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North Battleford, Sask.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

A Study in Yellow The American goldfinch comes to the Canadian prairies during the summer, breeding season, and finds some of its favourite foods here. Sunflower seeds are a particularly attractive to these little visitors. Photo by Roger Geisbrecht

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - PAGE 2

Jean van der Merwe (centre) with his parents Lynette and Andre van der Merwe.

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Cole Knutson (centre) with his piano teacher, Jaya Hoy (left) and his mother, Theresa Knutson (right). Photos by Jayne Foster

Whither will they wander?

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Two young musicians from the Battlefords who are pursuing degrees at the University of Manitoba hosted a concert at Third Avenue United Church Saturday, Aug. 22.

Cole Knutson and Jean van der Merwe chose Third Avenue as their venue because it “has always felt like a musical home and so it feels right to perform there once again,” said Knutson.

Knutson is pursuing a saxophone performance degree, which he plans to follow up with a master’s degree in piano in collaborative performance.

Van der Merwe is going into his third year at the University of Manitoba and is pursuing a classical music degree in vocal performance.

One of the pieces they performed was Vaughan Williams’ Songs of Travel, which depict the story of a wanderer and his encounters throughout life and beyond.

One of the nine movements is titled Whither Must I Wander? which is the name they chose for their concert.

“We chose this name because over the last few years Jean and I have travelled all over the world because of our careers and in a certain way we feel like the wanderer that is described through

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According to the City of North Battleford, the 100th Street rehabilitation project is on schedule.

An update from the City states, “Work is progressing as scheduled on the 100th Street rehabilitation project from 14th to 20th Avenue.”

The newly installed water main on the 1700 block was to begin to be commissioned late last week, and is expected to be back in service later this week. The 1700 block will

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Power line trenching is also scheduled for the 1800 block this week. This will result in closure of the 1800 block for approximately two or three days, until the trenches can be backfilled and cleaned up.

Sewer and water spot repairs are expected to begin on the 1900 block this week, with power line and streetlight work and road repairs to follow.

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the words and music of the piece.”

Knutson also enjoyed presenting variations on the first piano piece he ever learned (on a toy piano), Mozart’s Ah, vous dirai-je mamam, more widely recognized as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

At the concert, the two young musicians thanked their earliest teachers, Dianne Gryba (van der Merwe) and Jaya Hoy (Knutson).

“They played a huge part in our lives,” said Knutson.

“Without our teachers we wouldn’t be the people we are today.”

They also thanked their parents and families.

“They are the best people,” said van der Merwe.

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City of NB lifts watering ban Staff Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. the ban on watering lawns in North Battleford was lifted.

In a news release, the City stated, “The City of North Battleford would like to again thank residents for their water conservation efforts this week. Through your efforts the need to issue a city-wide Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PWDA) was averted and we are further pleased to advise that the ban on watering lawns is now lifted.”

However, the City is urging residents to closely observe the even/odd lawnwatering schedule. Dur-

ing flushing of the repaired 18-inch transmission line, a major pump failure occurred that reduced the output capacity at the F.E. Holliday Water Plant, states the release.

“It is estimated that the plants can maintain fire flow levels, but once again your assistance is required.

The City will not be watering parks or sports fields until next week to ensure that there is enough water for homeowners.”

The release concluded, “The City appreciates your continued co-operation to ensure water supply continues to be held at a moderate level.”

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Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Now that the Saskatchewan Roughriders are 0-8, what is your reaction?

• It doesn’t matter! I support the Riders no matter what! .

48% • I support the Riders but that isn’t going to stop me from calling for some changes at the top.

26% • Once the NFL season starts, I am throwing in the towel on this CFL season.

8% • I am drinking more Pilsner to dull the pain.

6% • Doesn’t affect me, I cheer for the Bombers.

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• Yes, but it’s not up to date.

• No, I just haven’t got around to it yet.

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Warman RCMP are investigating a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision at the Borden Bridge on Highway 16.

Friday at 9:55 p.m., Warman RCMP along with Langham volunteer fire department and MD Ambulance were dispatched to a

vehicle-pedestrian.

A 15-year-old girl was walking on the travelled portion of the highway while attempting to flag down a passing vehicle. She was struck by an SUV travelling at highway speeds.

CPR was performed by first responders until MD Ambulance arrived, however the teen died on scene.

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Pedestrians injured Two people were struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning in North Battleford.

According to North Battleford Fire Department, at six minutes before 1 a.m., three fire personnel responded to a report of two people being struck by a vehicle on Battleford Road. Two victims were found with injuries.

One person was checked at the scene and released while the other was transported by EMS to hospital with undetermined injuries.

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By Becky Doig Editor

I’m back from vacation. It appears my right arm, Jayne Foster, isn’t quite ready for a padded room, but I expect she’s had a busy couple of weeks.

I have a hard and fast rule when I’m on vacation — no current events. I don’t ever watch TV news, but when I’m not vacationing I listen to radio news and read newspapers.

Heck, Luddite that I am, I’ve even been known to scope out some news websites on the Internet.

But because news is my business, I shut it all out when the “gone fishing” sign goes up. I don’t even look at my own newspapers during downtime.

So, while I’ve heard rumblings about the stock market crashing and, sadly, I spent the last day of my vacation watching the hapless Riders get pulverized by Smilin’ Hank and his Redblacks teammates, editorializing is far beyond my scope this Monday morning.

I live in Battleford, so the most recent North Battleford water crisis didn’t affect me, although my daughter and her family were under the precautionary boil water advisory for a day or so before we escaped to Meadow Lake Park. By the time we returned the whole brouhaha had blown over and was old news.

From what I do know, the City did a good job of communicating, which is a huge lesson learned from the cryptopsoroidium crisis of several years ago.

I’m aware there is a federal election campaign going on, but only in a nebulous kind of way. I’m sure I’ll have time to catch up on the issues since election day is still several weeks away.

I see from John Cairns’ News Watch the Pigeon Hotel is history. That piece of news brings up a question that has been nagging at me since the demolition was approved.

Where are the pigeons roosting now?

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Golden service appreciated Dear Editor Last week I wrote to your newspaper regarding the state of some of the roadways in the Battlefords, but today I write to send kudos to the management and staff of the Gold Eagle Lodge for keeping the guests supplied with plenty of bottled drinking water during our stay during the precautionary drinking water advisory. Each time we entered the hotel lobby we were handed bottles of water and as each room has a small refrigerator, these bottles could be kept cold.

Many thanks This made our stay much more pleasant.

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Mr. Ritz, the invisible candidate Dear Editor It is apparent Gerry Ritz feels that he does not need to campaign in our constituency, and has little interest in meeting with First Nation peoples. Recently, Mr. Ritz was at a complete loss as to why people in the constituency would want to criticize changes to the Canadian Wheat Board. I would like to ask a few questions of Mr. Ritz, but there will be little opportunity to do so as I will not see Mr. Ritz in the riding unless I attend an all candidates meeting.

He attends Conservative party functions and reads statements that have been groomed for his presentations. Mr. Ritz keeps a low profile and seldom exposes himself to open questions where he might have to defend his party.

Would Mr. Ritz like to explain why Veteran Affairs no longer has an office in Saskatoon? Could he tell me why the Conservative government has moved the Canadian military from the role of international peacekeepers to a military at war? Perhaps he could explain why the Conservative government is putting the democratic process at risk by trying to tamper with the make up of the Supreme Court of Canada; why his party is changing the rules in Elections Canada; why they are creating omnibus bills that are passed in entirety; and why it is necessary to prorogue the business of government, thus derailing the democratic process by stopping the discussion on and passage of bills?

In our constituency there are many issues to discuss with people on the reserves, including the federal under-funding of education. In an article (Lloydminster Meridian Booster,

Friday, August 21, 2015), Mr. Ritz takes a defensive approach to aboriginal people, saying that they are “just bellyaching.” He has no interest meeting with them, even though seven out of nine reserves are in good standing with the Conservative government. The article states he will go to reserves, but only if they are serious. On the other hand, I have tried to contact him at his office and he does not return his calls personally. Everything in our riding has been done by remote control for so long that he will not even open a campaign office. I would like to see a candidate that is available for questions. I hope that the people in our riding will put some thought into the consequences of another term of non-consultation should Mr. Ritz be re-elected.

Marilyn Richardson North Battleford

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A lament for NB’s late ‘Pigeon Hotel’ A sad moment has arrived for yours truly.

This is surely my final piece for the paper about the late and lamented Pigeon Hotel, at the corner of 11th Avenue and 102nd Street, which was finally demolished last week.

Of course, this was not the real name of this property, which actually consisted of two buildings.

It’s had a wide range of owners and tenants over the years. The location has been home for a funeral home, a furniture store, CJNB radio, a bus station, a dental office, a dance studio and restaurants, among others.

But it was after the fire at the old Dynasty restaurant that the properties entered their final, most notorious phase as a symbol of urban blight.

I got to know about this building from frequent phone calls the newsroom would get from outraged local residents who complained about the mess made on the streets by the pigeon population in the building.

I decided to take a look at it one day and saw for myself the pigeons flying in and out of the windows and hanging out on the roof.

The pigeons were having a blast, and we filled the paper with pictures of them.

Hence, the “Pigeon Hotel.”

I know referring to this place as the Pigeon Hotel is disrespectful to all the former legitimate owners and tenants of that property. But the reality is this was exactly what this place had become.

It belonged to the pigeons, and they were having a far better time than the human population who cleaned up after them.

What outraged people the most was that City Hall seemed to be doing absolutely nothing about this building, even though they owned it through tax enforcement. Meanwhile, the City was issuing cleanup and demolition orders to these other private properties. To the public this reeked of hypocrisy.

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Awaiting demolition.

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The reality was City Hall did want to do something, but the adjoining building was still privately-owned and there were legal roadblocks associated with that.

Personally, I thought the entire situation was a disgrace. These buildings were doing more damage to the city’s reputation than any crime statistics ever did.

I know a segment of North Battleford firmly believes the city’s image problems could all go away with more positive coverage. You bet, this city has image problems, but it didn’t start with the media or social media.

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their own eyes right there on 11th Avenue and 102nd Street, and elsewhere in the city.

I experienced this myself when I came for my job interview at the News-Optimist in 2008. After it was

over, I took a drive around to see what the place was about.

Of course, I made the mistake of driving down 11th Avenue, and saw this bombed-out old building with a sign on the front with an arrow pointing towards the long-departed “South Vietnam Restaurant.”

Honestly, I was appalled.

Others visiting this city at the time didn’t just notice decrepitude there. It was at the Marlborough Hotel, at that vacant gas station on 100th Street, at vacant buildings on 100th and 101st Street, and on and on. Even the airport was falling apart.

But the “Pigeon Hotel” was the worst.

It was a living, asbestosbreathing symbol of an attitude of “letting things go” that had gripped the city for too long – one of neglect and disrespect towards properties all over North Battleford.

Looking back, this had to be a prime contributor to the “broken window syndrome” that has afflicted this community.

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The final fate of these buildings on 11th Avenue and 102nd Street is nothing short of a tragedy.

This was a heritage site in the city of North Battleford with a rich and colourful history spanning a century.

But because it was allowed to fall into such disrepair in the first place, nothing could be done to save it – something three separate developers found out in recent years when they tried and failed to find viable ways to rehabilitate the buildings.

The fire at Jesus is Alive and the demolition of the Marlborough and now the 11th Avenue properties have been painful lessons for the city to learn about the need to preserve its heritage. City officials need to take a hard look at how it deals with heritage properties, so other historic buildings won’t meet the same end.

My point is: don’t let this happen again. Do not allow the building that you work, or eat, or play or conduct business in to suffer this fate.

Otherwise your building, too, could one day become known to the community as the “Pigeon Hotel.”

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the issues will just escalate and encourage more vandalism, littering, petty crime and other negative activity.

Residents know North Battleford has been gripped by vandalism, graffiti, and crime problems – exactly the issues “broken window syndrome” leads to. I firmly believe the “Pigeon Hotel” was a prime contributor to all of that.

The good news is people throughout North Battleford realized long ago that things had to change.

Local residents and City Hall are all on the same page – they all are demanding better from residents and from themselves in making the city look more livable, with initiatives towards community gardens, towards helping vandalism victims clean up their properties and in the overall efforts to improve the downtown area.

Slowly but surely, downtown is on the way back, and decrepit buildings have either been renovated or removed.

Today, the Pigeon Hotel is gone.

The sad thing is the situation should never have been allowed to get to this point.

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A gardener’s double trouble: Shady and dry

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Shade is one thing, but when combined with dry conditions, it can be a challenge for even the most experienced gardener. It can be a literal wasteland where not even weeds will grow. But it need not be a dark, dusty and empty space. There are techniques that will reduce the impacts of drought (even under a large spruce) as well as perennials that tolerate dry shade.

Dry shade is usually encountered under thick impenetrable tree canopies such as Colorado blue spruce, under roof and porch overhangs, or on the east and north sides of buildings (most of our summer rains come from the west or south).

Step one: improve the moisture holding capacity of the soil by amending it with organic matter like compost,

peat moss or well-rotted manure. What little moisture that falls there naturally will be held in the ground longer.

You may not be able to add a lot of organic matter to the soil under trees because of dense shallow root systems.

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Step three: add a layer of organic mulch (8 – 10 cm deep) to trap moisture in the soil, preventing it from simply evaporating, and to keep the root systems cool in the summer and protected in winter. Mulch will also hide much of your irrigation system. Keep the mulch away from direct contact with tree trunks. Too much moisture may cause tree bark to root, leading to poor vigour and even death of your trees.

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The following herbaceous perennials will survive dry shade, but will generally perform better when provided with additional moisture.

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Bigroot cranesbill geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum): this one grows seemingly anywhere: sun, shade, dry, moist. Clump-forming perennial with deep green leaves; reaches 30 – 45 cm (depending on cultivar); lose

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North Stars 2015-16 season begins Tuesday

By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter

The long offseason is over.

Tuesday night the Battlefords North Stars welcome the Kindersley Klippers in their first pre-season action of the 2015-16 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season, a day North Stars head coach and general manager Kevin Hasselberg has been waiting a long time for.

“This is a day we’ve been waiting for ever since last season ended,” Hasselberg said. “We want to establish what kind of team we’re going to be this season, but more importantly we want

to make sure the players that are here in camp are going to be able to play that way.”

All North Stars hopefuls are in the Battlefords, as they took part in office fitness testing Sunday.

Even though the pre-season games don’t have any statistical effect on the regular season, Hasselberg says they’re still games teams want to win.

“You always want to win, that’s why we compete and that’s why the game is competitive,” he said. “Regardless of the situtation, [the players] have to be at their best every time they hit the ice right from the first pre-season game to the

last game of the season.”

The North Stars currently have 36 players at camp, and will make cuts to get that number down to between 23 and 25 by the start of the season.

“We’ve got a lot of hard work in front of us, every one of these kids in camp right now are quality people,” he said. “They’re going to test us as much as we test them, and I think that’s what’s really exciting about the competition of pre-season and camp. It’s going to be a challenge to make sure that we ice the most competitive roster possible.”

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Stars have had offensive success in the past, a trend Hasselberg hopes continues into the season.

“We want to play a puck possession hockey game,” he said. “We want to make sure in a 60-minute hockey game, we’re carrying the puck for 35- or 40-minutes a game. It’s an exciting brand of hockey our fans will appreciate but it’s not going to come without a few headaches along the way. We like the skill level of our camp, we think we’ve got some highly creative players and we’ve also got some eager players who might not have played that style of hockey over the last few seasons that we’re going to be patient with and we’re looking forward to teaching.”

The departure of Spencer Trembley opens the window of opportunity for Cut Knife’s Ryan Rewerts to grab the starting job in goal for the North Stars, though Hasselberg says nothing is given.

“Ryan wasn’t the starter last year and we want him to be that player this year,” he said. “Like anything in competitive sports you have to earn the right to be what you want to be. You have to earn the right to be successful and both he and Taryn [Kotchorek] have to earn their positions on this hockey team and we look forward to them two dueling it out.”

Last season, Rewerts

appeared in 21 games posting a 2.70 GAA and a .920 save percentage with an 8-8-1 record.

Kotchorek, a North Battleford native, played last season with the Battlefords midget AA Barons, posting an 8-11-3 record with a 3.68 GAA in 25 games. He served as the backup for the North Stars for a few games last season when Trembley went down with an injury.

While every sports team’s long-term goal is to win a championship, Hasselberg says looking that far down the road isn’t the best course of action.

“We’re going to set individual goals with our players, we’re going to create a vision both long-term and short-term,” Hasselberg said. “Right now our goal is to have a very successful hockey camp and get to know our players on a personal level and know exactly what makes them tick while giving them the opportunity to get to know us as a staff.”

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Monday also featured video sessions for the players.

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Riders 2015 season now officially a write-off Quite obviously, it’s a disaster.

With their season on life support, the Saskatchewan Roughriders came up with one of the most uninspired efforts in years Sunday in Ottawa, which ultimately led to an embarrassing 3513 defeat.

The Riders’ record dropped to 0-9 and virtually any hope the season can be saved was lost.

Why? Because no indication was given that this trainwreck of a season is anywhere close to being turned around.

The Riders won the coin toss at the outset of Sunday’s game but deferred to the second half, which gave Ottawa the ball. They promptly moved 82 yards in just five plays for a 7-0 lead before rookie Rider quarterback Brett Smith even got a chance to touch the ball.

You’ll hear a lot about Brett Smith coming up.

After a prompt two-andout by the Rider offense in their opening series (which

ider Insider with 620 CKRM’s ‘Voice of the Riders’ Rod Pedersen included the first of 10 RedBlacks sacks on the day), Ottawa then put together a 78yard drive that culminated in another touchdown. 14-0 Ottawa before the game was eight minutes old.

Ready to play on defense?

Hardly.

But the game turned in the second quarter. The Riders got on the board with rookie Naaman Roosevelt’s first career touchdown, a nine-yard pass from Brett Smith, 2:36 into the second quarter. 14-10 RedBlacks.

However seven minutes later an ill-advised Smith pass was intercepted in the Ottawa endzone.

He was given the hook.

That’s ok, we thought.

Back-up Tino Sunseri would get a look for a couple of series and then Smith would be back in there.

That, apparently, was the plan initially.

Sunseri’s first drive seemed successful enough until Rider kicker Paul McCallum clanked the upright on a 35-yard attempt late in the half.

The teams went into the break with Ottawa still up 14-10.

Surely we’d see Brett Smith, the rookie gunslinger from Wyoming who’s gaining more and more Rider fans with every snap, in the second half, right?

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Wrong.

Saskatchewan had six possessions in the second half and Sunseri quarterbacked them all. As the Riders fumbled the ball away time and again, as offensive linemen went down like flies and the Ottawa sacks mounted, it turned into an incredibly wretched display.

All the while, Smith stood stoically on the Rider sidelines while clutching his helmet.

Definition of the word stoic: a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion.

We were assured in the broadcast booth that Smith was indeed not injured.

So why wouldn’t he come back into the game? He represented the Riders’ best chance to win, no?

“There was a thought to putting him back in but things transpired that made it a moot point so we stuck with Tino,” Riders coach

Corey Chamblin told 620 CKRM after the game. “I’ll leave it at that. It started temporary but ended up being longer than that.”

When asked again hours after the game, the Roughriders refused to reveal what “transpired” with Smith on the sidelines.

That’s fine. That opens the door for us to speculate.

And my guess is that Smith told off whoever made the decision to yank him from the game. Could it have been offensive coordinator Jacques Chapdelaine or Chamblin himself? At this point, it doesn’t matter.

And, if true, how could you blame Smith? His defensive teammates were missing tackles left and right and early on gave the Riders no chance to win.

And Smith throws one interception and gets pulled?

It would seem inexplicable, but then again no one can explain what’s gone so horribly wrong week in

and week out in the worst Roughrider season in nearly 40 years.

“There was some good things in all phases but as a team we lost,” Chamblin shrugged afterwards. “Not enough guys rose to the occasion to win this game.”

How many guys rising to the occasion is it going to take to win a game? You can’t fire 44 players but you can fire one coach and Chamblin was asked afterwards if he expects to be directing this football club in next week’s Labour Day Classic against Winnipeg Sunday at Mosaic Stadium.

“Every week I come into this whether we’re 8-2 or 0-9, the decision is never mine,” Chamblin said incredibly calmly. “I still come to work and do what I need to do. The decision doesn’t lie in my hands.”

Your guess is as good as mine as to whether or not he’s on the sidelines come Sunday.

By Craig Beauchemin

culminating in an SJHL MVP award in 2012 after scoring 42 goals and adding 44 assists.

Both players then went to their NCAA Div. 1 schools, Tatchell at the University of Anchorage-Alaska, and Gervias at the Minnesota State University Mankato.

Gervais has increased his offensive production in each of his first three seasons, exploding for 27 goals in just 40 games last season. That placed him second in the entire NCAA, finishing only behind Nashville Predators prospect Jimmy Vesey of Harvard.

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Last season Tatchell scored seven goals and added 15 assists in 34 games.

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Battlefords natives set for final NCAA seasons Sports Reporter

Bryce Gervais and Blake Tatchell took different paths to get to the NCAA. Gervais played both his midget and junior hockey away from home, playing two seasons with the Prince Albert Mintos before spending three seasons in the British Columbia Hockey League with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks and Penticton Vees, winning a league title in 2012.

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OBITUARIES DR. MADHAV K. SAS (SAHASRABUDDHE) – M.B.B.S, M.R.C.S, L.R.C.P, L.M.C.C, F.R.C.S(E), F.R.C.S(C): Madhav was born July 22, 1936 in Satara, India. He earned his initial medical degree in 1961 from the University of Poona in India. It was during this initial training that he began to develop an interest in surgery. This interest soon grew into a passion and in 1962 he moved to the United Kingdom to pursue his goal of becoming a general surgeon. His goal was realized in 1967 when he obtained his fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland. He continued to practice as a surgeon at various postings throughout the United Kingdom until 1972. During this time in England he met his soon to be wife, Christine. They were married in 1967. In 1972 Madhav and his young family decided to embark on a new adventure and move to Canada. They moved to Biggar, Saskatchewan where he practiced general medicine as well as surgery. In 1974, Madhav obtained his Canadian Specialist Certificate in General Surgery. In 1977 and although he enjoyed his time and the many friends that he made while in Biggar, his passion for surgery led him to North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Madhav was able to practice full time as a general surgeon at the Battlefords Union Hospital until his retirement in 2000. In addition to academics, Madhav had many interests including cricket and music. He was an accomplished player of the Indian tabla drum. His love of music continued throughout his life.

While living in North Battleford, Madhav developed another passion (some might call obsession) for golf. He spent countless hours on the driving range and on the course. He was never shy to dispense wisdom and the key to a good golf grip. Madhav was always happiest when he was surrounded by his family especially his grandchildren: Matthew, Alexandra, Kiara and Kaden. Madhav is survived by his wife of 47 years, Christine; His son Rahul, wife Wendy and their daughters, Alexandra and Kiara; His daughter Nina and her son Matthew; His daughter Sunita, her husband David and step-son, Kaden. He is also survived by his sister Indu Kulkarni along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all of the staff at the Battlefords Union Hospital and Prairie North District Home Care for their excellent care and compassion. We would like to especially thank Dr. M.C. Khurana at BUH for always being there when Madhav was in need. Thank you to Dr. D.W. Cockcroft at RUH for his many years of treatment of Madhav’s respiratory issues. Thanks also go to the numerous colleagues and specialists who treated Madhav over the years. Although too numerous to name, you will not be forgotten. A close friend of Madhav described him as a gentleman and a gentle man, and anyone who knew him would agree. Madhav; Dad; Grandad you will be missed, but never forgotten. A reception in honour of Madhav was held on Saturday, August 29 from 1 – 3 pm at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Saskatchewan Abilities Council or The Lung Association of Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Condolences to the family can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com ____________________________________________________

FUNERAL SERVICES

LAWRENCE: Kathleen Marie Lawrence passed away at the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at the age of 61 years. Kathleen leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Jay; 3 children, Lee (Heather) Lawrence, Glen (Danelle) Lawrence and Angelina (Xaviour) Campbell; granddaughter, Sadie Campbell; brothers, Richard (Islay) Shortland and Dennis (Darlene) Shortland; sister-in-law, Marg Shortland; brother-in-law, Grant Lawrence; several nieces and nephews, as well as several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Mabel Shortland; brother, Melvin Shortland; and parents-in-law, Richard and Josephine Lawrence. Kathleen was born July 1, 1954, the youngest child and only daughter of William and Mabel Shortland. She was raised along with her three older brothers; Melvin, Richard, and Dennis on the family farm southwest of Briercrest, Saskatchewan. Kathleen attended Briercrest School and after graduating from Grade 12, began working at Kresge’s in Moose Jaw where she met her husband-to-be Jay Lawrence. In the summer of 1973, Kathleen began her career with CIBC in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She married Jay on July 19, 1974 and moved to Red Deer, Alberta. In 1976 Lee was born in Red Deer and by 1977 the family moved to Turtleford, Saskatchewan. The family was completed with Glen in 1980 and Angelina in 1984. Kathleen enjoyed reading, playing piano, knitting, being a mom, baking, family vacations, and gardening. The memorial service for Kathleen was held at The Good Shepherd Church, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Don Skinner officiating. Gloria and Randy Kanten read a heartfelt tribute during the service. The hymns sung were “In the Garden” and “Morning has Broken,” along with the choir solo “Let There Be Peace on Earth” accompanied by organist, Bev Meikle. A piano solo, “Tears in Heaven,” was played by her daughter, Angelina Campbell. The honorary pallbearers were, Brie Shortland, Candace Shortland, Andrea McQueen, Christina Doepker, Elaine Shortland, Sadie Campbell and all of Kathy’s family and friends who shared in her life throughout the years. The active pallbearers were Michael Shortland, Dean Shortland, Todd McQueen, Grant Doepker, Steven Shortland, Patrick Shortland and Jim Drewlo. Donations in memory of Kathleen may be made to the Lloydminster SPCA, North Battleford Humane Society or to a Charity of the Donor’s Choice. Funeral arrangements were administered by McCaw Funeral Services Ltd. Of Lloydminster, Alberta.

CARD OF THANKS The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all doctors and staff at Riverside Health Complex and the staff of C.O.P.S at Battefords Union Hospital. We would also like to thank all those who called, visited, brought food, flowers, and/or donated to a charity in Kathy’s memory. Thank you to Reverend Don Skinner, Bev Meikle, the Choir, as well as, Joel and Dave McCaw along with their staff for providing a compassionate and heartfelt memorial service. ____________________________________________________

FUNERAL SERVICES

Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium 2741 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK 306-445-7570

Trevor Watts - Director/Owner

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SAS: It is with sadness the family of Dr. Madhav Sas, beloved husband of Christine Sas, announce his passing with family by his side Monday, August 24, 2015 at the Battlefords Union Hospital. By personal request, there will not be a public Service. It is the families request that memorial donations be considered to The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, The Saskatchewan. Abilities Council or The Lung Association Of Saskatchewan. Condolences to the family can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306446-4200)

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ANNIVERSARIES

Paul & Bernice Oborowsky

Please join us as we celebrate our

50th Wedding Anniversary

on Sunday, September 6th, 2015 at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway Avenue, North Battleford, SK Come and Go Tea 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

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TRAVEL

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Sealed bids marked “Bid for Village Shop & Office” will be received at the Maymont Village Office up to 5:00 pm CST, September 8, 2015.

The work involves new construction of a shop/office in the Village of Maymont on Lots 10 & 11 Block 4.

Contract documents are available at the Maymont Village Office for pick up by interested General Contractors, or by e-mail request at villageofmaymont@sasktel.net

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REGISTRATIONS

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Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus invites you to an informal guest night filled with singing harmony, fun and fellowship.

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Tuesday, September 8th 7:00 pm

Third Avenue United Church Phone: (306) 445-9839 or (306) 445-1912 real women. real harmony. real fun T H E

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Please have your child’s information ready as well as your Cash/Cheque payment ready.

Fees: 45 minute class (Ages 2-5) $135.00 1 hour class (Ages 6-18) $150.00 Fees above incude the annual membership fees for GymSask ($24) and Gym Canada ($6)

BGC is excited about our 2015-16 Pre-Competitive/ Competitive Junior Olympic Team ask for more details.

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Denise Bernier Administrator Village of Maymont Box 160 Maymont, Sask. S0M1T0 306-389-2077

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Village of Maymont TAX TITLE PROPERTY FOR SALE Tenders will be received by the Village Office, PO Box 160, Maymont, Sask S0M1T0, up to 5:00 pm C.S.T. on Tuesday October 13, 2015 for the following property: Legal Description: Lots 19 and 20, Block 12, Plan B4055 Civic Address: 119-3rd Avenue South/121-3rd Avenue South Parcel Size: 100 Feet X 125 Feet This property is to be sold on as “as is” basis. There are no warranties offered or implied on the condition of the property.

The Village of Maymont reserves the right to reject any or all offers. No conditional bids will be accepted. This property is fully serviced. The successful bidder will be required to pay an additional & refundable $5000.00 over and above the sale price as commitment to build on the property. This will be refunded upon hook up of town utilities to the permanent structure.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope upon which it clearly indicates the legal description and address of the property. The tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque, trust cheque or bank draft in the amount of 10% of the bid. Deposits will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The date of possession and adjustment of taxes, shall be set as of the date of transfer. Failure by the successful bidder to conclude the transaction will result in forfeiture of the deposit as liquidated damages. For more information, contact the municipal office at 306-389-2077.

Denise Bernier - Administrator Village of Maymont

Village of Maymont TAX TITLE PROPERTY FOR SALE Tenders will be received by the Village Office, PO Box 160, Maymont, Sask S0M1T0, up to 5:00 pm C.S.T. on Tuesday October 13, 2015 for the following property: Legal Description: Lots 8 and 9, Block 9, Plan B4055 Civic Address: 117 Main Street Parcel Size: 60 FEET X 130 FEET This property is to be sold on as “as is” basis. There are no warranties offered or implied on the condition of the property. The Village of Maymont reserves the right to reject any or all offers. No conditional bids will be accepted. This property is fully serviced. The successful bidder will be required to pay an additional & refundable $5000.00 over and above the sale price as commitment to build on the property. This will be refunded upon hook up of Town utilities to the permanent structure.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope upon which it clearly indicates the legal description and address of the property. The tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque, trust cheque or bank draft in the amount of 10% of the bid. Deposits will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The date of possession and adjustment of taxes, shall be set as of the date of transfer. Failure by the successful bidder to conclude the transaction will result in forfeiture of the deposit as liquidated damages. For more information, contact the municipal office at 306-389-2077.

Denise Bernier - Administrator Village of Maymont

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Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.

Permanent Full-Time eHealth Coordinator

Permanent Full-Time Executive Assistant

is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant and is seeking a

The eHealth Coordinator will lead the modernization of BRT6HC Inc. regarding eHealth and telehealth programs by possessing organizational awareness; working closely with the Information Technology (IT) department; and by developing and coordinating BRT6HC Inc. eHealth and telehealth programs.

The eHealth Coordinator will participate in facilitator training for clinical educational and administrative uses in all locations and will also participate in the provincial Tele Health Coordinator groups and maintain the program throughout its development and assist with further implementation of integrated peripherals and telehealth service, patient camera and others as they become available.

Qualifications • Business Administration or Social Sciences or Health Science degree • Equivalent/relevant years of experience will be considered • Proficient computer skills • Facilitation skills • Policy Development • Communication, organization and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently • Must possess a valid driver’s license • Must provide a current criminal record check • Confidentiality is essential • Knowledge of and sensitivity to the First Nations language, culture and traditions Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 pm, September 4, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 937-6767 Email resumés to: recruitment@BRT6HC.ca

Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Battleford’s Family Health Centre, located in downtown North Battleford is seeking applications for an HIV/AIDS prevention project called Bridging the Divide: Empowerment through Informed Choices.

Part-Time Peer Outreach Worker will be recruited for employment

Job Summary The Peer Outreach Worker will support their peers in increasing the awareness of the risk factors associated with getting HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections. As a team member of the Peer Outreach Team, the Peer Outreach Worker will enhance the programming of the project by informing team members on effective sexual health services for youth. The Peer Outreach Worker will work under the general supervision of the BFHC Site Manager and the direct supervision of the Outreach Worker.

Responsibilities: • To participate and lead in the creation of a youth-led magazine on sexual and reproductive health.

• Conduct peer outreach into the community in order to increase their knowledge and help their peers use safer sexual health practices and harm reduction techniques.

• To develop and lead in summer youth groups focusing on sexual and reproductive health.

• Sit as a youth representative on the Bridging the Divide Steering Committee.

• Encourages youth to use appropriate sexual health services.

The successful candidate must be: • Able to speak with their peers about healthy sexuality in an appropriate manner.

• Reliable, punctual, trustworthy and non-judgmental.

• Able to interact with a diverse group of people and have excellent people skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Able to work as an effective team member and to work independently, in a self motivated manner.

• Able to plan and facilitate educational sessions.

• Able to work flexible hours.

Hours of Work The position will work 10 hours per week from the months of September to June, and 20 hours per week for July and August.

Closing date for applications is 4:00 pm Friday, September 04, 2015.

Submit a cover letter and resumé with 3 references to: Human Resources Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Email: recruitment@BRT6HC.ca For more information please contact Kent Lindgren at 306-937-6810.

BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. fosters and promotes a safe work environment.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant and is seeking a

Family Health Worker

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre is seeking applications for a Family Health Worker for Red Pheasant First Nation on a full-time permanent basis (35 hours/week).

Job Summary Under the direction of the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Home Visiting Field Supervisor and in partnership with the Healthy Family Program team, the HOME VISITOR will: • provide supportive home visiting services to expectant mothers and families within their community • assist families in accessing services needed • provide information regarding healthy lifestyle choices during pregnancy • provide dental services as per program requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Demonstrated maturity • Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent • Knowledge and awareness of cultural values and practices within the community • Awareness of and demonstrated ability to relate to families facing multiple challenges relating to parenting • Positive attitude • Good written and oral communication skills • Ability to work in a team environment • Valid driver’s license required • Access to an insured vehicle during working hours is required Hours of Work • 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday Please submit a cover letter and resumé, stating qualifications, experience and three references by 4:00 p.m. Sept.8, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 937-6767 Email resumés to: recruitment@BRT6HC.ca For further information regarding the position contact: Camille Favel (306) 937-6700.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant and is seeking a

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant provides confidential and complex administrative and analytical support and assistance in ensuring compliance with administrative and regulatory reporting requirements to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Principle Accountabilities: • Establish and coordinate administrative policies and procedures for Executive Director and Board of Directors; including analysis of incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports, preparation and submission of summary briefs and reports to Directors and Board of Directors • Coordinate public relations activities, sponsorship requests and research and analysis functions • Prepare, edit and proof correspondence, presentations, brochures, publications, reports and related material • Coordinate and provide overall direction for the Annual Meeting and Accreditation ensuring all administrative and legal requirements are met • Confidentiality is essential Education and Competencies: • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills • Highly organized and an analytical thinker • Knowledge of the organization, health care and First Nations language, culture and traditions • Minimum one year post secondary certificate in related discipline; 3 to 4 years job related experience or an equivalent combination education and experience BRT6HC offers comprehensive benefits including a matched contribution pension plan, excellent leave accruals beyond legislated requirements and a competitive salary within a 6 step grid. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by email, fax or mail by 4:00 pm Monday, September 14, 2015.

Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan, S9A 3W2 Fax 306-937-6767 Email resumés to: recruitment@BRT6HC.ca For more information please contact Patricia Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director at 306.937.6700.

BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Tuesday, Sept. 1 & Tuesday, Sept. 8

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes will be held on August 11, 18, 25, September 1 & 8 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Kellie Heidel 306-446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

Tuesday, September 8

Senior’s Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall 1942, 98th Street, North Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Entertainment by Dick Scotton & Marilyn McGown. Lunch & bingo. All seniors welcome.

Saturday, September 12

North Battleford Community presents Dances of India. An evening showcasing local talent at the Dekker Centre, 623 Carlton Trail, North Battleford. Food, clothing and jewellery also available. For tickets call (306) 445-7700 ext. 2.

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The search for peace is often on our minds A number of topics are often in the news. One is the economy. People are worried about whether they’ll be able to keep paying rent and put food on the table. Another common subject is terrorism and the threat posed by conflicts in various places around the globe. Stated another way, the latter concerns a search for peace. Read the newspaper, or watch the news on television, and peace is discussed repeatedly as something that’s desired and too often lacking. It keeps coming up.

The Scriptures deal with the spiritual dimension of the subject hundreds of times. Fifty-eight of the 66 books of the Bible have something to say about peace. And dozens of our hymns make reference to it as well.

If you are a regular reader of this column, you may know there is more than one hymn with the title of today’s selection, Wonderful Peace.

Why is it such a frequent theme in the spiritual realm as well as the secular world? Again, it’s because peace is something we want, and so often don’t have. Augustine said, long ago, “Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in Thee.”

Without God, the heart is

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an empty well and all of life is out of joint.

Attempts are made, of course, to find a substitute.

Money and possessions, pleasures – licit and illicit — a relentless climb to new heights of power and success, none can take the Lord’s place. Even friendship’s bonds, warm and wonderful in themselves, cannot do what God can do. He has put eternity in the hearts of men (Ecc. 3:11). Unlike the animals, we have an eternal spirit and a capacity to have a relationship with the eternal God. But it would be naive and short-sighted to claim no Christian has a struggle to maintain inner peace.

Through personal faith in Christ, we gain peace with God. (Rom. 5:1) But only through an ongoing walk of faith that commits life’s challenges and obstacles to Him in prayer (Phil. 4:6-7), and claims His daily grace

(Heb. 4:15-16), can we have inner serenity and live peacefully. Author George Sanville says, “peace is frictionless motion.” Too many of us find instead that

we’re regularly, and painfully, scraped and scoured by life’s troubles.

The song Wonderful Peace was written by Warren Cornell, who was born in Michigan in 1858.

Cornell was a pastor, an evangelist, an eloquent preacher and a poet. But the creation of this hymn involved another pastor as well.

Rev. William Cooper (1861-1938) was conducting a camp meeting in Wisconsin in 1889. It was a time of special blessing for all in attendance. Among those gathered was Warren Cor-

nell, who remained sitting in the large tent used for the meetings after others had gone. Following a period of meditation, he jotted down some lines describing the peace of God in the heart of the believer. Leaving the tent afterward, he didn’t realize he’d dropped the paper on which he’d written.

Pastor Cooper entered the tent an hour or two later and spotted that piece of paper. He picked it up, likely in the process of tidying the tent for the next service.

But he was fascinated by what he saw written there.

It was the rough beginnings

of a poem. He not only sat down and completed the lines of verse, he went to the organ and wrote a tune for them.

That is how Wonderful Peace came to be. It says, “Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight / Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm; / In celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls / O’er my soul like an infinite calm. / What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace, / Buried deep in the heart of my soul, / So secure that no power can mine it away, / While the years of eternity roll!”

Can you understand me?

“Excuse me, sir,” I spoke to the man pushing his buggy in the dairy aisle. “I love languages and I couldn’t help but overhear you folks,” I said. “What language were you speaking?”

I admit a wave of embarrassment swept over me when they both smiled and he responded, “it was French”. “French,” I said to myself, “why didn’t I know that? I studied that language for years!”

I’ve put it down to the possibility that they spoke a slightly different dialect or, as a last resort, to the

fact that my hearing isn’t quite as good as it once was. In any case I put on a great show and we conversed for a few minutes en français. It felt good.

Earlier this morning I’d greeted a member of our congregation in my limited German vocabulary.

We chatted for a while and

I felt rather pleased with myself that, although English is my mother tongue, I’m not totally restricted to that mode of communication. As I’ve already stated, I truly enjoy listening to languages; understanding everything that is being said doesn’t even matter that much because no translation is required to grasp the power of a smile or the pain of shattered dreams.

In a world where technology facilitates global communication, too many voices go unheard; disguised as successful

and in control, too many broken hearts struggle in silence. No matter what the language, hurting people need someone to love them unconditionally.

When I was growing up the message of the church I attended was that God was primarily interested in my “being good” and my job was to live up to that criteria. Thankfully I’ve learned that the central message of the gospel, in any language, is that God so loved the world, He sent Jesus Christ to impart the message of salvation.

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When Mom and Dad were married, it was for forever. People kept the promise “’til death do us part” in that generation.

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Mom never removed her ring. It is a thin band of gold that is part of a two-ring set. She removed her engagement ring when baking bread, painting or any kind of dirty work. The gold band remained on her finger. Always.

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At the time, it would have cost at least as much to replace the diamond, as it would to get an entirely new set of rings. The gold band remained where Dad had placed it all of those years prior. And they bought a new set of rings for her to wear, in addition to the original band of gold.

Eventually, Mom had a garnet put into her original engagement ring and kept it many more years.

There came a time when she gathered all of her adult children together. During our visit, she went through her jewelry box and gave each of us something that was precious to her. She gave me her original engagement ring, the engagement ring Dad had given to her and placed on her finger. I was awe struck, to have been given such a precious gift.

We spoke of other things at the time, such as her wedding band. She specifically told us she wanted to wear it forever. Of course this was her decision to make and hers alone. We all knew the story of the band of gold that was placed on her finger forever. And forever it would remain. We honored, respected and wholeheartedly agreed with her choice.

We knew it was the right

LIFE as I know it

By Colleen Crawford thing to do.

I love the story of that most simple band of gold that has remained on Mom’s hand from the moment the words “With this ring, I thee wed” were uttered.

Now, we live in a day and age where bigger is better when it comes to engagement rings. We live in a disposable society where marriages rarely last forever. There is much too much energy spent on the size of the diamond in the engagement ring. There is so much status given to a set of rings which may or may not stay on that finger forever.

When people talk of engagement and wedding rings, my mind always returns to the gold band Dad placed on Mom’s hand on their wedding day. A day that was not full of the pomp and ceremony of today’s weddings. A personal vow made in front of Dad’s brother and Mom’s sister.

The promise they made was to each other. It was made for forever. They meant what they said. That simple band of gold symbolized their promise and that ring remained on Mom’s finger.

Remained, yes, past tense.

A few birthdays ago, I received a bulky card from Mom in the mail. I assumed she had found a unique card that explained the bulk.

I don’t even know if there is a word to describe what I felt when I opened her card and found her original wedding band enclosed. My heart cracked a little. That ring was hers.

Forever. And she entrusted

“forever” to me.

It was the most precious gift I have ever received, second only, to her engagement ring that comes off my hand only for repairs.

I was already blessed and I knew it. This was almost too much.

There is no gem in this world I would trade for this simple band of gold and all it symbolizes to me.

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Storing tender bulbs for the next season Now that summer seems to be almost over, there are still a few chores that should be completed. If you enjoyed the glory of tender summer flowering bulbs, it is now time to give those bulbs some special treatment in order for us to preserve them so we can enjoy their beauty again next year.

Tender bulbs are those plants that have fleshy storage structures (bulbs, corms, tubers and roots) which will meet their demise over winter if they are not brought indoors out of the extremely cold winter temperatures. It is important to dig up these structures and bring them into a warmer area for storage throughout the winter.

For most of the plants that we may grow it is best that they be lifted after the foliage is killed by frost or has dried up. Dig the bulb structures carefully to ensure that they are not damaged. Loosen the soil on all sides of the plant before lifting the clump of roots and soil without damage. Cuts or other damage will allow disease organisms to enter which is not advisable for good storage.

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by Patricia Hanbidge

Saskatoon School of Horticulture

The Calla Lily. Photo by Patricia Hanbidge

to gently wash the soil away from the root tissue. Gladiolas are a special condition in that they should not be washed but allowed to dry thoroughly before gently removing any soil that is adhering.

Most bulbs will need a curing period before storage. Dahlias, cannas, callas and caladium need a short period of drying for one to three days in a room that is away from direct sunlight and winds that are drying.

Gladiolas and oxalis will need about three weeks of drying at just under room temperature in a dry but well ventilated area. Ensure you examine all tissues and those that are infested or soft should likely be discarded.

It is important to label all stored plant material to ensure there is no confusion in spring. I personally like using paper bags for storage as labels are easily written on the outside. Throughout the storage period, check regularly for any rotting or other damage.

Acidanthera spp. is a

corm and should be stored at around 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (1.6 to 4.4 C) Begonia x tuberhybrida is a tuberous root and should be stored at about 50 degrees F (10 C). Store is sphagnum peat moss or vermiculite.

Caladium bicolor is a tuber and should be stored at about 50 degrees F (10 C).

Cure with remaining foliage and store in peat or vermiculite.

Zantedeschia spp. or Calla Lily is a rhizome and should be stored at about 50 degrees F (10 C). If possible let foliage dry off a few days before digging. Store in sphagnum, peat or vermiculate Canna x generalis is a rhizome and should be stored between 40 and 50 degrees F (4.4 to 10 C). Dig after frost has damaged foliage and plant has dried a few days after digging.

Dahlia hybrids are a tuberous root and should be stored between 40 and 50 degrees F (4.4 to 10 C). Cure in high humidity and pack roots in sphagnum to avoid

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Gladiolus hybrids are a corm and should be stored between 35 and 40 degrees F (1.6 to 4.4 C). Cure 2 to 3 weeks prior to storage.

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