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North Battleford, Sask.

Staff Public tours of the new Saskatchewan Hospital began Monday.

Linda Lewis, communications officer with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, says

response to the offer for tours has been overwhelming.

The tours run throughout the day on weekdays until Nov. 2. Advance sign-up is required by calling 306-440-4100 or emailing newshnbtours@

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saskhealthauthority.ca.

According to a SHA press release, each indoor walking tour will feature highlights of the new hospital including patient accommodations, specialized therapy areas, education and business

centres, cafeteria and courtyard areas, the gymnasium and multi-use space, health care clinic and more.

Patients and staff are expected to move into the new 284-bed facility in mid-November.

Best Care Anywhere Media were invited to the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford Thursday for a tour. Depicted is a view of the hospital from the east parking lot and the command centre of one of the patient units. Public tours of the facility began Monday and continue during weekdays until Nov. 2. For more about the media’s preview visit www.newsoptimist.ca. The full story will also be in Thursday’s Regional Optimist. Photos by John Cairns

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Everybody has a STORY

By Kerry Volk

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Chris Kent: wrestling, politics and improv comedy

Everybody has a STORY

Chris Kent can take you from a shy kid and coach you into a champion. He has a background in improv comedy and theatre. He was the front man for a punk band and competed in strongman competitions.

He’s an art teacher and coach from McLurg High School in Wilkie. He’s a painter, an artist, loves wrestling, creativity and pumping iron. Most importantly, he sees in kids what they should see in themselves, a success in the making.

Kent has coached more than 70 kids into provincial wrestling champions and is the man behind the Gorilla Factory Wrestling Club. He helped train and coach Matt Fedler from a small town kid to a national wrestling champion.

It’s about putting in the hard work, not fearing the loss and wanting it more every day, he says. It’s about owning those losses.

Some call Kent by his nickname Keg McKenzie. Kent explains how in the early 1990s he created the persona. It was for an online fantasy wrestling league, he says.

But, you can’t find the videos anymore, he says chuckling his big laugh.

He’s tried.

Kent would make videos and send them in to a website administrator in charge of the site. The videos were like WWF taunts against opponents.

“I’m going to take you down. I’m going to take you down so hard,” Kent remembers saying. These videos were for main events. For smaller bouts

man in Saskatchewan, was the Atlantic Provinces

By John strongest Cairnsman and came in second for Canada’s newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net strongest man. Seeing him at the gym one day, Kent started a conversation and they became friends.

Griffith taught him how to eat and how to be a better power lifter. Kent liked the nerd culture

By Josh Greschner around lifting — all the knowledge he needed to josh@newsoptimist.ca do it right, the science and the technique. It’s what drives him.

“I felt like I would always surround myself with people better than me,” says Kent.

He said this was the Above, Kyra Huber and Chris Kent square off one last time at

By Jaynesame Foster with the band. The Kyra’s grad ceremony. At right, at Chris Kent’s first art exhibition newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net guitarist, Darcy Johnston, in Regina he takes a break from the wine and cheese to demonwas an incredible musistrate some good old fashioned strongman stone lifting. cian and Kent wanted to learn how to be better. contributors needed only education degree from Around 13 years ago, to write a character promo. the University of Regina. after finishing his educaMostly you would write a He loves drama and acted tion at the U of R, Kent lot, Kent says. from Grades 10 to 12. moved to Wilkie. He reThe Booker, as they He drew a lot as an artmembers called him, would take ist and was in wrestling

By Becky Doigtelling his wife Laureen about the job ofpromos and videos and from Grades 5 to 12. Afnewsoptimist.news@sasktel.net fer, saying it was a cool create online matches in ter high school, he continlittle town. Although pregshort story form. It was ba- ued with submission style nant at the time, she didn’t sically D&D for pro wres- wrestling through univerquestion the opportunity. tling nerds, explains Kent. sity, putting together priThey moved right away.

Participants would go on- vate groups with friends.

After two years in line and read the story of “You would have called Wilkie, Kent fell back how the match turned out. them fight clubs,” he says. into his love of wrestling.

He says his head was They would find space He was employed alongshaved, he had a goa- and do what they needed side a mother who heard tee, and he would wear a to keep up with what they Kent used to be a wreswhite muscle shirt with loved, even mentioning tling coach. She said her a kilt, a blatant rip off of being given some space son loved pro wrestling, Stone Cold Steve Austin, in a school next to a boiler loved to watch it on TV he laughs. Unfortunately, room. The walls would and asked if Kent would Kent can’t recall how sweat, he says.

“Old Soul” by Chris Kent. Pen and ink, digitally coteach him. He explained many matches Keg won or During that time, Kent loured. Photos submitted by Chris Kent he didn’t do that type of lost. Kent was around 21 at also joined a punk-ska Like the improv comeGoing to the gym since wrestling, the stuff on TV, the time. He’s now in his band called Fat Planet. The 40s. band was good enough to dy he did in University, he he was 15, he often felt but agreed and took on the Originally from Regi- book gigs and although he liked the performance of like he was the strongest task of coaching.

That kid was Matt na, Kent wrestled at Thom did play guitar, Kent was it. And all the while Kent man in the room. But, Collegiate High School strictly vocals as the lead was at the gym working then he met Tim Griffith. Fedler.

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Griffith was the strongest and went on to earn an arts singer.

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Chamber members advocate VIA rail service

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Efforts by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce to restore VIA rail passenger service to North Battleford seem to have new momentum after recent meetings in Lloydminster.

A number of Chamber directors including president/chair Terry Caldwell, executive director Linda Machniak, and others attended the Gerry Ritz tribute dinner in the Border City Oct. 10. That event provided the Chamber representatives an opportunity to meet with members of the Conservative caucus.

One of those meetings was with Lisa Raitt, the Conservative deputy leader and the former minister of transport. Chamber past

president Warren Williams reported at Tuesday’s monthly directors’ meeting that Raitt sat down with the Chamber delegation from the Battlefords, along with Chamber representatives from Lloydminster and that city’s mayor Gerald Aalbers.

The meeting covered several issues, including pipelines and infrastructure as well as North Battleford’s crime and reputation problems.

But Williams noted it ended with “a surprisingly encouraging and good discussion about rail service, particularly the VIA rail service which is also an issue in the Lloydminster area with a track primarily used for oil and large delays in where it came from.”

The Chamber’s interest stems from a presentation

by local lawyer Richard Gibbons to the Chamber in November last year. He proposed relocating the VIA main “Canadian” line through North Battleford.

The rail service currently runs on a line through Biggar and Unity south of the city.

Williams noted Raitt had “great connections and contacts with CN and VIA” from her time as minister of transport.

“I thought it was very positive,” he said of the discussion.

As for next steps, the indication from chair Terry Caldwell is they are looking at possibly facilitating some sort of meeting in Ottawa that would include Gibbons and other local representatives, and make a further push for VIA passenger line relocation.

Old wastewater plant to fall to wrecking ball

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The former sewage treatment plant in North Battleford is likely to be torn down.

The news came at the City’s planning committee meeting Oct. 16.

The old facility is located on the hill right below the Don Ross Centre near Highway 4. The new wastewater treatment facility, located southeast of the

city, began operations in 2006.

According to Director of Utilities Stewart Schafer, administration had been looking at developing the old building into a storm water pre-treatment facility.

However, the costs “just aren’t there” said Schafer.

Therefore, “it is in the 2019 budget for demolition,” he said.

Schafer also reported that asbestos, as well as

copper, have already been removed from the site.

The main reason for moving ahead with demolition is concern that the building poses a potential hazard, particularly to children.

“We’re finding out the kids keep wanting to go in there and use it as a clubhouse or a scary place or whatever,” said Schafer.

“And we’re worried about it, so we want to demolish it as soon as we can.”

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Lisa Raitt speaking at an event in honour of former MP Gerry Ritz in Lloydminster Oct. 10. Photo by John Cairns

It’s finally confirmed: Giant Tiger coming to NB Staff New hotels and new movie theatres aren’t the only new builds in North Battleford right now.

Another project now under construction has finally been officially announced as a Giant Tiger outlet.

A new building is going up at 1121

- 102nd Street in North Battleford, which the company has confirmed as the location for their latest store.

Giant Tiger is a discount store chain with locations across Canada in seven provinces.

According to the company’s website, they are due to open their North Battleford location on May 18, 2019.

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this From Corner

By Becky Doig Editor

I was briefly “locked up” in Saskatchewan Hospital last Thursday, but it was more comical than scary. I took in the media tour offered by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. A malfunctioning security pod between a corridor and one of the wards had Vikki Smart and I “contained” for a couple minutes before onsite workers rescued us.

Other than that little glitch, it was an eye-popping experience.

It’s been many years since I have been in the old Saskatchewan Hospital, but I remember the institutional feel of the place. During our tour, Saskatchewan Hospital director Linda Shynkaruk described how patients, offered an opportunity to provide input into the design, called out for natural light. Shynkaruk said several of the therapies and services offered to patients are located in the basement of the old hospital. Sounds like a dreary prospect to me.

The other major request was privacy. The new facility did away with the dorm-style housing in the old hospital, giving each patient their own room and one bathroom for every two patients. Other impressive aspects are a secondfloor dining room awash in prairie light and outdoor courtyards accessible from each ward.

SHA communications officer Linda Lewis says the response to an offer of public tours of the new SHNB has been overwhelming. The tours began Monday and run until Nov. 2 weekdays. Those who sign up are in for an educational experience.

Legalized pot more of a future problem So marijuana became legal in Canada last week.

It likely hasn’t changed your life much.

Most people (an estimated 85 per cent) have either never smoked pot or smoked only on an experimental basis.

So, most of you are unlikely to be impacted by federal and provincial laws and rules governing marijuana as a legal substance.

Strict laws and rules may be disincentive enough to keep non-users from becoming users.

As is the case with alcohol, you have to be 19 years old. While debate during the Saskatchewan Party leadership race did discuss increasing the legal age to 25 years, it was decided it should be the same as the current legal drinking age in this province.

The question is, will those 18 years and under be more enticed to use marijuana in the future because of last week’s legalization? (More on that in a moment.)

First, though, consider the disincentives there are for non-user to ever become users.

There are a few stores open in Saskatchewan and there will be only 51 stores when all are operational.

That may seem a lot, but it pales in comparison with the province’s 700 retail outlets, all the bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs licensed to sell booze and add in the charity and special occasion permits.

If you want booze, it’s really just around the corner.

That won’t be the case for pot.

Once you purchase marijuana (no more than 30 grams at a time or you face a $200 fine) you must take its straight home. Neither you nor any passengers can

The Provincial Scene

By Murray Mandryk

mandryk@postmedia.com smoke it in a vehicle.

You can smoke in your home, but only if it’s your home. If it’s a condo, apartment building or a rental property, it’s up to a board, management or property owner.

In Saskatchewan, smoking in outdoor community parks, sidewalks, playgrounds, daycares, theatres (indoor or outdoor) are all out.

Of course, there is the great outdoors, although that is limited as well. While smoking marijuana will be allowed in campers, tents or around the campfire (confined to your campsite), it won’t be allowed elsewhere in provincial and federal parks. Interestingly, such provincial parks are often subject to seasonal fire bans.

But while all of the above might be more of a deterrent to non-users, will it really be a deterrent to already heavy-to-moderate users?

There are an estimated 4.6 million such users in Canada and their habits are likely to be encouraged by

the fact they no longer face the prospects of a criminal record.

But here’s another way to look at it. If such users are already willing to risk fines and criminal records, what really changed last week for them?

Well, one thing that’s changed is the risk of prosecution, which has been changing for a considerable time, anyway.

According to government statistics, marijuana-related crimes have been on a five-year decline, falling 11 per cent in Canada and 17 per cent in Saskatchewan in 2016.

Unfortunately that’s not the end of this story. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police fears an increased in cannabis-impaired drivers (although they acknowledge alcohol impairment will be a far bigger worry).

And then there is the issue of the next generation growing up with marijuana now legal and more socially acceptable.

Yes, it remains illegal for those under 19 years to smoke marijuana, but how effectively does a legal drinking age work when it comes to stopping under-age drinkers?

There are ample studies suggesting marijuana use does affect developing younger brains, so what impact legalized pot use may have on the younger generation is a legitimate issue.

Maybe it’s less about what’s happening now than how last week’s legalization might impact people down the road.

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Free flu immunization now available Staff

Get the jump on the flu bug.

Free flu vaccinations became available in Saskatchewan Monday at public health clinics, pharmacies and some physician and nurse practitioner offices.

Saskatchewan’s publicly funded flu vaccination program offers the injectable vaccine, which provides protection against four different flu virus strains most likely to circulate this season, according to a Ministry of Health press release.

“Influenza can cause

serious illness and may lead to complications, hospitalization and even death,” Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said.

“Don’t wait. Get your flu shot early in the season to protect yourself, your family and those to whom you provide care.”

Flu shots are recommended for those at higher risk, including seniors, people with underlying chronic health conditions, children under five and pregnant women. Older adults often have chronic health conditions like heart

or lung disease or diabetes and weaker immune systems, which makes them particularly vulnerable to complications from influenza.

This year the province is providing Fluzone® High Dose vaccine for long-term-care residents 65 and older. This vaccine offers improved protection for seniors, especially the elderly. Also, starting this year the role of pharmacists has been expanded to allow them to administer the free flu shot to residents five years and older, during home visits and in

congregate living settings.

Children under five and non-Saskatchewan residents can be vaccinated at a public health clinic. To find out where and when to get a flu shot, call your public health office or HealthLine 811, or visit www.4flu.ca for a complete listing and schedule of public flu clinics.

For a list of pharmacies that provide the free flu shot, check the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan website at www. skpharmacists.ca/patients/ flu-shots or ask your local pharmacy if they offer it.

Chris Kent: Wilkie Gorilla Factory Continued from Page 2 Long story short, that small beginning of one student grew into the Wilkie Gorilla Factory Wrestling Club. Through training with Kent and others, Matt eventually went to provincials and nationals where he won medals. He received a scholarship with the U of R

wrestling team and became Canwest Champ, MVP for the CIS Cougars, a pro MMA fighter and finally a politician.

Kent is still teaching wrestling in Wilkie, both with McLurg and with the Gorilla Club. “Grit purges defeat,” he says when asked about his mentality

with training. You have to learn to deal with loss, and not want to give up. When you’re winning all the time, you don’t think how you can get better. You never learn how to want it more.

Kent’s most recent success was taking August Bayliss from Denzil and turning him into a champi-

August Bayliss (centre) stands atop the podium after winning gold at the national wrestling tournament in Edmonton. Photo submitted by Chris Kent

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on. Last year in Grade 12, August entered university competitions, wrestling against opponents five to six years older.

August lost bouts during his time, but also won his fair share of silver and bronze. In April, August won gold at the Canadian championships held in Edmonton.

Kent wants to see kids succeed. He wants them to see in themselves what they can become, that each has the power inside them to be a success. He likes to be their personal coach, cheerleader and build up their character.

The future for Kent/Keg is to keep teaching, keep wrestling coaching, keep on doing art and graphic design, book and album covers, and to keep on pushing kids to be the best they can be.

Kent is a father of two.

He’s designed the covers for most of local writer Cliff Burn’s books. He does all the cover art for Stereo Playground’s albums, and helps create logos for provincial sports teams.

More than 340 pharmacies will offer free flu vaccinations this season.

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Twister ruler workshop has colourful results

By Diane Gabruch Now that fall/winter (not sure which it is) season is upon us, the Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild has embarked on a full agenda of classes and projects.

The Oct. 5 meeting saw 25 members looking forward to new ventures, bringing with them many inspiring articles for “show and tell.” Upcoming classes include “Disappearing 9-patch” comfort quilts and dog mats for the Battlefords Humane Society and the “Circle Ruler” project as well as the “fat quarter quilt” class Nov. 8. The September class

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using the “twister ruler” was very successful and enjoyed by all. Some of the finished projects are included in the photos with this report.

A challenge has been put out by a member of our guild, “What Is Old Is New Again” using recycled and/ or vintage items such as lines, doilies and hankies.

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The possibilities are endless. Sounds like fun. Projects will be presented at our May 2019 meeting.

Guild quilting days are Monday, Thursday and Friday. There will be no quilting on Oct. 19 as we will all be enjoying the Marigold Market at the Don Ross.

We welcome all who are interested in quilting, beginner or accomplished. Meetings are the first Friday of the month at 1 p.m. in the craft room at the Don Ross Centre.

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FUNERAL SERVICES ALBERDING: It is with sadness the family of Jerome Alberding, beloved husband of Leona Alberding, announce his peaceful passing Thursday, October 18, 2018 with family at his side at the Battlefords Union Hospital.

A Celebration Of Life Gathering for family and friends will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Dr. Lawrence Hall – The Dekker Centre, North Battleford, SK. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, 1702-20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9 Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com The Celebration Of Life arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________________

OBITUARIES ZIMMERMAN, ODILE: November 21, 1924 - September 21, 2018. Odile (nee Creurer) passed away peacefully at Villa Pascal, North Battleford.

Odile was born on November 21, 1924 on the family farm near St. Brieux, SK. After graduation from high school Odile moved to Saskatoon.

She graduated with a Teacher’s Certificate from Normal School (Teacher’s College).

Odile taught for three years before marrying Herman Zimmerman. Odile and Herman were married on August 5, 1946. They lived in the town of St. Gregor, on the Zimmerman farm, and Tisdale before settling in North Battleford in 1961 with 12 children. Odile thought she was a queen, it was the first time she had indoor plumbing. Three more children were born in North Battleford. Herman passed away in 1981. Odile remained in their home until 1988. She moved to an apartment at Manoir Marchildon. Odile moved to Villa Pascal nursing home in 2001.

She remained at the Villa until her passing. Odile was predeceased by her parents, her siblings, her husband, her sons Dennis in 2018 and Larry in 2014, her daughter Linda in 1993 and her daughter-in-law Dianna in 2017. Odile lived happily in North Battleford raising 15 children and enjoying time with 25 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Odile was a life-time member of the Notre Dame CWL. She enjoyed playing card games with family and friends, music, movies and reading. She was amazing at sewing, knitting and crochet, and taught those skills to her children. Odile is remembered by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Odile leaves to cherish her memory: DENNIS + (Diana Wood), LARRY + (Dianna+): his family Shannon, Joshua and Jacob; Jason (Marcella), their daughters Sofia and Mila Odile; Tristan, LINDA + (Jon): their daughters Jennie, her children Jessica (Gage) & their daughter Xyla; Kayla; Taylor (Mack) & their children Wren and Oliver; Tara (George); Roxanne (Shane), their children Jude, Tobin, Delia and Isaac, JOYCE (Graydon). BOB (Donna). JOAN (Wayne): their sons Evan (Leda); Dylan (Nicole), ALLAN (Janice): their children Janelle; Levi, MAURICE. MARIE (Ray): their children Laura; Matthew; Thomas (Laura), BRIAN (Lorna): their daughters Sheena (Eric); Marissa, JAMES (Laura): their children Josh (Allie); Michelle, her children Deneige & Caleb;Adrien, ANN (Richard): their sons Michael (Deneen), their children Steen & Ellara; Denny, ROGER: his sons Ashten; Aaron, RENEE (Andrew): their children Adam (Kristi), their children Marin & Nolan; Megan, her sons Grayson & Owen; Jody (Chad), their son Jackson and DAN. Odile was last surviving member of a generation of the Marie & Denis Creurer and Mary and Adolf Zimmerman families. The following is an exerpt from her brother Adrian’s diary: I discovered what my little sister Odile inherited from Mother and Dad. From Dad, that admirable quite strength that enabled her to bear the burdens of adversity with dignity.

From Mother, that incredible faith in God and her complete dedication to her purpose in life, which is serving God - unshakeable belief in Jesus Christ. Fulfilling her role as wife and mother with love and perserverance and guidance for each of her 15 children. Jesus said, “give it and it shall be given back abundantly.”

She is no doubt reaping her rewards from the love she is receiving from her family. Thank you to the Staff of Villa Pascal, the Notre Dame CWL, and to all of you for your kind words, prayers and support. From Odile’s Family. __________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES Ellis Carl Knutson 1929 - 2018 Ellis leaves behind to forever cherish his loving memory, his family Bev and Myles Marchand, Aaron (Aria, Aurora), Alison and Tyler Corbett (Willow), Wayne and Sal Knutson, Ryan, Brent and Terri Knutson (Cadence, Austin, Brooklyn), Danielle and Ashley Sasbrink-Harkema (Korben, Nolan, and Harper), Barry and Chris Knutson, Colin Knutson (Ashlee, husband Ty, and Teague), Matt and Tracie Knutson (Peyton, Avery, and Brynn). He is predeceased by his loving wife Lorraine, parents Carl and Ella Knutson, brother Don (Gert) Knutson, sisters Eileen (King) Mathiason, and Clarice (Don) Jahr. Ellis was a retired school teacher, he taught in various locations in rural Saskatchewan for almost forty years. His profession enriched the lives of many students. Ellis and Lorraine moved to Chitek Lake after retirement, then to North Battleford, and eventually to Saskatoon. Chitek Lake became a summer home for Ellis and Lorraine. Ellis was an avid gardener and fisherman. He enjoyed being with his family and visiting with friends. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Paul’s Palliative Care ward for the compassionate care Ellis received during his time there. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Paul’s Hospital Palliative Care Unit. 1702 – 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK, S7M 0Z9.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Centre (915 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan). Private interment to be held at a later date.

Mrs. Doreen Linda Schell of North Battleford, SK passed away peacefully after a short, courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, October 7th, 2018 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 63 years.

Doreen is lovingly remembered by her husband Kim Schell, her children Pam (Marc) Shapiro, Karen (Jesse) Ryalls, Matthew (Heather) Jacek, Kipp (Georgia) Schell and Danae Schell; grandchildren Naomi, Saige, Aurelia, Charlotte, Sawyer, Flynn, Uzzie, Elkin and Eli; brothers Tony (Patti) Grabowski, and Tim (Lori) Grabowski; sister in law Renee Woytiuk; father in law Bill Schell as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Doreen is predeceased by her parents Peter and Doris Grabowski and her mother in law Helen Schell. Doreen was born on January 8, 1955 in Saskatoon, SK. She graduated from ED Feehan high school in 1972 and shortly after she went on to study and become a dental assistant in 1974; a profession in which she worked until her retirement in 2016. Doreen lived in Saskatoon all her life, but moved to North Battleford, SK in 2012 after marrying Kim. She loved to garden, cook, collect antiques and spend time with her family. She was a very nurturing and generous woman and was always willing to help others. She was the type of person that could meet a new friend anywhere she went. The family wishes to thank the staff on the Neuro 6300 ward at RUH as well as the staff at BUH Palliative Care ward for your care and compassion during this difficult time. In accordance with Doreen’s wishes, there will be no funeral service, but a private family memorial. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to BUH Foundation- Palliative Care Unit.

Po Box 1358, North Battleford, SK, S9A 3L8. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral. ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

Mrs. Jacquelyne Byers of North Battleford, SK passed away with her sisters at her side Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 63 years.

Jackie was born Feb. 25, 1955 and died peacefully on Oct. 18, 2018 after a 17 month hard fought battle with small cell lung cancer. Jackie is lovingly remembered by her husband Michael Barrett of Finley, CA and two sisters Norma Byers of North Battleford, SK and Dianne (Craig) MartinZawada of Saskatoon, SK; her niece Hollis (Blair) Martin- Anton of Vancouver, BC. Jackie will also be remembered by her many dear friends in California and her aunt and cousins in Canada. She is predeceased by her parents Florence & Jack Byers. Jackie graduated from Walter Murray Collegiate in Saskatoon, SK. She obtained her diploma in Greenhouse Horticulture Technology from Malespina College in Namaimo, BC and a B.Sc in Geography from the UVIC, BC. Jackie then pursued a Master’s Degree, but discontinued after moving to California to dedicate her life to her first love - Farming. Jackie and her husband operated an organic poultry & egg farm and a processing plant under the brand name “Clucky Plucky Chicken”. She loved selling her products at Farmers Markets throughout Northern California while wearing her hilarious chicken hat to the amusement of her customers. Her favorite venue was the Palo Alto Market where she met famous chefs - Guy Fieri and Emeril Lagasse. Prior to her farming venture, Jackie worked in a variety of jobs including a medical research technician at the U of S. Her last job was at Mendocino Farm Supply which she thoroughly enjoyed. Jackie had many passionate interests; she loved the outdoors and nature and as a young woman took many canoe trips in Northern SK. She loved fishing all her life. She enjoyed curling and other sports. She had a great love for music and enjoyed playing the harmonica and guitar. Jackie also enjoyed travel- African Safari in Kenya & Tanzania, Australia and New Zealand and in her last months an Alaskan Cruise with her sisters and niece. Her final adventure with these ladies was a late September trip to her favorite childhood haunt- Waskesui- before entering into Palliative Care in Battlefords Union Hospital. Jackie made friends easily and had many close friendships wherever she lived. Everyone loved Jackie! She cared about telling jokes, lots of laughter, having fun…and family. Jackie, was so proud of her niece, Hollis’s work accomplishments in the cosmetic industry, and of the caring compassionate young woman Hollis grew to become…Hollis adored her auntie. Jackie was diagnosed stage 4 in May of 2017.

It was her wish to return to her birthplace, Saskatchewan. She mentioned the geographical term “Topophilia” - the emotional bond between a person and a place, and she spent the final year of her life in her beloved Saskatchewan. A Thank you to the Strides Program at Alex Dillabough Centre in Battleford; Jackie so looked forward to participating in the program until she was physically unable to continue. Thank you for the compassionate and dedicated care from Dr. Erin Hamilton, as well as the Battlefords Union Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Dr. Turrill in Lakeport, CA and Dr. Gobeil and other medical staff at Sutter Pacific Heights Campus Hospital in San Franscisco, CA. Special thanks to Alisa Carlson, Gary, Lois and David- dear friends of Jackie who lovingly helped Jackie while receiving treatments in California, and to Linda Morrison who so kindly took Jackie in and cared for her until Jackie was strong enough to travel back to Canada. We will forever be in your debt.

Memorial donations in memory of Jackie may be directed to the BUH Foundation-Palliative Care Unit PO Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or to The Lung Association, Saskatchewan 1231 8th Street East Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5 Jackie has chosen cremation and as per Jackie’s request, no formal service will be held. A Private Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date in Saskatoon, SK and Finley, CA. For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funer-al arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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OBITUARIES Mrs. Diane MacDonald of North Battleford, SK passed away with family by her side Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 65 years.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, September 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Cuong Luong as celebrant.

Interment took place at the North Battleford City Cemetery. Diane is lovingly remembered by her children; son Chad (Marlee) MacDonald and their children Daegen and Clayne; daughter Jill (Gordon) Hynes and their children Talon, and Covey; son Rodney (Lori) MacDonald and their son Jase; her sisters Marijane (Don) Schuler; and Arlene (Dennis) Smidt; her brothers Andrew (Debra) Kolbeck; and Grant (Linda) Kolbeck. Also left to cherish her memory is her Aunt Jane HallNovecosky; along with numerous family members.

She is predeceased by her husband John MacDonald and her parents Alphonse and Aurelia Kolbeck. Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Diane MacDonald may be directed to the BUH Foundation Po Box 1358, North Battleford, SK, S9A 3L8.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

MACKAY: Lee Marvin MacKay, born September 21, 1936 at Mervin, SK., passed away October 3, 2018 in North Battleford, SK. Lee grew up in St. Walburg, SK and after graduating high school there in 1955, he was hired on with SaskTel in North Battleford.

He started on the Construction crew then worked Install & Repair for North Battleford district for many years before moving into the Switching office. Lee was appointed as an Install & Repair District Manager in 1976. He went onto hold other management positions at SaskTel in North Battleford including cable tv, sales office, service, and construction. He ended his career at SaskTel after 36 years, retiring in December 1991. In his early years he also served as a North Battleford firefighter from 1955 to 1962. In 1960, Lee married Helen Taylor of Battleford and in 1962 they built their home on 26th street in Battleford where they raised their two children (son Brian & daughter Jodi). It was during these years that Lee spent many hours with the BCYC (Battleford Community Youth Club) coaching minor ball and hockey. Lee was very community minded serving on numerous boards throughout his life including the Tourism Board, Battle River Settlement, River Heights Lodge, United Church Session, the Battleford Curling Club and the Fred Light Museum. He also served two terms on the Battleford Town Council for a total of 15 years. Lee enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Camping and family reunions were common when the kids were young and in later years he and Helen took many trips with friends. Always active he enjoyed walking and bicycling around his beloved town, was an avid curler and golfer all his life, and even took up downhill skiing in his 50’s. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Helen of 58 years & his two children, four grandchildren & four great-grandchildren: Brian (Laura): Kayla (Tanner), Jared (Sarah), & Shelby; Jodi (Karl): Easton; sisters-in-law El Bottoms, Lynne Taylor & Dot MacKay; & nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents: Sis & Lorne MacKay; brother Oral; brothers-in-law: Bill Taylor & Darrow Bottoms; nephew: Kevin MacKay. Service Of Thanksgiving For Lee’s Life was held on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from Battleford United Church, Battleford, SK. with Officiants Darla (niece) and Romeo Gaiga. Shared Memories were given

by Grandchildren Kayla, Jared & Shelby. Urn Bearer was Grandson Easton. Honour Guard was SaskTel Pioneers. Honourary Pallbearers were All those who shared in his life. Memorial Donations are requested to Alzheimer Society – Saskatchewan, 301-2550-12th. Ave., Regina, SK S4P 3X1 Or to the donor’s choice. Interment was at Town Of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks Thank you to Bob MacKay for his professionalism during a difficult time & thanks for the compassionate care from BDCC staff.

Words can’t express the appreciation to so many friends offering Helen rides to visit Lee for 10 months. We were so blessed niece Darla and her husband Romeo were willing to come from B.C. to officiate at the service and bring Helen’s sister El. Many thanks also to friends & neighbors for bringing flowers, trays of food & hugs. Helen MacKay, Brian & Jodi. __________________________________________________

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Fully renovated. w/d/f/s/ac. Working persons only no pets. Untilites not included $1200 per month, plus $1200 damage deposit available November 1st. 306-4411130

LAND WANTED Looking for home quarter to buy and rent land for cattle on east side of Battleford, about 15 minutes from the city. Or maybe you’re thinking of semi retiring and would like some help.

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TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RESORT VILLAGE OF COCHIN PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before December 24, 2018, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

TITLE NO.

TOTAL ADVERTISING ARREARS* COSTS

TOTAL ARREARS & COSTS

Lot 23-Blk/Par 7Plan 76B04975 Ext 0

138530246 148980842

4,608.58

20.64

4,629.22

Lot 23-Blk/Par 8Plan 76B04975 Ext 0

130408871

6,945.96

20.64

6,966.60

Lot 17-Blk/Par 2Plan 64B09181 Ext 0

130019587

919.94

20.64

940.58

Lot 2-Blk/Par 1Plan 75B04645 Ext 0

126297265

2,110.65

20.64

2,131.29

Lot 15-Blk/Par 4Plan 75B04645 Ext 0

139216057

3,107.18

20.64

3,127.82

Lot 4-Blk/Par 6 Plan 102018732 Ext 0 147806781

1,254.63

20.64

1,275.27

*On January 1, 2019 the 2018 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.

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DUPLEXES FOR RENT Small 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Basement suite. Shared washer and dryer. Utilities included. $1000 per month, plus $1000 damage deposit. Working persons only. No pets. Available November 1st.

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HOUSES FOR RENT Available for Rent, 1 bedroom basement suite, W/D/F/S and utilities included, references required. Call or text 306-480-1347 Serious inquiries only.

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SUITES FOR RENT For Rent - Basement Suite in Battleford. Available November 1st, Two bedroom with garage, private entrance, laundry, utilities included plus cable and wifi. 850.00 per month. Call 306-441-4016

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If someone’s drinking troubles, attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Dumont Technical Institute, a division of, Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the position for:

Faculty II - Early Childhood Education Competition Code: 18 02 lOONB Nov 9 Responsibilities: To organize and provide instruction in the Early Childhood Education program.

Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments and lectures for educational purposes.

Supervise and evaluate students through the use of exams, assignments and observations and to record student progress.

Set up and supervise students in practical work experience.

Qualifications:

The candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Two years recent and relevant experience working in an Early Childhood Education setting as an Early Childhood Educator or Instructor. Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral). Candidates will have effective instructional ability.

Candidates should be knowledgeable in Metis culture and value diversity, including the ability to deliver course material to a diverse group.

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January 2,2019 - April 12, 2019 North Battleford, SK A competitive salary plus benefits package

Deadline for Applications: November 9, 2018

Please quote competition code when submitting resumés to: Ms. Robbie Walliser 917-22nd Street West Saskatoon, SK S7M 0R9 Telephone: (306) 657-2264 Fax: (306) 975-0903 Email: hr@gdins.org The Gabriel Dumont Institute has the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to hire affirmatively.

Please indicate in your cover letter if you are of Metis ancestry.

Only those short listed will be contacted.

Mission Statement - The mission of the Gabriei Dumont Institute is to promote the renewal and development of Metis cuiture through research, materials development, the collection and distribution of those materials, and the design, development and delivery of Metis-specific educational programs and services.

North Battleford Table Tennis Club at the Living Faith Chapel gym, 1371- 103rd Street at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 14+, all skill levels. (use parking lot doors off 102nd). Accompanied youth 8-13 years welcome on Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Email tabletennisnb@gmail. com for more information or visit us on facebook.

Friday, October 26

Topline Social Dance Club with Leon Ochs at the Sloan Auditorium in Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. Minimum age is 19. Lunch served.

Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306445-8815. “When the going gets tough...the tough go dancing”.

Saturday, October 27

Understanding Mental Health - Opening Our Minds at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102 Street from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join us for a one-day presentation with keynote speaker: Marlene Mirasty R.N. To register call 306-445-8171 - registration deadline Friday, October 19. Lunch served.

Sunday, October 28

Notre Dame Parish Fall Supper at the Light of Christ Learning Centre, 1202 - 105th Street North Battleford from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

To place orders for delivery to senior homes and shut-ins, please call Betty at 306-445-3108 or Phyllis at 306-445-8909 by 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 27.

Thursday, November 1

Get excited, our next event is set! BSSC Salsa Night. Upstairs at the Legion, North Battleford. Only $2 each. Bring your friends and remember, the bar is cash-only. Grab a drink and join us on the dance floor for a salsa lesson, some refreshers and fun social dancing. Our last event was a hit! Beginners, experienced, young, ‘young at heart’ and all genders welcome. We’ve got a good time in store for you. Leo Liendo will be joining us once again with his excitement for dance and his sweet salsa flavour. Follow us on Facebook for upcoming events at Battlefords’ Salsa Social Club.

Questions? Contact Megan Hewison at (306) 481-4538.

Saturday, November 3

60’s Style Hootananny for Hooters at the Alex Dillabough Centre - Battleford. Let us take you back to the 60’s with great music & fun! Tickets are $40 per person, seating will be tables of 8. No one under 19 years of age admitted. For tickets please call Jody at 306-441-9359. There will be safe rides home for you and your vehicle provided by St. Joseph Knight’s of Columbus #7336 and Scott Campbell for Silver Collection.

Sunday, November 4

Maidstone Christmas Craft Show at the Maidstone Legion Hall from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 5

The North Battleford Library is hosting Richard Van Camp, who will be reading from his short storey collection.

Tuesday, November 6

Join us for a fun evening of trivia at the North Battleford Library.

Teams of 2-4 must pre-register by calling 306-445-3206.

Thursday, November 8

The North Battleford Library is hosting Gail Krawetz as she discusses her book, Risk & Reward: The Birth & Meteoric Rise of the Saskatchewan Party.

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.

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“Government, organizations, communities and all Saskatchewan residents need to work together to stop violence and abuse in our communities.”

“Saskatchewan has very high rates of interpersonal abuse and domestic violence,” Minister Responsible for Status of Women Office Tina Beaudry-Mellor said.

“We are working on direct and indirect responses to this very important issue for everyone.”

The proclamation provides an opportunity to focus on violence prevention, improve the response to violence, and reduce the harm caused by violence to individuals and communities, according to a press release.

The release states the Government of Saskatchewan is committed to working with police services and communitybased organizations on efforts to reduce violence.

Tracy Knutson, provincial co-ordinator with the group STOPS to Violence, said Saskatchewan Violence Prevention Week is a great opportunity for focused attention to address the impact of violence in our province.

“The first step is awareness, the second is action,” Knutson said.

“We can all do something to help build a healthy, vibrant Saskatchewan where all people are valued equally and live free from violence and abuse.”

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What a terrifying fire in the night almost did It’s one of the most terrifying cries imaginable, especially when it comes at night, awakening sleepers in a confusion of sickening panic. “Fire! Fire!” We likely all know of families who’ve suffered great loss by a house fire. If not a loss of life, certainly of belongings gained over many years, some with strong sentimental value.

Gone forever.

That’s what happened to Sam. A busy pastor, he sat by the window of his home putting the finishing touches on a hymn he’d written to use at a Good Friday service about a month away. The song begins, “Behold the Saviour of mankind / Nailed to the shameful tree! / How vast the love that Him inclined / To bleed and die for thee.”

Then, the pastor retired to bed, leaving the new composition on the table.

But during the night he and his large family were aroused by frantic cries of, “Fire!” In one room slept five-year old John with his three sisters, a baby, and the baby’s nurse. When the alarm was given, the nurse caught up the baby and rushed from the room, calling the children to follow her. All did so but little John, who was still fast asleep.

Waking shortly after, amid the heat and smoke, he found leaving through

the door impossible.

He went to the window, climbed on a chest that stood beneath it, and cried for help. His father made two attempts to reach him by the stairs and failed.

But finally a spectator urged a smaller man to climb on his shoulders and reach the boy that way Eventually three courageous men formed a human ladder to the attic window, and the child was brought down, just before the roof fell in with a splintering crash. The whole house was quickly engulfed in flames and totally destroyed.

“Come, neighbours,” cried the pastor, hugging his precious boy in his arms. “Let us kneel down, let us give thanks to God! He has given me all my eight children. Let the house go, I am rich enough!”

All of this happened in the night of Feb. 9, 1709.

The pastor was Samuel Wesley (1662-1735), and the five-year-old was John Wesley. In later years, God would use him mightily to bring many to Christ, and light revival fires across Britain. He preached 42,000 sermons, wrote 233 books and his influence today is worldwide.

Alluding to Zechariah 3:2, he spoke of himself as “a brand plucked from the burning.”

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But something else survived the conflagration that night As the fiery destroyer raged on, a searing updraft caught the paper on which the pastor’s hymn was written, sending it out the window. Later,

someone walking in the garden nearby spotted it, slightly charred, but still legible.

Pastor Wesley’s hymn remains in use, and its theme, salvation through the blood of the cross,

is central to the gospel.

Though deemed foolishness by unbelievers (I Cor. 1:18), we have redemption through faith in the Saviour’s Calvary work. (Eph. 1:7) “The blood of Jesus Christ His [God’s] Son cleanses us from all sin.”

(I Jn. 1:7) No wonder, with Peter, we speak of “the precious blood of Christ.”

(I Pet. 1:19) The hymn describes the scene: “Hark, how He groans, while nature shakes, / And earth’s strong pillars bend; / The temple’s veil in sunder breaks, / The solid marbles rend. / ‘‘Tis done! The

The sounds of music Leaving the prairies was difficult, made easier, though, by the presence of our two sons and their families in the town we now call home. Still, hours and days were spent in silent weeping.

At that season of my life, all I seemed to see and feel was loneliness, endless rain, soggy leaves and the hard work of re-establishing my home-based business.

It’s taken time and a few good, swift kicks to my mental and emotional behinds, but I’m really at home here now. I still

have days when I sorely miss Saskatchewan but the friends and the music I’ve gained have taken hold of my heart.

Early today I received another insight into the music this place offers: the early-morning voices of multiple birds that gather in the trees next to the bus stop; the whisper

of wind reminding the leaves that their days are coming to an end; and, the unique “yapping” of seal lions resting on the beach just minutes from where I am sitting. All songs of praise to their Maker. All reminders to find a song in every situation.

Speaking of sea lions, they’re the perfect example of making music in spite of being less than attractive with a voice that no choir would ever tolerate, let along accept. Briefly, they are large sea mammals with external ear flaps, long

precious ransom’s paid, / Receive My soul,’ He cries! / See where He bows His sacred head! / He bows His head, and dies!”

But, “Now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (I Cor. 15:20). As Wesley writes, “But soon He’ll break death’s envious chain, / And in full glory shine: / O Lamb of God! was ever pain, / Was ever love, like Thine? / Thy loss our ruin did repair; / Death by death is slain; / Thou wilt at length exalt us where / Thou dost in glory reign.” fore-flippers, short thick hair and a big chest and belly. Each year they migrate this way then spend much of their time sprawled out on huge rocks near the harbour. Just minutes away from our home, they’re indescribably noisy!

“They’re praising God,” I told myself.

“While I enjoy singing that’s on key and in glorious harmony, God loves to hear heartfelt songs, no matter how they sound to anyone else.”

“Sing to the Lord a new song!” (found in Psalms 33,96,98,144,149)

Worship Together 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.

ANGLICAN PARISH SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

St. George’s Anglican Church - 10:00 a.m.

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

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Living Water Ministry

Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

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Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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Phone: 306-445-4338

Pastor James Kwon

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

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

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Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

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