[New] Holiday Get Togethers

Dawn Hames Columnist

Come on over, we are having a little “get together.” It’s a common phrase during the holidays, between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Now that we are free to gather, many friends and families

Summer Village of Island Lake Request for Proposals Development Officer Position

will be making the most of it. It’s time to make time. Getting together with family and friends is a type of food for the soul. A get together can be as simple as chips and dip, or a platter of cheese, sausage, pickles and crackers. But it can also be more: appetizers & beverages, tea, coffee and desserts, cocktails and charcuterie or a whole meal. Living on the prairies we know how to make our own fun. It’s a great way to celebrate life and each other. Wishing everyone a super 2023.

The Summer Village of Island Lake, being Alberta’s largest Summer Village and located on the shores of Island Lake, approximately 20 minutes northwest of the Town of Athabasca, is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual to fulfill a part time contract position for a Development Officer services within our community.

Please visit online for complete details and instructions: www.islandlake.ca

Summer Village of Island Lake, Box 8, Alberta Beach, T0E 0A0 svislandlake@wildwillowenterprises.com

Position will be open until January 12, 2023 or a suitable candidate is found

Summer Village of Island Lake Request for Proposals Development Officer Position

The Summer Village of Island Lake, being Alberta’s largest Summer Village and located on the shores of Island Lake, approximately 20 minutes northwest of the Town of Athabasca, is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual to fulfill a part time contract position for a Development Officer services within our community.

Please visit online for complete details and instructions: www.islandlake.ca

Summer Village of Island Lake, Box 8, Alberta Beach, T0E 0A0 svislandlake@wildwillowenterprises.com

Position will be open until January 12, 2023 or a suitable candidate is found

BRUSCHETTA TOPPING 2 cups tomato, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large clove garlic (finely chopped) 1/4 cup onion (finely chopped) 1 cup cucumber diced 1/2 cup black olive chopped (optional) 1 teaspoon basil, or 6 fresh basil leaves torn

Combine all the ingredients. Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices with Garlic Butter

BRUSCHETTA

Slices of baguette bread 1/4 cup butter 2 cloves of garlic – pressed or finely chopped

Sprinkle of parmesan cheese Sprinkle of garlic powder or salt Press the garlic through a garlic press.

Combine the garlic and the butter together. Butter both sides of the bread with the butter garlic mixture. Sprinkle one side with parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Broil on one side for approximately 3 minutes or until slightly browned. Turn the bread over and brown on the other side.

Serve with Bruschetta topping.

SHRIMP DIP you should still be careful and stay home. What I have taken away from this year is always be thankful, always be considerate of those around you in the community, and always offer a helping hand. 1 can of shrimp, drained 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Whatever you have taken from this past year, remember to be kind to yourself when it comes to your New Year resolutions, look back on the past year and feel proud of whatever you have accomplished in your life, even if you didn’t meet all your goals.

From everyone here at the Vermilion Voice, we wish you a very happy and prosperous new year and we look forward to serving you in 2023. Happy New Year everyone and please don’t drive impaired!!

Combine all the ingredients except the shrimp. Drain the shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel, to prevent the liquid around the shrimp from making the dip too liquidly. Stir in the shrimp. Serve chilled, with a spoon and your favorite crackers or melba toast.

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Craig Baird Columnist

Vermilion was only a few years old in 1914, but it is safe to say that the community was absolutely booming that year.

Before the First World War hit later that year, things were looking up for everyone and most believed the good times would last. While there would be hiccups, the community would continue to thrive throughout the rest of the decade.

So, what was happening in Vermilion in the first part of that year?

By that year, Vermilion was boasting a population of about 1,200 people