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Sam Ree (front) sprints hard in the 100 meters at J.R. Robson School on May 17. The students of J.R. Robson and St. Jerome’s School tested their athletic abilities on May 17. Track and field is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing. Jumping events included the long jump, the high jump and the throwing events including the javelin and discus. J.R. Robson high school students took a break from the classroom to enjoy some time out in the sun last week to participate in a track and field competition. Track and field qualifiers will go on to compete in the Regional’s. See next week’s issue for results. Photo Marie Conboy
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Old Oak Desk Donated To Vermilion Museum
If the old oak desk at the Vermilion Museum could talk, it could tell many stories. The desk was donated to the Vermilion Museum on May 19, by Rod Haverslew who said, “he is delighted to donate the desk.” Rod and his wife Beth Haverslew from outside Calgary are moving to Vancouver Island to retire this year and said they decided to donate the desk to the Vermilion Museum because they are downsizing and they wanted to find it a good home. “When Tom emailed me back and said he would take the desk I was really happy. We think it may have survived the Great Vermilion Fire of 1918. It was around during World War I and World War II and my Aunt who owned the Stephens Department Store in Vermilion gave me the desk after they sold the store in 1969,” said Haverslew.
The desk appears to have travelled some distance before coming to rest at the Vermilion Heritage Museum. “As far as we know it came to Elk Point down the Saskatchewan River in 1904. The Stephens Brother who owned the Stephens Store in Vermilion were the ones who then hauled the desk back to Vermilion by wagon,” said Museum Vice President, Tom Kibblewhite. M u seum Pre s i d ent , J ean M ur i e explained that they will be using the desk at the museum and believes using antiques is a good way to preserve them. “I am so excited that we have been given this desk. It’s special to Vermilion, and it’s special to the Haverslew family. We will be putting a plaque on the desk that gives credit to the Haverslews who donated it,” said Muire. Old Oak Desk From 1904 The museum open for the season on (From left) Rod Haverslew, Museum President Jean Muire and Museum Vice President Tom May 20. Kibblewhite with the old oak desk donated to the Vermilion Museum on May 19. Photo Marie Conboy
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The Vermilion Voice | May 22, 2017
Breaking Ground For New Lodge
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The Vermilion & District Housing Foundation hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony for their renovations at the Vermilion Valley Lodge on May 18. Alberta Minister of Seniors and Housing, Lori Sigurdson, shared some staggering facts about seniors in Alberta. “There are currently 15,000 families on waiting lists for affordable senior housing in Alberta and with a billion dollars of needed maintenance, many seniors aren’t able to age in their community. S e n i o r s b u i l t t h i s p r ov i n c e a n d deserve to have a place to live in their community,” said Sigurdson who knows the importance of having safe, affordable housing having spent 25 years as a social worker. Sigurdson also recognizes the importance of seniors, having grown up in rural Alberta (Valleyview), she noted that the lodge was a cornerstone of their community, and was pleased to come support the build project in Vermilion. According to Sigurdson, the Alberta government has committed $1.2 billion over five years to complete 40 affordable seniors housing projects across the province and $200 million into home care.
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Council was pleased to have the tender come in under budget on a new Refuse Truck on May 16. The 2017 Peterbilt truck from Universal Handling will be able to empty roll out carts as well as large dumpsters. According to Director of Transportation and Utilities, Derek Young, the truck is expected to arrive on August 15, which will move ahead the
The federal and provincial governments have supplied $10.2 million to the Vermilion Valley Lodge Project. With a design cost of $14.1 million, the lodge will require a $2.45 million loan, and $1.5 million in fundraising. The committee has so far raised $600,000. “The renovation is really needed; we need to upgrade the facilities in the community so that we are able to continue housing seniors here in comfort and safety. This is the most exciting thing for seniors in our community in a lot of years,” said Vermilion Valley Lodge CAO, Sheri Heller. MLA, Richard Starke expressed how wonderful the day was for the community, as Vermilion and Lloydminster lodges are among two of the oldest in the province and their renovations will allow seniors to stay in the community with the people they love. He noted the importance of allowing couples to stay together and provide better lives for our seniors to whom we owe so much. County of Vermilion River Reeve, Daryl Watt, said that for every 80 cents the government put in, members of the community contributed 20 cents. He said that the current rooms had used up their useful lifestyle, and that the new facility
is expected to be beautiful. “It’s such a godsend to have seniors stay in our community,” said Watt. Mayor, Bruce MacDuff reminded the audience that the Vermilion Valley Lodge opened in 1960, and after 57 years, he was excited to see “a new and more comfortable home for our family and
Back row from left, Mayor Bruce MacDuff, and MLA Richard Starke. Front row from left, CAO Sheri Heller, Resident Helen Goinowski, Resident Albert Tovell, Reeve Daryl Watt, and Minister Lori Sigurdson at the Vermilion Valley Lodge Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 18. Photo Angela Mouly
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Town of Vermilion’s plans to divert waste from the landfills. He also mentioned that similar out of stock products can take eight - ten months to arrive. The truck will also assist with the organics pick–up potentially beginning in September. “It is an important part of service for the Town of Vermilion,” said Young. One of the old trucks has been sent to Vegreville, and the other will be when the new one arrives. Young was thankful to
friends, and one day ourselves. The new facility will allow residents to not just live, but live well.” Dignitaries proceeded to turn soil in celebration of the project, and those who attended enjoyed visiting and refreshments provided by the Vermilion Credit Union.
the Town of Vegreville for working together to create a good arrangement for both parties. Council also proclaimed Senior’s week June 5 – 11, 2017 and reviewed Peace Officer Statistics. After obtaining his Peace Officer training, Chris Fithen has been back in Vermilion enforcing both municipal and provincial acts. “This position is kind of like being a jack
of all trades. The most common offenses have been people on their phones while driving, and rolling stop signs,” said Fithen. On February 7, 2017, Fithen recorded 57 rolling stops, one careless driving (almost hit the patrol car), one fail to stop at a red light while turning right, three texting and driving (one while rolling a stop), two talking on the phone, one unsafe U-turn and then a rolled stop, and one near collision (careless due to rolling a stop).
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Cowboys and rodeo fans are getting ready to make the trip to Lea Park this year for the 63rd Lea Park Rodeo which will run June 9 to 11 that takes place every year on a rodeo grounds steeped in the history and tradition dating back to the late 1920’s. The rodeo’s long history is one that has become a family tradition passed down through the generations. Some say that it is this feeling of family tradition that takes over the park every year. “We are expecting 10,000 people to pass through the gates over the weekend. This year we will have new events including wild horse racing all three days as well as miniature bareback and saddle bronc riding,” said Lloyd Gray, Lea Park Rodeo President. Many top names in bull riding, broncobusting, tie-down roping, bareback riding, steer wrestling, ladies barrel racing and team roping will travel to Lea Park on June 10, lured to compete and win the big prize money or qualify for the Calgary Stampede. “The sponsorship is pretty steady this year, it has been better than we anticipated but you have to prepare for the worst. There will be some Americans
hitting the road up here. Rodeo fans on holidays travel from all over to pull in here and camp. I have never counted up the camper vans, but the park is full every year,” said Gray. Since 2010, the CPRA has recognized Lea Park Rodeo at the Canadian Finals Rodeo Awards ceremony in the following categories; voted the Most Improved Grounds in 2013, grounds of the year in CPRA and runner-up for Medium Committee of the year in 2011. Medium Rodeo Committee of the Year and Medium Rodeo Ground of the Year in 2010. The beer gardens will open Friday night with a dance at the Lea Park grounds. There will be a pancake breakfast at the Marwayne Arena on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. On Saturday night there will be a bus shuttle available to and from the grounds at Lea Park and to the Rodeo Dance at the Marwayne Arena. Buses will be leaving Walmart in Lloydminster at 8:30 p.m. for a cost of $20 (round trip). DJ - Robin Garnier will provide the entertainment during the dance and doors open at 9 p.m., admittance is $15 at the door, only aged 18+ (no minors). A Cowboy Church Service will take Lea Park Bull Riders place at 10 a.m. at the Lea Park Rodeo This bull rider tries hard to hang on competing to qualify at the 2016 Lea Park Rodeo. Photo Marie Conboy Grounds on June 11.
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The Vermilion Voice | May 22, 2017
Upcoming Charity Golf Tournament
Angela Mouly
nities throughout the course to win great event, but an opportunity to get some Entry is available online at www.vermilprize packages. fresh air, have fun and fundraise,” said ioncreditunion.com or by contacting the The 17th Annual Credit Union Charity “The tournament is not a competitive Eremko. branch at 780-853-2822. Golf Tournament will be held at the Vermilion Golf and Country Club on June 9. After 16 years, the Vermilion Credit Union has raised $102,000 for a variety of charities in the area. This year, the three selected charities are the Derwent Fire Department, Friends of Vermilion Health Centre, and the Vermilion Heritage Park Community Oven Project. “We are not only here to provide a service. As a member-owned company, we are a part of this community along with our customers and love being a part of it,” said CEO Dave Eremko. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., and a shotgun start will begin at 10 a.m. According to Eremko, every golfer will leave with From left, Rex Smith, Doug Hartwell, Dan Quigg, Keith Wilkinson, Tyler Schira, Trina Fisher, Jeremy Fisher, Drew Beveridge at the 2016 a prize, and there are additional opportu- Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament. Photo Angela Mouly Reporter
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Terri Harasiuk, the new owner of Simple Pleasures hairdressing and beauty salon, said that she is excited about the new venture. The business which changed ownership from Exhale this month is located at 4924-50th Ave in Vermilion. “I am thrilled. I was a contract painter before this for over 25 years, and I entered the beauty industry because I want this to be my retirement plan, I couldn’t paint forever it’s too hard on the body,” said Harasiuk. Harasiuk said the salon will still offer all the same services and that she will be bringing her own retail and accessory products including scarves and jewelry to display at the store. “ We will b e d o ing wa xing, nail s
(gel and UV polish), tanning, facials, pedicures, laser and hair ser vices as well as barbering and straight shaves. We still have the same great staff; Andrea and I will do hair and Alex and Charlotte do an amazing job on nails. We plan to change the sign above the door in the future. We will be having our grand opening the middle of June, and we will be doing a lot of colour specials so keep your eyes peeled as we will be posting our specials on social media and adverting,” said Harasiuk. Contact Simple Pleasures Terri Harasiuk, the new owner of Simple Pleasures for bookings on 780 - 853 - beauty and hair salon in Vermilion. 2888. Photo Marie Conboy
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Exhale Salon is now Simple Pleasures Salon & Boutique. We are pleased to announce a new chapter for both the previous (Sharla Bauer) and the new (Terri Harasiuk) owners. We have the same great staff including Terri, Sharla, Andrea, Alex and Jeri. We also have the same phone number
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Gloria deJong and her husband Leo pose for a picture with Dean Brody at their meet and greet during the Dean Brody 'Beautiful Freakshow" concert on May 18. deJong commented "it was an awesome concert."
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Jaime Armfelt (l) and Jennifer Vos (r) pose for a picture with Dean Brody at their meet and greet during the Dean Brody ‘Beautiful Freakshow’ concert. Armfelt and deJong were the lucky winners of a VIP package containing two tickets to the Dean Brody concert in Lloydminster complete with a meet and greet. The packages to the ‘Beautiful Freakshow’ tour stop were offered by 542 Entertainment and were won through a contest at the Vermilion Voice. Photos submitted
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May 22, 2017 | The Vermilion Voice
Lorna Hamilton Editor
Well, here we are with a new group of graduates from our local and area schools beginning a chapter in their lives. For some the moment they start junior high they are waiting for the day they graduate high school and branch off into the big bad world. They crave the independence of becoming an adult and the ability to make their own life choices whether they are good or bad. For some teenagers, the thought of becoming an adult is scary and feel they are not ready to become the independent adult we wish them to be. Is this because of their home environment? In a way, I think it is. We often try to
A Turning Point
keep our children a little too close to us because we are afraid of letting them venture away from us while they are small and we carry it into their teenage years. I know I always had that fear of something bad happening to them, but that isn’t always the best for them, they need to grow and learn the hard knocks of life. Some graduates believe they have matured to the point of being able to handle all that life will throw at them regardless of the magnitude of the issues and then quickly discover they have not. Learning they are not all that mature is not a bad thing, it is just another step in their adventure called life. Graduating high school is a turning point in every teenager’s life, it is just the beginning, and it is a time full of
excitement and some sadness. Excitement for the actual day, dressing up in beautiful gowns for the young ladies and suits for the young men, they are bursting at the seams with anticipation. They feel sadness because friends they saw every day will now be moving on in different directions following their hopes and dreams. Grads this is your time and your turning point in life. A few things I have learned since my graduation from high school 28 years ago that may be helpful throughout your journey is to: First- never say “I can’t” can’t is a word that has to be removed from your vocabulary, anyone can succeed if they put their mind to it. Secondly, life is a never- ending learning experience, never stop learn-
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ing!! T h i r d l y, b e s m a r t a b o u t y o u r finances, live within your means and try to save for your future and the rainy days because they will happen. Fourthly, keep pursuing your hopes and dreams. It ’s never too late to b e c o m e w hat you want to b e an d remember to choose your own career, we can try to advise you, but ultimately you have to love what you do, if you love it, it will never feel like work. Finally never be afraid to ask for help if needed, it is nothing to be ashamed of, it is what keeps you moving forward. Life is full of ups and downs; it never runs smoothly. Explore all your possibilities you may be surprised! We wish all the graduates the best in all your future endeavours in life.
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The Town of Vermilion would like to acknowledge the following groups for their contributions to the Canada 150 Mosaic Mural Project. • • • •
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A special thank you to the organizers, and to the many groups and individuals who painted tiles and volunteered to be a part of this historic event! We look forward to the mural unveiling (during our Multiculturalisn and Canada Day Celebrations) on June 30, 2017.
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The Vermilion Voice | May 22, 2017
Around The Campfire
Neil B. Stratton
as only 2 C overnight. However, a nice day or two and we will see spring in all S o r r y f o l k s I its glory. The long range forecast for missed last week ’s the week of May 15 was periods of rain c o lu m n, i t a p p ear s and cooler temperatures in that same the technical age got plus 2 C, but, that’s ok as it was showme again, the column ing sun and warmer temperatures for is somewhere off in the May long weekend which will be cyber land never to be seen again, but outstanding as we don’t see many alas a recap is simple. nice May long weekends. The trend I have been busier this spring than of bad weather for May long weekend most, now with four fur buddy’s, but never seems to slow down the crowds we still get out there and enjoy our of campers getting out there to enjoy u n u s u a l s p r i n g , 3” one of th e l ate s t the beginning of spring and summer, wide version springs I have recorded in 20 years. many of which have seen steady rain While last year was the earliest springs and even snow. Even with the bad I recorded; this spring sure is taken its weather many times there were still time, of course in the aspect the signs fire bans in place, so even campfires of spring is here and not the date, as couldn’t be enjoyed. In early May, just the date is official within a day or so over a week ago, there was a proveach year. ince-wide fire ban. However, with the Last year we had full bloom leaves recent rains, most of those have been Nominate your rural healthcare forat a this time, and we may get to on the trees on April 21st, and many ofhero lifted 2017had RPAP Award our neighbour farmers their crops enjoy campfires this May long weekalso seeded by that time, as I write end; although there are still many “Fire this on May the leaves For 15 information andare yet to be Advisory Notice’s” and a couple “Fire full bloom in this area. Restrictions in certain areas. nomination packages, Although getting nice and green Many don’t realize that also included visitit’s rpap.ab.ca/awards out there, in this area it is not yet in full in many fire ban areas there are strict bloom, cold weather and that white stuff Off-Highway Vehicle or OHV restrichave been the main reason, although tions, where large fines can be handed it rained all this past weekend it was out for those ignoring these restricwide version very cool still with3.75” temperatures as low tions. It just takes a couple of simple seconds online to check the fire ban status for all Alberta; the online fire ban website is https://albertafirebans.ca/ or for fire Nominate your rural healthcare hero for a ban restrictions in 2017 RPAP Award campgrounds and parks www.albertaparks.ca /alberFor information and taparksca/advisonomination packages, ries-public-safety/ visit rpap.ab.ca/awards Columnist
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fire-bans-restrictions Bookmark these sites on your phone when heading out camping and check them often, since the huge fire that destroyed Fort Mc Murray and a huge area of nor thern Alber ta may have been the result of outdoor enthusiasts. It is believed that this huge destructive fire may have caused by recreational OHV users, via sparks or debris around the exhaust on an OHV, since that fire restriction and fines are taken very seriously. You do not want to be the one made an example of for starting a wildfire when fire bans or restrictions are in place so check the sites often if heading out for the weekend for outdoor recreation. It was estimated up to 80 per cent of Alberta’s wildfires in some years were caused by human activities, one of those causes was a careless discarding of cigarette butts out of vehicle windows. In BC the government there mulled the act of ceasing vehicles if caught discarding lit cigarette butts from windows, a point of making an example of that no one would want. In fact, it is a good idea to carry a fire extinguisher, shovels, etc. in OHV’s and even vehicles, be cautious and aware while enjoying the outdoors, better safe than sorry. Speaking of being safe than sorry… with spring comes the standard cautions and warnings for the outdoor enthusiasts, I have covered the wellknown West Nile Virus and Hantavirus for many past years, but now there is a new warning. This past week some people in Wainwright that had their large dog outdoors had to pick off ten ticks in just one day, the milder winter and dry spells have made the tick risk high. It is not known what type of ticks
they were as there are several species, common moose and wood ticks don’t carr y the Lyme disease ...it is the black-legged tick that is the biggest concern as they are increasing in numbers in Alberta and do carry the Lyme disease. G o o d o l d D e et t h at i s t h e m a i n ingredient in mosquito repellant also works well for prevention of ticks on people, visit your local vet for prevention on your outdoor pets, for best info on ticks and LYME go to the Lyme D i s e a s e A s s o c i at i o n of A l b er t a ... http://www.albertalyme.org/ I will have to check all my pups this evening for ticks as we are always in the wilderness areas of all sorts, which will be an all evening job, I’m topping up on the tick deterrent this week for all my pups. This past week we were heavy into the harness pulling and training I had Mr. Donka and Miss Oohohh pulling a big tire through our treed property around the duck pond, so that may stir up a lot of nasty little parasites this time of year. With the May long weekend, many of you will finally get out there, be safe take all the precautions and most of all enjoy.
When The Smoke Clears Plan this long weekend well; the likelihood that you will complete a long weekend project before the end of the weekend decreases with when you actually start the project.
LADIES GOLF OPENER AT THE VERMILION GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
SCHOOL BUS SERVICE REGISTRATIONS 2017-2018 School Year NEW THIS YEAR: All registrations must be done online and payment (if applicable) must be received before student will be permitted on the bus. The link for the online registration is https://sites.google.com/a/btps.ca/btps-transportation-registrations/. The first day of school is Tuesday, September 5, 2017 and our office will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017 for Labour Day.
IN-TOWN BUSSING FEES – REGISTRATION DUE DATE JUNE 15, 2017 In Vermilion, in-town bussing is provided for the following schools: • Vermilion Elementary School • J. R. Robson School • St. Jeromes School • Vermilion Outreach School
TUESDAY, MAY 30th, 2017 5:30 P.M. (Shot-gun start)
Meal, Golf, & Prizes!!! To register call the golf course at (780) 853-4444
ALL students riding on a Vermilion in-town bus (VR-VT24, VR-VT25, VR-VT26, VR-VT27 and/or VR-VT28) are required to register annually.
All ladies welcome
(you do not need a team to register)
INELIGIBLE /TRANSPORTATION TO CAREGIVER BUSSING FEES
Ineligible passengers are those students residing less than 2.4 km by roadway or public right of way from their designated school pursuant to Section 51 (2) of the School Act. All ineligible passengers are required to pay a fee. Transportation to Caregiver bussing is subject to availability. Privileges may be revoked if space becomes an issue. The caregiver’s residence must be in the student’s designated transportation (attendance) area. Fees will not be pro-rated for am or pm only for Transportation to Caregiver bussing as we are reserving a seat for your child on the bus. Students who ride two different buses will be required to pay an additional fee, this includes transportation to a second primary residence.
FEES:
1 child (ECS to grade 12) 2+ children - family rate
ANNUAL
$275.00 /year $550.00 /year
Payment Plans are available.
Online payments are now accepted.
For further information on eligibility, to register for in-town bussing, or to discuss payment plans, please contact the Transportation Department. Registrations are due June 15, 2017 and payment is due August 31, 2017. In-town bussing will be provided on a first come first serve basis.
BUS ROUTES WILL BE PLANNED BY AUGUST 11, 2017.
If you have not registered your child by this date it may impact bus stop locations and your child may be delayed from obtaining bus service until after the new school year has begun and bus routes can be rearranged. Thank you for your cooperation.
RURAL BUSSING:
All new rural students and ECS (kindergarten) students must register online for bussing.
YARD SERVICE:
Yard service (door service) is available for a fee if the bus route is not longer than 75 minutes. Application forms can be found on the website and service must be applied for annually.
The event will be held rain or shine, in case of rain, please show up for the meal and ladies club meeting!
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you have problems with the online registration form, please contact the Transportation Department at transportation@btps.ca or by calling (780) 806-2054 or (780) 806-2052 to register. Printable registration forms not yet available online can be found on the BTPS website at http://www.btps.ca/Transportation%20Registration.php
The Transportation Department will be closed from July 24 to August 8, 2017.
PHONE (780) 754-2708 FAX (780) 754-2701
May 22, 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.
J.F. Wolters Columnist
I can’t have known where things were going to end up that first year at NAIT back in 1995 when I first plugged into the Internet. I had used modems on my two prior computers in the late 80s, but their use was rather arcane, and there wasn’t a whole lot to connect to other than a very few Bulletin Boards or a friends computer. Not exactly a mass movement at that point that is for sure. But that first dial-up account with OANet started a path to email addresses and connectedness, even though it meant my phone line at my little apartment did a lot of dial tone warbling and people trying to call me more
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The Internet Of Things
often than not got a busy signal as I surfed away at 28.8 Kilobits per second. I think I rather liked keeping it busy as my number had recently been a number for a Chinese takeout place and evenings I was tired of not taking all the orders. But in a short time and with a few HTML tags under my belt…felt like I had the world by the tail, only wishing I had more free cash in my bank account than the usual starving student to buy Netscape stock before it became the ‘in’ thing. Knowledge isn’t always enough. So after 20+ years of travelling down phone lines and fiber optic cables, what is it today about the Internet that has me wondering more about the dread it seems to bring than the bright future of possibilities? I use it nearly every single day (most of us do) and from being around it so long have maybe a bit more inside knowledge than the average I.T. Joe of where trouble can come from. It’s the wave of security breaches and phishing attacks that are increasingly defeating all the obstacles we keep trying to put up…it’s getting to the point that no one is immune to collateral damage from the lowliest individual to corporations and government (the latest Wanna Cry attack being the latest
example). What if the next attack takes us all down for a day…a week…maybe a month? What then? At the same time we are pushing head long to make every little thing around us in our house and daily life alive and on the network, able to turn on the lights in our house from a hill top a province away or allow a driverless truck to deliver goods from city to city without human intervention. We are barrelling down that road with a rather tenuous grip on the wheel of how we keep everyone in the world secure from turning off our lights for us or remotely crashing every vehicle all at once in the world’s biggest (and last) car pileup. If we put so much of what we do centralized into one entity…even a system designed from the start (ARPANET) to
be capable of surviving a nuclear war and keep going…what happens if someone finds a way to bring it down? All the talking on Social Media…over. Websites…no eyeballs to see them. Email…no inbox for you. The way we are so reliant on all of it now, utterly addicted in fact…it would be a pretty massive shock. Being a student of Ancient History (libraries are great for that), there was a time long ago when the systems of government, culture, and trade became centralized to the point that a series of calamities in short succession, both man-made and natural, contributed to an event called the Bronze Age collapse (1200-1150 BC). Are we susceptible to something like that again? Let’s hope not. I don’t think the 3-day house emergency supplies will last a few hundred years of Dark Age.
UPCOMING AUCTIONS Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.
LAND AUCTION
Sale Location: Super 8 Motel: 5108 - 47 Ave. Vermilion.
SE 20-51-5-W4 NW 4-51-6-W4
Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 9:30 A.M.
HENRY & ANNA WALL
Sale Location: From Mannville, 17 Miles North on Sec Hwy 881 to Twp Road 532. LAND: SW 14-53-9-W4: ACRES: 143.1 +/-, TAXES: $1,500.65, ASSESSMENT: $15,010, (Does Not Include Buildings); INCLUDES: A 1983, 4 Bdrm, 1350 sq. ft. Bungalow, Double Att. & Single Att. Garages. Bored Well at 7.5 igpm. 40'x72' Shop w/Infloor Heating, 40'x72' Pole Shed, Leantos, Corrals. Seeded to Grass. Fenced for Pasture. NW 14-53-9-W4: ACRES: 147.11+/-; TAXES: $1,655.99; ASSESSMENT: $19,170; Seeded to Grass. Fenced for Pasture. PARTIAL: 2013 Bobcat Skid Steer* Skid Steer Attachments* Kubota M1106X Tractor* Canyon Trail Holiday Trailer* 2005 Cat TH360B Telehandler* 2000 S-40 Genie ManLift* 2001 Skyjack Scissor Lift* JD 2305 Yard Tractor* JD Yard Sprayer* Kubota ZD331 Mower* Yard Equipment* Bobcat Mower* Gooseneck Trailers* Terek Light Plant* Honda Quad Fourtrac* Arctic Cat Quad* Arctic Cat Quad Dump Trailer* 2003 Chev Impala* Approx. 70 Cow/Calf Pairs* Jor Lor Feedwagon* Shelters, Feeders & Panels* Round Straw Bales* Shop Tools* Fuel Tanks* Scaffolding Sections* Plus Much More.
Junior Lacrosse Lacrosse was back in full swing for the 2017 season. The Wainwright Wolfpack battles it out against Vermilion Roar at the Vermilion Stadium on May 10. Photo Marie Conboy
For More Information, Please Call Henry at 780-366-3874 or 780-210-3874. CONSIGNMENT: JD8820 Titan 2 Combine (1988, Wide Pickup, Fine Cut Chopper & Chaff Spreaders, Shedded). For More Information, Please Call Gary Poliakiwski at 780-763-2425. Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 1:00 P.M.
JIM & DONNA BURKE
Sale Location: FFrom Marwayne, 5 Miles North on Sec Hwy 897 to Twp Road 534, 2 Miles West
to Rge Road 33, 2.5 Miles North, East Side. TRACTORS: JD 5020 (W/Chains)* JD 3020 (1964, 148 Ldr, 5515 Hrs.)* Cockshutt 70* MF 81* JD 400 Lawn Tractor (1975, Rebuilt Engine, Rototiller)* JD 525 Lawn Mower TRUCKS & CARS: Ford 600 Cab Over (W/Water Tank)* 1983 Ford* 1976 Ford (W/Hoist)* 1968 Ford (W/Hoist)* 1980 Ford Bronco* 1952? Dodge 1T. FIELD EQUIP: IH 100 Press Drill (21')* Morris HD Cultivator (24')* IH Cultivator (16', Harmon Harrows)* Cockshutt Cultivator (24')* JD Tiller (16')* Small Disc* Old Sprayer* Blade (9')* Old Scraper* Augers COMBINES & BINS: JD 95 Combine* IH 175 Swather (13.5', Wisconsin Motor)* (2) Metal Bins (1650 Bu., Good Floors)* Butler Bin (2000 Bu., Needs Floor) CATTLE EQUIP: Tandem Stock Trailer (12')* Easy Way Cattle Oiler (New)* 357 NH Mixer Mill (W/Bale Intake)* 510 JD Baler (1000 PTO)* #15 IH Side Delivery Rake* Fence Posts* Older Bale Stooker* Older Massey Grinder* (10) Corral Panels* Misc. Panels* Squeeze Chute* Bale Feeders* JD Mower (9') YARD EQUIP: Honda Quad (350cc)* Honda Trail Bike (70cc, CT70)* Yard Sprayer* Cement Mixer* Mower (60", W/Rototiller)* (3) 500 Gal. Fuel Tanks* Assortment of Shop Tools MISC: Scamper Holiday Trailer* 65HP Mercury Outboard Motor* Beam Scale* Model T Parts (Lights, Coil, Magnito, Manifold)* Quart Oil Cans* Shuffleboard* Coca Cola Clock* Copper Tubing* Assortment of Pipe* 45 Gal. Drums* Old Trailer* Aluminum Sled* Binder Slat. For More Information, Please
Call Jim at 780-872-6819.
Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 10:30 A.M.
PAUL & ROSE YARMUCH
Sale Location: From Vermilion, 8 Miles North on Hwy 41 to Twp Road 522, 6 1/2 Miles West or Hwy 16 & Rge Road 80, 10 Miles North to Twp Road 522, 1/4 Mile West.
EQUIPMENT: KL351 Kioti Tractor (35 HP, FEL, 252 Hrs.)* 775 MF 15' Hydrostatic Swather* MF 5'
FC23 Diesel Lawn Mower* 6' Cultivator* 6' Harrow* 7' Snow Blade* (2) 1250 Gal Plastic Water Tanks* (7) Water Tanks* (3) Pressure Tanks SHOP: Karcher 2600 PSI 2.3 HP Pressure Washer* 3000 Champion Power Plant (New)* 10" Mastercraft Deluxe Table Saw* 10" Mitre Saw* Chain Saws* Mastercraft Compressor* Shop Vac* Anvil* Large Assortment of Tools* Shelves* BB Gun YARD EQUIP. & MISC* 27" Craftsman Snow Blower (10 Hrs.)* 15 Gal Sprayer (Mounted)* (2) Grass Whippers* (6) Wood Lawn Chairs w/Cushions* Neuton Battery Powered Lawn Mower* Assorted Truck Tires* Insulated Truck Box* Magnum 12 Fence Charger & Supplies* 2.5 Gal Back Pack Sprayer* (9) Cattle Panels* Assorted Steel & Lumber* 11.5' Steel Gate* Assorted Household* Antiques & Misc. For
More Information, Please Call Paul at 780-853-2377. CONSIGNMENT: 1969 GMC 960 3T. Truck (Box & Hoist, 900x20 Tires)* Farm King 50' Diamond Harrow Draw Bar* 22' IHC Vibra Chisel 5000 (Hang Up Harrows)* F 15' Deep Tillage Cultivator. For More Information, Please Call Alex Wynnychuk at 780-853-2013.
Sat. June 17 Thurs. June 22 Sat. June 24 Tues. June 27 Thurs. June 29 Sat. Aug 26
Ken & Shelley Hillaby Grizzly Bear Farms/Sweeny Bros. UFA Annual Clearance Harvest to Home Doug Elliott (Bin Auction) Lakeland College Surplus
Marwayne Vermilion Vermilion Lloydminster Mannville Vermilion
List is subject to additions and deletions.This listing is only a guide and in no way a guarantee of size, description or year.
STEWART REALTY & AUCTIONS VERMILION
Ph: 780-853-4725 or 1-800-269-8580 www.stewartauctions.com realestate@stewartauctions.com
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Blue Zone
Dawn Hames Columnist
I recently listened to a fascinating live podcast of Dan Buettner, researcher and author of several books on Blue Zones. Blue Zones are areas in the world where people typically live longer, especially living to a healthy 10 0 y e a r s o l d a n d b e y o n d , r e l a tively free of disease. Dan Buettner believes that living to 100 years old i s o n l y 10 % g e n et i c . T h e h i g h e s t percentage of centenarian women live in Okinawa Japan and the largest percentage of centenarian men live in the highland of Sardinia, Italy. Other blue zones include an area of Costa Rica, A Seventh Day Aventis belt in California, Ikaria, Greece. Contrary to popular low carbohydrate, high protein diets, food consumption in the blue zone is actually high in carbohydrates, and low in meat, yet the people are a healthy weight.
grape red wine, at breakfast, lunch, after work with friends and with their evening meal. The wine home made from their cannonau grapes that they grow. Cannonau wine contains three times as many antioxidants, to help keep their arteries clear. After work, the men often go into the village and meet up with other men for conversation and to exchange a few laughs and then go home for their supper. Their wife looks after the cooking, all things to do with the home and the finances. They love their simple life and for them family is ver y impor tant. A sample meal would be homemade sour dough bread made of durum wheat or barley fl our, re d wine, ho m em ad e s he e p cheese, some olives and vegetables including greens. The men continue to work their whole life but at a more relaxed pace as they age The women of Okinawa Japan are the longest living on the earth. Even though they eat soy, considered a legume, it is not the genetically modified like the soy found here. Their diet
is high in vegetables especially purple sweet potatoes, some seaweed, rice, bit ter melon, mushroom and small amounts of meat such as fish. These Japanese women only eat until they are 80% full. In Japan, the elderly wo m e n are hi g hly re s p e c te d, an d sought after for their wisdom. When a girl is ver y young in Japan she is put into an all female “friends group” by her parents. This group of friends, called moai will be committed friends for a lifetime, of ten gathering as a group to have tea and conversation, supporting each other through good and bad times. In Okinawa there is no word for retirement in their language. They keep busy and have a purpose ever y day. The people are largely farmers or fishermen. Final take homes on living a long live are: eat beans and lots of your own garden vegetables. Cut out processed and fast food. Get your beauty sleep, get active and de -stress your life. Make time for family and friends, have some laughs and be happy.
Save The Date - June 30
Angela Mouly Reporter
There are several secrets that all these blue zones have in common. 1.) They all eat a lot of beans or legumes, about 1 cup a day divided into three meals 2.) Family is important 3.) They have a social network of friends that are a regular part of their life 4.) Exercise is built into their everyday life, not something done at a gym. 5.) Their food source is primarily plant based, from their own garden or farm and their food does not include chemically contaminated foods or processed food such as white flour and sugar 6.) They stop eating before they are full. 7) they live a stress reduced life. 8.) Meat is only eaten in small amounts and sometimes only occasionally. 9.) They sleep eight or more hours a night. 10.) Their medicine cabinet is their garden. T h e m e n fr o m S ar d i n i a ar e t h e l o n g e s t l i v i n g o n e ar t h. T h ey ar e farmers and herdsmen, daily walking three miles to check their flock of sheep or goats and then walking three miles back home. They drink a few oun c es of their home mad e
The Vermilion Voice | May 22, 2017
In honour of Canada’s 150th Birthday, the Town of Vermilion will host a collection of multicultural and family activities on June 30; you won’t want to miss the fireworks! According to Director of Community Services, Shawn Bell, many businesses will be involved and bustling with activity beginning with a Communities In Bloom Pancake Breakfast at the Stadium. Children’s activities and bouncy castles at the Credit Union parking lot will follow with the traditional beef on a bun
lunch held between Craig’s and Long’s. Down town entertainment will feature the Duelling Pianos as well as open stage performances, and carriage rides from downtown to Lakeland Mall. Boston Pizza parking lot will once again be the site of a car show, and an expected highlight this year will include the unveiling of the Canada 150 Mosaic. Evening activities will follow at the Vermilion Provincial Park with The Good Life Institute’s Taste Of Vermilion, a Ukrainian Dance performance, another performance by the Duelling Pianos, an outdoor movie, and fireworks just after midnight!
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“It is important to celebrate your heritage or where you came from. It is important to celebrate the people that came before us; we owe those that had the vision of a country 150 years ago a lot,” said Bell. Bell went on to show his appreciation for the committee of business people and town repre sentatives for their planning and volunteering on the day of the ceremony. Anyone interested in being a part and volunteering is Vermilion 2016 Canada Day. Photo Angela Mouly welcome to call 780-581-2406. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of GEORGE ALBERT MARQUARDT, who died on March 27, 2017. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by June 28, 2017 and provide details of your claim. with A. J. Fox of FOX WAKEFIELD at
P. O. Box 500 5016 - 48th Street LLOYDMINSTER, Saskatchewan S9V 0Y6
If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
MANNVILLE SCHOOL IS NOW ACCEPTING
Kindergarten Registrations CHILD CENTERED LEARNING, SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION, LARGE SPACE, HOT LUNCH / MILK PROGRAM, FIELD TRIPS/SWIMMING LESSONS, EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMMING, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE.
For all children 5 years of age by March 1, 2018
Parent Information Thursday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. Please bring birth certificates. Registration forms available for pick up at the office ahead of time.
Call Mannville School at 780-763-3615 for more info.
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Vermilion 4-H Beef Club Preparing For Annual Show & Sale
Charlotte Wasylik, Club Reporter Submitted
We are having a very busy Spring! Members of the Vermilion 4-H Beef Club are getting ready for Achievement Day and the annual interclub show and sale with the Clandonald 4-H Multi Club, on Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29 at the Vermilion Agricultural Society (Fairgrounds). In fact, preparations began on Sunday, April 30, with a Mock Achievement Day at the Lakeland College riding arena. This was a good way for new members and younger members to learn more about clipping, grooming, showmanship, and judging before the big weekend at the end of the month. A big thank you to the College for letting use the facility. Our Achievement Day begins with our club show on Sunday, May 28th at 9 am, with judging, Cleaver calves, steer and female classes. After our show, we have
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our potluck lunch and awards presentation at the Butler Building. The Interclub Cleaver show and female show begin at 5 p.m. On Monday, May 29, we begin our morning with breakfast sponsored by Webb’s Machinery. It’s a great way to start our busy day — thank you very much to Webb’s for this special treat! The Interclub steer show begins at 9:30 a.m. At 12 noon, we have our Buyers’ and Members Lunch which this year will be held at the Fairgrounds at the Butler Building. We look forward to seeing everyone there! The Championship Steer Class begins at 2 p.m., with the Interclub Steer Sale beginning at 5 p.m. Our club has also been busy planning different ways to celebrate the 4-H Alberta Centennial, especially at the Vermilion Fair. We are working on a big float for the fair parade representing all of the area 4-H clubs; the Beef Show will include a special
4-H Heifer Jackpot class, open only to 4-H members; and there will be a special display in the Heritage Pavilion (Butler Building) showcasing the many clubs and 4-H activities in the area. 4-H members are also encouraged to wear their 4-H t-shirts at the fair! To get involved in any of these activities or for more information, please contact Charlotte Wasylik at cnafarm@gmail.com. In between all of this planning, our club members also went on field trips the Pride of the Prairies Show and Sale in Lloydminster in March as well as to North Central Livestock Exchange during the Vermilion Charolais Group’s Bull sale. The club participated in two community service projects, working on the annual Town spring clean-up by helping to clean the Ag Society fairgrounds and also the public cemetery and Catholic cemetery. We also cleaned our usual stretch of road, near Highways 41/619, on May 6 as part of 4-H Highway
Cleanup. The members and families of the Vermilion 4-H Beef Club would like to send Mrs. Carol Selte all of our best wishes on her retirement as long-time Key Leader. Mrs. Selte has done so much for 4-H in our District, much of it behind the scenes, but 4-H in the area would be very different without all of her efforts. Thank you, Mrs. Selte, and happy retirement! We have members getting ready to attend 4-H Provincial Judging at Lakeland College in August — good luck to all! And a final reminder to members about 4-H summer fun at junior and intermediate camps at Moose Lake (registration forms available at the 4-H Alberta website (www.4h.ab.ca). Senior members who are interested in counselling at camps should register by June 1st for Counsellors in Training (CIT) camp, a fun week July 2 to 6 at the 4-H Centre at Battle Lake.
Farewell To School Board Member
Trustee, Bernie Huedepohl has decided not to reapply for the upcoming term for Ward 24 - 1st Electoral Subdivision with the Buffalo Trails Public School Division. Covering J. R. Robson School, Vermilion Elementary School, and Vermilion
Outreach School for the past 10 years, Huedepohl felt it was time to move on. “Having been in the classroom as a teacher, I had an intimate view at what all of our decisions should look like. What I knew of 10 years ago is not entirely current, although the passion for education is still there.
Education is incredibly important to our community, and we are hoping to find a new candidate to continue encouraging people to educate themselves making them capable of accomplishing anything,” said Huedepohl. According to Huedepohl, the Buffalo Trails Public School Division operates a $55 million budget and is the largest employer in the area with over 500 employees. He mentioned that the upcoming position is an important one, and will be open to anyone wanting to run. In addition, he noted that an understanding of education and the ability to work with people as well as some secondary education would be an asset. Huedepohl spent his 10 years on the board working on the policy committee and noted that the board, serving 21 area schools, has many members also sitting on other boards representing our jurisdiction and aiming to get the provincial government to recognize the problems in our area. His most noteworthy involvement was assisting in electronic devices policy during the revamp of the policy handbook. “It was a very good exercise. For $25,000 we could have hired someone to come in and write a handbook but we opted to debate and write our own. Policy is a living, breathing document. We never hit the end because things are always changing. We create rules by which we run. It is
the kind of job you have huge satisfaction at because when change is made, exciting things happen,” said Huedepohl. Nominations for the four year term will begin in September, with the election taking place in October. “We were disappointed to hear that Bernie won’t be running again. He has been a very strong advocate at the board room table. His years of experience gave him a strong perspective on policy development, He will be greatly missed and we wish him and his wife Shirley all the best in the future,” said Board Chair, Darcy Eddleston.
Bernie Huedepohl in Vermilion on May 18. Photo Angela Mouly
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Private John Hazen Perry Gibbons enlisted at age 18 in the Canadian Expeditionary Force 151st Overseas B at t alion on Februar y 15, 1916 in Vermilion. Born in Ingram Port, Nova Scotia on August 3, 1897 to Leslie Maranda (R a n d ) G i b b o n s a n d M a u d B e l l a Gaetz, who lived in Innisfree at the time of their son’s enrollment. According to the Canadian Great War Project, Gibbons was listed as a single, Methodist, Chauf fer who measured 5’6” tall. Gibbons ser ved
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in Europe and was transferred to the 16th Battalion where he was killed in action on April 19, 1917 during the attack on Vimy Ridge. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission shows Gibbons’ name commemorated on page 243 of the First World War Book of Remembrance and on the Vimy Memorial in France. Fundrazr’s ‘Help Recover Our Vimy Heroes’ website page shares that his family has just learned that Gibbons was one of the 44 men missing from CA40 who they are trying desperately to recover and give proper burials. Historian, Norm Christie is pleading
for Canadians to write their local MPs urging the Prime Minister and Minister of Global Affairs to intervene and request permission from the Government of France for Christie to continue the search for the missing soldiers. With two of the 44 missing soldiers (Private John Hazen Perry Gibbons
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This position requires regular evening shift work in the winter including weekends. Note: Town facilities are smoke free Applications will be accepted until 4:30 pm on Friday, May 26, 2017. Please submit your resume with references to: Shawn Bell Director of Community Services Town of Vermilion 5021 49 Ave Vermilion, Alberta T9X 1X1 Email: sbell@vermilion.ca Phone 581-2406; Fax 853-4910 The Town of Vermilion wishes to thank all applicants. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
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Summer Student Employment Opportunity The Town of Vermilion is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic worker to fill a temporary summer position.
Summer Parks Labourer
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Full-Time & Part-Time Day or Night
Duties include: Grass Cutting & Facility Maintenance (Applicant must be returning to school studies in the fall)
Rate of pay: $13.00/hour Employment Period: July 4, 2017 - August 25, 2017 A clear criminal record and child welfare check and a driver’s license are conditions of employment. Application deadline: Friday, May 26, 2017 Please send a resume and cover letter to: Town of Vermilion Attention: Shawn Bell 5021 – 49 Avenue Vermilion, AB T9X 1X1 Email: sbell@vermilion.ca Phone: 780-581-2406 Fax: 780-853-4910 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mannville & District Agricultural Society JOB OPPORTUNITY
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Roles will include preparing and executing daily programming for before and after school care of students between the hours of 7:30 - 9:00 am and 3:15 5:30. As part of the program full day child care is offered on school non-instructional days. Our program is located in Mannville School. An additional 4 hours/month will be given for preparation of the program.
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• First Aid Certified • Clear Child Intervention Check • Ability to work effectively with children
This position has the potential to partner with preschool for an Educational Assistant position dependent on enrollment.
Please send resumes to Kerri (kerri.lorenson@btps.ca) or Erin (erin.hinton@btps.ca) or call 780-763-3615 to speak to one of us for further information. DEADLINE: Position will remain open until successful candidate has been chosen.
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• Minimum 72 Passenger Bus (BWL approximately 55). • Will operate approximately 118 km per day. • Contract Term is for the 2017-2018 school year. Contract begins September 5, 2017.ALL students riding on a Vermilion in-town bus (VR-VT24, VR-VT25, VR-VT26, VR-VT27 and/or VR-VT28) are required to register annually.
• Applicants require a current driver abstract, functional assessment, and criminal/vulnerable sector check.
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Payment for service provided will be as per the current BTPS School Bus Transportation Service Contractor Agreement. For further information contact the Director of Transportation Services, Mrs. Chrysti Mannix at (780) 806-2051. Application deadline is Friday, June 23, 2017 at noon. Please put route number (VR-D1) on the application form. The Buffalo Trail Public Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
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May 22, 2017 | The Vermilion Voice
Marie Conboy
Mannville Graduation Class Of 2017
Reporter
Mannville School graduates attended their proud day at the Mannville school’s gymnasium on May 12 to recognize the accomplishments of the 16 graduates for the 2016-2017 school year. Master of Ceremonies Teacher Darryl Maron welcomed everyone to the evening ceremonies introducing the grads as they walked to centre stage for the memorable event. Maron kept the event light-hearted by telling school-related jokes, giving the audience much to laugh about. He congratulated the 73rd graduating class for being remarkable young adults that the entire community helped to raise. “You are responsible for your own success,” said Maron. The Guest Speaker was Kim DeFord
and the Valedictorian’s Address was given by Breanne Hryhirchuk. The theme songs for this year’s ceremonies included ‘Future Looks Good,’ ‘Don’t forget about me’ and ‘Life is a Highway.’ Lloydminster MLA Dr. Richard Starke was a surprise guest speaker and he said “It is a happy time to recognize the achievements of these young people.” The grads celebrated with their friends and families afterwards at the Grad Escort Dance each one smiling and looking forward to the future with positivity. The Graduates were this year Lucas Amero, Carter Babij, Amanda Baker, Payton Bell, Brandon Berry, Joey Foster, Kaitlyn Gausvik, Wyatt Gutsch, Breanne Hryhirchuk, Kerstyn Kaziechko, Kastyn Konieczny, Blake Laurenceson, Ashly Lyster, Dana Melnyk, Nelson Shubert and Kenzie Smith.
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The Future Looks Bright The Mannville Grad Class of 2017. Photo credit Kim Morritt Dragon Hare Studios
Innisfree/Minburn 4H Report Vermilion Strikers U16 Boys Brings Home Gold
Megan Rudolf
steers. All of the members competed in a Judging Competition. The results of the This month the club had its meeting competition will be given at the annual on May 3 in Minburn at 7 p.m. On May Awards Night. Our next meeting will be 17 the club had its Mock Achievement held on June 7 in Innisfree. Day at the Minburn Ag. Grounds, where the members led their steers around in preparation for our annual Achievement Day Show and Sale on May 31 at the grounds. The show will be at 2 p.m. and the sale will be at 6 p.m. We had a Grooming and Showmanship presentation by our Senior members Kaylie Anderson and Teagan Nott. They taught the younger members, and refreshed the older members’ minds, how to properly groom their steer for Achievement Day and how to show them in the ring. Afterwards, we had a great Judging Workshop by April Warrilow who taught Vermilion Strikers U16 Boys won gold in the Tier two division of the Duggan Mother’s Day us what to look for when judging market Photo submitted Tournament this past weekend. Photo submitted Submitted
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O n Tu e s d a y, June 13, 2017, our Entrepreneurship 8 Class will be selling their handmade wares at the Farmer’s Market at the Elks Hall. For sale will be candles, bath bombs, coasters, popcorn balls, cheesecake cupcakes, card games, dream catchers, lip balm, kompot juice. Mr. Zorniak’s Leadership 7 students, as an extension of their visit to Ronald McDonald House where they volun-
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The Vermilion Voice | May 22, 2017
Representing our school at the Senior High Tr a c k a n d F i e l d Districts in Lloydminster on May 16 was: Max Amero, Logan Cartwright, Quinn Harder, Dustin Laurenceson, Zach Polishuk, Kennedy Smart, Kenzie Smith, Kayle Tod, Elizabeth Trynchuk and Braeden Watling. Eight of our students qualified to move on to Zones in St. Paul on May 24. From grade 12 we have Kenzie Smith advancing in shot put. In grade 11 we have Kennedy Smart competing in high jump. In grade 10 we have Max Amero running in the 400m and 800m race, Quinn Harder competing in discuss, Dustin Laurenceson running in the 400m and the 1500m race, Elizabeth
teered their time, took the initiative to create fundraiser ef for ts for the Edmonton facility. They baked homemade goods and sold them at school during lunch hour, and sold hot dogs in the cafeteria on a different day. Still fueled wide-eyed from witnessing that Ronald McDonald House’s foundation is built from helping hands and people’s generosity, students will also be selling snow cones and collecting bids for Pie-in-the-Face where the contestant (student or staff) with the highest bid will receive a pie at high speed!
Good thing we planned a backup Track and Field Day date! Monday was a cold, dreary one, but we were ready for it on Wednesday, May 17. Junior high students partook in the annual school event, and many senior students volunteered to record and supervise the various events. Many thanks to Mr. Woodward to spearheading the event and for his many hours put into making it happen. The last Parent Advisor y Council meeting of the year will be on May 29. At this meeting, we look to elect
the president for the upcoming school year. Impor tant Dates: May 24: senior high track Zones (St. Paul), May 25: snow cone and popcorn sales, junior high nor thern track meet hosted by J. R. R., May 26: Spring Fling, May 28-30: P. E. 20/30 canoe trip, May 29: final Parent Advisory Council meeting (7 p.m.), May 30: junior high track Final (Wainwright), June 5-6: P. E. 10 canoe trip, June 8: Scuba training, June 15: diploma exams begin, June 22-29: exam week.
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Trynchuk running in the 1500m and the 3000m, Braeden Watling jumping in high jump and Zach Polishuk competing in the long jump and running in the 100m and 200 m race. Mannville School will be holding a Junior High Track Meet on Tuesday, May 23rd, where students will qualify to attend the BTJHAA Track – North at J. R. Robson on May 25th. The BTJHAA Finals will be on May 31 in Wainwright. On May 17 the grade four and five class had the pleasure of having an author’s visit from Leah Dorion. Leah Dorion is a Metis author/ar tist, who shared one of her books with them during her visit. Junior High students will be attending the production of New Blood at Lakeland College on May 29th. New Blood blends Black foot music and
contemporary music by Peter Gabriel to create a piece of theatre celebrating Blackfoot history and traditions. Kindergarten Registration is being held on Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the kindergarten room. This is for all children who are 5 years of age by March 1, 2018. Remember to bring your child’s birth certificate with you. We are also participating in a Bicycle Rodeo on Thursday, June 1st with MMI-FCSS. Students can bring in their bikes and helmets that day. More information will be coming home with the students. A glan c e ahead shows the nex t Youth Night on May 26th. Hope to see you at the next School Council meeting being held on May Elizabeth Trynchuk running in the 3000m at 29. A glance into June: Elementary Field District Track and Field in Lloydminster. Photo submitted Trip – June 2; Bottle Drive – June 5.
In Loving Memory Of Vivian Voysey (Waltz) 1933 - 2017 Born Nov. 9, 1933 Elk Point, AB Passed Away May 9, 2017 Ponka, AB at the age of 83 years.
Vivian is lovingly survived by her sister Lois McKenzie; brother Ken (Bernice) Waltz; brother-in-law Walter (Dorothy) Kowalzik and sisters-in-law Karen Waltz and Joyce Waltz; four sons Jim (Janette) of Edmonton, Leroy (Begum), Robert, and Chuck (Janice) all of Ponoka; five grandchildren Kimberly, Jennifer (Cody Spurr), Michael, Stephanie (Aaron Froehler), and Kelsey; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Vivian was predeceased by her parents Denis and Myrtle Waltz; husband Donald; brothers Lawrence, Leroy, and Marvin Waltz; sisters Doris Nafziger, Velma Kowalzik, and Yvonne Waltz; and brothers-in-law Norman McKenzie and Lloyd Nafziger. A Memorial Service was held at May 13, 2017 at the Ponoka Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Palliative Care unit at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre (Ponoka & District Health Foundation) or the Rimoka Housing Foundation.
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The Lloydminster Social Action Coalition Society - Lloydminster Men’s Shelter and the Homes For All Program would like to show our appreciation to Lloydminster and surrounding area - the local businesses and the public for all the donations and support that you have provided to us over the years. We are hosting a Donor Appreciation Day and Open House on Thursday, June 1st from 11:00 - 2:00. Please come and join us for a BBQ. Let us give you a tour and provide more information about our programs and facility.
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May 22, 2017 | The Vermilion Voice
SCHOOL NEWS Margaret McCormack Submitted
Early Sunday morning, May 7 the Grade 12 c l a s s a l o n g w i t h Mr. M ac Millan, Mr s. Protsch and Mrs. Wilson boarded a packed school bus h ead e d to Cam p En c ounter t hre e hours away. The group spent three days enjoying beautiful weather and a chance to strengthen their bond for life as classmates before they go their separate ways. The students spent their time participating in a variety of outdoor games, trust walks with many falls, group bonding activities, outdoor obstacle course, self-reflection, campfires, singing and eating smores. The memories made during these days will be everlasting as these Grade 12 students prepare for graduation, exams, and moving on to the next stage of life. Elementary May Happigrams were held on Thursday, May 11. Mrs. Moore’s Grade 1 and 2 students entertained the large crowd that joined together in the Gathering Area. In honour of their mothers the students performed the play “A Mother for Choco.” The students ended the program singing and dancing to their favourite song “It’s Raining Tacos.” Their enthusiasm and energy brought smiles to everyone. It was a delightful and joyful way to begin the day. Congratulations to all of the May Happigram winners for their hard work, determination to always to their very best work, improved skills and patience. Thank you to the St. Olga Ukrainian
Karen King Submitted
The Rotary members had their breakfast meeting at VES on May 11. They sometimes visit different venues in town for their meetings. We were excited to see that they chose our school as one of those spots, in order for them to complete a survey using our Ipads. Teachers at VES had their Professional Learning Day on May 12. They covered a considerable amount of material, including reviewing their mission and mantra,
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St. Jerome’s School News
Catholic Parish for hosting us on Friday, May 12 as we celebrated mass with this generous community. It was a wonderful mass and the students enjoy all the artwork and religious icons. Thank you also for the treats of juice and doughnuts. We greatly appreciate your hospitality each year. High School Track and Field Districts were held on Tuesday, May 16. Congratulations to Seth Mansfield for his second place finish in the 3000 m run, third place 1500 m finish, and fourth place in the 100 m sprint. Congratulations also to Anna Ulrich who placed first for senior girls in both the 1500 m and 3000 m runs. Both will race in the Zone competition in St. Paul on Wednesday, May 24. Good luck! It was a bit of a challenge, however this year’s Jr. High Track and Field was completed over two days both inside the gym and outside in the field. Due to the inclement weather students from grades six to nine had to be flexible doing a variety of the events in the gym and when the weather permitted went outside to do other events. The top students in each event will advance to the Highway 16 Championships and the ECACS Championships later this month. Congratulations to all the students who participated and especially to those who worked hard to place in the top three. Wednesday, May 17 was a busy day at St. Jerome’s. Students form grade nine to twelve who had enough spirit points from participating in a number of activities throughout the year headed up to Edmonton for the Annual Spirit Trip. D u r i n g t h e l a s t t wo p e r i o d s o n
Wednesday the middle level students became the janitors for the afternoon, while the elementary students cleaned their classrooms by washing the top of their desks, taking out their garbage and sweeping the floors. The older students mopped the classrooms and hallways as well as sprucing up the bathrooms. All this was done to show our tremendous appreciation to our custodians, Mr. and Mrs. Dekker for everything they do for St. Jerome’s throughout the year. Every day they go above and beyond to make sure we have the best and cleanest school around. We hope they enjoyed their day off and know how much we appreciate them.
The St. Jerome’s Graduating Class of 2017 has been busy preparing for their graduation ceremonies. The In-school Cap & Gown Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 25 at 1 p.m. in the gymnasium. On Saturday, May 27, mass will take place at Holy Name of Jesus Parish at 1 p.m. and the ceremony will take place at the Vermilion Regional Centre beginning at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming events: Wednesday, May 24 – High School Student Elections, Sunday, May 28 – Tuesday, May 30 – ASLC Grade 10, Monday, June 5 – Grade 10 students start at the College, Friday, June 16 – Elementary Track and Field.
Grade 12 students at Camp Encounter. Photo submitted
Vermilion Elementary School News
discussing the seven keys from Tom Hierck’s book, report card updates, a survey report, the school calendar, and discussing their priority sheet and where they go from here. Mrs. Goodwin gave a presentation on literacy and numeracy progressions, and Mrs. Myshaniuk and Mr. Harvey talked about beginning with inquiry in mind and then had the teachers do a survey. The Roots of Empathy program had their baby celebration and year end wrapup on May 16. The FCSS board and family members were in attendance. Mrs. Moses did an excellent job of facilitating the
program this year. We would like to thank the two families who brought their babies to our school on a monthly basis - Aaron and Bailey Snelgrove with Baby Elle and Matt and Kim Walsh with Baby Rian. The VES staff would like to extend our congratulations to Miss Kjenner. She got married on May 13, and will now be Mrs. Throndson. Congratulations also go out to Miss Alana Pinkoski. She got married on May 20 and her new name will be Miss Pinkoski-Benoit. Dates to Remember: May 23 – 1-3 Spring Photos; May 23 – School Council
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Meeting; May 24 – 4-6 Spring Photos; May 29 – Hot Dog Sale; June 1 – Grade 5 Field Trip; June 6 – Assembly at 10:45; June 7 – Grade 4 Field Trip; June 8-9 – Grade 6 Field Trip; June 13 – Superintendent Visit; June 15 – Grade 1 Field Trip; June 16 – Grade 2 Field Trip; June 19 – ELA PAT Part 2; June 20 – Math PAT; June 21 – Aboriginal Day; June 22 – Science PAT; June 23 – Social PAT; June 23 – Grade 3 Field Trip; June 26 – Track and Field Day; June 28 – AR Celebration Day; June 29 – Grade 6 Farewell and the last day of school for students.
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SHORT SLEEVE SNAP ENTIRE STOCK 20% OFF LONG SLEEVE SELECTED STYLES 30-50% OFF
PETITE, REGULAR & PLUS SIZES!
By Outback, Columbia, Marcona, Chillax
DRESSES - TRENDY STYLES & COLORS By Charlie B., Tango Mango, Bali, Alison Sheri
25% OFF
Wrangler / MWG
SHORTS & SWIMWEAR OUTSTANDING SELECTION
SELECTED TOPS
SELECTED GROUP 25-50% OFF
20% OFF
SUITS & SPORT JACKETS
By Renuar, FDJ, LanaLee
BLOW OUT RACKS - $30.00 Tops, Dresses, Capris, Shrugs
Includes Trend Setting Slim Fit Styles Men’s Size 34 - 60 Regular - Tall - Short Sizes
JUST ARRIVED GRAD SUITS FROM $199.50
Kids Shoppe
Boy’s Store
SPRING! SUMMER OUTERWEAR
JACKETS
ENTIRE STOCK OF COATS, SPLASHPANTS, HATS
20% OFF
CO-ORDINATES
By Nano, Krickets & Yogini ENTIRE STOCK
Boys & Girls
15% OFF
DRESSES
By Jolene, Isobella & Chloe ENTIRE STOCK
Infant - 16
20% OFF
PYJAMAS By PetitLem
ENTIRE STOCK
Boys & Girls
ENTIRE STOCK OF NEW SPRING STYLES Size 8 - 20
25% OFF
FASHION JEANS
SELECTED GROUP
(Reg to $44.95)
$20
FASHION SWIMWEAR & SHORTS SELECTED GROUP
25% OFF
Shoe Store ENTIRE STOCK OF SANDALS 20% OFF
20% OFF
CLEARANCE CRASHERS $10.00 (Regular to $38.99) T-shirts, Shorts, Leggings, Slacks
50% OFF (Regular to $135.00) Selected Suits, Dresses, Tights, Pantihose
MENS, LADIES & CHILDREN’S
PURSES & WALLETS
15% OFF
SELECTED MONTANA SILVERSMITHS 25-50% OFF
BARGAIN RACKS STARTING AT $20.00 Vermilion
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