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“I didn’t call my family and I didn’t ask for help. I didn’t call my friends. I suffered in silence.”

— Wendy McGuinty

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North Battleford, Sask. Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Battlefords Bright Spots

Get your tickets!

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Bone-ified Exhibits Dave Whitehead (left) and MLA Herb Cox (right) cut the rope to debut the dinosaur exhibits at the WDM. For more, look in this Thursday’s Regional Optimist. Photo by Brett Smith

The time for rehearsal is over and the Battlefords Children’s Junior and Preparatory choirs and Kamala Youth Choir begin Tuesday with three presentations of the Wizard of Oz at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. Tuesday is a matinee for other students. Wednesday and Thursday evenings, curtain time is 7 p.m. The musical will be presented under the direction of Dianne Gryba and JoAnne Kasper, who thought it was appropriate to do the Wizard of Oz this year as it is the 75th anniversary of the movie based on the book by Frank L. Baum. Watch out for rising star Shadow, who will play Toto. Tickets are available at the Dekker Centre box office. Adults are $20, students and seniors are $17.50 and children $15.

Did you get your tickets for the St. Paul’s Anglican Church Fling? To be held Wednesday at the church hall starting at 6 p.m., there are only 100 tickets available and they must be purchased in advance. Ticket holders will be in for a feast of heavenly ham, sumptuous salads, divine desserts and eclectic entertainment. Check with the church office at 306-445-4155 to see if there are any tickets left.

More delectable food on Friday, June 13, with the Battlefords Wildlife Federa-

tion eighth annual Fish Fry. This is another event that requires advance tickets.

Priced at $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under, tickets are available from Co-op Leisure Time Sports, Piper Equipment or any BWF member. Supper starts at 5:30 p.m. and will be served until 8 p.m. at the Battlefords Wildlife Federation building at the junction of Highway 16 and 40.

Saturday is Strut Your Mutt day, billed as “Fun for the whole dog gone family.” It’s the 2014 Walk For Animals, beginning with registration at 9:30 a.m. at the Battlefords Humane Society Animal Shelter in North Battleford.

The walk begins at 10 a.m. Participants can collect pledges and win prizes for shortest and longest tail, smallest and largest dog, youngest and oldest walkers and walker and team collecting the most pledges. At 11 a.m., activities include an RCMP canine demonstration, face painting, a barbecue and balloons for the kids. Eunice the miniature pig and her barnyard friends will also be there.

Looking a little further ahead, tickets are available at Bee-J’s Office Plus and Nufloors for the June 21 presentation by the Battlefords Jazz Society and the Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival of Jane Bunnett and Maqueque. Bunnett is a multi-Juno award winner and has been named to the Order of Canada for her work as a jazz musician. This is not to be missed.

Thank You!

Thank nk n k you ou u so so much m ch tto o all all of of our sponsors, performers and a nd volunteers volu un eers wh ho helped make the who Children’s Festival a huge success!

As well as a big thank you to all those who attended!

Contact Battlefords Ag Society 306.445.2024 | Visit www.agsociety.com

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Clara Hughes arrives at Saskatchewan Hospital. Photos

by John Cairns

A short time later, she made her way to the Dekker Centre where she was introduced to the big crowd assembled.

Saskatchewan Hospital Director Lynda Shynkaruk speaks with Hughes on the Saskatchewan Hospital grounds.

Hughes shows off her gift “mini-me”

Well-wishers wave and applaud as Hughes departs from John Paul II Collegiate on Saturday.

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Clara’s Big Ride

Mental health awareness message rolls into the B’fords

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It was a big day for those looking to talk about mental illness in the Battlefords as Olympian Clara Hughes rode into the community.

“Clara’s Big Ride,” part of the Bell Media “Let’s Talk Campaign” to raise awareness of mental illness, rode into the community Friday.

Hughes, a six-time Olympian, including speed skating gold, has been open about her own struggles with depression in recent years. She is on a 110-day tour of Canada covering 12,000 kilometres, with a goal of stamping out the stigma of mental illness and making it something people are willing to talk more openly about.

Her tour began March 21 at Maple Leaf Square in Toronto and wraps up on Canada Day in Ottawa at Parliament Hill. Friday marked her 85th day of the journey.

Clara rode in to the Battlefords on her bicycle in the afternoon from Lloydminster, a journey of 145 kilometres, after spending a few days in Alberta.

Conditions were cool and brisk and Hughes arrived an hour and a half ahead of schedule due to a tailwind behind her on her route.

Her arrival took her past Battleford and onto the Battlefords Bridge, to the grounds of Saskatchewan Hospital where she was greeted by patients and staff around 3:30 p.m.

A number of big blue balloons were released into the air and Hughes would later describe her arrival there as an emotional experience.

“I felt so honoured today that we rolled through the grounds and we were able to treat people today like human beings, people that are struggling, people who are human like you and me and that’s what it’s all about.”

She elaborated further in speaking to reporters.

“It gives the deepest level

of meaning to what I’m trying to do here … what we’re trying to do is raise awareness of mental health, and raise understanding of mental illness, and to almost celebrate it as part of being human, and to get that level of understanding that we’re all made up of struggle and joy.”

She said it “means the world that people actually care and are showing that and are not afraid to show the connection to mental health.”

After a brief rest break, Hughes made her way to the Dekker Centre and Rotary Plaza for a major event — Let’s Talk about Mental Health in our Own Backyard.

The event, which drew a large crowd, promoted awareness of mental health and of the services available in the community. Those in attendance heard the inspiring and emotional stories of three individuals, who spoke about their struggles with mental illness.

One of those was Wendy McGuinty, who spoke about the struggles she had as a mother of a son with paranoid schizophrenia. She spoke of the day she had to admit her son Justin to hospital, and how she kept silent about what had happened.

“When I went home, I never told anyone. I didn’t call my family and I didn’t ask for help. I didn’t call my friends. I suffered in silence,” said McGuinty.

“When we can speak openly without fear of judgment, when a person with a mental illness is just that, a person with an illness, we will all be better for it.”

The crowd also heard from Kelly Favel, who read a poem about her struggles with bipolar disorder, and Terri Davidson who spoke of her struggles with depression.

The stories were inspiring to those in the audience and to Hughes herself.

“Today, to hear these amazing women from the community share their stories

“Clara’s Big Ride” arrived Friday afternoon in North Battleford as six-time Olympian Clara Hughes brought a message to raise awareness and end the stigma associated with mental illness. Below, Hughes poses with event speakers Kelly Favel, Terri Davidson and Wendy McGuinty. Photos by John Cairns for the first time, it definitely reminds me of why we are doing this. It’s not about me, it’s not about a bicycle, it’s about opening up the conversation to people who never had the stage or the opportunity.”

She say she believes the tour is making a difference, particularly in addressing the stigma of mental illness.

“The psychologist that I worked with personally, he’s talked to me about the fact that nobody’s even used the word stigma, before, even going back two years. And now it’s something that’s becoming very common to talk about the stigma attached to mental illness. I think that things are shifting. I do think we have a long, long way to go on every level but there is a shift happening when it comes to awareness and understanding.”

Hughes also displayed a doll that looked like her — a

“mini-me” as she described it —made by a local woman that was part of the gift package that greeted her arrival at the hotel.

Saturday saw Clara stop at the John Paul II Collegiate gymnasium for a morning event where she talked with youth from the community about mental illness awareness.

There, the audience heard the story of Breanne Revet, a University of Saskatchewan student from North Battleford, who talked of her own struggles with severe depression. It was a more informal event where Hughes was also able to open up to the students about her own struggles with depression and how she overcame them.

With well wishers cheering her on, Hughes and her entourage departed John Paul II around 10:30 a.m. for Saskatoon as she continued her tour across the country.

Major gift to BUH Foundation

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation is a major beneficiary of a large donation from former residents of the city.

Dennis and Shell Balon have made a planned donation of $100,000 to BUHF, acknowledged at a reception Wednesday at the Dekker Centre.

BUHF is one of six hospital foundations across Saskatchewan receiving an end-of-life legacy donation from the estate, with the total coming to $1.4 million.

The donation includes $5,000 annually over five years towards purchases by

the hospital.

Dennis and Shell were both recognized for the contribution with the unveiling of a plaque to be placed on the donor wall in the hospital.

The amount of the donation took officials by surprise, as they had never had that size of gift before from individuals.

Dennis is a former coowner of Frontier Ford in North Battleford before moving on to become the Ford and Mercury dealer in Prince Albert. He told reporters the reason he made the donation had to do with giving back to his former community.

“This is where I got my start as an owner of a car dealership, and I have very

fond memories not only of business successes but community successes.”

He also explained further why he made the decision to support the BUH. “I believe the best way to give money financially is to support hospital foundations, particularly with the acquisition of necessary or brand-new equipment because it instantly helps people as soon as that equipment is purchased.”

BUHF officials say the plan is for the money to go towards a new Panda Warmer examination table for newborn babies in the nursery at the hospital, to replace aging equipment they currently have that needs to be replaced.

Dennis and Shell Balon were at the Dekker Centre Wednesday to announce a major end-of-life donation of $100,000 to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation. On hand for the presentation was BUHF chair Brenda Sparrow. Photo by John Cairns

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Editorial

Is it time to surrender in the battle of the bulge?

By Becky Doig Editor

“That’s certainly encouraging,” I grumbled Friday morning as I listened to the radio.

What prompted my sarcastic outburst was a story by a CBC reporter about obesity that was written around the premise that once you gain weight you’re doomed.

According to psychologist Tracy Mann of the University of Minnesota only five per cent of those who lose weight keep it off permanently.

A daunting statistic for those of us who fight a constant battle with the bulge, and there is a mountain of anecdotal evidence to support what she’s saying, but was saying it out loud the best course of action?

The experts cited in the report said weight loss regimens make profound changes to our metabolism, neurology and psychology that make it almost impossible to keep that weight off.

Other experts admitted it’s a harsh message, and there is almost an assumption that it is politically incorrect to breathe the nasty truth. That is why what was called the “myth” of weight loss continues.

Won’t people abandon all efforts to live a healthy lifestyle if they know their efforts to also be thin and svelte will be thwarted? That’s what some of the experts in the story were concerned about.

It certainly could have the effect of making those trying to improve their lifestyles abandon all hope and hit the couch with a huge bag of chips and giant-sized cola.

On the other hand, it might make others that much more determined to prove the experts wrong, or simply to become a member of the elite five per cent. Achieving the permanent loss would be an Olympic gold medal to strive for.

The web version of the article certainly raised the ire of a few folks who posted comments. Most cited what is a Weight Watchers motto — “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle.”

But, to quote Erma Bombeck, “In two decades I’ve lost a total of 789 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet.”

Her quip seems to prove the point of the article, but I think it also shows we should never give up the struggle.

I occasionally have the privilege to share a workout class with a woman — an instructor — who firmly believes exercise has nothing to do with the scale. It’s doing something good for your body, and once you embrace the benefits that a great cardiovascular and strength training session give you, the numbers on the scale will fade into insignificance.

So, do not abandon hope, all of my fellow flab fighters. Even if we have to do like Erma and keep losing it over and over again, at least we aren’t letting it pile up and pile up until we are crushed under the burden.

If you are interested in the story and the ensuing debate visit http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/obesityresearch-confirms-long-term-weight-loss-almost-impossible-1.2663585.

Letter

Premier breaking his promise re: liquor stores Dear Editor

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has repeatedly promised his Government would not privatize any of Saskatchewan’s current liquor stores. Yet, here he is doing exactly that.

The four stores in Ituna, Langenburg, Kerrobert and Ponteix will be shut down in the next few months.

These stores employed four full-time and eight part-time SLGA employees who have children attending local schools; they support local business and pay local taxes.

The National Union of Public and General Employees report these four stores also generated over $900,000 net income in 2012-13, which goes to public coffers.

NUPGE also reports that since Alberta liquor stores were privatized, Alberta has forgone $1.5 billion in tax revenue alone, while prices of beer, wine and spirits had the highest price on 11 of 13 products surveyed.

According to SGEU stats, last year, $218 million was returned to the public coffers from liquor sales alone. In the past five years, public liquor stores contributed over

$1 billion to the province. This is net profit and does not include taxes levied on alcohol sales.

Small wonder Premier “Pinocchio” wants to turn this lucrative business over to his friends. Shades of Grant Devine?

Joyce Neufeld Waldeck

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Community Challenge

Federated Co-op Ltd. — a long-time Farm Credit Canada retail partner — recently took over 17 Viterra locations, including the one in North Battleford, resulting in a renovation and a grand opening as the Battlefords and District Co-operative Ltd.’s new Co-op Farm Supply. To create awareness of the FCC Crop Input program with the Co-op s new retail locations, FCC and FCL set up a community challenge among Co-op retail outlets to bring on board new customers and to afford them an opportunity to make a charitable donation within their communities. The top three retail outlets received $5,000 each to donate to a charity/non-profit of their choice. The North Battleford retail outlet decided to give $2,500 each to the Twin Rivers Curling Club and the Battlefords Boys and Girls club. A cheque for $2,500 was presented to the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club (above left) at the grand opening of the new Co-op Farm Supply last week. Left to right are Glenn Morrison, Co-op Farm Supply sales representative, Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Sheri Woolridge, Boys and Girls Club Fund Development Co-ordinator Krista Wouters, and Farm Credit Canada Territorial Relationship Manager Colin Brisebois. A cheque for $2,500 was also presented to the Twin Rivers Curling Club (above right). Left to right are Farm Credit Canada Territorial Relationship Manager Colin Brisebois, Twin Rivers Curling Club Manager Len Taylor and Co-op Farm Supply Sales and Agronomy Manager Steven Pederson.

Photos by Jayne Foster

Singers speak out against mental illness stigma around for a day, he said, just to see for himself how much she does, and was astounded.

Wort Hannam said he and Tentrees were “party crashing” Clara Hughes’ Big Ride for Mental Illness, following her route for several days out of the 110-day long tour that stopped in North Battleford Friday and Saturday.

The two-man show was at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts on the evening the centre’s volunteers were being “appreciated” with supper and music.

They described the crowd “small but mighty.”

Tentrees has been a working musician for the last decade and has released five albums, capturing a Juno nomination for Best Traditional/Roots album Gordie Tentrees (left) and John Wort Hannam (right) performed at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Thursday. They are seen after the show with Dekker Centre manager Moe McGuinty. The performers spoke out about breaking down the stigma around mental illness. Photo by Jayne Foster

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Two Canadian singersongwriters performing at the Dekker Centre Thursday evening spoke out against the stigma surrounding mental illness, applauding Clara Hughes, the Olympian due to arrive the next day on a cross-Canada awareness journey.

John Wort Hannam of Fort MacLeod, Alta., and Gordie Tentrees of Whitehorse, Yukon, whose partner Olivia Stille is the co-ordinator for the Clara Hughes ride, encouraged their audience to join the campaign to take mental illness out of the shadows into the light.

Wort Hannam said he would be the first to stand up and proclaim that he fights a battle with depression and anxiety every single day.

“I’ve been on meds. I’ve visited psychiatrists,” he said. “I’m OK telling you this. I see my admission as my little contribution in yanking the stigma attached to mental illness out of the dark and into the blinding light.”

He said he hoped for a light so fierce it could wither stigma right out of existence, a sentiment that prompted applause from the audience.

Tentrees, who joined forces with Wort Hannam for a 10-show Double Trouble Prairie Tour, has also struggled, having been raised in a violent home. He also has family members who he described as “very ill.”

He had high praise for Olympian Clara Hughes, the details of whose tour has been scattered around his home for the last many months. He followed her

and a Canadian Folk Music Award for album of the year.

Tentrees has been an amateur boxer, a schoolteacher, youth worker, counsellor, coach and mentor for at risk kids, and at age 25 began his musical career.

Performing a blend of folk, roots and blues, Tentrees has toured Canada, the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia.

Wort Hannam used to be a teacher. He gave it up one day in 2002, deciding he wanted to be a songwriter.

His master carpenter father

told him, “You don’t always have to go with the grain, son,” which are the lyrics of one of the songs he sang Thursday night.

He has released four albums and has numerous awards for songwriting and recordings plus a Juno nomination.

He was commissioned to write the official 2011 Alberta Winter Games song and the 2012 official song for the 100th Anniversary of the Empress Theatre, the oldest theatre in Alberta, which is located in his historic hometown.

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Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: A group of concerned residents want North Battleford City Council to ban the handing out of candy during the fair parade, citing potential injury, liability concerns, littering and harm to bodies ingesting sugar.

What do you think? ✓ Candy is part of the fun. What’s the big deal? 53.7% ✓ It’s unsafe and unhealthy. Ban it altogether. 9.0% ✓ It’s okay as long is it’s not tossed from the floats.

That’s dangerous. 23.1% ✓ It’s a safety concern, but municipal government shouldn’t be able

to legislate whether kids eat candy or not. 14.2%

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Floyd Johnson:

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Four times, he recalled, Ge killed by convoy choked Norm being fired at him. He avoided e motorcycle siv ten ex his calling upon re. training to avoid the gunfi reaction, as It was often a split-second puffs from ite wh the see Johnson would front of him, and shells hitting the road in have to hit the he would know he would ditch. road as fast “You get the hell off the as you can.” urs e, “th ey In a de fen siv e rid er co bikes down the ow showed us how to thr safe,” said be d an ur ho at 60 miles an Johnson. turn the front He said the process was to on, and the g han t, wheel sharp to the lef irl off into sw d an wn do bike would go the ditch. go down so “German planes can only take off or to t go e low, and then they’v a bit of a lull they’ll crash. So you had do this, spinning there where you could that four times off into the ditch, and I did .”

— saved my own life being exposed Johnson also described ds. “I damn near to sniper fire on the roa ” he said. got hit a couple of times, up a ch ur ch lly ua “T he y we re us

in hospital in k and neck, and he was bac ch pat dis a of e rol The nths after the acEindhoven for three mo e du al vit s wa er ng sse me s dislocated. cident. His right knee wa war for me,” to the primitive state of the “That was the end of communications at the Johnson said. and the bleedtime. The forces could The collision was so bad, the e aus bec ios rad use t no profuse, Johnson ing from the accident so to be alive.

Germans could intercept ky considered himself luc ht to a field ug those messages, he said. bro ing He recalls be lay n’t uld co ces The for described being left s dressing station and che dit the in es lin wn tside — left for do on the ground in a tent ou fast enough, either. dead, he said. e of that. But “Messages had to be “I was dying, I was sur d an , nd ha by d rti ng ,” sai d carrie of a sud de n, it qu it hu me ssa ge s at tha t all n. tim e we re ve ry Johnso was when God sent his angel to hat “T important,” said back to life, betouch me and brought me they Johnson. s alive in the morning, and The hazards cause I wa o an ambulance and took me me int to be of Jo hn so n’s loaded tal.” He believes there had spi ho al. wo rk fin all y to viv sur his to se” rpo gher pu nson c a u g h t u p some “hi Joh , spital After his release from ho on with him and 45 19 y Canada in Januar on ly a few returned to , 1945 he was “honourably April 11 e released.” He spent tim ng rki wo l in Mo ntr ea as a mechanic before moving back to Saskatchewan.

His British Empire Me da l aw ard wa s eft fective Jan. 1, 1945, bu lly ma Johnson was not for til presented his medal un at er lat ars ye a couple of in y on em cer re itu est an inv Saskatoon.

Th e Go ve rno r Ge ne ral dal, presented Johnson his me y pla dis to e abl s wa which he g rin du to the News-Optimist his interview. and He also showed a ribbon er mb bo in ns era vet to pin sent out the m fro command just recently rs, meant fai Af ans ter Ve of ter nis mi but he y, Da Dto commemorate t. tha th wi d sse was less impre think of “They’re all trying to mselves the ways and means to make them for te vo ’ll good fellows so we !” on in the next electi 70th annimonths This month marks the inning of the aft er he arr ive d in versary of D-Day, the beg led to the t tha rmandy Normandy. s in- invasion of No wa n nso Joh Nazis in , 44 the 19 m , fro 23 e On Sep. tion of Europ era lib s iou ser re mo ch volved in another, mu cond World War. miles outside of the Se n recognizes the importance of ve fi ut abo nt ide acc d roa Johnso role he and Brussels. t date in history and the tha d sai ,” ck tru a of e it. sid in the yed o pla int “I ran veterans of him with his fellow nt fro timental in t sen ou d un lle ly pu tab It no n. s Johnso Yet he wa heavy the rsary, due to no warning. ch, he about the annive pat dis ring ly du ear ns an dia on na n

by Ca He had bee Desert losses suffered up ht he ug ers bro ng had da ans the rm as Ge well said. The Canadian that time as the gh ou thr ken bro had Fox and enced.

Brussels and his experi n is content with D-Day being lines within 23 miles of nso Joh on ati rel nt one in “I was there dispatch was an importa in his rear-view mirror. to go there ed ne y. I don’t to that. vertebrae in on D-Da red ctu fra nt ide acc e Th Jo hn so n’s again.”

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Garden Chat

Have dry shade? Try groundcovers! Part II

By Sara Williams Dry shade – under a dense tree canopy, between houses, under the eaves – is many a gardener’s bane and embarrassment. Grass won’t survive, nor will most perennials or shrubs. But there are some drought and shade tolerant groundcover plants that once established can be used to ‘solve’ this problem area.

Establishing plants requires a bit of extra care in their first year: amend planting holes with organic matter (e.g. compost), apply a 10 centimetres mulch layer and water deeply regularly.

Here are a few dry shade groundcovers that will cover your shameful areas: Western Canada violet (Viola canadensis), native to our Prairie woodlands, is a hardy, enduring and attractive groundcover for dry shade.

Fragrant white flowers with a yellow eye and distinct purple-pink veins appear in late spring and early summer above heart-shaped foliage.

Bigroot perennial geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum) is excellent for dry shaded areas. As the Latin name suggests, it grows from big rootstocks to form a dense cover of intensely fragrant, light green leaves about 30 centimetres high.

The flowers are 2.5 centimetres in diameter and appear in early summer. They vary in colour from near white to deep magenta. The leaves turn an attractive orange in the fall. The lighter the shade,

the greater the flowering, but the foliage alone earns it a place as a groundcover.

Pygmy caragana (Caragana pygmaea) is as well-adapted to shade as the better-known hedge caragana (C. arborescens) found throughout our prairie farmland. Its greygreen foliage is fine-textured, each pinnately compound leaf consisting of four small leaflets. Only 75 centimetres (30 in.) in both height and spread, it is globe-shaped and works well as a mass understory under trees. It has attractive yellow flowers but also spines (which makes it an excellent barrier planting as well.)

‘Sem’ false spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’) is a fairly recent addition to our arsenal of ground covers and survives in deep shade with little water once established. It emerges in the spring with startling goldenorange foliage mingled with lime green, brightening even the gloomiest shade. Pinnately compound leaves and white feathery flowers in late summer add to its landscape value. About one metre in height, it eventually forms a continuous understory through suckering. As attractive as the foliage appears in a nursery pot in spring, don’t be ‘suckered’ into thinking that it will be well behaved in a shrub border. It will be out of bounds within a season. Use it as intended: as a ground cover.

Western snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentaliuss)

Siberian barrenwort was well used by Deiter Martin as an understory in partial shade on the University of Saskatchewan campus grounds. Native to the prairies, it spreads by suckering.

Pink, bell-shaped flowers in spring are followed by clusters of non-edible berries that ripen to an attractive white but may later turn brown. The oval leaves are a blue-green.

Creeping forget-me-not (Omphalodes verna alba) is a low (20 centimetres/8 in.) perennial distinguished by its bright green, lance-shaped foliage and the small, white flowers that appear in spring.

It spreads by stolons and thrives in dry shade.

Virginia creeper (Parthenoccissus quinquefolia) is most admired for its brilliant scarlet fall foliage. Keep in

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mind that this feature will be subdued in the shade, but the large palmately compound leaves, each with five toothed leaflets remain attractive. Small blue berries resembling grapes follow the inconspicuous flowers. It is particularly useful to cover slopes.

— Williams is the author of the newly revised Creating the Prairie Xeriscape. Her latest book, The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: A photographic History will be released shortly. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com). Check out our Calendar for upcoming horticulture events: garden tour on June 15, Labour & Learn

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Managing anxiety to keep the world open Recently I went to the pool with my three-year-old son. He wanted to be brave and MC, CCC, PHEc jump off the diving board.

My wife guided him along the side until the diving board went past the edge of the pool. He then slowly tip-toed out to the edge of the diving board, and I was in the pool waiting for him to jump in. When he went to jump, he got spooked as he felt the spring in the diving board. Panic sunk in, and attempts at encouraging him to jump in the pool didn’t work. He slowly made his way back off the diving board and said, “I just wasn’t brave enough.”

He wanted to try again later, and made it almost to the edge, but still didn’t jump. With his mom and me encouraging him, he kept trying again and again, but each time he went up on the diving board, the shorter and shorter he went on the diving board, to the point where he didn’t want to try at all.

I liken this to anxiety. He had good intentions of achieving a goal, but his fear, albeit in this case an expected fear of heights for his age, prevented him from reaching it.

This is when anxiety can become scary for the individual and for parents: that the world of an anxious person gets smaller and smaller, and the trips into the world are shorter and shorter.

Sometimes, when it comes to pressing someone with anxiety, fears and worries, to do something that they just can’t in the moment, and after several attempts they can’t do it, to take a break. Have a break to take a step back, to take a breath or two and to regain energy. If someone broke their foot in a car accident, we wouldn’t expect them to start walking and driving immediately.

There needs to be time to heal, and regain trust that the foot will work again.

I understand that no parent wants to see their child suffer, so it may be natural to avoid things that cause anxious moments, for example not letting my son near a diving board, but avoiding anxiety inducing things doesn’t help people overcome or manage their anxiety.

It only makes their world smaller and smaller.

To manage anxiety there needs to be the achievement of smaller steps before tackling a big scary task. To continue with my example, a small step may be jumping off the edge of the pool into the deep end is a start, to build his way up to the diving board. Visualizations can also be beneficial.

An important piece is to celebrate, regardless of the outcome, when the large task is tried again. But the most important part is to be alongside and coach your child, or yourself, through the anxious moment. It will be hard, but with the proper amount of preparation and loving support, it is possible to overcome fears and worries.

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A Message of Hope

Friday evening marked the kick off of another wellattended annual event in the Battlefords. The Battlefords Relay for Life, a fundraiser to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society, was held on the Centennial Park track beginning with opening ceremonies and the firing of the cannons at 7 p.m. and lasted until 7 the next morning. The event began with the survivor lap taken around the track by the survivors of cancer, who followed it up with a picture on Hope Hill. That was followed by a Caregivers’ Lap, and then the teams participating in the all-night relay took to the track, with the intent on circling the track all through the night.

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Trying to catch soccer fever again with the 2014 World Cup Four years ago, I remember rushing after work to make it to a friend’s place in time to watch the World Cup final.

My shift had just ended and it lined up perfectly with the start of the game.

I didn’t have to sit through all of the pre-game pomp and circumstance. It was a match I was looking forward to as Spain met the Netherlands for the first time in the competition’s history. Plus, both teams were playing an exciting brand of soccer heading into the final.

Following Spain’s 1-0 win over the Dutch, I pledged to watch more soccer. It’s the sort of mantra I take up after every major international tournament.

But, I didn’t live up to my end of the bargain.

Then, the UEFA European Championship in 2012 once again ignited my fever to watch more soccer. I

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remember watching every game that I could, even taking “water breaks” off the sales floor to check on scores in the break room. It was exciting to not have to request work off since the final culminated on Canada Day. Again, I found myself congregated into a friend’s basement who had much more on the line watching the final than I did. As his Italian side took the pitch against the defending World Cup and European Champion Spanish squad, the game was more about pestering

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Luckily for me, the score did the taunting for me. The Spaniards throttled the Italians 4-0, winning their third consecutive major international tournament. Once again, I promised and then broke my promise to watch more soccer.

It’s called the beautiful game for a reason. There are so many nuances at work when the 11 players on each side take the pitch for the match. It can definitely be intimidating jumping into this sport with little knowledge.

But now, heading into this World Cup, I feel the benefit of a small percentage of additional knowledge. I’ve been trying to focus on the Champions League specifically and working my way down into league competitions. Time has been spent reading opinion and strategy pieces on how teams will play out the competition. While my body has usually been ready for the World Cup, I’m trying to get my mind into peak form for the tournament as well.

As the World Cup is set to begin in Brazil Thursday afternoon when the hosts kick off the tournament against Croatia, it’s time to look at some of the major storylines heading into the championship.

One is the host nation itself. Brazil is a five-time world champion and look to claim their sixth on home soil. Led by Barcelona forward Neymar, the Brazilians are seeking to advance past the quarter-finals for the first time since their title run at the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan.

Will Brazil receive a homefield advantage or crumble under the massive expectations as the Russian hockey team did at the Olympics in Sochi? If they can capture their sixth championship and be the first host to win the World Cup since Argentina in 1978, expect the party of the year to begin July 13 in Rio de Janeiro.

But, if they don’t reach the final, the streets may be unsafe.

It would be unfair to talk about this tournament and not mention Spain as they are the defending champions. They are returning much of the roster that led them to the title at UEFA Euro 2012. It’s hard to imagine Spain not making a run deep into the tournament, but they find themselves in a tough situation.

If they finish second in their group that also includes the Netherlands, it is extremely likely to see them line up against the Brazilians in the second round. Not the most favourable of match ups. However, due to the experience and talent on the Spanish side, they should be expected to be in contention for the championship.

It is interesting to note no European side has won the World Cup in South America.

Speaking of England, it is a side that I follow the closest. Names like Frank Lampard, John Terry, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen were what I grew up on. With Lampard and Gerrard the only remaining players from

that list, it’s a young team that England is sending to Brazil. With their inexperience, England finds themselves in a struggle to make it out of their group as they are matched up with Costa Rica, Italy and Uruguay. It’s not unreasonable to see the Three Lions fail to advance out of their group, keeping their World Cup drought alive since 1966.

But my rooting interests end with England. After using ESPN’s bracket predictor, I see Spain defending their crown against Brazil.

What a coincidence they are the teams I spent the most time talking about.

However, teams like the Netherlands, Argentina and Germany could wind up in the final and I would not be surprised.

But, in my Brazil and

Spain final, there is much at stake beside the championship trophy. If Spain wins, the futility of Europe in South America would be erased. It would also recognize Spain as a soccer dynasty for their fourth consecutive win in a major tournament.

Brazil is playing to reclaim the glory and stature being a member of Brazil’s international team used to hold. While the Brazil squad is talented, without a World Cup win in 12 years, their supporters are restless.

It’s been set up perfectly for the Brazilians to win.

They just have to take care of their business.

As for me, let’s see if I can keep my soccer fever going into the start of the Barclay’s Premier League in the fall of 2014.

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Beavers searching for first win

By Brett Smith Sports Reporter

The North Battleford Beavers are still looking for their first win of the season.

The Midwest Expos defended their home field and edged the Beavers 8-7 Wednesday night.

The loss dropped the Beavers to a 0-4 record on the season.

Thursday night, the Beavers were to host the struggling Standard Hill Lakers.

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OBITUARIES STONECHILD: In Loving Memory of Marla Lynn Stonechild (Apsti-piyisiw-iskwew), Born September 5, 1974, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Passed Away May 30, 2014, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Marla will be forever cherished and remembered by: Mother: Teresa Ironside, Daughters: Laryssa and Katie, Son: cody, Siblings: Colin, Roxanne, Stanley Jr., Victor, Glennys and Jeremy, Step-dad: Ken; Step-mom: Bev, and Grandson: Jamieson

____________________________________________________ AUDETTE: The strongest limb has fallen from our family tree. It is with grieving hearts and loving memories that our family announces the passing of Marie Rose Audette, our family matriarch, late of North Battleford and formerly of Delmas, Sask. on June 1, 2014 at the age of 101 years and 8 months after a courageous struggle with cancer.

Marie Rose Blouin was born October 12, 1912 in the Elnora district of Alberta, the 4th oldest of a family of 12 children born to Alice and Ernest Blouin. The Blouins were a farming family, our grandfather having filed from Quebec for a homestead. Following 3 years of a very hard life, the family moved back to Coaticook, Quebec where the extended family lived. Barely a year and a half later, the west beckoned once more and the family returned to Alberta settling in Lousana. Several years later in 1927, a final relocation was made to Delmas, Sask. Mom’s family and the Audette family resided in the village until her final move with father to the Manoir Marchildon in North Battleford in 1989 where she resided until her death. Mom married Germain December 26, 1939, created a life together and raised a family of eight children. A dedicated wife and home-maker, her family was the most important part of her life. She delighted in watching her children, grandchildren and great-grand children grow up and closely followed their accomplishments and achievements. Mom was a devout Catholic who had a simple yet profound and unmoving faith in God and the power of prayer. She was proud of her French - Canadian heritage and its’ traditions and was especially fond of those of Christmas; the reveillons, beignes and tourtieres. Left to cherish her memory are children: Gilberte, Esther (Dave), Alice (Harold), Robert (Val), Yolande (Louis), Rachelle (Darrell), Vivianne (Normand), son-in-law Roger (Ruth); 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She is also lovingly remembered by her sister Marguerite, brother Albert, sister-in-law Madeleine Blouin and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mom was pre-deceased by her husband Germain in 1995, daughter Diane in 1974, parents Alice and Ernest Blouin, 3 sisters and 6 bothers, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Prayers were held on June 4th, 2014 with Ghislain Bellavance presiding. The Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, June 5th, 2014, in the St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Catholic Church in Delmas, with Father Greg Elder and Father Gerald Michaud officiating. Music ministry was by Jeanne Michaud as organist and Kristie McNair as flutist. Pallbearers were her grandsons: James Yearous, Doug Gratton, Ron Bec, Greg Eaket, Clint Audette and Jeff Gratton. Interment took place in the Delmas cemetery. Our family wishes to express our gratitude to Dr. Lipsett for his care of mom over the years and the palliative care nurses for their kindness to her and to the family during her stay in the hospital. Thank you to Ghislain Bellavance for presiding at the prayers, Father Elder and Father Michaud for officiating at the Funeral Mass, Bob MacKay and staff at the Battlefords Funeral Service for their excellent service, to Jeanne Michaud as organist, Kristie McNair as flutist, and to the Delmas Ladies for their catering service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Catholic Missions in Canada, 201-1155 Yonge St., Toronto, On. M4T 1W2. ____________________________________________________

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KUZIW - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Geraldine “Deanie” Kuziw, late of North Battleford, on June 3, 2014 at the age of 79 years. Deanie will be lovingly remembered by her sisters and their families: Lollie (Percy) Howard, Joyce Chmelnyk, and Leona (Norval) Sjoberg; brother Gary (Judy) Gallie and their family; special nephews and their families: Terry (Amber) Chmelnyk, Ken (Penny) Chmelnyk, Randy (Darlene) Chmelnyk, Kevin (Aileen) Bergen, and Patrick (Diane) Bergen; special great-nieces and nephew Ashla Schrader Chmelnyk, Candace Chmelnyk, Jennifer Chmelnyk, Justin Chmelnyk, Kim (Brian) Marchewka, Pam (Rodney) Eaket, and JoAnne Delain; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by her husband John Kuziw; son Carmen; parents Adolph and Ivis Gallie; sisters Shirley Buck, Evelyn Bergen, Mary Savoie, and Lily Gerard; and brothers Terry, Sonny, and Berle Gallie. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, June 7, 2014 from the Chapel of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford, with Mrs. Joyce Salie officiating. Jennifer Chmelnyk, Kim Marchewka, and Natasha Livingston gave the eulogy. Pallbearers were: Terry Chmelnyk, Ken Chmelnyk, Randy Chmelnyk, Kevin Bergen, Patrick Bergen, and Justin Chmelnyk. Interment took place at the City of North Battleford Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in Deanie’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Society or Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com The family placed their trust with Kristeen Thiesen of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford. (306) 445-2418

GOLL: William Henry Goll (Bill) was born April 25, 1923 and passed away May 21, 2014. William was born in Harvey, North Dakota where he lived with his grandparents, August & Pauline Fiedler on a farm. The family moved to Canada, December, 1924 and lived in Mervin, Saskatchewan where they farmed.

Five years later the family purchased a homestead 13 miles north of the nearest town called Fairholm. That district was later called Speedwell. William was the son of Olga and was raised in the Fiedler home until he was of age, using the Fiedler name until later years in life. Bill attended school in Speedwell. Bill was in the army during Second World War. Bill married Anne Dyck on February 14, 1944. Three sons were born during this time, Wilfred, Victor and Edward. In June of 1976 his wife Anne passed away. He continued to log and live on the farm.

In June, 1978 Bill married Stella Klain, who lived in North Battleford.

Stella had 2 sons, Lloyd and David Klain, who were married and daughter Debbie. Bill and Stella lived in North Battleford a number of years and enjoyed life to the fullest. Bill became involved in the Legion and the Knights Of Columbus. Later they moved to Turner, Montana, where they moved to look after his father Henry Goll.

They enjoyed years with him until his passing, then they returned to Canada. Bill enjoyed gardening and he loved flowers and his yard was always nice and full of multi colors all summer. Bill enjoyed his children and his grandchildren. He attended graduations, birthday parties and weddings as much as he could. He was very happy when family came to visit him. In September of 2009 due to health reasons Bill and Stella decided to move back to North Battleford.

January 2013 it became evident that Bill’s health had deteriorated and he required continuous care. He lived at Battlefords District Care Centre where he passed away peacefully with his daughter, Debbie at his side. Bill is survived by his wife, Stella of 36 years; sons, Wilfred (Faye), Victor (Marilyn), Edward; daughter, Debbie (Dale) Portman; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 greatgreat-grandchildren; one 1/2 sister and one 1/2 brother. Bill was predeceased by his first wife, Anne; daughter-in-law, Ferne; sons, Lloyd and Dave Klain; parents, Olga Racho and Henry Goll. Cremation and no service held at Bill’s request. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306)446-4200. ____________________________________________________

FUERGUTZ: Kenneth Charles Herman Fuergutz, born March 26, 1932 - Died May 11, 2014.

Ken was born in Regina, SK but grew up in Lampman and Estevan. He lived most of his adult life in BC and returned to live in Saskatchewan just 2 years ago.

In May of 1957, he married Isabelle Doucette who was originally of Bapaume, Sk. They raised their children at a number of locations around B.C. finally settling in Terrace where he spent the rest of his working career as a photographer and sales person. Ken’s hobby of photography led him to running his own photo studio for a few years then he continued to shoot weddings and other occasions right up to when he moved out of Terrace. Ken also loved woodworking and family members always wanted him to get their name for Christmas because he would always build them something special. Keeping in touch was an obsession with him as throughout life he managed to keep in touch with numerous school friends and family, he had a definite interest in genealogy. Family gatherings were a great love of Ken’s and he would always make time to attend or organize them. Laughter was a big part of his life; he loved a good joke and loved to joke around. His joking often had some lovingly inserted teasing in it and his kids and grandchildren loved this. Ken was also a long-term member of the Knights of Columbus having joined in the early sixties and remaining active until his physical health stopped him from doing so. He was a proud member of the 4th Degree and enjoyed attending their gatherings. Volunteering with the Knights was a big part of his life. He is predeceased by his father, Charles Fuergutz; son, Brent Fuergutz; granddaughter, Kalisha Miller; and wife of 53 years, Isabelle. He is survived by his mother, Eva (Fieber) Fuergutz, his brother, Keith Fuergutz, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. BRENDA (Bob) ZurowskiCarrie Pelletier (Brian Brennan) - Michaella and Paige; Rod (Bernadette) Pelletier - Eric and Alex; Adam Pelletier (Ashley Saulnier); Paul (Tran) Pelletier - Skylar Derksen, Dallas and Ryan; Mark (Jessica) Pelletier - Aiden and Seth; Becca Pelletier (Todd McIsaac) Marshall. Tara (BRENT) Woo - Caleb Fuergutz - Quinn and Auryn; Josh (Lisa) Fuergutz - Sophia. ROXANA (John) Vienneau - Grace (Graeme) Peters - Hannah, Malachi, Declan and Abigail; Josiah (Laura) Vienneau; Alden (Brittney) Vienneau; Michael Vienneau; Ian Vienneau; Dominic Vienneau. JANIS (Dean) Dale - Jared and Aaron Heise. KENT (Chrissy) Fuergutz - Ethan Fuergutz. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Battlefords District Care Center and Dr. Bezuidenhout for the loving care Ken received throughout his illnesses. A Funeral Mass was held on May 17th, 2014 at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church in Meota Sk, where he has lived for the last couple of years, with Rev. Father Peter Paase presiding. They would also like to thank his brothers of the Knights of Columbus for the Honour Guard. Donations in his memory can be made to the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, 214 Avenue M South, Saskatoon, SK S7M 2K4. ____________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES LESSARD, Arthur Joseph - Was born on June 19, 1944 in North Battleford, SK, the third child to Omer and Alice (Picard) Lessard.

He was raised on a farm near Delmas SK and received his education at nearby Tulip Country School. He also attended St. Thomas School in North Battleford for one year. Arthur met Delores Duhaime in the fall of 1963 and they married on June 9, 1964 in Lloydminster SK. Together they had 5 children, Rolland Omer, Daniel Arthur, Lorette Alice, Lorraine Cheryl and Lorilee Marie. After leaving school Arthur held numerous jobs, farming, working in a lumber mill, and doing heavy equipment operating. The last 13 years he worked as a grader operator with Torch River RM #488 until the time of his passing.

Arthur was predeceased by his parents Omer and Alice Lessard and father and mother-in-law Hector and Aurore Duhaime, brother Lionel Lessard, brother-in-law Leo Grosjean, nephew-in-law Neil McCarthy and Grandson Jessie Didyk. Arthur is survived by his wife Delores (Duhaime) Lessard, his children Rolland (Dona), Daniel (Stephanie), Lorette (Dean) Atkinson, Lorraine (Sean) Sweeney, and Lorilee Lessard; 11 grandchildren Rebecca, Jordan, Chelsea, Chad, Rylan, Kyle, Dylan, Elicia, Braddly, Matthew and Brandon; 3 step grandchildren Eric, Brian and Jordan; 5 great-grandchildren Landon, Drake, Oceana, Kayleigh and Makayla; 5 step greatgrandchildren Skyla, Tucker, Austyn, Sean and Dominic; sister Rita Grosjean; In-laws Louise (Jim) Doom, Germaine (Art) Dajernais, Frank (Judith) Duhaime, Marcel (Annette) Duhaime, Jeanette (George) Brusseau, Maurice (Sylvia) Duhaime, Robert (Brenda) Duhaime, Albert (Emma) Duhaime, Roger (Katie) Duhaime and Bernadette Duhaime. Also left to cherish his memory are Donna Bird Lessard and Dan and Juanita Smith (Keisha and Colton) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends. On January 30th, 2014 Arthur passed away in the Nipawin Hospital. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, February 4th, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the St. Eugene Roman Catholic Church with Pastor George Canto officiating. Arthur Lessard’s creamains will be laid to rest on June 17th, 2014 at the Battleford Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Father G. Elder will be officiating. Tea and light lunch to follow at the Battleford Royal Canadian Legion No. 9 262 22nd street, Battleford Sask. ____________________________________________________ FEHR: In loving memory of Katie Fehr, September 10, 1924 - may 16th, 2014. Katie Fehr (Peters) was born Sept. 10, 1924 in NeuHalbstadt, South Russia, known as the Eastern Ukraine. In 1926 Katie’s parents immigrated to Canada, settling near Winnipeg, Manitoba where her father worked for farmers for a few years. Then in 1928 they moved to Beechy, Sask. where they bought land of their own. Her father Peter Peters died unexpectedly in 1928. Her mother took her infant son and Katie and moved into town. To support them her mother did housework and other odd jobs. In 1930 Katie’s mother married George Kochn and they moved to Gould town. The family grew by seven with three more over the next few years. In May 1934 they moved 400 miles north to Speedwell, north of Glaslyn.

Katie got her education at the Speedwell School. She met Orville Fehr and they were married in Feb. 1946. Then the children began to arrive, 11 in all. They lost 1 infant daughter. Katie worked hard to raise her family, doing chores on the farm as well as her own house hold duties when her husband was away working. Katie loved her grand-children, great-grandchildren, as well as her big vegetable and flower gardens and her humming birds. She was a fantastic cook, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-greatgrandmother. She was always filled with joy whenever there were huge family gatherings. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is lovingly remembered by: Her husband Orville Fehr of 68 years, children: John (Margaret) Fehr, Judy (Lawrence) Lozowchuck, Kathy (Don) Heidel, Diane Meek, Randy (Joyce) Fehr, Marilyn (Victor) Goll, Karen Fehr, Garry (Gloria) Fehr, Keith (Donna) Fehr, Myron (Becky) Fehr, 27 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, sisters Elsie, Alma and Vilora. She was pre deceased by: infant daughter Donna (1 week old), father, mother, brother, step dad, 2 step sisters, 5 step brothers. Funeral service was held May 23, 2014 at 2:00pm, Territorial Drive Alliance Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Officiating was Rev. Dan Geis, Shared memories of Katie were presented by Christopher Fehr (grandson), Honorary Pallbearers: all grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren. Pallbearers were Robert Fehr, Travis Heidel, Perry Fehr, Vincent Goll, Sheldon Fehr, Tyler Fehr, Ushers were: Dallen Lozowchuck, Derek Fehr, Mark Fehr, Adrian Fehr. Interment took place at Woodlawn;awn Cemetery, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Tributes in memory may be made to The Gideons, 501 Imperial Road North, Guelph, Ontario N1H 7A2 or to an organization of your choice. ____________________________________________________

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GAMBLE: In Loving Memory Of Lillian Gamble who was born March 7, 1935 at Thunderchild Reserve, SK and passed away May 15, 2014 at North Battleford, SK. Lillian leaves to mourn her passing: her husband, Richard Albert Gamble; her daughters: Sharon Gamble and Donna Gamble; grandchildren: Jordan, Shanice and Ricky; her greatgrandchildren: Jay’Shean, Kanen, Damon and Jrayden; her sisters: Karen Knight and Irene Ben; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her parents: Edward and Sarah Sangrey, her daughter, Lorraine Gamble; her brothers: George (Shorty) Sangrey, Edwin Sangrey and Morris Sangrey; her sisters: Bertha Bird, Matilda (Tilly) Sangrey and Freda Sangrey.

The Funeral Service was held Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK with Rev. Frances Patterson officiating. Shared Memories were given by Tara Lang. Music Ministry was provided by Organist ~ Glenn Goodman and Hymn Selections: “In The Garden”, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” & “In The Bulb There Is A Flower”. The Honourary Pallbearers were “All Lillian’s Family and Friends” and Active Pallbearers were Ricky Melnechuk, Sheldon Wuttunee, Braiden Melnechuk, Keith Gamble, Jordan Viznei & David Gamble. Interment followed at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306)446-4200 Card of Thanks Our family gives our sincere thanks to the many neighbours and friends who brought food, sent flowers, cards and all the phone calls; it meant so much. Also thank you to the staff at River Heights Lodge where she resided for the last year, and to Dr. Khurana for being her physician for so many years and taking such good care of her. ____________________________________________________ MacFARLANE: Alice AVELINE MacFarlane, (nee Mair), September 10th, 1911 – August 2nd, 2013, Alice AVELINE MacFarlane passed away peacefully at her retirement residence in Airdrie, Alberta, with the loving and dedicated support of her immediate family. She was 40 days short of being 102 years of age.

Aveline was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan to William and Mary (Stannard) Mair. She attended the local high school, worked on the family farm, and then married and remained happily married to Thomas Cole MacFarlane for 44 years. Aveline is preceded in death by her husband Thomas (1979), her brother Winston and her sister Margaret (Matson). Aveline is survived by her daughter, Marilyn (Mogensen), son, Brian (Christa); her grandchildren: Margaret (Ferrier), Diana (Steve Gray), Peter (Jana Mogensen), Cameron (MacFarlane), Renee (Neil Jaremek); her great-grandchildren: Noah, Paul, Jordan, Ruby, Lili, Ashley, Lindsay, Cyrus, Deziree, Jazzmine, Conan, her extended family including her brother-in-law and special friend Johnny Matson and his family who reside in Scotland, several nieces and nephews, and her many dear friends. Her first great-greatgrandchild Everleigh Gray was born August 14, 2013. Aveline made a major contribution to the culture of classical music in and around North Battleford for many years. She was a church organist, choir leader, voice teacher, and excellent accompanist on the piano. She also liked to dance and loved the calypso. In addition she was a source of great inspiration, counsel and historic information.

Her presence will be deeply missed. Aveline moved to Calgary at age 88 (1999) where she enjoyed being closer to her daughter Marilyn and her grandchildren and their families in the area. She made many friends at Bow Claire apartments where she enjoyed tea with friends, concerts, shopping trips and many socialization times. Her greatest joy was a good conversation or news of any of the family or friends. She then moved to Spruce Lodge Assisted Care before moving into further care. She was very happy to then move to Airdrie, AB Bethany Care Centre in 2012. She was much loved by new friends and the staff there. Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Aveline’s Life will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK with Rev. Frances Patterson officiating. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Condolences and tributes can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com. The Celebration of Life arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306) 446-4200. ____________________________________________________

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our precious son and brother

Blayne Wyatt DAKIN

July 19, 1978 - June 14, 2008 A thousand times we needed you A thousand times we cried If love alone could have saved you you never would have died A heart of gold stopped beating two twinkling eyes closed to rest God broke our hearts to prove he only took the best never a day goes by that you’re not ALL OUR LOVE in our hearts and our souls.

Mum, Dad, Melanie, Kerri

ANDERSEN: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Merle Andersen (nee Sayers) on May 19, 2014. Merle was born on June 20, 1922 in Bresaylor, SK. On November 10, 1942, Merle married the love of her life, Chris. They were married 58 years until Chris’ passing in 2000. Left to cherish Merle’s memory is her loving family Nels (Dorothy) of Meadow Lake, SK and their family: Lee (Candice), Venna, Jayva & Nix of Lloydminster; Shea (Gene), Sienna, Jersie & Cambri of Meadow Lake; Jace (Christie), Avery, Pax & Grady of Meadow Lake.

Caroline (John) Robinson of Eastend, SK and their family: Calvin, Julia of Gibbons, AB; Roberta (Robert) Huss of Red Cliff, AB, Jeffery (Thoras) of Medicine Hat, AB; Catherine, Lyle of Medicine Hat, AB. Melvin (Carol) of Red Deer, AB and family: Joey of Red Deer, AB. Floyd (Joan) of Battleford and family: Les (Meranda) of Saskatoon, SK as well as Merle’s sisters Elsie and Sylvia and sisters-in-law Irene and Lois and numerous nieces and nephews. Merle was predeceased by her husband, Chris, her parents, her sister, seven brothers and a grandson, Nix. A celebration of Merle’s life was held on Friday, May 23rd at the Battleford United Church with Rev. Nora Borgeson officiating. Organist was Joan Harrison. Hymn selections were Just a Closer Walk With Thee; In the Garden; Where the Roses Never Fade. Shared Memories were given by grandsons Les and Lee Andersen. Honorary Pallbearers were All those who shared in Merle’s life. Active Pallbearers were grandchildren: Lee Andersen, Shea Andersen, Jace Andersen, Joey Andersen, Les Andersen, Calvin Robinson & Roberta Huss. Interment followed at the Battleford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Battlefords District Care - Hands of Friendship, Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 or Hillcrest Senior Centre, Box 224, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. The family placed their trust with Rhiannon Benjamin of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. (306) 445-2418.

CARD OF THANKS The Andersen family expresses our thanks to Rev. Nora Borgeson for the funeral service, to Joan Harrison, organist, and the combined United Church/Hillcrest Centre choir, and to the United Church ladies for the lunch. A very special thank you to all the grandchildren for being pallbearers and to Les and Lee for sharing memories of grandma. Thanks to Dr. Morton for your years of caring for mom. We especially wish to thank the very caring staff at Battlefords District Care Centre Ward 1 for the care you gave Mom over the past 2 years, and the compassion you showed her these past few weeks. Heartfelt thanks to all those who phoned, brought food, sent cards, flowers & donations, shared stories with us, expressed words of comfort, attended her funeral service. Knowing that Merle touched so many lives has made it easier through this difficult time.

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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer.

1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

More Photos available

AUCTIONS

For Sale 1995 Ford F150, 4WD, Supercab, new clutch, new tires, 204,000 kms, asking $3,800.00 OBO. PH Mel 306-445-1044

WANTED

Call Ed @ 306 961 1011 or Dave @ 306 314 5883

Agriculture, remote, country, rural. Est 14 Years.

Guaranteed Service, Customized Memberships, Thorough Screening Process.

TRUCKS 4WD

Spacious 1 bedroom duplex for Rent in Battleford. All appliances included F/S/W/D/Dishwasher, $800. per month plus utilities. Call 306-490Rent(7368)

Full Service Roofing. Great Rates!

Residential & Commercial. 50 Years in Sask. Shingle - Tar & Gravel Torch On Repairs. Full Liability & WCB - BBB Member FREE ESTIMATES 306-244-4343Horizontal Directional Drilling and Hydro-Vac Services. Fast, Efficient, Reasonable!

Sure Shot HDD Contracting Ltd. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 1-306933-0170 SURESHOTHDD.COM

Spruce and Pine Sawlogs

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DUPLEXES FOR RENT 2 bedroom duplex for rent, new appliance, $1,150/month. Call 306441-6728 OR 306-937-7252

FINANCIAL SERVICES 1ST & 2ND MORTGAGES AVAILABLE! Money for Farmland or Residential Property Available Now! Call Toll Free 1-866-405-1228 or Email info@firstandsecondmortgages.ca Website - www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

HOUSES FOR SALE This older 2 bedroom, 2 bath Home boasts many renovations that include; newer white kitchen, complete with island and built-in dishwasher, newer main bathroom, new fence, shingles last year, and new rear deck. Almost 1000 sq ft on main floor, with bedrooms, a nursery/den and a 1/2 bath upstairs. Single attached garage. All situated on a beautiful double lot with an open view and city park across the street. For showing contact Brian Lampitt at 306-445-5555. MLS# 498302

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE Mid 80’s Mobile Home for Sale, many reno done, but some left to do at buyers expense. For pictures and info call Kristi 306-441-9503 $39,000.

MEETINGS

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

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 Jet Electric is looking for apprentice electricians and journeyman electricians for local work. Fax resumes to 306-373-5453.

CAREER TRAINING THERE IS STILL A HUGE DEMAND FOR CANSCRIBE Medical Transcription graduates. Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Pipefitters and Scaffolders Now Hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/ day worked, travel and bonuses paid!

We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com Centurion Energy Services is currently looking for Journeymen/Apprentice Electricians for Industrial/Commercial project in the town of Battleford. Project duration is for approximately three months. Please forward resumes to d.petherbridge@centurionenergy.ca

Invites you to attend their

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BUH Basement Boardroom

Monday, June 16th, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Duties to include the buying and selling of feed grains. Knowledge of grading grain an asset.

Applicants should be outgoing and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Some computer skills are necessary. Wage dependent on experience.

To book ClassiÀed Advertising call

1-888-470-7997

Please apply in person with resume to 806-100th Street, Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 or email: rob.wct@sasktel.net

TENDERS

Proposals for Kitchen/Lounge/Bar Operator North Battleford Golf and Country Club, North Battleford, SK We are accepting proposals from interested parties to operate our Kitchen/Bar Facility.

Fully equipped kitchen, bar & lounge.

Seating of the Bar/Lounge is 110.

Term of lease is for 3 years with options for renewals.

The Board of the North Battleford Golf & Country Club (NBC&CC) will prefer the proposals that will best provide food and beverage service, that meets the needs of our Golfing Public and Membership.

Our food & beverage operator will be required to be open as specified by the NBG&CC. Our facility was re-decorated 5 years ago, and is fully equipped. Complete lists of equipment will be provided to qualified operators.

Your proposal should include lease rates offered.

For further details please contact Chad Gartner at 306-446-7000 or Phil Hoffort at 306-445-9367 or phil.h@sasktel.net.

All proposals will be accepted until JULY 15, 2014.

Written proposals can be mailed to NBG&CC, Box 372, North Battleford, SK.

COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (on-site) for Rocky Mountain House weekly newspaper and website. Overtime required. Must have experience with Adobe software.

Email: publish@mountaineer.bz.

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

Application for Re: Liquor Permit

(Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that 101008494 Saskatchewan Ltd. has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for an Off-Sale Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as Venice House at 1602-100th St, North Battleford, SK of which the following is a correct legal description: Lot 1, 2, 3 and 4 Blk/Par 78 Plan C 4240; 1602-100th St, North Battleford, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be Àled with the SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this Notice.

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc.

Full-Time Position Available

Every person Àling a written objection with the 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 competition-based 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.

Financial statements and auditor’s report are available at the BUH Foundation Office for any interested person to examine.

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

RSVP by Friday, June 13th, 2014 before 4:30 p.m. by calling 306-446-6652

Date at North Battleford, Saskatchewan, this 10th day of June, 2014.

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

Friday, June 13 Borden Grad exercises - Community Centre - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 14 Radisson Community Garage sales - 10:00 a.m. start.

Saturday, June 21 2nd Annual Fun Walk or Run at the McLurg Track at 9:30 a.m.

Registration forms available at Norman Carter School and Town Office or registration forms can be downloaded at http://www. townofwilkie.com.

Saturday, June 21 Battleford’s Sailing Club, Meota 50th Anniversary - Open House from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Cake/coffee will be served. Catered Supper at 6:30 p.m. Call 306-937-7110 or 306-480-1713 for more details.

Everyone welcome. Sailing lessons also available.

Saturday, June 21 Meota Curling Club Fund Raiser - Golf, Supper & Silent Auction at the Meota Golf Course. 3:00 p.m. shotgun and 7:00 p.m. supper. Door prizes. To enter call the clubhouse before noon on Friday at 306-8922200. Hole-in-one sponsored by Silvester Glass & RV.

Wednesday, June 25 Battlefords Trade & Education Centre Inc. Annual General Meeting at the Vida McDonald Centre, 691 - 103rd Street at 7:00 p.m.

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.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - PAGE 16

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Caltex Resources Ltd. is seeking a Contract or Employee Production Operator in the Kerrobert Area - General understanding of oil and gas production operations, - Day-toDay management & reporting of single/ multi-well oil batteries, water gathering, injection system and atmospheric treating facilities, - Mechanical aptitude, desire to learn, ability to work as part of a team are the prime qualiďŹ cations, - Individual requires a valid drivers licence, industry safety training/tickets.

Also requires WCB and proof of insurance for contract positions.

Caltex is an equal opportunity employer.

Should you meet the qualiďŹ cations and be interested in the position please forward your resume to careers@ caltexresources.com or via fax to 306-834-0041.

Downtown Goes Uptown

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES General Manager Retail Outlets WANTED - Sakimay First Nation is seeking a General Manager in Regina, SK to oversee the operation, maintenance, customer service delivery, and reporting of two retail outlets. Outstanding pay and benefits.

Apply today at www.applyfirst.ca/job56845.

NOW HIRING! Field Technicians and Journeymen Electric Sub-Contractors in Saskatchewan & Alberta.

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make use of your skills & talents? Consider joining our team. For more information call 1855-697-6799 or visit www.corix.com.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Wilkie, Saskatchewan have a vacancy for a Detachment Services Assistant permanent part-time position of 18.75 hours per week. It is a CR-05 position with a salary range of $49,387 to $53,466 annually, prorated to part-time hours worked. If you are interested in the position, please visit www.jobs.gc.ca to apply.

The job posting will close on June 13, 2014.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Rainbow has an immediate opening for a

Temporary Full-Time

ACCOUNTING CLERK

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Join our vibrant growing dealership!

Looking for a Career and want to play Hockey This may be your opportunity AGI Envirotank has long term openings for welders, painters, drafters, construction, metal fabricators, warehouse, professional sales or administration positions. Willing to train or apprentice.

We are interested in anyone interested in joining the senior hockey team in Biggar.

AGI is a leading manufacturer of above ground storage tanks used in every major industry including oil, gas, mining transportation, construction and waste management. We are interested in any players, coaches, managers or other supporting officers for the senior hockey club.

QualiĂ€cations: • Strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to work independently • Detail orientated • Committed to a high level of accuracy • A positive “can doâ€? attitude • Experience with computerized accounting software • Ability to work with co-workers in a professional manner Responsibilities include: • Accounts Payable & Receivable processing • Bank Deposit • Respond to customer inquiries • Assist with account reconciliations • Filing • Other duties as assigned Rainbow Toyota offers a competitive salary with beneĂ€ts and a pension plan. If you are looking for a challenging position in a positive team atmosphere Rainbow Toyota may be for you.

Please submit your resumÊ with a cover letter in conÀdence to:

Interested candidates should submit resumes in confidence at: kkernohan@envirotank.com or contact Ken Kernohan directly at 1-306-948-5262 WW1357

New banners are waving in the core of North Battleford, giving new visibility to the Downtown North Battleford brand being promoted by the business improvement district formed last year. City workers were busy installing the banners last week.

Photos submitted

Rainbow Toyota ATTN: Kathy Reimer Box 100 North Battleford, SK S9A 2X6 Fax: 306-445-8860 kreimer@rainbowtoyota.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.

Candidates must possess a valid license (with preference given to those who hold a valid class 3 or 1 license) and have the ability to pass both a criminal record check as well as drug/alcohol screening.

is recruiting a

Community Health Nurse

The positions will be working throughout the western prairie region with extended periods away from the home base of Brandon, MB. For more information please visit www.candoltd.com To apply respond to: Email: krista.derksen@candoltd.com Fax: (204) 725-4100

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Probation ordered for two offenders Staff Two individuals charged in connection to recent incidents in the Battlefords have been sentenced to periods of probation.

Laurence Falcon received a suspended sentence and 12 months probation for possession of firearms while prohibited from doing so.

The guilty plea stems from an incident in Battleford April 28 when Falcon was seen walking up Second Avenue with a firearm.

Falcon’s drug use was cited as an issue. Judge David Kaiser told Falcon his use of drugs over a long period has “got to stop. You don’t want to be behaving like this again.

It’s pretty scary.”

Terms of his probation prohibit him from using alcohol and drugs as well as a lifetime weapons ban. Falcon must still face drug charges for possession of cannabis over 30 grams, and that is due

to come back to provincial court June 16.

Also in court Thursday was Tyler Cardinal, who entered guilty pleas to charges of theft of a bottle of whisky from an offsale, carrying a concealed eight-inch kitchen knife and breach of recognizance in connection stemming from May 28 incidents in North Battleford.

He also entered guilty pleas to two charges from Meadow Lake in 2012, in which he was alleged to have smashed a window of a vehicle and then failed to attend court.

He received nine days time served on the fail to attend charge and a suspended sentence and probation of 12 months on the other charges.

Cardinal is also ordered to pay back $700 in restitution for the car damage and was also ordered to report to police in Alberta with respect to outstanding warrants he faces in that province.

RCMP Daily Report

Cars reported stolen, rummaged through Staff North Battleford RCMP responded to approximately 26 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Sunday, June 8 and 6 a.m. Monday, June 9.

old woman was arrested and held for sobering.

3:11 a.m. — Report of a stolen Playstation 3 from a residence on Trudeau Street.

Still under investigation.

PUZZLE NO. 712

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ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 712

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING

Sunday

9:25 a.m. — Report of a grey 2007 Ford Taurus stolen from a residence in the 1600 block of 103rd Street. The vehicle was later recovered in an alley near 100th Street and 7th Avenue.

Investigation ongoing.

10:55 a.m. — Complaints of vehicles rummaged through in the Fairview area and some tools stolen.

11:00 a.m. — Report of a white 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva stolen from a residence in the 1600 block of 102nd Street sometime overnight. Investigation ongoing.

5:06 p.m. — Complaint of suspicious people at a residence in the 800 block of 109th Street. People located and nothing suspicious noted.

9:19 p.m. — Complaint of an intoxicated man causing problems and trying to start a fight on Winder Crescent.

Man left before police arrival.

Monday

12:28 a.m. — Complaint of an intoxicated woman causing a disturbance on Winder Crescent. A 25-yearCheck out The Battlefords RCMP Daily Report on our website at

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The life‐changing power in the hands of God Many times, the Bible mentions the hands of God. We know God is a spirit Being (Jn. 4:24), and doesn’t have physical hands. But the metaphor is used to depict the activity of God and His abundant power, in a way we can understand.

Sometimes, the Scriptures speak of the hand of God bringing judgment.

When the Israelites refused to obey Him, they were condemned to spend 40 years in the wilderness, until the rebellious generation had died off. “The hand of the Lord was against them, to destroy them from the midst of the camp until they were consumed.” (Deut. 2:15) When the heathen Babylonian king Belshazzar dared to defy God, he was confronted by Daniel, the prophet of God, with these words. “God who holds your breath in His hand and owns all your ways, you have not glorified.” (Dan. 5:23) No earthly monarch, no matter how powerful, can stand against the Almighty.

“The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.” (Prov.

21:1) On the positive side, the Lord provides for the beasts of the field, by His powerful

first half of the 20th century. On one occasion, Shae met Thomas in Baltimore, and told him how much he appreciated his rendition of this particular song – especially the warmth and tenderness he put into singing about “the tiny little baby.” At Thomas’s invitation, they went to a piano and the singer showed Shae

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com hand. “Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this, in whose hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind?” (Job 12:9-10) Similar imagery is used to describe how God empowered His servants to do His work. As early Christian missionaries shared the gospel, we read, “The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.”

(Acts 11:21) The hand of God that put the stars and planets in place (Ps. 19:1), and keeps them on their courses (Col. 1:17), He graciously extends to us, if we’ll trust in Him. “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” (I Pet. 5:6-7) Back in the 18th or 19th century, an anonymous

songwriter created what we now know as the traditional Spiritual, He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.

Succeeding stanzas also remind us: “He’s got wind and the rain in His hands; He’s got the tiny little baby in His hands; and He’s got you and me, brother, in His hands.”

The songs of faith created by slaves in America were not written down or recorded, in those days.

They could only be passed on by word of mouth, as this one has been. Now it is sung by Christians of every ethnicity, and recorded by many different gospel soloists. One of these is the late George Beverley Shea, associated for decades with evangelist Billy Graham.

Shae’s own favourite soloist was opera and concert baritone, John Charles Thomas, who had one of the greatest voices of the

how to get more expression in the song.

Later, in Billy Graham’s London crusade in 1954, a man attended one of the meetings very reluctantly, to please his neighbour. During the meeting, he loudly criticized what was going on to those seated around him.

But when Shea sang this song, and got to the “tiny

little baby,” he slumped in his seat, overcome with emotion, as he was worried about a sick child at home.

His criticism silenced, he listened attentively to Graham’s message, and later made a decision to receive Christ as Saviour. The hand of God had touched his heart, and transformed his life.

A daughter’s letter to her Father Dear Father, Although we’ve already spoken a number of times today, I want to put into writing my words of thanksgiving for this past week’s journey. As you know, I travelled out of province where I met with family members who’d come from around the world for the common purpose of fellowship.

Our gathering reminded me, albeit only in a theological sense, of what heaven is going to be like. Obviously I’ve not been there yet, but if the feeling is to be duplicated at all on Earth, this had to be it.

There were greetings, hugs included, from longtime friends representing cities and villages from across Canada, from Cen-

tral America, from Africa, Taiwan and from Europe.

Then there were those new bonds of friendship forged between me and brothers and sisters from those and even more countries. Language barriers dissolved in the presence of the love you have fostered in our hearts for every member of your family.

I did notice that there was a lot more white hair present, though that should come as no surprise, given that it’s more than a decade

since I last attended such an event. Looking around I realized with greater than usual clarity that going home to be with you is getting closer.

What filled me with overwhelming joy, however, was the presence of so many younger people; their obvious love for you filled the place and prompted an atmosphere of celebration.

I’m back to my usual routine again but in truth, I am not, for something deep and beautiful transpired within my soul while I was there. Thank you, Father, for reminding me of who I am, of the family to which I belong and above all, for your hand in bringing us all together.

Until we meet in person, Your grateful daughter.

Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice.

Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

ANGLICAN PARISH

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Gerard Legaspi MASSES: Saturday - 7:00 p.m.

Sundays: 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m.

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK Rector: The Rev. Peter Norman

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

Meeting at the Tropical Inn Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

Reclaim Outreach Centre A Gospel Mission Teaching the Word Caring for the hurting

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

962A - 102 Street

Pastor Dave Miller

Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford

“Reclaiming Our Spiritual Heritage” Pastor Don Toovey Furniture or Donations: Please call Don at

306-441-1041

Phone 306-445-9096

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

Community Baptist Church

Phone: 306-445-4338 Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN

10:30 Service

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention

NO SERVICES July 6th - August 3rd Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

CHURCH SERVICE Sunday 11:00 a.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford Rev. Dan Millard Phone: 306-445-4818 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net Website: www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca Come join us this Sunday!

Living Water Ministry

Pastor Brian Arcand

Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Zion Lutheran 10801 Winder Cres. 15th Ave. & 108th St. North Battleford, Sk

306-445-5162 Fellowship Hour 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m. www.battlefordslutheran.sk.ca Pastor Sheldon Gattinger Everyone Welcome

Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson

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SHANTI - Sofa & Loveseat - $2999.99 OUR BEST SELLING SET. Soon to be discontinued. Last Chance!

Available in

10 CLASSIC COLORS Wheat, Sandstone, Sable, Sahara, Acorn, Blossom, Merlot, Mocha, Regatta, Anthracite

BANFF II - All pieces & configurations ON SALE! Our new “FAVOURITE SET”

TRACER - All Leather - Sofa Recliner $1799.99 Loveseat Recliner $1699.99, Rocker Recliner $1299.99 Power Recliner available - $100 per seat

WIN YOUR PALLISER PURCHASE FOR FREE!* *Starting June 1st the first 70 Palliser customers will be entered into a draw to win their purchase price back.

SEE STORE FOR ALL THE DETAILS! Located at 192-24th Street West, Battleford - 2 Blocks north of the Post Office in the Town of Battleford • Toll Free 1-877-937-7474 • Local 306-937-7474 • Fax 306-937-7676 • Check us out at www.battlefordfurniture.com