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Vermilion’s New Year’s Baby Is Finally Here Angelle Lemire Reporter

On Feb. 16, second-time parents Samantha and Josh Walters, went to the Vermilion Health Centre expecting to have their baby but the little b u n d l e o f j o y w a s j u s t n o t q u i te r e a d y to m e e t t h e w o r l d , s o t h e

family was sent home at approximately 5:30 p.m. At a ro u n d 8:30 p.m. S a ma ntha went back to the hospital, and with baby being in proper position, she was ready to meet her new baby girl. Being six days overdue and an all natural birth, at 1:01 a.m. on Feb. 17, S a m a n t h a a n d J o s h Wa l t e r s

along with big sister Peyton, welcomed baby Layla Joanne Lee Walters, who was named the N ew Year’s baby at the Vermilion Health Centre. Baby Layla weighed in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Older sister Peyton is a big help with caring for and helping change

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baby Layla’s diapers. Samantha said she is loving all the cuddles she gets from her new addition to the family. S a m a ntha is re li eve d to b e h o m e a n d b a ck at h e r eve r yday a c tivities. Although Layla is not sleeping through the night, her mom says she Continues to page 11.

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The Vermilion Voice February 24, 2014

Issue 501

Local News

Warm Weather Brings Out Many Participants For Vermilion’s Family Try-Athlon Angelle Lemire Reporter The third annual Family Day activities, organized by the Vermilion Wellness Coalition and supported by a grant from FunTeam Alberta, were held at the Vermilion Provincial Park on Monday, Feb. 17 with registration at the CN Station. The beautiful weather drew 124 registered participants and another 25

who just came to soak up some sun and have some fun. The Family Try-Athlon had participants of all ages with activities including snowshoeing, frisbee golf, tobogganing as well as bannock cooking over a campfire. Contestants were able to warm up with some homemade apple cider and hot chocolate. A children’s corner was also set up across from the CN Station for young p a r ti c i p a n t s w h o ke p t b u s y w i th

bubbles and snow painting. It was also enjoyed by some of the adult participants. Those who registered at the CN Station and upon completion of all activities, were also entered into draws which included gift certificates from various businesses and individuals who donated prizes for the day. The winners of the prizes were Andrea Cassibo

– crazy carpet, Bethany L’Heureux – craz y c a rp et, Lo ri Kin g – craz y carpet, Debbie Pinder – crazy carpet, Emma Freeman – crazy carpet, Lauren Stewart - $25 Subway gift card, Katy Clevenger - $25 Eastalta Co-op gift card, Clinton Hess - $50 Eastalta Co-op gift card, Carmen Zayac - $100 M&M gift card, and Sean Stromberg – 2 pairs of snowshoes.

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Saying Good Bye To Branch President Finance Advisor Angelle Lemire Reporter Back in June of 1992, Colleen Berg, who said she liked being in small towns, was transferred to our Scotiabank community branch to cover a maternity leave. She has worked for the Scotiabank since 1976

when she first started in Edmonton, but given the opportunity, Colleen made the permanent move to Vermilion. In Vermilion, Berg was named President Financial Advisor in 2002 because of her strong financial advice and her commitment to their clients. Branch Manager Mabel Smart said Berg never hesitated to be part of our commu-

nity. Just some of the numerous parts she played included being a member of Good Life Institute, judging the parade floats, being an active member of VES Hot Lunch Program and the list goes on. Berg will be officially retiring from the bank on Feb. 28. She said she will continue to raise cattle with her family on their farm just south of Minburn.

Branch Manager Mable Smart said she is sad to see her go and is going to miss her dearly. “The whole branch is kind of like a second family and we want to wish her a long, healthy, happy retirement.” There were many smiles and hugs to go around. Berg said she will now concentrate on her passion for raising cattle, photography, and golf.

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The Vermilion Voice February 24, 2014

Issue 501

Area News

East Central Alberta’s Best Kept Secret Open For Business Karen Nedzielski Reporter If you are looking for some winter fun you will not have to travel far to get your fill of some great downhill skiing. The Mount Joy Snow Resort, located just eight miles south of Blackfoot on Range Road 20, may be one of East Central Alberta’s best kept secrets. The resort is open during the weekends and is a volunteer-run organization. It offers a number of services including affordable ski and snowboard rentals as well as lessons for all ages. The resort is open to all ages of skiers and organizers say it is a fun and safe activity to help get off the couch and may help beat the winter blues. The hill is equipped with a cable tow and t-bar lift and offers a chalet

for warming cold fingers and toes and tasty food for an all-day adventure. The resort will be hosting its annual Rail Jam competition on March 2 where it will see a number of snowboarders and skiers take to the rail riding competition in hopes of winning a number of prizes up for grabs. The day will include entertainment and a bonfire barbecue throughout the day. Mount Joy also has the equipment to make snow should Mother Nature refuse to cooperate and the resort is open from early January until March or for as long as the conditions allow. Mount Joy is always looking for more volunteers to help with lift operations, rental equipment and concessions. The Photos submitted. organization is also looking for more certified instructors to help with the ski for lessons you can call the resort at school as well as ski patrol. 780-745-2547 on weekends or at the For more information or to register website www.mountjoy.ca.

Innisfree Family Day Fun Karen Nedzielski Reporter The Innisfree and District Agricultural Society and the Village of Innisfree hosted a Family Day skate on Feb. 17 at the Innisfree Agri-Plex which included door prize draws as well as hot dogs and warm beverages. The Ag Society also acknowledged the hard work of the two most recent caretakers, Art Kostynuk and the late Tom Saik.

Tom Saik was the caretaker of the A special presentation was made to Day event in Innisfree. The two names facility for 25 years until his passing. Kostynuk and Tom Saik’s wife, Mildred, were also placed on a plaque which will During his years as caretaker, Tom could where they were each presented with a be displayed at the Agri-Plex. be seen late at night or in the wee hours commemorative keepsake at the Family of the morning flooding the ice, making sure it was always in top-notch condition for skaters and shinny players. Art Kostynuk took over the duties after Tom until this season when he announced his retirement. Art and his wife Lil, would always make sure the rink was ready for skaters.

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The presentation to the two most recent caretakers of the Innisfree Agri-Plex was made on Family Day at the facility. In attendance for the special presentation were, from left, Mildred Saik accepting on behalf of her husband, the late Tom Saik, Ag Society member Tracy Rudolf, former caretaker Art Kostynuk, Village of Innisfree Mayor Debbie McMann and Ag Society member Leanne Hlus. Photo Karen Nedzielski.

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Owner, Kim Abrams of Striker Lanes, is also manager and coach of the 55 plus bowling league. The team gets together every Monday and Friday to practice. The most senior players are, for the ladies Kidi Pashulka, 94 and for the men Emil Korpan, 96. They meet with St. Paul once a year and were hosting Vegerville on Feb. 20. Abrams makes it extra fun by getting the players to wear different hats from devil horns to Mohawks when they hit the middle pin first. Whoever is wearing the hat at the end of the game is the winner of $10. Also, they slap hands to share the luck if they get a spare or a strike. Lotto tickets are given out to the persons who get three strikes or spares in a row. In two weeks they will be heading to Vegerville to play them again. Pictured in the Mohawk hat is John Jorgensen. Photo Angelle Lemire.

Issue 501 February 24, 2014

The Vermilion Voice

Editorial

Olympic Fever Karen Nedzielski Editor

Over the past week or so many people have been crowded around television sets and computers watching the numerous sporting events being telecasted from Sochi, Russia’s Olympic games. One by one as the event began holding its gold medal matches, people stared at screens in hopes that Canada (or their home country) would claim a medal and take their place on the podium. It was fantastic to see both the women’s and men’s teams take the gold medals for curling and hockey. In the history of the Olympics, never

has a women’s curling team gone undefeated throughout the entire tournament. And the team did it on their first Olympic appearance. How wonderful it must have felt for those athletes to claim the win, as at home, I could be barely contain myself. A similar story played out during the women’s hockey game as beverage-room big screens and living rooms became the hot spot to view the game. Even some schools participated in the excitement as students crowded around smart boards and TV screens to watch the excitement, all in hopes of watching the Canadian team win the gold medal. And they would not be disappointed. In an action packed final few minutes, Canada made a dramatic comeback sending the game into to overtime.

Although I am not usually a big fan of watching sports on television, I did find myself tuning in to radio and online updates to see how the teams were doing. It was also very interesting to see how the schools in the area held their own form of Olympics, modifying the sports events to suit their events. Bobsledding on blankets, pairs skating on slippery floors, whatever the sport, it appears everyone is getting in the spirit and having fun. When it comes to sports, Canadians have always seemed to be very patriotic. Whether winter or summer sports, Canadians rally behind their athletes. It is not limited to just professional sport though, as hockey and curling rinks are filled with spectators and supporters of minor league games as they play-

out among the communities around the region. This past weekend Vermilion played host to the College Provincial Curling championships and once again, you could see the support of the community shine through. It may not have been the Olympics, but it was still exciting for curling enthusiasts. Whatever you preference, I encourage you to get out and show your support for sports in the area. It is a healthy activity and gets the youth away from the electronic devices that can sometimes take over our world.

Letter To The Editor Dear Editor, As I was driving to work this morning in the heavy fog, suddenly ahead of me and out of nowhere there was a white truck. Luckily I was driving slowly and after hitting the brakes I ha d plent y of tim e to s to p. This

has happened to me several times as I drive every day from Clandonald to Vermilion particularly in fog o r b l owi n g sn ow. This is a s afet y issue with a ver y simple solution. Please turn on your lights when the snow is blowing or it is foggy. Many

people seem to think that because their day lights are on in the vehicle as soon as they start up then they also have rear lights on. This is not so. In order for your rear lights to be on you must turn on your vehicle lights. Let’s make the roads a little

safer by performing this act. Then yo u will b e m o re visib le in fo g o r blowing snow and we will all have a safer trip on the roads. Bill Carter Clandonald

Voice section ‘Letter To The Editor’ to complain about dogs off the leash at the Vermilion Park. As a former employee at the park, I hear exactly what your concerns are and see the inconsiderate dog owners It’s sad to see that someone visit- that refuse to leash their pets so that ing from Brooks, AB is writing in the all walkers can enjoy our beautiful

paths without having to constantly look around for dogs tearing in your direction. We are/were path users but have done most of our walking in residential areas because of the dog issue. To those that do leash their animals, t h a n k Yo u . . . t h a t i s b e i n g a r e a l

responsible pet owner. Maybe the park needs a few more signs or tickets handed out or maybe it’s time we got a dog-run out in the west end. B. Roth Vermilion

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Dear Editor, I am a member of The War Amps O p eration Legac y, which consists of members of the Child Amputee (CHAM P) P ro g ra m wh o a re d e d icated to preserving and commemorating Canada’s military heritage by

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Response To The Letter To The Editor, Feb. 17, 2014 - J. Bonner, Brooks, Alberta, “Large Aggressive Dogs At Large In Vermilion Provincial Park”

OOPS!!! In the Feb. 10 issue of The Voice we reported the Vermilion DEC Novice hockey team was defeated by the Cold Lake Tigers, 13-2, when in fact it was the Vermilion team who was the victor. We apologise to the Vermilion Novice team for the error in reporting.

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The Vermilion Voice February 24, 2014

Issue 501

Stratton

Around The Campfire Neil B. Stratton Columnist

It’s nice to see the somewhat warming rays of sunlight in the early mornings once again. It is rising earlier every day and also setting much later as our days are getting longer. We are all looking forward to the Equinox and more so the Solstice. W h a t exa c tl y i s th e E q u i n ox a n d Summer Solstice? It is two days we

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look forward to as our planet moves in the heavens around the sun. First the Equinox, a word that is derived from the Latin words meaning “equal and night.” Days and nights are approximately equal everywhere and the sun rises and sets due east and west. We know it better as the first day of spring which is March 20 this year. Spring is a very welcome time of the year after a deep freeze that seemed to take forever to end. Then comes the Summer Solstice which I really look forward to, the word Solstice is derived from the Latin word solstitium. Sol meaning sun and stitium meaning “to stop” reflecting on the fact the sun seems to stop in the heavens. As it’s the longest day of sunlight of the year, we know it better as the first day of summer which falls on June 21 this year, a day of never ending sun light and warmth. On the opposite side of the spectrum there is a fall Equinox on September 23 and a winter Solstice, December 21, which is the nasty little event we are trying to endure now. I guess I could have said “I can’t wait for spring and summer” instead of confusing you with all that…ha ha. It’s just interesting that ancient cultures thousands of years ago knew how to follow the Equinox and Solstice more than most today. Regardless, I can’t wait to greet both. It’s not that I hate winter, it just

gets old fast and takes forever to pass. With the worst behind us (fingers and toes crossed) I am ready to venture on hard bare ground again. With that nice heat wave in January that had left the fields bare, or so it looks. The snow has dropped feet in some areas but what is left is hard crusty patches that makes walking all but impossible still. An d o n ce we g et b rave en o u g h to ventu re o ut in that, we a re so exhausted its hard to make it back out because it’s still very deep, more so in the wilderness areas. Deer, elk, and moose, are starting to shed their antlers now. That warm spell and resulting bare patches in fields was a huge bonus for the deer and elk, as it exposed some feed for them. It also makes it a great place to look for shed antlers if one can walk to these areas. Then again they will most likely still be laying there with the April melt…ha ha. With all the New 2014 line of bows just released we have many of the new bows to play with so I have been playing a lot on the indoor range, which I really enjoy. Our club At L.O.S.T. Arrow Archery has recently started our 2014 winter leagues in the New Year, and already a Viking local Curtis Carrington has set the bar extremely high. We sh o ot what is c a ll e d a FITA Vegas round used worldwide with the leagues. It is the same rules, targets and scoring system high tech target

bow shooters use except we use the same bow hunter tackle we hunt with. The FITA round is shot and scored with ten-3 arrow rounds, for a total of thirty arrows and a perfect score is 300 points. Curtis shot a 290 score which is exceptional for a 100% bow hunter class bow. Since it seems that everyone nowadays is on “Facebook”, L.O.S.T. Arrow Archery has decided to open a page also, check it out with the new bows, tips, success stories, and club news. h t t p s : // w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /p a g e s / LO S T-A r r o w Archery/463862790381373 is our site, drop in and say “hi” and browse around, we just got started so bear with us. I think I’m getting a tan from the computer screen so I have to get outdoors and soak up some of that sunlight that is hanging around a little more each day. Bet you could use some also.

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The Vermilion Voice

Franklin

A Case Of Pickled Herring Franklin Wolters Columnist

Fo r th ose of you who aren’t acquainted with pickled herring, they are a staple food in Germany. Dad had a recipe that had been passed down from generation to generation from way back. The herring would come heavily salted in a nice little wooden cask and they had to be unpacked and cleaned and then soaked to get rid of some of the salt. Quite a messy procedure as I remember. After that was done the fish were cut up into pieces about 2 inches long and then packed in alternate layers of sliced onion and fish in a gallon jar. When the jar was full, a special pickle brine was poured into completely cover the onions and fish. The spices and all were carefully made to make the flavor just so. The jar was left in a cool place for a week or so! Now you can buy these little tidbits all done and ready, but in my childhood times it was do it yourself, or go without. I doubt you could find those little barrels of salted herring this side of Germany anyway. So now the pickled herring are set we’ll start the other side of the story. My Grandpa Wolters had passed away in the hospital in the fall of 1948 after a long series of operations and infection had set in and as antibiotics weren’t available he passed away. It was a very traumatic happening for a young lad of eleven and his passing really touched me as he was such a close and real part of my life. Things like that really affect our thoughts it seem so maybe just maybe that’s why

what happened-happened. Fast forward a couple of months and we’re at the supper table and Mom proudly sets the jar of these pickled herring before us. Nothing could please Dad more than these delicacies prepared just as he loved them and the look of delight on his face was wonderful to see. And of course I always did as I saw Dad doing and managed several of these pieces of fish and onion! Soon after supper we were all safely tucked into bed and were soon asleep. Sometime in the middle of the night I was awakened and was alarmed to be aware of a being, I’ll say standing beside my bed looking down at me. Now this being was just an outline with no features or expression but it reached out as if to touch me and of course I squirmed out of its reach. Now brother Elmer objected to being crowded and kind of held his place, so when this being bent over and extended his reach, I had to shove Elmer over again. Whatever it was seemed a bit annoyed and really came over again extending his reach. I think my scream probably loosened the shingles on the roof of our bedroom and in seconds the whole house was a bedlam of activity as everyone came running to see who was being murdered. It was a scene I’ll never ever forget. Of course Mom blamed it on a nightmare brought on by eating too much pickled herring. Be that as it may I know I never touch any again for years. Also I know that I kept my head covered for an even longer time, and as it thought about it I can’t ever think I was dreaming, because I was fully awake and saw what I saw. I really came to think Grandpa Wolters

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Songsingers and Music Bringers Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

‘ T h e Fu t u r e i s Unwritten’ is a 2007 documentary about Joe Strummer, former front man and primary songwriter for The Clash. The film highlight s many asp ec t s of th e man’s p ersonal an d public life but what resonates is a theme of the relationship between performer and audience. Throughout Strummer’s often tumultuous career, he held true to his stance that in order for music to be valid, it must remain relevant to the people who listen to it. Music must be inclusive, as intimate as a sing-along around a campfire. He seemed to feel a responsibility for keeping in touch with that grassroots sentiment, despite the challenge of the ever-increasing demands of fame. In January of this year, the voice o f l e g e n d a r y f o l k p i o n e e r, P e t e S e e g e r, w a s s i l e n c e d . Ev e r y o n e knows that name, even people who don’t care a hoot about folk roots

music, but especially the ones who do care deeply. Seeger utilized song for many purposes throughout his l o n g c a re e r. H e u s e d i t to s p e a k out ab out injustice. H e used it to unite people in optimism. He never wavered from his belief that music exists for and belongs to the people. Seeger demonstrated over and over that there is hardly anything in this world so uplifting and powerful as the sound of many voices united in song. Internationally renown songwriters deserve our respect and attention; they’ve achieved plenty. But only a very few walk that road. The space just outside the spotlight of fame is a crowded house rife with songwriters highly skilled but mostly unknown. These travelling bards of the Road Less Famous depend upon organizations like Home Routes, a non-profit that arranges regional and crosscountry tours, for their audiences. They depend upon music appreciators who develop community clubs

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and societies and whose members volunteer time and ser vices in exchange for the privilege of sharing great music in small places. Part of the beauty of smaller, more intimate venues, is the opportunity of building and sharing a sense of community. It’s the performer who takes the stage, but there’s often a sense of ‘we’re all in this together’ present at such events. No doubt, Seeger would have approved of such ambience. He viewed folk music and community as inseparable. Folk roots music, at least according to my rather broad definition, is simply music of the people. It ’s music that celebrates, recreates, and reflects our own stories. Folk music may include many styles, its form and scope evolving as we do. It’s a reflection of the world we occupy, both inside and outside of ourselves. Songwriters give voice to our shared stories while inviting us to add our own voices to the mix. S i n c e i t s i n c e p t i o n i n 19 9 6 , th e Vermilio n Fo lk Club has b e en

Vermilion Senior Centre News Sylvia Preteau Submitted The Seniors Centre has been busy with the planning and execution of their various activities. The first Military Whist Tournament took place on Feb. 7 with nine tables of players. The ladies decided they would prepare the dinner rather than have it catered. Everyone enjoyed the card playing as well as the roast beef dinner. Military Whist is popular at the Alberta 55+ Activities. The next week the regular scheduled crib doubles took place with 14 tables of card players. This popular event always draws a good

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Dawns Eats Dawn Hames Columnist

Fennel And Cabbage Salad Fennel is a vegetable that most of us are not familiar with. Growing up I had never even tasted fennel. Recently I came across research that is making this popular Mediterranean, mildly licorice tasting vegetable so valuable that you may even want to add it to your diet. Research findings from the American Association of Cancer Research, on the substance anethole, has shown anethole to be protective in lung, liver and colon cancer in animals, in which scientists were trying to chemically induce cancer. Anethole is antiinflammatory, and interferes with cancer cells being able to form. It also appears

to protect cells from chemical damage. Fennel contains significant amounts of anethole as well as the antioxidant vitamin C, quercitin, fiber, potassium, molybdenum, manganese, calcium, folate and iron among other nutrients. Fennel is not recommended for pregnant women to consume because fennel is known to stimulate the uterus. This salad combines the benefits of both cabbage and fennel with the added bonus of vitamin A from the carrots. Recent research has shown that compounds in cabbage are converted to isothiocyanates that provide protection in our bodies from breast, bladder, prostate and colon cancer. A study at the University of Otago in New Zealand has found that the isothiocyanates in cruciferous vegetable such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower can even cause cancer cells to destruct. A study in

Poland found that women that consumed four servings a week of cabbage had significantly lower breast cancer rates than women who consumed only one serving a week. Regularly eating raw or lightly steamed cabbage helps lower cholesterol. Cabbage is rich in antioxidants and exhibits anti inflammatory properties in our bodies. Cabbage juice aids in the healing of stomach ulcers and both cabbage and fennel improves digestive health. While we don’t usually think of cabbage as a source of vitamin C, it is interesting to note that one cup of cabbage provides 50 per cent of the daily recommended value of vitamin C and 91 per cent of DRV of vitamin K. Amazingly cabbage also has omega three in the form of alpha linolenic acid. Both cabbage and fennel score low on the glycemic index and is a good choice to prevent blood sugar spikes. Cabbage

has only 33 calories per cup, making it a perfect diet food that is packed with healthy vitamins. Red cabbage is a nutrient powerhouse with six to eight times more antioxidant abilities than green cabbage. For this salad I grate the bulb and part of the stalk as need to make up the two cups. Fennel and Cabbage Salad 4 cups green and red cabbage chopped finely or grated 2 cups grated fennel bulb and stalk 2 grated carrots 2 tablespoons chopped red or sweet onion Dressing 3/4 cup salad dressing or olive oil mayonnaise Combine the cabbage, fennel, carrots and onion in a large bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise.

Mixed Up Submitted There is a two-letter word that perhaps has more meaning than any other twoletter word, and that is “UP.” It’s easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we waken in the morning, why do we wake UP? At a meeting, why does a topic come UP? Why do we speak UP and why are the officers UP for election and why is it UP to the secretary to write UP a report? We call UP our friends, we use it to brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver, we warm UP the leftovers and clean UP the kitchen. We lock UP the house and some guys fix UP the old car. At other times the little word has real

special meaning: People stir UP trouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses. To be dressed is one thing but to be dressed UP is special. And this is confusing: A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP. We open UP a store in the morning, but we close it UP at night. We seem to be pretty mixed UP about UP. To be knowledgeable of the proper uses of UP, look UP the word in the dictionary. In a desk size dictionary, UP takes UP almost a quarter of the page and definitions add UP to about thirty. If you are UP to it, you might try building a UP list, a list of the many ways UP is used. It will take UP a lot of your time, but if you don’t give UP, you may wind UP with a

Olympic Torch On Display At The Voice Karen Nedzielski Reporter The Lakeland Rowing Club is holding a fundraising auction of an iconic 2010 Vancouver Olympic Torch. T h e n o n-p rof i t o rg a n iz ati o n i s looking to build a boat house to shelter the group’s equipment, as they have suffered damage from Mother Nature’s elements including the 2010 hail storms which hit the Vermilion area, causing damage to homes, yards and vehicles. The torch itself was donated by a

person who, at this time, wishes to remain anonymous but felt it would go to a good cause. The torch has been making visits to some of the businesses in the area and The Vermilion Voice is where it will be on display all this week. We encourage everyone to stop by and see the torch and place your bids. The starting bid was set at $1,000 and each week the current bid status will be updated. The next stop for the torch is Lakeland College where it will be on display from March 3 - 7.

Clarification The Clandonald School Review Community Consultation is scheduled for tonight, Monday, Feb. 24, not as submitted for Feb. 25. Sorry for the confusion.

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ATTENTION CLANDONALD PARENTS AND COMMUNITY We want to remind you about the serious nature of the meeting on February 24, at 7:00 pm. at the Clandonald School. In spite of Buffalo Trails Public School Board’s assurance that this is “not a motion to close the school”, the procedure is clearly similar to Tulliby Lake school closure in 2011. We cannot be passive, as this affects our community as a whole. Reinstating a school/division closure within this school division is unprecedented. Clandonald is on the threshold of growth, seeing major changes already, any part of a school closure is shortsighted. Only 3 years later, Tulliby Lake is rebuilding its school system from scratch. We do NOT want to be in the same situation The Review Committee

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Issue 501

Local News

Arena Zamboni Beyond Repair Karen Nedzielski Reporter

The Vermilion Arena Zamboni is in need of major repairs which may not be cost effective and the Town may be looking at replacing the machine a year ahead of schedule. The 1998 model Zamboni was originally scheduled for replacement in 2016 but was bumped up after concerns with its age, potential failure and repair costs. The Parks, Recreation and Culture

board of Vermilion reviewed a few options and have also had a complete evaluation by Industrial Machines from Edmonton and of all the options researched, the committee felt the best course of action would be to replace the aging machine. The facility currently has a rental machine from Industrial Machines which will be used for the remainder of the season. The cost of replacing the Zamboni is estimated at $111,000 minus approximately $5,000 to $7,000 for the trade-in value of the older machine. If a machine is

purchased from Industial Machines, 80 per cent of the rental fee would be applied to the cost of the new machine. A more costly electric machine was looked at for the fact that it was very efficient to operate per day. The estimate for that machine was approximately $150,000 minus a $10,000 trade-in. At the end of 2014, the Town of Vermilion will have $76,000 set aside for the replacement of the Zamboni and in the proposal to council, it would take approximately one year from order day to build the new machine.

Shawn Bell, Community Service Director for the Town of Vermilion, said the Town could apply for a Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Grant for the new machine and if approved, could receive funding for approximately half of the project. Members of Council moved a motion to set aside $60,000 from its reserves for the replacement of the arena Zamboni. The Town would apply for the CFEP Grant in hopes of covering the cost for the machine.

Town Strikes Lease Deal With Doctors Karen Nedzielski Reporter

Over the past few months Town of Vermilion Manager Dion Pollard, has been working with the physicians at the Midtown Medical Clinic to draft a Lease Agreement that will be encompassing regarding the staffing, use of supplies, facility costs, overhead costs in general, and liability insurance. At the previous Town Council meeting members asked Pollard to look at including a business interruption clause in the case of fire or such elements which may render the building temporarily unusable. Another concern was obtaining a damage deposit from the leasers, for upon the departure of a physician, and the facil-

ity requiring repairs, painting or replacement of clinic items. Pollard expressed that obtaining a first month’s rent along with a damage deposit, totaling $13,000 might be a difficult payment to come up with for the incoming doctors. Council asked Pollard if he could possibly work out a pay schedule for the damage deposit over the course of a few months. Upon reviewing agreements from other Medical Clinics, both parties involved finalized a draft that Pollard said appeared to be satisfactory with the physicians. One major concerns with retaining physicians in Vermilion is the operational costs associated with operating the clinic. Since the Town assumed operations, the costs have been averaging in the range of $18,000 to $22,000 per month of which at this time physicians have been paying

the associated costs. In 2013 the Town of Vermilion approved physicians not be charged any more than $6,500 per month until new physicians were recruited and the physicians were extremely appreciative of the decision. Pollard’s proposal to Council stated the physicians were satisfied with the staffing and overall quality of the clinic the Town is providing to their businesses. The most outstanding issue in terms of costs is the monthly overhead the physicians receive on a per-month basis. Currently the Town sends an invoice each month which outlines the monthly costs associated however, it is time consuming and not consistent from month to month. The proposal to Council stated both the Town and physicians would both like to have the amount of overhead costs at a set

rate so they can plan accordingly with the Town’s goal to break even on the operations of the clinic, at the very least. With a new physician proposed to start mid to late 2014, Pollard proposed the Town’s costs are a little bit lower in the first half of the year to make it affordable for the physicians and will remain consistent throughout the entire year once a fourth physicians is working out of the clinic, which he said will assist in making up the costs lost early in 2014. Council members moved to accept the proposed lease agreement with the amendment to have Pollard negotiate a damage deposit suitable to both parties involved.

Altex Energy Gets Town Council’s Support Karen Nedzielski Reporter

With the second proposed site within the County of Vermilion River for oil transportation company, Altex Energy, the Town of Vermilion has once again thrown their support behind the company and voted to offer a letter of support as Altex attempts to now set up shop west of Vermilion. Althou gh Altex En ergy has not

requested the letter, Town of Vermilion Council members voted to provide the company with its formal support of the second proposed site. The first proposed site, east of Vermilion, was turned down by County of Vermilion River Council last month following a Public Hearing which had a number of area residents step forward with their concerns for the site location. The second proposed site is located approximately six miles west of Vermil-

ion between Range Roads 74 and 75, just north of Highway 16. The Voice contacted Randy Meyer, Vice-President Business Development and Logistics with Altex Energy, who said their company provides the safe transportation of oil products via railcars. When Altex started looking for a site for the proposed oil to railcar facility, he said Vermilion was one of the first places Altex looked at. Meyer said that approximately 12 adjacent landowners have already been

contacted and have been provided information packages regarding the proposed facility. Meyer added that if the second proposed site is turned down, Altex Energy will most likely look for a facility site outside the County of Vermilion River. A Public Hearing for the matter is scheduled for Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Vermilion Regional Centre.

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School News

J.R. Robson News Shawna Craig Submitted

Marauder Curlers Move On To Zones The Captain Hook Crew sold Candy Grams during the week of Feb. 10 to 14 and were distributed after lunch on Valentine’s Day to both ye olde Sea Dogs and the Lassies. Students seemed very excited to see each other’s faces when they were delivered. The Pirate Crews next event is a Twin Day on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Students and staff are encouraged to do their dress and do their hair like a friend. Shiver Me Timbers! On the weekend of Feb. 7 - 8, the Senior Girls Basketball team gave more than the ol’ heave ho, they won GOLD! The team beat Cold Lake High School in their first game, and then Athabasca High school in the semi-finals. They did it again against Assumption high school in the gold medal game. Congrat-

ulations to Erin Lychak, Erin Ray, Jesse Axely, Julia McKimmon, Nicole Narwot, Nicole Frankiw, Trisha Mead and Trista Throndson. The girls have clearly proven that teamwork and dedication pay off! The Marauders Sr. Boys and Girls basketball teams held their V-DAY classic basketball tournament this past weekend. Both teams played very well with the boys finishing second and the girls finishing fourth. Thanks to all the parents, staff, students, and volunteers who made the tournament possible. Thanks also to Remax Prairie Reality, Apple Drugs, Boston Pizza, and Subway for their generous sponsorship of the event! The Girls Team are heading to Lashburn on Wednesday, Feb. 25 for an exhibition game. Curling Zones took place in St. Paul on Feb 21 - 22. All three teams have qualified to move on to Zones. The Mixed team

won all three games and were undefeated. Stayed tuned for their results! Mrs. Baker and the Grade 11 Language Arts class is off to see Deathtrap at the Mayfield Dinner Theatre in Edmonton on March 19. On April 16, the Grade 10 class have the opportunity to see Romeo and Juliet at the Citadel. Permission slips and payment are due by March 14. Mrs. Baker is also looking for a parent volunteer supervisor to join them for this trip. Please contact Mrs. Baker at chris.baker@btps.ca if you would like to volunteer. Don’t forget all your gear on Thursday, Feb. 25 for the annual school ski trip to Table Mountain. Dates to Remember are Feb. 26 Anti Bullying – Pink Shirt Day, Feb. 27 Ski Trip for all Grades, Mar. 5 Early Dismissal, Mar. 6 & 7 No School, Mar. 31 PAC Meeting 7 p.m.

Marauders’ V-Day Basketball

Pictures here is Marauder Morgan MacMillan, at the V DAY Cla ssic basketball tournament held on Feb. 14 and 15. Photo submitted.

An Afternoon With The Red Hatters

Christine Smith, Coordinator for the Vermilion Valley Lodge, had the Red Hatters in on Feb. 20 serving homemade treats, coffee and tea to the residents. They also did some singing and a hilarious skit. Everyone enjoyed themselves visiting and very much appreciated the ladies coming in for the afternoon. For those of you who don’t know who the Red Hatters are, they are a retired group of very nice ladies who do what they please. They wear red hats and purple clothes and if it’s their birthday month they wear it the other way around. Back Row: Elna Eidsvik, Marjorie Osinchuk, June Clark, Tillie Heineman, Therese Smith, Ruth Pettigrew, Anne Rogan, Queen – Rosemarie Johnston Middle Row: Gwen Kibblewhite, Mary Chodakowski, Lilian Wilson, Irene Hierlmeier. Front Row: Judy Wysocki, Jane Mercier, Treasurer – Lil Sweet, Eleanor Bauer, Gert Isert. Photo Angelle Lemire.

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Dewberry School News Susanna Pankiw Submitted

Open Season At Dewberry School? Stealth, concentration and anticipation were all part and parcel of the herd of camouflaged staff and students that trekked the trails of Dewberry School last week. One would have thought they were at the offices of the Duck Commander Company as disguised hunters paraded

into their classrooms clad in green and black, some even holding plastic Tupperware cups that would make Si Robertson proud! While they pursued knowledge of literary devices and stalked subtraction of decimals and whole numbers they still had time to come out of their blinds and enjoy the excitement of the Canadian women’s hockey team win of an Olympic gold medal! Prior to the open season day, staff members from the school donned aprons and sported kitchen utensils to prepare

Enjoying Watching Women’s Hockey Photos submitted.

2014 FITNESS CLASSES

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pancake supper for the Dewberry Agriculture Society’s Volunteer Appreciation Supper and Family Skate event. Although it was a free supper, these volunteers still shared pieces of their big hearts, by donating $192.55 to the school’s breakfast program. That should keep their program supplied for a few weeks! With camo gear removed, the basketball and badminton players continued to practice their moves. Darci McMillan, Curt Orbeck and Dan Blatchford’s expert advice and encouragement are beneficial to the teams’ improvement and sustained love for these sports. Keep up the great work. Hunting doesn’t come without retrospect and this week the Interval Home reminded Dewberry School that they were definitely entitled to look back on a wonderful act of kindness they shared with the organization. The school received a thank you letter from the agency for their Christmas donation of six boxes of groceries. These food donations assist with the enormous task of providing wholesome, appetizing meals and snacks for

Camo Day At Dewberry School the women and children that need to stay here. This is a hunter’s prize worth mounting. It is marvellous to see that Dewberry School is full of such amazingly considerate people. As the playing field clears and the season is declared closed, the educational hunters of Dewberry School will fold up their camouflage and tuck away their duck whistles but the hunt for knowledge will endure!

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School News

Vermilion Elementary School Karen King Submitted 60 Minute Kids Club A Success At VES Our AR Assembly took place on Feb. 19. As of that date, VES students had 9,100 total points from AR. They a re sh o oti n g fo r a ye a r e n d g o a l of 14,000 points. On Feb. 27, any students reaching their midway goal will be receiving sundaes. We would like to welcome three student teachers to VES – Miss Fraser

(kindergar ten), Miss Gar tner (2A), and Mrs. Zelensky (2C). They started on Feb. 19 and will be here for nine weeks doing their final prac ticum called AFX (Advanced Field Xperience). Our ‘Be Fit For Life’ programming star ted on Feb. 21. Cur tis Gorkoff and Tammy Klatt will be coming in to

A great big thank you goes out to our VES families for the generous support that our breakfast program has been receiving. Each month we have been sending home a letter with a different grade level listing some of the different items that we use regularly to keep our free breakfast program up and running. So far the letter has gone home with the Grade every Grade 1-6 physical education three, four, five, and six classes and class on Fridays and teaching about the response has been overwhelming. physical literacy. This will go until Thank you. As always, the commuMay 9. nity has also been very supportive. We appreciate Harp’s Family Foods, East-Alta Co-op, and the Vermilion Standard for their continued support. Jan. 23-25, Mrs. Moses and Mrs. Webb attended a Shaping Futures Tues. -Thur. 5-11 conference. The conference focused Fri. - Sat. 11-11 o n co m p reh ensive sch o o l h ealth, Hours extend during performances which is a framework for supporting improvements in student’s educa4901 50th Ave • 306-825-5885 tional outcomes, while addressing www.therootce.ca school health in a planned and integrate d way. M rs. M oses an d M rs.

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Webb attended sessions focused on student engagement, physical activity, student mental health, healthy eating, and staff wellness, to name a few. They networked with other schools and specialists, bringing back with them many fun and exciting ideas that we will be seeing at our school in the near future. The 60 Minute Kids Club has been g oin g ver y well. Lot s of kids a n d adults have been tracking their food and water intake, sleep habits, exercise, and screen habits. VES is ranked fifth in Alberta and twelfth in Canada. This program will run into March, so it is never too late to sign on and join in the fun. Right now, we have 191 VES students tracking and would love more. Just go to www.60minkidsclub. org and get tracking. Dates to remember are Feb. 13 Mar. 4 – Pizza Fundraiser, Feb. 26 – Pink T-Shirt Day, Feb. 27 – AR Celebration Day, Feb. 28 – Report Cards go home, Mar. 5 – Early Dismissal at 2 p.m., Mar. 6 & 7 – Teachers’ Convention – No School, Mar. 12 & 13 – P-T Interviews, Mar. 17 – PAC Meeting at 7 p.m., Mar. 19 – AR Assembly at 10:45.

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Lori-Ann Cohoe Professional Corporation Barrister - Solicitor - Mediator Box 187, 4925 - 50 Street Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R2 phone: 780-632-6901 fax: 780-632-6902 lcohoe@cohoelaw.com

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Vermilion and Area Home Businesses B & J RENOVATIONS

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Vermilion Breeders Co-op Financing Available for Bred Cows, Bred Cows with Calves at Side, and Bred Heifers Rick Rewuski #97 Centre Street, Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0 Ph: (780) 847-4166 Fax: (780) 847-4944

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Community Calendar TOWN OF VERMILION COMMUNITY CALENDAR MARCH 2014 1

For more information or to add your events to the next Vermilion Community Calendar

Kids Carnival-New York Theme, hosted by Kids for Kids DI Parent’s Society, 4-6pm, Regional Centre

Call Bonnie Walsh at the TOWN OF VERMILION 853-5358 or email: bwalsh@vermilion.ca

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion River Archers, Youth 6:30-7:30pm, Adults 7:30-8:30pm, Contact Ken 780-853-7002 or Ron 780-853-5046

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion River Archers, Youth 6:30-7:30pm, Adults 7:30-8:30pm

Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 9:30-11:30am Senior’s & Casual Curling,1-3pm Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Microsoft Word Level 2-Webinar, Mar. 17-Apr.14, 6:30-8:30pm CLASS, Lakeland College Vermilion River Archers, Youth 6:30-7:30pm, Adults 7:30-8:30pm

Sarah Van Concert, Jean Wright Concert Series, First United Church, 7pm, $10

4TH Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, 7-8am, Regional Centre, tickets available at Parkview Alliance Church, $15 each Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 9:30-11:30am Senior’s & Casual Curling, 1-3pm Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre Junior Curling After-School League, Registration, 3:45-5:30, Vermilion Curling Rink Shrove Pancake Supper, St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 5-6:30pm Town Council Mtg., 7pm, Council Chambers Town Hall Spanish 1, 7-8:30pm. CLASS, Lakeland College

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion River Archers, Youth 6:30-7:30pm, Adults 7:30-8:30pm Cake Decorating-Spring Bouquet Giant Cupcake, CLASS, 6:30-9:30pm, Glad Tidings Church

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library,10:30am Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 1pm Quilter’s Guild School of Hope, 4-10pm, contact Cindi 780-8536531

Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 9:30-11:30am Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall,10am – 1pm. Contact Evelyn 780-853-4669 Senior’s & Casual Curling,1-3pm Town Council Mtg., 7pm, Council Chambers Town Hall

Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 9:30-11:30am Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall,10am – 1pm. Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre Canadian Firearms Safety Course, March 25 & 26, CLASS, 6-9:30pm, Provincial Bldg.

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library,10:30a m

M.O.P.S (Mothers of Preshoolers), Glad Tidings Church, 9:30am Rhyme Time, Vermilion Public Library, 10:15am Cribbage Doubles, Seniors’ Centre, 10am Senior’s & Casual Curling, 1-3pm Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 10am & Sammy’s Restaurant, 7pm

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library,10:30am

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library,10:30am Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 1pm Mixed Bonspiel, March 26-30, contact Andrew McCrae, 780-581-5010 Quilter’s Guild School of Hope, 4-10pm

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Build It With Power Tools, CLASS, March 7,8,14&15, Lakeland College

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre

Rhyme Time, Vermilion Public Library, 10:15am Senior’s & Casual Curling, 1-3pm Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 7pm Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 7pm

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Ukrainian Dance Festival, March 21-23, Alumni Hall Theater

Wherever There’s A Will There’s A Way, Will Preparation, CLASS, 1-2:30pm. Lakeland College

Feelin’ Groovy – Starring Jim Witter, presented by Vermilion Allied Arts, 8pm, Alumni Theater, Lakeland College.

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Active Events for Active Families, Vermilion Wellness Coalition, Lakeland College, Snack Class at 10:30-12, Swimming 1-3pm, Free

Vermilion Folk Club Open Stage, Legion, 7:30pm

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Crossword Puzzles ACROSS 1 Arc 6 The alphabet 10 Spot 14 Helped 15 Lure 16 Veer 17 Alcove 18 Sky light 19 Duke 20 Island inhabitant 22 Garden tools 24 Dignitary 25 Negative battery terminal 27 BB Player Abdul Jabar 29 Excavator 32 Killed in action 33 Promissory note 34 Clothing stitches 37 Eats 41 Standard golf scores 43 Welkin 44 Wish 45 Winter precipitation 46 Sacred poem 48 Legume

49 Hubbub 51 In flight Nausea 54 Upon (2 wds.) 56 Good 57 __ Lanka 58 Member of an Arizona Indian tribe 60 Bread enriching vitamin 64 Island 66 Loiter 68 What’s beyond the planet 69 Flutter 70 Green Gables dweller 71 Santa’s helpers 72 Can 73 Memorization 74 Nuts

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Exporting Countries 40 Watery 1 Talk back 42 Spank 2 Pocket bread 46 Well-liked 3 Eve’s husband 47 Presence 4 Put more 50 No. eggs in a ammunition in package 5 Musician (3 wds.) 52 Lifts 6 Abdominal 53 Basic muscles (abbr.) 54 Toothbrush brand 7 Clean in water 55 Naught 8 Hello! 56 Tremendous 9 Stripes 57 Divan 10 Compass point 59 Taboo 11 Work hard 12 Religious holiday 61 Cavern 62 Chilled 13 Bark 63 Loch __ monster 21 Opp. of yeses 65 Southwestern 23 Slide on snow Indian 26 Trim 67 Fixed charge 28 Every 29 Souses 30 Colored horse 31 European monetary unit 35 Precedes an alias 36 Shiny balloon material 38 Shoshonean 39 Organization of Petroleum

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Issue 501 February 24, 2014

The Vermilion Voice

School News

Mannville School News Susan Obrigewitch Submitted

Mannville’s Class of 2012 Donate uniforms The senior high mixed team consisting of Brandon Lyster, Andrea Bury, Karlee Melnyk and Davin Charron along with coach Mrs. Tara Tod, travelled to Lloydminster and competed in the District 2 playoffs in Lloydminster on Thursday, Feb. 13. Their first game against J.R. Robson was a close one, with a loss by one point in an extra end. The team’s second game was an easy win against Lloydminster Composite High School. The third game of the day was against Holy Rosary High

School where they were defeated. As a result, Mannville School Senior Mixed Curling team will be one of the four teams that moved on to compete in zone playoffs in St. Paul. Elementary students will have an afternoon with Steve Harmer, a magician from Calgary who uses magic and entertainment to motivate and inspire students. In his show, students will learn that being a hero means to help, encourage , respect and put others first. Miss Cusack’s Grade 5 class READ, and SCORED! They scored tickets to the Feb. 26 Oil Kings game against the Medicine Hat Tigers. Each student in Grade 5 had to achieve a reading goal for the month

in order to be entered into a draw. We are proud of them for achieving the goal. Our school was fortunate to receive uniforms donated by the Graduating Class of 2012. The uniforms are “top-notch” and were embroidered to recognize the grad class, “Donated by the Graduating Class of 2012”. Not only did this class purchase the uniforms but they also contributed a substantial amount of money to the Village of Mannville targeted to assist with the Cenotaph restoration costs. Thank you to the Graduating Class of 2012. Jordan Bury, Darcy Charron, Samantha Derksen, Jesse Dufault, John Higgins, Dawn King, Stephen Konieczny, John McLaughlin, Matt McMinis, Megan

Myhovich, Kim Mytz, John Storch, Kelby Symington, Kelsey Wascherol, Paige Whiting and Levi Wonsik. Mannville School staff and students wish you all well and hope that you are enjoying your young adult lives. Parent volunteers are needed for the MEFA Casino in Camrose on September 4 and 5, 2014. Please contact Jim Storch at jlstorch@reaverspaintball.ca or 780-5810952 cell if you are able to help out. A reminder that even if you are not requested to come in for a parent teacher interview, you can still phone the school and request one. There will be elementary interviews on Tuesday, March 4 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“The Once” Will Make A Stop In Vermilion Karen Nedzielski Reporter

“The O nce” musical trio will b e making a visit to Vermilion’s Legion Hall on Saturday, March 2, hosted by the Vermilion Folk Club. The three members of the group are Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale who combine their voices to produce a soulful, Newfoundland sound. The three actors turned musicians music comes from a different

east coast style, leaving the pub and dock high energy sounds to a more “quieter and thoughtful place.” The trio has toured throughout Canada and Europe and the Folk Club was lucky enough to snag them for a performance on their way through western Canada. “The Once” has won several East Coast music and Canadian Folk Music Awards and are sure to enter tain ticket holders for the Vermilion show. Photo Renita Fillatre.

Westgold Farms & Kuzio Farms 6th Annual Simmental Bull Sale

Proudly presents

THE ONCE

SALUTES OUR FARMERS MARCH 10TH

FOR THE HOURS SPENT WORKING THE LAND, AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUTTING FOOD ON OUR TABLES

JOIN US IN THIS SALUTE TO AGRICULTURE ... CALL: 780-853-6305 OR EMAIL: VERMILIONVOICE@GMAIL.COM TO BOOK YOUR MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION

SUNDAY, March 2nd 7:00 PM Vermilion Legion Hall Tickets $20.00 Tickets available at Vermilion Credit Union or the door.

Open Potluck - 5:30 PM Bring a dish to share, plates & cutlery.

Saturday, March 1, 2014 1:00 pm. at Nilsson Bros Auction, Vermilion, AB Complimentary Luncheon at 11:30 am. Selling 85+Thick BeefyBulls These bulls are semen tested, guaranteed breeding bulls. Red & Black Full Bood and Full Fleck Bulls. For more information or to order a catalogue contact:

West Gold Farms – Ken Gilbert @ 780-593-2103 Kuzio Farms- Dale Kuzio @ 780-658-2350 Jim Pulyk @ Nilsson Bros Auction, Vermilion, AB. @ 780-853-5372 or cell 780-853-0626

Jim Smith Memorial Junior Bonspiel Feb 7 & 8, 2014

Thank you from Vermilion Junior Curling members to the following for making our bonspiel such a success! Thank you to KFC (BLCO Ent.) for donation of trophies. Thank you also to Vermilion Rotary Club, Dundonald Homes Ltd. and UFA Farm Supply Vermilion for donations.

AFSC May Theatres Agland – John Deere Northside Farm Ltd. ATB Financial Oldenburg, Roger and Sonia Bi-Systems Electric & Controls Ltd. Re/Max Prairie Realty College Park Motor Products Rock Solid Nitrogen Craig’s Vermilion Ltd. Rocky Mountain Equipment CPS (Crop Protection Services) Rona Hardware Deborah A. Tovell Prof. Corp. S&R Investments (Ron and Sandi Roth) Eastalta Co-op Ltd. Stewart Realty Evelyn McCrae Twice As Nice Heather Nedohin team UFA (Selte Fuels) Ireland Farm Equipment Ltd. Vermilion Chrysler Ltd. John Wasylik and Sons Construction Vermilion Credit Union Ltd. KFT Agro Inc. (Tovell/Kern Elevator) WRW Chartered Accountant Lakeland College Webb’s Ford, Machinery & Fertilizer Long’s Value Drug Mart Western Financial Group In Memory of Paul Mudryk Your Dollar Store With More Thank you also to all the Junior Curling Parents, Coaches, Helpers and Our Iceman Nick Wolfe!

The Vermilion Voice February 24, 2014

Issue 501

4H News

Mannville 4H Multi Club Report Payton Konieczny, Mannville Multi Club Reporter Submitted

O n Feb. 13 we had a M ulti Club meeting. All projects updated us on what they are doing. T h e Sh e e p clu b ha s a f i el d tr i p planned for March 5. Anyone form the other projects are welcome to j o i n th e m . T h ey a re g o i n g to th e college to see the sheep facilities and see the baby lambs. They are meeting there at 2:30 p.m. The Horse club had a meeting on Feb. 11 and riding clinic s on Feb. 2 a n d 16. O n Feb. 16 Ra nia Pitre helped us learn some par ts of the horse by letting the kids put stickers on her horse Duster. Our leaders are setting up some very intere s ti n g c l i n i c s i n t h e n ex t co u p l e of months for us. Equin e d entis t, saddle fitting, Northlands field trip and riding dates. We are also think-

in g of havin g a t wo-day clinic on Trick Training for our horses. The Woodworking club has been working on their dog houses and are thinking of having a raffle on one of them. Those members that attended the district dance in Innisf ree on Jan. 18 had a great time. It was a “Western” theme, complete with decorations. We’d like to thank the volunteers that put the dance on for us. O n Fe b . 9 w e h e l d o u r M u l t i Club Communications Competition. The speeches and presentations were great and we all shared a pot luck soup, sandwich and dessert lunch. The winners for the Junior speeches were Aiden Marshall, first, and Payton Konieczny, second. For Junior presentations first place went to Blake Cadman with second g o i n g to Sh elby C a d ma n. Fo r th e Intermediate speeches Reanne Ewa s h ko cl a i m e d f i r s t p l a ce wi th J a i d e n E s c h u k t a k i n g s e co n d . I n the Senior speech categor y it was Courtney Jackson winning first and

Davin Charron taking second. And finally in the Senior presentations Alysha Pelletier won first place. All first place winners will attend D is tri c t s i n I n nis fre e o n Fe b. 2 2. R e g i o n a l ’s a r e i n Wa i n w r i g h t o n March 8 for those that advance. D a te re m i n d e r s fo r 4 H a re Fe b 2 2 - D i s tr i c t C o m m u n i c a ti o n s i n I n n is fre e, M a r. 1 - D is tr i c t cu r l-

i n g i n I n n i s f r e e, M a r. 5 - S h e e p clu b f iel d tri p, M a r. 8 - Re g io na l Communications - Wainwright, Mar. 9 - Mannville Multi Club Laser tag in Edmonton, Mar. 13 - Multi meeting 7 p.m., Mar. 14 - Canadian Judging Competition, Mar, 28 - 29 Spring Fling Two Hills.

Innisfree-Minburn 4H Club Report club held their February meeting on Brody Pocock tied for second, for Wednesday the 5th. intermediate Megan Rudolf won first, and Logan Nott won 2nd, for seniors On January 18, the Innisfree senior L a r a m i e A n d e r s o n wo n f i r s t a n d Morgan Nott, ha ll h e l d th e 4- H d is tr i c t d a n ce. Quinn Hlus won 2nd and for presenInnisfree-Minburn 4h beef club Everyone had a great time. Febru- tation Morgan and Teagan Nott won Submitted ary 9th we had our public speaking. first. We would like to wish everyone This year Tyson Rudolf won first for good luck to everyone at regionals. The Innisfree-Minburn 4-H beef juniors, and Courtney Cannan and On February 17th the village of Innis-

free had a skating party which our club happily volunteered to help with the concession. Our next meeting will be held on March 5th in the Minburn curling rink at 7:00pm.

Coming Events PANCAKE SUPPER Shrove Tuesday Tues. March 4, 2014 at 5:30-7:00 p.m. Cost: Free (will offering) Location: Faith Lutheran Church 4514-55 Ave., Vermilion

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Horoscope/Sudoku and Solutions Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

May 21-Jun. 20 Find solutions, but don't Being accommodating will Intellect mixed with enthusiasm will bring you implement your plans just lead to further requests. closer to your long-term Don't let anyone take yet. Bide your time and goals. Someone from advantage of you. only use the alternative you have come up with if Compliments are nice, but your past might be make sure you are being sending you mixed necessary. Keeping the signals. Don't get sucked peace will enable you to reimbursed properly for in to an uncertain manipulate your position the contributions you make. Focus on personal situation. strategically when the improvement, not on time is right. helping others.

Jun. 21-Jul. 22 Look for the new and exciting. Try something different and visit people and places that offer mental stimulation and the chance to grow spiritually, emotionally and intellectually. Include someone you love in your journey and it will improve your relationship.

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

A change will do you good. A different point of view or way of doing things will motivate you to make changes at home or within your social group. Make a subtle change to your appearance and you'll boost your confidence.

Get your house in order. Expect someone to complain if you haven't lived up to a promise that you made. Plan to do something special that will help smooth things over. Adding to your entertainment at home will win points.

Use incentives to get others to pitch in. Emotional manipulation and shouting will lead to a bigger problem and possible isolation. Use brains over brawn and you will find a way to get things done and have time for pleasure.

What you do for others will pay off. Consider ways to brighten your home or turn it into a gathering place for innovative people. Make plans to spend time with the ones you love or do whatever you can to spice up your life.

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Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 You'll give the wrong impression if you let your emotions take over. Don't exaggerate about what you have or can contribute. You will be held accountable and must proceed with caution when asked to make a commitment.

Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Observe what everyone else does or says. Gather information, but refrain from letting anyone know where you stand. There will be far too many variables and changes that can lead to a tight spot if you are too quick to divulge your position.

Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Reevaluate what you have to offer and you'll find an innovative way to generate more cash. Work on what you enjoy doing most. Don't be afraid to do things differently. Positive change is within your reach.

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Feb. 19-Mar. 20 A change of attitude is likely to develop due to a situation that affects your reputation or position. Damage control can be helpful, but it must be done with precision, truth and conviction. A partnership can cost you if you are gullible or too accommodating.

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Issue 501 February 24, 2014

The Vermilion Voice

AWNA Blanket and Local Classiﬁeds AUCTIONS

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign call 780-440-1860. 8TH ANNUAL Red Deer Collector Car Auction & Speed Show, March 14 - 16/14, Red Deer Westerner Park. Exhibitor space available. Consign your car. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. GUN & SPORTSMAN AUCTION. March 1, 10 a.m. Firearms, ammo, parts, accessories, militaria, & more! Unreserved! No buyers fee! Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666; www. scribnernet.com.

AUTO PARTS

WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. Trucks up to 3 tons. North-East Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster).

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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FEED AND SEED

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COMING EVENTS

LEARN THE LATEST about Celiac Disease and a Gluten-Free diet at the Canadian Celiac Association National Conference, May 30 - June 1, 2014, Calgary. Visit the gluten-free market. Everyone welcome. Register at www.calgaryceliac.ca; 403-237-0304.

Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. FOR SALE - To be Moved. Various sizes and styles of buildings available. For further information call 1-866-451-6395 / 1-403-279-6395 or visit www.mccannsbldgmovers.com. STEEL BUILDING SALE. “The Big Year End Clear Out!” 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

MANUFACTURED HOMES

PREOWNED 1856 SQ FT Modular Office for sale. 4 offices, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, reception and ample storage space. $120,000. Must be moved. Phone 1-877-504-5005; www.jandelhomes.com. SHOP AND COMPARE! Then let United Homes Canada get you the best value on a new TripleM home! Starting at only $92,500. Delivery conditions apply. 142 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie. 1-800-461-7632; www.unitedhomescanada.com.

FOR SALE

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888-263-8254. DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home

PERSONALS

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SERVICES

ATTENTION HOME BUILDERS! No Warranty = No Building Permit. Contact Blanket Home Warranty for details. 1-888-925-2653; www.blanketltd.ca. CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/1800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com. GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com. DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161. DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500. BBB rated A+. BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

Voice Classiﬁed and Careers Acreage For Sale 1 mile north of Innisfree on HighEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Lakeland College Student Managed Farm is looking way 870 (11202 TWP Rd. 512). New water well, for custom seeders for the upcoming season. If in- power natural gas & phone, approx. 10 acres, fenced & lots of trees / with old house & barn. Phone 780terested, please contact 780-603-7516. 632-7934 after 8 p.m.

FARM BUILDINGS

STANDARD HILL

CONNECTION BULL SALE

MARCH 9, 1 PM MDT 41 Black Angus Yearlings, 22 Polled Hereford 2 Year Old Bulls, 6 Polled Hereford Yearling Bulls, 15 Black Angus Yearling Heifers, 10 Polled Hereford Yearling Heifers

at the Standard Hill Angus Sale Barn Maidstone, SK

Stephen 306-893-2298 Jake 306-825-6082

FOR SALE FOR SALE SW-28-52-8-W4, County of Minburn, 13 miles North of Mannville. 3 miles East of 881, R.R. 84 TWP. 524. 160 acres, $500,000 O.B.O. (terms available). Call 780-632-9454.

Catalogue : www.shlivestock.com SERVICES

FRANKLIN WOLTERS, BOOK in Paper back Now Out “Memories of life on Grizzly Bear Coulee.” Call Franklin for sale locations or book signing events 780-853-7520. Black Angus Bulls for Sale, Yearling and 2 yr olds, Semen tested & ready to go by mid-April. Phone You will like our prices! Take the time to give us a call! Mike Chase, Waveny Angus Farm Ltd., 780-853- Lloydminster 780-875-6636, Toll Free # 1-8882275 or 780-853-3384. 858-1011.

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER Carillion Alberta is currently seeking permanent full time for Dewberry and seasonal Vermilion areas Job duties may include but are not limited to: Operating a snowplow truck, cracksealing, highway inspection,sign and guardrail repairs, gravel, sand or asphalt hauling, paving, etc. Shift-work and the ability to respond 24/7 during winter months will be required. Applicants must have a valid Class 3 drivers license with air endorsement, grade ten education or higher. Preferred applicants will have construction and/or hauling experience and a Class 1 driver’s license. Carillion offers competitive wages and benefits. 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

Vermilion Voice

OBITUARY / THANK YOU

Alice McNamara, long time resident of the Landonville district, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2014 in the Wainwright Long Term Care Centre at the age of 96. She was predeceased by her husband Everett in 1988. Left to mourn her passing are her children Dora (John) Feenstra, Wayne (Joyce) McNamara, six grandchildren , twelve great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren, her sister Susan Goad, and many friends and relatives in the Vermilion, Clandonald and Landonville communities. Her funeral took place on Monday , February 10, 2014 at St. Savior’s Anglican church in Vermilion with interment in the Landonville cementery. The family would like to thank the Clandonald ladies for providing and serving the lunch, and also extend thanks to Candace and staff of the Lakeland funeral home, and Reverend Marsh for their kind care and attention during this time. We would like to thank all the men who did all the work at the Cemetery, snow plowing, and preparing the grave site. Many thanks, from Dora and John Feenstra and Wayne and Joyce McNamara, and their families.

If you tell them; What you’ve got Where to go and How to get there

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COUNTY OF TWO HILLS NO. 21

SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

These are Seasonal positions working on a variety of programs with the Agricultural Service Board, commencing May 1, 2014. The successful candidates must: • have a valid Alberta Class 5 Operators License • have a valid Pesticide Applicators License or ability to work as an authorized assistant applicator • have a general understanding of farming operations and/or farming background • have the ability to operate and maintain equipment • be willing to perform vegetation management controls which may include mowing/spraying • have strong knowledge and/or background in field crops, diseases and/or other pests. Rate of Pay: $21.43/Hr based on 8 Hours/day; 40 Hours/week. Please submit your resume to: Elden Kozak Agricultural Fieldman Box 490, Two Hills, Alberta T0B 4K Phone 780-657-3358, Fax 780-657-3504 Email ekozak@thcounty.ab.ca Application Closing Date: April 15, 2014 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Vermilion Voice February 24, 2014

Issue 501

Careers

Life Is A Journey - Finding Hope In The Journey Shirley L. Scott, Walking Through Grief Society Submitted

As we grow through childhood we have dreams of what our life will be like. To be rich and famous ,to marry, to b e d o c to r s , b u s i n e s s p e r s o n s

hair dressers, astronauts, etc. We just know we will be fulfilled and be surroun ded by those we love an d those who love us and we will live happily ever after. As we become older reality sets in and our dream bubbles burst. We find the education too tough for us, jobs aren’t available, and the idea we would be always surrounded by those who love us and those we love would change. There are broken relationships, those who become abusers, family feuds with some moving apart and away. Illness and death become part of our shattered dreams. Heart

At t a c k a n d C a n ce r a re p reva l e nt causes of our shattered dreams as these illnesses have effected so many families and homes and broken so many hearts and shattered so many dreams and left survivors and families feeling helpless. At a ti m e wh e n we d re a m e d of “happily ever after” did you ever feel that someone you loved would be with you forever? I did, be it parent, spouse, child, sibling or friend. To ma n euve r th ro u g h this tim e of broken dreams and grief is like travelling on an uncharted course. How are we supposed to feel, act or

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPRING HELP WANTED

For the spring season Webb’s Crop Services requires Fertilizer Blender Operator, Warehouse Staff, Yard Staff, Loader Operator, Tender Truck Drivers Vacancies for Class 1, 3 and 5 licensed operators

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Please contact Lex Buse or Dean Fahselt 780-853-6565 Webb’s Crop Services Ltd. 3902 – 47 Avenue, Vermilion, AB T9X 0A3

Career Opportunities

If you share our passion for quality at every level – in the work we do, in the products we sell, and the people we work with – then Crop Production Services is the place for you.

Full-Time Operations Staff Wanted We are looking for full-time facility staff for our location. Main responsibility will include warehousing and shipping of farm supplies including bulk fertilizer and NH3. High quality service is vital to this role. The ideal candidate should have a valid Class 3 driver’s license with Q Endorsement and a clean drivers abstract. Training and communication devices will be provided to the successful candidate. Submit your application early for first consideration to 4409 – 47 Ave., Vermilion, AB T9X 1L5 Fax: 780 853-5521 e-mail: List-CPS-vermilion@agrium.com

For more information, contact: 780-853-3283 Visit www.Agrium.com

think. Our body’s have symptoms we hadn’t expected and our heart feels broken. How do we find our way back to where the world was safe and we were happy? We at Walking Through Grief Society are great advocates of finding support of others who seek to understand and listen to your journey and be a companion. We offer information (a road map if you would call it that) on the grief journey and how you may find ways to travel through your grief, to again allow you some control over your ‘out of control life’ and find a new sense of happiness. Ap ril is C ancer mo nth wh en we support cancer awareness, fund raising, seeking a cure and remembering loved ones. Walking Through Grief Society wants to be part of this search and support by presenting a conference entitled “Hope In The Present – The Cancer Journey”. This Conference is being held April 26, 2014, at Vermilion, Alberta in the J. R. Robson school. We may not be able to offer a cure but can offer hope in the present by the speakers and sessions to support and help empower those on the journey and their families. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e conference and to register contact Shirley L. Scott 780-846-2576 or email wtgriefsupp@xplornet.ca. Su b m i t te d by Wa l k i n g T h ro u g h Grief Society. Supported by FCSS. Remember we may not know the future but we can be equipped to face it.

If you share our passion for quality at every level – in the work we do, in the products we sell, and the people we work with – then Crop Production Services is the place for you.

Seasonal Operations Staff Wanted Truck Drivers:

We are looking for temporary Seasonal Drivers to join our team in Vermilion, AB. Main responsibility will be delivery of fertilizer and seed. The ideal candidate should have a valid Class 3 with Air driver’s license, clean driver abstract and familiar with NSC. Training and communication devices will be provided to the successful candidate.

Operations Workers:

We are looking for temporary Seasonal Operations Workers for our facility. Main responsibility will include warehousing and shipping of farm supplies along with administrative and general yard work. Regular and ongoing direct contact with customers in the delivery of high quality service is vital to this role. Candidates must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license. Agricultural experience (farm supplies) and a Class 3 driver’s license would be considered assets.

Submit your application early for first consideration to 4409 – 47 Ave., Vermilion, AB T9X 1L5. Fax: 780 853-5521 e-mail: List-CPS-vermilion@agrium.com

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Issue 501 February 24, 2014

The Vermilion Voice

Careers

Tigers Put Up A Good Fight Against The Bandits Angelle Lemire Reporter

The Lloydminster B andits came out strong in the first period scoring within the first three minutes of the game on Feb. 19. Strong enough that they also took the first penalty with just over eight minutes left in the first period. After a lot of pushing and shoving the Bandits goalie stopped all but one shot. The Tigers tied it up just to have the Bandits answer back with

another goal. In the second period the Bandits played hard to secure their goals, scoring within the first five minutes of play and again with just under nine minutes left in the second period. In front of the Bandits net with the Tigers trying hard to score, a fourman fight broke out resulting in two roughing calls for each team. The Bandits scored forcing the Tigers to switch out goalies. Just under two minutes left in second period, a fight

broke out again in front of the Bandits net, and again, both teams received two roughing calls. The second period finished with the Bandits leading 5-1. During the second intermission the Boston Pizza Scoro came out. The young gentleman participating sunk 2 out of 3 pucks and won himself a free pizza. Both teams came out in the third getting misconduct penalties within the first two minutes of play. The Tigers were able to get another goal with just under eight minutes left with the game. With time running out five more players were hit with penalties.

Fists were flying, the helmets and gloves came off, as Tigers’ Ethan Mohns was taken out of the game while the Bandits’ Brody Pollard was issu e d a p enalt y fo r trip pin g a n d Chris Romanchuk was handed a game m i s co n d u c t. B a n d i t J e l a n i W h i tstone, tried to score another goal with an open net while the Tigers’ goalie was out of the net, with one minute remanding in the third period. The puck bounced off the goal post, robbing the Bandits but Lloydminster still managed to win with the final score 5-2. Shots on net were 20 for Vermilion and 29 for Lloydminster.

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Careers

Mannville Visited By CFCW Critters Karen Nedzielski

shuk was chosen as the guest Critter for the game and did not let the team down, scoring six goals and three assists. The game got underway shortly after 7 for the Edmonton Oilers, was played as The Mannville Arena was packed with hockey fans on Feb. 20 as the CFCW Critthe crowd and players joined in. The offiters travelled to the Village for another cial puck drop was performed by acquired one of their Goodwill hockey tour events, brain injury survivor Curtis Anderson. taking on the Buffalo Coulee Sabres. The action got underway with a fantasWith only a $5 charge at the door, spectic display of hockey at its finest. Hard skating, incredible stick handling and puck passing held off the scoring until late in the first period when both teams scored a goal. Buffalo Coulee Sabre Sheldon “Tiny” Woywitka, was the first to score for the hometown and when lined up for a photo and plaque presentation, “Tiny” was given a pie in the face for his efforts. The evening also consisted of a silent auction, raffle table and a 50/50 draw. Spectators of the game could also participate in the Chuck A Puck event which took Guest Critter Zack Polishuk was named the Guest place during the first and second period of the game. Critter for the game. The Critters had a number of antics up their sleeves which kept the spectators tators definitely got their money’s worth of p.m. as both team lined the blue lines as a entertained throughout the game. familiar voice sang O’Canada. A recording entertainment. The event was a huge success and the Local minor hockey player, Zack Poli- of Paul Lorieau, the former anthem singer although the game was only for exhibition

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purposes, both teams played hard with the final score being 17 - 10 for the Critters. All funds raised went to the Mannville Minor Hockey association to help with the arena’s bleacher renovations scheduled to start this spring. Although the Buffalo Coulee Sabres are not formally attached to the minor hockey club, they have been using the facility for their regular practises and felt it would be a great way to help with the project. With just over 400 people in attendance, the event raised just over $7,000 for the bleacher project. The CFCW Critters have played a total of eight games this season and have gone undefeated. The Critters have two games left to play this year, one on March 6 in Fawcett and again on March 20 in Andrew. The Critters Goodwill hockey team have been traveling to Alberta communities for approximately 20 years raising funds for various projects totaling more than $700,000. All the funds raised stay within each of the host communities.

ACAC Curling Championships Visit Lakeland College Vermilion Karen Nedzielski

College’s from across the province of Alber ta descended on Vermilion this past weekend as LakeReporter

land College hosted the 2013-2014 Alberta Collegiate Athletic Conference curling championships. The colleges started the tournament on Friday, Feb. 21 with the opening ceremo-

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Nilsson Bros. Livestock Exchange-Vermilion is looking for a full time OFFICE CLERK. This position is responsible for general office clerical duties, compiling producer settlements for livestock sales and preparing invoices for livestock buyers for livestock purchases.

nies where teams from NAIT, Olds, Augustana, MacEwan, Portage, Red Deer and Lakeland colleges were lead on to the ice surface with the sounds of bag pipes and drums. Lakeland College Board Chairman, Milt Wakefield, addressed the teams and Town of Vermilion Mayor Bruce MacDuff, addressed the attendees and wished them luck in the weekend tournament. The first stone was thrown by Lakeland College’s Lindsay Makichuk. In 2010 Maki-

chuk participated in the Scott Tournament of Hearts on the Valerie Sweeting team. With a little help from the two sweepers, Makichuk’s stone found its way to the button and the championships were officially underway. The teams played throughout the weekend with the finals taking place on Sunday afternoon followed by the medal presentations. Check next week’s Voice for the results.

The successful candidates must have good organizational and communication skills and be able to perform a wide range of office duties with minimal supervision. A Grade 12 education is required. Some knowledge of cattle will be considered an asset. Qualifications: -Working knowledge of MS Office -Prior office experience -Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously -Strong oral and verbal communication skills -Team oriented indivdual -Strong customer service oriented Please forward your resume to: Human Resources Box 3300 Vermilion, AB T9X 2B2 Fax: 780-853-2521 Email: vermilion@nbinc.com Open until a suitable applicant is found. Box 3300, Vermilion, AB

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Issue 501 February 24, 2014

The Vermilion Voice

Sports

Mustang’s In Second Round Blair Macnab Submitted

O n Fr i d ay, Fe b. 14 , th e Sta n g s opened the second round at home to the Monarch’s from Neilburg. It looked a little like Buddy had been giving his horses too much water and oats and had backed off the exercise program as the Stangs found themselves down one after just ten seconds and then another less than four minutes later. At 6:49 the Stangs kicked in one of their own only to give up another less than a minute later to be down 3-1 before the game was seven and half minutes old. They saddled and went to work and tied it up with two straight at 8:11 and 9:08 only to have the Monarch’s sneak another one at 15:50. Heading to the barn, down 4-3 after twenty, the

Ryan Bardoel was honoured with the best goals against average trophy which is sponsored by the Neilburg Monarch hockey team.

T he St angs were honoured and pre sented the league trophy for finishing 1st overall captain Kurt Ben smiller graciou sly accepted from “The Fisherman”. The trophy is donated by Dennill’s garage and Agricentre.

Brad Macnab also collected the trophy for most goals which is sponsored by the Marwayne Comets. Photos submitted.

Stangs were uncharacteristically (big word eh!!) not in control. Between periods Buddy must have pulled the flank straps tight as the Stangs came out kicking and firing and managed to take the second stanza by a 3-0 margin. Now up 6-4 after two and seemingly back on track. Well…. By the 5:39 mark of the third frame the Sask boys had grabbed the Stangs halter shanks and tied them up at six a piece. The Stangs kicked loose and relaimed the lead at 8:59 and it looked like they were gonna win the race but with only 39 seconds left Neilburg tied it at 7. Oh no!! O.T. WE GO!! In the O.T. frame the Stangs weren’t outta the barn for long when they knocked in the proverbial road apple at forty seconds for the game winner. Devon Monetta and Badger Gold-

smith (the O.T. winner) scored single tallies while Ty Macnab, GMC Botting and Captain Kurt Bensmiller all sniped a pair in the win. Justin Bowtell got in the way of twenty of twenty seven shots sent his way for the win. FYI!!!! A little something that should mean a lot. I feel compelled to share this, I know it’s a bit odd but what the heck, so am I. I have been in many, many arena’s in my lifetime and one thin g that Dewberr y can be thankful, grateful, proud of is the absolutely amazing condition the area washrooms are kept in. A big THANK YOU to our “ Eddy” for his attention to detail.

Horseman Step In A Gopher Hole In Saskatchewan Sorry folks but the league stats man hasn’t had time to post the game sheet from last Sunday so this article is like one of my report cards, lacking detail. Game two in Neilburg was a seesaw battle all the way with period ending scores of 2-2 and 5-5. The Horseman were having trouble getting into the track for a steady pull. Neilburg scored the lone goal of the third which was also the winner to give the Stangs their first playoff loss and only the second time this year that they showed up at the wire in second place. O n ce a gain I a p olo gize fo r this article but just as my resume states, there’s nothing I can do!!

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