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Two black bears emerged from their den near Jackfish Lake on April 8. Photos Angela Mouly

Sewing 1,600 Scrub Bags

Angela Mouly Reporter

Along with other parts of the province, locals have been sewing approximately 1,600 scrub bags for health care workers as a way to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The bags can be washed along with the staff’s scrubs when they arrive home in order to help stop the potential transfer of the virus to their families. The plastic bags that many were using previously were said to be possible contaminants. After joining a Facebook group called, ‘Scrub Bags for Alberta Heath Care Workers,’ Janice Saville volunteered to look after the Lloydminster area, and Fran Schaumleffel volunteered to look after the Vermilion area. Saville knows quite a few nurses and said that a couple of her local Marwayne nurses are currently looking after a family member in the Vermilion hospital. “I sew calf ear warmers (MOO-ly Hoods) for baby calves through the winter

and now that it is wrapped up, I figured I could put my industrial machine and serger to good use helping out a great cause; figured I could help out in some way. I found out about the Alberta group on April 3, and started talking to a friend that owns Fabricland on April 4, to see if we could get curbside pickup of material to get sewing these. I made the Facebook group called, ‘Scrub Bags for Health Care Workers - Lloydminster and Surrounding Areas’ on April 5, and our small but mighty group of about 60+ sewers has been sewing for almost two weeks. As of today, this amazing group of ladies has sewn almost 1,500 bags so far. We delivered 400 to the Lloydminster Hospital, and they were so grateful when I dropped them off, the nurses said that it felt like Christmas morning. They posted thank you messages on our Facebook group, and I received personal phone calls from heads of some of the departments which was also very heartwarm-

ing. Tomorrow I will deliver another 500 more to long term care centres. Hopefully by Sunday, we will have most of the bags out to the rescue squads, ambulance, dentist offices, doctors’ offices, and the Bea Fisher Center. Our requests were for 1,600 bags and as of tomorrow, we should reach that goal. We will get the rest out a few days after checking, sorting and washing the sewn bags. We have more places requesting them, but wanted to make sure we fulfilled these first. There are still ladies sewing as we have donated material to finish up, so there will be a trickle of bags coming in for another week or so,” said Saville. Busy at home with spring farm work and her children’s school work, etc. Saville still felt the urge to volunteer for the community. She said that by watching this pandemic take place and seeing all of the health care workers and emergency personnel on the front lines, she just wanted to help out in any way she could.

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“It’s hard to sit at home (even when there’s a ton to do with calving, working with horses, farm books to do, etc.) and watch all this go down and not know what to do. Everyone can do something, even if it’s in the littlest way like making scrub bags for everyone,” said Saville. Approximately 70 people from Vermilion, Lloydminster, Marwayne, Kitscoty, Paradise Valley, Dewberry, and into Saskatchewan from Paradise Hill, St. Walburg, Neilburg, Cut Knife, Maidstone and Marshal, volunteered to sew. “We’ve had a few ladies sew over 100 bags each so far. Bev at Fabricland has cut and donated over 800 bags worth of material. She started off saying she would donate the first 200 bags, but then could not bring herself to charge anyone who was donating their time and the material they were buying from her, so she continued on donating. Absolutely amazing to say the least. She has also sewed bags as well. Continued on page 2

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Continued from page 1 There has been quite a few other fabric donations from people including cotton material, bed sheets, and pillowcases which has been amazing. We’ve had a few monetary donations and I’ve passed them onto Fabricland to help cover the

The Vermilion Voice | April 21, 2020 cost of all the material she’s been donating. We’ve had ladies who don’t sew cut out material for others, and we’ve had family members threading ties for the bags, ironing, etc. to help out all the ladies donating their time, etc. sewing. Overall, it’s been pretty awesome!” said Saville.

Seeing the need in Vermilion, Fran Schaumleffel set out to make approximately 300 bags and said, “It was something positive I could do amongst the chaos while still keeping the social distancing. She had made and donated about 150 bags so far and drop offs will include the Hospital, long term care, the lodge, home care staff and the doctor office. She noted that they also have larger bags for EMT and first responders available. Carol and Eugene Wasylik donated enough fabric for over 200 bags, and the

Community Closet donated fabric and pillowcases. According to Schaumleffel, numerous volunteers went into their personal stockpile and they are expecting to have more than they need. She has been sewing for nearly 50 years, and said that she loves seeing the finished project and the joy it brings to the recipients. “This was something I could do to be part of our community and be able to help in a small way. We are in this together,” said Schaumleffel.

Lloydminster Hospital Emergency Staff were thrilled to receive a donation of scrub bags on April 15.

Vermilion & District Housing Foundation receiving their scrub bags.

Sewn scrub bags.

Lloydminster Hospital’s maternity staff sent a thank you to the volunteers for their time, effort, and thoughtfulness. Photos submitted

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April 21, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice

An Update From The Mayor

Angela Mouly Reporter

Vermilion Mayor, Caroline McAuley, gave a recent update on the Town’s response to COVID-19. What would you like to say to frontline workers in Vermilion? “Our community is grateful to all those frontline workers who continue to bring goods and services, provide protection, health services and safety, and keep our community running. There are a number of essential businesses that remained open to serve our public and continue to provide necessary services while ensuring they are protecting themselves and their families. Their commitment is undeniable and we thank them for continuing to serve,” said Mayor McAuley. What recommendations would you give to residents to prevent COVID-19? “Even though Vermilion has not had any diagnosed cases, we must remain vigilant and continue to practice good public health habits during this time. Daily Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides the most relevant information and I advise our residents to follow her recommendations as they come out,” said McAuley. What actions has the Town taken in response to COVID-19, and how well prepared do you feel the Town of Vermilion is? “I believe the Town has taken good measures to be as prepared as possible. The CAO and I have weekly calls with AHS to stay on top of any new developments. Prior to any provincial directives, we proactively closed our recreation facilities as well as restricted all visitors to the Vermilion Valley Lodge facility, so that our public would be kept as safe as

possible. We work closely with AHS and have ensured that members of our Town staff are kept safe and that services to the community will continue,” said McAuley. How does Alberta’s decision to include greenhouses, farmers markets, etc. in essential services affect area businesses and residents? “I am happy with the government’s decision to include greenhouses, and farmer’s markets as essential services. By purchasing locally grown or produced foods/plants we continue to support an important sector of our economy. In addition, growing local food or flowers is good for our mental health, and teaching us to be better connected to the land,” said McAuley. What updates did you receive in your weekly conference with the Premier? “Weekly I have an opportunity to raise questions or concerns on behalf of our community to the Premier and hear what strategies other communities are using during this time. It is such an unprecedented time that we need all our ideas at the table to help determine the best ways out of this pandemic and to support our community to recovery,” said McAuley. What have been your biggest challenges about living/working in recent weeks? “This pandemic has certainly provided us with many challenges from supporting our most vulnerable residents to sustaining our business sector where possible. Probably the biggest challenge for all of us has been the mental impact as we are restricted from gathering with family and friends. Our community has become very creative in finding ways to connect and celebrate and I am grateful we can still find

ways to do this,” said McAuley. What are the benefits the council meetings being live streamed; and will that practice continue beyond COVID19? “We had the chance to livestream our council meeting on April 7, which went well. We will continue to improve this experience for those people who are watching this livestream. Our plan is to continue to livestream our meetings which will allow residents to attend our meetings virtually from their home,” said McAuley. Where should people go to view the virtual council meetings? “You can find the link on our web page (vermilion.ca) to attend the meetings however these meetings are live and are

not archived at this time,” said McAuley. Overall in the coming months what hope and encouragement can you offer Vermilion residents? “Over our 114 year history, Vermilion has experienced and thrived through many challenges including the Spanish flu of 1918, the 1918 fire destruction of our downtown, the depression and severe droughts and dismal harvests to name a few. We are a strong and resilient community. During this challenging time we need to continue to support each other and our community and to face each day with hope and strength. I am confident we will get through this together and we will be a stronger community on the other side of this pandemic,” said Mayor McAuley.

Mayor Caroline McAuley. Photo submitted

Availability Of Vermilion And Area Restaurants 7/11

24 hrs.

Business as usual

A&W

8am-8pm Daily

Drive thru only

Anthony’s Classic Grill

Closed until further notice

780-853-2524

Boston Pizza

5pm-10pm - Daily

780-853-4333

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Lounge closed. Take out and delivery ONLY. Free Delivery. 15% off take-out.

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Business as usual

Dewberry Bar & Café

11am-12am (M-Sa) 2pm-10pm (Su)

780-847-4040

Take out and off sales only. Full menu until 8PM, bar menu only after 8PM

Eagle’s Nest & Grill

Grill: 11am-2pm (M-F)

780-581-4812

Please call in your grill order; delivery available. Lounge closed until further notice.

Express Pizza Plus

Business as usual

780-853-2555

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Take out and delivery available

Flint Honey

306-491-5866

Delivery on select days, call/text/FB message for more information

Hubkins

7am-8pm Daily

780-853-5691

Pickup and delivery ONLY pickup orders

KFC - Vermilion

Closed until further notice

780-853-5555

Kitscoty Grocery & Meats

7am-7pm (M-F) 11am-6pm (Sa) 780-846-2755 12pm-5pm (Su)

Curbside pickup available please call for assistance

Mannville Hotel

Take out only

Mau Lam

780-853-1898

Take out and delivery only

Mrs. J’s Catering

780-853-7530

Free delivery to Vermilion; homemade food ranging in size from single portions to family size.

Nick’s Family Restaurant & Lounge

Closed until further notice

780-853-5334

Night Owl 1675. Sweet and Treats

Closed until further notice

Pick up and delivery available; please send FB message to arrange

Old School Cheesery

Closed until further notice

780-853-5617

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Delivery available on select days. Check out their FB page for more information.

Sammy’s Family Restaurant

780-853-2204

Take out and delivery ONLY

Something Sweet - Mannville

780-853-1172

Take out only Now offering family size meals.

Subway

7:30am-9pm (M-W) 7:30am9:30pm (Th-F) 9am-9pm (Sa) 10am-9pm (Su)

780-853-4647

Take out only. 20% discount for front line workers.

Sunflower Restaurant - Mannville

Closed to the public

Take out only

Taco Delmar

Closed until further notice

White Swan

780-853-1844

Take out only

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LOCAL / AREA NEWS

The Vermilion Voice | April 21, 2020

Security of the Grain Supply Chain

Cam Dahl, President of Cereals Canada Submitted

Customers around the world have begun asking Canada for assurances that our supply chain will remain whole during the COVID-19 pandemic and that Canada will be an ongoing reliable supplier of grain. These are valid questions that are shared by Canadian consumers. The lack of flour in most grocery stores is an indication that some believe there might be a break down in supply in the days or weeks to come. I welcome the opportunity to provide assurances of the continued reliability of the Canadian supply chain amid the current crisis. As a leading global agrifood supplier, the Canadian industry fully appreciates the importance of meeting demand, especially in light of questions related to food security. To begin it is important to underscore that there are strong supplies available of Canadian grain, including wheat, durum, barley and oats. Canada farmers and grain handlers continue to be in a strong position to keep meeting demand both in Canada as well as abroad. Shipments of Canadian grain are currently moving at a rapid pace with no interruptions at inland elevators where farmers deliver their grain or at port terminals where vessels are loaded. No delays are anticipated. Across the country, farmers are beginning the spring planting season. It would

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be wrong to assume that disruptions caused by COVID-19 won’t occur, but Canadian farmers have access to the seed, fertilizer and crop input products they need to plant the 2020 crop. In Canada, our flour mills are meeting the increased demand caused by a bump in home baking. We are not at risk of running out of flour. Our baking companies will continue to ensure that the products we love like bread and pasta remain on the grocery shelves. There are a few key reasons why I am confident that the Canadian supply chain will remain operational during the pandemic. First, shippers and exporters, along with the businesses that support them (e.g., railways and port operations) have established protocols to minimize the risk of infection to their employees. The health and safety of all workers of paramount concern. Farmers delivering grain recently will have seen some of these measures in action, such as restricted access to elevator offices. This is a departure from normal business practice, but the proactive steps taken today will help ensure that these facilities remain open tomorrow. The protocols put in place by links along the supply chain will also help ensure ongoing operations and minimize disruptions should infections occur. The people who work in agriculture and food value chains are another reason

Current COVID-19 Cases

ster each had one recovered case of COVID-19 and no active cases. According to Alberta.ca as of April The Municipal District of Wainwright 17, the County of Minburn, County of reported one active case. The Town of Vermilion River, and City of Lloydmin- Wainwright issued a statement urging Reporter

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Sask-Alta Radio Club participated in World Amateur Radio Day on April 18. The event was hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada, and according to www.rac.ca/ amateur radio is more popular than ever, with over three million licensed operators. Par ticipants take to the air waves

for having confidence in the reliability of Canadian supply. I am pleased that both provincial and federal government authorities have recognized the agriculture and food value chains as critical services and infrastructure and workers in these industries as essential. Canada’s farmers and those who work in agriculture and food value chains are central to efforts to provide essential services during the current crisis. Canada’s critical agriculture and food infrastructure could not function without them. Canadians and people around the world need a stable supply of food and feed products from Canada in this time of crisis. To maintain food security, it is critically important that we create the conditions that allow workers in our agriculture and agri-food businesses to come to work and that we acknowledge their significant contributions. The individual essential businesses that ensure that our grocery shelves are stocked, and the needs of our international customers are met, do not operate in isolation. The Canadian supply chain is a partnership of many players. This includes farmers, grain handlers and exporters, railways, truckers, millers and bakers. These links are all supported by a network of public and private research across the country and built upon a foundation of a strong science-based regulatory system.

residents to continue following public health ord er s inc luding prac tic ing physical distancing, not participating in mass gatherings, and self-isolating if sick.

World Amateur Radio Day

each year during the worldwide event to celebrate the day that the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) was formed in Paris (April 18, 1925). This year’s theme was ‘Celebrating Amateur Radio’s contribution to Society’. IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH, thought that the theme was espe cially relevant given the important role Amateur Radio will play as the current global crisis unfolds.

Our new world; on April 15, due to COVID-19 Harvie Ranching used the drive thru at the local A&W. Photo submitted

“As I write this the world is in the midst of battling the COVID-19 crisis. A few short weeks ago many of us could not imagine the levels of isolation that we are now dealing with and the sacrifices of many on the frontlines of the pandemic. As we have done in past challenges to our society, Amateur Radio will play a key part in keeping people connected and assisting those who need support,” said Ellam.

The Canadian grain industry is wellpositioned to help to meet the world’s demand for a secure food supply. Our supply chain is highly efficient and resilient, which is especially important and valuable during this time of crisis. Significant infrastructure investments by all parts of the value chain in recent years have added to the strength of our system. Delivering food and agricultural products a priority for the industry, the Government of Canada and provincial governments. This priority and our commitment to meeting our customers’ needs are not going to change.

Cereals Canada president, Cam Dahl. Photo submitted

Data from Alber ta.c a shows the Central Zone as having 77 confirmed cases, Alberta having 2,397 confirmed cases, and Canada having 30,898 confirmed cases.

Local president, Don Henry said, “We have many different modes of communication. Morse Code is one of dozens. For 12 hours, club members will take turns communicating with people. We will celebrate by transmitting through call sign VE5-RAC and having people talk to us. Looking at the screen, we can talk to people in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, etc. We are the original social networking.”

A white-tailed deer near Dewberry on April 14. Photo Angela Mouly

COLUMNIST

April 21, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice

Dawn Hames Columnist

To m y g r e a t amazement, I made a yeast mixture using potato water. To get the potato water, use the water drained off from cooking potatoes. As you probably know the yeast to ferment vodka is made from potatoes. Yeast shortages are still happening, so I decided to test making potato yeast and develop a recipe and process to share with you. You can get this starter much quicker and easier than making a traditional sour dough starter. For my first experiment the fermenting time was 30 hours 3” the wide version for starter, and it produced a very good loaf of fresh bread. The starter after 30 hours had good strength, and the absence of the sour dough flavor. I did another starter and used it at 24 National hours and the bread was also ver y month good, but slightly heavier. I have not tested 48 hours of fermentation yet to e risk? be able to give you feedback, although bly you can leave it for that long without feeding it. In the process you may have here the to stir the starter in the beginning if you d utilities see water has pooled to the top, with s are on your the flour settling to the bottom. Always do minimal stirring, as the wild yeasts

u settle re” when it ning off a utting your iece of

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do not like metal, therefore do not use making traditional sourdough bread in pools on the top at the beginning, stir a metal bowl. I used my 4-cup glass a loaf pan. Once the bread dough is in briefly to disperse the mixture. You will measuring cup, and it was very inter- the pan, turn another loaf pan upside see interesting formations and towards esting, because I could see the bubbles down on top if it, this prevent the top the end small bubbles forming. forming on the sides after 18 hours, so of the loaf from drying out during it the Potato Bread I knew the process was working. long proofing time of 8 to 12 hours, or All of the above starter I could not find any recipe for making even longer. For my first loaf I was so 1 cup flour bread with this starter, so I developed excited to see in the morning that the 1 tablespoon sugar my own, for using this starter, right in loaf had raised so nicely. I baked it and 1/2 teaspoon salt my measuring cup, I stirred in 1 cup it was delicious. To the star ter, stir in the remainflour and the salt, and then kneaded Potato Yeast Starter ing ingredients, allow to rest for 30 addition flour in on the kneading board. 1 1/2 cups room temperature potato minutes, turn out on a floured board You can see the remaining details in water and knead in additional flour until it is the recipe which I have included below. 1 tablespoon white sugar the consistency of a non sticky elasOne of my favorite reasons for making 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour tic mass, continue kneading about 4 or naturally fermented breads is that the A pinch of salt 5 minutes. Form into a loaf and place gluten gets predigested by the natural Combine all the ingredients in a in a buttered loaf pan. Cover with an yeasts, making it easier for our diges- glass bowl, or large measuring cup and inverted loaf pan and allow to rise in a RhPAP-COVID-THANKYOU.pdf 2 2020-04-07 9:21:29 AM RhPAP-COVID-THANKYOU.pdf 1 2020-04-07 9:21:29 AM 3”thewide tive tracts to deal with wheat gluten. allow to sit uncovered or half covered warmwide placeversion for 8 – 12 hours. Bake at 3.75” 3.75” wideversion version Here is another trick I learned when on your counter for 30 hours. If water 350 degrees for 40 – 45 minutes.

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COLUMNIST

Craig Baird Columnist

Located in the area of the Highbury and Sefton Park School, when they would be built, there was St. George’s Hall, one of the most important meeting places for early settlers in the area. Things kicked off when an English woman, whose name is lost to history, donated a certain amount of money with the intention of building an Anglican Church. In return, the people of the area would have to raise the balance of the money through their own means and early on it was decided that instead of a church, the structure would be a community hall, available to everyone regardless of their religious denomination. The hall would be built on land owned by Fred Ayling and soon after the land was bought, the hall was built throughout the summer and fall of 1913. When the hall was built, A. Chilton, W. Robertson and P. Phips were elected as trustees in May of 1914. The grand opening of the hall was held in December of 1913,

St. Georges Hall

with a social entertainment hour, basket social and dance. This brought in a total of $55 for the hall. That same day, Fred Ayling donated the land for the hall. Many groups and organizations would be organized at the hall including a Saturday Night Club, which held card games, singing and lantern entertainment. In the summer, picnics were often held at the hall and masquerades were also quite popular. Due to the large number of people using the hall, a barn was built so the horses could have some shelter. The hall always had the policy of, “anyone calling in will be made welcome.” In 1914, with war raging in Europe, Reverend Trench and Reverend Comb held a patriotic meeting. In January of 1915, it was decided to make some renovations on the hall and the 1915 season of the hall would open with a special masquerade. The first wedding dance would be held there, with Arthur Chifton and his wife celebrating their nuptials. The hall also featured a pipe organ that had been brought over from England by the Cornish family, who had had a pipe organ in their home. Fred Ayling was the organ-

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ist and he had learned to play the organ in London as a boy. The hall was used heavily until the early 1920s when Sefton Park School opened and provided a new meeting place for people. This would push the hall into disuse. Eventually, the hall was taken down and the lumber from it was used to build the outdoor toilets and barn at Highbury School. The

benches and platform from the hall were also used in the school. Today, nothing remains of this once jumping place. Information comes from Earnest Minded Men E-mail me at craig@canadaehx.com Listen to my podcast Canadian History Ehx on all podcast platforms

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Kitscoty RCMP Arrest Three Following Break And Enter

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April 17, - Marwayne, Alberta - On March 21, 2020 at approximately 9:20 a.m., Kitscoty RCMP responded a report of several individuals attempting to steal a trailer from a rural property near Marwayne.

Government of Alberta

Kitscoty RCMP with the assistance from Vermilion RCMP and RCMP Police Dog Services located and arrested three suspects. Justin Robert Gervan (26) of Andrew, Alberta, and Jade Thornton (21) of Lamont County, Alberta, were jointly charged with

break and enter (x2) and possession of property obtained by crime and theft over $5,000. Both were released from custody and are set to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on June 2, 2020. Jesse Hugh Flett (33) of Standoff Alberta,

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was charged with break and enter (x2), possession of property obtained by crime, theft over $5,000 and failing to comply with an order. He was remanded into custody after a judicial hearing and is set to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on April 21, 2020.

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From March 1 - March 31, the Vermilion the Vermilion RCMP Detachment responded to 230 calls for service. Of those, 62 were traffic related, 56 were property crimes, 14 were person’s crimes,

3 were related to mental health concerns, 1 was a disturbance call, 22 were suspicious activity reported, 1 are missing persons calls, and 71 were other calls for service. During this time, 11 criminal code and 8 provincial (tickets) charges were laid.

LAND AUCTION

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Three Gifts To Show Your Gratitude

Every year, Administrative Professionals Week serves as a reminder to stop and appreciate the hard work and dedication of administrative professionals across the country. From April 19 to 25, show these employees that they’re valued with one or more of these gifts. 1. Flowers A colourful bouquet is a classic way to show your appreciation and brighten up your colleagues’ desks. Personalize the gesture by taking the time to figure out their favourite flowers or if they’d prefer potted plants. 2. Restaurant gift card Do you often find the administrative professionals in your office eating lunch at their desks? Get them out of the office for the break they deserve

with a gift card to a local restaurant. Sweeten the deal by letting them take the rest of the afternoon off. 3. Noise-cancelling headphones An administrative professional’s work environment can be hectic or noisy. However, a pair of high-quality headphones will enhance their ability to concentrate and demonstrates that you understand the importance of their work. There are plent y of ways to say thank you to the professionals who keep your office running smoothly. The key is to make it personal. Show your gratitude by taking the time to learn more about your colleague’s interests and select a gift they’ll truly love. And a handwritten card with a thoughtful message is also a nice touch. Photo submitted

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WHY CANADIANS VOLUNTEER

Every year, Volunteer Canada dedicates a week in April to celebrate and thank our nationâ€™s 12.7 million volunteers. This year, National Volunteer Week takes place from April 19 to 25 and the theme is Itâ€™s time to applaud this countryâ€™s volunteers. Though there are many reasons vo lu nte er s d o n ate t h e ir t i m e a n d expertise to the people and organizations that need them, every individual has their own motivations. Here are just a few good reasons to volunteer. TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE M a ny p e o p l e a r e m o t i vate d by a desire to make an impact on the wor l d. W h et h er t h ey vo lu nte er at home or abroad, with people, animals or the environment, theyâ€™re driven by passion and want to make a difference. TO GIVE BACK

Those who grew up in homes that relied on food banks or who got through a serious illness thanks to the help of a charitable organization often give back when theyâ€™re no longer in need. TO GAIN EXPERIENCE Volunteering is a wonderful way for

young people to gain valuable work experience that will help them in their future careers. They can learn new skills, enhance those they already have and make impor tant personal connections with future employers. TO MEET NEW PEOPLE Retirees and those who relocate to a new city often volunteer to make

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social connections. Their work allows them to form ties with their communit y and make friends with similar passions. So why do you volunteer? No matter what your motivations are, donating your time and energy to a cause thatâ€™s close to your hear t is a wor thwhile endeavour.

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Happy 95th Birthday Helen Almond King! Born April 21, 1925 Party on hold. Love and best wishes from family and friends!

The Vermilion Voice | April 21, 2020

Helen King Celebrates 95 Years Vermilion’s Helen King will celebrate her 95th Birthday on April 21. In honour of the occasion, King received a plaque from the Town of Vermilion, as well as framed congratulations and a couple of pins from MLA Garth Rowswell. She also received congratulations from Premier Jason Kenney, and Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, sent congratulations saying, “It is a great pleasure to send you best wishes and warmest congratulations on the occasion of your 95th Birthday!” Born in 1925, King grew up on a farm near Lloydminster. She noted that at that time there was no electricity or running water. She took piano lessons while at high school in Clandonald, and took her teacher training during wartime. “I loved the piano,” said King. She also loved sewing and made drama costumes for her children, grandchildren, and their friends at school. She said that she has kept busy through the years and belonged to the Hospital Auxillary, Royal Purple, Women’s Institute, Retired Teacher’s Association, home and school, senior drama, as well as entertained by playing

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A plaque presented by the Town of Vermilion in honour of her 95th Birthday.

Vermilion’s Helen King celebrates her 95th Birthday on April 21. Photos Angela Mouly

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We will be open May 1, at both locations. Hours of operation will be Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Everything we grow will be accessible on our website May 1. Customers will then be able to place their order on the website flaurancompanygreenhouse.com .The online order form will also give the choice to pick up at either the Farm or the Vermilion location. Once an order is placed they will be contacted to confirm the order, arrange payment, and set up a pick up date and time. To place an order by phone customers can call 780-808-9672. Customers are encouraged to pay via Debit or Credit Card however we will still be accepting cash. We will be limiting the number of people in the building at one time, and social distancing will be enforced. In addition we are also asking that customers not handle product unnecessarily. Our staff will be happy to pull product for them. Customers can also expect to see rigid sanitation procedures being routinely practiced. F’Laura n’ Company Greenhouse

has been in business for seven years. At F’Laura n’ Company Greenhouse we are proud to supply quality, pesticide free products. In addition to growing a large assortment of annuals, veggies, herbs, and perennials we also offer a variety of trees & shrubs, garden seeds, potting mix, and containers. All our hanging baskets and planter combos are unique to us as they are designed in house. Laura also offers custom planting services. Customers can drop off their planters to be planted, or purchase something we have in stock. Most greenhouse plants will be available for purchase starting May 1st. This year we staggered veggie plantings to ensure we have an adequate supply of vegetables, so some varieties will be available before others. Trees and Shrubs are expected to arrive the second week in May. Gardening is beneficial in many ways. Studies show that when we spend time outdoors in green spaces cortisol levels go down, and mental health improves. The sunshine our skin absorbs prompts the body to produce Vitamin D which boosts the immune system. Gardening allows people to eat healthy while saving money.

As well, gardening provides an opportunity to spend time in nature with our children teaching them new skills. Everyone knows nothing tastes better than fresh veggies from the garden, and youngsters are more likely to try new foods if they have had a hand in growing them. Let’s not forget that gardening is great exercise. Simply put, gardening is good for the mind, body, and soul. There is a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction that comes from planting something, nurturing it and watching it grow. There is just something about the warmth of the greenhouse, the smell of fresh earth, and the new life within that speaks to the soul. It’s extremely rewarding to be able to share my passion for growing with my customers, and see how excited they are to take their purchases home to enjoy. I joined the Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association when I first started my business, and over the years I’ve gotten to know many like-minded individuals who I now call friends. As a whole the members of the AGGA are very supportive of each other, and continue to be through the pandemic. I am blessed to be part of this industry. Laura Waterfield. Photo submitted

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Calmar, Alberta resident and Canadian Children’s Recording Artist, Mary L am b er t , i s l o o k in g for v i d e o c li p submissions from Canadian families. During this time when we are in our homes A LOT, we thought this would be a great project for families to take part in. Fun for the whole family! M ar y Lambert will create a music video for her song WHERE’S MY FLICKER!!! She is looking for creative, fun, dramatic, dad’s, mom’s, grandma’s, grandpa’s and kids to submit 5 - 10 second clips of portions of the song, lip syncing the lyrics. WHERE’S MY FLICKER i s foun d o n h er FAMILY FUN and PAJAMA PARTY CDs or on iTunes. Dress up. Dress down. Have some fun, hit record and lip-sync. If you have a flair for drama, we w o u l d l o ve f o r yo u t o e m a i l yo u r submissions to mary@marylambertmusic.com by Sunday, May 3, for your opportunity to be included in this project. Along with each email submission, please include your names and telephone #. We appreciate you taking the time

to SPREAD THE WORD. Juno Award Nominee, Mar y Lambert, is a family singer/songwriter/ per former, author, and outstanding Canadian artist in the children’s entertainment field. Her two Juno nominations and fifteen awards from the United States (Parents’ Choice Award Winner, iParenting Award Winner, Preferred Choice Award Winner, Tillywig Best Family Fun Award, and Dr. Toy, Best Children’s Vacation Product Award Winner) are a remarkable testimony to her talent and ar tistr y. Her wonder ful voice and colour ful performances are filled with infectious music, sheer energy and lots of audience participation. Since 1993, Mary has toured and performed well over 3,500 shows at elementary schools, libraries, daycares, music festivals and family focused events throughout Canada. Mary Lambert Productions has released 11 solo CDs, and two live concert DVDs and two children’s books. For fur ther information and background on Mary Lambert, go to www. mar ylamber tmusic.com or Mar y Lambert Children’s Music Facebook Juno Award Nominee, Mary Lambert. Photo submitted Page.

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Warm Season Crops And Cool Climates

April 16,- According to Statistics Canada, silage corn acreage was 26% higher in 2015-19 than in 2010-14. Most of this increase occurred in the Prairies. Achieving corn’s potential will depend on whether plant breeders can successfully adapt this warm season plant to Canada’s cooler climate. Plants contain two kinds of carbohydrates. Non-structural carbohydrates are starches and sugars that help the plant store energy and are easily digested by livestock. Structural carbohydrates include the cellulose and hemicellulose fibers found in cell walls. Cellulose and hemicellulose, along with lignin, hold the leaves and stems together and help the plant stand up. Rumen microbes digest hemicellulose more easily than cellulose, but lignin is virtually indigestible. In a feed test, neutral detergent fiber (NDF) measures the amount of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. An indicator of “bulk”, high NDF levels limit animal intake. Acid detergent fiber (ADF) is the amount of less digestible cellulose and lignin (but not hemicellulose). Digestibility declines as NDF and ADF increase. In perennial grasses, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin levels increase steadily as the plant grows and matures. This makes sense; as the plant gets taller, it requires more structural integrity to keep standing. This is why ADF and NDF increase and digestibility decreases as grasses mature. Non-structural carbohydrates and protein levels rise initially, peak, and decline after grass has headed

out. The amount of structural carbohydrate continues to increase as the plant matures and sets seed. That’s why the nutritional value of pasture generally declines as grass matures, and why rotational grazing practices that keep grass vegetative by ‘clipping’ and preventing it from heading out helps maintain the nutritional quality of the pasture later into the growing season. In contrast, annual crops have been selected for vastly increased grain yield. The amount of structural carbohydrate and lignin still increase as the plant grows and mature. But thanks to millennia of

selection for increased seed yield, the percentage of non-structural starch in the whole plant continues to increase after seed set, through kernel filling, before slowing during ripening. For example, research led by the University of Saskatchewan’s Greg Penner (Effect of maturity at harvest for whole-crop barley and oat on dry matter intake, sorting, and digestibility when fed to beef cattle; doi:10.2527/ jas2015-0063) found that whole-plant starch content is low at the late milk stage in barley (3%) and oat (2.7%), but much higher in the whole plant at hard dough (25% starch in whole-plant barley,

14.5% in whole-plant oat) and ripe barley (24.6%) and oat (12.8%). These effects are even more pronounced in corn. Nutritive Value of Corn Silage as Affected by Maturity and Mechanical Processing: A Contemporary Review (doi:/10.3168/jds. S0022-0302(99)75540-2) reported that the starch content of whole-plant corn increased from 18.25% (early dent stage) to 28.7% (⅟4 milk line), 37.2% (⅔ milkline) to 37.45% (blackline). In addition to higher starch content, corn also produce 50% greater silage yields than barley – under the right growing conditions. Continued on page 16

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Continued from page 15 Corn can produce higher silage yields and starch contents than barley because of a few fundamental differences between the two plants. Because corn is openpollinated, it is easier to hybridize than self-pollinated barley (as mentioned in the February 2020 column). Barley and corn also use slightly different photosynthetic processes to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates. Photosynthesis has light and dark stages. During the daytime (light stage), plants absorb energy from sunlight and temporarily accumulate it in energy storage molecules called ATP and NADPH. At night (dark stage), the stored energy is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into structural and nonstructural carbohydrates. The majority of the earth’s plant species – including most tame grasses, barley, other small grains,

The Vermilion Voice | April 21, 2020 and oilseeds – are ‘cool season’ plants that all use the same dark stage process. A minority are ‘warm season’ plants like corn, sorghum, maize, green foxtail, kochia and blue grama, and use a more energetically efficient dark stage process. That means that warm season plants like corn can put more photosynthetic energy into starch production, plant growth and crop yield than cool season plants like barley. Warm season plants also tolerate heat and moderate drought better than cool season plants. But cool season plants also have advantages. They do better during cool, wet growing seasons and produce more protein than warm season plants. Much of Canada is suited to cool-season plants, but plant breeding companies have developed corn hybrids that require fewer corn heat units (CHU) during the growing season. The minimum CHU rating for corn

hybrids has fallen from 2300 to 2000 over the past 40 years. But corn silage may still be a risky crop. In a cooler-than-average growing season or high elevation, even a low CHU hybrid may not reach the growth stage where starch content adequately offsets structural carbohydrate (NDF and ADF) levels. This would negatively impact silage yields, the ensiling process, palatability and digestibility. The next column will discuss the delicate balance between the higher yield potential of corn and its higher input costs and production risks compared to barley when the growing season is short or unseasonably cool. This article was written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, Science Director at the Beef Cattle Research Council. It originally appeared in the April 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted Photo submitted with permission.

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