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In the news this week

Back of the Bus

Staff It may still be winter, but a team of tornado hunters were visiting schools in the Battlefords at the end of last week.

Saskatchewan Tornado Hunter team member Ricky

North Battleford, Sask.

Forbes spoke to students at St. Vital School and Central School Thursday and Friday.

He talked about various scientific aspects of extreme weather and showed the students the Flash, the vehicle he drives during storm-chasing activities. There will be more

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

about this story in Thursday’s Regional Optimist.

Battlefords Trade and Education centre hosted their fourth Mardi Gras fundraiser Saturday. The event drew enthusiastic support from the community.

Garnet Elmer has once

again submitted a passionate letter about the Battlefords North Stars and their continued success this season. BNS were crowned Finning Division champions last week.

Elmer has high hopes for the hockey team in the post-season.

Turn to Page 4 for more.

A band with a considerable amount of locally-based talent played in Battleford Friday. Back of the Bus performed at the Battlefords Community Players Clubhouse in celebration of the release of a new CD, Live at the Bassment. Jim Walls was among the members. See Thursday’s Regional Optimist for more. Photo by Averil Hall

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Fun(draising) for BTEC

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The Mardi Gras fundraiser for Battlefords Trade and Education Centre took place Saturday at the Don Ross Centre.

People showed up for the fun(draising), the masks, the silent and live auctions and, of course, the prizes.

Executive director of BTEC, Mona Leece, says they were looking to garner funds for their new 20,000-square-foot building that’s currently being constructed on Railway Avenue, and explains what their program is all about.

“It’s a nonprofit organization for people with disabilities, and we’re a day program,” Leece said.

“We do a different variety of activities and try and get into the community as much as we can.”

The current facility is just over 100 years old and the program has been in the Battlefords for almost 50 years.

Leece also says the fundraiser has been going on for four years, and last year they raised approximately $74,000 in one night.

Leece thanks the community for the tremendous support BTEC has received over the years.

Executive director of BTEC, Mona Leece (pictured middle), was all smiles at the annual Mardi Gras fundraiser. Volunteers from around the Battlefords came to help raise funds for the new day centre. Left is Mayce Achtemichuk, right is Denise Achtemichuk. Photos by Dustin Saracini

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Harold Greyeyes

Leaves a legacy in First Nation agriculture Staff An active and distinguished member of the local First Nation community in the Battlefords has passed away.

Harold Greyeyes died Jan. 31 at the age of 86. He leaves behind his wife Estelle and his family. A farewell wake was held Wednesday in North Battleford.

Greyeyes had a long history of active involvement, but his biggest contribution was in agriculture.

He was born on Muskeg Lake reserve in 1929

and started in agriculture at an early age, working on the family farm in the area.

Later, he also worked in the lumber industry in British Columbia. He moved to North Battleford in the mid1970s.

His lasting legacy in agricultural was his work as an educator and a communicator, particularly in promoting better agricultural practices to those on reserves.

For 22 years he worked for the Saskatchewan Indian Agricultural Program as an assistant extension agrologist, and earned two farm

News-Optimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Since the closure of the Agriplex arena the ice time situation for minor hockey in the Battlefords has been described by some as “ridiculous.” What would be a solution?

• Build another small arena.

10% • Step up plans to replace the Civic Centre and make sure those plans involve two ice surfaces.

50% • Extend hours available by hiring more staff.

15% • Someone should build a commercial arena like they have in Saskatoon.

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• Winter isn’t over yet. We’ll still be punished.

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management certificates and an artificial insemination technician certificate from the University of Saskatchewan during that time.

He developed a number of agriculture workshops and courses aimed at First Nation farmers and earned a reputation as a tireless promoter of First Nation agriculture in the region.

Greyeyes was also active in the media. He wrote a column for the Battleford Telegraph and also for the First Nation Free Press. For a time he also did a Cree agriculture broadcast on radio.

From 1975 on, Greyeyes was a member of Rotary and was the first treaty person to serve as president of the local club. He was named a

Rotary Paul Harris Fellow in 1985 and later served as district governor.

Greyeyes was also part of a citizens advisory committee with the RCMP, was a director with the Saskatchewan Agriculture Food Council, was active with the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation and was also a director with the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce for a decade. He has also been involved with the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre.

He was an avid golfer and was North American Golf Champ (seniors) in 1980, 1981 and 1982.

In 1992 Greyeyes was named to the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame.

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Wall government to run deficit Staff The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention was held in Regina last week and the biggest news to come out of it was confirmation by Premier Brad Wall that the provincial government would run a deficit.

That news came in Wall’s speech to the SUMA delegates Feb. 1 at Queensbury Convention Centre.

In his speech the premier pointed to “tough and short term, emphasis on the short term” fiscal challenges.

“Our government has serious revenue shortfalls,” said Wall. The premier said his government has already been making “difficult decisions.”

“There isn’t much room left, frankly, for cuts,” said Wall. He said those would manifest in areas like health care and education, and withdrawing from infrastructure spending.

“It’s an option, but we don’t think, I don’t think, given that we are dealing with a temporary issue, that that’s the right move for the province at this time.”

Premier Wall also made clear he would not move

from the current municipal revenue sharing.

“We’ve got that one per cent formula, we’re going to keep that one per cent formula.”

Premier Wall said there were two choices “that go completely against the DNA of this current government of Saskatchewan.”

One choice was to raise taxes, with Wall referring to education and carbon taxes.

“The problem, though, ladies and gentlemen, is that a lot of those high emitters are high employers. What would be the impact of any tax increase on the economy right now?” said Wall.

“That leaves us with the last unpalatable choice, and that’s to run a deficit for a short period of time.”

Wall announced the government “planned to run a modest deficit” in 2015-16, and because of continued weakness in the energy sector, in 2016-17 as well.

“This is a last resort,” said Wall, who pledged to SUMA delegates to return to balanced budgets by 201718.

Not surprisingly, the opposition New Democrats voiced outrage over the an-

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“Saskatchewan people deserve so much better than

a premier who is running massive deficits but still making, and hiding, bad spending choices,” said Broten.

“They’re still choosing to fund Lean; the extensive use of overpriced consultants; adding three more MLAs to the legislature and entitlements like travel scouts. We need to open the books, see how deep the hole is, and debate their spending decisions.”

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Letter

Fabulous North Stars hockey, an update Dear Editor It must be spring and the flowers are in bloom, because everything just looks pretty at the Civic Centre with the Battlefords North Stars displaying some awesome looking tick-tack-toe passing leading to breathtaking goals.

Well, it isn’t spring just yet, but the play of our Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League club has been tremendous up to this point in the season. With just a few games left in the regular season, they are perched at the top of the standings, a place where they have been most comfortable for the majority of the season. And with this bunch of dedicated players, they aren’t about to roll over until they attain their ultimate goal of winning a league championship. And they have the supreme ability to do so, based on their stellar play throughout the season.

There is no quit in these young men. They battle through adversity. The key to their performance is their dedication to the concept of playing for each other, the key ingredient

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in any team success in sports. They are all accountable to each other. These Stars continue to fine tune their individual talents, meshing their contributions into a well-oiled machine. And they are a machine, grinding it out shift after shift, rolling out one line after another, and making the other team sit back and look like dumbfounded creatures of nature blinded by their opponents’ headlights.

The North Stars players have individual talents that have molded into a team that is capable of winning a championship. So, at this point in the season, let’s take a brief look at some of our young warriors: No. 1 - Taryn Kotchorek. A brilliant young goaltender who has played a vital role in the success of the team this season. Taryn has been a surprise gift for Coach Kevin Hasselberg and has provided the depth at goaltending that will be a benefit once playoff time rolls around. Taryn has a bright future with the club.

No. 2 - Connor Sych. For half of this season, the writer was lamenting the thought of Connor leaving for college to play hockey in the States next season. Thankfully, his Dad corrected me on that … relief! Connor has such intelligent and skilled defensive judgment, and has shown his ability to provide an accurate shot from the point. He is a wellrounded player who is arguably the best defenceman in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. We are blessed to witness his talent.

No. 3 - Cody Spagrud. Another first-year player, but who has displayed veteran savvy and has been a stabilizing force in the back end for the North Stars. Cody is a smooth

skater who shows a dedication to solid defensive play, but picks his spots admirably when carrying the puck into the offensive zone.

No. 4 - Ryan Rosenberg. Here is a young man who has improved steadily during his first year with the club. He struggled, at times, early in the season, but is rounding into form and is expected to be a force on defence come playoff time.

No. 6 - Kendall Fransoo. In the past, Kendall had shown a propensity to be in the penalty box. However, this season, he has become wiser and has thus been a more consistent contributor to the club on the ice. You can see the fire in his eyes and he is willing to sacrifice for the good of his team.

He is a leader whose skills have also improved greatly this past season. This is building up to be a positive playoff for this solid performer.

No. 7 - Conor Jensen. You have to love the kids that come out of Minnesota (where are you Jake Erickson?).

Conor is such a smooth skater who is adept at turning on a dime and carrying the puck out of the defensive zone with ease. With time and experience, his offensive play and goal scoring ability will come to the forefront in the North Stars defensive core.

No. 8 - Jake McMillen. So, aren’t we glad Jake decided to come back to our team for his final year of hockey. Jake has smooth hands and is adept at dipsy doodling around the opponent’s defence. Thanks for coming back, Jake! You will be a leader in the post-season.

Continued on Page 8

By Becky Doig Editor

I have a problem with stuff. I’m just not much of a stuff person. To have things just to have them and not for some specific purpose doesn’t make any sense to me.

But once acquired it seems to be amazingly difficult to get stuff out of your life. And I maintain that when you aren’t looking, stuff goes beyond the handholding stage and works itself into passionate procreation.

As one ages, and the stuff hanky panky rages uncontrolled, the weight of the stuff burden gets heavier and heavier.

But attempts to lighten the load, at least in my household, are often thwarted by he who holds all his stuff to be not only emotionally precious, but worth something.

News flash — stuff has monetary value only if you intend to actually part with it in exchange for cold, hard cash.

If you have no intention of moving it on, it is worthless. It’s just stuff, nothing more, and it’s engaging in lewd behaviour behind your back in your home, all the time.

There is some extraneous stuff in my household that has practical purposes. Two of the items actually belong to my daughter, but any time I’ve offered them up to her I’ve been told she really doesn’t want them, “yet.”

One other would be willingly accepted by the intended recipients, but it’s one of those “emotionally” charged pieces of furniture with a family history. I’m dragging my feet while I try to come up with a convincing argument for its removal from our stuff collection.

I also have an item that should go to one or another of my far-flung nieces or nephews, but I never seem to get around to putting the word out that it is up for grabs.

So, even though I proclaim myself a minimalist who has a healthy distrust of stuff, it still has me in a stranglehold.

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There was a hodgepodge of news this week The late January, early February period always seems to produce lots of news in this area. Every year it seems like the major events happen all at once, such as the Citizen of the Year banquet, the upcoming Chamber of Commerce president’s banquet to inaugurate their new president, the SUMA convention and other things.

The City is also bidding for the Saskatchewan Winter Games.

With all this going on, we really had plenty on our plate already. Unfortunately, the tragedy in La Loche occured.

The shooting, in which four people were killed, was a major shock to the country. For Saskatchewan residents the story really hits home, even though La Loche is hundreds of miles away.

The concern on the minds of everyone at the

various civic meetings I’ve been to in North Battleford in the aftermath of the tragedy — at City Hall, at the Living Sky School Division —was about making sure a similar tragedy did not happen here. There was discussion about the safeguards and strategies already in place to try to prevent this sort of thing, and the need to always be aware of what students are doing.

But I also sensed frustration, and a feeling that ultimately this is beyond officials’ control. There is only so much that can be done in terms of preventative measures.

The La Loche situation is a sad story. It makes you yearn for the slower news days, when the biggest story to hit Saskatchewan was the release of players Weston Dressler and John Chick from the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Football fans lost their

newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net minds when that happened, but after GM Chris Jones made it clear the reasons were financial, it made sense to me. That is what losing teams do. They release players.

Heck, as a Blue Jays fan I have been through the ringer time and time again with big-name players leaving due to salary concerns.

Just last fall, Toronto Blue Jays free-agent pitcher David Price left for the Red Sox. As a fan, I was definitely not pleased, but honestly the amount of

RCMP enforcing school zone rules Staff Battlefords RCMP will be in a number of school zones in the Battlefords area to bring awareness to parents and the motoring public about school zone safety when school buses are present.

When parked in the school zone or passing through the school zone while the buses are loading or unloading, provincial legislation states signals in operation prohibit drivers from passing buses until the signals are turned off.

“We would also like to remind drivers that there are designated no parking zones in place around school zones to

keep traffic from interfering with school bus operation. Please be aware of where you are parking,” states Cst. Dereck Crozier with the Battlefords detachment North West Regional Traffic Services.

The Traffic Safety Act designates a fine of $360 for passing a school bus with the lights and stop arm activated and $100 for failing to observe the no parking area at a school.

“At times, children can be unpredictable when it comes to traffic situations and it is the duty of all drivers to keep our children safe. Please slow down, be aware and extra vigilante in our school zones,” Crozier adds.

money the Red Sox offered Price was absolutely ridiculous, over $200 million.

Matching that offer would have been insane. But that’s baseball.

It’s the same thing in the CFL, which also has the nasty problem of a salary cap to deal with. So when a team is losing, even tougher financial decisions have to be made and that usually means having to say goodbye to players who’ve been valuable in the past.

That is pro football, unfortunately.

Speaking of football, welcome to the dead season. Sports fans are in store for three full months of boredom while waiting for CFL training camps to start up.

Finding a replacement for my weekend fix of football games is always a tough task in my household.

These days, I tend to focus most of my off-season time on soccer games from Europe and on NASCAR from the United States. There is no shortage of basketball to

watch, but for some reason, basketball just doesn’t cut it.

If football fans want something to do for the next several weeks, watch American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson on FX. That is the miniseries about the famous case from 1994-95. I tuned in the first episode last week on Citytv and it was riveting stuff. What’s more, as an O.J. junkie from back in the day I recognized a lot of the characters in the miniseries instantly, including even the bit players like Bill Hodgson and Paula Barbieri and Al Cowlings and “houseguest” Kato Kaelin of course!

And, of course, because Robert Kardashian was part of it all, they had to throw Kardashian references into the show. There was a scene from Nicole Brown Simpson’s funeral in which the younger versions of Kourtney and Khloe were seen running around. All the pop culture junkies will want to tune in.

I don’t have much to say about the Jian Ghomeshi trial in Toronto. That whole case is just depressing. It sounds as if defence lawyer Marie Henein did quite a job ripping the accusers’ credibility to shreds in court last week. As I said, it’s depressing. We’ll see what happens.

Among other items, it is only two more months until the provincial election

April 4 and we are in a bit of a political “black hole” with the legislature out of session and the various parties still preparing for the election.

The good news for political junkies is the American primary season is in full swing and February is a busy month. I have personally been scouring the Internet watching live coverage of the political rallies and debates.

The Iowa caucuses were last week, and New Hampshire residents go to the polls Feb. 9. This will be good news for viewers of local cable TV, as the stations from Boston have been running nonstop attack ads from the presidential candidates. These are all aimed at the New Hampshire market nearby. So if you are wondering why you have been seeing so many ads for Jeb Bush on Boston TV, that is why.

The good news for political junkies is there will still be plenty more primaries and caucuses to go, starting with states like South Carolina and Nevada. This should continue to give candidates like Donald Trump plenty of opportunities to hold rallies and insult their opponents, and provide this year’s U.S. election race with the much-needed entertainment value that is sorely missing from politics everywhere else in the world.

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Each January the North Battleford SaskTel Pioneers conduct a draw for all their members who did volunteer work in the previous calendar year. The volunteer whose name is drawn gets to donate $1,000 to the charity of their choice. Pioneer member Keith Scherr was the winner for 2015 and presents the $1,000 to Erin Katerynych, executive director of the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre. Photo submitted

Appreciation for teachers, school staff Staff Education Minister Don Morgan has proclaimed Feb. 7 – 13 as Teacher Staff Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan.

“Preparing students for their future is an important responsibility,” Morgan said.

“We are fortunate to have dedicated teachers and school staff in our province who care deeply about helping students. Every day, great things are happening in our schools thanks to their efforts.”

This year’s theme “Cre-

ating Learners for Life,” highlights that learning is a life-long experience. The Saskatchewan Association of School Community Councils promotes the week across the province to draw attention to the important contributions that teachers and school staff make to students’ education.

“Teachers model life-long learning through their ongoing educational and professional development opportunities, as they work to adapt to changes in curriculum and teaching methodologies, student evaluation and the use

of new technologies in the classroom,” SASC director Joy Bastness said.

“School staff also work very hard to meet the cultural and diverse needs of all their students. We applaud their valuable contributions.”

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week was introduced in 1988 by The Canadian Home and School Federation, a national organization of parents who volunteer for schools through Parent School Advisory Councils and Home and School Associations.

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Henry Beaudry: , o r e h r a w , n a r e Vet artist , renowned Even at the age of 94 born on ry, aud Be nry Cree artist He ll n, sti lives as Poundmaker First Natio vibrantly as he can. winter days These days he spends his home on at of d tea ins at Villa Pascal where he still Sweetgrass First Nation, g the summer lives independently durin y be found all usu months. There, he can ck. painting on his de st visited BeWhen the News-Optimi fellow artist th audry recently, along wi Atcheynum, in rw and longtime friend Da e to vividly rewe found he was still abl l decades ago, call the events of severa ent in the Cawhich led to his involvem cond World Se the nadian forces during riod of his life.

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Austria, and Beaudry was taken to ous Stalag am inf ultimately taken to the soner of pri an rm Ge VII-A, the largest d World War. war camp during the Secon said he was Life was hard. Beaudry He was baad. fed garlic and dried bre ng with the alo th dea sically starving to other prisoners.

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Henry Beaudry (left), along with fellow artist and longtime friend Darwin Atcheynum.

y conditions, During stormy and wind being moved re a number of prisoners we and it was at , rlin Be to a new location in t Beaudry and that point in the war tha er in the Rusa fellow Mongolian prison sian army escaped. s in cold and They walked for two day nothing to eat. miserable conditions with underneath the Beaudry recalls sleeping apee loaned esc deep snow. His fellow p warm in kee to ket him a sheepskin jac the tough conditions. the escapees After days of walking, taken in by re we found a big valley and vided food pro o wh rs a group of farme stay in the barn. and gave them a place to and hide them “They’d take in prisoners cheynum, re At d from the Germans,” sai

his first wife, calling Beaudry’s story. tured an anecdote from , ase ph al fin its ng that Beaudry’s With the war enteri Theresa, who recalled the a by in en tak ng d bei was trade by his son for Beaudry recalls up first painting him ed an cle o wh , s. ces ok American for ck of comic bo and food to eat, sta cording to Atcheynum, Beaudry’s and gave him a uniform Ac alongside them. se restaurant, and he ended up fighting dlord, who ran a Chine lan s pas a e hav s one day uld ing wo int he , pa e of his On his days off hap- bought som int po e on going as a at d get an ry m aud rda Be to go to Amste and that helped , ces for ian nad Ca pened to run across the inter. ry needed tly exclaimed, pa tan ins om wh of ny ma As it turned out, Beaud couldn’t he ht ug tho y he the as , se ing cau “He’s alive!” be the money from paint lty. lways due to might have been a casua rk full-time on the rai wo the all me d from the days “The Great Spirit guide lung problems, a holdover escaping the way,” said Beaudry. spent in the snow while y idl viv be er lat uld wo The war years Germans. his artwork. One of Beaudry’s captured by Beaudry in One of the biggest fans ed lud inc rks wo o met Beaudry of his most memorable work is Chris Odishaw, wh ng eri ent ers son 79 when his 19 pri a depiction of the for the first time back in niture store. son pri I-A VI lag fur Sta ir the the parents first opened d Odishaw. camp. Another was of “He befriended me,” sai d an ed tur cap e in to sell art. himself, “He would actually com the by d ate og err of art that he int being He was out selling pieces rs. die sol them for $10 l an sel rm uld Ge has done, and he wo Beaudry had been and $20.” , that peogiven an eagle feather to Odishaw remembered, too the g rin du ry to try him aud th Be wi keep r with r ple used to barte lie ear t los wn. But, he do ich art wh r, the wa ng the price of bri to cap s wa was using the on the day he he pointed out, Beaudry his ns sig ry . tured. Beaud money to feed his family to one day be ed vow paintings by drawing an he d sai aw ish Od his to t nex r ry. In 1988, the fea aud le Be p eag in a position to hel store, he ure nit fur name. the r after he took ove art up k too rt sta working Beaudry told Beaudry “we should As ed. end r wa rt the after I would sta paying him rt- together, and sta it d, sai um yn che At he was getting, and one in more than what ke him famous. We ed while he was living ma day we would t go he er aft t jus Kindersley, should start a collection.” made an out of the army.

Starting in 1998, Odishaw Beaudry had a job work- agreement with Beaudry — the artt in him excluing on the railways, bu ist would do paintings for uld wo he e tim his spare c- sively.

Odishaw create drawings on pie As well, over the years, son his d everyan ost er, alm pap up of y es “bu ngs said he would Beby ed int pa d” would take these drawi fin thing I could de tra or ost l sel alm d has to school an audry. He estimates he Be by w no them.

1,300 original pieces “Other kids would trade audry. ythe piecthem for stuff,” said Atche “When you see some of d nte wa s kid the ly tru amaznum, “and es, the stories, they are ” re. mo d more an o ing.”

Eventually, he moved int doing paintings.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Henry Beaudry. Photos courtesy of Darwin Atcheynum

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Each of Henry Beaudry’s paintings tell a story. Above left, a scene from his time as a prisoner of war. Above right, hunting in the woods. Photos courtesy of Chris Odishaw

Every painting tells a story from an “amazing” life Continued from Page 6 Odishaw was also intrigued with Beaudry’s life story — that he was a greatgrandson of the legendary Chief Poundmaker and an honoured war hero, not to mention a POW survivor.

He called it an amazing story.

Beaudry’s paintings cover a wide range of subjects and Odishaw was attracted to the fact that each of the paintings tell a story.

“He does a lot of early days, the early prairie days with the horses and the wagons and the firewood,” said Odishaw. “There’s a few stories about him in the war.

Lots of stories about him in early days at the camps hauling water, one of his favourite’s and mine.”

Beaudry had begun painting before his contemporary Allen Sapp.

“Henry tells the story of him showing Allen how to paint, and Allen seeing Henry paint,” said Odishaw.

Beaudry’s style has much in common with Sapp. He “paints out of his mind and out of his memory.”

“I never saw Henry and never saw Allen painting off something or painting a picture of another picture,” said Odishaw. “They all had their favourites, lots of trees, they all had trees, they had that style.”

Over time, Beaudry’s artwork has made its way to the famous and powerful. He presented one of his pieces to Queen Elizabeth and another to Pierre Elliott Trudeau.

His works have been shown in galleries. Last year, there was a major display at Wanuskewin. And there have been other shows at the Allen Sapp Gallery, one at Venice House, another in Regina and private shows at Battleford Furniture, among others.

Beaudry has also gone to schools to visit students and show them how he produces his works of art.

Now, more people are recognizing Beaudry’s artistic contributions. A

documentary on Beaudry’s life, entitled H. Beaudry: Covers the Earth Boy, was completed just recently and has aired on outlets such as CTV, APTN and others.

The “time is right to celebrate this artist,” said Odishaw, who pointed out Beaudry’s essentially optimistic nature.

“He wants everyone to be

happy with what we have.”

All in all, for Beaudry it has been a life filled with accomplishment and even adventure, living up to what was predicted of him at an

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An old man, Atcheynum said, pointed out Beaudry in a group of kids and said “this guy’s going to travel all over the world, he’s going

to see a lot of stuff, a lot of tough things.”

“Sure enough,” Atcheynum said, “he went through his life doing everything that old man said.”

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Letter

Fabulous North Stars hockey, an update Continued from Page 4 No. 9 - Layne Young.

Worth the price of admission. Ahhh! The writer goes “ga ga” over his marvelous talent.

No. 10 - Baxter Kanter.

Baxter is our constant physical presence whose signature play is his strong skating strides down the left wing, blustering in to our opponent’s defensive zone.

Baxter is a valuable member of the club who has shown improvement in playing within the rules and staying out of the penalty box. He is a needed presence on the ice.

No. 11 - Troy Gerein. A rookie who has displayed the leadership abilities of a veteran, playing hard every shift and has been a solid two-way player, as he has the ability to play defence or forward.

No. 12 - Logan Nachtegaele. A local product who is continuing to improve his game. Logan is a young player who grinds out every available shift. He is a good example of a team player.

No. 14 - Levi Kleiboer.

Height disadvantaged for a defenseman, but has displayed an ability to be very shifty on the back end. Levi will be a valuable player for the foreseeable future, and will need to nurture his defensive and offensive talents while learning to pick his spots when trying to be evasive in the defensive zone.

Levi is my Boer warrior.

No. 15 - Rory Davidson.

A mid-season addition to the club who started slowly, but has become a force in shutting down the opposition team’s offensive talents, using his blazing speed. He

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will be a key performer for the club when the postseason begins.

No. 16 - Coby Downs.

Okay, we need to change the age restriction rule for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and allow this guy to play here until he is, say 25. What a terrific talent whose effort and talent will suit playoff hockey.

No. 17 - Bryce Hall.

This is an individual whose talent is just waiting to explode. Bryce has the ability to be a solid contributor with his puck carrying ability and offensive skill.

No. 19 - Dustin Gorgi.

Just put Dustin in the slot and let him do his magic with that hockey wand. Adept at tip-ins from the point, but also has the ability to power skate around the opposing defence. Dustin is a tireless worker who has contributed mightily to the club this season. As a veteran, he will be depended upon to provide solid leadership in the post-season.

No. 20 - Reed Delainey.

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No. 22 - Jordan Townsend. You have to love seeing a line with Jordan and Baxter. When they are together, and skating with abandon, they provide great skill in forechecking. They can also change the tempo of the game and provide a great deal of energy to the team.

No. 23 - Braydon Buziak. Braydon is an impressive rookie who will be a contributor for the club in future seasons. His dedication to getting better each and every time he is out on the ice is evident in his eyes and in his willingness to learn. Braydon is willing to sacrifice for his mates, and will be a terrific contributor in the playoffs with his uptempo play and willingness to forecheck incessantly.

No. 25 - Igor Leonenko.

There were times in previous seasons when Igor could frustrate the heck out of you. He is such a talent, but injuries inhibited his full potential. However, this season has been a different story. Igor’s play is simply majestic. And, he has shown the heart and soul of a warrior who has the ability to put the team on his shoulders and carry them through those close games that are inevitable in the playoffs. Igor is a big man who has shown a bigger heart this season.

No. 29 - Jordan Weist.

This guy is the prototypical stand-up guy who will never give up, whose play has always been proof positive to his teammates that you push yourself for the betterment of the team. Jordan has led by example throughout the year and has been an inspi-

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No. 30 - Tyler Fuhr. A late-season addition from the Estevan Bruins, Tyler will add veteran goaltending depth off the bench come playoff time. We have witnessed solid play from Tyler when he played for the Bruins and we should anticipate similar stellar play in his final days of junior hockey.

No. 35 - Ryan Rewerts.

It appeared Ryan struggled with confidence in his play for much of the past season.

That was unfortunate as he had been given the reins to backstop the club at the start of the season.

However, he has appeared to display a better grasp of being able to stay focused for 60 minutes and to not allow the easy goal. To his credit, he has battled back and has become a solid puck stopper for the club.

It was a stroke of genius

by Coach Hasselberg to acquire another veteran presence late in the season, both to provide depth and to increase the level of competition in the nets.

Coach Hasselberg and his trusted assistant Braeden Johnson have molded the players into a championship level team and they have been the key to keeping

their young phenoms on an even keel and focused on the big prize. But, perhaps more important than that is Kevin and Braeden’s fashion display, with exquisite suits and jackets and bold ties, that has provided a nostalgic look at the past when we witnessed the superb tailoring exhibited by Blair Atcheynum. It almost makes me want to put on a suit – almost.

North Stars hockey and its fans have been blessed with an exciting club this season. Even though it has been a success, to this point, in winning the Finning Division Championship, all involved with the club know the work is not complete.

The league championship is within their reach. All they need to do is focus, dedicate their play to each other, and play hard every shift, overcoming any adversity that they may experience in the long grind of the post season. They have a tremendous hockey club. Let’s hope the community packs the Civic Centre for all the remaining games and, certainly, for the playoffs.

The team is a treat to watch.

Oh, and by the way, let’s get a new hockey rink built.

Go, Stars, go!

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Fresh off clinching the division championship, the Battlefords were on the road for their final overnight trip against the Melville Millionaires, looking to extend their winning streak to three.

Long-time North Stars forward, Jake McMillen, hit a career milestone, lacing his skates up for the 200th time as a member of the black and white, and on a bigger picture, as a player in the SJHL. Looking at the numbers, McMillen is having a career year, scoring 28 goals while recording 28 assists with still eight games left in the season after Melville. He is also one of just four North Stars to suit up for every game this season and is one of the role models in the Battlefords locker room. If the North Stars are in for a deep playoff run, expect McMillen to be a big contributor.

"This year you have seen the best of what Jake McMillen brings to the table.

Every single year there was something different that made the crowd excited.

Jake McMillen Such a tremendous young man in our community and obviously an ambassador for the North Stars, not only for this year, but he set the culture for years to come," Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg said of his forward. "I really hope that he has the opportunity to put his name up on that wall with a picture beside it that everybody that comes through the program as a North Star future for the next 100 years, or however long the North Stars last, that they will see Jake McMillen's name up there and

how he contributed to what the team is."

Coby Downs made sure the milestone game got off on the right foot, scoring his 24th of the season on the power play, giving him 12 points in the last four games. A game-misconduct, checking from behind penalty dished out to Melville, set the North Stars up on the man advantage. Downs took a pass from Igor Leonenko on the left faceoff circle before firing a shot under the glove of Brandon Wells, giving the Battlefords

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Downs was later absolutely robbed of his 25th and second of the game while looking at a wide open cage on a one-timer pass from Leonenko. Wells wasn’t going to allow it, throwing out his right pad to make an incredible save to keep it 1-0 after 20 minutes.

Shots were 12-4 for the North Stars, who continued with their strong offensive play heading into the second period.

Young found the back of the net from the bottom of the right faceoff circle, scoring his 20th of the season early in the middle stanza. A snipe that trickled through the pads of Wells made it 2-0 North Stars. Leonenko and Downs collaborated on the goal.

The Millionaires came back just a minute later, catching the Battlefords on a bad change while transitioning into the offensive zone.

Ryan Rothenberger was sprung on a partial break

by Jake Tesarowski, beating

Taryn Kotchorek through the wickets.

Young was an inch away from scoring his second of the tilt, hitting the post after his cross-checking penalty had ended. The miss would be the second post the North Stars hit. Leonenko dinged the cross-bar in the first.

Nonetheless, the black and white held a one-goal lead into the final frame.

The shots were 22-13 in favour of the Battlefords after two while Kotchorek made a couple of big saves on the back end to ensure his team had the lead after 40 minutes.

Young continued to catch lightning in a bottle in the third period. Rookie Cody Spagrud pinched into

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Young now has five goals in the last two games, continuing his bid for SJHL rookie of the year.

“It was a beautiful, heads-up play. Cody was in a bit of a lull there from an offensive stand point. He’s been playing very good defensively and away from the puck ... Just a fantastic play, I’m looking forward to seeing that one on tape." Hasselberg said after the game of his young defenceman.

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Continued from Page 9 The North Stars scored their second unanswered to give themselves a three-goal advantage.

Baxter Kanter buried his fourth of the season on a power move to the net.

He was tied up with the defender as he cut to the crease and ended up falling on the Millionaires netminder. As he was going down, the puck crossed the goal-line, making it 4-1, much to the dismay of Melville.

The Millionaires answered shortly after. Kotchorek made a huge save on the initial shot from an open man in the slot, but the rebound kicked out to Tesarowski who sniped his fourth of the season, top right corner.

The Millionaires wouldn’t get any closer, as

the Battlefords netminder won his 14th game of the year. The North Stars swept the season series, walking away on the right side of a 4-2 game, and kicked off their last road trip the right way.

Final shots were 35-19.

The North Stars went on to play the Yorkton Terriers the following night, which proved to be a good test.

“That’s a very difficult rink to play in ... they are just a relentless, puck-pursuit hockey team. They are going to throw everything at us.”

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Worthy of note, after a three-point performance the previous night, Layne Young has now taken sole possession of first place for rookie scoring in the entire country (CJHL).

Saturday night, Young and the North Stars took on the number two power play unit and a team fighting for their playoff lives, the Yorkton Terriers. One can expect they wanted nothing more than to cool off the first place team.

It was Tyler Fuhr who stood tall in net for the black and white, though, containing the Terriers while registering his first shutout as a member of the North Stars.

A 32-save performance led the way in a 3-0 win, extending their win streak to four.

“He was dialed in, I know he has been patiently waiting to get back in the crease and you could tell he was fired up before the game even started. There was a lot of enthusiasm about him and hidden energy.” Coach Kevin Hasselberg said after the game.

The North Stars outshot the Terriers 16-12 in the opening 20 minutes, but the lone highlight of the first came from Fuhr, who absolutely robbed Cole

Keenleyside of his 10th on a one-timer. A member of the three-headed monster in between the pipes for the black and white, Fuhr kept his head on a swivel before kicking away a sure goal, keeping the game scoreless.

One hundred and seventy pound Troy Gerein and 175 pound Adam Santoro ended their night with some fisticuffs, trying to inject some energy into their respective teams midway through the second frame. A spirited tilt that had a couple of right jabs connecting from both parties got the crowd into what was a scoreless game.

An interference and checking from behind penalty gave the North Stars a long five-on-three power play opportunity late in the second period. I wrote about the Terriers being the number two unit, well, the

Battlefords lead the league on the man advantage and would end the tie with an Igor Leonenko goal. Young extended his point streak to seven games after tipping a pass off the boards behind the net, landing on the stick of Leonenko, who scored his 36th of the campaign on the far side of the crease. Levi Kleiboer registered the second assist.

Tensions continued to boil after Baxter Kanter levelled Kevin Wolf in the neutral zone. Jordan McCausland took exception, jumping Kanter, dropping the gloves and exchanging blows with the North Stars heavyweight.

“He’s kind of an unsung hero,” Hasselberg said of his power forward, “I think that gets overlooked in the game.

What he brings to the team, the opposition knows but

Chloe Marshall commits to NCAA

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maybe not the average fan knows. Because the opposition knows that Baxter is on our hockey team it creates a little bit more ice for our skilled guys."

Nonetheless, the Battlefords held onto their 1-0 advantage heading into the final frame of their last overnight road trip.

Reed Delainey increased the lead to two just minutes into the third period. After breaking into the offensive zone, the assistant captain stopped up at the right hash mark, allowing the defence to slide past him, before his centreing pass bounced off the stick of Matt Kustra and through his legs. The goal was Delainey’s 12th of the season. Kleiboer made the initial pass, registering his second point of the tilt.

The North Stars capitalized on their power play once again with five minutes left to play. Coby Downs corralled a pass from Kleiboer before sniping a shot past Kustra for his fifth goal and 13th point in his last five games.

The Battlefords North Stars now have a 13-day break as they look forward to their Jackfish Lake Ice Fishing Derby this upcoming weekend.

Yorkton has a shot at redemption, Feb. 19.

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Head Coach Ashley Rafuse says the second-year goaltender has earned the right to play at the next level.

"Chloe is very well respected by her teammates and her coaches. She continually displays leadership and effort on and off the ice. Chloe is always striving each day to improve and has undoubtedly proven herself within the league again and again."

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After a successful January, one that saw the AAA Stars win eight of their 10 games and climb three spots in the standings to seventh, the black and white travelled to Moose Jaw for a big test against the Generals.

The first game at Mosaic Place had the Stars and Generals exchanging blows all game long.

The Battlefords ended up

on the wrong side of a 2-0 game, while being narrowly outshot 31-29.

One thing that can’t be unnoticed is their penalty kill unit, who went a perfect five for five Saturday. They are now nine for nine in their last two games.

After a scoreless first period, Caleb Reiss got the Generals on the board with five minutes left to play in the middle stanza.

Evan Thomas iced the game in the final frame with

his 15th of the campaign, beating Stars netminder Lance Alm. Devan Harrison and Chantz Petruic collaborated on the goal.

Alm had yet another solid performance in net though, stopping 29 of 31 shots the Generals threw at him. He has done a great job of keeping the Stars in games all season long, especially in the second half.

Game two of the series took place Sunday at 1 p.m.

The Stars exacted their

revenge with a strong start in net from Jake Taylor, who made 40 saves in a 3-2 win in overtime.

Tyson Manz kicked the scoring off for Moose Jaw in the opening period, scoring his 14th of the year from Chantz Petruic and Jayden Davis.

The black and white came back under a minute later to tie the game at one, courtesy of Jayden Nachtegaele. The North Battleford native took a pass from Logan Spence

before depositing his ninth goal into the back of the net.

Petruic got on the board once again with his third point of the series, corralling a pass from Cole Fonstad before sniping a shot past Taylor.

Owen Lamb, like he has done all season long, came up clutch, scoring his 12th of the campaign with just five minutes left to play, tying the game at two to send it to overtime.

Fourteen-year-old Luke

Reid showed why he is on the radar for WHL teams at such a young age, scoring the game-winning goal, bringing the Stars one point behind Prince Albert for sixth place in the standings.

The penalty kill, once again, was special Sunday, killing off the three penalties they faced in what was a disciplined hockey game.

On deck for the Stars is a big game against the Blazers Thursday as they travel to Saskatoon.

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game back up at four heading into the eighth and final end.

Team Colanowski had the hammer and were looking for a difficult takeout, close to the house. There was a measurement for the championship.

A nervous atmosphere fell across the gallery as many friends, family and other competitors stayed to

watch the final draw.

The teams shook hands as team Stroeder was victorious, beating team Colanowski by less than an inch.

Twin Rivers thanks the teams that came out to the weekend’s events and invites them to come back next year.

The next tournament is Feb. 24 - 28. It will be the provincials for senior women and men playing off.

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From Friday to Sunday the Twin Rivers Curling club hosted an 18 and under bonspiel and the Master’s Men’s Curling championship.

A youth, under 15 bonspiel also took place Saturday from 10 to 4 p.m.

After team Martin won the “C” event, 11-4 over

team Fowler and team Reid edged team Crowder 6-4 in the “B” championship, it came down to team Stroeder versus team Colanowski in the final event.

After three ends Stroeder had the slight edge, 3-2.

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OBITUARIES BENTZ: Mr. George Bentz passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 75 years. At George’s request no formal service will be held. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Vera of 30 years; son Ron (Molly) Mamchur; daughters Dorothy (Gordie) Whitford and Vera (Tim) Saban; grandchildren Robyn, Robert, Laura, George, Kristen, Cody, Katherine, Colleen, Anthony, and Tyler; great grandchildren Alex, Charlotte, Rosalie, and Brooke Jr; one sister Renata and sisters in law Dorothy and Merna; and numerous nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by one brother; two sisters; his parents; brothers in law; one niece; and one sister in law. George came to Canada in 1973 from Germany, he resided in Edmonton where he worked as a machinist until his retirement in 2005. Then he moved to the Battleford’s in 2007 where he resided until his passing. Memorial donations in memory of George may be directed to the Alzheimer Association of Saskatchewan #301-2550 12th Ave, Regina, SK S4P 3X1. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Nicole Welford of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

____________________________________________________ FORSYTH: James Albert, April 11, 1931 – January 16, 2016. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Jim at the age of 84. He was born to Albert and Florence Forsyth in Waseca, Sk. Jim grew up and lived most of his life in and around the Edam area. As a young man he had several jobs at the age of 18 he started work as a section man for the CNR. He retired in 1986 after 37 years of service. He then worked as a janitor with his wife Doris at H. Hardcastle School for 18 years.

Jim had a great love for life, his family and friends. He was always willing to help you out whenever he could. He loved sports and played hockey and golf. Jim spent many hours hunting and fishing, also camping and hiking in the mountains with his family. He enjoyed woodworking and being in his work shop. Jim built and cared for 300 bird houses until he was unable to continue. He took great pride in his yard and garden, and as long as the roses were blooming he brought one for Doris every day. Left to cherish Jim’s memory is his loving wife Doris of 55 years, daughter Janet (Terry) VanAlstyne, son Brian (Maxine) Forsyth, granddaughters Kaitlyn (Logan) Otte, Brianna Forsyth and companion Shawn Russell, great granddaughter Addyson Otte, sister Jean (Jerry) Crumly, brothers Bill, Ken (Subina), Keith (Elaine) Forsyth. Brother in Law Tommy Terpstra, mother in law Lillian Levasseur, sister in-laws Donna Baillargeon and companion Ben Woytowich, Marilyn Beatch, brother in law Ernie (Judy) Levasseur along with numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his parents Albert and Florence, his son Bob, brother Bob, sisters Anne (Rusty) Griffith, Margaret Terpstra and Mable Forsyth, also father in law George Levassuer. The celebration of Jim’s life was held January 26, 2016 at the Edam Community Centre, with McCaw’s Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Reverend Kun Kim was officiating, with Bev Meikle as organist. Hymns were: In the Garden and Just a Closer Walk with Thee. Special CD music- Daddy’s Hands, My Best Friend and Angels among Us. The Eulogy was written by Doris, Janet and Brian, and was read by Keith Hardcastle who added a story of his own. Pallbearers were Deryle Griffith, Michael Levassuer, Lorne Baillargeon, Chance Beatch, Ralph Young and Murray Hardcastle.

Interment was held at the Edam Cemetery. Special thanks to Reverend Kun Kim, organist Bev Meikle and the United Church ladies for the lunch. Thank you to the Edam Home Care for the care and compassion shown to Jim and Doris. Heartfelt thanks to McCaw’s Funeral Home for their help and understanding. Thank you to all our family and friends for the many cards, calls, flowers and food along with so many kind words at this sad time. _____________________________________________________

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WALKER: 1923 ~ 2016. Mrs. Olive Pearl Walker (formerly McGaughey), beloved wife of Gordon Walker, passed away peacefully at the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at the age of 92 years. Along with Gordon, left to cherish Olive’s memory is one son, Charles (Evelyn) McGaughey; two grandchildren, Christopher McGaughey and Erin (Brent) May; two great-grandchildren, Noah and MacKinley McGaughey; three sisters, Marion Stelter, Gloria Doney and Irene Oullette; two brothers, Gordon (Vickie) Stelter and Garfield Stelter as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members. She was predeceased by her first husband, Melville McGaughey as well as one brother, Lloyd Stelter. At this time, no formal funeral proceedings are scheduled to take place. Private interment will take place in North Battleford at a future date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to emember Olive may do so through a donation to the Living Faith Chapel, 1371 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK., S9A 1K9. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4.

Telephone toll free: 1-877-528-6455. ____________________________________________________ NICHOL: In Loving Memory of Irene Nichol born April 6, 1925 at Bromhead, SK., passed away January 21, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Irene is survived by her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren: James & Karen (Christie - Aspen & Logan; Carly & Todd); Jerrold & Diana (Alexandra & Mat - Kade; Juliana; Emma & Sean); sister, Alice Anger; brothers: Helmer (Janine) Gysler and Ken Gysler; sister-inlaw, Noni Gabruch; nieces and nephews. Irene was predeceased by her husband, Drever; parents: Alma & Isaac Gysler; sister & brothers-in-law, Sadie & Gordon Gehl & Edward Anger; brothers: Lloyd, Wesley and Irvin (died in infancy) Gysler; sister-inlaw, Eileen Gysler. Funeral Service Celebrating The Life & Faith Of Irene Nichol was held on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Zion Lutheran Church, North Battleford, SK., with Pastor Rev. Sheldon Gattinger. Reading Of Scripture by Emma Nichol. A Reading by Aspen Gerein. Eulogy was given by Christie Gerein.

Music Ministry: Musician – Kathy Watson; Hymn Selections: Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art & Precious Lord, Take My Hand.

Honourary Pallbearers were the Ladies of Irene’s Bridge Clubs. Active Pallbearers were Irene’s Grandchildren: Christie, Carly, Todd, Alexandra, Juliana & Emma. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. _____________________________________________________

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COMING EVENTS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & SALE, February 15-21 (inclusive) at Market Mall, Preston & Louise, Saskatoon, during mall hours.

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com.

OBITUARIES ELIAS: Mr. Rudolph Elias passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 in the Lake Havasu district in the State of Arizona at the age of 70 years. A time of fellowship and refreshments honoring the life of Mr. Rudolph Elias was held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Living Faith Chapel in the fellowship room with Mr. Conrad Hunchak officiating. Interment will follow at a later date and time.

Rudy is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Waneeta Marchand; granddaughter, Asja Marchand; sister, Helen; brothers, Jack, Gordon (Laverne) and Randy (Charlotte); one niece, five nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Helena Elias; sister-in-law, Isabelle Elias; and nephews, Kelly Elias and Steven Elias. Memorial donations in memory of Rudy may be directed to the Living Faith Chapel 1371-103rd St., North Battleford, Saskatchewan, S9A-1K9. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

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The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider

“The only crematorium in the Battlefords area” Traditional Casket Burial and Cremation Services Serving Families with Dignity, Respect & Compassion Counsellor for Bronze and Granite Memorials Free pre-planning guides available, assistance with pre-planning services

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MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

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Position in Battelford, SK. Phone 306-441-6337.

Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks...

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DUPLEXES FOR RENT March 1- 1322-107th str., 1404 square feet. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1/2 bath, six appliances, off street parking, fully fenced. $1250/month, plus utilities, 1 month damage deposit. 2 references. 306445-4568. No pets, maximum 4 people.

Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382.

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Furnished suite. Kitchen, living area, etc., queen bed. 425.00/month. Includes utilities. Ph. 306-937-7187.

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SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, snow removal. Phone 306-445-8439 - Move Existing Buildings, Barn Straightening, RTMs, Cabins, Lift Houses, Leveling Structures, Winch Truck Service, Scrap Metal Cleanup, Stump Removal, Yard Cleanup.

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FEED & SEED Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDING SALE... “REALLY BIG SALE - EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel .ca

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COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar

Arctic Co-operatives Limited Arctic Co-operatives Limited (Arctic Co-ops) provides management expertise and business support to 32 member-owned Co-ops in Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon. The Co-ops operate diverse and progressive retail businesses, including Inns North, a group of 20 hotels.

We are currently seeking the following positions:

SUITES FOR RENT 1 bedroom basement suite, $600/monthly. Working persons only. Power not included. Available March 1st. Contact 403-596-5256.

RENTAL SERVICES Available 1 bedroom suite. F/S/W/D utilities included $750 per month. No pets and no smoking. Reference required. Call or text (306) 291-7643.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.

Saturday - Saturday, February 6 - 13

Canadian Gymnastics Week across the country and we are going to be hosting some special events to raise awareness of the sport! Demo Team Show and Bake Sale at Frontier Mall Thursday, Feb.11 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Free Drop in Gymnastics on Saturday, Feb.13 for specific age categories from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 11

Borden Senior’s Valentine’s Tea for Telemiracle, bake sale, 50/50, door prizes, by donation at 2:00 p.m. in Borden Senior’s Club Room.

Saturday, February 13

Valentine Dance at the Denholm Hall from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Music by Redneck DJ. Cash bar and midnight lunch. Free draws. Contact Larry at 306481-3509, Anna 306-445-4817 or Gaelyn 306- 441-5965. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, February 17

Bingo at Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 20

8th Annual L’il Rascals Swapmeet from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Alex Dillabough Centre, 29th Street in Battleford.

Saturday, February 20

Club 70 - Leon Ochs from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. at 1352-100th Street, North Battleford. Lunch served at 12:00 a.m.

Saturday February 20

Orolow Church Snowmobile Rally NE of Borden, 11:00 a.m. start.

Call Peter at 306-997-5703 for information.

Saturday, February 20

February Freeze Tradeshow & Craft Sale at the WDM from 11:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. Free to attended, but please bring a food item for the local food bank. Enter to win one month of your heating bill, up to $150 value.

Sunday, February 21

Meota ADRA Snowmobile Rally. Registration starts at 11:00 a.m. at the Meota Community Hall. Guaranteed 50/50. Prizes for riders and ghost hands. Hot dog and coffee on the trail, chili on a bun at Meota Community Hall at completion of ride at 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 23

Kaiser Tournament at Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 24

Borden Senior’s Potluck supper & birthdays at 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, March 15

Deadline for nominations for 2016 into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is March 15. For information contact Jane at 306-446-1983 or saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel.net.

This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

LOCATED IN NUNAVUT OR NORTHWEST TERRITORIES: Co-op General and Assistant Store Managers Retail Store Managers Relief Co-op Managers Cooks Cook Managers LOCATED IN WINNIPEG, MANITOBA: Manager, Risk and Audit Department Financial Analysts Financial Analyst - Term Financial Support Officers LOCATED IN SANIKILUAQ, NU: Bulk Fuel/Petroleum Driver LOCATED IN YELLOWKNIFE, NT: Produce Manager Please send your resume to: HumanResources@ Arctic.Coop Or fax to: 1-204-632-8575 View job descriptions on our website at: www.arctic.coop

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - PAGE 14

Hall hosting Shrove Tuesday pancake supper

By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

A Maymont Hall fundraiser will be held Feb. 9.

Come join us from 5 to 7

p.m. at the Maymont Hall for Shrove Tuesday.

Shrove Tuesday, also called Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras – French for Fat Tuesday

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Parts Person/Shipper Receiver

– is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Shrove Tuesday is observed mainly in English-speaking countries, especially Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States, but also in the Philippines and Germany.

Because Shrove Tuesday is linked to Easter, its date

changes each year. The date can vary from as early as Feb. 3 to as late as March 9.

Maymont Hall will also host a beef supper March 20.

Supper will be at 5 p.m. and the cost will be $15. Make sure to mark this on your calendar; tickets available from hall members until March 10.

Ruddell held their potluck supper Jan. 26. Family and friends enjoyed supper, and cards and games fol-

has a great opportunity for one individual to work with one of the most competitive vehicle lineups in the industry. If you have the following characteristics, there is a golden opportunity waiting for you.

Personal care home info online Staff

• Honesty and Integrity a must • Positive attitude • Ambitious, willing to succeed • Willing to help others • Team Player desire to join a positive work environment Complete benefits package

Please apply with resumé & references in confidence to:

James Wallin, Parts Manager Highway 4 North, North Battleford, SK, S9A 3L8 Tel: 445-7799, Email: jwallin@rainbowtoyota.com

A potluck meal was shared in Ruddell Jan. 26. Photo by Carol Deagnon

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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Child & Family Liaison Worker Position

WANTED

B.T.C. Human Services Corp. requires a Child & Family Liaison Worker who is compassionate, understanding, caring and trustworthy. The Child & Family Liaison Worker will be part of a team who will be working with children, teens, parents, families and communities; implementing and coordinating preventive services and programming at the community level.

Main Duties include, but are not limited to the following: ensuring regular contact with children, teens, parents and families who are at risk; assist the family with a wellnessplan; conduct regular home visits; conduct referrals to appropriate community agencies, support services and/or programs needed or requested by families such as family counseling, one-to-one counseling, anger management, parenting classes, loss & grief, children exposed to violence, etc.; facilitate support groups for parents; facilitate healing/ talking circles; facilitate parenting education, etc. Child & Family Liaison Worker will work directly in Little Pine First Nation, Poundmaker and Lucky Man Cree Nation. The ability to build trusting relationships with child / youth and participate in a professional team approach is required. Must have the ability to relate to First Nations children and youth and have an understanding of the various issues within the communities of Little Pine First Nation, Poundmaker Cree Nation and Lucky Man Cree Nation. You will be required to travel and work flexible hours.

Conditions of Employment: A cover letter and resumé along with copies of your driver’s license, driver’s abstract, criminal record check, ACI check and your certificate of your degree in Social Work.

Qualifications: BISW and/or equivalent to 2 years work experience in First Nations communities.

Qualified applicants should contact B.T.C. Human Services Corp. at P.O. Box 1426, North Battleford, Sk. S9A 3M1 or e-mail: btchsc@sasktel.net or fax 306-445-5568.

Deadline for applications is February 12, 2016

We thank all applications and wish to advise that only those individuals that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

lowed. Thank you to all who came out and to the ladies who organized the event.

Maymont library is participating in the Lakeland Library Region’s winter reading escape. From Jan. 2 to Feb. 29, every three books checked out will enter your name into a draw. The tagline is Come Read With Us.

Route 39

5th Avenue, 99th Street - 500 - 800 Blk

100th Street - 500 - 800 Blk

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FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CHUCK Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

at 306-445-7261

OR Leave Message if after hours or weekends 892-104th Street North Battleford, SK

Phone 306-445-7261

Saskatchewan residents can now access improved personal care home inspection information on www.

Saskatchewan.ca.

The new electronic reporting system for inspectors ensures more accessible, detailed reports regarding personal care homes are available to the public, according to a press release.

The system is a recommendation made by both the Provincial Auditor and the Saskatchewan Ombudsman.

Personal care homes are privately owned and operated businesses that are licensed and monitored by the Ministry of Health. A team of specially-trained personal care home consultants regularly inspect facilities looking at a number of areas including resident care, care records, recreational activities and health and safety.

Reports using the new system reflect a wider range of information, including the homes’ licensing conditions, the most recent results of their inspection, and the number of outstanding issues. Additional information on each home is also available, such as the approximate monthly cost, number of beds, contact information and location.

According to the release, the use of this new technology also improves tracking of inspection results and corrective actions. It makes reporting more efficient, replacing the need for paper reports, eliminating the need for time-consuming transcription, bringing more consistency to reporting, and supporting timely updates to the website.

Since September 2015, approximately 20 per cent of personal care homes in the province have been inspected using the electronic reporting tool.

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A member of the famed Tornado Hunters storm-chasing team based out of Saskatchewan was in the Battlefords and area this past week. Ricky Forbes is the driver of the Flash storm-chasing Ford F-150 vehicle that is used to chase tornadoes at the height of storm season during the summer months. He, along with photographer Greg Johnson and videographer Chris Chittick, have been featured on CMT in the TV series Tornado Hunters. Thursday afternoon at St. Vital School in Battleford, Forbes passed on some of his storm-chasing wisdom to students at the school, including information on tornadoes and supercells, and how and why these storms are formed. Afterwards, students went outside to see the Flash storm-chasing vehicle. Forbes was scheduled for another similar presentation Friday at Battleford Central School. Expect a full story on Forbes’ visit in the upcoming Regional Optimist . Photos by John Cairns

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A look at some new shrubs for the prairie gardener arden Chat

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Bloomerang Pink Perfume lilac. Photo courtesy Proven Winners

For more than a century, Prairie plant breeders have been introducing hardy, disease-resistant ornamental plants. They have literally changed our landscapes – and all for the better. Here are two new shrubs to consider for spring: a stunning white rose and a pink, reblooming, scented lilac. And for those who enjoy acreage living, both are deer resistant.

Oscar Peterson is the latest rose in the Canadian Artists Series. Named after the great jazz musician who was born in Montreal, Que. in 1925, its large (four inches in diameter), semi-double flowers are a soft cream colour while in bud, but open to a pure white with a cen-

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tral boss (prominent, raised cluster) of yellow stamens.

Non-suckering, compact and dense, it is an upright to slightly spreading shrub two feet tall with a spread of three feet. It has deep green, glossy foliage with exceptional disease resistance. A repeat bloomer with slight fragrance, it flowers from spring to fall. One of the hardiest roses to appear in this series, Oscar Peterson is rated to zone 3, but well worth trying in protected locations in zone 2.

It does best in full sun in well-drained soil. It is perfect as a specimen for a rose garden or used as a complement in a mixed or shrub border.

History: Award-winning Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada rose breeder Larry Dyck of AAFC Morden Research and Development Centre crossed Yellow Submarine and RSM P02 (a selection of Frontenac and a thornless rose developed in Texas) in about 2007.

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committee was responsible for evaluating the seedlings and subsequently selecting and releasing the new rose.

Pink Perfume lilac, developed in the Netherlands, is the latest addition to Proven Winners’ re-blooming Bloomerang lilac series. It blooms heavily in spring on old wood and then, after a short break, it blooms sporadically on new wood from mid-summer through to fall.

The reddish-purple buds open into soft pink flowers that have the delightful fragrance that we associate with lilacs. And with its reblooming characteristic, that scent wafts through your garden from spring to fall.

With green foliage and a mounded habit, expect a mature height of four to five feet with a spread of five to six feet. Prune just after spring flowering to promote a bushier, dense plant for even more later season blooms. Besides being deer resistant, it is also mildew resistant.

Plant in full sun in welldrained soil. It is rated hardy

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Sara Williams is the author of the newly expanded and revised Creating the Prairie Xeriscape; Gardening, Naturally: A chemical-free handbook for the Prairies; and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: A Photographic History.

Join Sara on two garden tours this summer: May in Great Britain and Iceland (with co-host Melanie Elliott) in July. For more information contact Ruth at ruth@worldwideecotours. com or 888-778-2378.

— This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial. ca; hortscene@yahoo.com; new www.facebook.com/ saskperennial). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions, workshops and tours.

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Caring for flowers from your Valentine The most popular day to give flowers is fast approaching. Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 is one of the busiest days for florists, candy shops, lingerie shops and restaurants. It is “expected” to give and receive flowers, chocolate, to go for a romantic date and more.

If you received cut flowers from your Valentine, then here are a few tips to prolong their life and beauty. Begin with a clean vase.

If your container was previously used, then wash it with hot, soapy water to remove any debris and destroy bacteria and fungi that might shorten the life of your cut flowers. Cut off the bottom half inch of your flowers to aid in water uptake. Ensure all foliage is removed beneath the water line.

Miniature roses are a popular choice as a planted gift for this special day. They need bright light so place them in a south- or west-facing window. Miniature roses need a consistent moisture supply so ensure you water them when the surface of the media is dry to the touch.

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There are also many other options in the retail outlets. Everyone appreciates any sign of spring in heart of winter.

There are cheery little pots of miniature daffodils that give even the darkest winter thoughts hope.

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fellowship and fun but also highlights the prairie cherry.

The prairie cherry is one of the greatest fruit crops that we can grow here and we have chosen to honour it by using it a feature product of the evening. Cherries will be the select ingredient featured in the meal, the drinks and of course some of the silent auction items. We offer to you an evening that gives you a delectable dinner along with signature cocktails in a charming and elegant surrounding at the Masonic Temple in Saskatoon.

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It may have taken the better part of half a century but I am happy to say Valentine’s Day no longer magnifies my state of being single.

One Valentine’s Day stands out to me. I received a red rose in a swan vase from “the man I loved.” He didn’t believe in patronizing and acknowledging the “Hallmark holidays,” so this gift was completely unexpected and it was wonderful.

I have memories of the years when girls at work would receive flowers from the love of their lives. These little aches are par for the course when you are unhappy in your singleness.

I remember my longings as a child. I was quiet, unnoticeable, uncertain and not popular. I remember my quiet wish for a secret valentine. Oh, the longings of a young girl.

Over the years, an average Valentine’s Day normally passed without any more hoopla than making sure I had Valentine cards in the house for my kids to hand out at school.

Then came the year when I felt a little different. I remember seriously considering buying some flowers for myself. I went to the store and was firm in my decision to buy myself some flowers. I would have settled for a rose with baby’s breath.

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The good and bad about being an imitation The word “imitation” seems to carry a lot of negative baggage. If you look it up in a dictionary you will see many aspects of the definition are not talking about a good thing. To imitate may mean we impersonate someone we’re not, or try to counterfeit the real thing.

A crook may pretend to be anything from an insurance salesman to a police officer. Or dishonest art dealers may offer inferior copies of masterpieces, claiming they are genuine. And if you don’t have thousands to spend on a Rolex watch, you can buy a knock-off for less than $100.

Parrots parrot human speech, monkeys ape human conduct. Though their understanding of what their actions mean may be limited, and their true nature remains unchanged, it can be entertaining. But in general we decry human phoniness and fakery. Whether it’s done for malicious reasons or not, there’s too often an air of trickery and deceit in trying to simulate the real thing.

Having said these things, it is also true imitation can be valid and worthwhile.

The piano teacher who tells students to “Watch what I’m showing you, and do as I do,” is simply adding another teaching method to verbal instruction, providing a living example of what is being

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In terms of Christian character and conduct, we have the perfect pattern set before us in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. As He said to His disciples, “I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done.” (Jn. 13:15) There is a catch to that, however. It can be explained by using two words found in Romans 12:2, which says, “Do not be conformed ... but be transformed.”

Conformity comes about when a person adjusts his conduct to outside influences and pressures, in order to fit in. In terms of spiritual things, a person may act religious, and sound religious, while it’s only skin deep. As the Lord Jesus said of some in His day, “These people ... honour Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me.” (Matt. 15:8) Transformation is quite different. It happens when one’s inner nature and capacity expresses itself in

outward change. The pressure comes from the inside. A caterpillar doesn’t conform itself and sprout wings, in order to fit in with the butterflies it admires. It

is transformed through an amazing process an all-wise Creator built into it.

When an individual trusts Christ as Saviour, the Bible says the Spirit of God comes to live within him. There He works to reproduce the character of Christ, called in Galatians “the fruit of the Spirit.” (Gal. 5:22-23) We are “being transformed into the same image [the likeness of Christ] from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (II Cor. 3:18) A true Christian doesn’t behave like one because he’s

learned to be a good actor.

His conduct is the outflow of his inner nature. And he wants that to take place.

“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected,” says the Apostle Paul, “but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” (Phil. 3:12) Thomas Obediah Chisholm (1866-1960) wrote a hymn about that, expressing his passionate desire to become more and more like Christ. It says, “O to be like Thee! blessèd Redeemer, /

This is my constant longing and prayer; / Gladly I’ll forfeit all of earth’s treasures, / Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear. / O to be like Thee! full of compassion, / Loving, forgiving, tender and kind, / Helping the helpless, cheering the fainting, / Seeking the wandering sinner to find.” The refrain adds, “O to be like Thee! O to be like Thee, / Blessèd Redeemer, pure as Thou art; / Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness; / Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart.”

Make sure they match This morning I did something I didn’t think was possible. After all, I’ve observed it in others and promised myself that never would I fall victim to such actions.

The worst part is I’m not sure what to chalk it up to, failing eyesight or impending old age. Here’s my confession.

In an attempt to match my earrings to a new scarf, I ended up wearing two different pieces. Granted they were nearly identical in colour and both were surrounded by a band of gold coloured metal. It

was upon closer inspection later this afternoon that I realized they definitely weren’t a matching pair.

I do have to say that if anyone recognized the mismatched objects, they were polite enough not to mention it to me.

I came up with two conclusions. First, I’ve made

far greater mistakes in my life and second, I unwittingly illustrated Pastor Sam’s sermon. We won’t go into my major and minor errors, but I will take the opportunity to turn the mismatched earrings into a parallel theological statement. One earring isn’t the same as the other simply based on colour and sound theology must be predicated on Biblical truth, not merely on experience. In other words, because it looks or feels right doesn’t necessarily make it right. Our faith needs the solid foundation found

in the Scriptures. I realize this is an open invitation for personal opinion but that isn’t the purpose of this particular example. In a world of uncertainty and insecurity, knowing that God’s love for us doesn’t change, his grace is sufficient for every situation and his faithfulness is unending gives us the confidence we need when it seems our world is falling apart.

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