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Yesterday And Today Blair Macnab Submitted How long do dreams last? Some remain “dreams” forever but if your dream becomes a “goal” then it is what you work your whole life to achieve and the proverbial “hell or high water” can’t stop you from achieving it. I was fortunate enough to witness one of those

“dreams/goals” on Dec. 2 when for the first time in 32 years we fed Mike’s cows with a team of horses. The tradition started here on the Buffalo Creek Ranch in the mid 60s with mom and dad, Brent and Hazel Macnab, which is now my home. Ever since dad sold the cattle and the team my oldest brother (lotssss older) Mike, has had the “dream” of once again having cattle and a team to feed them

with. Now it is a reality for Mike “Buffalo Creek Land and Cattle Company” dad started the process some 47 years ago after attempting to feed with a tractor in the winter. There were many “no start” mornings and hours of being stuck in the snow and many verbal thrashings of the equipment and it’s inability to perform. (Much like the ones us boys got along the way too). Hence came the horses and a lifestyle

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Local News Employee Recognition Awards

Lakeland College celebrated the hard work and determination of its employees by holding the Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony at the Vermilion campus Alumni Hall on Dec. 5. The recipients received awards for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service. They also honoured staff who would be retiring. The award recipients for ten years of service were Phil Allen, Carla Anderson, Charlene Bonnar, Lonnie Boothman, Glen Buchanan, Michael Crowe, Judy Eyben, John Fedoriuk, Michelle Gaboury, Bryan Moon, Debbie Neigum, Stu Ribey, Judy Sarsons and Darla Stepanick. For 15 years of service, the recipients were Debbie Harrower, Joanne McDonald, Barry Sherwood, Colleen Symes, Karen Tichon and Darla Yonkman. The recipients for 20 years of service were Bob Cameron, Jason King and Robyn Rodgers. The 25 year recipient was Mike Romano, followed by Bob Fisher and Don Henry for 30 years of service. For 35 years of service the recipients were Jan Anderson and Melody Moore. The retirees were Manju Kilam, Simone Odynski, Cindi Plant, Jackie Weisgerber and Bessie Zoerb. Photo Nick Oâ€™Dea.

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The UFA Cattle College held a series of educational sessions on Dec. 3, at the Lakeland College Alumni Hall. The event featured sessions in cattle market outlook, cattle nutrition, and financing options for any farm or ranch. The event was one of many that were held at several locations in Alberta over the year. Each session had a question and answer period which allowed ranchers and farmers to talk more personally about particular issues or questions they had about their own farms. The sessions were finished with a live cattle handling demonstration by Curt Pate. Pate is known for his work in the Robert Redford film “The Horse Whisperer”. Pate showed the attendees how the style of handling has changed over the years and encouraged ranchers and farmers to treat livestock with deep respect and care. “When an animal is stressed, when you put fear in the heart of an animal, it makes it so much easier for them to get sick. Cattle and other animals are like humans

in many ways. When a person gets too over-stressed, it makes them susceptible to illness and creates a whole new set of problems that will have to be dealt with.” Pate said the most effective tool a handler can use for livestock is positioning in a line of sight. He demonstrated how the animals can be herded in and out of enclosures with minimal contact from a human. In most of the instances he did not touch the cattle at all. By working with line-of-

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Christmas Season Is Here Karen Nedzielski Editor

Although the weather outside has been less than balmy, this week I am writing the editorial from the warmer Vancouver Island, B.C. Many people on the Island choose to live here because of the considerably warmer winter weather. Although the area sees less snowfall than our east central Alberta hometown, the mid-island area we visited seems to be much more damp than our dry cold winter. People here tend to complain about the weather the same as we do back in Vermilion, but the minus 3 degree weather does not seem to evoke sympathy from us

flatlanders. Nonetheless, we do seem to celebrate the coming holiday season much the same. The streets of each little town are decorated accordingly with the traditional lights and Christmas trees adorned with bulbs, ribbons and tree toppers. Another holiday event, which seems to be standard to every region, is the annual Christmas concert. It doesn’t seem to matter where you go, every town and school holds an annual concert. While on vacation on the Island, my husband and I were privileged to attend two holiday concerts. The first was hosted by a small community group which holds the event to celebrate the season as well as community spirit. The second concert was put on by a larger theatre that holds year-round

productions. We enjoyed the shows and it definitely seems to get you in the spirit of Christmas. Over the next couple of weeks, Vermilion and surrounding area schools will be holding annual concerts, some involving meals and some just showcasing the December work of students and staff. It can sometimes help a person take a stroll back down memory lane to a simpler time. Families would load themselves into vehicles and drive through cold winter nights to watch the school children perform their renditions of the Nativity Scene or stories of Santa’s North Pole. The evenings would serve as a chance for school children to show parents and neighbours the result of their many hours of rehearsals and costume and prop making. The school houses would

be packed full of audience members, all anticipating the coming shows. Not much has changed over the years. Audience members today are still kept wondering which traditional “Holy Night” renditions will be portrayed each night. Over the next couple of weeks leading up to Christmas, school auditoriums and community halls will be filled with parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends all showing their support of the children as they perform the carols and scenes which all portray the holiday season. This year I encourage everyone to get out and attend the many Christmas concerts in the area. It can lighten some of the stresses brought on by the season and maybe even take you back in time, if only in your mind.

Letter To The Editor TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN!!! I know this subject has been talked about and debated heavily over the last 5 to 8 years, but it’s not getting any better. Change is really needed, action needs to happen. PROFANITY IN PUBLIC PLACES. It used to be, that the most foul of swear words, were reserved for those rare outbursts of anger. In other words you had an excuse. Now it has somehow found its way into our day to day conversations. Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to respond to Mr. Holmes’ editorial which covered a myriad of unfounded claims. I am fully aware of Mr. Holmes’ Liberal bias. However, can he not put that aside in order to objectively examine the situation to produce a more reasonable evaluation? Is it really necessary to attack the Prime Minister at every turn? All this aside, let me address Mr. Holmes’ main points. Regarding the Senate, the moment the Prime Minister had knowledge of wrongdoing, the 3 Conservative Senators in question were removed from caucus and later suspended without pay from the Senate. In addition, Nigel Wright no longer works for the Government. Over the objections of Liberal senators, the Conservative Government introduced and passed 11 measures to increase accountability on Senate expenses to prevent any further misappropriation of public funds. This is certainly representative of the high standards of our Prime Minister and our Conservative caucus on the matter of ethics and accountability. Much to the contrary of his predictions regarding the Conservative convention, delegates – myself included – clearly

In the past, the F- word was not used in public out of a sign of respect for others. It’s a very offensive and disgusting word. I don’t think I’ll ever understand why that has changed. Have we, as parents failed to teach respect to our children. If so, then as a parent I sincerely apologize to the general public who may have heard my child using the F-word. I know my children didn’t grow up using it, because it was not allowed in our house. I have recently had to speak to both my children, who are now 30 and 40 about their language and they displayed their confidence in the Prime Minister. He was very well received and enthusiastically supported. Anyone present at the Convention would confirm this. He is the leader we chose, he is the leader we firmly believe in and I do not doubt for one moment the Prime Minister’s honesty. There is not a more trustworthy leader than him. Simply put, Prime Minister Harper really is the man for the job. He has listened to Canadians and answered them with clear, definitive actions. Whether it be relieving families of the tax burden, improving our justice system through a variety of laws in order to protect families and communities or even opening the enormous European market for Canadian goods, he has proven time and time again that he is the one to get the job done. Mr. Holmes, I believe you are strongly disconnected from Canadians, let alone the Conservative base as reflected by your editorial dated October 25th. For a united, strong party with a strong core value of honesty, look no further than Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party of Canada. Sincerely, Leon Benoit, MP

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are immediately sorry and embarrassed, at their age, that they have offended me and others. I hear this word everywhere I go and it’s not just the teenagers. More and more often it’s coming out of older generations as well, shame on you!!! If you’re like me, you don’t want to confront an individual or group, not knowing what reaction you may get. So, if a sign was posted, wouldn’t you at least feel like you’re not alone when asking them to stop? By having the support of the busi-

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Around The Campfire Part 2 Neil B. Stratton Columnist

continued from last week’s issue. So back to the drawing board and with a slight modification the runner was moved back of crate far enough for a foot to ride on. A small piece of board the size of my foot was nailed onto that, which was the answer. Now I could ride downhill or even on flat ground much like a scooter and after cruising the neighbourhood a few times with smoking speed and agility, all the neighbourhood kids The

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had to have one. Soon the local corner store couldn’t provide crates fast enough. As soon as it left the back door it was gone and I think the rich kids had to get their parents to buy a case of pop to get their crates. Soon there were pop crate gangs cruising the hood. Some of the kids were taller than I was so I had to improve. I used dog sled wax on the ski, which was probably slick bear fat grease now that I think of it, as it came in an old coffee can. N ow this thing would move as I think I had to run my hardest just to keep up to it. We had trails through the vast wilderness and woods and would run all day and we were always improving. The separate pop bottle holes would hold all we owned for a day’s adventure. We took the scooters everywhere; we may have even invented snowboarding before its time. We got very good at riding them down hills so big and long I wouldn’t take a snow machine of today down them, and the scooters may have been faster. One of the big innovations came when we found it hard to cruise the

Merry & Bright

trails in the dark. I recall nailing a shiny new empty coffee can on the front, a candle placed inside and a clear plastic jug bottom slid over the can. Back then ever y thing came in glass bottles or jugs. I am not sure where I found that clear plastic jug, but I remember it was rare and it fit perfect over that can. Now I had a classy headlight and everyone wanted to follow me because I wasn’t running into things in the pitch black darkness. I was a proud leader of the pack. I also recall many others with headlights and innovative designs like the one with the bottom of the can perforated with holes that let out light but wouldn’t snuff out the candle at cruising speed. Now we all had to light the candle somehow and most youngsters then carried “Red Head” wooden matches and for 10 cents you could buy a huge bulk box of 10 0 0 matches which I carried in my jacket pocket because I didn’t want them to get wet. Now wooden matches should not be allowed to loosely vibrate or rattle together as friction heat can ignite them. One evening, showing off in a “hold my beer watch this” moment, I was going to, with the speed of lightning, jump the scooter across a vast ditch. As all the neighbourhood kids watched, I took off like a thunder bolt running as fast as my little legs could carry me. I’m sure it was at the point

of breaking the sound barrier, that I entered a speed vibration mode. Which as you most likely guessed set off the huge box of matches in my pocket, with little oxygen in the box the ignited sulphur turned into the biggest smoke bomb we had ever witnessed. The smoke cloud behind me would have been as big as any house in the hood. I know to the youngsters of the time, I most likely looked like a jet fuelled dragster burning off its tires at the line. As the smoke cleared, I was nowhere in sight. They must have thought I launched into the atmos p h e r e , h o w e v e r i n a c t u a l i t y, I crashed into the ditch and was doing the “drop and roll” manoeuvre trying to put out the smoke bomb.

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A Mountain Adventure Franklin Wolters Columnist

Those of us who raised cattle will know how difficult it always was to get away for a few days and do whatever in the search of adventure. My friend Ron Tilby was a conductor on a train that hauled rocks from the town of Cadomin, or perhaps coal from Luscar, a town on the same C.N.R branch line. After the harvest was done, and before the cattle had to be fed daily, the fall weather had allowed us to plan a few days hunting up Edson way. My hunting pals, Bill Carey and Cliff Crocker decided to come along and we headed west. It takes a good bit of planning and gear collecting but soon we were Edson bound and in Ron’s company. There was a small fly in the butter though-Ron had to make a run up the branch with the rock train and we needed his expertise of the country we were to hunt. The whole deal was resolved when Ron invited us to come along on the train as “Helpers”, and we

turned our attention to getting ready to board the train and head for Cadomin where we’d get a load of limestone from the mountain there. Travelling along the branch railway you’ll see some of the most glorious game county there is and it’s showcased there far from the regular road traffic and is untouched as the times allow. The scenery was so just full of promise for the sight of big game, we watched out the windows constantly. After a trip full of eventful sightings and experiences we arrived at the C.N.R bunk house that was equipped with an up to date kitchen with all the fancy things any home would relish. We all had a nice bed and Ron fixed us a splendid meal. Not too many hunting trips have such cushy digs to hang out in, so I really remember the great rest I had that night. I awoke shortly after dawn and decided to check out the “McCleod” river that flowed nearby. On a tip from Ron we had brought along some fishing gear and a supply of maggots for bait. The river was only a short hike away so grabbing my gear I found my way to the bridge close

by and set up shop under it. I rigged up a weight on the end of the line and tied a drop line about a foot long with a small hook to bait with some maggots. You just swung the lead weight out and let it drop in a pool close by. That morning the fish were really cooperating and I soon had a nice stringer of “Rocky Mountain Whitefish” and several different species of trout. Those fish made some of the most memorable breakfasts I’ve known. After breakfast we took a leisurely stroll to where the train was being loaded from the quarry. Now there is a story in itself. Picture a tall mountain of limestone with a trail zigzagged up the face clear up to the top. The top was leveled out and a shaft was made down the inside. Heavy equipment working up there were like tiny miniatures you could only tell what with binoculars. Yeah it was that high!!! As we had a bit of time we had Ron drive us over to Luscar in a borrowed truck and saw huge steel bins that they stored nitrogen fertilizer in that was used to blast the coal from its rocky bed. There were huge drilling rigs hat punched holes in and which

were then filled with the fertilizer. There was s huge hole there then and that’s thirty some years ago. A very interesting side trip for sure. Another interesting feature of Cadomin was the wire mesh on the windows of the homes in that town. Seems the wind had such velocity going through that pass in the mountains, like a venturi in a carburetor, that baseball sized stones in windy days would break the windows. The town sure looked windblown for sure. Middle of the afternoon the train was loaded and Ron asked if we’d like to ride up in the engine. I didn’t take long to decide and climbed up and found a seat. Now that had to be a thrill of a lifetime to experience the power and wonder of a locomotive pulling one hundred cars of rock weighing about eighty tons each going up long grades and holding things back going down. It was a really difficult railroad train track and needing skillful handling. I know I’ll never ever forget the thrill of it. Come dark we were in Edson and the rock was on its way to Edmonton to become cement!!!

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Special Guest will be here to read the kids There will be a surprise under the tree for a story and take pictures! Kids can pick the kids! up their stuffed animals Thursday and/or The library has a pajama tree this year! The Village of Innisfree Library is happy Friday during our regular opening hours. We are accepting donations of new pajato be hosting two exciting events this mas in all sizes and genders. All items will month! be donated to local organizations to help O n Monday, December 16 from those less fortunate. We will be accept7:00pm-9:00pm we will be holding our ing donations until December 20th @ “Holiday in the Hallway” Fundraiser. It is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit! We will be having silent auctions on various auctions - including a children’s bike. The proceeds from these items will go towards shelving here in the library. Each group in the building will have a decorated Christmas Tree up for bid as well. The proceeds from these trees will Beginners GLOW JOIN AS Book your Welcome go to each individual group. Among the a Team or BOWL Christmas and as an & Friday Parties ALL SKILL participants we have the Library Friends Individual Saturday LEVELS! Now! Group, Kindergarten, Ukrainian Dance, 4-H Beef and Multi Clubs, Quilting Queens Adult League, 55 + League, Public Bowl and more! There will be refreshments and served. Everyone is welcome! Please come Kids Bowl (after school). and enjoy the trees and refreshments! Public Bowling Every Friday, Saturday Some of the beautiful trees: See & Sunday attached photos (3) 0.40, 0.41, 0.42 A few spots open for Monday night and Wednesday, December 18 @ 5:00pm Wednesday night leagues. we will be hosting our first ever Teddy Bear Plus public bowling hours. Sleepover! Kids will bring in one of their Contact Kim to Register or For More Info stuffed animals for a sleepover! *Stuffies stay the night, not the kids* Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. There will be a Christmas tree ornament craft and a

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A Christmas Card Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

In an effor t to appear less the holiday grinch that I really am at the core, this week I put up a small Christmas tree and plugged in the cord so its tiny lights can shine pretty. The cat is its greatest fan. She is napping beneath its glow right now. My childhood home was ordinary, but not privileged. Our closest neighbour, although physically harmless, treated us to frequent drunken serenades with

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his violin and backyard hootenannies attended by an array of, um...characters. Contented brown cows swished their tails while grazing in the meadow across the road. We caught tadpoles in the nearby slough and, periodically, spied on halfdressed temporary campers-in-thewoods adjacent to the railway tracks. We lived in that spectrum defined neither by wealth nor poverty. It seemed, to my child self, that there was always enough. In all my many years, I have spent only one Christmas alone, and that was by choice. Temporary melancholia, I reasoned then, need not be shared with or become a burden upon the rest of the celebratory world. It’s remarkable how the season passed much the same, even in the absence of family, friends, gifts, or

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excess food. It is, some claim, what you make it. One Christmas during my teen years, I sorted out some of my belongings and wrapped them in Christmas paper. What was I thinking exactly? I suppose I thought that some kids weren’t going to get much for Christmas. As a babysitter, I had been to homes where I imagined that might be possible. I selected a few houses that in my kid mind appeared “needy”. Then I delivered my mystery gifts under cover of darkness, fearing detection but overriding that fear by telling myself that my philanthropy might make a small difference. Of course, I can’t really know what happened when families found those items tagged, in my hand, “From Santa” on their doorsteps, but the act still felt good to the young idealist I must have been then. For all of its shine, Christmas amplifies, for many, a pain of loneliness that

aches to the soul. While some of us happily consider how and with whom we will celebrate the festive season and the dawning of a new year, others anticipate this season with either dread or abject despair-----or a combination of both. Loneliness is a quiet debilitator. This year, I found a cause known as The Angel Card Project. If you sign up, you’re provided with a list of people who could benefit by a kind word gifted them from a stranger, probably at any time, but especially at Christmas. I think I can come up with a few words to write to someone in circumstances not so warm and secure as my own. You don’t have to be an angel to participate, but someone might consider you a temporary one if you do: theangelcardproject. com. The cost is a bit of your time and a few stamps. The reward is limited only by your imagination.

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Issue 490 December 9, 2013

The Vermilion Voice

Hames

Dawns Eats Dawn Hames Columnist

Recently, the oven of my 27 year old electric range quit. And since some burners were no longer reliable, it was time to invest in a new one. There are so many new options that are available in ranges today. One of the newest options is a steam clean process instead of or in addition to the self cleaning mode. There are warming drawers, and ovens that can be split into two with a metal divider. The top can be cooking at one temperature while the bottom will cook at a different temperature. It is also an energy saving feature, since only half of the oven needs to be heated. The divider easily removes for full oven cooking. The range I selected has a convection

oven, so it cooks things more quickly. I am still getting used to that. Depending on the type of oven you have: electric, gas or convection, cooking time will vary. With baking the tried and true method of using a toothpick to test for doneness, can be a useful aid in getting the timing right. For example these muffins usually take 25-30 minutes in an electric oven, but in the convection oven they are done in just 20 minutes. With any of the recipes in this column you may have to adjust the cooking time according to your own oven, and note the time on the recipe. This week is a muffin recipe for the Christmas season while fresh cranberries are available. Muffins are great to grab for a quick breakfast on the go or to enjoy as a mid afternoon pick me up snack. These muffins are baked at 325 degrees rather than 400 degrees, to keep the

healthy oils under the smoke point which 1 teaspoon baking soda transforms them into dangerous trans1 teaspoon cinnamon fats. They contain a lot of beneficial fiber 3 / 4 cup raisins in the oat bran and the fruit and carrot. 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen) They actually contain a lot of healthy super Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a foods, and no chemical food additives. The grater, zest the skin of one orange. Cut orange, cranberry and cinnamon combo is that orange in half and use a reamer to perfect for the holiday season. juice the orange. Pour the juice into a 1 cup measure and add buttermilk (approxiCranberry Orange Christmas Muffins mately 1/2 cup) to make up 1 cup. In a 1 orange, zest and juice mixing bowl combine and mix the orange 1 / 2 cup buttermilk juice, orange zest, eggs, vanilla, oil and 2 / 3 cup sugar(white, brown or coconut sugar. Stir in the oat bran, cranberries, sugar) carrots and raisins. In a separate bowl 1 teaspoon vanilla combine the flour, baking soda, baking 2 eggs powder and cinnamon and then stir to 1 / 3 cup oil (canola, olive safflower) blend. Add the flour mixture to the wet 1 cup grated carrots mixture. Stir until just blended. Drop 3 / 4 cup flour, unbleached or whole batter into lined muffin tins. Bake at 325 grain degrees for 25 - 30 minutes. Convection 1 cup oat bran Oven 20 minutes. Makes 18 muffins 2 1 / 2 teaspoon baking powder

Ice Scultures

Throughout the Town of Vermilion, the Good Life Institute has been placing ice sculptures for the public to view. There are several spots around town that are currently displaying the sculptures: The east exit for the Lakeland Mall, there are some in front of the Town Office, and in front of the Cenotaph. The Good Life Institute will be unveiling more throughout the holiday season. From left: a Chinese style dragon, a curled Santa Claus and an Egyptian pharaoh are visible from the street in front of the Cenotaph. Photos Nick O’Dea.

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Government MLAs Lead By Example On Pay Freeze Melissa Barr, Deputy Press Secretary to Premier Alison Redford

Services Committee to freeze MLA pay for the next three years. “ To day, Pro gressive Conser vative MLAs on the Members’ Services Submitted Committee passed a motion freezPremier Alison Redford issued the ing MLA pay until March 31, 2017. following statement on Nov. 29, on I’m very pleased that this motion was MLAs passing a motion at Members’ approved by the committee, as it’s

vitally important that MLAs lead by example as we continue to live within our means, and challenge every dollar we spend. “This multi-year pay freeze for M L A s fo llows simila r a g re em ent s with doc tors and teachers that included three years of pay freezes

while ensuring they remain among the highest paid professionals in the country. “Through the Building Alberta Plan, our government will continue to live within its means, open new markets and build families and communities, as we were elected to do.”

It’s A Bird, A Plane… No It’s The Winter Fair Bear! Nick O’Dea Reporter The Winter Fair Bear is in need of a new name and the Good Life Institute is asking citizens in the Vermilion area to create their own. Good Life Institute Event Coordinator Geoffrey Person is asking for the names to be submitted through the Good Life Institute’s Facebook or Twitter page. Names can also be submitted through email at goodlife@vermilion. ca. Person said it’s a good opportunity to get citizens involved with the Winter Festival and create growth within the event.

“We already have some submissions and we’re hoping to get even more,” he said. We had the bear last year as well and never had a real name for it. We’re looking forward to reading the suggestions that come in.” Person said that they chose the bear as the mascot because it fit in with the winter theme and also because of its mobility. “It’s not a big heavy suit or an elaborate outfit. It’s easy for anyone to put on and the children really enjoy seeing it,” Person stated. “I’ve worn it a few times but I think I’m a little tall because my ankles tend to stick out.” Person is hoping that when people

see the bear at future events, they will recognize he is from the Winter Fair and a part of the Good Life Institute. The deadline for the event is Jan. 25. Although there is a contest, the winner may not be the one who created the name chosen. Person said everyone who submits a name will receive a ballot entry in the contest. The winner will receive a gift basket that has b een created with items donated from businesses throughout town. Person said it’s a fun event that anyone can participate in no matter what age and will help create a sense of community within its participants.

Photo Nick O’Dea.

Growing Through Pain Gwen Randall-Young Submitted

Have you ever walked a distance, looking down

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Horoscope/Sudoku and Solutions Taurus

Gemini

Go over your personal financial paperwork and set your budget up for the turn of the year. You have more assets than you realize and are capable of bringing in more money if you look for other ways to use your skills.

Make plans to host a get-together at your place or engage in something that you know someone you love will enjoy doing. Nurturing important relationships or reconnecting with people from your past will be rewarding. Love is in the stars.

Be careful how you react. Emotional deception will cost you if you manipulate a situation or falsify information. Put your time and energy into helping others and avoiding personal problems that can lead to a no-win situation.

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A change will do you good. Check out activities or events that will bring you knowledge about something that interests you. Getting together with friends or collaborating with someone you admire will change your life. Don't spend what you don't have.

Compromise will be necessary when dealing with domestic matters. Making alterations to the way you live or where will be exciting but costly. Put greater emphasis on stabilizing your personal relationships. Romance can conquer any partnership problems you face.

Don't be afraid of change. Be a trendsetter. Step into the limelight and show everyone what you can do. Spontaneity will lead to all sorts of new and exciting adventures. Learn as you go and you will discover victory.

Put everything in place. Open up about the way you feel and what you want to do. Make a promise and follow through immediately to show your good faith and reliability. Romance will bring your love life to a new level.

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Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Proceed with caution. An interesting encounter will jog your memory Whether you are en about a money matter. A route or having a discussion, confusion little hard work and will set in and the ingenuity will lead to extra information you obtain cash. An older individual will be sketchy. Stick will be an asset. A close to home where you can make personal competitive challenge will favor you. Experience will changes that will make a difference. improve your living situation.

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Feb. 19-Mar. 20 Expect to have a change Make changes that will of heart or feel indifferent help improve your about your future. Gauge financial situation. Cut what's going on around corners or present a wider variety of services you and stick to the truth. to clients and you will get An emotional situation is likely to spin out of good returns. Use your control if you are intelligence, but don't ambiguous. mislead anyone regarding what you have to offer.

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Wheat Management S e m i n a r •Thursday,December19th,2013

Tree Buddies

Vermilion campus residence assistants held a talent-auction on Nov. 19, auctioning themselves to fellow students to complete tasks such as cooking meals, cleaning and being a designated driver. The RAs raised $2,000 and used the money to purchase gifts for the Tree Buddies program in Vermilion. Photo submitted.

Gingerbread Class at Public Library

Lorraine Person was painting her way to creating a replica of the old Vermilion CN Station at the “Create a Gingerbread CN Station class” held at the Vermilion Public Library. The class took place on Dec.7, but the weather had unfortunately caused some citizens who had registered to be unable to attend. The class went on regardless and Good Life Institute Event Coordinator Geoffrey Per son said th at while the low attendance was a little disappointing, it was completely understandable. Photo Nick O’Dea.

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FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vermilion Credit Union Ltd. will be conducting its election of Directors by way of in branch balloting. It is the opinion of the Board of Directors that this process provides a greater opportunity to our membership to participate in the election of directors prior to the Annual General Meeting scheduled for March 3, 2014. There will be three persons elected to the Board of Directors, for a three year term. All members in good standing who are 18 years of age or over, are entitled to run for this opportunity to be a part of a vibrant community based financial institution.

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School News

Vermilion Elementary School Karen King Submitted VES students presented their dinner/dessert theatres on Nov. 29 and 30. A total of 22 students put on a play called “Beauty is a Beast” by D.M. Larson. Silent auction items raised around $800 with the proceeds going to our Breakfast Program. The students did a superb job of delivering the play and Mrs. Doherty, Mrs. Myshaniuk, Mrs. Zaharko, and Miss Ishaq did a fantastic job of directing. Pizza sales were a great success this year. The following five individuals will receive a sample pack of pizza and movies passes for two for selling the most pizzas: Mrs. Zaharko $1,238.50, Alex McCullough $910.25, Faith Nadon $886.00, Sidney Uden $867.00 and Braedon Kiziak $861.00. Thank you to the Lupul family for hauling the 3750 lbs. of pizza to Vermilion, and Sandra Kathnelson for alphabetically sorting pizzas with the grade 2 students. For intramurals in December, weather

permitting, students will be able to enjoy some cross country skiing and snowshoeing, during noon recesses. Many students in the past have loved this opportunity. We appreciate Harp and two managers from Harp’s Family Foods for coming to VES on Dec. 2 to help serve breakfast. They presented VES with a $500 donation toward our Breakfast Program. Baby Jace, Baby Archie, and Baby Maddox came to our school last week for Roots. They sure had grown since their last visit. Sometimes the students even got a smile back when they smiled at their baby. Our theme for the month is caring and planning for a baby. We looked at all the things the Moms packed to come for the visit. The Moms also helped us learn that playing, talking, holding, singing and reading to their baby is important for infant development. All three babies were sure interested at looking at all the boys and girls faces. Much of our emotions and connections are made through eye contact in both children and adults. Thanks for visiting us at VES.

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On Dec. 5, we were treated to the longstanding tradition of the VES All-Stars floor hockey team taking on the teacher team. When the first goal was scored, there was a great teddy bear toss. All stuffed bears will be donated to children in need. Our Christmas concerts are fast approaching. Kindergarten’s concert will be in the VES gym at 7:00 on Dec. 12. The grade 1-2 concert (and grade 6 handbells) will be on Dec. 18 and the grade 3-5 concert on Dec. 19, both at 7:00 at the

Lakeland College Alumni Theatre. Donations will be taken at the door to cover the theatre rental and bus transportation for practices at the College. It usually costs the school around $1200 - 1500 for these expenses, so your help and support is very much appreciated. Dates to Remember: Dec. 12 - Kindergarten Christmas Concert; Dec 18 – Grade 1-2 Christmas Concert; Dec. 19 – Grade 3-5 Christmas Concert; Dec. 21- Jan. 5 – Christmas Holidays; Jan. 6 – School Resumes; Jan. 8 – Early Dismissal at 2:00

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Thank you to the parents, staff and students who supported and helped out with our Scholastic book fair. The goal of $1000 in sales for this first year was set and we reached that. This allowed the library to keep $250 worth of books to add to our collection. Hopefully, as awareness of this event grows, enthusiasm for the book sale will also grow as will sales.

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against the same team to win the consolation 60-48. Best of luck to the boys in their next tournament! Staff at J.R. entered a fabulous tree into the Festival of Trees. Our theme, titled ‘Christmas with Gatsby’ won town favorite and was beautifully decorated with feathers and shimmering top hats. It was auctioned off and purchased by John Reynolds for his office. Thank you to everyone for your support. All proceeds raised went towards supporting our breakfast program. Thanks so much to Mrs. Bev Buchanan, Mrs. Loretta Quickstad, Ms. Sara Gusnowski and Mrs. Tammy Feenstra for the wonderful idea and all their hard work decorating! The Social Studies 10 class will be doing a donation drive on Friday December 13th to collect donations for the Canadian Red Cross to help with aid relief for people in the Philippines, as a result of Typhoon Haiyan. Students and staff are encouraged to bring cash donations and help people in need in the Philippines. As well, a donation box will be placed in the school office for parents and visitors to donate.

Yearbooks are in! We have 20 copies of the 2013 yearbook available at $35.00 for anyone who would like one. First come, first serve and they are available at the office. We also have the 2014 version on sale now. The order form can be picked up in the newsletter, library or office and will be selling for $37 each. The High School January Exam schedule has been set. It is available in the J.R. Robson monthly newsletter and on our website. Exams for Grade 10-12 students will run Mon Jan 13 – Tues Jan 28. Please be mindful that we are a nut aware school. To protect several of our students, no nuts/foods with nuts should enter the school. Please do not send lunches or snacks containing nuts and remind students who pack their own lunches as well. Dates to Remember: Dec. 13th Progress Reports and Typhoon Haiyan Collection Day, Dec. 20th Pancake Breakfast & Pajama Day PLUS last day for Christmas Break and Jan 27th PAC Meeting 7:00pm Everyone Welcome!

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Clandonald School Tracy Snider Submitted

and was able to choose $25 worth of which was prepared by Mrs. J’s Cater- our community. Practice has begun for books for his family and $25 worth of ing. The Mom’s Pantry fundraiser, which our Christmas concert which will be on books for his classroom. We were happy helps pay for sporting events and field December 19 at 7:00 p.m. All families If you are among the many who think to have Dave and Lora from the Vermil- trips, and the Operation Christmas Child and community members are invited to children these days have no imagina- ion Credit Union at our school volun- donation drive were both very successful attend. tion, you should check out the Clandon- teering to serve our hot lunch last Friday and we are thankful for the generosity of ald School playground at recess. There you will find a geological dig where a new discovery is about to be made; a kennel of puppies or a stable of horses, possibly even catch a chuckwagon or dogsled race; elaborate construction sites with well-built houses of snow and knowledgeable contractors planning roadways and bridges; or perhaps a busy group of farmers harvesting their crops and tending the animals. All this is going on in conjunction with the usual swinging and sliding, tag games and soccer. Creativity is alive and well among our students! The month of November was packed with activity at Clandonald School. Our grade nine students spent a day among Photos submitted. the work force during Take Your Kid to Work day on November 6. They got a Mon.Tues. Wed & Fri 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Thurs 9:30 am - 8:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm glimpse of what their parents’ day is #104, 4100-Ave. Lloydminster Directly behind Walmart like and had a taste of a possible future career. Our Remembrance Day Ceremony was held on November 7 with members of the Marwayne Legion in attendance and a beautiful slideshow paying tribute to our ancestors & local veterans was played. Report cards went home on November 18 and parentteacher interviews were held on November 20. Our annual Scholastic book fair was November 19-21 and, thanks to the support of our families, we earned close to $200 in new books for the library. Luke McCormack won the Family Draw

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Harps’ Donation To VES

From left, Brad Bucharski, Harp Khela, Pat Halley, all of Harps Family Foods in Vermilion, presented a cheque in the amount of $500 to VES Hot Breakfast Coordinator Sharleen Moses, to aid in maintaining the program for the students of VES. On the right is VES Principal Michelle Webb who was also in attendance for the presentation. Khela, Halley and Bucharski spent the morning assisting the Hot Breakfast program by helping hand out the nutritious food. Photo Nick O’Dea.

Harps’ Donations To Santa’s Anonymous

Councillor Harp Khela, Chairman of Santa’s Anonymous Cliff Rolheiser and Former Lions Club President George Matechuk stood in front of the massive donation that Harps Family Foods gave to the Santa’s Anonymous program. A hundred toys were donated, ranging from the early age of infancy and up, to help spread the giving spirit of the holiday season. Along with the toys, Harps Family Foods also donated a cheque for $1000. Harps’ employee Cameron Deroo raised over $400.00 independently in less than three weeks. Photo submitted.

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Donations To The Vermilion Food Bank

Senior division of Minor Hockey, Coach Darcy Fadden, 106.1 FM G.O.A.T’s Morning Breath Co-host Joelle Jordan, 106.1 FM G.O.A.T’s Morning Breath host Drew Dalby, Food Store Manager Eastalta Co-op Mike Gaudet, Senior division of minor hockey players Sean McInroy and Logan Sherwood took part in the second annual “Christmas Convoy.” The event helped raise money and donations for the Vermilion Food Bank. Businesses and citizens could make personal donations to the event, or purchase pre-packed bags in the amount of $5, $10, $15, and $20. The pre-packed bag would be placed in the donation bin at the exit where volunteers loaded them onto a truck for distribution to the food bank. Photo Nick O’Dea.

A Winter Fest Favourite

The Winter Fest Wine and Cheese event took place on Dec. 6. Owners of Apple Drugs Craig and Bonita Brown said that the event is a great opportunity to share new products with the people of the area. The Apple Drugs table featured products that were focused on a gluten-free way to celebrate the holidays. Sauces, gluten-free baked goods and party dips were the highlight of their table and, according to Craig, ideal for get-togethers. Photo Nick O’Dea.

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Tim Horton’s Donation

Tim Horton’s owners and operators Kristine and Greg Whitney recently made a donation towards the Vermilion Town initiative Kids Sport. The initiative helps families afford the cost of registering children in various sports organizations, or helping pay for equipment. From left: Kids Sport representative Shawn Bell, owner Kristine Whitney, employee Stacey Ennis, owner Greg Whitney, employees Omillia Fagan, Billie Isaac and Rommel Mandocdoc present the cheque of $1,663. Photo Nick O’Dea.

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Dewberry School Susanna Pankiw Submitted Vaudeville Meets Dewberry School Lights! Camera! The cast and crew of Dewberry School moved into action and took center stage November 28, 29 and December 1st. It was not your run of the mill event, but rather three separate events: Thursday evening the audience was graced with a 20’s style candy bar, Friday brought a relaxing evening with a dinner theatre and the icing on the cake was Sunday’s dessert theatre. Tyson Lancaster, teacher, drama coach and director, set the stage and chose a

production designed in the likes of Vaudeville with an SNL twist! The script was arranged from the following programs: Kirk Buis’ Wild Kingdom High School, Christina Hamlett’s 20 More TV Commercial Comedy Skits, and Robert Munroe’s Variety Show Comedy Skits. Jose, Dewberry’s own, French Mexican Mime, played by Remington Oneschuk, stayed in character much longer than expected. He was in character prior to curtain time, while personally sitting the patrons at their tables, until the very end of the production as his hand was the last to wave goodbye through the hole in the curtain! He continued between scenes chasing flies, getting stuck in closets and trying

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to take over the spotlight from the narrator, played by the very professional and talented, Nicole Dennill. The audience found out that it sure isn’t easy being as good looking as Jose! He did leave us wondering, though, if he ever caught that fly. The students, played by Kyle Kjenner, Kyra Weidmark, Donovan Brooker and Vincent Guan snapped to attention as The Teacher, played by Keagan Rewuski tried to keep his students in line with politics and quadratic equations. We then ventured into a zone where many never escape, The Wild Kingdom! This scene, narrated by Nicole Dennill, was full of timid creatures and wild animals, played by, Brandon Pankiw, Kenedi Wood, Remington Oneschuk, Cole Rewuski, Vincent Guan and Kyle Kjenner. These creatures were “standing out” and “blending in”, that is until the “Teacher” (Keagan Rewuski) entered and scared them all away! What was it with that guy anyway? Hmmm! Are all teachers that scary? We were presented with the Modern Classroom full of supposedly inattentive, Ipod playing, web surfing, students; Joan (Bridget Surina), Derek (Brandon Pankiw) and Andrew (Vincent Guan). The boring, annoying and easily aggravated teacher (Keagan Rewuski) tried to incorporate his students into various discussions about the national debt and failing test scores, all to no avail. It made us wonder if these students ever paid attention. We were pleasantly surprised when the students left the teacher flabbergasted with their responses to failing test scores; answers they had discovered while surfing the Net! Imposing upon the “Teacher” to “keep up with the times”! In between scenes there were a few skits performed, from the quick and playful rendition of the “Evolution of the High Five” with Keagan Rewuski and Brandon Pankiw to the delightful, awe-inspiring recitation of Lewis Carroll’s, The Jabberwocky performed by Kenedi Wood. Although most of us couldn’t read or understand the words to that poem, Kenedi made it seem effortless! I am sure she “wowed” the audience! Commercials were also part of the production. How about the Rottissaphone, Donovan Brooker tried to sell the audience on? We are not too sure if anyone soon will run out and buy a phone that we could prepare a hot dog with. Oh, and we hope

you didn’t burn your ear too bad on that darn phone!! We could not have a production without “Dancing with the Stars”! Cole Rewuski charmed the audience with some two steppin’, waltzing and even exhaustive disco dancing as Kenedi Wood tried to sell the audience a pair of Fancy Feet Fakers. What would be a production without a D.J.? Talk Radio Jerk, performed by Brandon Pankiw, masterfully cut down, put down and shut down all his callers (Bridget Surina, Kenedi Wood, Kyle Kjenner, and Cole Rewuski) from the whiners to the complainers and even his station engineer (Tyler Haney). He was finally put in his place as those same, cowards, wimps and jerks dumped dirty laundry on his head and threw a pie in his face! William Toews expertly performed the role of the frustrated, Costello in a re-enactment of Who’s On First. Kyra Weidmark’s character, Abbott, kept her cool while William began to freak out but never did figure out that Who, What, and Tomorrow were actually players on the team. The production would not have been possible without the efforts of the behind the scenes crew. They delivered the lights, curtains, music, and props all on cue! This stage crew definitely deserved a round of applause. The stage manager, Daneca Goldsmith, kept the actors in line making sure they were on stage on time! The audio selections were delivered superbly and on cue by sound technician, Kaiden Brett. Kaiden Brett and Vincent Guan spent countless hours, of their own time, designing the set and what a wonderful job they did! The following students, although not seen were invaluable to the performance: stage hand/ props manager – Tyler Manchen, curtains/ lights – Mason Oneschuk/Mrs. Ward, props – Shauna Couston and Maddison Scott, spotlight/video – Tyler Haney, producer/tickets/program – Jenna Bowman and front of house design – Mrs. Rewuski. The production concluded with a grateful cast presenting Mr. Lancaster with a very well deserved gift for all his time and dedication spent towards the project! As the curtain closed the cast took a bow for a fantastic production. We certainly will look forward to any future performances from these budding, crowd pleasing theatrical artists!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON

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Seasons Greetings

VES Hot Breakfast

Councillor Harp Khela handed out a hot breakfa st to student Jaxon Shimko at Vermilion Elementary School on Dec. 2. Khela said he was looking to get involved in breakfast programs at the schools in Vermilion for some time, but being relatively new to the area, it was dif f icult . He said he wa s happy he could help out and provide for the community. The event was sponsored by Harp’s Family Foods. Photo Nick O’Dea.

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Area News Mrs. Claus Visits Mannville Library

T he Mannville Librar y’s Tue sday morning story time had a special visitor this past week. Mrs. Claus stopped by to read a number of special holiday themed books to the children. The little visitors were also treated to some homemade gingerbread cookies as they listened intently as Mrs. Claus read aloud. After lunch the Mannville kindergarten and Grade one students al so paid a visit to the Mannville branch of the Northern Lights Library. The library hosts a number of events throughout the year including weekly junior and senior art classes. The different pieces of oil and pencil artwork are displayed throughout the library. Photo Karen Nedziski.

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Local News Retirement of Eileen Cholowski

After 25 years in the insurance industry, 21 o f t h o s e y e a r s a t Western Financial, Eileen Cholowski retired on Dec. 5. She moved to the Town of Vermilion 37 years ago for what was supposed to be a 2 year stay. Cholowski said she loves the area and plan s on staying he re a nd v olu nte e r ing with organizations for the foreseeable future. She also plans on spending more time with her grandchildren. Although she h a s no i m me d i ate plans, she suspects she will find ways to keep busy in the area. Photo Nick O’Dea.

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The Vermilion Elementary School conducted their second annual “Teddy Bear Toss.” The event took place during the student vs. teacher ball hockey game and began once the student team scored their first goal. The teddy bears, which are donated to Santa’s Anonymous, flooded the floor quickly as students tossed them as hard as they could, all the while screaming with excitement. The students walked away from the game victorious with a score of 3-1. Photo Nick O’Dea.

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The week starts off with secondary House League activities on Monday, So why don’t we take a peek at how our December 16th in the morning for week before the Christmas Break has filled secondary students. They are calling it a Duck Dynasty Christmas. It will consist of in: an indoor snowball fight, door decorating, duck bowling, and Snowman Dress up. Tuesday is skating for our phys ed classes, the Grad Christmas Banquet in the evening followed by Christmas with the WIZARD OF OZ! The elementary students of Mannville School are excited to present to you their version of the Wizard of Oz. Follow along as Dorothy and her dog Toto go on an adventure down the yellow brick road. They meet the Snowman, Tin Soldier and the loveable Stuffed Lion. It will be exciting to see Glinda the nice witch, Grouchy Grumble, the gatekeeper Mr. Jingles and of course, the great wizard of Oz himself. Can Dorothy get back to Kansas for Christmas? Please come join us on December 17 at 7:00 pm. Each of our classes has a special gift for you as we lift our voices in singing traditional carols to go along with the Christmas Wizard of Oz. Hope to see you there! All our students are also excited for the Pyjama Day on Wednesday, December 18th. Elementary are to bring pillows and teddy bears if they want to be comfortable watching our Christmas movie presentation in the morning! This is also the day for our school-wide BINGO. It’s so much fun to partner up with an older student, listen to the numbers called over the intercom, and race down the halls to claim our prize at the office!!! (This is the one and only time that we allow this running, of course!) On Thursday, Dec. 19, we have a schoolwide spirit day and the theme is TWINS! Get together with a friend, or two, and dress the same!!! Elementary skating party is also on this day, in the morning. We are always looking for parent volunteers for the hot chocolate and tying skates, and joining us for a fun morning. And finally on Friday, Dec. 20 we will be participating in the Grade 7 Leadership Fundraising breakfast, as well as the official day for wearing our “Ugly Christmas Sweaters”. Get creative! Add something unique to your sweater to make it unpreventably ugly. In the effort to raise money for a family in the Philippines, Miss Almberg and the Leadership 7 class will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Dec. 20, 2013 at 9:00am. Breakfast donations will cost $4.00 and all proceeds will be donated to Ana Broz, whose family lost everything in the Haiyan Typhoon back in September. This breakfast will be open to community members who wish to support the campaign. Community members who wish to come will not need to pre-order but will 12-1804 50 Avenue Lloydminster, AB only be served until supplies last. A quick phone call could reserve you a breakfast. www.edgehd.net Upcoming Dates: PAC Meeting – Janu(780) 875-3373 ary 13th; Elementary Swim – January 29th; Secondary Ski Trip to Table Mountain – February 26th, 2014.

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St. Jerome School News Margaret McCormack Submitted

“The Best Christmas Present Ever”, this year’s play, is about a group of children from a local church who have only one week to invite people from all over their town to a birthday party for Jesus. The children decide to get local anchorman, Rod Stark, to promote the party, but he is not that eager. In the end, all of the characters know the true meaning of Christmas and enjoy the Birthday Party for Jesus. Come out for a wonderful night of entertainment as the elementary students have been working diligently on their lines and songs for this year’s concert. The St. Jerome’s Christmas Concert is this Thursday, December 12th, at 7:00 pm at the Lakeland College Alumni Theatre. Congratulations to the Jr. Girls for

winning Gold at their first tournament of the season in Marwayne on November 30. They played in Paradise Valley this past weekend. The Sr. Boys and Girls hosted their home tournament over the past weekend and they are headed to St. Paul this weekend. The Annual Alumni Basketball game will take place on Tuesday, December 17. The Girls game will start at 6:00 pm and the boys at 8:00 pm. It is always a fun night to come out and see old friends. Don’t forget to send in your Boston Pizza receipts. St. Jerome’s will receive a 5% donation from all the receipts collected. Please keep your receipts from over the holidays. This promotion ends at the end of January. Fat Cat from the Vermilion Credit Union visited the school on Monday, December 2 to make a presentation to our principal, Mr. Alan Chase and to all of the Elementary

students. Each year the Vermilion Credit Union generously sponsors our Elementary Reading Program. Their wonderful donation of $990 will be used to purchase new reading books enabling our students to become better readers. We greatly appreciate the support of the Vermilion Credit Union. The Grade Five students waited in anticipation for their special guests to arrive on Thursday, December 5. Ray and Jan Schock from the Gideon organization came to visit the students and present them each with a New Testament. They shared the history of the Gideons and the work the Gideons do around the world. The students were very excited to receive their New Testaments. Middle Level Recognition Awards were held on Tuesday, December 3. Congratulations to all the students who were November winners for their hard work and

dedication they put towards their school work, and the leadership they show in their classrooms and in the school. We are very pleased to welcome Mrs. Iris Bardoel to our St. Jerome staff. Mrs. Bardoel will be working every morning in the school office. Update on our Philippians fundraiser. St. Jerome’s School collected $1465.60 to help in the relief efforts in the Philippians. We gave our donation to the Knights of Columbus as their Grand Council was matching any donations made, which was then being matched by the Canadian Government. In the end the donation from St. Jerome’s became $4396.80. Well done, St. J! School Reminders: Thursday, December 12 – Christmas Concert, Saturday, December 21 – Sunday, January 5 – Christmas Holidays, Monday, January 6 – Back to School.

A Litany Of Hope Shirley at Walking Through Grief Society Submitted In this season of hope, May we carry in each of our hearts and in the heart of whatever we call family the hope of healing and renewal. On the days when it is a challenge to face a world caught up in the joy and lights and carols and gifts, May we receive the gift of understanding the depth of our loss and the

hope of healing. On days when it seems that no one understands the changes in our lives and the memories carried deep inside. May we receive the gift of courage to speak with honesty and truth, to those who will listen. When we are afraid to reach out and ask for the help of neighbors, friends, co-workers and acquaintances, May we receive the gift of vulnerability to allow others to share pain with us and look together to the source of healing.

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When in a fleeting moment we see our loved one out of the corner of our eye, smell his/her presence or hear his/her voice, May we acknowledge the mystery that is life and death and be comforted by a presence that we cannot name or fully know. When we remember our role with those we cared for as wife, husband , partner , son, daughter , friend or confidante. May we honor the gift we gave and live in the hope that our loved one›s transition was more whole because of our presence with

them and when hope seems far away; when fear overcomes us, when suffering is all we remember, when guilt weight us down, when healing and wholeness seem a distant , unachievable goal, and when grief accompanies us like an unwanted guest, . May hope be our strong and steadfast companion: Hope to heal, hope to find community, hope to regain lost faith, hope even to laugh and dance to the tune of a song we have never heard before.

THANK YOU J. R. Robson School Would like to thank the following donors for their continued support of our school awards program:

Advantage Insurance & Investment Advisors Anne McMinis – Brian G. McMinis memorial Apple Drugs ATB Financial Boston Pizza Buﬀalo Trail Public Schools Canada Post Corporation Cheryl Felt Chris Waldorf CIBC College Park Motors Colin Beecroft Community Closet Society of Vermilion County of Vermilion River Craig’s Department Store Diamonds for You East-Alta Co-op Ferbey’s Sand & Gravel Government of Alberta Government of Canada Heshon Family Integra Tire IODE J. R. Robson School Council J. R. Robson Social Studies Department J. R. Robson Pirate Crew Student Leadership Association KFC

Lakeland Country Florists Long’s Value Drug Mart Lori Wilhelm Louise Cartwright & Family Masonic AF & AM Lodge McGinnis Family McMinis & Company Certiﬁed General Accountant Monica To Monique Hart Park Plains East Local #31 Preston Community Association REMAX Reynolds & Flemke RONA Royal Canadian Legion Sammy’s Family Restaurant Scotia Bank Stewart Realty TD Canada Trust UFA Farm Supply Vermilion Ag. Society Vermilion Art Club Vermilion Credit Union Vermilion Public Library Vermilion Rotary Club Vermilion Standard Vermilion Veterinary Clinic Vermilion Voice Webb’s of Vermilion Western Financial Group William & Alice Scarfe Family

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Across The Country In 48 Days Nick O’Dea Reporter

Retirement makes people do a lot of things. Some people pack up an RV and travel, some spend endless amounts of time at their cabins, some people just take the free time they’ve earned to sit around and do nothing. After 2 years of retirement Bruce Morrison had had enough free time. “I was bored. I just thought retirement was so boring,” he stated. “I needed to do something to shake things up a bit.” At 60 years of age Morrison decided to take on one of the most daunting tasks he had ever conceived. He wanted to bike 5,250 km to his wife’s home province of P.E.I. Morrison admitted that it was a huge challenge, but he was determined to complete it. “The only people who thought I was going to do it was me and my son,” he laughed. “My brother, who lives in Vermilion, told me ‘well if you need a ride back from Saskatchewan or anything just give me a call.’ ” Although he tries to keep active, Morrison said he’s just an average man who

wanted to challenge himself. He began to prep himself with shorter trips like biking from Edmonton to Vermilion. He began his 48 day journey in his current home of Beaumont, Alberta on March 13 and never looked back. Unaccompanied for the ride, Morrison made sure to check in with his wife and sister on a daily basis. “I’d call them to let them know I had made it to a certain town and let them know how I felt,” he said. “But on the highways it was just me and the passer-bys.” Morrison said that although he may have been alone on the highways, he never felt lonely. Motorcyclists and other groups would often pass by and honk their approval or stop and chat with him when they got the chance. In one particular incident Morrison said he spoke with the chief of a local native tribe. The chief said that he would pray for Morrison’s safety and also that he would complete his goal. On June 28, Morrison had reached P.E.I and felt invigorated by the experience. “I actually hope to do it again,” he said. “I may take my bike to Newfoundland and Others he would struggle to keep going ride from Port Aux Basques to St. Johns.” while the weather made it increasingly Morrison said that he had good days and difficult to go on. bad, the best of which had the wind push“To be honest, the worst part about ing at his back, urging him to continue.

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cycling long distances is the numbness in your backside,” he admitted. “It gets to be pretty bad and painful after such a long time.”

Stand Up To Bullying Crystal Jackson, VIBE Submitted With Anti-Bullying Awareness week behind us, a look back at this year’s theme of “Stand Up!” to bullying promotes the responsibility of all people to prevent bullying from taking place. This theme is not only for young people, but also for any adult who has contact with children and youth. Bullying is a relationship problem. If you know a student who is being bullied, or one who is bullying, try to understand the distress in the relationship. When a person or group repeatedly uses power to cause distress to someone it will require relationship solutions that adults may be able to help with.

Take the time to talk to youth about bullying. Be proactive. Start a discussion with the youth about bullying and raise the topic often, especially during transitional periods like a change of school. Make a commitment that you will help solve the problem. They must know that you are proactive on all sides. If a child comes to you and discloses that they or someone they know are being bullied listen to what they are saying and take it seriously. Make it clear to them that you think bullying is wrong. Discuss with the child the difference between bullying and being in conflict with someone. That bullying is repeated behavior but that we all are in conflict with someone at some point in our lives. As children bully, they learn to use power and aggression to control others. While there is a breakdown of relationships caused at

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the time of bullying, it will be later on in life where a child who has these tendencies may create a pattern of continually difficult and unsatisfying relationships. Working on relational solutions can help end a cycle of broken relationships in the future. If you know a child who has taken a bystander role, support them in looking at ways to proactively stand up to bullying. They may not be comfortable confronting the bully, but by problem solving there may be a solution that they are comfortable with that will allow them to stand up to what has happened. And always recognize the courage it takes to report bullying and be sure to let children know that telling is not the same as tattling. If you know a child doing the bullying stand up and work with those children. If you know the child well, your first step may be to calm down before taking action. Respond caringly and let the child

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Shift-work and the ability to respond 24/7 during winter months will be required. Applicants must have a valid Class 3 or 1 drivers license with air endorsement, grade ten education or higher. Carillion maintains a substance abuse policy. Please mail or fax your written applications to: Carillion Canada Inc. Attention: Superintendent Box 40, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R1 Fax: 780-632-5060 Email: drewega@carillionalberta.ca

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Skiing To Sochi Jan Scott Submitted

This winter the Vermilion Nordic ski club members will be char ting their kilometers, logging their loops, and “S kiing to Sochi”, host city of the upcoming 2014 Olympic Winter Games. With just over 80 0 0 kilometers of distance between Vermilion and the Russian coastal city, the task will require an Olympic effort but won’t be anything members haven’t achieved before. With last year’s distance kilometer challenge launching a few friendly inter-club rivalries, the end result was some serious skiing and over 12,000 kilometers total logged. Todd Ree led the charge with 1630 km, Vaughn Cooper 1265 km, Greg Smith

1185 km, Laurie Barlow 800 km, and Sam Ree (11 years old) skied 535 km. Keeping the trails in top shape for skiers was no easy feat for Vermilion Provincial Park staff as they were confronted with challenging weather in addition to horses, trucks, snowmobiles and walkers all churning up the snow. In spite of the many hitches and hurdles, Park Staff worked hard to keep the trails in mint condition and were tremendously appreciated and applauded by all who skied them last winter. And as those who know and ski the Vermilion Provincial Park trails regularly can attest...there is nothing that quite compares to that perfect day on the trails when the sun shines, the skis slide and there are nothing but smiles.

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St. Jerome’s School Part Time Kindergarten Teacher Assistant East Central Alberta Catholic School Division #16 invites applications for the position of a Teacher Assistant at St. Jerome’s School in Vermilion, Alberta The position is working with learning challenged ECS students. This part-time position would start as soon as a suitable candidate could be found. The position is subject to the ECACS#16 support staff collective agreement. Candidates with Education Assistant training and experience will be given preference. Interested applicants can send their application, including a covering letter, a faith reference from your parish priest (if applicable), and your resume with three references (please include email addresses) including the name of your last supervisor to: Superintendent East Central Alberta Catholic Schools 1018 – 1st Avenue Wainwright, AB T9W 1G9 Fax: (780) 842-5322 Email: reception@ecacs16.ab.ca The closing date for this competition is Friday, December 13, 2013. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Town of Maidstone Attention Harold Trew, Administrator Box 208 Maidstone, Saskatchewan S0M 1M0 Phone: 306-893-2373 Fax: 306-893-4378 Email: townofmaidstone@sasktel.net Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. Position will be filled once a suitable candidate is received. For more information regarding this posiion please contact the Administrator, Harold Trew at the Town Office 306-893-2373

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Careers

Competitive Jr.B Game Saw Tigers Victorious

Brendan McCambly makes a glove save late in the third period to maintain a 2-2 tie. The Vermilion Tigers out-shot the Saddle Lake Warriors 45 to 17. Although the Warriors goalie stopped an impressive amount of shots, it didn’t stop Vermilion from piling the pleasure on in each frame. The game was relatively clean.

In a last ditch effort to win the game the Saddle Lake Warriors took one final shot at Brendan McCambly. The Tigers goalie blocked the shot that eventually led to Jamie Elliot scoring the final nail in the coffin for the Warriors with 1:06 left on the clock. The Tigers maintained control of the puck by using great defense and screening. This allowed them to capture the win 3-2. In a highly competitive game that looked like it would head into overtime, the Tigers utilized great passing and handling skills that enabled them to walk away with their hands raised in victory. Photos Nick O’Dea.

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Jimmy Rankin Celebrates Spirit of Holiday Season

Country and bluegrass star Jimmy Rankin performed for the Town of Vermilion at the Lakeland College Alumni Hall on Dec. 7. Rankin performed songs from his new album “ T i n s e l To w n” w h i c h features many original songs dedicated to the holiday season as well as old traditional classics that are synonymous with Christma s. T he crowd piled in for cocktails that began at 6:30 p.m., while the concert started at 8 p.m. Photo Nick O’Dea.

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Local News Santa Creates Smiles

Kalla Morritt sat on Santa’s lap at Lakeland Mall. She posed for photos which were hosted by the business, Dragon Hare Studios. The owner and operator Brian Morritt said that due to the extreme weather of late the mall was less busy than usual and so was Santa. He anticipates that Santa will have more visitors during his next visit which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Photo Nick O’Dea.

With the Holidays upon us I would like to share a personal experience with my friends about drinking and driving. As you may know some of us have been known to have brushes with the authorities from time to time on the way home after a "social session" out with friends. Well two days ago I was out for an evening with friends and had several cocktails followed by some rather nice red wine. Feeling jolly I still had the sense to know that I may be slightly over the limit. That's when I did something that I've never done before I took a cab home.

Len’s Party Bus

Sure enough on the way home there was a police road block but since it was a cab they waved it past. I arrived home safely without incident. This was a real surprise as I had never driven a cab before, I don't know where I got it and now that it's in my garage I don't know what to do with it.

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Happy Holidays………Be Safe!!! It should be noted, this story arrived via facebook from my cousin, so there is a 50 / 50 chance that it is a joke. It should also be noted that the Vermilion Voice in no way suggests, condones or in any way recomends actually “taking” the whole taxi, in fact we highly recommend letting the taxi driver do the driving as the fare is sooo much cheaper that way and one can avoid the inevitable headache of the early morning RCMP visit that is sure to follow if you don’t. ARRIVE ALIVE, LET SOMEONE SOBER DRIVE. MERRY CHRISTMAS !

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Sports

Football Marauders Salute 2013’s Top Players Cathy Wolters Columnist

A quintet of graduating players earned most of the hardware at the Vermilion Marauders awards banquet, while the team’s highest honour was renamed and presented to three family members. The Spirit of the Marauders award now bears the name of Phil McKerihan, who coached football for over 30 years while he taught at J.R.Robson. “I appreciate your support and your memory,” he said after the team, coaches, family members and friends watched a brief video highlighting his coaching career. “It was a wonderful thing to coach young men like these,” McKerihan told his audience, then told the team, “I hope you’ll join the coaching fraternity someday.” The first Phil McKerihan Spirit of the Marauders award was presented to Greg and Annette Lumley and their youngest son Fraser. Greg, a former Marauder himself, is

G rade 9 r o ok ie S c ot t Zielinski was named both defensive and offensive lineman of the year.

stepping down as president of the Marauder Booster Club. Annette, treasurer for the past four years, has been a major force in organizing player registration, team fundraising, post-game meals and the awards supper. Fraser is their third son to play Marauder football following his brothers Connor and Alvin as offensive stars. Due to injury he was unable to play in 2013, but in true Marauder fashion continued to support the team at practices and games. Spirit and heart were a constant theme during the evening as the 2013 player of the year awards were given out in 11 categories. Corey Rowe, Avery Bielech and Jayden Keichinger were respectively the winner and runners up for the Most Valuable Player. All three were lauded as giving their all every play and in a short-bench season when they rarely left the field. Rowe, the team’s quarterback who also found a calling as a free safety, also carried away offensive player of the year honours. Keichinger ,who led the team in tackles, was the defensive player of the year with runner up Bielech taking linebacker honours ahead

Corey Rowe (left) was the Marauders’ most valuable player with other veterans, Avery Bielech (centre) and Jayden Keichinger (right), the runners up. Photos submitted.

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of Keichinger Grade 12 Dustin Stenne, who missed half the season with an injury, took defensive back honours and also was runner up as offensive back. Damian King, also in grade 12, was the rookie of the year, offensive back of the year and runner up for special teams player of the year. Another indication of how much players contributed on both sides of the ball came from grade nine rookie Scott Zielinski’s double win as both offensive and defensive lineman of the year. His double win was a first in Marauder history and even more remarkable for his age and experience. Other player of the year honours went to sophomore players Donovan Yaceyko for special teams and Devon Winter for most improved player. Every Marauder was a winner even if they didn’t take home player of the year hardware. “It was an honour to have coached you,” said coach Lorne Maier, whose been on the Marauder sidelines for more than a decade. “You played your hearts out. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen that from an entire team.” Players nominate their teammates for the awards and coaches make the final selections. Marauder extra points: Ryley Bates was runner up for defensive back of the year and rookie of the year. Brayden Chilibeck, who made an impressive debut at running back before breaking his collar bone, was also a runner up for rookie of the year. Yaceyko, who also spent most of the year sidelined by injury, was a runner up for defensive lineman. Rookie Pierre Brousseau was runner up for defensive lineman as well as most improved player. Grade 12 rookie Jared

Long was runner up for offensive lineman. Greg Perillat was also a runner up for most improved player. Rounding out the runners up was Colton Katuski for offensive player of the year…The Marauder Booster Club is looking for new executive members…Spray Foam Industries Nick Westman provided medallions to all the players. Westman also provided Gatorade for the players throughout the season…To see the McKerihan tribute video, go to the Vermilion Marauders Football Club Facebook fan page. 2013 Marauder Football Awards - Defensive Back: Winner Dustin Stenne and runner up Ryley Bates* - Offensive Lineman: Winner Scott Zielinski*and runner up Jared Long* - Defensive Lineman: Winner Scott Zielinksi* and runners up Pierre Brousseau* and Donovan Yaceyko - Offensive Back: Winner Damian King* and runner up Dustin Stenne - Linebacker: Winner Avery Bielech and runner up Jayden Keichinger - Special Teams: Winner Donovan Yaceyko and runner up Damian King* - Most Improved: Winner Devon Winter and runners up Pierre Brousseau* and Greg Perillat - Rookie : Winner Damian King* and runners up Brayden Chilibeck*, Ryley Bates* - Offensive Player of the Year: Winner Corey Rowe and runner up Colton Katuski - Defensive Player of the Year: Winner Jayden Kiechinger and runner up Avery Bielech - Most Valuable Player: Winner Corey Rowe and runners up Jayden Kiechinger and Avery Bielech - Phil McKerihan Spirit of Marauders Award: Greg, Annette & Fraser Lumley *Rookie

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