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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Dekker Centre season promises variety

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Tickets are available for a new Dekker Centre season, and like every year it promises to bring variety to the Battlefords.

The Claire Lynch Band is the first act in the main stage season, whom Dekker Centre General Manager Kali Weber calls a “seasoned musician and an excellent person to kick off the season with.” Lynch has sung backup and du-

ets with Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt and Patty Loveless, and the Claire Lynch band is known for its bluegrass music. The Claire Lynch Band takes the stage Friday, Sept. 28.

Heather Rankin is the next main stage performer on Friday, Oct. 12. Rankin, a member of the Rankin family, is performing a combination of the songs she did with the family and original material by her and others. The Rankin Family’s Celtic-inspired

music was a folk festival mainstay whose family members branched off to their own careers, although they still collaborate.

Whitehorse gallops into town six days later on Oct. 18, bringing their folk/roots/rock blend. The two faces of the band, Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland who hail from Hamilton, Ont., established themselves as singer/ songwriters before joining together. The couple is also married.

Weber said she’s excited for Whitehorse and expects it to “bring in a younger crowd.” There is already interest in the group, Weber said, “and could be an easy sell and a fun night out.”

Former general manager Moe McGuinty had a finger on the pulse of Maple Blues Award winners, and three are performing this year.

David Vest and Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne perform Friday, Nov. 16 and

Saskatchewan’s own Suzie Vinnick (who has won 10 Maple Blues Awards) is coming Feb. 23 in the new year. Blues piano maestros Vest and Wayne promise a boogie-woogie night along with some stories about their years of experience.

Vinnick is currently on a tour hitting many places in Ontario featuring dates in big cities (Toronto, Hamilton) along with shows in smaller areas. She has been described as one of the most important art-

ists on the Canadian roots and blues scene.

Tribute shows this year include Forever Country, “a rowdy, rocking musical tribute to Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain and Alan Jackson” on Oct. 26, and The Legend of George Jones featuring Duane Steele, on Nov. 22.

The season has even more to offer. For the full story see Thursday’s Regional Optimist or visit www.newsoptimist.ca

Zone Patrol Battleford bylaw officer Alain Manibal was out Friday morning making sure there were no speeders around St. Vital School. School zone and playground speed limits in town are 30 km/h. Fines for speeding in school and park zones are steep, so drivers are reminded to slow down to keep children safe and to keep their hard-earned money safe, too. Photo submitted

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Everybody has a STORY

By John Cairns newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net

Rustic Nine: 10-year anniversary

Everybody has a STORY

Perhaps the title of this feature should be “Every Golf Course has a Story.”

The story is all about the Rustic Nine golf course, which has celebrated its 10th year of operation as a nine-hole par-three course north of North Battleford.

To mark the anniversary, Sept. 1, the course was open for just $5 to anyone who wanted to golf that day between 9 a.m. and

9 p.m. Closest-to-the-pin prizes were available.

What began as a fun addition to the farm property of Victor and Elaine Liebaert has since turned into a popular destination for area golfers.

“When we first decided to do the golf course, it was just our back yard,” said Elaine.

“This was never to be opened to the public. It

was just a family event, but then friends and family came and tried it, and they enjoyed it, and they told us we had to let other people come. So we did and every year we have more and more people that come and enjoy it.”

The land itself has been in the family a long time. Victor’s grandfather bought the land in 1926, and moved there in 1946.

It was run as a grain and cattle operation for much of its history. Golf was on the back burner.

The Liebaerts admit they weren’t all that active as golfers before building the course.

Their son, Ben, enjoyed playing golf more than anyone. They recalled that around 2004 they were watching Tiger Woods play golf one Sunday afternoon on television.

At that point, Elaine recalled, Victor turned to Ben and said, “why don’t we go out and cut a couple

of greens?”

“So they came out here, cut a couple of greens, and we’ve been golfing ever since.”

Initially, the golf holes were just recreational on a small portion of the property.

“The cattle were on one side and we golfed on the other,” said Elaine.

In 2005, the decision was made to sell the cattle.

The corrals and graineries were taken down, freeing up the space to put in even more golf holes throughout the yard.

“Victor and Ben planned it all out, where the holes would be,” said Elaine.

After family and friends saw the course and urged them to open it up to the general public, “then we got serious about it,” Elaine said.

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By Becky Doig RM about their plans and The course today connewsoptimist.news@sasktel.net council was enthusiastic sists of nine par-three about it as well. holes, as well as a clubFor the most part, it was house where snacks and just “learn as we go.” drinks are available. Golf“You learn by your mis- clubs and pull carts are takes and find out what available for rent, and there works.” are golf carts for those who The entire operation is are not able to walk far. family-owned and run — Continued on Page 6

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High-risk offender arrested in Riverview has trial date set

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Gold Eagle Casino gave back to the community last week, as they supplied students from the Boys and Girls Club with backpacks filled with school supplies. Pictured from the Gold Eagle Casino are Harris Sutherland, Kevin Sapp and Marie Graw. Photo by Josh Greschner

SIGA packs back to school excitement Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Boys and Girls Club members are starting school off right.

Wednesday, Sept. 5 was SIGA’s second annual Day of Sharing, and the organization donated backpacks containing school supplies and goodies to elementary

and high school students.

The donation took place at the Boys and Girls Club.

“We’re incredibly grateful to see kids come in and be excited about backpacks and school supplies,” Nicole Combres, Boys and Girls Club executive director, said, adding education and schooling are important “from the

Boys and Girls Club standpoint.”

“It’s absolutely amazing to see kids come in and be excited about backpacks and school supplies.”

“Gold Eagle is really proud to be part of the Battlefords,” Harris Sutherland, senior operations manager at Gold Eagle Casino, said.

charged with assault causing bodily harm and attempt to choke.

The Crown opposed his release and Shia was due to appear back in court for a bail hearing Friday morning. Shia was taken into custody after a 26-year-

old woman was brought unconscious to Battlefords Union Hospital at 4:30 a.m. Sept. 2. According to police, the victim was then transported to hospital in Saskatoon where she was listed in serious but not life threatening condition.

A high-risk offender arrested in the Riverview area Aug. 25 had a trial date set in court Thursday.

Trent Angus faces charges of possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a firearm without a licence, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and unsafe storage of a firearm.

There was been a Canada-wide warrant from Wetaskiwin, Alta. for Angus’s arrest. On Aug. 25, the RCMP Emergency Response Team was called in to arrest Angus at a residence on the 500 block of 103rd Street in North

Battleford. Angus has been in custody since that time and made his latest court appearance by closedcircuit TV from Saskatoon.

In court Thursday, defence lawyer Nick Stooshinoff (appearing by phone) requested Angus be sent back to Wetaskiwin to answer charges in that jurisdiction and that the North Battleford charges be set down for trial.

Angus’s Saskatchewan charges are set for trial Nov. 26 in North Battleford Provincial Court. The trial is expected to run the full day, with at least a dozen police officers to be called as witnesses.

The Wetaskiwin charges are the most serious

against Angus, including break and enter and aggravated assault. A separate bail hearing will be held in Wetaskiwin for the Alberta charges.

Angus, who had been serving federal time in Drumheller, Alta., is on dual federal remand.

While his remand runs to the trial date, the issue of show cause will be spoken to in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday, Oct. 15.

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this From Corner

By Becky Doig Editor

The message has been coming frequently and clearly from SGI, CAA and even the City of North Battleford communications officer — slow down in school zones.

Yes, children are back to school (sigh, another summer a fond memory) and the younger students are especially excited to be reunited with friends and are looking forward to new adventures. Their enthusiasm can cause inattention to traffic safety rules and drivers are reminded to slow down and be vigilant.

It’s sound advice, although we should have all been continuing to observe the 30 km/h zones even while school was out. But it’s easy to get lax so it’s time to shape up.

Battleford students, whom we used to say were faster than their North Battleford counterparts, are also now protected by 30 km/h zones. Drivers in the town have to adjust their driving habits to observe the 10 km/h drop in speed. It can be challenging, especially if you are used to driving a familiar route every day and may revert to auto pilot. I can attest to this from experience.

SGI’s press release is headlined “Today’s lesson: School Zones + Speeding = Dangerous and Expensive.”

The fines for those caught speeding in the zone are eyepopping. So, in addition to keeping the children safe, you can protect your wallet from a hit by obeying the limit.

And one last final piece of solid advice from SGI: “Heads up, screens down! Pedestrians and drivers should both avoid distractions.”

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Politicians wrong to pick Trump over Trudeau There’s little we can do about the trade problems at the international level that are so critical to us.

The best we can hope for is that these problems are not made worse at the national or even at the provincial level by politicians eager to score local political points.

The key to this would be for our politicians to not get caught up in games and support the ideas we do need to find a solution.

In that regard, many of our politicians need to do better. They need to think about how their politicking may cost us in the long run.

This is not to say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deserves a free pass for his handling of the North America Free Trade Agreement and certainly not for the botched handling of the Trans Mountain pipeline that he purchased from Kinder-Morgan, but now can’t get approval to build.

That said let’s understand there will be a chance for Canadian voters to exercise their frustrations with the Trudeau Liberal government at the polls a year from now.

And there are couple of other things we need to recognize.

As suggested by provincial Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison, there really isn’t an issue as important to Saskatchewan as trade.

“We need to get a deal. This is incredibly important for our economy, which is probably the most export-dependent in the entire country, and we’ve been concerned about a pattern we’ve been seeing — moving backward

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mandryk@postmedia.com on market access, moving backward on trade access, not moving forward,” Harrison recently told the LeaderPost’s David Fraser.

All politicians — including Harrison, who does have a penchant for seeing the world through the political lens first — need to keep this foremost in mind.

Second, we need to respect that Canadians of all political stripes — Conservatives like former interim leader Rona Ambrose and Liberals like Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland — are working exceedingly hard at getting a NAFTA deal with the United States that works in the interests of all Canadians.

This is how it should be, for there are just some issues that are bigger than mundane partisanship politics.

There are just times when politicians, pundits and everyone else have to make a pronounced statement that declares their country comes before their politics.

This absolutely must apply to the NAFTA talks. And

that should now be blatantly obvious to everyone after the story late last month in which U.S. President Donald Trump made it known to journalists with Bloomberg News in off-the-record comments (first reported by the Toronto Star) that any deal reached would be “totally on our terms” and that Canadians would have “no choice” out of fear of tariffs on automobiles.

“Off the record Canada’s working their ass off. And every time we have a problem with a point, I just put up a picture of a Chevrolet Impala,” Trump is reported to have said, referring to car made at a Canadian GM plant.

Yet despite confirmation of Trump’s unfair belligerence, that surely must be having an effect on the tactics of the U.S. negotiators handpicked by Trump, we have seen Canadian pundits blame Trudeau for the supposed failure in negotiation.

Even worse, we have seen Conservative politicians attempt to use this opportunity to score political points, the worse case of which was likely Saskatchewan Senator David Tkachuk appointed by former Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney 28 years ago for the sole purpose of passing a harmonized goods and services tax.

Sadly, some Conservatives have eagerly repeated and supported Tkachuk’s position.

This is a massive disservice to the nation.

There are times when we simply need our politicians to be better.

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OBITUARIES PERKINS: In Loving Memory of Stella Elizabeth Perkins, born February 8, 1927 at Krydor, SK., passed away August 28, 2018 in North Battleford, SK. Stella is forever remembered by - her sister Frances Mitchell and her children: Elaine Mitchell (sons Ehren (Janelle) van Melle and children Emily, Jaelynn and Evan; Reid (Éric Stephenson) van Melle and son Théo; Blain (Grace) van Melle and daughters Faith and Clara; Nathan (Kiran) van Melle and son Arjun). Dwayne (Leslie) Mitchell (children Clinton (Julie) Mitchell and children Wyatt and Ashlyn; Kyla (Riley) Spak and daughters Reese and Brienne; Jamie Turuk; Brittany (Matt) Richardson and daughter Aubrey).

Stewart (Cheryl) Mitchell (daughters Robyn (Chris Benko) Mitchell and sons Riley and Jordy; Shelby (Jan) Mistecki and daughters Izabella and Zosia; Nadine (Zack) Ziolkowski. Dean (Danita) Mitchell (children Karstin Mitchell; Taebry (Jason) Chupik and daughter Aralee; Jerit Mitchell; Jeslyn Mitchell). - her brother Ron (Barb) Osika and their daughter Kim (Kevin) Schick (children Kierra Schick; Colby Schick) - Perkins family in Ontario including niece Judy (Garwin) Hartwig and family. Stella was predeceased by her husband Jim Perkins, parents Jadwiga and Frank Osika, brothers Joseph, Michael and Thomas, brother-in-law Leo Mitchell, and Perkins family members in Ontario.

Shared Memories - Good morning. My name is Elaine Mitchell, Aunty Stella’s niece. Stefania, “Stella” Perkins was born February 8th or 9th 1927 on a farm near Krydor to Frank and Jadwiga Osika. Frank and Jadwiga had immigrated from Poland a year or two before. The birth date day is questionable for no reason that we know-her birth certificate says the 9th but Stella claimed the 8th, so we always went with the 8th...After a few years the family moved to the Albertown School District north of Hafford where she attended school. In the mid 1940’s the family, which included Michael, Stella, Thomas, Frances and Ronald, moved to The Battlefords where Stella’s Dad Frank was employed by The Saskatchewan Hospital. Stella soon found employment there as well. In the early ’50’s Stella moved to Toronto, Ontario as there was extended Osika family there. She was employed at a dry cleaning shop. It was in Toronto that she met her husband Jim Perkins. After they were married they moved to Jim’s home town of Drayton, Ontario where they owned and operated a small restaurant called The Driftin Cafe for many years. Stella enjoyed her life there as she thrived on cooking, visiting and meeting new people as part of her work.

It was hard work but the rewards were great as Stellas love of people shone through. Stella and Jim owned race horses that took up some of their spare time. She enjoyed playing ball and curling when she found time to leave the restaurant. She remained friends with many people there long after their move to Battleford in 1977. When Stella and Jim moved back to Battleford she found employment at River Heights Lodge as a social convenor which was right up her alley - crafts, outings, arranging music activities and spending time with the residents was something she loved very much. Some of the friendships she made with the younger staff remain to this day. Stella loved her back yard - her flowers, her vegetables and sitting on her back patio in the sun watching them grow. She always had a dog by her side. For many years it was her poodle Taffy and then after Taffy, her wee toy poodle Bradey which many of you knew. Stella and Jim spent many winters in Yuma, Arizona where the social aspect and the warm winters suited her. During the summer months back home she and Jim had a fruit stand where they sold BC fruit that Jim would haul back from the Okanagan. They also sold raisins and dates that they brought back from Arizona. Stella moved into Harwood Manor August 31, 2017. It was on her terms that she was ready to leave the home she loved so very much…her home with the beautiful flowers in the back yard, her momentos and treasures from many years of travelling and trinkets from her many friends that gave her much happiness. Stella was a member of St. Vitals CWL. She was a charter member of Battlefords Blend, the Sweet Adeline group here in The Battlefords, and later the Nifty Fifties singing group. She loved her Kaiser and crib and played whenever and wherever there were games taking place. In Harwood Manor she attended the twice weekly bingo faithfully. Stella was a regular winner, the evidence being the stash of loonies and twoonies in her wallet. The Casino was a highlight for her as well. She seemed to have ‘the luck of the Polish” when it came to the slots. Her last trip there was just two weeks before her death with a Harwood Manor outing on the Handi Bus. She looked forward to this so much. So with wheelchair and oxygen in hand, away we went. She directed me to the penny machines and after 1 1/2 hours, with the handibus waiting, I had to pull her away from Larry The Lobster. She was over $100.00 up what a happy day. She was looking forward to going again but that was not to happen. Stella was a TV sports fan, a dutiful follower of Major League Baseball, especially her much loved Blue Jays. She also followed the Saskatchewan Rough Riders and the curling competitions. Once ‘The Bold and Beautiful’ show and the game shows - in particular The Price is Right- were over, her TV was always on a sports channel. You may have had a visit with her at some point while she continued to her programs. Stella loved to cook, bake, garden, and do many types of handiwork while her eye sight allowed. For many years she sewed her own clothes. Her tall stature allowed her to be a fashionista when it came to bright colours and the style of the day. She loved her jewellery - lots of necklaces, flashy earrings and her makeup…especially bright lipstick. We chose this bouquet of flowers to represent this brightness and joy of her personality. I would like to thank everyone that was so good to our Aunty Stella over the years, in particular the years when her eye sight made it difficult for her to get around on her own - rides to church, rides to cards, rides to the casino and all the visits. We won’t begin to mention names but you all know who you are and we are very grateful for the love and generosity that you showed her. I would, however, like to mention Jim Taylor, her long time neighbour who helped with the yard, played crib with Aunty and was always a phone call away when she needed a quick extra hand. Our family sends a special thank you to the staff at Harwood Manor in North Battleford. Aunty loved her home there for the past year and we were comforted by knowing that she was loved and taken care of there. Aunty Stella was the older sister to Frances and Ronald and Aunty and Great Aunty to many in our family — she loved her visits with all who stopped by, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and especially the littlest great-great nieces and nephews. She liked to give them a loonie or twoonie or a small trinket and a tight warm hug. We will all miss her dearly.

Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Sebastian Kunnath. Cross Bearer was Jeslyn Mitchell. Candle Bearers were Shelby Mistecki & Nadine Ziolkowski. Shared Memories were given by Elaine Mitchell. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 - Danita Mitchell; Psalm: ‘Sing A New Song’; 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 13: 109 - Taebry Chupik; Gospel: John 14: 1-6 -Fr. Sebastian Kunnath. General Intercessions: Jeslyn Mitchell. Music Ministry: Lisa Hornung – Director & Pianist; John Chipak, Guitar; St. Vital Parish Choir; The Nifty-Fifties & Battlefords Blend Sweet Adelines; Robert MacKay – ‘In The Garden’; Selections: On Eagle’s Wings, You Are Mine & Put Your Hand In The Hand. Honour Guard And Prayer: St. Vital Catholic Women’s League. Urn Bearer was Elaine Mitchell. Rite Of Committal was at Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

STEPKO: Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving for the life of Merven Stepko, beloved husband of Janis Stepko, resident of North Battleford will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, 1301 – 102nd Street, North Battleford, SK. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 (designate to Home Care). Interment will take place at Prairie Willows Columbaria - City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________

Card of Thanks The family of the late Stella (Osika) Perkins would like to thank her many friends who helped her during the last few years with playing games of cards, rides to church, for groceries, and to the casino and for the many visits.Thank you to Harwood Manor Golden Health Care for the excellent care, compassion and nursing that Stella received during the past year. We will be forever grateful for the beautiful celebration of her life in prayer and music at St. Vital Church in Battleford provided by Father Sebastian Kunnath, Lisa Hornung, St. Vital Parish Choir, The Battlefords Blend (Sweet Adeline’s), the Nifty Fifties, and Bob MacKay. We send a special thank you to the CWL ladies for the Honor Guard and the special prayers. Thank you for the Masses for Stella and the many phone calls and email condolences, the cards and the bouquets of flowers. Thank you to St. Vitals CWL for an excellent lunch following the service. We are grateful for all donations to CNIB or Donors Choice in Stella’s memory. We send a special thank you to the Battlefords Funeral Service, Bob MacKay and staff, for their caring and professionalism at this time. It truly is a gift that you offer.

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BAHR: In loving memory of Lorne Renneth Bahr (Ken) of North Battlford, SK. passed away at Maidstone Hospital on August 18, 2018 at the age of 70 years. He will be sadly missed by his companion Diane, his two sisters Linda of Saskatoon, Arlene of B.C., His sons Frasier (Teri) of Martinsville, Lorne of Saskatoon, and daughter Georgina (Todd) of Maidstone, SK. and his grandchildren Donovan, Rebeka, Brooklyn and Jesse.

He was also predeceased by his parents Walter and Mable and a grandson K.C. An interment will be held in his home town of Outlook, SK. at a later date. __________________________________________________

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One item, which looks like a cannon, is actually a stationery engine from a grain elevator.

“Victor and I love old machinery, collectibles, things like that,” Elaine said, “So we thought we would incorporate that in the golf course.”

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Continued from Page 2 The longest hole is 143 yards and the shortest are 65 and 68 yards.

“It’s challenging, but not exhausting,” said Elaine.

Noticeable on the course are a number of amenities including vintage farm equipment that has been in the family for years. The largest one is a threshing machine, but there are other items like plows and wagons and a seeder.

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North Battleford Table Tennis Club at the Living Faith Chapel gym, 1371- 103rd Street at 6:30 p.m. (use parking lot doors off 102nd). Youth 8-13 years on Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (accompanied by adult); ages 14 to Adult all days/times. All skills levels are welcome and the facilities are accessible. Drop-ins welcome.

Friday, September 14

The Saskatchewan Baseball Museum, Battleford, will be holding their annual Ears and Beers Barbecue at the Battleford Legion Hall, starting with a happy hour at 4:30 p.m. and supper at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Phone 306446-1983 for tickets.

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Sharing Grief’s Journey - A support group for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for 8 weeks For more information call Sue at 306-445-6658 or Denise at 306-4413338.

ute to their farming background. But these antiques also pose a challenge to the golfers on the course.

“Some of the equipment is in the line of fire, I guess we could say,” said Victor.

“We hear the odd one clanging off there.”

Golfers who enjoy the course range in age from young people all the way to seniors. A number of seniors are out on the course five days a week, Elaine said.

“It’s more of a relaxed atmosphere,” she said.

“There’s no pressure to push you along. We don’t let too many people out ... four groups at a time would be the maximum.”

The course itself is normally open from May to the end of September each year, a typical golf season in Saskatchewan.

In addition to the golf course, the Liebaerts have opened up the barn on the property to various functions, including concerts and dances.

The venue has become a popular one for staff functions, family and school reunions, birthdays and anniversaries and for weddings.

There have been 39 weddings at the location since the course opened.

The first one took place there in May of 2011.

Later this month, the course will once again host the Brian Maunula Junior Golf Tournament for a third year. That event happens on Sept. 23 and is open to children between ages four to 14.

The event benefits the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital and is held in memory of Brian Maunula, a business and community leader in the Battlefords who also was known for his passion for the game of golf.

The enjoyment people have in coming to the Rustic Nine course is what keeps Victor and Elaine inspired to keep it going.

“Just to hear the laughter and the comments after that people enjoy themselves makes it very worthwhile,” said Elaine. “We know we’re never going to make a fortune doing this, but it’s a labour of love.”

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Terry Fox Run at the Hidden Meadows Ranch - Take #16 NW from Battleford; turn left on Sunshine Road; drive 5.7 km; left at the Hidden Meadows Ranch sign. Registration at 12:00 noon (No minimum pledge but donations to Terry Fox Foundation are welcome). Ride starts at 1:00 p.m. Wagons and horses welcome. NOTE: 2018 Negative Coggins test Mandatory. This will be approximately a 6 mile, walk only ride through pastures and on sand roads. BBQ to follow.

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The vital search for the right road to heaven The ancient Romans were famous for their well-built roads. These became a network for travel and trade, many radiating from the capitol like a gigantic spider web. It’s said that Caesar Augustus had a monument erected in the city of Rome called the golden milestone (miliarium aurem), and that distances from anywhere in the Roman Empire were calculated from that point.

The modern adage, “all roads lead to Rome,” was based on the fact that, certainly within the Italian peninsula, it was planned for all lesser cities to be connected by road to the city of Rome. But there were no roads directly connecting those cities with each other, so that it would be more difficult for them to mount a united resistance against the empire.

In its symbolic application, the saying that all roads lead to Rome means simply that different paths can be taken to the same goal. Fishing provides an example. If your goal is to catch fish, there’s fly-casting, fishing with a baited hook or with nets or traps.

There’s also spear fishing, and even hand gathering in some cases. They all work, given the right conditions, and the skill of those using them.

But in the spiritual

realm it’s not necessarily so that all roads lead to heaven.

If we mean the Lord can use many different life experiences to bring individuals into a personal relationship with Himself, that’s true. Look at Paul on the Damascus Road (Acts 9:1-19), the jailor at Philippi (Acts 16:16-34) or young Timothy who was raised by a godly mother and grandmother. (II Tim. 1:5; 3:14-15) Or, if we mean the Lord can lead individuals through an amazing variety of experiences after they come to faith, that’s equally true. Moses and Ruth are Old Testament examples of that. In the New Testament, John and Luke followed quite different paths of discipleship as well.

However, the object and basis of our faith is another matter. The Bible is either true or it’s not.

If it is, then our choices are suddenly limited. The Lord Jesus spoke of a broad road to destruction followed by the majority, and a narrow road to life, “and there are [relatively] few who find it.” (Matt.

7:13-14) You can put your faith in a dollar bill, or even an eggplant, if you want to, but it won’t get you to heaven.

Some would like to put their faith in their

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own right living, or good works. “I do the best I can.

I love my family; I help my neighbour. I don’t have any really bad habits.”

Others espouse a kind of “churchianity,” confident

that religious activity will do it. Read your Bible and pray, attend church regularly, that’s the answer.

And those are fine things to do, but the Word of God is clear. They’re ultimately

roads to nowhere.

God’s salvation and getting to heaven is “not by works of righteousness that we have done.” (Tit. 3:5) It is “not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

(Eph. 2:8-9) It’s Christ alone who saves, not good living or religiosity. “The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” (I Jn. 1:7; cf. Jn. 3:16; Acts 16:30-31; Eph. 1:7) James Martin Gray (1851-1935) served as the president of Moody Bible Institute, in Chicago. He also wrote a number of hymns.

Among them was this one. “It is not thy repentance, / Thy sorrow or thy tears, / That brings to thee salvation, / Or drives away thy fears. / It is the cross of Jesus, / The death He there did die, / That wrought out full salvation, / For such as you and I. / You say, ‘I read the Bible, / In prayer I daily bow;’ / You say, ‘Why I am doing / The best that I know how!’ / But even were thou perfect, / The old sin still remains. / It needs the blood of Jesus / To wash away its stains.”

The power of encouragement These past several weeks I’ve been cleaning out filing cabinet drawers; with few exceptions, they contain material about activities I’ve been involved in, stories I’ve written for various publications and, of course, 20 years worth of weekly articles that have appeared in many of these newspapers. This afternoon I picked up two tiny pieces written to two people who stood with me during one of the more difficult times of my life.

The first, consisting

of just 50 words, was written to Coleen, a member of the team at the Alan Blair Cancer Clinic in Regina. I don’t recall if she was a nurse but I recall how she lifted the darkness on a lot of days. Here’s part of what I wrote: “it’s amazing how a single ray of light can enter a room and dispel the darkness

… How often you have been that ray of light.”

The next, a bit longer, consisted of 62 words and was addressed to Joan: “I remember the first time I met you. You were Joan, the social worker. I knew it was your job to listen to hurting people, to assist where possible and to offer professional advice.

But, over the months, I’ve come to know another Joan …. Thank you for going so far beyond your professional duty.”

Pain and woe are nothing new and all of

us have or will have experienced the reality that life comes but also that life ends.

What never ceases, though, is the need to encourage one another.

A friend passed away today. I’ll never have another chance to tell her how much I have appreciated her but I can encourage someone else.

So can you. “… that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love ….” Colossians 2:2 Coleen and Joan, if either of you read this, I’ve not forgotten you!

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.

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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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

Phone: 306-445-4338

Pastor James Kwon

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

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

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

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

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