reach; children especially toddlers will put anything in their mouth; they don’t care about taste or smell. It is one of the ways they discover their surroundings. There are plenty of websites you can visit to get ideas how to make your house safer for your child.

I personally don’t believe you should remove ever y piece of danger from your household; children need to learn that some items in the house are out of bounds and should never be touched; but until they do learn it, children in your house need to be supervised at all times. Whether it is play time or every day living; if your child is seen you can help prevent accidents, but remember accidents can and do happen.

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to further flatten them.

Set the strips to dry. Cook in boiling salted water. Store in an airtight container.

Parsley Pesto 1 cup chopped parsley 2 Tablespoons nuts (almonds, walnuts or pine nuts) 3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 4 tablespoons olive oil Combine all the ingredients in a small food processer until finely chopped, add the olive oil and them process for 10 -20 seconds more. It c an be stirre d into your c ho i c e of pasta, or spread on potatoes, crackers or toast. The recipe can be easily doubled for a larger family size. The 1 cup of chopped parsley can be substituted with a mixture of parsley, dill and spinach.

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stopped, looked and assessed the situation (which I think is amazing for the age) and tried to lift the dresser off the other child. Realizing he couldn’t lift the dresser, he began pushing it and freed his brother (which also amazed me). In this case, it was luck on the side of the two brothers that they were not seriously injured or worse.

Each year we hear of some household accident causing harm to our little ones. Is it that we do not supervise our children enough during play? Or do we not take enough safeguards to try and prevent the accidents? Are we too trusting of our children in their earliest of ages, thinking they have the common sense not to do dangerous things? Or is it because we believe in the old saying “Boys will be Boys,” which nowadays needs to be termed “Kids will be Kids” because us girls are just as curious and rambunctious as the boys. So what can we do as parents to try and prevent accidents involving our children?

In the case of the clothes dryer and washer, you can purchase locks for the front of them preventing a small child from opening them. As for the dresser danger, you can fasten the dresser to a wall preventing it from being able to topple onto your child when they do climb. (we all know we have monkeys for children at an early age, they climb

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January 9, 2017 | The Vermilion Voice Franklin Wolters Missing You! 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

Ever heard that expression of being ‘in the bubble’?

For a person, it generally denotes a s t at e o f i s o l a tion…with limitations on influences from the outside.

It is an apt reference…describing a distinct area of unknown or uncertain conditions, divided by a thin but impermeable barrier protecting from all directions, and inside an area of the known and unchanging condition. If you think on it, we each have many of our own metaphorical ‘bubbles’ going on at once: family, career, relationships, location, a political viewpoint.

I’m picturing my kids outside blowing bubbles by the canister full in that two week period of ‘hot summer’ at the end of July while happily chasing them

Neil B. Stratton Columnist

Well here’s wishing that everyone had a safe a very enjoyable holiday season and a Happy New Year. Mine was outstanding, I spent Christmas with family and had just about two weeks off.

Although it was chilly at times, I spent a lot of time outdoors. I ran Miss Oohohh on the dog sled, and we got a lot of precious time together during those two weeks; we did everything except get time to do a little Ice fishing, but that was ok, as I was already preparing.

I would like to announce we are expecting additions to the family…twins no less… as we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Miss Noel and Sir Mukluk, two precious red phase puppies. These two little bundles of joy, purebred Alaskan Malamutes come from world renown bloodlines with a very impressive pedigree and more papers than our daughters when they were born. As I write this, they are only four weeks old, and we do not get to take possession until February 6 when they are eight weeks old.

Santa was good to us or probably more to my wife, Roxanne.

Miss Noel, who Roxanne named is/was her Christmas present. Roxanne thinks Sir Mukluk is hers also, but we will have to work

about the yard to pop them.

Now there is a giant bubble floating right there…the ‘parent bubble.’

You may not know much outside again for years…or what used to be life outside. The event horizon of a black hole seems a befitting description…drawn in, may not feel a weight increase begin passing the threshold but ‘kid Gravity’ keeps even personal interests going the speed of light from escaping back across.

I jest…though in measurable truth I’m not sure that apology to fact is warranted.

Some bubbles are self-inflicted and obvious. I have a ‘Soccer’ bubble I’m about to go back to that has encircled our household 365 days in the community for the last six years. Some bubbles defined ex ternal to you, like being born Canadian. Some just ‘blown’ by others to catch you unsuspecting…not believing anyone would want to be in a different bubble or none at all: a characteristic of being too long in a bubble perhaps. Ignorance of the outside?

Blink…and you find yourself in those floating bubbles. ‘When are you getting a girlfriend?’, ‘Why aren’t you married yet?’, ‘Are you going to have kids?’, ‘Are you going to have another one?’, ‘You need a better job/car/house/hobby…

In The Bubble

I’m sure you’ve heard them before.

The right expression for me may not be ‘managed to avoid’…but being in the Bachelor space until 34 is a longer trip outside a few of those usual life bubbles.

I feel appeased of guilt about them having a grandfather who didn’t get in one until his thirties. You get many messages that experience outside of the bubbles is somehow a bad thing, just move from within one bubble to the next with them sticking together like those ‘double bubbles’ where you can pass from inside one to the other without actually ever going outside. An obscure visual…but tell me you haven’t seen that before.

We all just passed from the bubble of 2016 to 2017 (mercifully). I’m passing out of and into bubbles at present, and change does bring uncertainty. Losing a parent a big one, writing in public another…and since last January I’ve dealt with concussion issues (another story) that had far-ranging impact. I’ve worked from home due to sensitivity to noise (hyperacusis), avoiding situations with normal amounts of sound like grocery stores, restaurants, gatherings. My ‘silent bubble’ and I have, relatively speaking, been away for long enough that re-entering the noise

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on that one; he is that rare pure red phase I have searched so hard to find. Miss Noel will be one of the most unique purebred Alaskan Malamutes you have ever seen.

Her body is pure white except for her face markings, which are also bright red, her ears and a crown, with striking hooks on both eyes. Miss Pickles had the identical facial markings, so she will be dear to my heart. I can already tell she will be a handful like Miss Oohohh. Very…let’s say outgoing and energetic.

Sir Mukluk has almost identical markings to Miss Oohohh except for all red markings. He is more laid back and mellow, but with an eye on everything, he will be a wise and beautiful or handsome dog. Sir Mukluk will be Miss Oohohh’s mate, a prearranged marriage if you will. We will find the right mate for Miss Noel later on.

I am so excited; I will have a fully operational dog team this time next year, and pick of select bred pups for my goal of a team of five well-trained sled dogs. I will be extremely busy with many adventures; another huge incentive to fully retire and be happy with a large family again. Originally I was just looking for Sir Mukluk, but Roxanne fell in love with Miss Noel, so with Santa on the prowl it was perfect timing.

After getting them, I did sit back and think “what the hell did I just do?” I haven’t had a nap since Miss Oohohh came to us a year ago. So if I calculate this correctly, it won’t

Peter Booy

Peter Booy passed away January 1, 2017 in Vermilion at the age of 87 years.

He will be remembered by his sons David, Bruce, and Keith Booy; daughter Sharon Booy; grandchildren Amber, Ashley, Travis, Dreydon, Kemtrim, and Keira; step-daughter Saigon; great grandchild Brice; brother Steve Booy; half sister Janice Veit, and children Allison, Alisa, & Taylor; special friends Gwen and Tom Kibblewhite, along with her children Susan (Ron), Peter (Lica), and Donald; as well as numerous relatives and cousins.

Peter was predeceased by his parents Louis and Pauline Booy; as well as numerous aunts and uncles.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Vermilion Senior’s Centre on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

An Inurnment will be taking place on a later date in the Vermilion Public Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of choice.

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be until the year 2020 before I may remember what a nap is, but I am quite sure the fur babies will make up for that in smiles and laughs alone.

I will enjoy the long evening walks with the pack this winter. Puppies are so much fun in the snow, and although the walks will appear to be fun adventures, it’s training in progress.

These pups will be huge; both parents are over 100 lbs.; although classed as “giants” they won’t be in the 160 lb class the true giant Alaskan malamute is but perfect for the sled team.

Roxanne and I will once again have to dominate stature as “alpha” male and female in the pack, sometimes not as easy

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bubble without reflexively cringing is a conscious effort.

I have a newfound respect for our human brain and its incredible capacity to filter…how everyone puts up daily with the myriad of bleeping devices, b l ar i n g t u n e s , r o ad n o i s e, t r a i n s , construction, sirens, store muzak…and don’t go berserk going along unfazed from it all. Being around the mainstream inevitably means noise…and you do not escape it easily. Of all the side effects of my concussion-recovering to sound has been the hardest part of returning to the ‘normal’ bubble. It made for a rather monk-like experience last year.

Realizing our bubbles exist helps g i ve u s p er s p e c t i ve…l i ke hu m a n ity seeing our bubble of Earthrise in space from the horizon of the Moon: a glimpse from outside can change us for the better. I’m still in my bubbles but seeing their boundaries with more clarity. Which ones to stay inside? Outside may appear and be hard, but better for you in the end, to transition to something else. I developed an increase in empathy certainly…for those that struggle on the ‘outside.’

Maybe crank the dial down occasionally in 2017…a little silent reflection is not such a bad thing.

as it may sound, but very important especially in a dog team.

I am so excited; It’s been 25 years since my last dog team, and I am sure my last dog team period. I will likely use the same name as the last team and call them Stratton Malamutes, as I still have old signs, etc.

But I am going to add the name “Trails End Kennels”…fitting name for my last team of fur baby’s so stay tuned for some hair-raising adventures I am sure.

When The Smoke Clears The only thing better than one fur baby’s nose to squish is….Two!!!

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Caroline Parke Columnist

I know of a violin shop that is run by an elderly gent. He fixes a variet y of instruments, and quite often a neighborhood boy will come into the shop asking questions and showing his curiosity in so many ways as children do. These two are like peas and carrots from what I’ve heard.

The boys are likely experiencing an influence that will last through his lifetime, making such memories. And the shop owner I think is being affected positively too. If we allow it to, friendship can cross generations. There is a lot to be learned from the older generations, but we young-ens are often too “busy.” I think young people today would be surprised

Take Some Time

how enjoyable conversations can be with someone who is a little slower paced, and rightfully, often more thoughtful.

Friendship with someone outside of my generation has proven to be unique and valuable, as well as thought provoking. Young people seem to struggle with similar things, whether it be in the 1950’s, or nowadays. I can honestly say I would not be where I am today without a few mentors who came alongside me and took the time to talk about life. I’ve written letters of thanks, but they are often met with a nonchalant “hey, no prob kid.”

In the end, the only way I could think of to really say thank you, was to give my son a middle name from my most influential mentor: I think he finally got the point!

Emotionally investing in someone by opening up and making yourself a little vulnerable can be mutually beneficial.

How you ask? Walk with me...

Mentor/Mentee relationships are quite a neat thing! It sure is nice when someone comes along beside you and asks for your input on something you just happen to have years of experience with! “What a coincidence,” you think!

It’s hard not to offer an answer to someone who is willing to learn. On the other side, if the inexperienced person might get the counsel they are earnestly seeking, they often, surprisingly, also feel a sense of satisfaction as they spend time listening to the stories of old as they learn. It’s a very dynamic place to be! Older folks have something that the younger ones don’t: Perspective. These years of experience span decades and are not limited to their own memories, but include the lives of people around them. They also have time: Time to

More Headstone Mystery

Angela Mouly Reporter

From the Headstone Mystery article in last week’s issue of the Vermilion Voice, a few local people have generously volunteered tidbits of information.

A Minburn resident had purchased a trunk 30 - 40 years ago at the estate sale of Jim McBride. The ivory key had engraved on it ‘Mary Price’. Online records show this as being a different ‘Mary’ as William James McBride (Jim) was born in Innisfree on Mar. 29, 1915 and passed away Feb. 3, 1990. His Mother was Mary Price (1874 - 1945). Although it was a beautiful trunk, with a different date of their deaths, they are seemingly unrelated; unless of course someone in later generations was named after the original lady.

An eager Town of Vermilion employee looked into Cemetery records and found

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.

Every second Wednesday, beginning January 11th, 2017 Blue Bag collection will occur on 50th Street & West plus everything on the South side of the railroad tracks.

Every second Thursday beginning January 12th, 2017 Blue Bag collection will occur on 50th Street & East.

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process feelings, mull situations over, and weigh out the pros and cons. As a general truth, I’m certain that people enjoy helping each other. It feels good to be needed, yes?

Have you ever had the privilege of being in such a friendship? Have you ever introduced a concern or situation, and a few days later, after much thought, your older friend comes back and converses with some real substance?

Such thoughtfulness is much more than you’d get from someone who is also alongside you in the trenches, often dealing with the same things. Let’s try and think outside the box a little, and begin to welcome other people into a mentoring friendship. It feels so good to make someone’s day, by simply valuing their time and comments. Take some time, think about it.

the following.

Mary Ann Price (aged 96) was buried in the Vermilion Public Cemetery in 1914.

Located in the same family plot, were also female Augusta Price (aged 65), and an infant female aged one in December of 1918. According to George Price, Augusta Price was Tanjore Price’s wife.

“Augusta they say, was a school teacher,” said George Price.

As of January 6, 2017, there is not a headstone located on any of the three graves in the Price Family Plot at the Vermilion Public Cemetery.

Upon researching, it was found that Clairville Price originally homesteaded on the land location: NE-24-50-6-W4. Within approximately ten kilometers of Vermilion, the land currently has no visible signs of a homestead, but a person never knows A land map including the section of land owned by Clairville Price in 1906, outside of what lies beneath the snow.

Vermilion that can be found in the ‘Vermilion Memories’ book published in 1967. Photo supplied

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.

● Milk Jugs, Drink Bottles, Bleach-Soap-Fabric Softener Bottles ● Pill Bottles ● Plastic Tubs All containers must be empty, rinsed and lids removed. Plastic Recyclables (must have one of the following symbols and must not be black)

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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.

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

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.

BLUE BAGS ARE AVAILABLE AT LOCAL STORES ONLY BLUE BAGS WILL BE COLLECTED.

DO NOT USE BLACK, GREEN, ORANGE OR WHITE BAGS.

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Free Hypnotherapy Session

Angela Mouly Reporter

Helping people understand the benefits of hypnotherapy, Lighten Up Therapy’s Amber Sanford hosted a free weight loss session at Lakeland College on January 5, alleviating hypnosis stigmas and building encouragement.

Sanford explained the three most common reasons that people are unsuccessful in achieving their weight loss goals.

The third she identified as unclear goals and suggested that people set performance goals versus outcome goals. For example, she suggested that instead of trying to lose a certain number of pounds, people should focus on reaching goals like exercising three times per week.

“You are more than a number, and the number will take care of itself,” said

Sanford.

The number two reason Sanford noted for not finding success was relationships.

She explained that the quality of one’s relationships equals the level of their success, and suggested that people surround themselves with like-minded people working towards the same goals to build support networks. She also noted the importance of putting oneself as a priority, and while many people are attempting to serve others, that they are providing a disservice by not being their best selves.

The number one reason that Sanford noted for not accomplishing one’s weight loss goals was beliefs. Describing people’s minds like an iceberg, Sanford explained that the conscious mind lies above the water’s surface, while the unconscious mind lies below the water’s surface.

Even if some is making a conscious effort to lose weight, that effort only covers 1 - 10 percent of their mind. The remaining 90 - 99 percent of their mind is unconscious with beliefs floating in the middle; some conscious and some unconscious.

“How we think determines how we are going to feel. People learn beliefs verbally, visually, or through events from the time they are 5 - 12 years - old,” said Sanford.

The unconscious mind regulates people’s heart rate, breathing, and stores every memory from conception to the present day. Sanford suggests that hypnosis can change negative things in one’s mind and subsequently body by replacing unconscious thoughts or beliefs with positive ones.

For more information, you can visit Lighten Up Therapy’s Clinical Hypnotherapist, www.lightenuptherapy.ca.

Amber Sanford. Photo submitted

Vermilion Voice Year In Review - February

Two Historic Buildings Lost In One Night Two historic area buildings were consumed by fire in the early hours of Saturday, February 13.

The first was the well known landmark of St. Joseph’s Convent in Clandonald, and the second was Woodvale School, southeast of Vermilion. Photo submitted

Photo courtesy of Brent Farrell.

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Shoppers Drug Mart Sign Erected Shoppers Drug Mart opened for business on Tuesday, March 1. The old Apple Drugs sign was taken down after 22 years and the new Shoppers Drug Mart sign was erected.

Photo Marie Conboy

MacDuff Financial Services Changes Ownership Mayor of Vermilion Bruce MacDuff revealed in March 2016 that he sold his Financial Services business to the Hardy Financial Group. Photo Marie Conboy

Vermilion Voice Year In Review - April

Total Image Natural Foods Shut Doors After 25 Years Elaine and Warren Gill look forward to their retirement, as the couple will shut their doors after 25 years of business at the Total Image Natural Foods store in Vermilion.

Photo Marie Conboy

Bison Demand Higher Than Ever Bison graze in the spring sun outside Mannville. Photo Marie Conboy

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The support of friends and family are of great comfort to all of us.

Sincerely, Elsie Cameron and Family

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Susan Obrigewitch collaborated to create and test their Submitted prototype. The team created a solarO n D e c e m b e r powered survival backpack that could 8, 2016 a team of charge devices via a USB por t and junior high students signal a satellite to the location of the f r o m M a n n v i l l e backpack. The deep, design-based School participated in the Skills Explo- thinking and teamwork these students ration Days in Edmonton. Using design- displayed was remarkable, and we are based thinking, they were challenged so proud of our Mannville students! to create a prototype that would assist Congratulations to the winners of the people in rural communities during a Annual BTPS School Bus Safety Week natural disaster, such as a fire or flood. Poster Contest: Grade 1 was Charlie Mrs. Christensen reports that Ainsley Broadhead and Peyton Cassibo; Grade Bader, Aiden Marshall, Blake Cadman, 2 was Racheal Shubert and Courtney and Amber Perron were incredible Foster and Grade 4 was Ashlyn Hinton ambassadors for our school as they and Ava Zahara. navigated the “Learn-a-Skill” stations, The Grade 8 and 9 students in Mrs. such as Sheet Metal and Welding, then Barber’s class participated in ‘Speed

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The kinders have finished learning half of the uppercase letters and their sounds. In math the kinders will be learning about patterns - extending, and identifying patterns, as well as creating various patterns themselves using a variety of materials.

Our Grade 1 class have been very busy learning their Dolch PRE-PRIMER sight words. These words are essential to begin reading fluently at Grade level. Students will now start their Dolch PRIMER sight words.

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continuing to learn about the community of Meteghan. One of the outcomes that they will be covering is exploring and reflecting on the cultural and linguistic characteristics of an Acadian community.

The Grade 3 class are looking at the country of Peru in Social. The students will be looking at their quality of life, culture, environment, land and good and services for the next couple of months T h e G r a d e 5’s r e s e a r c h e d a geographical region of Canada. They looked for information about that region, such as; landforms, bodies of water, vegetation, resources, etc. Students then showcased their work via a poster or slideshow.

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Consequences Hit Home Grade 11 student, Victoria Hamilton during the ‘It Can’t Happen To Me’ presentation at J.R. Robson School on April 27.

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COMING EVENTS

CRIBBAGE DOUBLES TOURNAMENT January 12th at the Vermilion Seniors’ Centre

Vermilion Wellness Coalition Grace Freeman enjoyed a round of mini golf with her siblings May 13 at the Vermilion Provincial Park. Families also enjoyed frisbee golf and golf lessons provided by the Vemilion Wellness Coalition.

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Taurus

Gemini

Don't fly off the handle when talking to others today. For starters, there's lots of room for genuine confusion. In addition, the Moon (feelings) is at odds with fiery Mars (energy), which means people are aggressive and impatient.

Not you, of course.

Although you have the All Clear to shop and make decisions today, nevertheless, quarrels about money might affect your good judgment.

Likewise, an emotional distraction might affect your judgment when buying something. Caution.

Today the Moon is in your This is a restless day! You sign, which makes you more have that feeling that emotional; plus it's at cross something is about to purposes with fiery Mars, happen, and this puts you which promotes arguments on edge. Therefore, be wise. and impulsive behaviour. Avoid controversial People are inclined to shoot subjects, like politics, from the hip today. Stay religion or racial issues mellow. Be a grown-up. when talking to others.

Mum's the word.

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

You might find yourself at odds with a friend, especially female, or perhaps a member of a group. (Let's hope it's not the whole group.) Basically, this is a quarrelsome day because people are short tempered and impatient. But you can be Teflon if you demonstrate patience.

Conversations with parents, bosses, partners and close friends are dicey today because people are impatient and quarrelsome. Be aware that whatever you say or do will be high viz.; in other words, people will notice you, especially bosses, parents and VIPs. (Don't end up with egg on your face.) Oy!

You need to escape today.

You need a change of scenery. Unfortunately, in your attempt to get some thrills or a sense of adventure, you might cross swords with someone and end up in an argument, especially with someone at work. Take it easy because you need this like a fish needs a bicycle.

Try to avoid quarrels about money and shared possessions, or about shared responsibilities regarding children, or who is making social plans and who is responsible for what - it could be anything. If you exercise a bit of patience and tolerance - you can avoid these quarrels.

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

Plans to redecorate at home might create problems today because you might be at odds with a partner or close friend about an issue at home. Could it be about your redecorating plans?

Whatever the case, just chill because the early part of this week is challenging. (Yup, this is just the beginning.)

Your relations with coworkers might be challenged today, especially with a female customer or coworker. There is no getting around this so you are just going to have to chill out rather than say or do something that you will later regret. The fact of the matter is the beginning of this week is a bit tough. (No pain; no gain.)

Romantic quarrels or disputes with your kids about money or possibly something you own might be a challenge today.

Always remember the advice of Erma Bombeck: "Never let anyone drive your car if you had given birth to them."

This is the classic day to find yourself at odds with a female family member mom or sister? Don't make a big deal about things because anger serves no purpose other than to make everyone miserable. You know this. I know this.

Moms know this. Everyone knows this.

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CAREERS

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NetScience Goalie Coach

Angela Mouly Reporter

Lloydminster’s Steven Larry, Owner of NetScience Goaltending, began his hockey journey with the Lloydminster Blazers.

At 16-years-old, as a midget goaltender, he began his coaching career working with a younger cousin’s team during practices.

I played my minor hockey in Lloydminster for the Lloydminster Blazers.

He went on as a goalie coach assisting a peewee team in Kitscoty where the team won provincials, and he was listed as a goalie coach on the championship banner.

“I coach because I love to help kids feel confident,” said Larry.

According to Larry, the lessons that he learned from being involved in hockey are comparable to the ones he learned from his parents and older relatives. He wanted to help children love hockey as much he does, and build them up to be confident in whatever else they venture to do.

“Hockey has helped me to become who I am, and I believe sports to be a huge part of any child’s success as a person. I have learned from hockey that hard work and persistence most certainly pays off; that anyone can develop any skill they are willing to work at, and that doing what you are passionate about is always worth the risk!” said Larry.

Larry’s objectives as a coach include being fair, a good role model and preaching fun. Appreciative recipients of his methods are Yasin family. The family was introduced to Larry in the spring of 2016, while Salem Yasin was goaltending in grassroots hockey in Lloydminster.

“At that time, Salem had aspirations of

We have a passion for the possible.

joining mainstream hockey, and we were concerned with his ability to compete and be successful at that level. Upon meeting with Steven and explaining our desire to have Salem prepared for competitive league hockey, Steven went all in tailor designing an eight-week program specifically for Salem. The program was focussed on increasing his physical ability, mental ability and knowledge of technical aspects of the game to help Salem be prepared for the upcoming season. To our surprise, Salem was committed to the program which included on and off ice sessions.

Steven has gone as far as to accommodate our needs and scheduling included but not limited to picking Salem up from home when my wife Nettie and I could not make it due to work or other commitments. Steven also held a goalie camp in August to which Salem registered and participated. Salem gained extensive training and worked with some other instructors on the ice that Steven had assisting him during the camp. Being in the camp secured a lot of the technical skills that Steven had worked on with Salem previously during his eight-week training.

With all the other goalies that were in this camp, we were able to see how Salem had grown his game. Salem was competing!

Shortly after Steven’s goalie camp (Netscience) Salem was in another goalie camp put on by Mind the Net Goaltending School at Steven’s advice. Again Salem was exposed to top training with instructional, visual, on/off ice training. Travis Harington is the director of Mind The Net Goaltending Schools and Clinics and

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participated during the training along with Steven. The main focuses were on head trajectory, positioning and repetition of the save sequence.

Salem has also joined the Hockey Academy with Steven’s recommendation through Bishop Lloyd School which is run by former NHL player. Lance Ward. Steven is also an instructor for the goalies in this program.

Also attending one of the recent NetScience goaltending camps, Salem is now in Peewee Tier II Hockey, and is extremely happy and excelling with his performance. Since meeting Steven and participating in his programs, Salem has become more active and has noticeably

become more sociable with his teammates, as well as at school and in general. Overall his confidence has grown immensely in all aspects of his life. Steven has done an amazing job with Salem, and he is developing at a rate that we could only dream of a short nine months ago.

I believe Steven is a great trainer and individual, and genuinely cares about his students and will always go the extra mile! Steven has been an instrumental piece in Salem’s development on and off the ice, and we will continue to use his services and recommend him to others.

Steven is always prepared for every session and always has the right people on his team,” said Salem’s father, Tarek.

NetScience Goaltending Owner and Master Trainer, Steven Larry during a previous goalie camp. Photo submitted

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Sports News Mark your calendar

JAN 13, 2017 @ 8 P.M.

JAN 15, 2017 @ 2 P.M.

JR. B VERMILION TIGERS VS COLD LAKE

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Free Ice Time

Angela Mouly

mother who enjoys being involved in the sport as a family, and started curlFollowing their mantra of support- ing at the same age her daughter is ing a healthy, active, engaged commu- now. nity, the Vermilion Wellness Coalition offered free Outdoor Skating at the VES Arena and Curling at the Vermilion Curling Club on January 5.

The Sanford family practiced their skating skills and enjoyed a friendly game of hockey. After having taken lessons last year, they took advantage of this opportunity being their first time on the ice this season. “ N o w I l o o k l i ke a r e a l h o c ke y player,” said Edwin Sanford, who was very proud of recently losing a tooth.

Sliders and brooms were provided at the curling rink as parents joined their children on the ice and took part in celebrating Canadian sporting traditions. The Chapman family enjoyed an afternoon of curling and appreciated that their children had the opportunity to practice curling.

“I like to throw the rocks because Sara Chapman enjoyed an afternoon of it’s fun,” said Sara Chapman.

“I’m proud of my children for follow- curling with her family in Vermilion on i n g i n my f o o t s t e p s ,” s a i d S a r a’s January 5. Photos Angela Mouly Reporter

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