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St. Jerome’s high school students get colourful during their Terry Fox Run on September 26. Photo Angela Mouly

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Area schools rallied to support cancer research by hosting Terry Fox Runs throughout the week. St. Jerome’s School hosted one on September 26, where students had the option of donating toonies or filling pledge sheets. In addition, the Student Council wanted to offer something different and hosted a Colour Run for High School students. “Getting colourful was fun because we got to support a great cause; the Terry Fox Foundation,” said Grade 8 student, Anna Willis. “It’s important to help fight cancer especially when you have friends or family members who have passed or are fighting cancer,” said Grade 8 student, Gracie Sweeney.

Teacher, Allan MacMillan said, “They did a bang up job of organizing it, and competed for their different school houses. It was a beautiful day where we got outside and got some exercise, supported a good cause, and had fun doing it.” The Mannville School held their 15th Terry Fox Run on September 27. Students gathered to watch a short video; and staff pointed out that in Terry’s name, Canadians have raised $750 million for Cancer research. “All you’ve got to do is take another step and keep on going,” said Terry Fox in the video. Community members joined in the run including a couple of infants, and afterward students enjoyed homemade muffins and water. Vermilion Elementary School hosted their run on September 28, and J.R. Robson will be hosting theirs on October 2. VES students show excitement for their Terry Fox Run on September 28. Photo Lorna Hamilton

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Cornerstone Co-op hosted a pancake breakfast at St. Jerome’s School in Vermilion on September 26, as part of their Bags for Breakfast Program. The program ran in the St. Paul and Elk Point areas raising $40,000 for area schools and this year it was expanded to include Wainwright, Vermilion, Mannville, and Dewberry. “We’re hoping for more, so we want to encourage people to reuse their cloth or plastic bags (even from other stores). Each time they do, three cents will be donated to the breakfast program,” said

community engagement coordinator, Heather MacMillan. Principal Allan Chase added he is very excited at the prospect that they may have a consistent source of funding for their existing breakfast program. “There are many studies showing that students who are nourished and satisfied when they come to school are more able to accomplish what they are capable of, and when they are little, it is timesed exponentially,” said Principal Allan Chase. According to MacMillan, there will now be 27 area schools who will benefit in the future from the Bags to Breakfast Cornerstone Co-op Served a pancake breakfast as part of their Bags for Breakfast program Program. at St. Jerome’s school on September 26. Photos Angela Mouly

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Bruce MacDuff Campaigns For Mayor

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Looking forward to Election Day on October 16, Bruce MacDuff is actively campaigning to be re-elected as Mayor under the slogan, “Proven leadership

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community-minded. MacDuff currently volunteeres with the Vermilion Rotar y Club and has volunteered in the past with the Kinsmen Club, Vermilion Minor Hockey, Vermilion Minor Soccer, Vermilion Agricultural Society, and the Lakeland College Business School Advisory Council. As the current Vermilion Mayor, MacDuff has acted as the secretarytreasurer for the Alberta HUB Committee, the board director of the 911 Call Centre, the chair of the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee, and is the chair of the Vermilion and District Housing Authority. A c c o r d i n g t o M a c D u f f, h e h a s enjoyed being part of a council that has developed a stronger relationship with Lakeland College, the County of Vermilion River and the Vermilion Agricultural Society. As well as built a new town shop, introduced the curbside recycling and future composting program, kept property taxes as low as possible, and developed the Highway 16-41 commercial subdivision. Going forward, if re-elected, MacDuff plans to strengthen partnerships with community groups and businesses, develop the Brennan North subdivi-

sion, explore new and innovative ways to bring in business and the fibre optics broadband to Vermilion. He also wants to complete the waste water facility, and provide a new Protective Services building to house police, fire, and ambulance. “The infrastructure for water and sewer under our current plans should be completed by 2019 if everything continues at current rates. The key on council is that we are a team. We are trying to move the town forward with the help of administration acting as a team, the Agricultural Society, Lakeland College, and all of the advisory boards,” said MacDuff. MacDuff is encouraging anyone who wants to find out more to attend the Forum at Lakeland College’s Alumni Theatre on October 4, with doors open at 6:30 p.m. He also noted that there will be an advanced vote on October 11, at the Town Hall from 2 – 8 p.m. “Please come out and vote; let’s get 50 per cent of the eligible voters out voting,” said MacDuff. The election will take place on October 16, at the Elk’s hall, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and there will be an institutional vote at Vermilion Valley Lodge for facility residents only from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Born and raised in Vermilion, Greg Barr has served on Town Council for the past four years and submitted his nomination to re-run on September 18. Barr has a Diploma in Aircraft Electronics, dairy farming experience, and is currently an electrical instrumentation laboratory technician at Lakeland College. He has also gained experience volunteering as a past Agriculture Society member, at the Vermilion Curling Rink, Lakeland College events, Town of Vermilion events, as a 4-H leader and district chair, as a UFA delegate, and as a past president of the Vermilion Vipers Swim Club. “ I am running for Town Counc il because like so many other people, I feel I have a voice; and though it is always easier to criticize the works of others, I am daring to help. As a public servant there is always an overriding thought

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of being there to serve the public,” said Barr. Councillor Barr has worked on the Transportation and Utilities Committee, the Transportation and Protection Services Committee, the Vermilion River Regional Waste Management Committee, the Vermilion Public Library Board, the Northern Lights Library System Board, the Airport Committee, and as an alternate for the Vermilion and District Housing Foundation Committee. “This year through the Transportation Committee, we established an Airport Committee to look into the viability of attracting other businesses to Vermilion. With the new Waste Management System, we have moved to more environmentally friendly ways of disposing of our recyclables and in doing so have reduced the cost of recyclables by over half. We also plan to launch an organics recycling program to further reduce our impact on landfills.

Town Council also plans to continue infrastructure investment to not leave Vermilion in a infrastructure deficit,” said Barr. According to Barr, being a councillor is rewarding because they all have a vested interest in enabling a good foundation to allow businesses to thrive and draw in families and to see the town grow. “On a personal level, we want to see the kind of growth that only happens when you step outside of your boundaries. It is important not to let mistakes stop you from trying. If you don’t succeed one way; try another. I still feel I have alot to offer,” said Barr. Barr went on to say that one of the things he appreciates most about Vermilion is the sense of close community spirit seen at events like the Canada Day Celebration or the Annual Fair put on by the Vermilion Agricultural Society. “ Vermilion’s volunteers are what

make it special by stepping in to action to continue the things that are worth preserving,” said Barr.

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The Mannville Branch of the Vermilion Credit Union donated $5,000 to the Mannville School on September 27, to help upgrade their hot lunch kitchen. Credit Union member service officer,

Rania Pitre, had submitted an application for a contest through the Credit Union af filiate, Cuets Financial, as part of the Helping Hands Campaign which was made available to all Credit Unions in Canada. According to Pitre, the country was divided into six

regions with each branch encouraged to submit for any charity or non-profit group that needed financial help, with each region being awarded $5,000. “We ended up winning our region.

The Mannville School’s kitchen was in desperate need of electrical upgrades fo r t h e i r h o t l u n c h a n d b r e a k f a s t program, and we are thrilled to be able to help out with that,” said Pitre.

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I have never been someone who fo ll owe d p o li t i c s; mostly because I always felt my voice didn’t matter, and my vote didn’t count. I had the idea in my head that my vote was only one of many and that it wouldn’t make a difference either way, but it does. I have realized my vote could be the one that determines who will become our Mayor and council members. My vote may

Dear Editor Further to my previous letter, I feel I need to continue the dialogue about the SHORT SIGHTEDNESS of many municipal governing council members and the employees of such councils both urban and rural. I had a firsthand experience with one of the town employees that is in a managerial position. It concerns our existing problem on the town cement sidewalk. Every winter when there is a warm spell, water from both melting snow or rain collects on about 4 segments of the sidewalk resulting in an ICE PAD. We live on one of the major routes to J.R. Robson school. Of course, Len and I have done our best to put salt on the ice to try to either remove the ice or at least roughen up the surface so that the school kids or anyone else would not fall and injure themselves severely. About eight years ago, I contacted the mayor at the time to tell him of the ice problem. I asked him to please come and meet with me so we could come up with a plan to fix it. Unfortunately, he was a NO SHOW. I phoned several more times about the problem, and I got the same song and dance. When Dave Brozac was the head of Engineering and Public Works, he seemed

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not necessarily elect the person(s) I want, but it could certainly help. Apparently, during the last municipal election, the voter turnout was less than 50 per cent, and I have to admit I was in that percentage. I never really thought it was important to vote for your Mayor or Council members. I always thought it was more of a status in the community rather than a really important job, but I have discovered that is not the case at all. On October 4 there will be an All Candidates Forum at the Lakeland College, Alumni Hall at 7 p.m. with doors opening

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more in TUNE with our concerns over the blasted ice problem. Again NOTHING ever happened to fix the problem. So we come to NOW. The current head of Engineering and Public Works came to survey the ice issue with me which was most welcome. After a fair bit of discussion about the obvious need for some remedy to be done and that it is on a direct school route, he not only dismayed me but also angered me by saying that there are probably another hundred of these same sidewalk issues in town that should also be addressed. Wow, that remark was meant to SHUT ME UP and make me go back into my house with my tail clinging to my abdomen. He didn’t shut me up. I reminded him as politely as possible that we LIVE on a major school route. All people using the town sidewalk that fronts our property need to also be considered for their safety as well. So I am coming to this conclusion. The mayor and town council do not think that it is prudent or important to repair existing areas that are problematic to the taxpaying members of Vermilion. Does town council think that only the new properties or the big property owners deserve the required response to

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at 6:30 p.m. and I will absolutely be attending; not as a member of the media but as a member of the community. I feel it is important to go and listen to each candidate and what they have to say. Having the right to vote is not something to take lightly, we have the privilege to do so unlike so many in this world, and it is not something I will take lightly. I feel that every decision we make in life should be a well-informed decision and I can not do that if I don’t take the time to go and listen to what each one of them has to say. I encourage everyone who is planning

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fix problems? Does town council adhere to the policy that the 101 problems like ours do not deserve to be fixed because we are a smaller, older or less important property owner? So it would then mean that we simply pay our taxes, utilities, and any other incidentals and keep quiet. Vermilionites, do you think this is fair, that the town council should carry out the municipal mandate with an under-handed policy of ‘simply pay up and shut up?’ Oh! I’m sure that all individuals that now are vying for an elected spot on council would vehemently deny that any issues requiring diligent repairs would at any time be ignored or simply put off saying there is no money to fix the problem. Our incumbent Mayor has referred to the importance of the past transparency in all of councils work and efforts. I question that claim to be true? In these last years, the council does not have the council meeting minutes published. Years ago, the minutes were always published in the Vermilion Standard. At least then, the community were informed of what the council were doing. Today’s newspapers may need to be paid to have the council minutes published because that would definitely endorse that

on voting to attend the forum, listen and ask questions and make your decision based on information you acquire, not on what you hear buzzing around town. Basing your decision on the biased comments you may hear is certainly not the way to make such an important decision.

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the council and Mayor were transparent in their municipal work. There is no question that town council needs to continue working on new economic endorsements for Vermilion, on keeping up with new technological advances as well as working co-operatively with all organizations of the community- both urban and rural. However, all Councilors and the Mayor need to always remember that individual problems and concerns should always be addressed with respect and with a definite willingness to fix the issue/problem. All of us living in Vermilion should try to help our community by not being afraid or reluctant to CONTACT any council member in regard to all matters that concern the town premises and your personal issues. None of us should ever refrain from phoning or asking to see any member of council to address the important problems big and small. So please exercise your right to vote. Lillian Kohns

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This year we still have much of the crops left on the field, hoping for hot drying winds. On the farm harvest and thanksgiving often go hand in hand, and it is a favoured time to get together with family and friends. Aside from the great meal with people your care about; the joys of Thanksgiving Day are won by doing the mental work of being thankful. When I eat my thanksgiving turkey, potatoes, bread or butter, may I be thankful for the farmers that do the work so we can all eat and to God who gives the farmers the rain and sunshine for the crops to grow, and my daily breath of life. I am thankful to wake up in the morning as each day is a gift. I am thankful to have something to do and to be able to do it. I am grateful for kind people in life, as they are truly the cake and the icing. I know I can even be grateful for the difficult people, as they show me who I do not what to be and challenge me to bite my tongue, which is sometimes hard for me and develop patience. Scientific research shows that the more we focus on what we are grateful for, the happier, healthier and more o p t i m i s t i c w e b e c o m e. R e s e a r c h studies found that heart patients that scored the highest on gratitude had better quality sleep, less inflammation and sunnier moods. Thanksgiving thoughts are best served every day. As proverb “a happy heart is as good as medicine” goes, being thankful makes us happy, and being happy helps us be healthy. I always look forward to the enjoying the traditional foods of thanksgiving.

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The menu is pretty standard year after year all across the prairies: turkey, cranberr y sauce, potatoes, grav y, stuffing, fresh carrots from the garden (or other veggies) salad and maybe some wine. The dessert of choice, of course, is pumpkin pie, with whipped cream. Pumpkin is high in many nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins, especially vitamin A, so feel free to enjoy a nice slice, guilt free. I know I need to add the gravy recipe, but I always make it by feel, so the next time I will try and measure and take note of the amounts for any new cooks doing their first big feast. Turkey T h e tur key c an b e roa ste d w it h the breast up or down. If you put the breast down the turkey breast meat will be moist, it will unfortunately not have that golden browned recipe book perfect look. To have a nicely browned turkey, then roast with the breast up and uncover during the last hour of cooking to brown the turkey. Cook an unthawed and unstuffed turkey for 20 minutes per pound at 325 degrees, or until juices run clear and an internal temperature of 170 degree F. Reserve the juices for the gravy. I always like to add a little poultry seasoning, with the salt and pepper to the gravy for an amazing flavour. Don’t forget that the bones will make a great broth for home made turkey soup. Turkey Stuffing Cut up one loaf of bread, (whole g r a i n) i n t o c u b e s , a d d 2 m e d i u m chopped onions, toss with 1/3 cup light olive oil, 1/2 cup melted butter, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning to taste. Yes, you have to taste it to get it right, before you pop the stuffing into the oven, Cook in 2 loaf pans, covered loosely with tin foil in the oven during

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Sheep, Goat, Canine, Cleavers & Pheasant

CONTACT: Penny Westergaard 780-581-4137

Clint McCullough has served on council for the Town of Vermilion for ten years and submitted his nomination to rerun on September 18. M c Cullough volunteer s with the Vermilion Soccer Association, high school volleyball, and the Vermilion Fire Department. “I love being able to help enable future development for this community,” said McCullough of his involvement with Town Council. McCullough brings experience as a market development officer for Lakeland College’s Emergency Training Centre; a career built on increasing business to the largest employer in the community. “I have been on the ACE Water Board that brought great water to Vermilion as well as the Planning and Development

LEARN TO CURL/SEASON WARM-UP

Committee that has changed the face of Vermilion by opening new lands on which to build commercial, industrial, and residential properties. I grew up living in a trailer until I was 12 years old, so bringing a new park to Pilkieville and the trailer park area really meant a lot to me,” said McCullough. McCullough hopes to stay on the Parks, Recreation and Culture; Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association, Alberta Central East Water Corporation, and most of all the Planning and Development Committee. According to McCullough, town council really needs to encourage new businesses to Vermilion which will include people looking to buy the new (and a few old) lots, plus keep local contractors busy. As the Planning and Development Chair, McCullough really wanted to see the North Brennan Subdivision through to the initial startup, and is currently working to help encourage new businesses in Vermilion.

WOMENS LEAGUE (TUESDAY)

Starts November 7 at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Judy 853-7266

MENS LEAGUE (WEDNESDAY)

Starts November 1 at 7 p.m. Contact: John 581-0820 Starts November 6 at 6:45 p.m. Contact Doug 853-0062

JUNIOR AFTER SCHOOL LEAGUE (TUESDAY) Starts November 7 at 3:45 p.m. Contact: Joanne 853-2233

AFTERNOON LEAGUE (MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY)

Monday & or Wednesday Starts November 6 at 1 p.m. Contact: Wayne 853-6717 For anyone new to town or who would like to try curling and may not have a team, please contact the person listed as there are always opportunities to join a team or be on a sub list

FIRST BONSPIEL OF THE SEASON: Curlowe’en Saturday, Oct 28, 5 p.m.-midnight Costumes and Ghostly Good Times! (20 teams) Contact Brooke 581-7633 or brookestaden@hotmail.com

Vermilion RCMP Submitted

In the month of August 2017, Vermilion RCMP responded to 260 calls for service. Of those, 79 are traffic related, 47 are property crimes, 21 are false alarms, 17 are persons crimes, 12 are domestic related, seven are animal complaints, two are related to mental health concerns and 75 are other calls for service. During this time, 30 criminal code charges and 11 provincial (tickets) charges were laid.

Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 73, 74, 75, 77)

LOCAL JURISDICTION:

County of Minburn No. 27 Elk Island Public Schools Regional Division No. 14 Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41 Province of Alberta

Notice Is Hereby Given: A. That an ELECTION will be held for the filling of the following offices: Offices(s) Councillor

Number of vacancies 1

Ward or Electoral Division Number Division 1

Councillor

1

Division 2

Councillor

1

Division 4

Councillor

B.

Division 6

Mannville Recreation Centre Minburn Senior's Centre Innisfree Senior’s Centre Minburn Senior's Centre Vegreville Elks Hall Lavoy Community Hall Buchach Community Centre Vegreville Elks Hall Imperial Community Hall

That an ELECTION will be held for the filling of the following office:

Public School Trustee Western Portion of the County of Minburn No. 27 Ward (Elk Island Public Schools Regional Division No. 14)

C.

1

Location of Voting Stations

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Vegreville Elks Hall Ranfurly Recreation Hall Warwick Hall Lavoy Community Hall

That an ELECTION will be held for the filling of the following office:

Catholic Separate School Trustee Western Portion of the County of Minburn No. 27 Ward (Elk Island Catholic Separate School Trustee Regional Division No. 41)

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Vegreville Elks Hall Ranfurly Recreation Hall Warwick Hall Lavoy Community Hall

Voting will take place on the 16th day of October 2017 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection one document with name and address. Identification such as Driver's License, Government Identification Card, Bank Statement, Utility Bill, Tax Notice, Landlord Receipt and others as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act. Dated at the Town of Vegreville in the Province of Alberta this 26th day of September 2017. Lillian Konieczny Returning Officer

Files of note: Vermilion RCMP received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 16. Members located the vehicle which then turned off onto a Range Road and the occupants fled on foot. The vehicle was determined to be stolen. Members, including from Vermilion and Kitscoty Detachment, were able to locate the two occupants of the vehicle running away through a nearby field. A male and female, both youths who cannot be identified, were arrested and charged in relation to this incident.

NOTICE OF ELECTION

County of Minburn No. 27

NOTICE OF ELECTION and REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION

Clint McCullough. Photo submitted

Vermilion RCMP Report

Sunday, October 29 & Sunday, Nov 5 at 3-5:00 p.m. Contact: Joanne 853-2233

JUNIOR SUPER LEAGUE (MONDAY)

“I believe the impact I have on council is to bring a positive attitude, and the ability to look at ideas differently,” said McCullough.

Local Authorities Election Act

Local Jurisdiction: County of Two Hills No. 21 Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41 St. Paul Education Regional Division No. 1 Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that an Election will be held for the filling of the following offices: Office Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor School Trustee

No. of Vacancies 1 1 1 1 1

School Trustee

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Electoral Division Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Division 1 Sherwood Park Ward1 Vegreville Electoral Division 3, Elk Island Catholic Schools Division C, St. Paul Education

Voting will take place on the 16th day of October, 2017 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voting Stations will be located at: Electoral Division No. 1 Derwent Village Office Pathfinder Community Hall

Poll No. 1 Poll No. 2

Myrnam Elks Hall County of Two Hills Beauvallon Shop

Poll No. 1 Poll No. 2

Two Hills County Office Musidora Hall

Poll No. 1 Poll No. 2

Hairy Hill Community Hall Willingdon Eagle Hill Lodge

Poll No. 1 Poll No. 2

Brosseau Community Hall Boian Hall St. Mary's Parish Hall "Shandro"

Poll No. 1 Poll No. 2 Poll No. 3

Electoral Division No. 2 Electoral Division No. 3 Electoral Division No. 4 Electoral Division No. 5

School Trustee, Elk Island Catholic Schools

Sherwood Park Ward 1, Vegreville Electoral Subdivision 3 Hairy Hill Community Hall Poll No. 1 Willingdon Eagle Hill Lodge Poll No. 2 School Trustee, St. Paul Education (Division C) Brosseau Community Hall Poll No. 1 Two Hills County Office Poll No. 2 Hairy Hill Community Hall Poll No. 3 Willingdon Eagle Hill Lodge Poll No. 4 Boian Hall Poll No. 5 St. Mary's Parish Hall "Shandro" Poll No. 6

Dated at the Town of Two Hills, in the Province of Alberta, this 25th day of September, 2017. Sally Dary, Returning Officer FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS PLEASE VISIT: http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/ms/Voter_ID_Poster.pdf (Photo Id or any other acceptable Id)

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The Power Of Gratitude

Jodi Simmonds, VIBE Submitted

As Thanksgiving approaches, we tend to draw our attention to the things, people, and opportunities that we may be particularly thankful for. Perhaps it’s your health, your children, a good harvest, or this wonderful community in which we live. It is a lovely holiday that brings friends and family together to celebrate gratitude. Did you know that acknowledging and expressing gratitude has all kinds of mental health benefits? It does and it can affect you in all kinds of wonderful ways. When we feel grateful our brains signal for a chemical release of dopamine, the feel good chemical. That gratitude and the resulting dopamine help us to feel more content, peaceful, and generous to others. It helps us to have a more positive state of mind and increases our overall sense of happiness. Gratitude has other benefits too. It can also improve our resilience, increase the quality of our relationships with others, and it contributes to better overall mental health. When we actually express that gratitude by sharing with others how they have positively impacted us, we can get an even more powerful feeling of happiness for ourselves and for them. Isn’t that amazing? The more we practice gratitude, the more we see the world through a lens of gratitude. That means we are more likely to see and focus on the wonderful things in our life instead of dwelling on life’s challenges. To maximize these mental health benefits, we encourage you to not only thank people for their help, support, or love, but to tell them exactly what you are thankful for and the impact that they are making in your life. Teach your children how to do the same by modelling gratitude. If you are not sure quite how to get started, consider keeping a gratitude journal where you can jot down a few things that you are grateful for each day. Some families might enjoy

Bill Carter Submitted

keeping a gratitude jar in a central location in their home where members can deposit a quick note of gratitude each day. Consider choosing a time each week to read the notes together. You may want to phone or visit someone to let them know how much you appreciate them. You could also write someone a quick note of gratitude each week or even each month and encourage your school age children to do the same (you may want to have young children to draw pictures of gratitude). Some people really enjoy adding gratitude breath to their daily meditation. This is simply taking a few minutes each day to be still, focus on your breath, and then take a few minutes to think about a few of the wonderful things in your life that you appreciate. Others may want to include gratitude into daily prayer. There may be challenging times when it feels as though it is harder to think of things to be grateful for. Some days it may only be something as simple as a sunny day or a stranger holding a door open. It doesn’t have to be complicated or huge to have a positive impact on your mental health. This thanksgiving, we encourage you to take time to reflect on what you are thankful for but we also hope that you will consider choosing to include gratitude into your life every day. The Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools Initiative (MHCB) is an integrated, multidisciplinary team approach providing promotion, prevention and early intervention addiction, health and mental health services to children, families and communities. The VIBE Program is one of the 37 projects involved in this initiative led by Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health in partnership with Alberta Education and funded by Alberta Health and Wellness. If you would like further information on this topic or other wellness related topics, please contact your VIBE Coach, or the Program Coordinator Pat Calyniuk at 780-853-3718 or pat.calyniuk@btps.ca.

New Soup Kitchen

Have you ever been sitting eating alone and wished there was someone to share your meal with - someone to fellowship with? Recently members of the churches in the Vermilion Ministerial met to discuss this impor tant issue. Out of this meeting came the idea of organizing and running a Soup Kitchen on the First and Third Fridays of each month beginning this Friday, O c to b er 6. T h e S ou p K itc he n will be held in the Edge Building, 490649 Ave- next to Bowling Lanes from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, have a bowl of homemade soup, a drink, and to share together in chit-chat with others there. The cost is

FREE, though a donation box is available. S i x c h u r c h e s o r p a r i s h e s h ave ag r e e d to l o o k af te r t h e m e a l fo r one month with another rural church offering to purchase bowls utensils, napkins, juice, tea, coffee, etc. During their month each church will purchase and prepare the food for their two Soup Kitchens of that month. All food will be prepared in a commercial kitchen with a certified food safety person present. All are welcome to attend, just show up and you will be fed- it is hoped, however, that this will be more than just a meal but a chance to interact with others. If you have any questions, please contact the Edge 780 - 853 4229

"SERVING OUR COMMUNITY WE ENDEAVOR TO HELP ALL WHO CALL.

780-581-7042

iCAB TAXI APPRECIATES EACH AND ALL."

Farm Auction For

REX & JOYCE CUNNINGHAM EMBRYO SEEDS AND GUEST CONGIGNORS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017

LOCATED FROM: Mannville - 6 miles North on Sec. Hwy. #881 to Twp. Rd. 514, then 1 Mile East to R.R. 85, then 1/2 mile South, being on: NE-19-51-8-W4

Sale Commences: 1:00 p.m.

VIEWING: 11:00 a.m. SALE DAY

Lunch Available

TRACTORS, EQUIP., VEHICLE: *JD 4020 Tractor, Power Shift c/w JD 158 FEL & Bucket, Dual Hyd, Cab *Massey Ferguson GC 2400 Tractor, 3 cycl, Diesel, FWA, c/w 60” Mower Deck, FEL, 4’ Bucket, 3 pt. Hitch, 149 Original Hours *3pt. Hitch Equip. incl. 20’ Brandt Sprayer; 60” Bush Hog Roto Tiller ; Buhler 60” Snow Blower *Versatile 103 15’ Swather – good running order *JD 12’ Hoe Press Drill *Morris 16’ CP 512 HD Cultivator c/w Mounted Harrows *30’ x 6” Versatile Electric Auger *2 16’ x 4” Grain Auger c/w Motors *8’ RR Iron Drag *2002 Toyota Camray XLE Car, 4 Door, Air, Cruise, Tilt, 3L, V6, 367,000 km, good running order **

SHOP TOOLS & MISC.: *EPPS Diesel-fired 110v Power Washer *Liquid Air Oxy/Acetylene Torch & Gauges *Burton Seale 200 amp. Arc Welder *Air Compressor *Bench Grinder *Stihl MS 250 16” Chain Saw c/w Case *Trademaster Chop Saw *ITC Drill Press c/w 5’ Stand *Elmer Samuelson Work Bench c/w Vise *Makita 5” Angle Grinder *HD Rockwell Beaver 10” Table Saw * *2 Garden Irrigation System c/w Sprinkler *Socket Sets – ½ to ¾ Drive *1/2” Air Impact/Air Ratchet/Grinder *Eliminator 150w Battery Booster *Honda String Trimmer *8’ Alum Step Ladder *Assorted Small Tools *Qty. Fire Ext. *Tie Down Straps *Mechanics Dolly *Booster Cables *Hyd. Jacks *Hitch Accessories *8 Ton Floor Jack *Car Rams *Jack Stands *2 Shop Vacs *Halogen Lights *Drill Bits *Qty. Chains *Boomers *Hammers *Garden Tools *Air Rifle * BLDG, TANK, MISC.: *8’ x 10’ Storage Bldg. on Skids *Westeel 100 Gal Tidy Tank c/w Pump *Small Qty. Household *Antique Windows & Doors *8’ Fibreglass Truck Topper

AUCTION NOTE: This will not be a long sale, please be on time. For more info, please contact Rex Cunningham at 780-787-0040. See you there.

GUEST CONSIGNOR LISTING: *645 IHC Vibrashank w/30’ Diamond Harrows *Hutchinson

1500 Small Grain Cleaner *4 Grain Augers - 2/w Engines *2 – 300 gal. Fuel Tanks *2 500gal Fuel Tanks *3 Fuel Tank Stands *100 gal Tidy Tank c/w 12 v Pump *12v Crop Divider for Swather *3 Aeration Fans *Hog Self Feeder * Spools of Barb Wire *Cement Mixer *5 Milking Machine Buckets *8 Milking Stanchions *Creams Cans *Cream Separators *NH 269 Sq. Baler *Vicon 5 Wheel Hay Rake *IHC 7’ Sickle Mower/Trlr Type/Hyd Lift

Complete Wheelwright Shop & Farm Auction For

JOHN & CONNIE NEWGARD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017

LOCATED FROM: Andrew - 8 Miles West to Rge Rd. 180, then 1 Mile North being on: 571001 Rge. Rd 180

Sale Commences: 10:30 a.m.

VIEWING: 9:00 a.m. SALE DAY

Lunch Available

WHEELWRIGHT TOOLS, EQUIP. AND SUPPLIES: *Rubber Tiring Machine *Wheel Stand c/w

Attachable Horizontal Borrowing Electirc Machine *Pushing & Pulling Jacks for Installing Fellows *Floor Stand Drill Press c/w Wheel Rolling Stand(Drilling for Rivets/Tenon Cutting etc.) *Lrg. Qty. of New Fellows for Wood Wheels - Various Sizes *Lr. Qty. of New Spokes for Wood Wheels- Various Sizes *This equipment is for a one man operation. * 2" Wide Sleigh Runners *Reaches *Tongues *Cart Shaves *Double Trees *Neck Yoke Wood *Single Tree Wood *Plow Handles *Cart - Carriage Fenders

TRACTORS: *JD 4010 Tractor, Single Hyd., New Rubber *JD 3020 Diesel Tractor c/w 46A JD Loader, Bucket, Bale Spear, Cab *JD 650 14 hp Diesel Tractor c/w FEL, 3 pt. Hitch, Tire Chains, 1100 hours *JD 112 Yard Tractor c/w 48" Mower, Snow Blower, Roto Tiller *JD 111 Yard Tractor c/w 38" Mower & Bagger *Massey Ferguson Yard Tractor, Hydra Speed c/w 38" Mower Deck *Dynamark 12 hp Yard Tractor c/w 39" Mower Deck * * EQUIPMENT: *Massey Ferguson 655 18' Swather, Hydro *NH 488 9' Haybine *JD 100 10' Deep Tillage *JD 10 Tandem Discs *50' Diamond Harrows c/w Drawbar *International Side Delivery Rake *Harrow Cart *Minneapolis Moline 4 Bottom Plow *Flaman 5' 3 pt. Roto Tiller *KingKutter 3 pt. Trench Plow *KingKutter 3pt. Cultivator *Sovema 3 pt. 60" Mower *Hay Rack & Wagon *1 Ton Fertilizer Spreader * VEHICLES, TRAILERS, TANKS, RAFTERS: *1965 Ford 100 c/w Flatdeck, Arctic Snow Plow Electric/Hyd, 2 Way Angle *40' Tandem Storage Trailer *1991 Real Industries 14' Gooseneck Stock Trailer, Rubber Mats *1961 Mercury Dump Truck *26' Flatdeck Triple Axle Gooseneck Trailer 300 gal Fuel Tank & Stand *17 16' Wood Rafters **

HORSE DRAWN BUGGY, WAGONS & EQUIP.: *Roberts Visa-Vi 3 Seat Carriage, Hyd.

Brakes, Rubber on Wheels *Covered Wagon c/w Tarp & Boltering Steering - Built by Motor Coach Industries Ltd. *Massey Wood Wheel Wagon *International Harvester Wood Wheel Wagon *2 Bottom Plows *1 Bottom Plow *Single Horse Disc *Several Wood Wheel & Rubber Tired Wagons *Antique Dump Wagon for Restoration - 4" Wheels *Large Qty. Birch for Wagon & Sleigh Bunks(NEW) *Several New Wood Poles, Sleigh Runners, Double Trees *Saddles *Pony Saddles *Sleigh Poles *Pony Driving Harness *Collars *Bridles *Halters *Leather Draft Harness *Quarter Horse Size Nylon Harness c/w Bridles, Lines, Spreaders *Single & Double Trees *Neck Yokes *Buggy Neck Yoke *Hip Bells *6 Cut Bells *Shoeing Stock - Homemade**

LIVESTOCK FEEDERS, PANELS : *Qty. 10' Livestock Panels *4 Rd. Bale Feeders *Tombstone Rd. Bale Feeder *Bale Tarp *

SHOP TOOLS, MISC : Powermate 2200 PSI Pressure Washer *8' Welding Table c/w Vise *Simonize

Pressure Washer *Pull Behind Estate Sprayer *Snow Blower *Walk Behind Roto Tiller *Air Compressor *Push Mowers *Large Assortment of Small Tools *Chicken Plucker *

CROCKS & MISC.: *15 GAL. gal. Alberta Potteries Crock *4 gal Crock *Alta Circulator Wood & Coal Heater *Plus many more items too numerous to mention. Visit our website: www.dalesauction.com

TERMS OF SALE: Terms of Sale are CASH or Personal Cheque with Bank References, Debit, Visa &

MasterCard.(3% Buyer Premium on Visa & MC) (5% G.S.T. will be added where applicable.) The above is only a list or guide; therefore neither the Auction Firm nor the owners are responsible for any errors in description or condition of any merchandise. All items “SELL AS IS, WHERE IS”. SUBJECT TO ADDITION AND/OR DELETIONS

DALE'S AUCTION SERVICE

DALE MENZAK Phone: 1-780-632-7020 Fax: 1-780-632-7572 Cell: 1-780-632-9851 Box 1574, Vegreville, Alberta, T9C 1S7 "CONSTANTLY CREATING CONFIDENCE"

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Mannville’s St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Closes

Mildred Betz and Rev. Reinhard Dittmer

Pioneers who settled in the area formed the village of Mannville in 1906. Those who identified themselves as Lutheran Christians gathered for worship in the homes of individuals. They decided to form a congregation and to build a church residence in order to provide housing for a pastor and to have ample worship space. In 1929 this project was initiated, and so the congregation was soon able to worship their Lord and Savior in their own building. But even remote areas in Alberta were affected by WW II. While St. Paul’s pastor Theodore Folkmann supported the Canadian war efforts against Germany with reference to Romans 13:1, anti-German resentments were felt. In June of 1941, so-called “patriots” torched the church where Rev.

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Folkmann resided, burning it to the ground. The Anglican Church community recognized the need and offered worship space in their building to the Lutherans for the time being. It was not until 1953 when the current building was dedicated. The Public School in Birch Creek had closed and was purchased by St. Paul’s. The school was dismantled and the lumber re-used. The new St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was completed with many hours of hard volunteer work. In the summer of 2017, the congregation met and decided that it was in the best interest of everybody still active to close the church doors permanently. This was a difficult, but necessary decision. St. Paul’s has been served by many faithful pastors who have travelled long distance (Vegreville, Vermilion) to serve the

members with the Preaching of God’s Word and the Administration of the Sacraments. We name those who served in the building: John Nielsen (1954-1957), Rudolph Nast (1958-1962), Herbert Heinemann

(1966-1979), Terry Richardson (1981-1985), William Pantzer (1987-1993), Peter Pakrul (1993-1997), Mark Sander (1998-2009), Reinhard Dittmer (2010-2011), Gregory Palmer (2012-2016).

St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Photo submitted

Depression The Six Needs Of Mourning

Submitted

(exerts taken from Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s book, Depression of Grief) suggested to add to your library. This month we will look at the Fourth Need of Mourning: DEVELOPING A NEW SELF-IDENTITY When death and a loss impacts a person, they are changed in some way forever. Their assumptive worldview changes, the perception of life changes, priorities change and often relationships change, too. Innocence is

impacted and confidence and the ability to cope with daily activities change. Dr. Alan Wolfelt quotes “When someone with whom you had a relationship dies your self-identity or the way you see yourself, naturally changes.” “The way you define yourself and the way Society defines you has changed” When the person you had a relationship with is taken away, the par t of you that remains is changed. Roles may have changed, and you may have new tasks or jobs to do and adjust to. Perhaps some of these tasks and roles

were your loved ones. These can be triggers or reminders of the loss and the deep pain. When you experience this change, it can be emotionally, physically and spiritually draining. This exhaustion further compounds your feeling of depression. Finding your new self-identity is not an immediate happening and is a painful but necessary time. Seeking support and help from others is not a sign of your weakness or that you are bad or inferior. Accept the help of others you feel safe with. Talking and sharing is an

important part of the healing journey. Find a counsellor or a support group that you feel comfortable with. Try not to make too many changes in your life or environment as the work of your new identity depletes your energy to cope with life on a daily basis. Reach out to others sharing your thoughts and feelings and your new identity. Most of all, please, be kind to yourself. The struggle you face is comparable to the struggle of a Butterfly as it fights to emerges from the cocoon as a new creature.

Barry Clampitt Retires

Shawna Chernichen

Barry Clampitt of Vermilion Insurance After working in a bank for over 20 has decided to retire and pass the busi- years, Clampitt decided to give the insurOn September 26, after 20 years, ness along to his son Jason. ance business a try. Upon relocating from Coronation with his wife and children, Clampitt purchased Vermilion Insurance from Keith Nelson. “It was the best decision I ever made,” said Clampitt. Over the years Clampitt has grown the business from three people to eight and personally taught all of his employees and ensured they received their insurance license. The staff at Vermilion Insurance remarked that they will miss Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 11, 35, 46) Clampitt and that he has been a fantasLOCAL JURISDICTION: County of Vermilion River, tic boss. Clampitt intends to stay in Vermilion, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, spending his time working on things he BUFFALO TRAIL PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGIONAL DIVISION No. 28 never had time for in the past, as well as Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling spending time with his family. He also of the following office: has plans to travel. Clampit t would like to thank the community for all the support over the SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE - ELECTORAL SUBDIVISION No. 4 years. For the purpose of this Notice, Electoral Subdivision 4 is defined “It’s been a great community to live and raise kids in and have a business. as that area of the County of Vermilion River north of TWP 522 I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else,” (east from the County’s west boundary to HWY 893, north to Barry Clampitt. Photo Shawna Chernichen said Clampitt.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION

the County boundary); and the area north of TWP 514 (east from HWY 893 to HWY 17, north to the County boundary) inclusive of the Villages of Dewberry and Marwayne.

Voting will take place on the 16th day of October, 2017, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM MST. Voting stations for electors residing in the area described above will be located at: Streamstown Hall Tulliby Lake Agriplex

Clandonald Hall Dewberry Hall

Marwayne Hall

ADVANCE VOTE will be held on the 11th of October, 2017 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM MST. The voting station will be held at the County of Vermilion River Office, 4912 50 Avenue, Kitscoty, AB. Dated at the Village of Kitscoty in the Province of Alberta, this 20th day of September, 2017. Marjorie Lee, Returning Officer

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Richard Yaceyko Reruns For Council

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Having served on council for 13 years, Richard Yaceyko submitted his nomination to rerun on September 18. Raised in Derwent, Yaceyko has been a Vermilion resident for 33 years. “I love that Vermilion has a real sense of community spirit. I find people friendly, with time to talk on the street. People here are committed to volunteering. It’s a community where you want to raise your children,” said Yaceyko who raised his four children in Vermilion. I wouldn’t have had it any other way,” said Yaceyko. During his time on council, Yaceyko has enjoyed being a part of the planning for the Regional Centre, attaining commercial land along Hiway 16, bringing in regional water, and addressing doctor shortages.

“People were leaving for doctors and subsequently business outside the community,” said Yaceyko. As the chair of the Transportation and Utilities Committee, Yaceyko appreciates the town employees who work to keep Vermilion ahead of other municipalities. For example by slowly replacing water and sewer infrastructure underground, and implementing the snow removal program which enables people to move around easier. “As for the town’s approach to developing properties, I have had to change my outlook over time, and have seen that developments such as the ones next to the Provincial Park and South Brennan have been positive for the community,” said Yaceyko. Moving forward, Yaceyko wants to

continue developing positive relationships with other community groups, and help to balance priorities doing what is best for the community. By continuing to work with the Vermilion District Housing Foundation Board, Yaceyko hopes to provide Vermilion seniors the option to stay in the community. “For a lot of people, there is a certain quality of life here. Vermilion is home for me; it’s a community I want to help prosper and have others call it their home. If people have the facilities they will want to retire here; I want to retire here,” said Yaceyko. According to Yaceyko, making sure the new sewer treatment plant is established is a priority in order to allow space for growth in Vermilion. “We need to grow, but at a rate that is sustainable,” said Yaceyko. Richard Yaceyko. Photo Angela Mouly

Lions International 100th Birthday Party And Convention

Submitted Don Good

Vermilion’s Lion’s Club member, Don Good and Marion Smyth, attended the Lions International 100th Birthday Party and Convention, held in Chicago from June 30 to July 5, 2017. T h e L i o n s c l u b wa s fo u n d e d i n Chicago, in 1917, by Melvin Jones, and now has 1.5 million members from all over the world in 210 countries. The Motto is ‘Where there is a need there is a Lion!’ There was a lot to do and see, the ‘Beachboys’ band opened the convention and entertained many. The bands ‘Chicago’, ‘Charlie Daniels’, and ‘The Blues Brothers’, entertained as well and there were many dancing to the bands. There were seminar s on vision, diabetes, peace poster contests, guide dogs, and Lionism in general. The

convention was attended by people from all over the world, with a grand total of more than 35,000 registrants, from 117 countries. Chicago’s own McCormick Place at over 2 million 600 thousand square feet, capably accommodated the convention delegates and functions. On July 1, the Canadians proudly walked in the very colourful and interesting parade along with all of the countries, down the very well known streets in Chicago banishing their flags with pride! Don ver y proudly carried the Alberta flag high in the air for all to see! It was hot and a good time was had by all! If anyone is interested in becoming a Vermilion Lion’s club member, feel free to contact. Don Good 780-8532220. View Lions on YouTube, or www. lionsclubs.org.

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On Sept 19, the community stepped up and Fueled up for 4-H! $3350.30 will go to the Regional 4H Clubs in Cornerstone Co-op’s areas. Pictured are Cody & Khye Jackson – 4-H members, Janice Jackson - President of the Vermilion River District, and Heather MacMillan – Community Engagement Coordinator, Cornerstone Co-op. Photo submitted

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Mothers And Tiny Tots

The Vermilion Voice | October 2, 2017

The Glad Tidings Pentecostal Assembly and Parkview Alliance Church are facilitating and supporting the MATT (Mothers and Tiny Tots) group in Vermilion. The MATT group is replacing the previous MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group and acts to recharge mothers through fellowship, companionship, and activity or rest time for mothers, with babysitting available. The MATT mission statement is, “It is our common purpose to celebrate motherhood to the fullest and to bring together women who will love each other like family. Raising tiny tots is a beautiful, but hard journey. It takes a village of caring volunteers who are dedicated to help, laugh, cry, embrace, and encourage women who are living out this journey of being a mom. MATT is about motherhood – together we can change the world in all the best ways.” MATT will be meeting at the Glad Tidings Pentecostal Assembly from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on October 12 and 16, November 16 and 30, and December 7. For more information, you can call Judith at 780-853-2171. Photo Lorna Hamilton

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Robert Pulyk Reruns For Council

Robert Pulyk has been on Town Council in Vermilion since 2010 and submitted his nomination to rerun on September 18. Pulyk has been a Vermilion resident for 19 years with his wife Lorraine and their six children. His degree in Agriculture, major in Dairy Processing - University of Guelph along with completing the Management Development Program for the Public Service - University of Alberta School of Business along with his experience having been the Northeast Senior Manager for Alberta Agriculture contributes to his role on council. Over the years Pulyk has had terms as the Grand Knight for the Knights of Colum-

bus, coached U10 – U16 soccer for the Vermilion Soccer Association, supported St. Jerome’s School and Soccer tournaments as a volunteer cook, and volunteered on the Economic Development Board for the Town of Vermilion. “Being on Town Council has been great; it has allowed me the opportunity to use my management/people skills within council and in all of the committees I am involved. The best part is working with all of the committee community volunteers I am involved with especially at their community events,” said Pulyk. During this recent council, Pulyk has enjoyed his presentation to the delegates at the Alberta Urban-Rural Municipality Association, addressing our communities

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concerns regarding the four contaminated ‘brown field’ areas within the town limits, working with committees Communities In Bloom, the Good Life Institute, Chairing the Environment Committee, participating with the Parks and Recreation Committee to redevelop the Skate Park, Outdoor Rink and Tennis Courts and representing the town at the Vimy Celebration. “My great uncle died at Vimy Ridge; attending the celebration was very special for me,” said Pulyk. Pulyk is excited about the possibility of beginning a new chapter with a new council. He is running on the theme: Dedicated, Determined and Dependable. If elected, Pulyk will address a few challenges ahead for the community by focusing on the community’s need for senior level four care, use the recently created recreational master plan to address the

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need for structured and non - structured activities, and to make Alberta Works more accessible to Vermilion residents. Vermilion does not currently have any senior level four care available. Consequently, this has caused family members to be separated from each other being sent to other communities that have the health care service they need. Pulyk will advocate for a needs assessment analysis to bring this issue to a head with Alberta Health. As for recreation, short-term maintenance is okay, but long-term planning is required to address future recreational needs by working with all of the community groups and residents using the recreational master plan as a starting point. “We are the only community in the province that had its Alberta Works doors close in the morning since 2013,” said Pulyk. According to Pulyk, unemployment has increased in Vermilion since 2013, and he feels that residents deserve access to Alberta Works provincial programs during normal government working hours. “Our residents requiring their services in the morning should not have to travel to Wainwright or Lloydminster. I will work with council to bring this concern to the Provincial Government to ensure that this issue is resolved quickly,” said Pulyk. Pulyk is looking forward to becoming more active on council since his recent retirement, and seeking greater community engagement and regional collaboration. “It is very rewarding when you know that you have had a small part in the whole process. I take great pride in representing the Town of Vermilion, and am thankful also to my family for the support of allowing me to do so,” said Pulyk.

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Lakeland College Named 2017 NKBA College Of The Year

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The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today recognized Lakeland College as the 2017 NKBA College of the Year for its interior design technology program. “We’re thrilled to receive this honour from the National Kitchen & Bath Association. This accolade validates the quality program and education we deliver to our students. We give them the necessary tools to excel in the industry. Congratulations to everyone who is involved in the success of this program,” says Dave King, dean of Lakeland’s School of Trades and Technology. This is the first time Lakeland has received the award. Lakeland earned a combined score of 98 out of 100 on the two student designs the program submitted. Lakeland’s NKBA accredited program was also one of 13 programs from across North America recognized with a 2017 Excellence in Education award. “It’s exciting for us to be at the top. We’ve won Excellence in Education awards before – this is our fifth - but we’ve never been the top school, so it’s gratifying for our program, faculty and students,” says instructor Fiona McLeod, Lakeland’s NKBA program coordinator. The accolades don’t stop there. Five

Lakeland students won awards in the 2016/2017 Student Design Competition sponsored by Waypoint Living Spaces, marking 14 consecutive years of student award winners. Hailey Kaspick placed second for her bathroom design and received a $1,500 scholarship. Brooklyn Gogowich placed third for her bathroom design and received a $1,000 scholarship. Erica Eftodie and Natasha Chaykowski received honourable mentions for their bathroom designs, as did Megan Gerling for her kitchen design. The students were asked to design a kitchen and bathroom for a senior couple that had the all-inclusive approach to agingin-place. The competition attracted over 200 entries from 26 colleges and universities from across North America. Mandy Davediuk, a second-year student, says everyone involved in Lakeland’s program is committed to doing excellent work. “The instructors and the students put in so much work and effort, and it’s clearly showing with these results. The students who come here want to work and learn, and the instructors are so dedicated and helpful. It’s just an excellent program,” says Davediuk.

“It’s so exciting that Lakeland is the top (NKBA) school. This small program in Vermilion is producing amazing results,” she says. Davediuk and her classmates will work hard to extend Lakeland’s success in design competitions to 15 years. “I want to continue the streak and show Lakeland off and how great a program they have here.” The winners will attend the NKBA Design Competition awards event in January 2018 in Orlando, Florida during the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. This prominent industry event will also recognize the

NKBA professional designers who created the best kitchens and baths of the past year. Interior design technology is a two-year diploma program based at Lakeland’s Vermilion campus in eastern Alberta. The program provides graduates with a solid foundation in design fundamentals, drafting, space planning and more so they can create functional spaces. Graduates of the program can transfer their credits towards a bachelor of interior design (BID) degree at RCC Institute of Technology.

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Eagle Builders Gift $100,000 To Lakeland’s Awards Program

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(Vermilion, Alta.) – Inspired by how Lakeland College shapes its students to become theleaders of today, Eagle Builders gifted $100,000 to the college’s awards program during the official opening of the Dairy Learning Centre on Aug. 22. “Eagle Builders’ generous donation of $100,000 helps us put our students in the lead andexcel as leaders in the dairy industry. Lakeland appreciates Eagle Builders’ commitment toour students’ success,” says Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College. The money will be placed in an endowment fund from which an annual $4,000 scholarship will be drawn. The scholarship will be awarded to the general manager of the dairy unit of the Student-Managed Farm−Powered by New Holland. “As I became more familiar with Lakeland I found out how their agricultural programs are a major contributor to the success of the agriculture industry in Alberta. They shape leaders of today utilizing the student-managed farm concept,” says Craig Haan, director of sales at Eagle Builders. Eagle Builders was the lead contractor for the construction of the 46,600 sq. ft. Agricultural learning centre. They poured 2.5 million pounds of precast into 264 precast panels in their shop in Blackfalds, Alta. On March 15 they broke ground, within six days, they installed the precast panels, and within 18 days the shell of the building was complete. The company finished construction on Aug. 15. Haan, who’s one of three owners of Eagle Builders, says the company was proud to havebeen selected to build the state-of-the-art facility. “When the partners and I discussed how we could give back to the industry that has supported us so well, we thought a scholarship would be a good way to go. Our goal is to support our future progressive dairy farmers. We feel this gift will help continue to drive young men and women to success in the dairy sector across Canada for generations to come,” says Haan. The Dairy Learning Centre features state-of-the-art technology in robotic and conventional milking and feeding systems. With these systems, Lakeland animal science technology students will have the opportunity to delve into what it takes to lead in the dairy industry. They’ll work with a herd of 280-head including 120 Holstein milk cows, replacement heifers and young stock. Lakeland students will also lead in other career-relevant, advanced learning opportunities related to calf management, feed and nutrition, cow comfort, dairy specific software, manure management and more. Established in 1913, Lakeland College is a place of possibility that serves more than 8,300 Students every year at its campuses in Vermilion, Alta., and Lloydminster, Alta./Sask., and through online and off-site programs and courses. Lakeland offers programming in the areas of agricultural sciences, business, energy, environmental sciences, fire and emergency services, health and wellness, human services, interior design technology, trades and technology, and university transfer. For more information visit lakelandcollege.ca.

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FOCUS’ 59th Annual General Meeting

Angela Mouly Reporter

A p p r ox i m a t e l y 10 0 p e o p l e m e t at FO CUS (Fin d in g O p p or tu nit i e s through Community Understanding and Support) for their 59th Annual General Meeting on September 26. Staff, individuals, board members, and community supporters gathered to celebrate their accomplishments in the past year and discuss what they had to look forward to in the future. “It ’s pret t y significant that we’ve been in the community that long. For example, Jeanette Coutts has been a board member for 43 years,” said Shelly Chomlack, Chief Executive Officer. The guest speaker was Courage Canada Trail Ride’s Curtis Anderson who has supported FOCUS for several years with part of the proceeds from the trail ride. According to Anderson,

it helps survivors to go on field trips or attend the ride the following year. Anderson has been speaking across Alberta and Saskatchewan and since July 12 and has raised brain injury awareness to approximately 13,000 people. Anderson gave a ‘Road of Recovery’ speech detailing his experience since his bull riding accident on June 26, 2002. As a result, Anderson spent three weeks in a coma and had shunts put in his brain to control the swelling. He moved from the U of A hospital to the Glenrose Hospital where he received occupational therapy learning to walk, talk, and move his arm again. Within one year, he was able to walk without assistance, go up and down stairs and can now carry two-grain pails, has learned to talk over again, and can even play guitar. “Cowboy up and keep keepin’ on.

Fight a good fight, and the best way to heal is from the inside out,” said Anderson, whose speech received a round of applause. Board Chair, Mary Anne Machin said, “Congratulations to all of your hard work and dedication to the operation of this organization. You never gave up, and the reward, in the end, was the change that gave us the funds to continue to succeed in caring for the individuals you serve.” “I can proudly state that we have simply surpassed last year’s expectations within all program areas, and we had some fun in the process. Planning for our future, FOCUS continues to look ahead at expansion within the Disability Services we provide, through our Seniors program and towards our Daycare Dreams,” said CEO Shelly Chomlack. Curtis Anderson. Photo Angela Mouly

Orange Shirt Day At Lakeland College

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us little ones cried no one listened to us, daily routine that exemplifies their culture our feelings didn’t matter, we didn’t matter” and heritage. The children sang several Lakeland College in association with Children from the Onion Lake Kihew songs in their Cree language. St. Savior’s Anglican Church presented Wac isto n Cree Immer sio n S c ho o l This presentation was followed by a ‘Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters’ attended to present an example of their donation presented by Reverend Elizato honour and remember Indigenous Residential School survivors and their families. M anag er of Indig enous sup p or t services for Lakeland College, Clint Chocon played a video presentation made by the founder of Orange Shirt Day, Phyllis Jack Webstad. Webstad is Northern Secwpemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation and attended St. Joseph Indian Residential school from 1973/1974. Webstad’s Granny had bought her a new shiny orange shirt to wear on her first day of school, which was stripped from her, never to be seen again. In the presentation Webstad said “ No matter how much Children of the Onion Lake Kihew Waciston Cree Immersion School. Photo Shawna Chernichen Shawna Chernichen

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Sydney Crowe, Bray Crowe, Dylan Eremko, Caleb Ree, Jared Gourley, Korey Hemauer, Breanne Gourley and Jaiden Bancroft ran a challenging long-distance course at Riverdale two weekends ago. Along with teammates Sam Ree, Clay Bryden, Ty B r yd e n , a n d El i C r o w e, t h e s e runners could go the distance and run laps around us! Last week they were in Vermilion Provincial Park to host and compete in the Autumn Challenge. “We had a good weekend in Bonnyville,” said Coach Campbell of his senior boys volleyball team. On September 22, they played five teams in the round robin and ended up first in our pool, then played Father Merc from For t McMurray and beat them in the semifinal. In the final they played a competitive Elk Point team, trailed the first set

but managed a come from behind win, and then won the second set to win the tournament. On the same weekend the grade eight/nine boys team played a great tournament winning every set until the last, scoring them silver! “They played well and had a great time!” said Miss Reeve who attended as a parent. The grade seven boys Volleyball team played in the Triple Ball tournament in St. Paul Friday, September 22. “The boys played very well, learned a lot about the game, and finished 3rd place in the tournament,” said Coach Atkinson. Last weekend the senior boys and girls teams “were in St. Paul for a tournament. The Vermilion Marauders football team defeated the Jasper Glaciers 20 -14 in Jasper. This was only the Marauders’ second game playing 6 man football, and their first win.

Fall Supper tickets are now available! Volleyball player s and other Marauder athletes have tickets available for purchase. The mouth-watering meal will take place on Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 and 6:30 pm. Prices are $12.00/adult, $10.00/senior or child, and free for children under 5. Tickets are also available at the front office. Don’t forget: Sep. 26: QSP Magazine Sale Fundraiser kickoff, Oct. 13: progress reports (senior high), Oct. 11: last day of QSP Magazine Sales, Oct. 14: Mother Daughter Day Conference (J.R. Host site), Oct. 19: Fall Supper, Oct. 25: parent /teacher inter views, Oct. 26-28: Spooktacular (jr. volleyball tournament), Oct. 28: parent-teacher interviews, Oct. 28: J. R. hosts J. R. boys Northern volley tournament, Oct. 29-31: Spooktacular volleyball tournament Oct. 31: Halloween event.

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Susan Obrigewitch in to new routines and expectations. Submitted Currently they are exploring patterns Our new kinder- in math, studying mapping skills in g a r t e n s t u d e n t s social, testing various materials and a r e s e t t l i n g i n t o designs in science, and learning about the school routine reading strategies in language arts. and are eager to learn! The classIn reading the grade 4 students are room is a hive of activity at all times so learning to pick the right book and volunteers in the classroom have been build up their stamina for reading. appreciated. Their theme for October Science in the grade 5 class will will be Fall/Halloween. start off with their Weather Watch unit. This year the Grade 1 and 2’s will be They will be tracking and learning combined for phys ed. Mrs. Miller and about the weather, and within no time Mrs. DeFord are ver y excited to be Mrs. Riedel hopes to have a class full team teaching 30 minutes of physical of meteorologists! activity. The Grade 1 and 2’s will also In language ar ts the grade 6 have Mrs. Barber for option classes: students have been busy writing varilibrary, health, music and makerspace ous forms of letters. Recently they activities. wrote a letter to Superhero HeadquarThe grade 3 class is settling nicely ters, requesting that some students in

their class be considered a superhero and provided very persuading reasons why. The class will now be focusing on adding details to their paragraph writing. In spor ts news the BTJHA A playdowns at the Wainwright Golf Course saw our own Rhys Amero take part in a very successful day! Way to represent the Royals, Rhys!! Elizabeth Trynchuk and Roisin Dalton represented us at the Riverdale Cross Country Run on September 22nd. Despite the pouring rain, Elizabeth finished 6th. The junior high volleyball girls played at St. Jerome’s and senior high girls were at P.V. Upcoming Dates: No school October 5 and 6; Pancake Breakfast October 11.

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On Thursday, September 7, 2017, Russell Garnier formerly of Dewberry passed away peacefully at the Vermilion Health Centre at the age of 81 years. Russell is loved and remembered by his wife Marvia of Vermilion, Daughter Monique (Murray) Hart of Vermilion, Son Robin (Liz) Garnier & son Michael Goeseels of Lloydminster, Brother Gary Garnier of Elk Point, Special Aunt Marjorie Hansen of Vermilion plus his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Edmond and Hilda Garnier as well as his sister-in-law Una Garnier. A funeral service for Russell was held at the Dewberry Hall on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 1:00. Interment followed at the Dewberry Cemetery. Russell’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank Dr. Kerlis (family physician) and Dr. Salumu and Nursing Staff at the Vermilion Health Center for the excellent care he received as a patient and while in the hospital. Heartfelt thank yous to everyone who phoned, send flowers, brought food, and came for a visit. Thank you to Crossroads Funeral Chapel (Alva, Harry, Kim and Karen) for your assistance with funeral arrangements. Special thanks to his pallbearers: Warren, Maurice, Gus, Floyd, Murray, Herb and Bruce. Thank you is also extended to Buffalo Trail Public Schools for the loan of the chairs, Pastor Brian Stiles of the Dewberry Community Church for leading the service, Linda Krawchuk for reading the eulogy, Jean Bowman for playing the piano, Sharon Bates for assisting with the hall, the Dewberry Mennonite Choir for their beautiful music and Greenlawn Goodwill Ladies for the excellent lunch. Your kindness was greatly appreciated. If so desired, donations can be made to the Dewberry Cemetery Fund or charity of donor’s choice.

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The Energy Education Mobile came to visit Grade 4 students last week. Using the onboard activities, students learned about the actions you can take to reduce electricity use in your home. They identified the various areas in a house where heat can be lost, and learned about energy resources such as natural gas, coal, propane, and oil. For the last couple of weeks, in gym classes and at recesses, VES students have been running laps on the track in an effort (as a school) to reach the total number of kilometers Terry Fox ran from St. John’s to Thunder Bay. On Sept. 28, all students and staff walked around the school for VES’s annual Terry Fox Run. We would like to thank all those who donated to the Terry Fox Run. On October 5, all Buffalo Trail staff members will get together to celebrate the amazing individuals we work with everyday. Staff are recognized for every five years that they are employed by BTPS. The following VES staff will receive recognition for their years of service this year: Mrs. Webb (5 years), Mr. Beecroft (15 years), Mrs. Fuller (15 years), Mrs. Bykowski (20 years), Mrs. Heinrich (20 years), Ms. Birch (25 years), Mr. Harvey (25 years), and Mrs. Murie (25 years). Congratulations to the aforementioned staff and to all the hard-working men and women who make VES such a terrific place to be each day. During our October 4 staff meeting, all VES staff will take part in our annual V-TRA training. The safety of our children is a top priority for all of us. We, at Buffalo Trail Public School, have been involved in intensive Level One Violence-Threat/Risk Assessment safety training processes. As a result of this training we3” have a planversion for responding wide to situations in which students may pose a

threat to themselves or others. As a school community, we will not accept “no response” to a serious threat. Our goal is to respond to all threats in a professional manner that provides for a healthy and caring learning environment. We will practice lockdown and evacuation procedures in our schools several times each year. VIBE is one of the Mental Health Capacity Building sites that has received annualized funding from Alberta Health Services. VIBE works to promote positive mental health in children, youth, families, and individuals in the community who interact with children and youth. Mrs. Alana Pinkoski-Benoit, our VES VIBE Wellness Coach, will be at VES Monday through Thursday this year. She will spend most of her time with students during their health classes and recess time. Accelerated Reading has started again for the year. All students in Grades 2-6 are encouraged to take part in this reading program. A link to the quizzing site is on the VES website under both ‘Parents’ and ‘Students’ sections. The direct link is https:// hosted70.renlearn.com/743515/. A great site to check if books have an AR quiz is http:// www.arbookfind.com/ and a link is also on our website. Student user names are the same as last year and can be received from their teacher. Quizzing may be done any day of the week from 6am to 9pm. The year goals are different for each grade level: Gr. 2 needs 20 points while Grade 6 needs 60 points. If you have any questions regarding AR, please contact your child’s teachers so that they can assist you. Dates to Remember: Oct. 3-13 – Perogy Sales; Oct. 4-Nov. 1 – Art Exhibit in VES; Oct. 4 – Assembly at 10:45; Oct. 5 and 6 and 9 – No School; Oct. 13 – Hot Dog Lunch; Oct. 16 – School Council AGM; Oct. 18 and 19 – Parent Teacher Interviews; Oct. 20 – No School; Oct. 26-30 – Scholastic Book Fair 3” wide version sale; Oct. 27 – Hot Lunch Dance

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St. Jerome’s School News

Margaret McCormack Submitted

Mike, on behalf of Marion Mayowski, would like to acknowledge the kindness and support shown to her and the family during her battle with cancer. Friends and neighbours Fran, Lis, and Judy who provided taxi service to and from the Cross Cancer Institute, baked muffins, shared meals and provided support when it mattered most. To the staff and residents at Edmonton Sorrentino’s House which gave Mom an opportunity to find friendship with kindred spirits in a warm home-like atmosphere. Dennis and Dr. Cecile Lavoie of Bonnyville – your professional expertise accompanied by the family ties – expedited Mom’s relief from pain, your house calls, and individualized care gave an extraordinary comfort and relief to us all. Thank you. To the Vermilion Health Care Team – your expertise and empathy were extraordinary. No one can ever be prepared for the journey of a life’s end. You provided explanations of what to expect and why, gave latitude in our comings and goings, showed us how to care for Mom in between regular rounds, and provided family comfort when we had difficulty coping. Special thank you to Dr. StewartHunter – your collaborative approach to palliative care was our saving grace, the attention you gave Mom and the time you took with us to explain the dying process was invaluable. To Alva and Harry Creech and staff of Crossroads Funeral Chapel and Crematorium – for your professional guidance, attention to detail, and personal care to our family – especially Mom. You made a very difficult day manageable. Thank you Janice, Willie, and Nancy for the wonderful music it was one of the few requests Mom had for her service your harmony during Psalm 23 was beautiful. Vermilion Senior’s Centre caterer Diane and company for the excellent food. Thank you to all of you who attended Mom’s celebration of life and supported the family. Your gifts of condolences, hugs, flowers and donations matter a great deal to all of us and are appreciated beyond words.

St. Jerome’s hosted another successful Fall Supper with both settings being sold out. A tremendous thank you to Charlene Young, our kitchen coordinator, and Event Coordinators, Rolanda Beaudette and Paulette Moir. This fundraiser would not be possible without your dedication and organization of this event. We would also like to thank the parent, staff and student volunteers, all the families who donated food for the supper and the wonderful community of Vermilion who support our supper each year. The St. Jerome community, dressed red, white and black, gathered in the gym on Tuesday afternoon for the annual “St. J Welcoming” event. Grade 4 students were welcomed into Cartier, Fraser or Mackenzie house after competing in a fun-filled obstacle course. New students in grade FIVE to eight had to keep their hands behind their backs as they ate donuts hanging by strings. Grade nine to twelve students who are new to St. J struggled to unknot frozen pieces of clothing as their welcoming challenge. The final event was the welcoming of all new staff members. Staff first answered trivia questions. For each question they answered incorrectly a Smartie was placed in a pile of whip cream. Staff then had to find all their Smarties keeping their hands behind their backs. Kicking off the “Bags for Breakfast” program in Vermilion, Cornerstone Co-op

hosted a delicious pancake breakfast for all the staff and students at St. Jerome’s on Tuesday, September 26. The “Bags for Breakfast” is a program where three cents will be donated to the local schools’ breakfast programs for every shopping bag brought in to reuse at your local Cornerstone Co-op. All students participated in the Terry Fox Run on Tuesday, September 26. There were four different routes designed to accommodate all students. Students grade 7-12 had the option of being doused in coloured chalk at various points along the route. Thank you to all the staff who helped supervise the routes, all the staff and students who participated and all the donations that came in. Way to show your Spartan Spirit. Our Spartan Volleyball teams were very busy during the September 22/23 weekend. The Grade 6/7 Girls team won Bronze in St. Paul on Friday and then placed 4th at the St. Jerome’s tournament. Congratulations to our Jr. B Boys team who brought home the Silver medal from St. Paul on Friday evening. The Jr. “A” Girls team won Gold on the Consolation side and the Jr. “A” Boys won Bronze in St. Paul on Saturday. The JV Girls team traveled to Paradise Valley winning the Consolation side of the tournament. The Sr. Boys and Girls played some very intense volleyball in Bonnyville where the girls lost out in the quarterfinals. Congratulations to all of our volleyball teams for their success. The St. Jerome Elementary community gathered on Wednesday, September 27 to celebrate September Happigrams.

The celebration began with Fat Cat from the Credit Union surprising the students with a cheque for two thousand sixtyfour dollars. The money will be used to purchase books for our elementary reading program. Thanks Credit Union for your continued support of literacy learning for our students. The celebration continued with Mrs. Roth’s Grade Four students reciting a poem and singing, “I Am A C”. The Grade 3 class sang “One Way, Jesus”. Congratulations to all of our September Happigram winners for beginning the year with hard work, a positive attitude, and improved reading and math skills. On Thursday, September 28 we were very fortunate to have Calum Lykan a passionate and energetic Storyteller who has travelled extensively telling stories, meeting new tellers and learning new tales on his journeys visit our students. His love for entertaining was evident as he took every opportunity to connect his audiences to the wonderful worlds of myth, legend, folklore, fables, and historical stories from Scotland and Far Away Lands. St; Jerome’s Awards Night will be held on Friday, October 6, at 7:30 pm in the school gymnasium. This is a wonderful evening to honour and celebrate the accomplishments of our High School students. During the month of October, the High School Student Council will be collection new socks, to be given to the Lloydminster Interval Home. Please donate your socks to the school office. There is no school on Friday, October 6 or Monday, October 9.

Character Building

Susanna Pankie, bumped and spiked their way to a silver Dewberry School medal finish in Paradise Valley. As this Submitted article goes to press, the girls will be hostNo truer words ing their own tournament in Dewberry. All were spoken than the best this weekend! Fabulous job so far, those of Heywood girls! Broun, “Sports do not build character, The cross country runners battled the they reveal it.” September is a month that cold, windy and wet conditions at the begins to reveal the characters of our staff annual Riverdale race, hosted at the lovely and students. It is a month where many Riverdale golf course, north of Wainwright! young students experience the feeling Although the team is small, they have a of independence, while others continue huge passion for running and this showed to strengthen those roles that they were in their results. The following students previously introduced to. earned a medal or ribbons in their grade Over the last few weeks, students have category for their efforts: Presley Parr (1st), unveiled their spirit during numerous Rhett Romanchuk (3rd), August Benssporting events. The Senior Girls volley- miller (2nd), Savana Deibert (2nd). Way to ball team played in two tournaments and go, team. Good luck at the Autumn Invitaproved that the Dewberry Panthers are a tional at the Vermilion Provincial Park. force to be reckoned with. The girls put This week, Dewberry School honored in a 12 hour day during the St. Jerome’s the survivors of residential schools by tournament and received a bronze in the participating in Orange Shirt Day activities. consolation pool. The following week, they Throughout the school, classrooms were involved in reading about different survivors and their situations. They also held

discussions about why this topic matters to us as well as their hopes for the future. As a final activity all the students were presented with a feather. On this feather they were to reflect on their hope for the future, how to honor residential school survivors or how to encourage reconciliation. It was residential school survivor, Phyllis Webstad’s dream for the conversation about the residential schools to happen annually. With the second year of recognition and the conversation continuing, the students at Dewberry School are “a new generation becoming more aware of the past.” There are many ways to reveal one’s character: through actions, dialogue, physical appearance, idiosyncrasies, thoughts and reactions. The events of the past few weeks will be like ripples in a pond and the impressions made on the students will flow deep. As the year progresses it will strengthen their character and make them more aware of the impact of their actions in everything including sports.

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Marauders Fall To Hinton In Edmonton

Cathy Wolters Submitted

Failing to capitalize on a first and goal from the one late in the third quarter was the turning point for the Vermilion Marauders in a 26-24 loss to the Hinton Wolf Pack in Edmonton. At that point in the game the Marauders were leading 24-20. Another touchdown, even without a convert, would have forced Hinton to score at least two touchdowns. Instead the Marauders gave up the ball on a fumble. That four-point lead did hold up until there was just 1:30 left on the clock. Hinton power back Tristan Bell, who was hard to contain the whole game, busted out of high tackles for a 92-yard scramble to pay dirt. It was Bell’s second carry of the series. His first took the ball away from the twoyard line where Hinton was second and 20 after Cameron Bartley’s sack. Bell plowed through for a 16-yard gain putting his team over four yards away from the first down. The third down gamble turned into the winning points. Although Bell scored all the Hinton touchdowns, he could have had more if the Marauder defence hadn’t found ways to shut him down forcing the Wolfpack offence, and Bell, to make continual adjustments. Fatigue and injury were also factors in the game’s closing minutes. Already down a player after Braden Tyner broke a bone in his hand last week, the Marauders fielded just 10 players. Jonathan Pries was missing from the action for most of the second half. Many of the Marauders sat out three or more plays after a variety of on-field hurts. Late in the quarter, quarterback and defensive stalwart Vince Brosseau had to sit out 3 plays after being rocked by a bone-jarring tackle. However, the team didn’t give up. “You dug as deep as you could, so don’t hang your heads,” head coach Lorne Maier told the Marauders just before the teams shook hands. In the dying seconds of the game, kicker David Wilson attempted an 18-yard field goal. It was blocked, but picked up by an alert Wyatt Payne. Payne was stopped well short of first down yardage. The Wolfpack then took a knee to run out the 11 seconds left on the clock. Hinton scored first and last in a game that was full of fumbles, recoveries, interceptions and long penalty marches. The Wolfpack scored on their first possession less than four minutes into the game. They started on their own 50,

and were third and 20 when Bell plowed through tacklers for the first major. This was the only touchdown Hinton converted. The Marauders answered immediately with their own major. Brosseau scrambled around the backfield before finding Pries for a 61-yard pass and run. Pries was well behind coverage and wasn’t touched on his sprint into the end zone. Wilson’s convert tied the score at 8. The Marauders took the lead with 1:03 left in the quarter. After taking over on downs on their own 30, the Marauders’ march up the field to a TD was assisted by multiple penalty calls on the same play. Calls included offside, roughing the passer and a second unnecessary roughness flag. The penalties negated a Wolfpack interception. Instead of being on the Marauder 40, they found themselves on a goal-line stand. After a slow-developing play from the shot-gun failed, Jahmari Lindsay scored on his second chance from the one. Wilson added the 2-point kicked convert. Hinton scored the only points of the second quarter when Bell finished a sevenplay drive with a one-yard touchdown. The Marauders prevented the convert attempt. Pries scored his second touchdown when he returned the second half’s opening kickoff 85-yards. Wilson provided a crucial block to prevent a pursuing Hinton player from catching up with Pries. He then added the convert for a 24-14 lead. The 10-point lead didn’t last three minutes as Bell sidestepped and slipped through tackles rambling 66 yards for his third TD. Again the Marauders stopped the convert attempt. They maintained the lead until Bell’s final touchdown. Third-year veteran Brosseau said the game was “by far” the toughest game he’s played but says he’s satisfied with how the team is coming together offensively. “Our execution is way better. I’m excited the way the season is going.” Brosseau led all Marauders with 58 yards on the ground. Securing tackles, especially finding a way to tackle low to stop backs like Bell will be one of the challenge the Marauders face when they host Breton on Oct 12. Breton started the season with 3 wins and scored triple the points of their opposition. Marauder points after: The Marauders have a bye on the Thanksgiving weekend, and host their next game at J.R. Robson on Thursday Oct 12. Vermilion hosted Hinton in Edmonton to alleviate travel time for the Wolfpack…Rookie Levi Nicholson has found his niche on defense… Payne had a reception for 20 yards and also an interception in a solid two-way

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time a grab at the level of his ankles… Trevor Thor caused havoc on both sides of the ball with hard tackles and plow ahead runs.

Trevor Thor (44) attempts to elude a Wolfpack defender with a grip on his jersey. Wyatt Payne (21), on the left, is ready to block. Photo submitted

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An Advance Vote will take place on the 11th day of October, 2017 between the hours of 2:00 pm (Start Time) to 8:00 pm (Closing Time). Voting station will be located at: Town of Vermilion - Town Hall Front Meeting Room 5021 - 49th Avenue Vermilion, AB An Election will take place on the 16th day of October 2017, between the hours of 10:00 am (Start Time) and 8:00 pm (Closing Time). Voting Station will be located at: Vermilion Elks Hall 5018 - 49th Avenue Vermilion, AB An Institutional Vote (for facility residents ONLY) will take place on the 11th day of October 2017, between the hours of 10:00 am (Start Time) and 12:00 noon (Closing Time). This Institutional Voting Station will be located at: Vermilion Valley Lodge 5401 - 46th Street Vermilion, AB In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must be one or more pieces of identification issued by the Canadian Government, whether federal, provincial, or local, such as an Alberta Operator’s (Driver’s) License or an Alberta Identification Card that contains a photograph of the elector and his or her name and address, or any other type of identification that is acceptable to the municipality which proves the person’s identity, current residence and age, as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act or Local Bylaw #8-71. Dated at the Town of Vermilion in the Province of Alberta this 26th day of September, 2017. Denise MacDonald, Returning Officer

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St. Jerome’s Fall Supper Success

St. Jerome’s school held their annual fall supper on September 29 at the Vermilion Regional Center and was a huge success for the school as both the 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. were sold out. “We fed 750 people. Seven hundred tickets sold make it officially sold out, but we sold about 730 tickets and had a few people come to the door as well. On top of that we sold roughly 30-40 leftover plates.” said St. Jerome’s principal Allan Chase. Members of the public could be heard commenting on how wonderful the supper

items and desserts were. “The truck has just arrived at my house here in Vermilion, and everything is everywhere so supper would have been takeout; I was invited to come to this beautiful fall supper, and I’m glad I was, it was very good,” said George Rogers, new CAO for the Town of Vermilion. Chase commented that he enjoys seeing the seniors and families that come together for the event.” “They enjoy a great meal and get to see people that they may not have seen for quite some time. One of my favorite parts of the evening for me is watching our

From left, Bernie Webb, Scott Webb, Mayor Bruce MacDuff, Vermilion CAO George Rogers and Marilyn MacDuff sit visiting after enjoying the St. Jerome’s Fall Supper.

students work the event. I think it makes us all feel good to see young people taking responsibilities like this on so successfully. They do such a wonderful job, and I couldn’t be more proud.” Chase went on to say that the event was a great success and it is due to all the people who come together. “It is an amazing day; our students complete a tremendous amount of work in setting up and decorating the hall, prepar-

ing and serving the food. We have parent and community volunteers that come to help, and I am very proud of all the St. Jerome staff that volunteer their time to help make it the huge success that it is. The students, staff and school community really stepped up to make it run very smoothly,” said Chase. Proceeds from the Fall supper will go towards the sports teams, student activities, and speakers.

From left, Denis Fraser, Terri Fraser, Gavyn Naphan-Fraser, Lea-anne Naphan-Fraser, Rylee Naphan- Fraser and Caleb Fraser enjoyed family time and a dessert after the main course at the St. Jerome’s Fall Supper. Photos Lorna Hamilton

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