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The Vermilion Voice | August 25, 2014
Vermilion A&W Raises Thousands for MS
Elina Castro Reporter
The 6th Annual A&W Cruisin’ to End MS grand finale took place on August 21 at the Vermilion A&W with great burgers, and a collection of classic cars, their owners and pooches. From every Teen Burger ® sold at A&W restaurants across Canada $1 was donated to the MS Society of Canada. A&W also donated $1 to the MS Society for every RSVP to the A&W Cruisin’ to end MS event on Facebook and every tweet with the hashtag #CruisinToEndMS. More than 800 A&W restaurants across Canada hosted Cruisin’ to end MS events with great food, music, activities, hot rods and classic cars. Maud Crews, A&W Manager told the Voice that the amount raised in cash donations was $2,879.53. “Teen Burgers
sold 337 regular teens, 43 double teens and 18 guacamole teens. We raised $398 from burger sales,” said the proud Crews. The Prize winners: 1st prize, a fluffy A&W Bear went to Les Bauer; 2nd prize went to Peter Ham who received four beautiful A&W mugs, and 3rd Prize, a Cruisin’ Clock, went to Abigail Bowtell. The Classic Car Show, Raffle, and MS Society staff on-site wish to thank the public for their support. A&W and its customers raised $5 million in the first five years of the campaign. Last year $1.45 million was raised and A&W hopes to build on this success and raise even more for this important cause in 2014. Approximately 100,000 Canadians live with MS – the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the world. Three more are diagnosed every day. MS is the most common neurological disease in young adults in Canada.
Paul Yaceyko with his 1958 Ford Thunderbird. The classic car has been restored to its original condition.
From left: Maud Crews, A&W Manager, Les Bauer, winner of the draw, and Patty Tweedle, Client Services Coordinator for the MS Society of Canada with Rooty the Bear.
Funds raised by A&W’s Cruisin’ to end to fund MS support groups across the MS campaign enable the MS Society to country. fund research, to find a cure and give hope For more information, visit w w w. to Canadians affected by MS; to push for cruisintoendms.ca. better support of caregivers; to provide wheelchairs or other special equipment;
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August 25, 2014 | The Vermilion Voice
Fitness as Power – A Healthy Combination
Elina Castro Editor
Changes, changes ... Vermilion is a town in motion located in a province which is fast becoming one of the best places to live, and beginning to receive a flood of newcomers with ideas, needs and attitudes the likes of which we have not seen before. The world is changing at a dizzying pace, and the globe seems to be spinning faster than ever. Temperatures are hovering down; mother nature is changing her colours, and with that we will modify our foods and activities. But the real transformation will come from those newcomers, a majority of which
we call Generation Y or Millennials. Those Canadians born after 1982, it appears, were made to change the world in ways we could not imagine. To put them into perspective: Millennials have inherited a world drowning in debt, riddled with war, overwhelmed with poverty and misery, and thoroughly savaged by climate change. And yet here they are, the healthiest, most generous, most environmentally conscious generation in history. Whether they are getting by or doing well, a great number of Millennials have started help groups or foundations, big and small. They believe one should help, donate, organize or produce for the less fortunate as a matter of lifestyle. As we know, Millennials spend their lives riveted to their phones, and we tend to think
they are just chatting with their friends, or wasting time. The truth is that, staying connected empowers them. Take a small business entrepreneur for example, or a club owner: building relationships or keeping tabs on clients can increase business in a significant way. In the office, Millennials tend to use the phone more often than the internet. While they talk with their colleagues in France or Singapore, others are trading millions of dollars between Asia, Africa and Europe. The result is fast-changing, quick-evolving economies which are keeping producers, suppliers and supply chain experts scratching their heads, and trying to figure out how to keep the pace. Every trend produces a new app. Take my Millennial friend’s dedication to the dance/exercise called “Zumba”.
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Letter to the Editor He deserves a special thank you! The Organization was flawless and the Volunteers were on time, on task, welcoming and relaxed. I found the camping spots just great. It was so amazing to be able to walk from the concert to a tent home in a place of green with a view of the river on one side and the ski hill on the other (NO traffic, no site buses, no dust) that I was probably unfairly critical of the many people who think generators are an integral part of “camping rough”. That said, I did appreciate the plastic port-a-potties: so much for roughing it! The artists were a good mix – a roots core, with country on one end of the balance
Dear Editor, Op-ed: Canada remains Israel’s closest friend Over the past several weeks, Canadians have encountered a varied international response to the situation in Israel. Understandably there has been much doubt and speculation about Israel’s friends in their time of need. There can be no such speculation about Canada’s position. Our Prime Minister and our Government are entirely supportive of the right of Israel to defend itself against clear terrorist acts on its citizens and way of life. These are indiscriminate rocket attacks that threaten the lives of innocent Israeli and Palestinian civilians alike. While the Israel Defense Forces have taken every precaution to avoid civilian casualties, Canada mourns for those innocent Palestinians who have lost their lives. But let there be no mistake – Hamas and its allies are solely responsible for the current crisis. Their complete disregard for the lives of Palestinians and Israelis, and their use of human shields to further terror in the region, is unacceptable and will not lead to peace. Peace can only be achieved through support of
Israel’s ideals and a stable democracy in the Palestinian state. Canada’s unequivocal stand for Israel’s security is not new. This is a friendship that our two nations have maintained before and throughout the current crisis. Our two nations are natural allies as we maintain a strong relationship rooted in history and shared values. We must stand alongside Israel and defend its right to exist because, in the words of Prime Minister Harper, it is “a Canadian tradition to stand for what is principled and just, regardless of whether it is convenient or popular.” Like we have shown through the situation in eastern Ukraine, Canada will always stand opposed to aggressors who threaten the sovereignty and territorial integrity of peaceful states. This is no different with Israel – the region’s lone democracy which has continually demonstrated its respect for peace, human rights, stability and the rule of law. Canada will always cherish and promote these values. Israel, too, has every right to defend them. Leon Benoit, M.P.
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This worldwide phenomenon has amassed 15 million devotees, and together they are spawning a new era in fitness as empowerment. Fitness as health has changed to fitness is power, and this is sparking new trends and products such as better footwear, lighter clothes, and a host of healthy foods and supplements. And there’s a Zumba app as well. With this app, you may exercise at home and keep track of your own performance on your phone or tablet. I did my rounds in town today and found a good gym which offers high intensity fitness programs, a new yoga studio about to open soon, and a health shop stocked with the latest supplements. Fitness as power – the power to change and evolve and keep the pace is a smart, healthy proposition.
THANK YOU!
In our previous issue, the article about Brandan Lyster regarding the Legends on the Niagara Battlefield competition, should have read: “On day 3, after a 2-day total, Lyster was 155, missing the cut by 2 strokes.”
It was my first time in Mistahiya, and my friends and I were very excited about the drive, camping, and mostly about the music. The drive was long, nearly six hours, but the roads were good and we enjoyed the rolling hills with two colours of gold—oats and oil. The location was awesome! It took me a day to figure out that this place is off grid. The closer I looked, the more I saw environmental responsibilit y and respectful custody of a beautiful environment behind an almost perfect (and well-laid out) concert venue. The young man doing the sound had to work for it, and met every challenge.
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and Celtic on the other. Loved the combination, and I thought whoever put together the order of appearance really knows how to pace the bands for the audience. I also liked that young local talent was showcased, and that they may have gotten to jam with some of the more established artists. Each festival has its own way of doing that, and the Mistahiya producers got it right. It was fun. I am very glad I came. I hope to be back next year. Sincerely, Gaby Mann, Fort McMurray
friends for attending my 80th birthday party on August 9th.
Your cards and gifts are
much appreciated.
Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.”
Peter Dutchak
THE VERMILION SOCCER ASSOCIATION The Vermilion Soccer Association would like to express their sincere thanks to the following sponsors who contributed to the success of the Tier IV Soccer Provincials held here in July:
Vermilion Credit Union Boston Pizza Diamonds for You Mainstreet Hardware A &W Integra Tire Lakeland Florists Town of Vermilion Lakeland College Anthony’s Classic Grill Ferbey Sand & Gravel
Eastalta Co-op Craig’s Crisis Line Credit Union Atco Electric Keith Martin Memorial Fund Ireland Farm Equipment Webb's Deborah Tovell Professional Corp. Vermilion Chrysler
In Loving Memory of Mary Larcombe, 1914-2014 We would like to say thank you so very much to all the people who were involved in mom’s life for the short time she was living here. The Vermilion Valley Lodge, The Vermilion Hospital, Wainwright LTC, Mannville LTC, and all the staff that work there as well as Dr. Lowe. Mom loved meeting all of you and was always saying how well she was treated. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandma, great grandmother, and woman and was so very proud of all her family. Thank you to family and friends for all your prayers, kind words, hugs, flowers, food and cards. They mean so very much. Mom is now at home with dad and together they are with Jesus. Thank you to Alva and Harry Creech, you went above and beyond and we are so very grateful to you. God bless you all. Les & Mary Larcombe & family Dave & Bernice Gamracy & family
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Neil B. Stratton Columnist
It was a b eaut i ful, still morning, not too hot; a mist came off the calm creek; the morning sunshine made everything green glow with a sparkle, and I walked slowly taking in all the sights. Stopping often to observe or just to enjoy, as I scanned the smaller poplar trees in full green plumage, I did notice several with golden yellow leaves already. It was a very calm and still morning with hardly a slight breeze, maybe in denial I didn’t acknowledge the yellow leaves as a sign of fall, I swear, as I admired the golden colors high on the tree tops. One of the exact big yellow leaves I stared at, gently let go and, in a slow zigzag, it floated down to earth. I walked up to see the leaf lying there, standing out in the surrounding green. Then it hit me: OMG, I thought: “I just witnessed fall.” OK maybe that’s a little drastic, however, it is past mid-August and from a bowhunter’s perspective, fall starts on September 1 with Opening Day. With less than two weeks until that day approaching, I have been trying all my theories on slowing down our short summer time. I now realize it works … but just not at the present time. What I mean is, adventures and memories thought of months from now … suspend time forever, and the more adventures and fond memories the longer that summer will seem. The big flaw is that it just doesn’t slow down summer in the present. In fact, the more activity and adventure one lives through creates quite the opposite, and time seems to speed up in a blur. It really brings home the point of just how very important enjoyable adven-
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Around The Campfire tures and fond memories really are to me and/or us. Those memories really can make time stand still. Maybe in the distant future, we can lie back in a comfortable easy chair, put on a silly-looking beanie hat and download all our fond memories and adventures onto a memory stick like we do with our computers. And as we age or are just feeling down in the dumps, lie back in that easy chair and relive that adventure or memory in a real-time, realistic new adventure. Maybe I realized that as a youngster, and it is the reason I can have such a vivid and photogenic memory for certain things, and why I also developed such a wild imagination and have dreams so vivid they would scare most people. It’s hard to describe, but I have a wall in my shop/office full of 8x10 full colour pictures of highlights of many outdoor adventures. It’s honestly not a bragging wall; it’s more of a time portal. On long winter days when I can’t see outdoors, or I am feeling down, I can look at that wall, at a particular picture, and practically transport to that exact time and adventure. I can actually relive the excitement and even the weather, in just seconds, with all my senses: sight, sound and scent. It’s hard to explain, but it sure makes me feel a whole lot better. OK, back to earth in present time and continuum, ha ha. As I look at the next two weeks it will be a blur with little in the way of planned adventures, but I will be assisting others prepare for theirs. It’s my busiest time of year in the Archery Pro Shop, and midnight will see me often working on the archery equipment of others. The more they realize how fast time and summer are flying by, the busier I become. By all the work I have its good to know that I am not the only one whose summer is slipping away. Hopefully I can get my own gear ready as I head to the cabin in 11 sleeps for my 2014
bowhunting adventures. Now for the good news: just because fall or autumn starts for myself and many youngsters with school on September 1, summer does last longer than most think. The official fall Equinox, or the first day of autumn/fall, is September 22 in 2014, so summer in reality lasts until almost October for the regular folk. Also, some of the hottest days happen in September. I have always said the best summer weather is in the fall, the only time of the year when it is not too cold or too hot, and there is relief from either at some point of the day. So, don’t panic, summer is still here for over a month officially, however you should still get out there for those adventures and fond memories for summer 2014.
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When the Smoke Clears To me, fall is like a second spring … better … since we now have the fruit and harvest, and every leaf is now a flower!
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COUNTY OF TWO HILLS NO. 21 PUBLIC HEARING The County of Two Hills will hold a Public Hearing on proposed Bylaw No. 8-2014 to provide for an Undeveloped Road Right-of-Way License Agreement. Respecting the undeveloped road allowance on Section SE 34-54-6-W4, as shown on the map below. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2014, commencing at 10:30 a.m. in the County of Two Hills Council Chambers. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and License Agreement may be examined between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the Two Hills County Office in the Town of Two Hills. If you have any questions regarding the proposed Bylaw please contact the County Office at (780) 657-3358. You are invited to attend the Public Hearing to express your views on the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, you may submit comments or concerns in writing to be read at the Hearing and considered by Council. Written submissions must be received at the County Office by September 9, 2014. Sally Dary, Chief Administrative Officer County of Two Hills No. 21 4818-50 Avenue Box 490 Two Hills AB T0B 4K0
COUNTY OF TWO HILLS NO. 21 PUBLIC NOTICE
Change to Traffic Control Signage
Under authority of By-Law 5-2014 amending By-Law 6-2008, the County of Two Hills No. 21 is proposing to install Forty (40) kilometer per hour signs at:
Hamlet of Beauvallon
Any comments relative to this proposal must be submitted on or prior to September 10, 2014. This Traffic Control Signage change will be implemented on Monday, September 15, 2014.
Allie and Mabel Bruce on their wedding day.
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August 25, 2014 | The Vermilion Voice
Back to School Franklin Wolters Columnist
Just this last Labour Day weekend, I was visiting my son Gordon and his family in Slave Lake before the new school year started. They had been shopping for the school supplies that my five grandchildren have on their lists supplied by the school. I was totally amazed at all the supplies that are required of today’s students. Each child needed a backpack to haul all the ring binders, calculators, and all sorts of things I didn’t know were now such, I guess, basic necessities. No wonder you see articles about children having back trouble from having to pack a load like that around. They even needed a lock at school to lock their things in for safe- keeping. My, how times have changed!! I guess hard times lessened the load
on parents’ need to supply all those goodies. We went to school with a lard or syrup pail lunch bucket and I can’t remember any kind of homework or the like unless we’d been home sick for awhile and had to work at home to catch up. Most of my early math text books or whatever other books had numerous names from previous users over the years and they were well used. All we got were new “scribblers” as we called them, with no ring binders in sight. My grandkids told me that there isn’t such a thing as blackboards any more. Imagine no brushes to clean, or long times standing at the front showing your limits of learning on the blackboard. In our old school there were all the grades, from 1 to 9, all of us sitting in those old desks with the drawer under your seat, and the arm rest on the right side. I, being left-handed, did not have such a luxury as an arm rest for my left wing. It seems the classroom of today is so
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very far removed from what we experienced in those early times. All the students have to be smartly dressed and have all the latest doodads or they will be picked on and made to feel inferior. Kids in my day in earlier times had patches on their pants leg and no one thought anything of it. When you see the affluence of people now you wonder how education can be carried on in the poorer, undeveloped parts of the world anymore. Our old Ganton School had no well and washing up wasn’t possible. As I remember there wasn’t even a sink. Certainly there was no toilet except the ones on either side of the barn; with hot and cold running. Well, warm water any way, in the summer, and for sure cold running in the winter. The memories of sitting on that cold seat can chill me out on a hot day. A visit to a modern school, all well-lit and heated would sure cap what we endured at Ganton. On a windy, cold day the ink wells never
thawed out until near noon. It was cold at desk level and the paint above the stove pipe that ran the length of the school was all blistered from the heat. There are so many new sciences to life now that kids have to cope with. I’m glad I lived in a less complicated time, with no drugs and such to contend with. We contended with the outdoor toilets and poor heating and the struggles to even get to school in bad weather come winter, and the morning was sometimes taken up with just getting undressed and warmed up. We learned perseverance as well as the 3-Rs (Readin’, Rigtin’, ‘Rithmetic) and it seemed there was no end to the challenge; we just had to carry on. The quality of the schooling was maybe lacking, but good students still got educated and hit the colleges, and a good number of kids from the country excelled in every walk of life and weren’t in any way handicapped with having been country kids from the sticks.
Lukaszuk Outlines Three-point Plan for Government to Welcome New Ideas Thomas Lukaszuk Submitted
“Government should not be a place where ideas go to die,” said PC leadership candidate Thomas Lukaszuk. He released a three-pronged approach for government to bring new ideas forward. “Strengthening grassroots input, hearing from those outside government, and listening to front-line staff mean that ideas and information will flow. Creating a
culture of open conversation and debate gives ideas traction and results in better policy and programs,” he continued. To strengthen grassroots input, Lukaszuk will increase MLAs’ involvement in the policy development process, and require Cabinet ministers to report to Caucus on how priority files are being handled. Caucus and Cabinet Policy Committee meetings will be reformulated to encourage vigorous debate. “Making something really shine takes a little friction, but the
final product is all the better as a result,” Lukaszuk said. New Premier’s Advisory Councils will provide an outside perspective on education, health care, environment, multiculturalism, and other areas. And a stronger mandate for all-party legislature committees will give MLAs of all political parties a stronger voice. Recognizing the on-the-ground expertise of front-line staff in health and government services will help identify ways to make programs and services better.
Lukaszuk proposed to create safe channels for staff to share solutions to problems they find every day. “Give people an opportunity to blow the whistle on stupid rules,” he said. Lukaszuk’s five campaign priorities are increasing access to basic services, planning for our economic future, creating open, trustworthy government, bringing in new ideas, and staying true to fiscally conservative principles. For more information: www.VoteThomas.ca.
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Walk This Way
Margaret Lonsdale Columnist
There was a guy at Expo 86 who spent most of his day observing and then inconspicuously following behind random passersby, silently mimicking their manner of walking. His movements were exaggerated and hilarious----he was a comedian, after all----but the most fascinating aspect about his act was the way it drew attention to just how much variation could be involved in the simple act of walking. Are you an arm swinger? And if you are, do you swing your left arm when you advance with your right foot or your left? Is your walk closer to a regimental march or is it more a loose amble with a bit of hip shake? What touches ground first, heel or toe? Long stretch strides or speedy short steps? Are you a lean forward at the waist
sloucher, an ankle flinger, a back slanter, or a flap foot shuffler? A stomper or a soft shoe? So many fascinating options, so under appreciated is walking. Interesting, isn’t it, that when we’re toddlers we struggle to locate our personal balancing point, our center. We just want to get up off the floor and stand. Even at the risk of tumbling to inevitable injury, we try and try again until we attain that moment of victory when finally we’re upright and able to waddle free from dependence on our stabilizing chair, table, or walker to join the world of the upright. Yay! During these summer days in lake country, it’s sometimes an anomaly to meet people walking. Even those whose cabins are the equivalent of one city block away from the beach tend to opt for the convenience of sit and ride. People have golf carts and quads and side by sides to haul their gear----along with ever-expanding butts---down to the beach to sit for an afternoon of
stationary relaxation before packing up and riding back home. So, it’s mostly only aliens whose footprints can be found along the dirt roads and grassy walk ways. If they’re smart aliens, or just flexibly employed ones, they often choose to hover around lake country havens during the week when the opportunity to stroll and commune with nature is less likely to resemble a modified game of dodgeball with ATVs as the ball and walking creatures the fraidy cat targets. Aliens lurking in the country tend to have an affinity for natural sounds and a general aversion to revving motors. It’s a flaw in their pointy little ears. Sometimes, to escape, they venture straight into the woods before a pathway through there has even been carved out of the virgin forest by kids riding their parents’ bucking recreational machines, underage adventurers who gladly gouge their way through territory where no one has ever mercilessly hacked down skinny little
sun-starved saplings before them. Walking aliens can appear out of nowhere on the no road no rules landscape, but so can the machine people. We can only hope that these opposing elements don’t often collide, one so quiet and stealth, the other so loud and earth-rattling. Soon enough in the inevitable cycle of life, we may again depend upon a stabilizing device to enable us to walk slowly around the block or down the hall to the communal dining room. For whatever time we’re allotted between those first few toddler steps of victory and the wind down to the latter days of elderhood, we might consider showing off our unique approach to moving forward without assistance of any stabilizing machinery as much as possible. Stand up. Walk your own way. Walk anywhere. Walk even when you could easily sit down and ride. Walk, while you still can.
Participate in Breast Cancer Screening! Alberta Health Services Submitted
What are my chances of getting breast cancer? One in eight Albertan women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. The main risk factors for breast cancer are: - Being female (men can develop breast cancer too, but it is rare) - More than 75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are 50 years or older - Having a mother, sister, or a daughter diagnosed with breast cancer increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer. However, 80% of women who develop breast cancer have no family history - Previous diagnosis of breast cancer
Breast Screening life Plan If you’re younger than 40: - Get to know how your breasts look and feel - See your doctor regularly for a periodic health exam If you’re 40-49: - Talk to your health care provider about your breast cancer risk and the risks and benefits of screening mammograms - Get an annual physical breast exam from your health care provider - Check your breasts regularly for unusual changes If you’re 50-74: - Get regular screening mammograms at least every two years - Get a physical breast exam from you health care provider regularly - Check your breasts regularly for
Screen Test is coming to your community. If you are a woman aged 50 to 74, you should plan to have a screening mammogram every two years. Results will be mailed to you and your doctor.
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Screen Test is a mammography service within Alberta Health Services. Screen Test provides screening mammograms at two permanent clinics, one in Edmonton and one in Calgary. Screen Test has two mobile screening trailers that provide services to women in approximately 100 communities in rural Alberta. Screen Test provides high quality screening mammography and breast health education, and has consistently exceeded international standards for the early detection of breast cancer. Is it time for your mammogram? Screen Test will be in Kitscoty on September 8 - 10, and in Vermilion on October 9 – 15, 2014. Call 1-800-667-0604 (toll free) today for your appointment.
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August 25, 2014 | The Vermilion Voice
Dawn Hames Columnist
Food for the body, yes, but it is art, books and flowers for the soul. A piece of art can soothe you or energize you. It can be your inspiration to develop your color scheme, or it can punctuate your room. Art will often express a mood, so when selecting art consider how the art work makes you feel. When you purchase art, you bring energy, style, mood and beauty into your room. You can choose from prints, limited edition prints, canvas transfer, giglee or original art. Prints, canvas transfers and giglee
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copies make great ar t available to many people. A limited edition print is a numbered print in which only a certain number of copies have been made. Lower numbers are thought to be more desirable. An artist proof is even more valuable. Lately there has been a move away from prints framed behind glass, towar d s c anva s tr an s fer t y p e ar t . Prints are always less valuable that an original, but some originals are just too costly and impossible to own. Today, due to ink jet printing methods you can own a canvas transfer of a Van Gogh or a copy of a 3 million dollar Group of Seven piece. You can even have the Mona Lisa in your home. Original art is an investment that will hold or increase in value. Don’t auto-
matically think that you could never af ford original ar t. There are many local and up and coming artists, who sell their work very reasonably. If you compare a print to an original, you will usually notice a vibrant energy coming from the original. This is because original art forever holds the life energy of its creation Some people will look at abstract art, and say “my kid could paint that”, a n d s h ar e t h at t h ey r e a l l y d o n ot understand abstract art. The bottom line in understanding how to relate to abstract art is to notice how the color, line and movement of the painting makes you feel. As lovers of abstract art know, a fantastic abstract painting can give any interior a stylish edge. Purchasing art can be based simply
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on what you enjoy; art does not have to match your room or your sofa. If you love the piece, you will enjoy seeing it in your home every day. When selecting art, carefully consider the size that would look best in the space. If you feel lost in getting star ted, you could consider unifying your art collection by color scheme, topic or mood. For example an art collection can be all natural prairie topics, or all in a cool relaxing mood, or all a color scheme of warm neutrals. The choice is yours. Bold art collectors will mix and contrast varying colors and styles of ar t. ust remember to select what you like, select the right size and enjoy your choices.
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The Vermilion Voice | August 25, 2014
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL HAVE A SAFE SCHOOL YEAR!
Following A Budget Helps Students Stretch Their Education Dollars News Canada News Release
Students preparing to head off to college or university need to make sure they have their financial affairs in order, including setting a realistic budget to ensure they have funds available for the entire school year. While the big items – like tuition and rent – may be easier to forecast monthly, don’t forget to budget for books, supplies and social expenses, like dining out with friends. “A great way to set and stick to a budget is by tracking your purchases so you can
see where your money goes,” said Caroline Hubberstey, Head of External Affairs, Interac Association and Acxsys Corporation. “Using your debit card for purchases means you’re avoiding debt by spending your own money, plus you can check your online bank account to see what you’ve spent throughout the month.” Hubberstey says it can also helps to plan out a budget that itemizes income, expenses and a reserve of savings, with ten per cent being a good guide. “Keeping track of your money can help to keep your spending in check. If you only have access to a budgeted amount each week it’s easier to avoid over-
spending.” But even with the best budgeting intentions, many students find they need a little extra money from time to time, especially at the end of the month when bills are due. Hubberstey says that often means an appeal for emergency funds from parents, who want to be sure the money they send their children is deposited safely and quickly. In those cases, she says Interac e-Transfer is one of the fastest and least expensive ways to transfer money securely. “All that’s required is an email address or mobile phone number and a bank account at a participating Canadian financial institu-
tion,” said Hubberstey. “Once the transfer is initiated through online banking, the recipient is notified by email or text message and provided with a link to deposit funds directly into their online bank account.” She added e-Transfer is also useful for students sharing expenses with roommates – rather than exchanging cash or cheques to pay joint bills, money can be sent via Interac e-Transfer to one person who pays the bill on behalf of the group. More information about Interac e-Transfer is available at www.interac.ca .
Five Tips For Quick And Healthy School Lunches News Canada News Release
Cara Rosenbloom, Registered Dietitian & mom You’re out of bread, can’t find a water bottle and the school bus will arrive in four minutes. Is this a familiar scenario in your house? If making your child’s lunch seems stressful, here are five tips to ensure their lunchbox is filled with healthy, quick options. Think about balance: Use a lunch container with divided compartments, so you remember to add the four food groups:
• Vegetables and Fruit: such as carrots, grapes and watermelon • Grain Products: such as whole grain bread, corn bread and bulgur • Milk and alternatives: such as cheese, milk and yogurt • Meat and alternatives: such as tofu, eggs and chicken Stock convenient items: You can still include whole grains without preparing ingredients from scratch! Use whole grain breads, wraps and crackers to get Canada’s Food Guide’s recommended Grain Products at lunchtime. Choose foods that list 100% whole grain as the first ingredient.
Use the freezer: Stock your freezer with items that can be defrosted for quick lunches: • Quick-to-cook vegetables like peas as great additions to grain-based salads. • Whole grain breads for quick sandwiches and wraps. • Sliced peaches, pineapple or mango for fruit salad or kebabs. • Convenience tip: you can prepare and freeze soy butter and jam sandwiches, which can be slipped into lunch bags as-is – they will defrost by lunch! Organize a snack drawer: For easy snacks, pre-fill containers with trail mix made with soy nuts, raisins and whole
Tablets are an Integral Part of Learning News Canada News Release
Students and parents say they start their online search for the latest and most affordable mobile technology, months before the next school year begins – and now that time is just around the corner. The mobility factor is a definite advantage, but tablets are becoming as functional as laptops and can be seamlessly integrated into classrooms. Several Canadian post-educational programs either require or strongly suggest tablet computers in their classes, especially those with a strong collaborative component. “These days students are encouraged to work together to brainstorm and share ideas,” says Alex Mourra, Solutions Program Manager for Toshiba of Canada. “When using tablets, they’re not all huddled around one person at a laptop; instead they can all participate and view materials collaboratively.” The very shape and size of the tablet is reminiscent of a regular paper notebook, but with the ability to access online course materials, presentations and scribble digital notes. The latest tablets are small enough to fit comfortably in one hand and have optimized scaling to be viewed in either portrait or landscape. Students can either type on the digital keyboard or use
the stylus to handwrite their notes. The built-in front and back facing cameras can be used to take photos of instructor’s notes and insert them into a student’s own notes, increasing organization and productivity. The camera can also be utilized to video call with other students when working on a group project. Not only are tablets a great tool for group collaborations, but also for delivering presentations. Tablets today have nearly the same computing power as a laptop and can connect to projection screens and television displays with a micro USB or HDMI ports. And when schoolwork is done, tablets host an array of entertainment features for students as well. From social media to streaming movies, a tablet can easily become a student’s new best friend.
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August 25, 2014 | The Vermilion Voice
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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL HAVE A SAFE SCHOOL YEAR!
Back To School Reminder to motorists -Be patient and wait for children to complete their crossing before proceeding. -Stop when directed to do so by a crossing guard. -You are not permitted to pass or attempt to pass another vehicle traveling in the same direction within a school zone during the hours when it is in effect. Times (school days only) 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Vermilion RCMP will be busy patrolling the areas around local schools and in our neighboring communities and will be focusing on speed related offences as well as distracted and aggressive driving. Let’s all work together to ensure the safety of our children. Slow down and pay attention.
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-Reduce speed in school zones. -Be ready to stop at all times. Children Submitted do not always notice oncoming traffic. -Always try to make eye contact with It’s that time of the year again and Vermilion RCMP would like to remind children waiting to cross the road. motorists that town streets will once again be busy with young people on their way to and from school. Motorists are reminded to be aware of school related traffic congestion and the risks such congestion poses to the safety of the students, teachers, parents, residents and motorists in and around school locations. The most obvious cause of traffic congestion around schools is from vehicles dropping off J.R. ROBSON HIGH SCHOOL and picking up children from school. Be conscious that this increased traffic flow can cause delays in travel. Plan ahead We would like and drive safe. to welcome Back to school means more chileach and dren walking and biking on our roads. Younger children often have limited every one of experience with traffic and lack the skills you back for to negotiate traffic safely. Motorists are the 2014-15 urged to take special care while driving. Help our children walk safely to school school year. by following these impor tant safety rules: -Be aware of school zone signs.
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The Vermilion Voice | August 25, 2014
Education Highlight: Kenneth Noster, Founder of Wisdom Rebecca Hoekstra Submitted
When you ask Ken Noster, director and co-founder of Wisdom Homeschooling, about his dreams, he has to admit he isn’t much of a dreamer. Instead, Ken says he is working on someone else’s dreams. God’s dreams. His desire is to do what God desires of him and respond to what He has called him to do. “Beats my dreams all to heck,” he adds with a smile. Following God’s dreams can sometimes lead down interesting paths. In 1995, Ken and his wife Marlane founded Wisdom Homeschooling, an administrative board for homeschoolers that began with around three hundred students and operated out of a small room within their own home. The founding of a board like Wisdom was certainly not a dream of Ken’s, but rather a response to prayer and the realization that it was time for home educa-
tion to have its own unique system, apart from that of the schools, and specifically designed to fit the growing need of homeschoolers. The journey wasn’t always easy. As Ken pointed out, homeschooling faces cultural opposition and there is great pressure against this form of education, as well as a constant movement to restrict it. Regardless of this, today Wisdom Homeschooling has over three thousand students and the small office room has been replaced by a larger, more spacious office building not far from the Noster home. Wisdom has come a long way in almost twenty years, and most would call what Ken and Marlane have achieved with Wisdom success, but Ken does not view Wisdom as his success. In fact, when asked where he has been successful, he is quick to respond that he has been successful nowhere. Everything is God’s success, he says, not his. Besides working as the Director of
Wisdom, Ken is also a farmer. Although a non-dreamer, Ken admits that he always wanted to farm. This year all the crops were certified organic for the first time and, despite this process being a long one, involving a lot of paper work, Ken views it as worth it. He likes to eat healthy food and the idea of being able to offer healthy food to others is appealing. Helping others has always been a big part of Ken’s life and even from a young age Ken says that he felt a calling to help other people. While there may be ups and downs in the homeschool sphere, bad years and good years on the farm, there will never be a drought of opportunity to serve the needs of others. Ken has no idea what the future holds, but he says one must have faith and go forward.
Kenneth Noster: founder of Wisdom Homeschooling.
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Discover, Experience, Celebrate with Alberta Culture Days from September 26 to 28 Elina Castro
is a fascinating creative process by VIBE ( Ver milion Is Being Em p owwhich a writer creates poetry by using ered) volunteers will paint spectacular existing text which has been redacted designs on our faces. The inimitable man from Mannville, Three days of cultural celebrations. (words have been blacked out). The What a way to welcome fall, the most challenge is for poets to create origi- Mr. Ed Storch, will be forging and shapdiverse, colourful season of the year. T h r o u g h A l b e r t a C u l t u r e D ay s , beginning on September 26, we have a chance to reconnect with our traditions and showcase our community’s talents as well as its powers of showmanship. An impressive number of events have been carefully thought out and planned to make your connection with culture a diverse and successful one. Be it arts and crafts, dance, theatre or music, photography, aboriginal arts, poetry film or painting, whatever your interest or passion, Vermilion will offer something for everyone. The Voice will be covering the entire three days of celebrations. For now we detail events planned for Friday, September 26. Laurence Brothers. Photo google.com The lively duo of Dennis and Aubrey Berdine will show you how to square dance at the Vermilion Elementar y School from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. and nal content by re-envisioning what is later at St. Jerome’s Separate School already on the page into something entirely new. from 2:30 till 3:00 p.m. During the weekend, there will be A bor iginal Hoo p Dan c er, Dallas Arcand, Jr. whose aboriginal name is an outdoor treasure hunt which prom“Dancing Buffalo” will perform at the ises to turn you into a skilled navigator. Vermilion Elementary School from 1:00 Geocaching is a game in which particitill 1:30 p.m. and later at St. Jerome’s pants use GPS coordinates to find a Separate School from 2:30 till 3:00 hidden treasure. Details of the event will be published in coming issues. p.m. From 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. five local FOCUS will hold an art display from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at 4921 – 51 Avenue. seniors will be interviewed by long time Details on the display will be published J.R. Robson teacher, Fay Yaceyko. The seniors, four of which are 90 yearslater on. The Vermilion Public Librar y will old, and the youngest who is almost have Blackout Poetry on display. This 90, will tell stories of their lives for a film titled: “Tales from our Past”. The film will be professionally edited and the DVD will be distributed to libraries in town. Some of the interviews will be conducted in the Stavelock building which is part of the museum. From 5:00 till 7:00 p.m. FOCUS will barbeque in the adjoining Library/Fire Hall parking lots. (Do not fear: if things get too hot, there will be a hose nearby to freshen it up, and a handy book explaining how it should be done.) Storch knife. Photo John Korobanik for festivalseekers.com As though this were not enough, Reporter
Dallas Arcand, Jr. Aboriginal hoop dancer. Photos google.com
ing and hammering a piece of metal into a unique, awe-inspiring quality knife. DJ Shannon Leonard will entertain us with cool countr y tunes until the street dance begins at 7:00 p.m. with the highly entertaining Laurence Brothers on Town office/Elks Hall Street. There will be more events announced in coming issues of the Voice.
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NEWS The Vermilion Voice | August 25, 2014
Supermoon Sunday People looked to the night sk y on Sunday, August 10, for a glimpse of the “Supermoon”. This eye-catching full moon appeared orange in color and bigger than a usual full moon. The Supermoon is a nickname used to describe a lunar phenomenon that happens during orbit, when the moon is closest to the Earth. If you were able to witness this event you were most likely awe-struck as the sight is quite magical. Folklore has made full moons a topic of conversation saying they have the power to make animals and people act “strange”. In its bigger and brighter form this Supermoon definitely gives off a powerful energy and a grand sight. Photo Billi Miller.
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VERMILION HERITAGE MURAL
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COMMUNITY BUILDERS: PAST AND PRESENT
PRAIRIE REALTY
GET ON BOARD WITH THIS PROJECT! A DONATION OF $200 GOES TOWARD THIS MURAL AND FUTURE MURALS. Call Keri at 780-853-4820 to discuss the name you wish to put on the plaque. Make cheques out to Vermilion Allied Arts Council, Box 3042, Vermilion, AB T9X 1B2
Heritage Mural and Hopefully More Keri Pullyblank, Vermilion Allied Arts Submitted
The Heritage Mural is almost complete on the east wall of the Seniors’ Centre. The theme, “Community Builders: Past and Present,” is resonating with our community, and people are getting on board. We want people from Vermilion’s past to be remembered, but just as importantly, we want all Vermilion and area people as current Vermilion community builders to be a part of this. We are all community builders just by being part of the community. More than ten thousand dollars has been raised so far, but we are hoping to involve many more people. The dollars raised will help fund
A legacy for Vermilion. Photo Elina Castro.
this mural and hopefully more in the future. It would be great if in two or three years, visitors were making special trips to Vermilion to check out our murals! People donating to the Heritage Mural and future murals can designate what names they want inscribed on a plaque that will run horizontally along the bottom of the Heritage Mural.
Two hundred dollars is the cost for a couple’s names, family name, or an individual’s name. To donate to this worthy cause, make your cheque out to Vermilion Allied Arts Council, Box 3042, Vermilion, T9X 1B2. With two thousand dollars from the Alberta Culture Days grant earmarked for this mural, the Vermilion Heritage Mural is
a significant legacy of Vermilion’s hosting Alberta Culture Days 2014. Our hope is that donations are significant enough to help fund murals for the future. A big thank you to Vermilion Paint and Home Décor for donating paint, to Rick Wasylik for donating scaffolding, to both Legacy Construction and Ireland Equipment for donating a zoom boom.
Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) holds Open House in Vermilion Elina Castro Reporter
The Alberta Electric System operator (AESO) is a non-profit organization which operates the electric system, arranges for demand and generation, and operates the transmission system. The other side of the company’s mandate is to keep the public informed in a timely manner as to the power needs within the region, and of the
changes that may take place. According to AESO, the central east region of the province, comprising the Cold Lake, Vegreville, and Provost area is growing rapidly. So rapidly in fact that, with energy demands expected to double in the n ex t t e n ye a r s , t h e t r a n s m i s s i o n system does not have the capacity to support additional demand. AltaLink and ATCO Electric are the Transmission Facility Owners whose
service areas fall within central east region. Once demand has been identified and the studies c arried out, AESO recommends to the Alber ta Utilities Commission for approval. The Transmission Facility Owners apply to construct and operate the required transmission facilities. AESO held Open Houses throughout the province. In Vermilion they were at the Regional Centre on Tuesday, August 19.
The purpose of an Open House is to give stakeholders, that is, those who have a stake in the project, a chance to comment on the company’s plans, as well as the direction, status and decisions related to its projects. The experience and exper tise offered through public involvement is used to improve the quality and implementation of decisions.
The Fight To End Duchenne Geraldine Coolidge Submitted
On Saturday September 20, 2014 MD Lashburn will be hosting its 3rd annual fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. The Fight to End Duchenne. This small community of Lashburn and surrounding area has raised over $78,000 for research in the last two years. A s o n e of t h e or g anizer s an d a parent of a young child battling with Duchenne, I have set out to make a change. Affecting 1 in 3,500 boys born (Approx. 20,000 new cases each year) rated the leading fatal disease among children. At the age of 8 my son Preston’s time is running out. In the next few years he will lose his ability to walk as his muscles weaken and die. After that it will start to affect his heart and lungs, until it eventually takes his life. Currently the life expectancy for a child living with Duchenne’s is 25 years of age. There is at this time no treatment or cure available. Every child deserves the chance of a future. There is a tremendous amount of research currently taking place in
many countries. Researchers have made great advances in their knowledge of DMD. They are currently working in several areas which we believe will eventually produce a cure. With statistics showing that every minute of research costing $85.00, MD Lashurn to date has purchased 917 minutes of research. That is only 2 working days of time. We are asking for your help on Saturday September 20, 2014 to help us increase the chance of a miracle for young boys, such as my son and help us put money in the hands of those who are much more capable than I as a mom. To step things up this year, we are pleased to announce “April Wine” will be performing live in Lashburn at the Lashburn CN Sportsplex. On top of that there will be a huge Silent Auction, 50/50 draws, Cash Bar and Concession. Along with that a lo c al band “Uncrowned Kings” will be performing to get the night going and a DJ to help carry the night on. With Music we are going to make muscles move!!! Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Coolidge Hearing Care in Lloydminster, Lashburn Corner Store,
Lashburn Bar and AG foods in Maidstone, $45.00 each or $55.00 at the door. For those of you who are unable to get your tickets or donate at these places and want to pay by Visa or Master Card please visit www.picatic.
com and search April Wine Live. For more information please call Geri @ 780 -871-3580 or visit us on facebook at MDLashburn. Without you we have no chance at HOPE!!!
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The Vermilion Voice | August 25, 2014
Vermilion Volunteer Cribbage Doubles We are pleased to report another successful turnout for Cribbage Doubles
Crib Players Mannville Care Centre Donation Earlier this year, the Royal Purple from the Mannville Lodge donated half of the cost of a machine that keeps blankets warm. The remainder of the cost was donated recently by the Mannville Elks. The blanket warmer will be placed in the Mannville Care Centre in hopes that it will help the seniors to be more comfortable. Jim Myhovich, on the left, Exalted Ruler of Mannville Elks and Brother Nestor Bohaichuk hand over a cheque for $2,000 to Valerie Sebree. The donation will go towards the purchase of a blanket warmer for Mannville seniors. Photo submitted.
Cindy with 28
hand
Held at the Vermilion Elks Hall on August 14, 2014.
The Winners were
Eleanor & Aimee from Wainwright with a score of 1437. Hubert & Violet from Lloydminster with a score of 1436. Cindy & Ellen with a score of 1422. Cindy had a 28 hand (one point from a perfect score).
Noel Rogan (left) and Bliss Dickson volunteer at the Heritage Museum on Mondays.
We are a group of hard working volunteers who have set up and organized these Cribbage Doubles on the 2nd Thursday of every month for over 10 years. Henceforth, any profit will be donated to a different charity each month. In the past when I was holding a fund raiser with the help of a few vounteers, the Town Businesses were very generous. So, we feel it is our turn to donate back to the Community. We really appreciate all our loyal supporters who attend these functions. Betty (VVCD)
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The Zamboni is Ours
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Elina Castro Reporter
On August 21, a brief but significant ceremony took place in front of the Stadium on the Vermilion Agricultural Grounds. The weather was cool, the sky overcast, but no one minded, the mood was upbeat, the news was all good. After a brief chat with the media, MLA Richard Starke handed over a letter and a cheque for $48,000 to the Town’s Director of Community Services, Shawn Bell. The grant comes to the Stadium Board Society from the provincial government’s Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) which assists Albertans in improving facilities like arenas, stadi-
The new Zamboni is ready for the next ice season. Photo submitted.
ums, and other places and services. When a CFEP grant is awarded, the provincial government is actually partnering with the community which has applied for the grant. The community in turn goes out in search of legions of volunteers and fundraisers to help match the grant
Richard Starke hands over a letter and a cheque for $48,000 to Shawn Bell. Photo Elina Castro.
amount. But not this time. When the Voice located Shawn Bell at the Town office, we received a resounding: “We’ve got the rest.” As it turns out the existing Zamboni is 18 years-old and, when it became obvi-
ous that it would not endure another working season, the Stadium Board Society applied for the grant, then turned the monies over to the Town of Vermilion which was able to match the contribution. Now that was a “smooth” (pardon the pun) operation.
THE SARA KIRK CANCER FUNDRAISER
AT THE MYRNAM GOLF COURSE SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2014 REGISTRATION: 9:30 A.M COST: $40/PERSON INCLUDING LUNCH. KIDS EAT FREE. Arranged games and free day care for children aged 10 and under. 50/50 and Silent Auction. Proceeds go to Sara Kirk’s three children who are moving to Alberta from Ontario to be in the care of their aunt and grandmother for the duration of Sara Kirk’s time with us. Please call Michelle Varga at 780-366-2471 or Carolyn Davidson at 780-366-3370 if you would like more information or to make a donation.
CVIP Inspection on Light Trucks, Highway Tractors, Trailers, Motor Homes, School and Commercial Buses Authorized Royal Purple Dealer For questions and appointments please call Jerry Loades at 780-853-2790 (shop) 780-581-8374 (cell) or stop by the shop Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm
“Student Safety First”
New Parking Zones for Vermilion Schools - 2014-2015 School Year
In Partnership with:
Vermilion Elementary School • St. Jerome’s School • Town of Vermilion • Vermilion RCMP • Vermilion Voice School Bus Operators • AMA School Safety Patrol Program Park in Permitted areas and Use Designated Crosswalks.
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The Vermilion Voice | August 25, 2014
Gospel Jamboree in Kitscoty
Lindsey Montgomery Reporter
On August 17, a Gospel Jamboree was in full swing at the Kitscoty Hall. Guests of all ages enjoyed musical performances and a lunch throughout the event. Per formers for the jamboree i n c l u d e d To u c h of G r ac e, S h ar l i e Sjoquist and Tim Donily, Claire Schira, Stephanie Ko c h, Marian Newman, Fort Pitt Choirs, and Canada’s Double Portion. Starting at 11:00 a.m., the hall filled with people who came to admire the talent of the different acts. Singers took the stage and shared personal stories with the audience, alongside their songs.
For a five dollar charge, lunch was provided along with refreshments and dessert. One act in particular got the crowd clapping and singing along. The band, Canada’s Double Portion hails from North Battleford, Saskatchewan. This group is an all-family ministr y band that travels through Canada and the United States sharing their music. The family consists of the parents, Duncan and Debbie Hemmerling and their ten children. Their sound is a mix ranging from Contemporary, Gospel to Country, and Bluegrass. The group has received nominations and awards from the Gospel Music Association Canada, and their new CD “Days and Times” was produced in Nashville by Gordon Mote. The family
has performed with some of Gospel Music’s premiere bands. Christina Hemmerling described the group’s hectic schedule philosophically. “We have been full every weekend this summer, and this coming weekend is the first one we have off, which will be nice.” Christina, along with her siblings manned the group’s booth which sold promotional items and copies of their CD between shows. The crowd clapped along with the music, children danced and played on the dance floor and smiles were evident all around during this Sunday event which showcases many talented gospel artists.
Claire Shira sings “Just The Same”, and tells the crowd stories about how her beliefs have changed and saved her life. Photos Lindsey Montgomery.
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TAX & ASSESSMENT NEWS: REMINDER: The deadline to pay your taxes is SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 ENFORCEMENT SERVICES NEWS: - Reminder that the Dog Control Officer only handles dogs. You will need to take any stray cats directly to the Lloydminster SPCA (fees may apply: www.lloydminsterspca.org). PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT NEWS: - LOTS FOR SALE: There is 1 lot available in the Hamlet of Islay (0.15 acres; $14,000 reserve bid) The group Canada’s Double Portion showcase their talent for the crowd at the Kitscoty Hall. Duncan, Debbie, Jardeth, Christina and Bronson Hemmerling performing a song from their new CD, “Days and Times”.
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PUBLIC WORKS NEWS: Now in Place - Traffic ByLaw 14-04: Heavy Traffic on CVR Roads NOTICE TO ALL OPERATORS AND CARRIERS REGISTERED FOR 22,500 KG – The County of Vermilion River has implemented Traffic Safety Bylaw #14-04 which regulates heavy traffic on roads. All vehicles over 22,500 kg’s travelling on County of Vermilion River roads are now required to have a Permit in order to operate on designated routes. For Permit and Agreement information, contact Brent at the County Office (780) 846-3309, or check the County website. ROAD BANS CONTINUE on 5 County Roads at 50%: TWP 510 from HWY 17 to HWY 897 TWP 512 from RR 20 to RR 24 RR 20 from HWY 619 to TWP 474 RR 55 from TWP 522 to TWP 530 TWP 464 from HWY 17 to HWY 897 ADMIN NEWS: • There are still a few weeks of summer left – take some time to have a picnic at Lindsay Evans Park. Head south of Kitscoty on 897, west on TWP 490 for 3.5 miles and it is on your left. REMINDER to check our website www.vermilion-river.com for new events, announcements, employment opportunities and more! For current news and updates:
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Lakeland College and its Students add $168 million to Regional Economy
Lakeland College Submitted
It was 101 years ago when Alberta Minister of Agriculture, Duncan Marshall, envisioned an agricultural school for new settlers which would educate young people close to home, and once their studies were finished, it would encourage them to return to the farm. After much research and planning, the province of Alberta bought farms for newcomers to attend small demonstrations and courses, and in 1913, three new agricultural schools opened. The result of this vision is Lakeland College. We know that education promotes better lifestyles, improved health and reduced crime, and we can appreciate other benefits from having Lakeland College in our community, such as a world-famous campus with a long and proud history, the presence of a large body of youth, educators from around the world, but … Have you ever seen the numbers in the raw? Has anyone told you what Lakeland College has added to our economy this past year? You’d better have a seat. The numbers are dazzling. The impact of Lakeland College and its students on our regional economy for the year 2012-13 is $168 million. Following are some details of an economic impact study recently c om pleted by Ec onomi c M o d eling Specialists Inc. (EMSI). Located in Moscow—don’t worry, it’s a college town in Idaho, United States— EMSI has been conducting economic impact studies for colleges across four countries for 14 years.
So, EMSI’s credentials notwithstanding: Why would a College filled with highly educated people order a study from a group living so far away? Objectivity. A professional group specializing in this type of study for educational institutions can see problems and opportunities more clearly from the outside, and report accordingly. Their findings are impressive. In 2012-13, ta xpayers in Alber ta forked out $39.6 million to support the operations of Lakeland College. What are we getting for it? The return is a staggering $261.5 million in provincial prosperity. To explain: Students with a quality education and excellent skills will qualify for higher paying jobs. Employers benefit in turn, since a highly trained workforce results in better earnings for their businesses. Add to this the fact that higher earnings make for better lifestyles and with that there is less need for social assistance, reduced crime and better health. Taken together – added income and social savings, it is clear that the students of Lakeland College generate a significant benefit to the provincial economy. “This report highlights a few of the many ways Lakeland College contributes to the well-being of our students, the local region and the province,” said Dr. Tracy Edwards, president of the College. “It shows that Lakeland College is an excellent investment for students and taxpayers.” Lakeland College served more than 7,500 full-time and part-time students. Of this total, 4,249 relocated to the region to attend Lakeland. It is esti-
mated that out-of-region student spending added $3.8 million in income to the region. Lakeland College is also a major employer, with 430 full-time employees. The impact of college payroll plus dayto-day operational spending was $50.8 million in added regional income during the year. The contributions of former students now employed in the regional workforce amounted to $113.4 million in added income. Taxpayers also receive a positive return for their investment in Lakeland College: for every dollar that Alberta taxpayers spent on Lakeland College during 2012-2013, society will receive
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Marwayne and Paradise Valley are now accepting applications for 2015 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) funding. The Province of Alberta and local municipalities have jointly funded preventive social services for Albertans through the FCSS program since 1966. Funded agencies design and deliver social programs that are preventive in nature to promote and enhance well-being among individuals, families, and communities. Application forms are available at the County, Town or Village Offices and can also be downloaded from the County of Vermilion River website at www.vermilion-river.com or the Town of Vermilion website at www.vermilion.ca Applications to the County of Vermilion River, Town of Vermilion and Villages of Dewberry, Kitscoty, Marwayne and Paradise Valley must be received at the municipal offices no later than SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 Please note that if you wish to apply for funding from more than one municipality separate applications must be submitted to each office. Inquiries may be directed to the FCSS Coordinator at the municipal office you are applying to for funding. Participating Municipalities: County of Vermilion River, Box 69, Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0, (780) 846-2244 or (780) 853-5492 Town of Vermilion, 5021-49 Ave., Vermilion, AB T9X 1X1, (780) 853-5358 Village of Dewberry, Box 30, Dewberry, AB TOB 1GO, (780) 847-3053 Village of Kitscoty, Box 128, Kitscoty, AB TOB 2PO, (780) 846-2221 Village of Marwayne, Box 113, Marwayne, AB TOB 2XO, (780) 847-3962 Village of Paradise Valley, Box 24, Paradise Valley, AB TOB 3RO, (780) 745-2287
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Congratulations on 65 years! BORRADAILE REA—SUPPORTING MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY Congratulations from the Alberta Federation of REAs Thank you for contributing to the economic strength of rural Alberta—yesterday, today, and into the future!
Vermilion Senior Centre News Vermilion Senior Centre Submitted
Summer has been busy, seniors h ave b e e n s p e n d i n g t i m e i n t h e ir gardens, taking vacations, having visitors, playing golf, going to the lake, and at tending those pesk y d o c tor appointments. Mention has to be made to all individuals who continue to volunteer their time for good causes, but today I want to bring your attention to our seniors. Seniors are involved in school activities helping their grandchildren to get their education. They may be helping with the lunch program or sometimes school sports. Others with green thumbs help plant the flowers, trees and weeding of same that makes Vermilion inviting. As you drive into Vermilion you cannot help but notice the flowers by the Information Centre. Some volunteer their time to clean and man the Heritage Museum. Many have a close connection to some of the items that have been d onated so future generations can see what their ancestors accomplished through c o o peration and har d wor k . M any times people were disappointed with their lot in life, but kept their heads high and continued on. The majority of the women working at the Exhibit Hall for the Vermilion Fair are senior ladies. Many of the beautiful entries in the Exhibit Hall were by
seniors, wonderful entries that were awarded first prizes. The Old Time Cabin at the fair is also manned by seniors. Many of the wonderful pies sold at the fair and other functions have been made by senior ladies. If you attend church you will note that the congregation and church committees include seniors. The years go by quickly and suddenly we’re seniors! We want to pass on our knowledge, our skills, and our passions to the next generation in a positive manner. Having recently been to Peru, a third world country, where the government is very corrupt, where the country has a lot of riches but is not well managed, one cannot help but compare Canadians who have all the amenities that others have not, but often we do not appreciate our lifestyle. Seniors do not do well there, many live in poverty, with little hope of change. At the Senior Centre, the birthday and anniversar y celebrations took place on August 11. Keri Pullyblank spoke on Alberta Cultural Days to be held September 26-28, a new undertaking for Vermilion. Many activities will be taking place (more information in the Talk of the Town) whic h is inc luded with your water bill. The one item that will interest all seniors is the Heritage Mural that is being painted on the east wall of the Seniors Centre. Barr y Overn is the artist. A small mock-up is available for
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vegetable plate, homemade buns, cake, ice cream smothered with saskatoons and rhubarb. In the afternoon, the staff from the Nursing Home brought wheelchair bound individuals for juice and muffins. The Seniors Centre will continue to host the Seniors Centre Crib Doubles, with the next being on September 11. As an appreciation to its card-playing members, lunch will be free for this time only.
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SEPT. 1
Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre
Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion River Archers, Youth 6:307:30pm, Adults 7:308:30pm Contact Ken 780-853-7002 or Ron 780-853-5046
SEPT. 10
Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 1pm Kid’s Connection, Vermilion Public Library, 10:30am-12:00pm, 780-853-4248 Quilter’s Guild School of Hope, 4-10pm, contact Cindi 780-853-6531
SEPT. 2
Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm, contact Evelyn 780-853-4669 Town Council Meeting, 7pm, Council Chambers, Town Office Beginning English, 6-9pm, Public Library, CLASS, 780-853-2000
SEPT. 11
Cribbage Doubles, Seniors’ Centre, 10am Walking Through Grief Meeting, Sammy’s Restaurant, 7pm
SEPT. 3
Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre
SEPT. 5
Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre
SEPT. 12
Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion Jr. B Tiger’s Training Camp, Sept. 12-14, Vermilion Stadium
SEPT. 6
Ladies Cash Scramble, Vermilion Golf & Country Club, 9am, 780-853-4444 Fall Organization & Awareness Day, Lakeland Mall, 10am-2pm Family Train Day, Wainwright Rail Park, 10 am to 5 pm
SEPT. 14
SEPT. 15
7-8:30pm, Lakeland College, CLASS Blackout Poetry Contest, Sept. 23-27, Public Library, www.vplibrary.ca
SEPT. 17
Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kid’s Connection, Vermilion Public Library, 10:30am-12:00pm
SEPT. 18
Men’s Cash Scramble, Vermilion Golf & Country Club, 9am, Vermilion Golf & Country Club SEPT. 8 Walk of Hope – Ovarian Floor Curling Cancer Canada, CN Station, 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Prov. Park, 10am, contact Vermilion River Archers, cusenik@webbs.ca or Youth 6:30-7:30pm, Adults 780-853-2841 7:30-8:30pm
SEPT. 20
Floor Curling Mixed Scramble, 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion Golf & Country Step Up, 5:30pm, Vermilion Club Elementary School, CLASS Vermilion River Archers, SEPT. 22 Youth 6:30-7:30pm, Adults Floor Curling 7:30-8:30pm 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Mannville-Vermilion Dance Impressions Highland Dance by Ryan Celebrates Registration, Mannville Culture Days, FREE School Dance Classes, Mon-Fri, 4-10pm, Sat, 9am-2pm, SEPT. 16 call 780-853-6390 Vermilion Downtown Vermilion River Farmer’s Market , Archers, Youth 6:30Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. 7:30pm, Adults 7:30Senior Choir, 2pm, 8:30pm Seniors’ Centre Prime Time, 4:45pm, VES, SEPT. 23 CLASS Vermilion Downtown GED Preparation, Farmer’s Market , Tues/Wed/Thur Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Sept 16 – Dec.2, Senior Choir, 2pm, 5-8pm, CLASS Seniors’ Centre B.L.T., 6:30pm, VES, Canadian Firearms CLASS Safety Course, Sept. Town Council 23 & 24, 6-9:30pm, Meeting, 7pm, Council Provincial Bldg, CLASS Chambers, Town Office Spanish 2,
Total Body Workout, 5:30pm, VES, CLASS Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 7pm
SEPT. 19
Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre
SEPT. 24
Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kid’s Connection, Vermilion Public Library, 10:30am-12:00pm Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 1pm Quilter’s Guild School of Hope, 4-10pm, contact Cindi 780-853-6531
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SEPT. 25
Alberta Culture Business Blowout Sale, Days, Elks Hall, 12-8pm, Vermilion & Multi Cultural District Chamber of Commerce Parade, 4pm. Walking Through Grief Quilt Guild display at Meeting, Parkview Alliance Public Library, Church, 10am 1-4pm, Alzheimer Society Coffee CLASS Potluck Break, Public Library, Buy a Supper, 5pm, Elks cup of coffee for a good cause. Hall. Jean Wright Concert Series Performance, SEPT. 26 7pm, United Church. Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre SEPT. 29 Alberta Culture Days, Floor Curling Blackout Poetry Display, Public 9:30am, Seniors’ Library, BBQ with Focus at Centre Library/Fire Hall Parking Lots, Vermilion River 5-7pm Street Dance, 7-10pm, Archers, Youth featuring The Laurence Boys, 6:30-7:30pm, Town Office/Elks Hall Street Adults 7:30-8:30pm
SEPT. 27
Alberta Culture Days, Pancake Breakfast, 8-10am at the Fire Hall, Free Beef on a Bun Lunch, 11:30-1:30, at Vermilion Museum, Local Showcase of Dance, Drama, & Music at Alumni Hall Theatre, 7pm, Showing of A Change of Heart movie, 9pm, Alumni Theater. Willow Creations, 9am4pm, CLASS Photographing the Night Sky, CN Station, Prov. Park, 7:30-9:30pm, The Good Life Institute Chloe Albert Concert, presented by Vermilion Folk Club, Royal Canadian Legion, 8pm
SEPT. 30
Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Skype for Beginners, 6:30-8pm, Public Library, CLASS
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May 21-Jun. 20 Dig deep and find out all Living in the past will you can about whatever or hinder getting ahead. whoever you are dealing Acknowledge what you with. Knowledge is your want and take action or ticket to success personally you will get left behind. Letting a personal matter or professionally. Don't be fooled by evasive or false or relationship halt your information. Romance will success would be a travesty. Do what's best for improve your life. you and don't look back.
Jun. 21-Jul. 22 Discuss your ideas and plans. You can learn a lot if you are open about how you want to proceed. Don't feel the need to justify what you are considering, but do implement suggestions made that you feel can contribute to your success.
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Sagittarius Capricorn Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Choose your words wisely. You will be misinterpreted or misinformed by someone trying to undermine your next move. Change can be made, but caution is in your best interest. Secure your assets, possessions and personal papers.
Gemini
Dec. 22-Jan. 19 A secretive approach to financial, medical or legal matters will buy you time to make a decision that affects you personally or professionally. A partnership will cause you grief or cost you if you are too revealing.
Libra
Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Consider the possibilities and how you can best use your skills, knowledge and influence to help someone or something you believe in. Take a closer look at your vocational choices. Let past experience help you make a wise decision. Romance is highlighted.
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Feb. 19-Mar. 20 A personal change is inevitable. Acceptance will help you move forward and secure your position. Draw up an agreement that will protect your interests and keep you moving in the direction you want to head. Don't share your secrets.
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On Monday, July 7, 2014 Mrs. Elsie Pidruchney of Vermilion passed away at the age of 96 years. Elsie was born on April 13, 1918 and was raised on a farm near Myrnam. She married John Pidruchney in 1936 and together they farmed near Pathfinder for almost sixty years. Elsie was an active member of Our Lady of Assumption Ukrainian Catholic Church Ladies League and the Myrnam Order of the Royal Purple. Elsie and John retired in Myrnam and later moved to Vermilion. She leaves to cherish her memory, children Rose Romaniuk (late Clarence) of Costa Rica, Ellen (Oswald) Yaremchuk of Vegreville, Ed (Lorna) Pidruchney of Edmonton, Doreen (Harry) Judge of Medicine Hat, and Patricia Pidruchney (Cliff Driver) of Vermilion; grandchildren Charles, Tanya (Kirk), Cynthia (Jason), Loren, Gord (Alicia), Shelley, Laurian, Harry Joseph, John (Kylie), Kathryn (Edward), and Marcellus; great grandchildren Hunter, Skyler, Brook, Willow, River, Matthew, Sunni, Melodia, and Anika; sister in law Mary Edey and numerous relatives and friends. Elsie was predeceased by her husband John; son-in-law Clarence Romaniuk; parents Joseph and Katherine; sister Mary Youzwyshyn; brothers Peter, Paul, Mike, and Tom Saruk. A Divine Liturgy and Funeral Service was held at the St. Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vermilion on Monday, July 14, 2014. Interment followed at the Vermilion Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of the donor’s choice. Lakeland Funeral Home of Vermilion in care of arrangements. Phone 780-853-5100. Condolences may be emailed to: info@lakelandfuneralhome.ca. The family would like to extend their sincerest appreciation to Dr. Stewart Hunter, the Recreation Department and staff at the Vermilion Continuing Care Unit for their loving care of mom.
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The Vermilion Voice | August 25, 2014
Final Day of the Westridge GMC CPCA Finals
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Lloydminster, Sask/Alb, August 15, 2014 – The 22nd annual Westridge GMC CPCA Finals has come to a close at Halstead Downs. Champions were crowned and legends were recognized. The Fastest Time of the Night was Vern Nolin for Bob Jack’s Sheet Metal with a time of 1:20.68 with outriders Chance Bensmiller and Brett Nolin. The Heat of the Night winner for Heat Number 6 was BJ Carey for Precision Contractors with a time of 1:21.47 with outriders Mick Nolin and Aric Pare. Aggregate Champion was Ray Mitsuing for Weaver Order Buying and First Truck Center with outriders Dale Mitsuing and Darren Mitsuing. Dash for Cash winner was Vern Nolin for Bob Jack’s Sheet Metal with a time of 1:20.68 with outriders Chance Bensmiller and Brett Nolin. Vern goes home with a brand new 2015 GMC ¾ Ton Sierra HD! Ray Mitsuing for Weaver Order Buying and First Truck Center came in second with his outriders Dale and Darren Mitsuing with a time of 1:22.88. Layne Bremner for DeneCo Aggregates came in third with his outriders Logan Pethick and Tyson Whitehead with a time of 1:23.41. Shane Nolin came in fourth for B&R Eckels with his outriders Mick Nolin and Sandy McKenzie. This year a chuckwagon racing legend retired, Brian Laboucane. He has raced in the Chuckwagon Finals at the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibtion Association (LAEA) since the beginning. Brian won the first finals the LAEA hosted in 1993 and won the first truck that was
given at the finals with Westridge in 2002. The 50/50 draw was claimed by Norval C of Lloydminster AB; who went home with $7790! Congratulations to all of the drivers and outriders on a season well done. Thank you to all the volunteers, judges, and fans! The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association is a community based organization serving Lloydminster and area since 1904. The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association exists to enhance both the agricultural and urban communities, by providing facilities and resources for the development and conducting of business, education, social and recreation activities throughout the year.
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August 25, 2014 | The Vermilion Voice
Ice Bucket Challenge at Apple Drugs
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Lindsey Montgomery Reporter
You may have seen or heard about the Ice Bucket Challenge that is going viral on social media sites. People are being challenged to donate money to the ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) organization. This organization raises money for research and awareness for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The act of dumping a bucket of ice water over your head and/or donating money to the organization is the idea behind the challenge. You are nominated for the challenge, and then have 24 hours to accept the challenge or to decline it. If you choose to accept the challenge, you are to announce that you have accepted while being recorded for social media purposes. Af ter your speech, a bucket of ice water is dumped over your head. You are then expected to nominate three people for the challenge. T h e m o s t p o p u l ar ve r s i o n a s k s people to donate $100 to the charity, not to have the ice water poured over their head, or $10 towards the charity if you choose to have the ice water poured over you. It is also po pular for peo ple to accept the ice water being poured over their head, as well as donate the larger amount of $100.00. A p p l e D r u g s e m p l oye e s B o n i t a Brown and Lisa Dow braved the chilly day on August 21 to accept their icy challenge. Brown and Dow both opted to accept the ice water poured over their head s, as well as c ontribute $100.00 each to the charity. Are you brave enough to have your
Bonita Brown (above) and Lisa Dow (below) are doing their ice bucket challenge in front of the Apple Drugs store, on Thursday August 21. From left, Rebecca Bates and Alex Jones appeared to enjoy pouring the freezing water on their fellow employees. All in good fun, all for a great cause. Photos Lindsey Montgomery.
ice bucket challenge photo published Or submit a photo to us and we will Call our office at 780-853-6305, or in The Voice? If so let us know the time publish it in our newspaper which will email us at vermilionvoice@gmail.com. and place, we will stop by to take a contribute to raise awareness of the Thanks for sharing your challenge picture. challenges for this amazing cause. Apple Drugs!
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The Vermilion Voice | August 25, 2014
Plaque Marks Anniversary of War Measures Act
Lindsey Montgomery Reporter
St.Olga’s Parish in Vermilion, held a plaque unveiling on August 22 at 11:00 a .m. T h e eve nt m ar ke d t h e 10 0 t h Anniversary of the implementation of the War Measures Act. 100 plaques were simultaneously unveiled coast to coast across Canada. T h e C a n a d i a n F i r s t Wo r l d Wa r Internment Recognition Fund, alongsid e the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation distributed the plaques to various sites in the country. Information about the sites can be found on www.internmentcanada.ca. During the memorial Zenovia Mudryk, President of the Parish Coun-
c i l s a i d “ T h a n k yo u eve r yo n e f o r coming to help bring awareness to the unjust imprisonments and to help mark the anniversar y of the implementation of the War Measures Act. Our prayers go out to those who were branded as enemy aliens and wrongly imprisoned”. Father Bill Hupalo shared the service and spoke of those who suffered. After the plaque unveiling, a luncheon was held for the guests. Father Bill Hupalo stated the plaque will be hung outside the church by the front doors for all to see. The hand-rubbed plaques cost $ 9 0,0 0 0 an d were pai d for by the Ukrainian Civil Liberties Foundation and the recognition fund.
From left: Chairperson Bill Poliakiwski, President of the Parish Council Zenovia Mudryk, and Father Bill Hupalo stand next to the plaque, after the unveiling ceremony.
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Farmer’s Market, Children’s Day and Customer Appreciation at Elk’s Hall Lindsey Montgomery Reporter
On August 19, a Farmer’s Market, Children’s Day & Customer Appreciation event took place at the Elk’s Hall from 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Indoor tables filled the hall. Fresh seasonal food, baked goods, personal goods and crafts, were all available to consumers. During this market however, children had the opportunity to set up a table as well. If you were 14 years of age or younger, there was no fee for your entry table. Children filled their tables with baked goods, homemade crafts and more. Some From left, Sierra King and Kayla Gannon sit at their table, offering baked goods. children even had portions of their earnings Photos Lindsey Montgomery. designated for charities. Coffee and cake were served, and appreciation portion of the day. The market a variety of well-priced, fresh local products balloons hung in celebration of the customer was full of shoppers filling their bags with of and goods.
Kadin Morritt tends to his table brimming with baked goods. Morritt donated 50% of his proceeds to cancer research.
The Vermilion Public Library settles Bets since 1922 Elina Castro Reporter
given a ticket for his efforts. (microfiche) and there it was, the date Can you answer the question? With this valuable information Pauls, when the first traffic lights were installed See Alberta Culture Days Advertisepictured here, rewound his time machine in Vermilion. ment on page 15 for more details.
What began as a simple bet among friends, turned into a painstaking investigation. It was a short while ago that two friends in Vermilion idly wondered when the first traffic lights had been installed in town. They first contacted the Department of Highways who referred them to the Town. The Town suggested they call ATCO who asked them why they wanted the information, and put them on hold. The friends then checked a local resident’s scrapbook, but the scrapbook mysteriously went missing. They began asking the townfolk, but people could only hazard guesses within a range of 10 years. When the friends, by now not idling but in full gear and determined to find the answer, asked their friends around town, they were encouraged to contact the Public Library. And so they did. Bless 1922, when the Vermilion Public Library was inaugurated, for it was there that the tide of inquiry turned. Library Manager-turned-Investigator, Stuart Pauls continued with the quest. Pauls had been given a 10-year window on which to base his investigation—a daunting task. However, local author and historian, Allen Ronaghan happened to be at the Library on that day and, though he was not one hundred percent sure of the answer, he was able to speak with a friend who happened to remember the exact date since on that very day he had run his first red light and had been
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Vermilion Public Library Manager, Stuart Pauls and his “time machine”. The Library’s microfiche collection holds priceless historical data dating to 1906. Photo Elina Castro.
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$ 2014 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DOOR SPORT 4X4
PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,500 CONSUMER CASH*, $1,000 BONUS CASH♦♦ AND FREIGHT.
20,798
$
138 @ 3.49
%
BI-WEEKLY
FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN
Starting from price for 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland shown: $57,590.§
FINANCE FOR 14084UC1
40 MPG
HIGHWAY 7.0 L/100 KM HWY
¤
$
117
LEGENDARY JEEP CAPABILITY
2014 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT
$
24,998 BI-WEEKLY‡
$
225 3.99
BI-WEEKLY‡
The Vermilion Voice | August 25, 2014
of Vermilion
Starting from price for 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport S shown: $26,640 §.
SAVE ON AN AWARD-WINNING JEEP.
THE MOST CAPABLE OFF-ROAD VEHICLE IN ITS CLASS
@
LESS FUEL. MORE POWER. GREAT VALUE.
15 VEHICLES WITH 40 MPG HWY OR BETTER.
3.99
@ % FOR 96 MONTHS
$
PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT.
2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 20
39,998
FINANCE FOR
%
FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN WITH $0 DOWN HIGHWAY 9.3 L/100 KM HWY
$4,995 $$4 995 VALUE VALU VA LUE
30 MPG AS GOOD AS
¤
AS GOOD AS
HIGHWAY 6.4 L/100 KM HWY
44 MPG
¤
PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT.
FINANCE FOR
2014 JEEP CHEROKEE CANADIAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR
Starting from price for 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited shown: $31,890 §.
AS GOOD AS
CANADA’S MOST AWARDED SUV EVER » C
STEP UP TO THE GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND AND GET A
NO CHARGE 3.OL V6