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In the news this week

Address to a Haggis

Staff The hearts of everyone in the Battlefords go out to the people of La Loche and all others affected by the violence there Friday.

Four people are dead and another seven are injured after

North Battleford, Sask.

shootings at a home and at the high school in the community.

A 17-year-old youth, who cannot be named, was scheduled to appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court Monday.

There is more about that story on Page 3.

In local news, a youth

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

charged after a shooting in North Battleford Dec. 3 has been sentenced. The youth received a hefty sentence that is just three months less than the maximum allowable for a youth in Canada.

Read more on Page 5.

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has embarked on a

new fundraising initiative called ChangeIt. By signing up for the program, credit card users can round off their purchases and have that sum transferred to the foundation to assist in its support of health care in the Battlefords.

To learn more turn to Page 5.

During his impassioned recitation of the Robbie Burns poem Address to a Haggis, Michael McLaughlan stabs the traditional Scottish dish served at Robbie Burns Ceilidh at Alex Dillabough Centre Saturday. Piping in the haggis were the pipers and drummers of the Prince Albert Highlanders. Entertainment for the evening was provided by members of the host Battlefords Highland Dancing Association. For more photos turn to Page 2, 15 and 16 and visit www.newsoptimist.ca. Photo

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - PAGE 2

Honouring the Bard of Ayrshire

Hop Scotch Polka.

Robbie Burns Ceilidh was hosted by the Battlefords Highland Dancing Association at the Alex Dillabough Centre Saturday.

A family dance followed the dinner and entertainment. At right is Gillian Oliver carrying in the haggis, a traditional Scottish dish containing organ meats mixed with onion, oatmeal, suet and spices, encased in a sheep’s stomach. Turn to Pages 15 and 16 for more photos and visit www.newsoptimist.ca.

Photos by Averil Hall A drummer from the Prince Albert Highlanders.

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Leak Repaired

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City workers worked from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the North Battleford water tower Friday. An icicle indicated a small leak near the bottom half. The tower needed to be drained before the leak could be welded shut. The job was done in the afternoon and the tower is now fully functional. Photo by Dustin Saracini

• Mixed feelings. Sad they’re gone, but football is a business.

La Loche shooting tragedy shocks Canada Staff The northern community of La Loche is in shock following the events at the La Loche Community School Friday afternoon.

Four people were killed in a shooting rampage at the school.

A 17-year-old was taken into custody and was due to make his first appearance in provincial court in Meadow Lake Monday. A candlelight vigil has taken place in the community as residents try to come to terms with what happened.

The tragedy has shocked the close-knit and isolated community and has brought a response from provincial officials. Premier Brad Wall and opposition leader Cam Broten were both in the

community this weekend to express condolences.

Premier Wall issued this statement on Facebook: “Words cannot express my shock and sorrow at the horrific events today in La Loche. My thoughts and prayers are with all the victims, their families and friends and all the people of the community.

“Thank you to the RCMP and all the emergency personnel who responded quickly to the shootings.

Saskatchewan Education and Social Services will be available to provide all necessary crisis support and counselling services to the school and the community.”

Opposition leader Broten issued this statement on the NDP caucus website: “Ruth and I are deeply

saddened and shocked by the events at the La Loche Community School. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and friends, and the entire community and region.

As parents, we send our kids off to school, we part for the workday, and we expect all to come home, together again, safe and loved. It’s devastating to know that some Saskatchewan families won’t be coming home to each other tonight.

“We’ll hug our daughters tighter tonight, as I’m sure many Canadians will.

“The people of La Loche – and Northern Saskatchewan – are incredibly resilient, but they’ll need our support and in the days, weeks and months ahead we will be there for them.”

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Lottery funds allocated Staff In the wake of the recent U.S. Powerball news readers are probably wondering where all that money spent on lottery tickets goes.

As it turns out, a good chunk of it goes back to programs in the community.

Both the City of North Battleford and the RM of North Battleford receive a total of $100,000 each year through the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program to fund local nonprofits that provide a cultural, recreation or sport service to their residents.

Jan. 11, the Leisure Service Advisory Committee met to decide on grant requests from local non-profit groups that applied for the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program.

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Director of Education Ken Ladouceur of Northern Lights School Division issued this statement on Facebook Friday: “We at the Northern Lights School Division extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and to the entire community of La Loche. Our entire school and school division community are in shock and in mourning after the tragic events in La Loche today. Our hearts are broken for each of the victims and their families and for all the students and staff at the La Loche Community School.

“Our school division is working with provincial agencies to bring crisis response teams in to La Loche to ensure that the necessary supports are in place for our students, staff and the community as a whole.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also issued a statement on the tragedy while in Davos, Switzerland: “We all grieve with and stand with the community of La Loche and all of Saskatchewan on this terrible, tragic day.”

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(1) Demolish the community school and build a new one; too many bad memories for residents there (2) Stricter gun controls (3) Time to crack down on youth crime (4) More social supports are needed in northern communities (5) Need greater security measures at schools

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Equal access to hearing testing and treatment vital to children’s development

By Becky Doig Editor

Can your child hear properly?

A recent report by the Canadian Infant Hearing Task Force reveals many provinces and territories still have inadequate hearing detection and intervention programs.

A press release muses that, here it is 2016, and some children born in Canada have access to adequate programs and some do not.

Emphasized are the consequences of undiagnosed or untreated hearing loss.

“If hearing loss is undiagnosed and untreated, especially during those early years of a child’s life, it can result in long-term linguistic, cognitive, academic, social and emotional difficulties,” says Dr. Steve Aiken, Canadian Infant Hearing Task Force chair.

Scary stuff, for sure. Perhaps before health care professionals reach for the Ritalin prescription they should administer a hearing test.

I am hearing impaired, a condition that went undiagnosed until I was in my 20s. In my formative years, I don’t seem to have suffered any of the difficulties listed, but some may disagree, especially in terms of the “cognitive” aspect. But recent history aside, I’ve managed fairly well with my condition.

There’s really no mystery surrounding 20 years of being undiagnosed. For starters I’m told I was a placid child.

The second youngest of six, my sleeping quarters were in

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CORNER the family living room, where even Santa could pay a visit without rousing me. Since I was so well adjusted and easy to get along with no one was looking for solutions.

My school was in a small rural village with small classrooms and good teachers. I excelled at academics, if not athletics, and really didn’t have any more social difficulties than any other adolescent. Except, I do recall getting “shushed” on occasion for making some rude remark that I assumed was out of the earshot of the person I was slamming. I assumed no one else could hear from that distance either.

It’s somewhat like getting glasses for the first time. Until you put on the spectacles, you have no idea the world’s objects should be that clearly defined.

I also remember going off to the elementary school storeroom where the public health nurse would strap a headphone over my ears and put me through a series of “beep” tests. Apparently I passed, not exactly reliable

technology.

It all came to light when I was taking the Journalism Arts program at SAIT in Calgary. My new friends there were constantly ribbing me, as my brothers always did, about being deaf. Finally, at their prompting, I went off to the campus clinic. There I was put into a soundproof booth and put through a battery of tests, including spoken words when I couldn’t see the person speaking.

At the conclusion of the exam, the audiologist looked at her chart, looked back at me and said, “My dear, you lip read way more than you know.”

A specialist later confirmed I have a congenital hearing impairment that basically means the nerve that takes the sound news from my ears to my brain did not form properly while I was in my mother’s womb.

So, yeah, for all my detractors out there who have suspected it all along, I have brain damage.

In the years since I’ve become something of an expert in all things hearing aids, another imperfect technology, but somewhat helpful. Lip reading still gets me through the day.

But back to the topic of infant hearing screening, I was lucky in that I grew up in such a sheltered atmosphere I was able to develop the skills I needed, mainly lip reading, to survive. In today’s world children face so many more challenges, any condition that could impair their ability to communicate, learn and interact could be devastating.

Governments should pay heed to the Canadian Infant Hearing Task Force and ensure all children across the country have equal access to testing and treatment.

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The Burgess Family A bright, cheerful bouquet to those who organized and attended an 86th birthday party for Gladys Wuttunee at Battleford Legion Hall on the weekend. The food, the tributes, the music and dancing made for a time of honouring Gladys and enjoying fellowship of family and friends.

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Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has announced they are now a partner of ChangeIt, an exciting new way to donate while making everyday purchases using your BMO and RBC credit cards or select credit union debit cards.

ChangeIt allows shoppers to automatically round up their purchases and donate the difference to a charity of their choice.

“We are always looking for new and innovative ways to raise money in support of health care in the Battlefords. The ChangeIt program fit that criterion,” shares Claudette McGuire, BUH Foundation executive director.

“It is easy to participate in and you can make a difference for health care with your everyday purchases of groceries and your morning cup of coffee.”

Donors do not have to change the way they do business in order to make a difference in their communities through ChangeIt, according to the foundation. Receipts will not look different, but ChangeIt will automatically round up sales, based on preferences set and monthly maximums in place and forward the differences to BUH Foundation. Donors will receive monthly reports letting them know how much they have given. BUH Foundation will issue a yearly receipt for total amounts donated.

The foundation says, by simply signing

Youth sentenced for shooting Staff The youth involved in the shooting incident on 110th Street Dec. 3 was handed a lengthy sentence Wednesday in North Battleford Provincial Court.

The individual, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was sentenced for intentionally discharging a firearm being reckless to whether there were people inside, possession of a stolen firearm, resisting arrest by running away, carrying a firearm for a purpose dangerous

to the public peace and also breaking and entering. The latter was in connection to a break-in at a farm where a number of rifles were stolen.

He received a sentence of 16 months closed custody and eight months supervision in the community for those charges. He also received an additional nine months probation to follow, under several conditions.

The youth must also serve 30 days concurrent and 15 days supervision for an unlawfully at large charge.

In addition, the youth has been hit with a two-year

firearms prohibition, a mandatory lifetime ban on prohibited weapons and an order was made for DNA. He must also make restitution of $1,200.

The sentence runs consecutively to a sentence the youth is currently serving for an incident in Glaslyn in which a house was burned down. His sentence in connection to that incident was nine months — six in open custody and three in the community.

With the latest sentence handed down by Judge Dan O’Hanlon, the total sentence

amounts to 22 months of actual custody plus another 11 months in community supervision, followed by nine months probation. The 33 months of custody and supervision is just three months less than the maximum allowable for a youth in Canada.

The incident on 110th Street and 8th Avenue, which happened in the morning hours, shocked North Battleford residents. In imposing sentence Wednesday, Judge O’Hanlon said the incident “traumatized the community.”

308 charged with impaired driving Submitted SGI

More than 300 impaired drivers were stopped by police during December’s province-wide traffic safety spotlight on impaired driving.

In total, there were 308 offences related to alcohol or drug use throughout the month, Including eight low blood alcohol content (BAC) offences (drivers with a BAC ranging from 04 to .08) and 300 Criminal Code charges such as high BAC (exceeding .08), impaired driving or refusing a breath test Law enforcement also issued 3,124 tickets for speeding/aggressive driving, 145 tickets for distracted driving (95 of those for cellphone use) and 229 occupant restraint tickets. These statistics are based on December reports submitted up to Jan. 15.

SGI reminds motorists to always plan a safe ride

home. Choose a designated driver, call a cab or designated driving service, take the bus, or spend the night.

Use SGI’s free Safe Ride app to help keep track of safe ride options.

Saskatchewan introduced tougher impaired driving laws in 2014, in-

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port the purchase of non-capital equipment and education requests for BUH and Battlefords Region Home Care. Every year BUH Foundation sets their commitment budget for these items, to enrich the services offered through BUH and BRHC. According to a press release, BUH Foundation doesn’t simply want the basics. They want enriched care for family, friends, and neighbours of the Battlefords.

This year the commitment was a total of $90,000.00 for non-capital and education combined. This is above any other special events or capital purchases made during the year.

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up and continuing to make their regular purchases donors will have the satisfaction of enriching patient care within the Battlefords and making charitable giving a part of their everyday transactions.

“We are excited to be a part of ChangeIt and are looking forward to attracting new donors, and perhaps a younger demographic of donors, to keep our support strong for BUH Foundation,” explains Roger Anderson, BUH Foundation board of directors chairperson.

“We have already met a new donor through the program and are very grateful to them for joining us.”

Donations received from ChangeIt, unless specified by the donor, will go to sup-

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Investigation into theft of crude oil leads to arrest Staff A 61-year-old Lashburn man is facing seven theft charges after what RCMP are calling a lengthy investigation into theft of crude oil from several Northwest locations.

The North Battleford Provincial General Investigation Section, in conjunction with the Maidstone RCMP detachment as well as several other RCMP Detachments were in the investigation into a se-

ries of large scale crude oil thefts in the Maidstone, Lloydminster, Cut Knife and Kitscoty, Alta. areas.

Police say the investigation spanned several months.

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Isaiah Tootoosis:

r e k a m d n u o P m o Fr to Hollywood

By John Cairns

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Isaiah Tootoosis was at the Capitol Threatre in North Battleford to sign authographs prior to a screening of The Revenant Friday evening. Photo by Dustin Saracini

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Davidson scores game winner, BNS win four straight

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Life on the road was kind for the North Stars, beating Weyburn before travelling to Wadena to play Notre Dame on an unforgettable hockey day in Saskatchewan. The black and white looked to increase their winning streak to four games Friday night against La Ronge.

The Battlefords dominated from the opening whistle to the final buzzer last time they clashed with the Ice Wolves, walking away with a 5-1 victory. Friday posed to be a different type of game, but with the same result.

Ryan Rewerts had an outstanding 60 minutes between the pipes, stopping 27 of 29 shots in a 3-2 win.

La Ronge may have still had their subpar performance fresh in their memory, as they opened the scor-

ing just one minute into the opening frame.

A heavy forecheck allowed Brendan Barron to walk across the slot, flipping a backhand over the glove of Rewerts for his eighth of the campaign. Braden Jakubowski worked in the corner before finding him in a quality scoring position.

After a high sticking call led to a disallowed goal from Igor Leonenko, the North Stars managed to tie the game on the power play.

On his 19th birthday, Connor Sych walked in from the right point, taking the puck behind the net, stick-handling around the collapsing defence while looking for number 19 in the slot. Dustin Gorgi was tied up but was able to get enough on the shot to beat Dakota Kenyon on the far side. The goal was his 21st of the year.

Quality goaltending was on display in the opening 20

Leonenko was denied a tally in the first, but found his 32nd of the year on the man advantage four minutes into the middle stanza. Jake McMillen took a pass from

Layne Young before finding number 25 in his spot on the right wing. Leonenko sent a rocket of a one-timer short side, beating Kenyon under the glove to give the Battlefords a 2-1 lead.

The North Stars controlled the tempo in the second, more than doubling La Ronge in shots, firing off 14 to the Ice Wolves’ six.

La Ronge found the back of the net with six minutes left in the third period. On the man advantage, the navy and teal jerseys swarmed Rewerts. The North Stars netminder made the initial save on the doorstep, but kicked out the rebound onto the stick of Jakubowski, who made no mistake scoring his 10th.

The offence came in flurries in what was a slow third period when Rory Davidson restored the one-goal advantage for the Battlefords a minute later. The energy line

combined for a point with Logan Nachtegaele hitting Baxter Kanter with a pass before Davidson snapped a shot home from the left hash mark for his third of the campaign. The mark would stand to be the eventual game winner.

Davidson is now on a scoring tear, having tallied seven points in his last seven games.

The North Stars travelled to Edam Saturday for the second tilt of their two game series against La Ronge.

“It’s a privilege to play in the small communities throughout Saskatchewan,” Hasselberg said. “We’ve been fortunate to play in Pinehouse, then Wadena and now in Edam. The energy and enthusiasm in the small communities is electrifying and it inspires our players."

The North Stars looked to increase their winning streak to five.

up to find Dustin Gorgi who promptly sniped his 22nd of the season and second in as many nights. The release beat Kris Joyce under the blocker to give the North Stars an early 1-0 lead.

The Ice Wolves spoiled the small community fun for the Battlefords after scoring five unanswered in the second period, chasing Taryn Kotchorek from the net and bringing in Tyler Fuhr for relief.

First it was Braden Jakubowski taking a pass

from Matthew Painchoud on the left wing before tying the game at one, going far side. Kotchorek got a piece of it with his shoulder, but it wouldn’t be enough as the puck found the back of the net.

A nasty giveaway in the defensive zone led to a partial breakaway for Painchaud, who went forehand-backhand before flipping it under the glove of the netminder to give La Ronge their first lead of the game.

A power play tally from

Nakeho Lamonthe increased the Ice Wolves advantage to two in the middle frame. After Kotchorek stopped the initial shot, the puck trickled out of his body armour and landed in the crease.

LaMothe found it in the blue paint and narrowly beat a recovering Kotchorek and his left pad, giving the Ice Wolves a two-goal advantage.

It was mainly the work of two La Ronge players that did the Battlefords in.

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The North Stars celebrate a Dustin Gorgi goal in the first period. Photo by Dustin Saracini

minutes with Rewerts and Kenyon making big saves to keep this one close. La Ronge narrowly outshot the North Stars 12-11 through one period of play.

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The final stop for neutral site games was in Edam for the black and white.

The Battlefords looked to extend their winning streak to five, while going for the season sweep against La Ronge Saturday night.

The Edam Community Centre was packed to the brim, filled with the passion for hockey. Unfortunately for the North Stars, the game would be one they would soon want to forget, allowing seven unanswered goals in a 7-1 loss.

“The cheering and the chanting and all that good stuff, that’s hockey in Saskatchewan,” Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg said after the game, “There’s a lot of pride and a lot of passion in this community, and that

Dustin Gorgi tries to solve Kris Joyce. Photo by Dustin Saracini

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Painchoud and Jakubowski were finding each other throughout the tilt, connecting on the fourth goal of the second period. Flying down the right wing Jakubowski hit a streaking Painchoud with a cross-ice pass, springing him for a partial breakaway before scoring his second of the game and 11th of the season. He then returned the favour to Jakubowski, feeding him with a cross-crease pass deep in the North Stars territory to make it 5-1 La Ronge.

It wasn’t the Battlefords’ night in Edam.

It seemed as though everything was finding the back of their net. It became clear when top rated defenceman Connor Sych tried to clear a rebound that bounced off the chest of Fuhr, and kicked it into his net by doing so. A team that had lost just ten games going into Saturday night, one would have to think that a game like this was going to happen at some point during this incredible season.

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Gorgi and Troy Gerein both dropped the gloves in a heated third period, and put on quite a show for the many fans, families and billets who made the trip to Edam.

LaMothe added another tally late in the final frame with his second of the game, going forehand, backhand, flipping the puck under the blocker of Fuhr.

The lack of scoring wasn’t because of a lack of offence, though. Joyce stopped 50 of 51 shots the North Stars threw at him, coming up with huge saves to keep the Battlefords from having any shot of climbing back into the game.

On deck for the Battlefords is an offensive showdown in Melfort against the Mustangs.

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schwander beat Lance Alm with just over ten minutes to play in the opening period.

The goal was the rookies ninth of the season. Curtis Wiebe registered the helper for the mark.

Nayte Zip restored the lead for the Stars. The rookie has contributed offensively since donning the black and white jersey, scoring his fourth in 23 games played.

First year JC Dubecky and Dayton Buchanan collaborated on the tally.

The offensive flurry and fourth goal of the period came at the hands of Leighton Burns-Marion, who

scored his first of the campaign. Everett Hicks came through with his 17th helper this year. The mark tied the game at two heading into the middle frame.

The Stars had four opportunities on the man advantage, converting just one, but it was a big goal that gave them a 3-2 lead in the second. Ben Hiltz scored his ninth of the year after corralling a pass from Lamb, beating Riley Higdon. Dawson Bacon registered the second helper.

Notre Dame and the Stars continued to exchange blows in the third period,

while Eamon Milligan tied the game up for the red and white once again. Troy Feldbusch and Artem Chupin played pitch and catch before setting up Milligan for his eighth of the year.

With just seven minutes left, Brewster tallied his 14th of the campaign, scoring the game winner after receiving a pass from Mason Mullaney. Dubecky found the score sheet for the second time with the second assist.

In net, Edmonton Oil Kings draft pick, Lance Alm, has been a calming influence for the Stars, walking away with the win in a 22 save effort.

The rookie goalie has yet to lose in 2016, posting a 5-0 record after Saturday.

The penalty kill unit had another solid game for the black and white, killing off all three penalties they faced.

The Stars stayed in Notre Dame for a back-to-back series against the Hounds at the Duncan McNeill Arena Sunday, which proved to be another exciting tilt.

giving the Hounds a 1-0 lead two minutes into the first period.

Ben Hiltz then scored his second of the weekend while hitting the milestone with his 10th of the campaign.

The Hounds rattled off two unanswered goals from Dominic Schmiemann, and a mark on the man advantage from Lucas Fraulin, before Mason Mullaney cut the deficit to one in the second period.

Mullaney received a Jayden Nachtegaele pass before depositing his seventh goal of the year into the back of the net. Fresh off his game winner, Tanner Brewster registered the second assist.

Owen Lamb and Keelan Saworski are quite the duo this season, collaborating on a power play goal, bringing the Stars all the way back in a 3-3 game.

Mullaney continued his scoring ways in the middle frame while giving the Battlefords their first lead of the game, capping off three unanswered goals.

Keegan McBride got on the score sheet with the feed.

In the final 20 minutes, however, the Hounds would takeover.

It started with Kirill Tarasov taking a pass from Jared Power before firing his 12th of the season past Lance Alm. Schmiemann had the second

helper, giving him two points on the day. The defenceman wasn’t done, either.

Schmiemann delivered the game winning goal on the power play with nine minutes left. For as good as the penalty kill unit was Saturday, it hurt the Stars against the Hounds, going 0 for 2.

Alm made back-to-backstarts this weekend, stopping 23 of 28 shots.

On the other end of the rink Reid Cooper replaced Tanner Douglas for the third period and went a perfect five for five in the crease.

On deck for the Stars is a Thursday night home game against Beardy’s Blackhawks.

Sports Reporter

It’s not a secret that the Stars are one of the hottest teams in the SMAAAHL. After splitting a series against the third place Moose Jaw Generals, they were at it again in Notre Dame.

Coming into the weekend, the Stars were 5-1 in January.

They got their sixth win of the month with a big goal from veteran forward Tanner Brewster late in the final frame, edging the Argos 4-3.

Keelan Saworski continued his dominance in the second half of the season by scoring the first goal of the game less than a minute into the tilt. He now has recorded five tallies since the Christmas break, and 16 on the season. Owen Lamb, who has also had a tremendous season to date, now has six assists in 2016 after finding Saworski to give the Stars a 1-0 lead.

Notre Dame tied the game after Jordan Neuen-

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Even though they would fall 5-4, the Stars displayed incredible resiliency, continuously battling back.

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When the laws were blue: protecting us from our own foibles Excitement about the Power Ball Lottery has been lighting up TV screens all over North America. Here in the Canadian backwoods there seems to be a necessity for understanding what the happy furor is all about.

I hasten to oblige. This lottery is as legal as a lottery can be because its purpose is to raise money for governments to spend in whatever ways enhance the likelihood of the re-election of state governors and continuing employment for all of their assorted minions.

Although the lottery is legal and functions in a carnival atmosphere, in all but six American states, it is really a volunteer tax.

Usually, other lotteries are intended to fund good works which are not funded, or are inadequately funded, out of the public tax pot.

They are a way of making minor philanthropists out of citizens who are not addicted to supporting charitable works.

When I had reached my third birthday and the tragedy of the Dirty Thirties was beginning, the Irish government decided that it could alleviate the desperate situation of the country’s hospitals with a lottery. The Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes was born. It was a nefarious enterprise in Britain, the United States and Canada, all of which had “blue laws.”

Blue laws were intended to supplant the conscience of the individual with the legal pronouncements of the state. In North America and Britain, lotteries and other forms of gambling were declared to be immoral and were, therefore, illegal. In Canada, a large portion of the population considered this legislative meddling to be a Protestant conspir-

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Having been a Protestant all the days of my life, I know how hard this can be. It has only become easier in my final years, The Irish Sweepstake funneled money into Irish hospitals until 1934 when government leaders decided the lottery hadn’t been one of their better ideas. It was taken over by a few canny entrepreneurs, who, while pretending to raise money for hospitals, where stuffing the proceeds into their own pockets. The Irish government didn’t interfere with this arrangement because the money the rascals were raising was being invested in job-making industries.

The scheme ended officially in 1987, although the legislation legalizing lotteries in Britain, the United States and Canada in the 1960s had made a big cut in the take.

The Irish Sweepstake was illegal in Canada for over 30 years. There wasn’t much hope of winning anything. Completed tickets were often intercepted at customs and destroyed – or, at least, I think they were.

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The money was also intercepted and turned over to the federal government – or, at least, I think that it was.

I couldn’t buy an Irish Sweepstakes ticket as a boy, I didn’t have any money.

Later, I wouldn’t buy one. In fact, I have never bought a lottery ticket, but once I lost a dime in a slot machine in Nevada and once, as a teenager, I lost $17 in a poker game, but only once.

Prohibition in the United States, although instituted by a constitutional amendment, belongs in the family of blue laws. The sale of beverage alcohol was also restricted in Canada. There was no men-only beer parlour in my town until 1934.

It meant the beginning of the end for five bootleggers and two moonshiners.

There weren’t just blue laws, there were blue customs. When I was a boy, men were hatless in church but women wore bonnets.

This was because Saint Paul – apostle, martyr and misogynist – said so. Now, females are permitted to display their new hairdos in church. This is a smaller change among the many made in the message and the ministration of Christian churches. A single newspaper column could never deal with all the changes that have occurred in society during my lifetime. When I was a boy, laws, customs and church doctrines were restrictive. Now, I think they are too permissive. What I see around me is a pleasure seeking society in which the obligations to community which were routinely accepted in the past are routinely neglected.

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Nurturing enduring friendships I have been very fortunate to hold onto several friendships throughout the many ages and stages of my life. I am blessed with the comfort of friendship in my life. But it didn’t always feel this way.

I have made friends as I have walked through the varying paths life has taken me. At no point, until I was nearing my 30s, did I consciously wonder how long we would remain friends.

You make friends as a child based on geography.

If you are neighbors, close in age and don’t despise each other, there is a good chance you will get to know each other, play together and become friends, to some degree.

When you go to school, you tend to gravitate towards people you share some sort of affinity with.

Once again, you find yourself thrown together with people you don’t know.

You share the same school, classes and interests and you find companions to walk through the corridors of school life.

Then comes work. I have made many friendly acquaintances through work, but few of those friendships endure job changes and life transitions. I have felt so close and shared many personal stories with people I no longer remain in touch with. Yet in that coffee room, during those breaks, I felt like I had found a best friend.

There are friendships based on having children the same age, marriage and the interconnecting friendships that occur, extra-curricular interests, neighbours and all of the varying ways we are thrown together with new people as we walk through our days.

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By Colleen Crawford reflecting on the topic of close friendships. I feel beyond blessed to have such a patchwork array of supportive friendships within my grasp. But I haven’t always felt this secure in my friendships. Something has changed.

I have been fortunate to have a friend at my side throughout the many challenges and joys of my life.

But did I always feel safe to pick up the phone if I felt my life crumbling? No. I used to wait for the phone to ring. There were times when someone happened to call when I needed someone to talk to. Often, it was my sisters who came to my rescue. A family connection that transcended the miles and silence. I wasn’t reaching out, but they heard me anyway and seemed to be there when I needed them the most.

When I moved to Saskatoon, I was a province away from the friendships I had accumulated throughout my life. So I wrote. I probably reached out more on paper than I ever did in person.

I suppose a great number of my forever-friendships were sustained because I found it easier to write than to speak. Friendships were maintained, but they were at a distance.

My friend and I sat back and reflected at the true beginning of our friendship, which has blossomed from a close group of friends from work. We decided it was sometime around 1996.

The month? We remember.

It was September.

This friendship was born out of a birthday invitation for one of us among the group. At the end of that picnic birthday gathering, all three of us marvelled at how perfect the occasion was. Then we all confessed our shared “secret.” We found it easier to stay within the safe confines of our homes. Alone. Reaching out to a friend and stepping out of our comfort zone was hard for each and every one of us. But we did it. We met at a park, shared a birthday picnic lunch and the seed of a great friendship was planted.

Back to the endurance of the friendships I have. What is the secret?

Don’t lose touch with those who are special to you. A phone call or a quick email lets a person know you thought of them that day. Even the annual tradition of sending a Christmas card can keep the embers burning on a friendship of long ago.

Nurture what you have and you never know what your garden will grow. I have a multi-faceted group of friends who I continue to feel close to. A few school friends, several keepforever-work friends, a few friends from my childhood, some friends from the dance studio, one from my marriage and some from my daycare days. Not to mention family members who are also my friends.

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OBITUARIES JOHNSTON: Therese (Terri) was born on April 1, 1932 in Battleford, SK to Telesphore and Elize Charbonneau, their 15th child. She passed away in Kamloops on Nov. 21 2015, leaving her husband Bob Johnston and children Damian, Cindy, Kim and Danielle as well as grandchildren, her sister Bea and brother Henry to cherish her memory.

Funeral was held on November 28, 2015 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Kamloops, BC.

GRABER: Lillian Hanna Graber. November 5, 1925 – January 18, 2016. The passing of Lillian Graber, age 90 years of Saskatoon, Sk. occurred peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2016 at St. Paul’s Hospital, with her family at her bedside. Born Lillian Hanna Rosentreter on November 5th, 1925 in Hubbard, Sk. She spent her early years on the family farm along with her sisters. As a young adult she ventured to British Columbia, where she met and married Herbert Fehr and had three children. After a devastating accident at the family sawmill in 1956, Lillian became a widow, and proceeded to raise her family on her own. It was on a visit to her sister in Olds’s, AB. that she met Reuben Graber, a single farmer from Saskatchewan. They married in 1962, and had a son Richard in 1965. After farming in the Maidstone and Rabbit Lake areas they eventually retired in Saskatoon. Lillian was predeceased by her first husband, Herbert Fehr; second husband, Reuben Graber; sons, Wayne Fehr and Clarence Fehr. She is survived by children Sharon Fehr and Richard Graber, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family would like to recognize the loving care provided by Joyous Living Care Home and the staff at St. Paul’s Hospital. After cremation takes place, the family wishes to have a private Celebration of Life for Lillian, with the internment to be at the Lashburn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Service (306-242-7888). ____________________________________________________ LIBBEY: In Loving Memory of Howard Arthur Libbey, born April 15, 1937 at Radway, Alberta passed away January 14, 2016 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Left to cherish Howard’s memory: his loving wife of 55 years, Louise “Bunny”; sons, daughters-in-law and grandsons: David, Renee, Bryant & Burke Glen, Cindy & Landon; sisters and brothers: Marge Lybacki (Bob), Linda Wilkins (Ed), Donnie Libbey (Linda) and Allan Libbey (Laura); sister-in-law, Georgette Gale “GG” Millbank (Harry); nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Harold and Kitty Libbey and by his In-laws, Philip and Gertrude Millbank (Gertrude - January 11, 2016). A Celebration Of Life was held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Janice Trost officiating. Shared Memories were given by Linda Wilkins. Music Ministry: Pianist - Hilda Eberle & Violinist - Quinn Eberle. Urn Bearer was Landon Libbey. Interment will be (at a later date). Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

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MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE 2016 SHOWHOME SALE. Any showhome on our lot will receive a $2,000 discount. We need to make way for the 2016 models. Call Marg, Craigs Home Sales in Lethbridge toll free 1-855-380-2266.

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Newly Renovated 2 and 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent in Unity SK. Call Richard for more information (306) 210-7000.

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Application for Re: Liquor Permit Notice is hereby given that Cindy & Dean Foulston has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Special Use Billiard Hall Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as DC’s Billiards at 102 1191 101st St., North Battleford, SK of which the following is a correct legal description:

Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3

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1200-1400 96th St. 1100-1600 97th St. (117 papers)

Route 47A

Hamelin Street Campbell Crescent Clements Drive (96 papers)

FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CHUCK Monday to Friday

(Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997)

Lot 21 & 22 Blk/Par 7 Plan No. B1929; 102 1191 101st Street, North Battleford, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competitionbased objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

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

Tuesday, January 12 - February 9

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes will be held on January 12, 19, 26, February 2 & 9 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Kellie at 306-446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha. ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

Saturday, January 30

Battlefords Wildlife Federation Awards Night Banquet and Fundraiser at the Wildlife Building. There will be live and silent auctions, pick of the litter and Ping Pong Auction. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. Banquet at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at Piper Equipment 306-445-3704, Co-op Leisure Time Sports 306-446-7217 or Koopman’s 306-441-7956.

Sunday, January 31

All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch at the Knights of Columbus, 1202 - 105th Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Entertainment “Keep it Country”. Proceeds to Habitat for Humanity.

Sunday, January 31

Walk for Alzheimer’s at the NationWest Fieldhouse for all ages. from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. The Walk for Alzheimers will feature a draw for some great prizes. Join us for this event and walk in memory of a loved one, in support of people affected by the disease or to protect the memories you have. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m., the opening ceremony will begin shortly after 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 4

The Battlefords Society for Autism is having their Annual General Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at B10310 Henderson Drive. All welcome!

Saturday, February 6

Battlefords’ Harness Club Annual Cutter Rally - new location at Agrivilla, registration 11:00 a.m. Rally starts at 1:00 p.m. Burgers for sale from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; supper 5:00 p.m. Cash prizes. For more information contact Jim Schmidt 306-446-0407, Jim McFarlane 306-937-7471 or Ed Loewen 306-937-7317. Preregistration is preferred.

Saturday, February 6

Bowling Tournament, Borden Action Bowl from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., finals at 6:00 p.m. Call Chanda at 306-997-9994 for info or to register.

Limit 12 teams of 4. Borden Parks & Rec Board.

Saturday, February 6

ZABAVA - All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish Annual Fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Hall, North Battleford. Supper, entertainment, dance, silent auction. Tickets available from Hudec Law office at 306446-2555. Advance tickets only.

Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day

Regular Walking Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

Every Sundays

Wednesdays

Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.

Wednesdays

Life’s Healing Choices - Celebrate Recovery - Freedom from your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits - small group studies (no children please) at the Don Ross Community Center room #109 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hosanna Life Center, North Battleford. Phone 306-445-5079 for more information.

Battlefords Toastmasters Meet in room #108 Don Ross Centre (enter the building via door #4) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (September to June).

Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.

1st Sunday of the Month

Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.

Jam Session at the Pioneer Hall from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Beginning October 4, 2015 until May, 2016. Phone 306-445-5036 for more information.

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month

Knights of Columbus Brunch at 1202 - 105 Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.

2nd Monday of the Month

BUH Retirees meet at the Co-op Cafeteria at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.

2nd Monday of the Month

Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-937-2987.

Mondays & Wednesdays

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Tuesday

Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.

Tuesdays

North Battleford Grand Squares are offering lessons in beginner square dance at the Ukrainian Senior Centre 792 - 108th Street, North Battleford from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. There will be a series of 10 lessons.

Please wear comfortable shoes. For more information please contact caller, Ray and Misel Rosler at 306-445-3114.

Wednesdays

1st Wednesday of the Month

Moms & Tots at 9:30 a.m. in Borden Community Centre, N. Smith Room.

1st Wednesday of the Month

River Heights Lodge retirees at Dragon Palace at 1:00 p.m.

1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels) at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Supper Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m.

3rd Wednesday of the Month

Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480.

Thursdays

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Thursdays

Grief Share - a support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. New session starting Sept. 24. For information contact Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.

Thursdays

Tuesdays

Radisson TOPS #SK5243 Meeting at the Radisson Town Office at 9:00 a.m.

Tuesdays

Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.

Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:30 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269.

Battlefords Art Club welcomes anyone interested in painting to join them from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. For more information phone Kathy at 306-937-3686.

Tuesdays

Thursdays

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.

Saturday, February 6

TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance. Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Kay at 306-937-2780.

Sunday, February 7

Family Movie: Minions at the Borden Community Centre at 2:00 p.m. Free, prizes, popcorn. Hosted by Borden Library & Riverbend Fellowship Church.

Tuesdays

TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more information phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968.

Everyone welcome.

The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners & experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call June Newsham at 306-445-3337 or Irene Sack at 306-937-3318.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper at the Borden Senior’s Room from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m., by donation. Hosted by Borden Anglican & United Churches.

Tuesdays

Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Old Tyme Dance at the Pioneer Hall, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m.

- 10:30 p.m. Live bands. For more information phone 306-445-5036.

1st Tuesdays of the Month

Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306-446-2269.

Last Tuesday of the Month

Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation & Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee. Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only. No child care is provided.

11th Annual Aboriginal Storytelling Celebration at the library from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.. It will be inside the library, in our Lecture Theatre.

Tuesday, February 9

Tuesday, February 9

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

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.

Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.

The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Chris at 306-445-3909.

Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1011 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

1st Friday of the Month

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month 2nd Friday of the Month

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

Once A Month on Saturdays

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.

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Highland Dancing Association members entertained guests at the Alex Dillabough Centre Saturday. Above the Small Reel Dance is performed. Photos by Averil Hall

Courtney Jennelle Struble

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HEIGHT: 5"3"

PARTICULARS: Last seen at 1:00 am on July 9, 2004. When last seen, she was wearing a grey bunneyhug, orange shirt, and blue jeans. Courtney has a birthmark on the nape of her neck and a 1.5" scar on her left shin.

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Above left, Jayde Sheppard and Gillian Oliver dance the Hullachan.

Above, with this dance Kyla Custer completes her dance lessons. She now qualifies to teach anywhere. At left, young dancers dance the Broadsword. More photo coverage on Page 16.

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Scotch on the Rocks

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Some of the youngest members of the Battlefords Highland Dance Association delighted guests at the Robbie Burns Ceilidh Saturday with their performance of Scotch on the Rocks.

Photo by Averil Hall

Reducing plastic waste Canada Newswire

Walmart Canada has announced that beginning Feb. 9, it will stop providing free plastic bags to customers in an effort to promote the use of reusable bags and ultimately eliminate plastic film from landfills.

The initiative is the latest waste-elimination priority in Walmart’s ongoing commitment to achieve zero waste. Walmart Canada’s 12 waste programs — including cardboard, organics, metal and others — has resulted in the diversion of 72 per cent of Walmart Canada’s waste from municipal landfill sites.

Customers will be encouraged to use reusable bags, which will be sold at a discounted rate of 25 cents.

Walmart will continue to offer plastic bags at a fee of five cents per bag to those customers who request them.

“We recognize we are asking our customers to change their shopping practices, but we strongly believe that removing plastic film from our waste stream is imperative to reaching our goal of zero waste and will encourage our customers to broaden their already existing waste-reduction efforts,” said Lee Tappenden, chief operations officer at Walmart Canada.

“We know from our experience in other international markets that an incentive in the form of a fee to encourage customers to adopt reusable bags reduces single-use plastic bags by more than 50 per cent. Similar programs here in Canada have reported comparable successes.”

In addition to offering reusable bags and implementing a plastic bag fee, Walmart will be improving its in-store recycling and collection programs.

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Death by coconut

Mysterious harvest of unripe coconut explained Palm trees are found throughout the tropic and sub-tropic areas around the world. They are a versatile choice for the landscape and have many domestic, commercial and industrial uses. The sound of the wind through the fronds is unique and to many of us the thought of palm trees conjures up happy thoughts.

On a recent trip to the Florida Keys we observed something different. A lot of activity removing unripe coconuts from coconut palm trees (Cocos nucifera ) was observed every place we stopped to eat, have refreshment or relax. This activity of coconut removal got us thinking.

Some interesting information came up when searching for “death by coconut.” Did you know falling coconuts kill 150 people across the world each year?

This is 15 times the number of fatalities that are attributable to sharks. Aha, the mystery was solved. It has become necessary to remove the unripe coconuts for human safety. Who would have thought that the romance of the coconut needs to be compromised by pruning?

The coconut palm belongs to the palm family (Arecaceae) and contains thousands of different types that are mostly trees. However, there are many shrubs as well as many palms that are not even close to the typical palm we think of. It is amazing palms are so varied in their cultural requirement they can live in different cli-

Hanbidge on Horticultre

by Patricia Hanbidge

Saskatoon School of Horticulture mates ranging from deserts to rainforests. Historically, they were the symbol for victory, peace and fertility but today they are most often associated with warmweather holidays.

We most often think of the palms with the straight unbranched stem topped by a cluster of fronds. The fronds or leaves are either “feather-leaved” or “fanleaved” and happily adorn the stem somewhat like the head of a mop. The flowers grow as a branch or inflorescence that contain many tiny flowers. The fruit is usually a single seed surrounded by flesh.

There are many things about palms that are unusual. If the main bud at the top of the trunk is damaged, the palm will stop growing and die. The trunk of a palm tree does not get thicker, only taller. The Raffia palm has leaves that are up to three metres wide and up to 25 metres long, while the corypha palm has the largest inflorescence that is up to 7.5 metres tall and has millions of small flowers. Coco de mer has the largest seed being 30-50 centimetres

in diameter and weighing a whopping 15 to 30 kilograms each.

The oldest palm tree dates back to the late Cretaceous Period, which is approximately 80 million years ago.

We still can enjoy two of these palms — the nipa and mangrove palm. It is amazing to see something that has lived for 80 million years.

The use of palms by humans also dates back a long time with Mesopotamians and other people using parts of palms over 5,000 years ago.

Palms today are still put to for a variety of uses including oils, food and cosmetics.

So now, the coconut and the palm have much more meaning to you and I. Next time you are on a beach or just stuck in winter, share some palm trivia. For an extra chuckle search Youtube for a song by Bob Gibson and Shel Silverstein, Killed by a Coconut.

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A handy glossary of garden terms Submitted by Erl Svendsen How many times have you read a gardening article, looked at a website or catalog and wondered, “What does that mean?” Thanks to NGB Member Park Seed we’ve excerpted their list of garden terms for your referral during the upcoming garden season.

Acidic soil: A soil that has a pH below seven, typical of clay soils. Azaleas, camellias, dogwoods and roses like acidic soils.

Alkaline Soil: A soil that has a pH of seven or higher.

Annual plant: A plant living one year or less, usually planted in the spring after the last frost. During this time, the plant grows, blooms, produces seeds and dies.

Balled and Burlapped: The roots of the plant have soil attached and are held in place with burlap or some other material.

Bare root: The roots of the plant are bare, with no soil.

Biennial: Of two seasons duration, from germination to maturity and death, usually developing vegetative growth the first year and flowering, fruiting and dying the second year. Bien-

nials need exposure to winter temperatures to trigger flowering or fruit production the second year.

Bulb: A resting stage of a plant that is usually formed underground and consists of a short stem base bearing one or more buds enclosed in fleshy leaves and buds (tulip, daffodil, etc.).

Corm: A rounded, thick modified underground stem base bearing membranous or scaly leaves and buds (gladiolus, crocus, etc.).

Crown: The base of the plant, where the stem and root meet.

Cultivar: A cultivated variety or strain that originated and has persisted under human cultivation.

Deadheading: Removing the dead blossoms. If a plant is termed “self cleaning,” the blossoms fall off on their own. Deadheading usually extends the blooming season.

Deciduous: A plant that loses its leaves seasonally,

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Determinate: The growth of a plant stops at a certain height (usually in reference to tomatoes).

Dormancy: A period in the life cycle of a plant where it is “asleep” and not actively growing. Dormancy is brought about by cool temperatures and shorter day length.

Evergreen: A plant that stays green year-round.

Floriferous: Bearing flowers/blooming freely.

Germination: The sprouting of a seed and the commencement of growth.

Also used to describe the starting of plants from seeds.

Grafted plant: The top (desirable) part of the plant is grafted onto rootstock, usually of a hardier or less rare plant.

Heirloom seed: Mostly open-pollinated seed that have been planted and passed down for generations. Most lack disease resistance.

Herbaceous: A plant that dies back to the ground in winter and returns again in the spring.

Herbicide: A chemical used to destroy undesirable plants and vegetation.

Hybrid seed: The result of cross-pollination of parents that differ in size, color, taste, or other traits. Seeds from hybrid plants cannot be saved and used again, as they will revert back to one of the parents.

Indeterminate: The plant continues growing until pinched or killed by frost (opposite of determinate).

These plants usually require staking.

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Self-pollinating: Plants that do not require pollen from another plant in order to produce fruit.

Semi-evergreen: A plant that drops its leaves in cold areas but keeps at least some of them in milder zones (typically zones 7 to 11).

Standard: A shrub or herb grown with an erect main stem so that it forms or resembles a tree.

Sucker: Undesirable growth coming from the rootstock of a grafted plant.

Treated seed: Seed that have been treated with an insecticide or fungicide to aid in preventing soil insects or disease from destroying the seed prior to germination.

Tuber: A short, fleshy,

pentas, that have been coated with an inert material such as clay to make them easier to handle.

Perennial: A plant that lives for three or more seasons. Perennials may not bloom the first season planted, especially ones that are shipped bare root.

Rhizome: A somewhat elongated, usually horizontal subterranean plant stem that is often thickened by deposits of reserved food material that produces shoots above and below the roots (bearded iris).

Rootstock: Root system of a more common or hardy variety that is used to graft a more desirable variety onto, usually roses and/or standard forms.

usually underground stem bearing minute scaly leaves, each of which bears a bud in its axil and is potentially able to produce a new plant (potato, caladium, tuberose begonia, Jerusalem artichoke).

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Telemiracle welcomes national cast members Kim Coates, Chris Henderson and Rosie and the Riveters Submitted

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To help celebrate the 40th anniversary, Telemiracle will start Saturday night at 8 p.m. and run for 21 hours until 5 p.m. Sunday.

The telethon airs March 5 and 6 on all CTV Saskatchewan stations.

Kinsmen Telemiracle, which has become part of Saskatchewan’s identity, is known as “Saskatchewan’s Charity.” In honour of its 40th anniversary, this year’s Telemiracle will be the “most Saskatchewan show ever.”

“Saskatchewan is full of talent and we know our viewers tune in year after year to watch our great local acts perform,” remarked Clint Shkuratoff, public relations chair for Telemiracle 40.

To recognize the grassroots talent in Saskatchewan, producers have included 61 local acts, up from the usual 50.

Two of the performers are from the Northwest.

Ten-year-old Tifa Dezic of North Battleford will be on stage Sunday, March 6 between 2 and 4 p.m. Also ap-

pearing during the telethon will be Presli O’Donnell of Unity. Both are dancers with Dance Connection in North Battleford.

More Saskatchewan talent means more great entertainment, and this year it will also mean more money raised for Telemiracle.

PotashCorp is matching all money raised by Saskatchewan talent, two-toone. This means every dollar raised by our local acts will become $3 after PotashCorp adds its $2 matching donation, up to a total of $250,000.

“Each year Saskatchewan performers not only show us how talented they are, they also show us how big their hearts are by bringing their own donations to Telemiracle,” said Randy Burton, PotashCorp’s director of public relations and communications.

“PotashCorp is delighted that our matching gift will help these funds grow because they will make a big difference in the lives of people across Saskatchewan, thanks to the work of the Kinsmen Foundation.”

In keeping with the theme of the “most Saskatchewan show ever,” most of the national cast for Telemiracle 40 are from the province. Making their first appearance on Telemiracle will be actor Kim Coates, rising country star Chris Henderson, and musical foursome Rosie and the Riveters.

Best known for playing Tig Trager on Sons of Anarchy, Kim Coates is an amazing addition to the national cast.

“To follow in the footsteps of the legendary Bob McGrath is an honour and a huge challenge. Saskatchewan is my true home.

Thanks for the invite. I’m beyond thrilled to be a part of the 40th anniversary of Telemiracle,” Coates remarked Returning regulars for Telemiracle 40 are Brad Johner and the Johner Boys,

Beverley Mahood, Andrea Menard, Donny Parenteau, Jeffery Straker and Jill Straker.

Other national cast making repeat appearances are Alvin Law, Jess Moskaluke and Kenny Shields and Streetheart.

“We’re thrilled with this year’s lineup,” said Todd Bedore, chair for Telemiracle 40.

“So many great acts come from Saskatchewan and we’re proud they’re so well represented on our cast for Telemiracle 40.”

Beverly Mahood returns to anchor the broadcast.

“This is the 19th Telemiracle appearance for Beverley. She is so talented. I can’t imagine doing the show without her. Her commitment to Telemiracle and Saskatchewan makes her a Saskatchewanian in my mind,” said Ian Roach, co-producer for Kinsmen Telemiracle.

This year’s broadcast will originate from Regina’s Conexus Arts Centre. The show runs for 21 hours beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Admission to the Conexus Arts Centre to watch Telemiracle is free.

Backroads at the Gog Feb. 6 Special guest is Kjelti Katherine

The Gog Ten-year-old Tifa Dezic is North Battleford’s only entertainer booked for this year’s Telemiracle. The Grade 4 Lawrence School student will be dancing on the Telemiracle stage in Regina Sunday, March 6 between 2 and 4 p.m. She and her family and friends are currently organizing fundraisers to support the telethon. Photo

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Backroads includes Laird Brittin, Linda Mushka, Garth Harrison and Vistara Sidebottom.

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Watch for zodiacal light in the last week of Feb. The moon is at last quarter as the month begins. The early morning of Feb. 6 sees Venus and Mercury both within four degrees of the moon. Feb. 16, Aldebaran is occulted for viewers around the Pacific Ocean, but for Canada it is a close encounter only. The moon is full Feb. 22. Feb. 2, Jupiter is less than two degrees away.

Perigee (closest approach to Earth at 364,360 kilometres) is Feb. 10; apogee (the most distant from Earth at 405,383 kilometres) is Feb. 26.

Mercury is visible in the early morning, best for southern viewers. Watch for close encounters with the moon and Venus on the morning of Feb. 6 and again for Venus Feb. 13. Mercury averages 77 million kilometres from Earth, but this distance varies greatly depending on where each planet is in its respective orbit.

Venus has been shining brightly in the eastern morning skies for some time, and it continues its brilliance throughout the month. As noted above, watch for close approaches of the moon and Mercury Feb. 6 and of Mercury Feb. 13. Venus at its closest approach to Earth is at an average distance of 41 million kilometres.

Again, the distance between each planet varies greatly, depending on the position

By James Edgar of each.

Mars is an early morning object, rising shortly after midnight, and blending into the dawn sky at sunrise. The Red Planet can be as close as 54.6 million kilometres, and as far away as 225 million kilometres.

Jupiter rises in the east in the early evening, retrograding in the constellation Leo, the Lion. Watch for the moon nearby on the morning of Feb. 24.

Jupiter lies about 778 million kilometres from Earth, approximately 5.2 times the distance from the sun to the Earth (one astronomical unit or AU).

Saturn is an early morning object, and well placed for viewing for northern observers. The Ringed Planet is at an average distance of 1.2 billion kilometres from Earth, about eight AU. Uranus isn’t much of an observer’s target, since it becomes visible low in the western dusk, setting in

mid-evening. The icy Uranus is at an average distance of 2.5 billion kilometres.

Neptune is much the same as Uranus, except it disappears even earlier in the western twilight and is behind the sun Feb. 28. The blue and cold Neptune is at an average distance of 4.4 billion kilometres, or 30 AU. The zodiacal light should be visible in the west after sundown for the last week of February and the first week of March.

— James Edgar has had an interest in the night sky all his life. He joined The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in 2000 and is now the Society’s president, assistant editor and a contributor to the renowned Observer’s Handbook, and production manager of the bi-monthly RASC Journal. He was given the RASC Service Award at the 2012 General Assembly in Edmonton.

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Saskatchewan brings home environmental gold Staff The Ministry of Central Services has earned its firstever LEED gold certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, administered by the Canada Green Building Council, for the Tamarack building at the Pine Grove correctional facility.

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The new Tamarack Building at the Pine Grove women’s correctional facility in Prince Albert was awarded a gold certification in December of 2015.

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Sustainable highlights include: • A rain water collection system that stores and uses rain water for toilets and irrigation, reducing the use of fresh water for the facility.

• Water efficient landscaping that is drought resistant and allows for reduced watering.

• Water efficient fixtures

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• Seventy-one per cent of the building’s electricity requirements over a two-year period will be green power from renewable energy resources.

• Energy efficient features that allow the facility to use 56 per cent less energy than the baseline LEED average for the national model for a correctional building.

• More than 87 per cent of waste from demolition and construction was recycled.

• Construction materials used for the project contained 32 per cent recycled content.

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WWI project seeks ‘citizen historians’ Staff A global project has been launched that will research the lives and wartime service of “Geordies” — from the northeast of England — in the armies of Australia, New Zealand, Newfoundland and Canada during the First World War. Dominion Geordies in World War One, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, will seek to “crowd source” research by recruiting volunteer researchers in Canada and overseas.

“The first stage of the project will involve collecting information that will help us build a comprehensive and fascinating insight into the stories of so many of the local men and women of the northeast who, having left their native land in the three decades or so before the war, found themselves volunteering to return and fight for the homeland in the campaigns of the war across the world,” explains Dr, James McConnel, history lecturer at Northumbria University.

“By better understand-

ing their complex identities, we hope to get a clearer picture of a fascinating aspect of the First World War that has been almost completely forgotten.”

Take, for example, George Burdon McKean.

Originally from Willington, County Durham, he was a student at the University of Alberta when the war broke out and served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

He was awarded the Victoria Cross, the Military Medal and, after he was commissioned as an officer, the Military Cross, making

him one of only a handful of people who have won all three and survived the war.

The research will consider not only individual “migration histories” like these, but also the way individuals and communities saw their own identities — as “Geordies” and Britons, but also Australians, Canadians or New Zealanders.

Citizen historians will gather the information for the database and the 12-month project is open to anyone, all that is needed is an interest in the First World War.

Using this information, the project organizers say they plan to produce a short film and write a number of research papers in order to profile the men of the northeast who fought in the armies of the Dominion.

“It will be an interesting and challenging project to work on,” said McConnel.

“And we want to get as many people as possible involved, from experienced researchers to first-time historians. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to research the lost stories of

these service men and women’s lives and to work with other researchers across the world.

“We are confident that anyone who can take the time to learn just a little about the scale and impact of the war will be encouraged to play a part in the project.”

To volunteer to be part of the Dominion Geordies in World War One project or for more information, please visit http://dominiongeordiesinww1.co.uk/ or contact james.mcconnel@northumbria.ac.uk.

Child hearing health programs inadequate: report Staff Canadian audiologists are calling on Health Minister Jane Philpott and her provincial and territorial counterparts to address the urgent need for improved early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) programs.

A newly-published progress report from the Canadian Infant Hearing Task Force reveals many provinces and territories still have inadequate EHDI programs.

The task force, which is a collaboration between the Canadian Academy of Audiology and Speech-Language and Audiology Canada, is urging federal, provincial and territorial ministers of health to discuss the need for improved child hearing health programs.

“We are disappointed that many provincial and territorial EHDI programs

haven’t made significant progress since the release of the initial EHDI report card nearly two years ago,” says Dr. Chantal Kealey, AuD, SAC director of Audiology and Communication Health Assistants and CIHTF member.

“We acknowledge that some regions have moved forward, but overall the rate of improvement has been too slow. We are also frustrated to learn about ongoing funding restrictions, staffing issues and a lack of government commitment. We need to do better.”

The progress report is a status update on the EHDI report card, which the task force released in 2014. The report card graded provinces and territories based on the percentage of babies screened for hearing loss and the overall quality of EHDI programs in each region.

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“The ability to communicate is critical to a child’s overall brain development,” explains Dr. Steve Aiken, PhD, associate professor of audiology, surgery, psychology and neuroscience at Dalhousie University and chair of the CIHTF. “If hearing loss is undiagnosed and untreated, especially during those early years of a child’s life, it can result in long-term linguistic, cognitive, academic, social and emotional difficulties.”

Along with today’s progress report, the CIHTF has also released a new position statement, which advocates for the implementation of well-integrated and cultural-

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“It’s 2016,” says Dr. Kealey. “It is unacceptable that a child born in one

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“We want the federal government to take a leadership role on this issue and we need provinces and territories to work together.”

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Thinking about the Christian’s heavenly home Home! Say the word slowly a couple of times.

The very sounding seems to express a sigh of contentment and a murmur of delight. Though many today are sad mockeries of what they should be, home is to be a place where we sense we belong, where we are welcome and safe, and where personal relationships give us pleasure and nurture growth.

Christians also speak of our heavenly home. The Lord Jesus refers to it as an “everlasting home,” (Lk. 16:9) and as “My Father’s house.” (Jn. 14:2) We are, in truth, “strangers and pilgrims on the Earth [who] seek a homeland,” (Heb. 11:13-14) “a heavenly country,” prepared for us by God Himself. (vs. 16) So many times, the servants of Christ have been deprived of a settled home.

(I Cor. 4:11) The Lord Jesus Himself spoke of having “nowhere to lay His head.”

(Matt. 8:20) But there is the comforting anticipation of a heavenly home. A place whose beauty and perfection will be such that it’s no wonder the Apostle Paul declared he had “a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.” (Phil.

1:23) The old gospel song says it: “This world is not my home, / I’m just a-passing through.” But though we

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should keep that in mind, the Lord has provided a foretaste of heaven for us here. Jesus said of one who walks in obedience to His Word, “My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.”

(Jn. 14:23) The daily reality of this in the believer’s life will engender a longing for our better home above.

On that theme, an English hymn writer has written a beautiful hymn – one we may wish was far better known. The author’s impressive name was Janetta Mary Wilbraham Taylor Trench (1843-1925).

Mrs. Trench published a volume called Our Sunday School Hymn Book, for which she wrote a number of songs. One of them, How Blest a Home, is an eloquent depiction of the joy and blessings of heaven.

The tune for an old English ballad, Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes, provides a

lovely setting for it.

“How blest a home! The Father’s house! / There love divine doth rest; / What else could satisfy the hearts

/ Of those in Jesus blest? / His home made ours–His Father’s love / Our heart’s full portion giv’n, / The portion of the firstborn Son, / The full delight of heav’n.” “His home made ours!” Consider that as a poetic description of our heavenly home. Wonderful!

The psalmist rejoices, “In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Ps. 16:11) The joy of heaven will be found in the ongoing expression of our love for God and His infinite love for us. “Oh,

what a home! There fullest love / Flows through its courts of light; / The Son’s divine affections flow / Throughout its depth and height. / And full response the Father gives, / To fill with joy the heart– / No cloud is there to dim the scene, / Or shadow to impart.”

The Lord Jesus made it plain to His followers that He wanted us to be with Him, forever. He said, “ I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you

to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” (Jn. 14:2-3) He expressed the same desire in prayer to His heavenly Father: ““Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am.” (Jn. 17:24) How amazing that is!

“Oh, what a home! But such His love / That He must bring us there, / To fill that home, to be with Him, / And all His glory share. / The Father’s house, the Father’s heart, / All that the Son is given / Made ours– the objects of His love / And He, our joy in heav’n.”

Through it all, prayer heals There are times when laughter slips easily from between the lips, other times, not so much. Some days, in fact, could be called downright staggering.

This week there have been several of those days and although I normally focus on the light-hearted things of life, this week it seems appropriate to acknowledge the pain of going through tough times.

A short summary of my week’s news includes being made aware of the potentially critical illness of a beautiful eight-year-

old girl, the granddaughter of dear friends. Then there’s the sudden but potentially deadly illness of a dear relative and the as yet undiagnosed illness of a dear friend’s husband.

That was just the beginning and that’s just within the past three days.

Though it doesn’t make it any easier and at the

risk of sounding like I’m offering “easy answers and glib remarks” (a practice I despise with all my heart), I’m quoting something I read just this morning. After writing of the disappointment Moses experienced at being denied entry to the promised land, the author penned these words: “Beside him is another, feeling his way — blind Homer. Milton is there, blind and heartbroken. Now comes the form of one who towers above them all … His [Jesus’] face is marred more than any man’s.” (Streams in the Desert)

Having said that, there is little or no value in merely hearing of the suffering of others. As family, friends, fellow sojourners through this world, we are called to pray one for another (1 Thessalonians 5:25), to be cognizant of the emotional and physical pain of others (Romans 12:15) and to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).

When lamenting the little we seem to be able to do to help, let’s never forget the power that comes with prayer and with just being there for someone.

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