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Annual Arcola School Christmas Concert enjoyed by all

By Kelly Running Arcola School hosted their annual Christmas Concert on Monday, Dec. 15, at both 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., both to a packed gymnasium.

Not only did the preKindergarten to grade sixes perform, but special performances by the grade sevens were held during the afternoon performance as part of their curriculum regarding theatre.

The very cute PreK’s performed a call and response song, “Down by the Station,” with a dance.

Although technical difficulties struck during the afternoon performance, the music began to skip, they continued to sing along eventually giggling at the misfortune.

The Kindergarten’s performed two short songs including “ABC Christmas” and “5 Little Cookies.” The latter bringing much laughter as the kids “chomped” loudly at the part where the reindeer ate the cookies.

They were followed by

the grade one class who performed the Christmas Macarena. The kids sang along to the music, but had even more fun dancing to the tune.

Santa, played by Mr. Tetarenko, joined the grade two class onstage as they recited the poem, “Santa and Me.” The Jingle Bells Dance was next up on the list with the grade threes performing a choreographed dance.

“Must be Santa,” was then performed by the grade four class accompanied by their teacher on the guitar. They had also fashioned props and pictures to use throughout the performance, which added a little bit extra to the performance.

The grades five and six class then sang the holiday song, “Nuttin’ for Christmas.” This was again met with laughter as the youth sang about getting coal from Santa for Christmas.

Usually the concert is finished with the Pre-K to grade sixes performing,

Staff photo by Kelly Running

A young girl in grade two recites her lines in the poem “Santa and me,” where she talks about baking cookies with Santa, portrayed by grade two intern Kyle Tetaranko.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

The grade four class performs “Must Be Santa” during the Arcola School Christmas Concert held on Monday, Dec. 15.

but this year grades seven and eight performed three short plays for completion of a theatre project in English Language Arts.

The first play was about New Years Resolutions and about keeping them, though it can be difficult to do so.

This was followed by “A Christmas Truce” which had four youth read letters to home as soldiers from World War I. A truce was made on the frontlines for a short time over Christmas between English soldiers and German soldiers; each soldier told a portion of the story in their letter home.

Finally the classes performed “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

Each of these plays were made up of a few students each, while they were also directed by a student.

Dickens Legacy continues with two permanent projects

By Lynne Bell The legacy of Carlyle’s Dicken’s Village Festival continues to grow, with two permanent projects.

Both the permanent Dickens carriage display in the town’s Centennial Park and a plan to place a Victorian park on Main Street will be year-round reminders of the festival.

Dickens committee chair, Shelley Slykhuis of Carlyle, says that both projects will not only be lasting legacies of the Dickens festival, but also a permanent reminder of community contributions and volunteerism.

“Like the Dickens festival, these projects are only possible because of the countless volunteer hours and contributions by people, organizations and businesses in the community,” says Slykhuis. “ The permanent carriage display came about when Ron Paul bought the carriage, used it for the parade, and then donated it to the Dickens com-

mittee to use for display. He also had a blueprint made for the permanent structure that houses the display.”

“From there, I applied for a grant through the Bear Claw Community Development Corporation and received a total of $2,885,” she continues. “But that was only the beginning.

Dale and Larry Brady donated many, many hours and their knowledge to build it. Moose Mountain Auto Glass also gave us the glass at cost.”

“We had the carriage and a place to display it.

Then Wade Sauter of Maryfield donated a life-size fiberglass horse and Jason Humphries of Regal Auto Body donated the labour and material to paint the horse. Dale Brady gave us a harness, Ron Paul gave us the beam, and Che Cormier and Jerri Lenius decorated it for Christmas, using some of the Dickens decorations.”

“I call it our ‘cart before

the horse’ project,” laughs Slykhuis. “But I’d like to give a big thank you to all of the individuals and businesses for the time and the supplies that allowed us to complete this vision.”

Slykhuis says the second Dickens project-a Victorian park to be located on Main Street-will hopefully be completed by May, 2015.

“It will have Victorian benches with real and artificial greenery, and will be located where the chowder shack is currently located,” she says. “Jason Humphries has very generously given the Dickens committee permission to put in a portable park area, right next to the sidewalk. Later on, if he ever decides to build on that property, the benches and planters would be moved to Centennial Park.”

“The town would also like some benches between the Capstone Restaurant and the Town Civic Centre,” adds Slykhuis. “Just like we did with the lanterns,

One of the benches that will be part the Carlyle Dickens Village Festival’s Victorian Park project, which will include a park on Main Street and benches near the Town Civic Centre. The benches can be sponsored by individuals, families and businesses. (Submitted) families and businesses can sponsor a bench. We don’t have the final quotes in yet, but the cost per bench will be about $1,500 each.”

“Each bench weights about 400 lbs., so our plan is to use heavy materials, to ensure that the weather conditions don’t cause any concerns.”

“The benches will also

need to be painted,” adds Slykhuis.

The Dickens committee has already received a letter from the Bear Claw Community Development Corporation advising them of a grant donation of $958.

Slykhuis says that anyone who would like to contribute to or receive more information regarding the

park project “is welcome” to contact her at (306)-4532878.

“This year, at Dickens, somebody told me that the writer Thomas Carlyle and Charles Dickens were friends. These projects are another way to honour our town’s history and its future.”

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Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge aim to enhance the lives of residents in 2015

By Lynne Bell If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to give back to your community, Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge president, Bertha Isleifson says the recently-formed organization is welcoming assistance, both monetary and volunteer.

“We had our first meeting on Nov. 25,” says Isleifson. “We decided that we wouldn’t define the group as a formal auxiliary. Instead, we welcome anyone who is interested to work with us to enhance the lives of our residents at Moose Mountain Lodge.”

“We’re not here to complain or pick apart what is already put in place by the health region,” says Isleifson. “But we want to enhance what’s already there. We want to add some excitement and engagement to the residents’ daily lives.”

“They’ve helped to build our communities and make them what they are today,” says Isleifson.

“They’re still valuable members of the community, and they should have the opportunity to participate in the life of the community. That’s what Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge is trying to do for our residents.”

Isleifson says Carlyle’s

Dickens Village Festival is “a great example.”

“Every year, the parade starts at the Lodge, so the residents get a chance to see it, which they appreciate so much. This year, some people visited in costume, too. It was such a great thing-they dressed up and came to our residents, because most of the people in the Lodge aren’t able to come out and see them.”

“It’s just remembering that they’re there and making community events accessible to them.”

She adds that the idea of community involvement varies from resident to resident.

“They’re no different from anyone else in that respect,” says Isleifson.

“Some of our residents enjoy larger events, and for others, it’s about the simple, everyday life stuff.

They value hard workthe work they’ve done throughout their lives-and it might be that they want to help wipe the tables or weed the garden. And if they can’t do that, they would really love to sit beside someone who is doing a little weeding and be there visiting and participating in that way.”

The group is willing to consider volunteer ideas, funds and time, says Islei-

The Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge was formed this year as a volunteer group whose main goal is to enhance the lives of Lodge residents. President Bertha Isleifson says,” Our residents are still participating members of our community. They’ve helped build their communities, and now, many of them are in a position where they need to have some opportunities for community engagement brought to them.”

(Staff photo by Lynne Bell) fson. “We welcome participation from the area,” she says. “Whether it’s from groups, businesses or individuals.”

“There are gaps we’d like to work on filling and new ideas we’d like to try.”

“The word is ‘value’,” adds Isleifson. “The residents of Moose Mountain Lodge are your friends, your neighbours, and often, your loved ones. They are still valuable people and valuable members of their communities.”

“Just remember that they’re here and they still need to feel as though they’re part of the larger community, because they are.”

The next meeting of the Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge will be held

Wed., Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Lodge. For more information on volunteering or donating, contact Bertha Isleifson at 453-6278.

Student ambassadors from Manor School train community members in life-saving CPR as part of The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s ‘Tree of Life’ Program can save their life by following three easy steps.

Number one, call 9-1-1; two, if one is available, get an AED; and three, push hard and fast in the centre of the chest,” says Cecile Comeault, Resuscitation Coordinator for HSF in Saskatchewan.

Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. Of the 40,000 cardiac arrests that occur in Canada each year, 70 per cent happen at home. Less than five per

cent of people who experience cardiac arrest outside of hospitals survive, but performing CPR can drastically improve those odds.

“CPR increases survival and recovery rates after cardiac arrest, and chance of survival is doubled when early CPR is used in combination with an AED.” says Comeault. She adds that time is of the essence, so don’t hesitate. You can’t hurt, you can only help.

To learn how to save

a life, take a CPR training course available through the Heart and Stroke Foundation or purchase a Heart and Stroke CPR Anytime™ Family and Friends™ Kit and learn in the comfort of your home.For more information about CPR courses in Saskatchewan, call the provincial office of the Heart and Stroke Foundation toll-free at 1-888-4734636 or visit www.resuscitation.heartandstroke.ca.

DEADLINE EXTENDED Participants from Manor School learned the basics of CPR. Manor, SK – December 18, 2014 – The Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) celebrates the success of the 11 student ambassadors at Manor School, who trained 124 this November in life-saving CPR. November is CPR Month and this year, with a generous donation from Scotiabank, the Heart and Stroke Foundation implemented a program called “Tree of Life.” This year, nine schools across Saskatchewan took part.

Scotiabank funded the distribution of the Heart and Stroke CPR Anytime™ Family and Friends™

Kits to the schools as part of the Scotiabank Cardiac Safe Community Spaces Initiative, enabling students of all ages to help save lives.

The Heart and Stroke CPR Anytime™ Family and Friends™ Kit is designed to teach people of all ages how to perform CPR in approximately 20 minutes. ‘Tree of Life’ participants learned the basics of CPR using the DVD, mannequin, book and other accessories contained in the kit; they then were asked to create more lifesavers in their community by training 10 friends and family members.

To show and celebrate their success, the students at each participating school created an artistic ‘Tree of Life’ for display.

For each person the student ambassadors trained in life-saving CPR, a leaf was added to the tree.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan encourages everyone in the province to take a CPR training course. The course is easy, requires very little time commitment, and prepares you to help save a life during a medical emergency.

“If you see someone suddenly collapse or if they’re unresponsive, you

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OBSERVER OPINION Good cheer for our politicians

By Murray Mandryk hristmas. At no time of the year, or at least, at no time during a non-election year, is the spirit of giving so prevalent.

Even old Scrooge like columnists get caught up in the spirit of the season. So let us commence the one column of the year where I offer nothing but kind words and fellowship to our politicians.

To Premier Brad Wall, the best of the season for another successful year of job and population growth that is at least in some small part due to the role he has played.

Be it lobbying he has played in the Keystone XL or Energy East pipelines or his call for abolition of the Senate, kudos to Wall for representing us well on the national stage.

And notwithstanding the challenges of rapidly falling oil prices, a Merry Christmas to Finance Minister Ken Krawetz for keeping the budget balanced and government spending in check.

The Canora-Pelly MLA announced his plans to retire after the next election. His services will be missed along with soonto-retire rural colleagues June Draude (Kelvington-Wadena), Bob Bjornerud (Melville-Saltcoats), Don Toth (Moosomin) and Yogi Hugyhebaert (Wood River).

Across the aisle on the Opposition benches, NDP Opposition leader Cam Broten kept the government’s feet to the fire on key issues like problems in nursing homes, smart meters catching fire and the concern of wasted dollars on the John Black and Associates lean contract.

Broten was helped by is small nine-person caucus _ especially his deputy opposition leader Trent Wotherspoon who worked diligently in his capacity as finance and economic critic. Also, congratulations to both on the arrivals in 2014 of their new daughter and son, respectively.

Perhaps no minister bore the brunt pointed opposition questions more than Health Minister Dustin Duncan, who certainly deserves a round of Christmas cheer for keeping a level head and even temper in the face of tough questioning on the lean health program and nursing home problems.

For as troubling as the nursing home issues has been in particular, Duncan has always come across as sincerely wanting answers to the troubling shortfalls in care. Also, congratulations to Duncan on the arrival of his son Jack this year.

Economy Minister Bill Boyd clearly deserves something under this tree for the forthright way he took on both the federal government and the railways on the question of grain movement last winter. Also, not steaming ahead with an unpopular new Surface Rights Act was a wise move.

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart clearly deserves similar kudos for his no-nonsense approach on the grain handling and other related agriculture issues. Along with our thanks, let us also offer Stewart a Christmas wish for good health and happiness in the struggles that he and his family endured in 2014.

To new rural ministers, Scot Moe (Environment) and Greg Ottenbreit (Rural and Remote Health), congratulations for their promotion and best wishes in dealing with their challenges.

The same should be said for former rural and remote health minister Tim McMillan who has moved on the oil sector in Calgary. Congratulations are also in order to Colleen Young who has now replaced him as MLA for Lloydminster.

To new Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer, who faces one of the more challenging portfolios, we should wish the best of luck. In fact, let us toast her with some spirits from her last portfolio, liquor and gaming, where she deserves Christmas cheer for bringing ours antiquated liquor laws into the 21st century.

Harpauer now must pass on the challenge to new Highways and Liquor and Gaming Minister Don McMorris, who must now sort through the divisions in how our booze may sold in the future.

To all of our elected officials and those of you who voted for them, the best of the season and a happy 2015.

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Values cartoons can instill as a child

By Kelly Running

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ell I made it all the way to the week before Christmas without hearing any Christmas music. For me this was a great success because usually it is played incessantly from about Thanksgiving onwards.

I really like Christmas: the season (somehow it’s not Christmas when it’s over 25 degrees), the spirit of giving, and the special family traditions to name a few; but, when it comes to Christmas music I’m like the Grinch.

Personally I just don’t really like the music. I’ve tried pinpointing what it is, but can’t seem to. However, I do have a favourite Christmas CD. And it’s not really the traditional songs, though there are a few on it, it’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” by Vince Guaraldi Trio.

I think because it reminds me of snoopy dancing which always makes me smile or

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of Charlie Brown finding the most beaten up Christmas tree ever and defending his choice; I simply enjoy the music and the film.

The film itself was made in 1965 and remains a classic, along with the music in my opinion.

The film reinforces values that we should all have yearround, not even just at Christmas. In the film Sally wants money and even says, “I only want what’s coming to me. I only want my fair share.”

There’s so many things wrong with this statement, but the cartoon is looking to teach people why that’s not what life is all about. You shouldn’t feel entitled to anything, with hard work and dedication you’ll find your way. Life isn’t easy, but it also doesn’t owe you anything.

While Lucy wants real estate and Snoopy is looking to win money. It’s this attitude of

“want, want, want” that ultimately Charlie Brown teaches us to reign in. Money and gifts aren’t the true meaning of Christmas and in the end the characters in the film realize this; something that Charlie Brown seemed to know all along and somehow his frail little Christmas tree is more beautiful and meaningful than the full, luscious trees out there.

Some people, however, aren’t so sure Charlie Brown is teaching anything positive and focus on the kids calling him a Blockhead, which brings out the debate of if Charlie Brown is actually a cartoon teaching kids that bullying isn’t that bad.

Although I also grew up watching Loonie Tunes and Power Rangers; both apparently teach violence to children… so, I guess I’m hooped according to people that only see the negatives in old cartoons and children’s shows.

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OBSERVER LIFESTYLES Pause for Reflection

By Ken Rolheiser www.kenrolheiser.com

This Christmas you can have it all A Christmas story needs to include elements of gift, love, joy and hope.

It is a tale about those who are poor in spirit. It will bring a tear to the eye. Such a story from an unknown author follows: A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works.

When war broke out, the son enlisted. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father grieved deeply for his only son.

A month later, just before Christmas, there was a knock at the door.

A young man stood there with a large package in his hands. “Sir, you don’t know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life. He was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him in the heart. He often talked about you and your love for art.”

“I know this isn’t much. I’m not really a great artist, but I think your son would have wanted you to have this.”

It was a portrait of his son.

The soldier had captured the personality of his son.

The father was so moved

that his eyes welled up with tears.

He thanked the young man and offered to pay him for the picture. “Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me.

It’s a gift.”

The father hung the portrait over his mantle.

Every time visitors came he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them the other great works.

The man died a few months later. There was to be a great auction of his paintings with many influential people gathered for an opportunity to purchase one for their collection. On the platform sat the painting of the son.

The auctioneer pounded his gavel. “We will start the bidding with this picture of the son. Who will bid for this picture?”

There was silence.

Then a voice in the back of the room shouted, “We want to see the famous paintings. Skip this one.”

But the auctioneer persisted. “Will somebody bid for this painting. Who will start the bidding? $100, $200?”

A voice shouted, “We didn’t come to see this painting. We came to see the Van Gogh’s, the Rembrandts. Get on with the

real bids!”

The auctioneer continued. “The son! The son!

Who’ll take the son?”

Finally, a voice came from the back of the room.

It was the gardener of the man and his son. “I’ll give $10 for the painting.” Being a poor man, it was all he could afford.

“We have $10, who will bid $20?”

“Give it to him for $10. Let’s see the masters.”

The crowd was becoming angry. They didn’t want the picture of the son.

The auctioneer pounded the gavel. “Going once, twice, SOLD for $10!”

A man shouted, “Now let’s get on with the collection!”

The auctioneer laid down his gavel. “I’m sorry, the auction is over.”

“What about the paintings?”

“I am sorry. When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret stipulation in the will. Only the painting of the son would be auctioned. Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire estate, including the paintings. The man who takes the son gets everything!”

This Christmas let us accept God’s Son.

Unwrapping the gifts

By Linda Wegner There’s little to compare to the excitement of a child waiting to dive into the treasure trove of parcels under a tree. Or, of an adult whose carefully disciplined emotions didn’t quite reach the pupils of his or her eyes.

Whether dancing with pleasure or rubbing one’s hands in anticipation, removing the barrier between the recipient and the gift is anything but dull. At least it shouldn’t be.

If your family is like ours, you’ve established some traditions regarding this important phase of Christmas celebrations: Who passes out the presents? When does the

unwrapping begin? Where does the first gift come from i.e. back of the tree or? Why that order? What happens next?

What happens next can range from delighted surprise to sometimes illconcealed disappointment, or anything in between.

You see, it’s not even so much how the parcel or envelope is wrapped, it’s what is inside that matters.

That less-than-beautifully enfolded box could well contain a long hoped for treasure while conversely, a magnificently swathed gift might hold something of no value to the recipient.

As lovely or as tacky as it may be, the outside wrapping of any gift is no guarantee of its value or

lack of it.

I’ve been giving a lot of thought to that concept. The manner in which we judge the skin a person comes it too often prejudices our reaction to them. Unlike those brightly coloured parcels stashed beneath a tree, it’s far too easy to dismiss someone or someone’s talents simply because of how they appear on the outside. God doesn’t.

“For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7) Who knows what treasures lie inside the person we only see as wrapped in less than our criteria?

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Local Air Cadet finds success in biathlon

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Tucker Sharp competed in Stage 2 of the Cadet Biathlon in White City in November and clenched a spot in Provincials (Stage 3) competing against other Air Cadets, Army Cadets, and Navy Cadets in the province.

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By Kelly Running Cadet Tucker Sharp, 13, son of Tom and Shelley Sharp of Carlyle, has recently seen success competing in the Stage 2 Cadet Biathlon hosted in White City on Nov. 8 and is now off to the Saskatchewan Provincial Biathlon in February held at Camp Saskadet.

In the Junior Division (12-years to 14-years-old) Tucker in fact achieved first place overall finishing with a time of 19 minutes and 59 seconds, with the second place finisher earning a time of 20 minutes and 14 seconds.

While at a regular parade night, Tucker’s interest was piqued in the biathlon when a sign-up sheet was provided for anyone interested.

“I like running in cross country and in this I would get to run and shoot,” Tucker explained. “The next stage we cross country ski, so we have the skis out and will hopefully get to go to a groomed track soon because the skis are a little bit different than cross country skis because these are for speed skiing; you have to kind of skate with them.”

“I’m excited because I’ve never really skied cross country or [downhill].”

Right now Tucker is working on his conditioning and using his arms to help pull him when he’s skiing.

The competition in White City focused on running and shooting, however, which allowed the avid cross country runner to excel.

“You had to run one kilometre, shoot five targets, run another kilometre, shoot five targets, and finish with another kilome-

tre,” Tom stated.

The range near White City was likened to running through Saskairie, filled with hills and difficult terrain.

“Running the first kilometre and then shooting was easier, after the second kilometre I really had to work on controlling my breathing and if you can’t control your breathing then you have to pay attention to the sway of the gun and have to shoot while swaying,” Tucker explained.

“There’s a certain point to that you can no longer run, you have to walk to the gun, and then when you’re finished shooting you have to have the clip out, the bolt pulled back, and the safety on.

You have to prove it’s safe.”

While competing Tucker said there are scouts who are watching for the targets, called turkeys, that are hit and don’t go down.

Each turkey missed is a 30 second penalty and Tucker did well taking down six of 10 targets in his heat.

Hitting the targets may become a little more difficult at Provincials Tucker stated: “We were just using air rifles at White City, but the next level we’ll be skiing and using .22s. Winter breathing can be harder to control and .22s have a little more recoil than an air rifle.”

The third stage of competition will have cadets using a .22 Cal Anschutz biathlon target rifle, while the .177 Cal Daisy Air Rifle had been used for the competition in White City.

As a junior and it being his first year, Tucker, competed on a team of three from the Moose Mountain Air Cadet squadron. While competing as part of the

team, however, Tucker proved himself a competitor and actually earned a spot going to Provincials as an individual with his performance, while the team itself placed 6th overall.

“We knew he did well,” Tom explained.

“But the computers were down there so we were emailed the results after and found out he had finished first as an individual out of everyone in his age category. I was a little surprised just because you don’t expect someone in their first year, for the first time competing to place first. You expect that first year for them to do well and for it to be a learning experience, but I’m very proud of him.”

The learning curve for Tucker was the shooting portion of the competition.

He had been introduced to fire arms before, but had never used a peep site before which is the usual for this competition.

The Sharp’s were appreciative of the Bow Valley Air Cadets out of Oxbow who have a range for air rifles and an instructor for fire arms who will be working with Tucker and Flight Sergeant Michala Linklater (of Redvers who has also earned a spot at provincials) out of Estevan with the .22s.

Provincials will be held Feb. 6 to 8 at Camp Saskadet near Kelvington.

“It will be a lot of fun!” Tucker exclaimed.

This is Tucker’s first year in Air Cadets and he has been enjoying the opportunities it has presented him with. Acknowledging how the program teaches responsibility and respect, while he has also been able to try new things like the biathlon and learn survival skills.

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The best from 2014 - January to June Sports wrap-up with Bruce Penton

he best quips, quotes and anecdotes from 2014 (January to June edition): • Redskins coach Mike Shanahan, to reporters, after listing his reasons for benching QB Robert Griffin III: “I’m trying to be as honest as I can, and I don’t normally do that.”

• RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “The arena crew at a Florida Panthers game replaced the glass behind the net but didn’t take the backing off, blocking the view from the stands. ‘Good idea,’ said Sabres fans.”

• Randy Turner of the Winnipeg Free Press on Twitter: “I’m not saying Peyton Manning is having a good season, but I think the Broncos just released their punter.”

• Another Twitter crack from Turner, on Zdeno Chara, the Boston Bruins’ 6-foot-9 defenceman: “Chara talking to a referee looks like a giraffe talking to a zebra.”

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “It has come to my attention there is an LPGA player named Sandra Gal. I wonder if she ever met punter Ray Guy?” • Tom Ruprecht@ truprecht on Twitter: “Just saw car with ‘NYC JETS’ plates drive the wrong way down one-way street. It’s like God’s making ‘Daily News’ cartoons come to life.”

• RJ Currie again: “According to a new study, fits of laughter can lead to fatal asthma attacks, heart ruptures and seizures.

More bad news for Maple Leafs fans.”

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Marlins radio broadcasts switch from 790 The Ticket to WINZ940 next year. Fans who listen to Marlins games on radio are split.

One said he liked the change, the other isn’t sure.”

• Norman Chad of the Washington Post: “Let’s take a moment out to consider Richard Sherman.

I can’t figure out the guy — smart and well-spoken off the field, breast-beating and trash-talking on the field. He’s like Winston Churchill moonlighting as a pro wrestler.”

• Mike Fraser, former Brandon sportswriter and now an Edmonton-based hockey scout, on Facebook: “All these journalists in Sochi complaining about their accommodations have obviously never stayed at the Ramada Inn in Prince Albert in December.”

• Norman again: “Pete Carroll probably pumps his fist when the traffic signal changes.”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “In answer to the question of many readers: Yes! When the Dodgers and Diamondbacks open the season in Australia, runners will run the bases clockwise.”

• TC Chong, on curvy Kevin Stadler winning the Waste Management Open in Phoenix: “Shouldn’t it have been named the Waist Mismanagement Open?”

• Randy Turner again during the Finland-U.S. bronze medal hockey game: “Teemu scores.

Goes back to bench, drinks from water bottle labelled “Fountain of Youth’.

Looks into stands, winks at Ponce De Leon.”

• Another one from RJ Currie, after Molly Schuyler, a 5-foot-7, 125-pound mother of four, ate a record 363 chicken wings in 30 minutes at Wing Bowl 22: “Witnesses

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• Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “MLB’s Playing Rules Committee voted to ban home-plate collisions, starting in 2014. At the current rate, by 2022, players will be hitting the ball off a tee and everyone will win a trophy.”

• Spotted on a Chicago billboard, before the U.S.Canada men’s hockey semifinal: “Loser keeps Bieber.”

• Snipped from Ian Hamilton’s column in the Leader-Post: “The Russian government gave a new Mercedes SUV to each of the country’s 44 Winter Olympic medallists.

Added Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon: “When asked what happened to the athletes who didn’t medal, (president Vladimir) Putin said, ‘Do not open trunk.’”

• Gary Van Sickle of SI.com, on Bubba Watson’s withdrawal from the Arnold Palmer Invitational after shooting a first-round 83, blaming allergies: “Bubba is allergic to scores in the 80s.”

• Cote again: “Evander Holyfield was in trouble for comparing homosexuality to a disability and calling it ‘treatable.’

Having had part of an ear bitten off, I guess he couldn’t hear how dumb that sounded.”

• Former major leaguer Ken Singleton: “A man once told me to walk with the Lord. I’d rather walk with the bases loaded.”

• Currie again: “North Korea’s supreme leader, Kim Jong-un, reportedly decreed young men must sport hairdos like his.

‘Hey!’ said the Calgary Flames. ‘Don’t give Brian Burke ideas.’”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “SF 49ers hoping sexual assault charges will not be filed against Colin Kaepernick. Still, once again this illustrates the danger of having openly hetero-

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• Times reader Bill Littlejohn, after an angler found a 101-year-old message in a bottle in the Baltic Sea: “It was a Cubs fan saying, ‘Wait ’til next year.’ ” • RJ Currie again: “ExBrier champs Kevin Koe, Jeff Stoughton and Glenn Howard will each have up to three new players next year. Curling will see more guys crossed out and pencilled in than Taylor Swift’s date book.”

• Another one from Norman Chad: “I love the Raptors as much as the next guy, but if their starting five — Kyle Lowry, Terrence Ross, Amir Johnson, DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas — walked into my home, I’d figure they were there to check my sump pump.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “The NBA has

suspended Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life.

Sterling’s supporters are arguing that he has owned the Clippers since 1981. Hasn’t he suffered enough?”

• Brad Dickson again: “A restaurant in San Antonio has come out with a Charles Barkley sandwich. I’m guessing it’s 80 per cent bologna and 20 per cent keen insight.”

• Sportsnet magazine columnist Scott Feschuk,

on Twitter: “Sometimes the HNIC analysts say stuff that is so stupid that I worry there may be a gas leak in the studio.”

• One more from Currie, on Rory McIlroy winning his first tournament since calling off his wedding to Caroline Wozniaki: “It’s nice he had a hot hand to go with his cold feet.”

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Tackling a challenge: Nathan Raymond makes South Sask Selects Submitted by Tim Raymond My son decided that this year he would make a change in his sporting career. As he has followed in mine and my older son’s footsteps baseball has been the predominant sport and most watched event in our household. Due to lack of interest in minor baseball in our community it has been difficult to find a bantam age team in the area. Last year we had to travel down to Carnduff to suit up for baseball.

During a basketball game in Redvers this past March against the Moosomin Marquis Junior team I was approached by Murray Easton, a parent of one of the boys asking us if there was any interest here in Redvers about coming up to Moosomin and playing in the Generals Football program. He asked me if I had a son playing on the court and when I pointed him out he thought Nathan might be a good addition to the team. Nathan was only 13-years-old at the end of March and he was 6’2” and over 250 lbs.

Murray told us that he would be coming back down towards the end of March to make a presentation to any students who may be interested in playing. After the presentation Nathan came home with a new enthusiasm that I haven’t seen for a few years and quite excited about making a switch from baseball to football.

We quickly sent in the registration forms before the end of March as indoor practices were scheduled for the middle of April.

Those first few practices definitely tested his mettle as it was a quiet ride home after two hours of conditioning drills.

Most practices didn’t even make use of a football.

But I must say that he never gave up and always finished his laps and drills.

I have to give a lot of credit to the coaches that are a part of that program because they were always encouraging the

boys while continuing to push them to their limits.

When the timed 40 yard runs were taking place and some players were laying down a sub 5 second 40’s I could see Nate was a little dejected at his time; the Head Coach Mr. Jason Schenn took him aside and told him that it was unrealistic of him to try and achieve those times as he would most definitely be one of the linemen. The times were not a factor for those positions and as long as they were participating and finishing they were pleased with their effort.

Spring training started up and the team was put together and the excitement grew as we suited up for their first game. As a rookie to the sport Nathan had a big curve ahead of him and being eager to please and willing to learn he picked up on technique quickly. Along with his size he quickly made his presence felt on the O-line as their center. He quickly had the play book memorized and his junior football career began. As the spring season progressed and we neared the end of June, Nathan, had the opportunity to play with the senior team in their last game of the spring.

He was moved over to defence for that game as a defensive end which was a new position for him but after the game his senior coaches said he fit right in and wasn’t out of place at all.

In conversations with Dana and Dextor, they told Nate that if he worked hard at his conditioning in the six week summer break they would look at bringing him up to the senior squad as a back-up O lineman. The challenge was accepted and Nathan didn’t miss a beat as he ran the school track all summer and vastly improved his conditioning as well as working on his drills to improve his foot work.

When the fall season rolled around and we were back in training camp for the Generals it was very

evident that his hard work had paid off. We started out with their first game in the junior season with a blowout of the Esterhazy Warriors 46-6. The following week Nathan was asked to suit up for the senior team and we thought it was a spot duty assignment for him but we were given a choice that Nathan could move up to the senior ranks as a full time player. Nate had a hard decision to make as he had quickly bonded with his buddies in junior but after giving it some thought he was excited for the challenge.

The first senior game of the fall schedule saw Nathan and the Moosomin defence totally dominate Souris in a 56-0 romp, Nate was hooked and he liked the move to the defensive side of the ball because you were able to initiate the contact. As the fall season unfolded the senior team was sitting atop the south division with a 6-2 record. The boys suffered a loss in the semi-finals against Neepawa losing 24-8.

As the awards banquet took place we were already missing football and we had a few conversations about how long this winter would be and we already felt a void after the end of the season. Then we saw a post on the Generals website inviting players to tryout in Moose Jaw for the South Sask Selects travel team that would be competing in San Antonio, Texas, on Feb 12-14 in the third Annual Pigskin Classic. Nathan along with three of his Junior Generals teammates traveled to Moose Jaw on Dec 6-7 to take part in the tryouts.

Over 280 youth players from age 12 to 16 showed up for the camp and after the weekend was over the long wait took place to see if he had made the team.

Monday evening was interrupted by a phone call from the Head Coach that Nate had made the team.

On Dec. 13-14 we were back in Moose Jaw for

Nathan Raymond, # 54 on the Moosomin Generals Football team, has made the South Saskatchewan Selects football team to play in competition in San Antonio, Texas, this February. Raymond plays Center or Right Tackle. the start of camp this past weekend and what a camp it turned out to be. Kahari Jones from the BC Lions was a guest coach along with Barron Miles, Matt Sheridan and four coaches from the University of North Carolina. Coaches and players were also present from the Regina Rams and the Regina Thunder.

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nity to kick start Nate’s football career. It’s been a complete transformation these last nine months for Nathan and it will be an experience he won’t soon forget. The South Sask Selects are bringing down some very good football players to this year’s tournament and it’s going to be an exciting event to be part of.

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Boogie Fest bike raffle gets an early start

By Kelly Running Boogie Fest might not be until June 20, but the perfect stocking stuffer is already out.

Trevor Dalziel, one of the individuals who helped start Boogie Fest and continues volunteering for the event, explains a raffle ticket on the new bike will go well in stockings or as part of a company gift to employees.

“This year we were able to get a really great bike,” Dalziel stated. “It’s a 2004 Heritage Soft Tail with only 287 km on it; it’s like brand new!”

Someone had bought the bike and simply put it into storage before deciding to sell it this year, which the Boogie Fest organizers were very excited about.

“It’s tough to find a bike and then it takes four weeks to get a raffle licence, so it all takes time, and we’ve been busy to get it all done,” Dalziel said. “It does pay off to have it done before January because Christmas sales are important for us.”

Tickets are now available from various locations or through Pool Board Members.

“Thanks to all the people who sell tickets, many are sold at retail out-

lets,” Dalziel explained.

Currently the bike is sitting at A&W where tickets are available, though they can be found around town as well, for $10, which Dalziel says makes the perfect stocking stuffer: “Eagle Oilfield Service bought 20 books and they give them out to their customers. Others buy them as a gift for employees or they make good stocking stuffers for family.”

Dalziel encourages people to start thinking about attending Boogie Fest already as they have booked the band for the dance, will do the poker derby again, and always host a supper.

“The band is booked and the date is picked, June 20, it’s always the weekend after Father’s Day,” Dalziel said. “We also have some new ideas and are open to suggestions of what we can do to fill the space between supper and the evening activities.”

There will be a kids night hosted by Cornerstone Family and Youth (CFY) on the Friday, June 19.

“We do a children’s carnival with games, bouncers, food and an entertainer on the Friday

night,” Jenn Sedor, CFY’s School Age Youth Coordinator, explained.

Boogie Fest is the main fundraiser for the Crescent Point Leisure Complex.

“It’s really nice fundraising like this and the donations, the support from the community, we get there,” Dalziel stated.

“We usually use Boogie Fest to cover our regular season costs as the pool is costly to run every year,” Jennifer Greenbank explained.

“We are currently doing some necessary renovations/maintenance to our building. Some were completed last season and some will be done this spring.”

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OBSERVER AGRICULTURE Increase in popularity of lentils

By Calvin Daniels Sometimes a very random event brings a writer to an idea for a weekly column.

Recently I was in a local sandwich shop in Yorkton and decided to try the spicy black bean offering. I tend to like to try different things when out for a meal, and I do like spicy, so I figured why not.

Since I was able to customize the offering the way I wanted, sprouts, humus, feta cheese, and black olives etc., it tasted great.

But where the little push came in was the question from the gal making the pita sandwich; ‘was I a vegetarian?’

I have to admit that is one question which I would have put high on my ‘never going to be asked that’ list.

I grew up on a mixed farm, pigs, chickens, often a calf to raise over summer to butcher in the fall, so meat was part of every meal, and while I will occasionally happily graze a salad for supper, I am pretty far from the vegetarian lifestyle, not that there is anything wrong with making a personal choice in what we eat.

The question did have me thinking though.

In recent years I have begun to consume far more pulse/legumes than I did when I was younger.

While mom and grandma grew green and yes those terrible yellow beans which were served in a tomato soup sauce, and there were of course pork ‘n beans on every camper trip, that was about it.

If a lentil came into the house back then it would have had to have been hidden in the rarely eaten store bought soup in a can. They were simply not heard of that I recall.

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lentils and beans are widely used.

I have also found I have added lentils, green, red, Spanish and beluga to my own cooking. They were in the pumpkin chicken stew I whipped up for a Halloween gathering of friends, and they were in the traditional pot of chili that was part of watching the recent Grey Cup. And it’s the same with beans, and even chickpeas, they are showing up on the plate on more regular basis as I learn how tasty they can be in a variety of dishes.

As my interest in eating lentils, beans and peas has grown, so too has Prairie farmer interest in growing the crops, in particular in Saskatchewan.

The United Nations is about to increase pulse crop awareness even more. The organization has designated 2016, International Year of Pulses.

Recently, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall announced $100,000 in funding to support activities for the 2016 IYOP. The announcement was made

in Mumbai, India, where the premier was touring promoting Saskatchewan as a supplier to India of food and fuel.

“The International Year of Pulses will act as a catalyst for heightened awareness of the vital role pulses play in the pursuit of global food security,” Wall said in a release. “As one of the world’s largest producers of pulses, the declaration is an opportunity for Saskatchewan to showcase its leadership and pursue further export market development.”

I have to say I see the investment by the province as a good one, since pulse crops are an area which could see more farmers dedicating acres to given the huge world demand for the crops, and helping facilitate ties to a major user like India makes sense.

And from a personal perspective the more I learn about pulses, the more often they find their way to the cooking pot.

Government of Canada to maintain minimum grain volume requirements for railways Measure to ensure efficient and predictable movement of grain through winter Transport Canada & Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz tannounced that minimum grain volume requirements will be extended until March 28, 2015. This measure, initially introduced in March 2014, will help to maintain Canada’s reputation as a reliable supplier to world markets.

The government has put in place volume requirements that are designed to move the remainder of last year’s crop along with this year’s crop and ensure that the grain supply chain will return to normal operations. Ministers expect railways to provide reliable and predictable service to all shippers, all destinations, and throughout all corridors, as is their obligation as common carriers.

Under the new Order in Council, which takes effect on November 30, 2014, Canadian National Railway Company and Canadian Pacific Railway Company must each move the following amounts of grain: Time period Metric tonnes per week Nov. 30, 2014 to Dec. 20, 2014 345,000 Dec. 21, 2014 to Jan. 3, 2015 200,000 Jan. 4, 2015 to Feb. 21, 2015 325,000 Feb. 22, 2015 to Mar. 21, 2015 345,000 Mar. 22, 2015 to Mar. 28, 2015 465,000 The Order maintains direct legal obligations on railway to move grain and could result in penalties for non-compliance of up to $100,000 per violation. The requirement for railways to report on demand and volume remains in effect.

To further support the efficiency of the grain supply chain, the government expects both Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP) railways to submit formal winter contingency plans to the Government of Canada. This is to include service plans for producer car

loaders and short line railways for the remaining crop year.

In order to expand transparency in the logistics system, railways are also expected to provide information on car order fulfillment by corridor, including the placement of rail cars at producer car loading sites and along short line railways to the Grain Monitor.

The government continues to call on all parties in the grain supply chain to work together to develop solutions to ensure the timely movement of grain.

Quick Facts • On March 7, 2014, the government introduced an Order in Council (OIC) for a period of 90 days, to set out minimum volumes of grain to be moved by CN and CP each week, and requiring the railways to report on those weekly shipments.

• The Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act, enacted in May 2014, extended the minimum volume requirements of 500,000 metric tonnes per week to the end of the 2013-14 crop year.

• On August 1, a second OIC was introduced requiring CN and CP to each move 536,250 metric tonnes of grain per week until November 29, 2014. Regulatory changes were also introduced to facilitate better monitoring of the overall performance of the rail-based grain supply chain, to clarify the operational terms in service level agreements and to increase competition among railways by extending the limit for rail interswitching in the Prairie provinces.

• The total grain supply for the 2014-15 crop year is estimated to be 71.8 million metric tonnes; this includes a crop estimated at 56.4 million metric tonnes and a carry-over from the 2013-2014 crop year of approximately 15.4 million metric tonnes.

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Weekly RCMP Report: Dec. 2 -18

By Kelly Running The Carlyle detachment of the RCMP responded to a total of 48 calls to service from Friday, Dec. 12 to Thursday, Dec. 18.

911 calls Members responded to five 911 calls during this time. Four of them were to a vacant house in Redvers. The fifth was to the nursing home in Wawota and is thought to have been a misdial.

Animal calls Two callers reported cattle on the road near Kenosee Lake. Before RCMP could respond and round up the cattle there was a motor vehicle that collided with one. The driver was not injured, but the vehicle was towed and the cow was removed from the road.

Someone reported a dog outside in the cold.

RCMP spoke with the owner about possibly getting the animal a shelter.

There were two dogs reported at large in Kenosee. The caller was referred to SERM for that area.

Assault An assault in Wawota is currently under investigation.

In Manor a 12-yearold was reported for assaulting an individual. The youth was spoken to about their behaviour.

A 21-year-old male was charged with assault in Manor.

In the Carlyle area a 39-year-old male was charged with three counts of assault with a weapon and five counts of uttering threats. He went to court and was given a suspended sentence with one year probation.

Assistance Moose Jaw Police Services asked Carlyle RCMP to interview an individual from Kisbey.

An individual’s fingerprints were taken for a pardon.

Found property was located near Arcola and is still needing to be returned.

In the Carlyle area RCMP assisted individuals with mental health issues.

Members were requested to maintain the peace while an individual picked up their property in Redvers.

Assistance was given to Estevan Police Services in relation to theft of fuel.

Members were asked to locate a 14-year-old youth who was supposed to be staying in Carlyle.

The youth returned later without issue.

Another request to locate a youth was received by RCMP. It was discovered the youth was being returned home, but the driver had gotten lost.

The youth was returned without further issue.

Theft A report of a breaking and entering was received

by RCMP in the Carlyle area to a cabin. This is still under investigation.

Theft of a red Meridian auger from a compound in Arcola is currently under investigation.

In Arcola shoplifting was reported and the matter is being investigated.

A report of theft of firearms in Carlyle was investigated. Members determined the report was unfounded as the individual who had the firearms had right of access to them.

During the fall three John Deere riding lawn mowers were stolen in Redvers.

Alcohol related offences Someone reported an impaired driver near Arcola, but the vehicle was not located.

A possibly impaired driver was reported in Wawota, but members were unable to locate the vehicle.

Along Hwy 13 near Carlyle a vehicle check was conducted and a 41-year-old male was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and driving over 0.08.

In Carlyle intoxicated males were found walking along Main St. looking for a ride home. RCMP stopped to check on them and decided to give them a ride home. Once at the residence one of the intoxicated males refused to get out of the police vehicle. Given the option to get out or go to jail, the intoxicated male ended up being lodged in cells until the morning.

Threats In the Carlyle area a harassment complaint was reported.

Threats were reported as being uttered in the Carlyle area; members determined this was unfounded.

A report in the Kisbey area of threats being uttered was called in, but it was found no threats were made and police were not needed to attend.

Mischief Mischief in Redvers was reported with a vehicle driving through someone’s yard. This matter is under investigation.

There was also a call of mischief regarding this matter of someone reporting a white Ford pickup going through someone’s yard, but the caller was unable to obtain a licence number.

Collisions and driving offences A single vehicle collision occurred near Kisbey.

There were no injuries, but a 21-year-old female was charged with driving while disqualified and driving without a valid driver’s licence.

There was a suspected quad accident in the area.

Members attended but were unable to locate anything that would indicate an accident.

Two stop sign tickets were issued during this time, one was to a 38-year-

old male and the other to a 36-year-old male. Both tickets were for $230.

There was a third instance of someone not stopping at a stop sign while turning onto Hwy 13; this vehicle’s licence plate did not match the vehicle being driven.

A vehicle check near Kenosee Lake resulted in a 17-year-old male being charged with operating an

unregistered vehicle and driving while suspended, which brought with it a $580 ticket and a summons to court. The vehicle was impounded.

There were reports of a trailer jack knifing near Manor. No one was injured but a 19-year-old male was charged with driving without due care and attention.

Members provided

traffic control near Manor while a vehicle was towed out of the ditch.

Other calls to service There was a sudden death reported near Arcola; a 45-year-old male was found deceased.

A 58-year-old male failed to attend court and a warrant has been issued for their arrest.

Near Wauchope a vehicle fire was reported.

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The grade four class slide during the Jingle Bells dance they performed on Monday, Dec. 15, at their Christmas concert.

Pre-K students dance and sing “Down by the Station” during Arcola School’s Christmas Concert.

The grade seven and eight classes performed various skits including one about keeping New Year’s resolutions. Here Taivan M.’s character, Joe, keeps his resolution about being nicer to his little sister Jean, played by Emiah E.

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By Kelly Running New town councillor In acceptance to council by acclimation, John Brownlee, has taken a seat as an alderman and will begin in 2015. His first meeting will be on Jan. 7.

Bridge inspection on Railway Ave. W. Councillor Sedor brought up concerns regarding Railway Ave. W.’s bridge stating that rebar was sticking out of it. This has actually been an ongo-

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General information Jenn Sedor, council member, was nominated to the Homespun Committee.

The Town office was closed at noon on Dec. 24 and is not open for Christmas or Boxing Day. The Water Security Agency will be conducting an assessment in the new year. This is a mandatory assessment done every few years.

The town was having difficulties keeping a driver on with the Transit Van because it was not being used often and only had one rider, so decided to store the vehicle; however, in a letter to council an individual

asked if they could use the van to transport someone with a wheelchair to and from church on Sunday’s last meeting and was approved on Dec. 17. The individual has volunteered to drive, but only wants to drive this one person on Sundays. If demand for the Transit Van goes up, then town will look into a more permanent driver.

The rest of the matters including signage, the airport sign, council remuneration, and Regens Disposal were tabled until January.

Two councillors were unable to attend and although a council meeting could still be held with those attending, they felt it best not to make any big decisions without input from the others ensuring the town’s interests are best represented.

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By Kelly Running Vivid Crystal Tattoo Studio and Shoppe, based in Stoughton, is promoting a tattooing community in the area through inviting guest artists to the shop. Recently Tom Cookson spent some time in the area. A young artist from England, Cookson enjoyed two-months of life in southeastern Saskatchewan.

Cookson, 26, arrived at the beginning of September. Having studied art at university, Cookson started out holding exhibits and doing commissioned works, but found it wasn’t a reliable source of income.

“I’d go months without selling anything,” Cookson explained.

“I’d hold an exhibition, get really excited, but not sell anything. Tattooing was a good way to create a career from what I was doing.”

“It’s a lot less isolated too, you’re not in your studio by yourself, and you meet new people every day.”

Having started in November of 2011, Cookson has now had three years of experience at a job he loves; a job that allows him to travel and work.

“I started in England, and then went to a shop in Florida. That’s where I met Crystal, we kept in touch, and she said if I ever came to Canada that I would be more than welcome.”

“That’s one of the best things about the job; it lets me travel pretty much anywhere and do it. You learn new styles and meet lots of people. It’s always different going home though because you meet so many people through work connections.”

The future for Cookson will see him coming back in the New Year, while he also plans to work in Europe a bit more as well.

While in Stoughton, Cookson was busy with about ¿ve or six tattoos a week.

“I really like black and grey realism, and dot work,” Cookson explained of his art.

Crystal Begin, owner of Vivid Crystal and tattoo artist, explained, “We don’t want to have someone come in and just give them anything, we want the artist to work with their strengths so the clients have something great after. We want our guest artist to be happy and we want our clients to be happy.”

Begin added that having Cookson in as a guest artist was a lot of fun and is a way for them to help build a tattooing community in the area.

“We loved having him here,” Begin said. “In the States, artists embrace each other and support each other, I really like that community.”

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Leevi Runge and Karen Parachoniak battle during one of the preliminary Hobby Stock heats.

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Chris Hortness drifts around the corner during a Modi¿ed race.

By Kelly Running Despite being a cool and somewhat windy, the Big Eagle Showdown was another success. Held for the Manor Fire Department races began at 2 p.m. with preliminary runs determining who would earn a spot in the feature events.

Cameras Àashed as dust Àew and engines roared as approximately 600 people attended. In total 26 drivers took to the track with competitors from across Canada and some from the United States Local racers included Hobby Stock racers Kruz Wilson and his father Mike of Manor, Landon and Leevi Runge of Lampman, Riley Raynard of Lampman. In the Street Stocks Gary Goudy and Gary Goudy Jr. of Stoughton, Ehren Martin of Redvers, Alvin Dube of Lampman were racing.

In the Modi¿ed category Masen and Jett Big Eagle of Manor, Joey Galloway of Manor, Matt Mutz of Manor, Tanner Matheson of Redvers, and Jeremy Johnston of Arcola.

Races began with hobby stocks taking to the track ¿rst followed by Streets and then the Modi¿eds. The ground rumbled as the cars Àew around the track, drifting around corners and accelerating along the straightaways the crowds excitement was evident through whoops and hollers for their favourite drivers.

“The day went pretty good,” Big Eagle stated. “I would have liked to have seen a few more cars out but it went well. There were only two caution Àags throughout the whole day, the track was smooth, and despite it being a cold day we had a great turnout.”

The qualifying races gave way to the feature events following a driver calcutta.

Three racers of each event were auctioned off with the chance of winning a percentage of the pot if their driver took ¿rst place. In the end Ryan Saxon, Daryl Ariss, and Derrick Big Eagle donated the moneys won back to the event for the Fire Department.

The Hobby Stock event saw Raynard and Leevi battling through corners through the entire race. A tough fought battle to the end saw Raynard claim victory with Leevi taking second place.

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the win and gave credit to his friends like Leevi who on the track help push him to be the best he can be.

The Street Stocks were up next with Scott Yale taking ¿rst place. Yale comes from North Dakota and following the race smiled widely as he exclaimed the track is a very entertaining one to compete on, while explaining he will be trying to get others next year to come out for the event from the States as well.

The ¿nal feature event was a 50-lap race for the Modi¿ed class, with a mandatory pitstop and fuel mid-way through.

Excitement was in the air as Joey Galloway led the racers in the ¿rst few laps, but technical dif¿culties led to an early exit from the race for the local driver.

Taking the lead car’s place was Travis Peery. Masen Big Eagle attempted to catch-up and surpass Peery, but was unable to do so in the end despite a valiant effort. Peery took ¿rst place and stopping in Victory Lane was given his well-earned trophy with his two boys, Ryan (Kid Rocket) Peery and Blake Peery, running towards their father to congratulate him on the win.

Travis stated his boys are a big part of his operation both helping in the pits to varying degrees and even helping bring out gas during the 25-lap break.

The action concluded and a crowd returned for a cabaret that evening with Third Degree Birnz entertaining the crowd.

“It was a bigger turn out than last year,” Big Eagle explained of the cabaret. “Everything went off without a glitch.”

Overall the day was again thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance, while the Manor Fire Department bene¿ted from the generosity of those in the crowd.

The event is hosted by the Big Eagle and Galloway families, with help great support from the community and surrounding area.

“Thanks to everyone to helped us out,” Big Eagle said.

“It’s not something done by just my wife and me, we have lots of volunteers who help make it the day that it is.”

Final numbers raised for the Fire Department are still being determined, but it was once again a great success.

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By Kelly Running end Clayton Strutt won the event Always enduring, never one with a score of 78. to give up, it’s the way of the west.

The saddle bronc event also Despite the downpour of rain on saw the rodeo horses perform, Saturday, Aug. 30, Stoughton’s keeping the winner, Ross Rough ‘N Ready Roughstock Krueger, to a score of 78 as well.

Rodeo event presented by the A usual crowd favourite – New Hope Horse Club was a bull riding – saw a lot of action great success. and successful rides as the crowd DeeAnna Lyke, one of the cheered. In the end Flint Vayro organizers, explained the event took ¿rst place with a score of 86. brought in between 200 and In addition to the roughstock 250 people. With umbrellas and events, there were two other raincoats many people stood in main events and a fun event for the rain or huddled under the big youth to partake in. tent where the cabaret would be The youth event of mutton held following the rodeo. busting was thoroughly enjoyed “A lot of people liked the by both youth and the crowd as tent and it was nice to have the they held on tight. cabaret in the same place as the The other main events rodeo,” Lyke said. “No one was included a jackpot wild horse moving around and race where a group people could enjoy of three had to lasso, an evening out saddle, and ride with their kids right a wild horse. The there.” dif¿cult task was Though the completed by the rain looked like it Fuller Team. would settle in for Finally, this the evening it let up year saw a new and ¿nally stopped. event added to the “Everything line-up with an open went off really jackpot barrel racing good,” Lyke stated. event held. Vicki “The rain quit by Ripplinger took ¿rst the wild horse races ~ DeeAnna Lyke place. and although there The rodeo was was still mud it was good.” followed by a cabaret under the Lyke went on to say that big tent with Rob McLean & feedback from many people Against the Grain performing. in attendance included the Open to all ages, the after party statement that it was New Hope’s was enjoyed by all. best rodeo yet. This was despite “The cabaret went well the rain and included how too,” Lyke stated. “We had a organizers were able to problem mechanical bull which was solve in order to go on with the quite entertaining throughout the show despite a little rain. night.”

Prime Time Rodeos of Overall the event was a great Kennedy were once again the success and Lyke was thankful to stock contractors for the event. the support from Stoughton and They provided quality rodeo the surrounding communities. horses and bulls.

“We’d like to thank our “We’d like to thank our sponsors from every community, stock contractor for some of we had them from about an hour the best animals,” Lyke stated. away from us and I hope they “We were told this was some of were happy to support us,” Lyke the best bull riding in southeast said.

Saskatchewan this year. There The event was held as a was a lot of good riding.” fundraiser for the Stoughton Laughing Lyke added, “I Swimming Pool, however, a think the mud kept the riders on.” dollar amount was not known at The rodeo began at 6 p.m. the time of Lyke’s interview. with Taylor Ksenych and Ciera Already planning for next Romanow opened the rodeo year’s rodeo, the New Hope by carrying the Canadian and Horse Club will be meeting on Saskatchewan Àags as Jacquie Oct. 8 to discuss different ideas Walbaum sang O’ Canada. and discuss what made this year’s Bareback riders were the successful. Lyke welcomes the ¿rst to take to the corral. Being public to call her, (306)698let out of the chute they faced 7170, or any other club member rain and mud as they attempted to provide their ideas or feedback to hang on to their mounts. In the to so it can be brought forth at the meeting.

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By Kelly Running The MaryÂżeld Ag Society Âżrst introduced a fair to MaryÂżeld in 1915. Today, 99 years later, it has continued to succeed.

Through rain or shine, the resilience of the Ag Society and the community at large is evident upon arrival.

The MaryÂżeld Fair was held on Thursday, July 24, where large crowds gathered around the numerous activities found at the fairgrounds and inside the rink.

It was a less than perfect start to the day with rain and wind threatening to remain after dampening the grounds. Organizers were already bringing the carnival activities inside, but as the community showed their resolve to not let Mother Nature ruin their day, the rain soon stopped.

The day remained overcast, but everything meant to be outside was eventually placed there as the warmth of the day could soon be felt.

A pancake breakfast was held in the morning to kick off the celebrations which was quickly followed by the beginning of the horse show. Though horses have been involved in the fair since the beginning, it was the Âżrst year for the Annual MaryÂżeld and District Hunter Jumper Show. Organizers of this new feature, Jaida Adamson and Jill Humphries were happy with the interest in their event at the fair. “We had about 15 entries, the weather did keep a few away,â€?

Adamson explained. “We’re happy with the turn out for our Âżrst one and hopefully next year is a little bigger. We’ll try to keep going as long as there’s interest.â€?

Adamson and Humphries both explained that the interest shown this year is very encouraging and hope to perpetuate the love of riding through lessons to those wanting to learn.

Many around the course found themselves exclaiming how wonderful it was for youth to have this option as many do jump or are interested in it.

The regular horse show held during the fair, which is a part of the Man-Sask Border Circuit (MSBC) was held inside the rink. The MSBC was hosted in a total of 10 communities this year and is always well attended in MaryÂżeld. This year 42 entered, but weather did mean some entries decided not to participate.

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A young boy enjoys the petting zoo as he sits next to a goat.

Overall those in charge of this horse show were happy with the turn out as numbers were up from the year before and many new entries were there to participate as well.

This year’s judge was Terri Smith of Elkhorn, MB, who watched and made the dif¿cult decisions regarding winners of each class. Classes ranged from showmanship to Western and English riding to a small gymkhana.

Year end awards for the circuit were awarded for Youth Showmanship, Halter, English Pleasure, Jr. Horse Training Class, and Barrel Racing.

The curling rink then housed the indoor exhibits ranging from ¿eld products and garden goods to Àowers, household art, sewing, crocheting, crafts, photos, baking, canning, school work,

and more.

One of the judges this year was Myrtle Chambers who has had training in judging these variety of goods. “If we didn’t have the fair you wouldn’t get to see how talented people are!� Chambers explained.

Chambers would like to see two things in the future though, more people taking up judging and other schools encouraging students to submit schoolwork.

Other exciting events included the annual tailgate sale, a carnival, a presentation for youth by the Science Centre, a chili cook off, and much more.

Freda Hill, secretary for the MaryÂżeld Ag Society, has been involved with them since 1998 and says the fact that the fair has been able to reach 99 years is a testament to the commitment and

community spirit of those living in MaryÂżeld and the surrounding area.

Hill went on to explain that there was a group of youth who stepped forward and organized the carnival games being held including Kelly Kay, Rachel Erickson, and Kian Sweeting.

These games included ring toss, spray away, can knock down, plinko, bean bag toss, noodle throw, and a crowd favourite, the dunk tank.

After 99 years, the fair has also joined Facebook with Emma Furnival’s help and can be found through searching Facebook for Mary¿eld Fair. This, Hill, explained was very helpful in getting word out about the event.

During lunch time was a chili cook-off was organized by Janet Lemon. The cook-off had people bringing their best recipes in a

crock pot to be tasted by those who paid $2, becoming judges and being entered to win a prize draw.

The chili cook-off was another Âżrst for the fair, which keeps their line-up of activities fresh each year while continuing to pay homage to its roots through the time-honoured horse show and indoor exhibits. “We usually try something different every year,â€? Hill stated. “This year the hunter/jumper competition is one of those and we hope that it will continue and bring in more people and more interest.â€?

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By Kelly Running It was an early morning start to the day on Saturday, June 28, with a pancake breakfast held at Moose Creek Regional Park beginning at 6 a.m. for the numerous ¿shing enthusiasts found attending the Alameda Community Rink’s 18th Annual Fishing Derby and Supper.

As people enjoyed the breakfast, boats were launched and moored nearby, so when 8 a.m. neared they were able to already be ready on the water to take off to their favourite spots around the lake to pull in the biggest Northern Pike they could.

When the starting marker of ¿reworks were lit they were off. A total of 330 adults and 55 youth participated in the ¿shing derby, while the majority of these were all registered by 9 a.m. there were many who waited until later in the day to join as the derby concluded at 4 p.m.

With ¿shers known to be a resilient group, they were out enjoying time with a line in the water and the company of family and friends despite the rain which had settled in for the day.

With ¿shing having commenced at 8 a.m. it wasn’t quite an hour in when the ¿rst ¿sh caught was rushed to shore to be weighed. Young ¿sherman, Rocco Perrot, brought in a 4.55 lbs catch.

In the end the prize money went to the top eight in the adult division and the top six in the youth division. Jeff Cameron took ¿rst place and $2,000 for catching a ¿sh weighing18.9lbs and measuring 44.5 inches long. Thus, he also had the longest Northern Pike amongst ¿sh brought in as well. This is not always the case as Darin McNabb, one of the organizers, explained that males are longer than females, so a female could weigh more but not be in the running for the longest ¿sh.

Second place of $1,000 went to Jesse McLeod with a ¿sh weighing in at 18.4 lbs. Third and fourth place ¿nishers each won $500: Jim Howard caught a 12.85 lbs ¿sh and Nate Smart reeled in a 12 lbs ¿sh. Fifth to eighth places were then awarded $250.

This saw Marko Tello bring in an 11.55 lbs Northern Pike, Terry Leiche pulled an 11.35 lbs ¿sh, Ralph Smart reeled in a 10.9 lbs pike, and Josh Michel took eight place with a ¿sh weighing10 lbs.

Youth took home prize money as well with ¿rst place going to Trey Michel who won $200 for a 7.8 lbs pike. For

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Jeff Cameron holds up the ¿rst place ¿sh weighing in at 18.9 lbs and measuring 44.5 inches long. second place, $100 was won

by Kaitlyn Hansen with a ¿sh weighing 7 lbs. Third place then earned $75, which made Preston Sibley a little richer after catching 4.6 lbs ¿sh.

Fourth place through sixth also won cash as Rocco Perrot brought in a 4.55 lbs pike, Hannah Dietze pulled a 4.2 lbs ¿sh from Alameda Dam, and Dorren Lesy presented a 3.65 lbs ¿sh. These three all received $50 for their efforts from the day.

In addition to the entry in the ¿shing derby the registration fee also guaranteed youth a door prize, while adults had their names in for 140 prizes.

Registration also included a BBQ beef supper, which was enjoyed by all.

McNabb explained that the ¿sh derby is the main fundraiser for the Alameda Rink. Though they do not have a ¿nal ¿gure from this year yet, it is expected to again be another success

possibly bringing in more than $15,000 though expenses are still being paid and a ¿nal tally added up.

Over the last three years, McNabb also said that the volunteers on the rink board have been able to put in approximately $275,000. Renovations to the kitchen were recently completed as was the work on the zamboni room, while they have also installed a new boiler.

Now one of their main projects has developed after the Àoor was insulated years ago. Following the insulation of the Àoor, water now pools on the surface and a dehumidi¿er system is being looked into which costs near $50,000.

With the encouragement and support of the community and businesses, the volunteers who organized the ¿shing derby were again successful in perpetuating the legacy of the rink culture in Alameda.

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Ryan Hull holds Rocco Perrot’s catch, which was the ¿rst to be weighed reaching 4.55 lbs.

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Students from G.F. Kells High School and Carlyle Elementary School gather outside the high school on Thursday, May 1 before their walk to hold hands and make the “circle of trust.”

By Coriandré Lawrence Carlyle was awash with pink last week as almost 400 students trekked through the streets in the bright coloured shirts in recognition of their ¿ght against bullying.

Students from Carlyle Elementary School and G.F. Kells High School joined hands in solidarity on Thursday, May 1 to celebrate Pink Day. The theme for this year’s occasion was “cyberbullying” and before students from both schools took to the streets an assembly was held at each school to address the importance of the day. Students from the elementary school then made their way to GF Kells to join the high school students during sessions on cyberbulling.

Guidance councilor at GF Kells, Tom Broccolo was the main organizer of the event and said eight workshops would be hosted by teachers that day. He also highlighted the importance of addressing cyberbullying.

“Our theme, cyber bullying is one that we feel, really reaches kids at a really important level, its current, it’s relevant to some

of the real life challenges kids are working with in and out every day,” he said.

“What we are most excited about with this year’s version of Pink Day is the workshops we have introduced this year. We are really excited because we really think it’s going to give kids a chance to work with the material and understand the issues and give their own input on how they feel about the [issue].”

The students were divided into eight groups with each group focusing on different topics.

Broccolo said each group learnt something different and targeted a speci¿c part of cyber bullying.

The title of some sessions included, “Cyberbullying: Crossing the line,” Cyberbullying: Be Upstanding,” and “Over Exposed; Sexting and Relationships” among others.

Teacher at the high school and an instructor of one of the sessions Angelica Weibe said the walk is a great way to get all the kids together and both schools involved. Her workshop was entitled “Becoming a Web Celeb” and she spoke

of an illustration used during her session to better identify how one can quickly receive backlash from the online world.

“The main example we had was a case study on Rebecca Black, she had that song Friday and how she was thirteen when she made the video and it exploded and went viral and all the negative comments that came with it,” she said.

The popular circle of trust was made as students stood together holding hands and posing for a picture before they started their walk from the high school. They made their way to Mountain Avenue and then up Main Street. The business community in Carlyle played their part in Pink Day as many stores were decorated in recognition of the day. Students were able to enter several businesses along the strip and speak to the owners about the day.

Principal of G.F. Kells High School, Maurice Saltel said the day is a group effort as the issue is not just within their own school but within the community as a whole.

“We ¿nd that when we raise the importance of this issue that we get a lot of support from parents, when we go and walk downtown we get a lot of support from the community and what I have learned is that in this community is that, we’re all together in this,” he said.

He said Pink Day is a signi¿cant event and the students walking downtown demonstrated how the school believes in the issue and highlighted support from business owners shows how important they think it is as well. He also addressed the school’s approach to dealing with bullying and not only the victims but also the bully themselves.

“I guess it comes down to how we are going to treat kids who really make poor decisions on how they are going to interact with other kids and are we going to be a punishment oriented or are we going to be supportive,”

he said.

“Are we going to be the type of school community that says, ‘Yeah you made some really bad choices here, you’re going to get it or do we say ‘look, you need to get better on how you interact with other kids,” the principal said.

He also indicated that when attention is drawn to the issue youth are a lot better at pointing out to others the poor decisions they have made which he said makes everyone’s life easier.

“Kids are more aware of it and are less willing to put up with it,” he said.

After their walk through downtown, the students made their way back to the high school where they engaged in other activities in celebration of the day.

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By Kelly Running It was 1942 and two of the biggest names in show business Claudia McFadden (Debbie Bedecs) and Athena Sinclair (Colleen Easton) were in a bitter rivalry. The two divas were booked to perform at the same bene¿t for the war effort and placed in suites at the Palm Beach Royale on opposite ends.

Ms. McFadden arrives ¿rst and is given a two-bedroom presidential suite, promptly going to one room for a nap. Comedy ensued as Sinclair claimed the presidential suite for herself, luckily claiming the other bedroom.

As the two women share the suite a stressed hotel manager, Bernard S. Dunlap (Lane Easton), discovers the mishap and attempts to keep the women in their rooms and out of the common area of the suite.

Enlisting the help of the two divas’ assistants, Murphy (Naomi Twietmeyer) and Mr. Pippet (David Slykhuis), as well as the bell hops, Francis (Jesse Twietmeyer) and Otis (Michael Logan), he almost succeeds in spite of a nosy reporter, Dora Del Rio (Melissa Savill).

In the end the confrontation between the two women is unavoidable, but the two women run everyone else from their suite which in a turn of events reveals a great twist. The women’s relentless rivalry is really an act. The more they are in the tabloids and news, the more popular the events they attend together are as people hope to see the two explode.

Other key characters included Mrs. Everett P. Osgood (Bertha Isleifson) and Mr. Boodles, a stuffed dog which played a key role in the comedy.

Quite funny, the crowd howled as Cornerstone Theatre performed “Suite Surrender” by Michael McKeever as directed by Dianne Twietmeyer.

Each of the characters developed by the cast were entertaining and well received by the crowd.

Though much of the cast are veterans within the world of Cornerstone Theatre, both Logan and Savill are rather new to performing within Cornerstone. They each delivered great lines, portraying their characters very well, each gaining major laughs.

Held on the weekend of April 4 to 6 the production also saw dinner served for ticket holders on the Friday and Saturday. With roast beef donated by Gordon Food Services, the meal was fully prepared at cost by David and Shelley Slykhuis. Greatly enjoyed by all, the delicious meal was another incentive to attend on either Friday or Saturday.

The crew included Craig Savill as prompter, Doug Waldner as the stage manager, with Paul Twietmeyer and Matt Gazelle on lights and sound.

Paul also designed the intricately built set with help from Craig, Waldner, Marion Biram, Marylin Carter, and Grant Taylor.

Dennis Coffey was thanked for videoing the performance again and Lisa Grimes was given a nod for her work in make-up and hair.

In addition to those involved with Cornerstone Theatre, the G.F. Kells Drama Club assisted in clearing tables following the meal.

All funds raised from the plays hosted at Carlyle Memorial Hall

by Cornerstone Theatre is put into a fund to help with the upkeep and refurbishing of the facilities.

Most recently their efforts as well as the efforts of the Carlyle Memorial Hall Board and a number of community members who donated time and money resulted in new Àooring, fresh paint, and a new bar along the ¿rst Àoor area where supper was held.

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By Kelly Running On Sunday, March 2, Rudi Swiegers, who grew up mostly in Kipling, and Paige Lawrence of Kennedy, attended the Kennedy Skating Club's ice show where they were the honoured guests and hometown heroes after competing at the Olympic games in Sochi, Russia last month.

The pairs ¿gure skaters shared some of their favourite experiences at the Olympics, while Paige took the time to reminisce and thank those in Kennedy for helping her along in her early years of ¿gure skating, while continuing to the pairs team unwavering support.

Prior to the ice show's intermission Rudi and Paige were welcomed onto the ice by applause, whoops, hollers, and loud whistling as the audience displayed their love and commitment to their homegrown athletes.

A large screen was set up and before Rudi and Paige spoke, they were able to show a video of their Free Skate from Sochi as a way to share a piece of their Olympic experience with the crowd.

The pair took 14th place overall in the Olympics, but despite a few stumbles were touted in media as being one of the happiest 14th place ¿nishers the Olympics has ever seen.

As the video played, Rudi and Paige stood on the ice watching with the crowd, smiles creasing their faces as the audience erupted in thunderous applause after each completed element.

Following the video the pair stood in front of the amassed crowd to speak a little about their favourite parts of the Olympics, picking out a few moments as they explained they could nearly speak about the Olympics forever.

“We wanted to come out to talk a little about our Olympic experience,” Paige said. “It’s hard to talk about it I guess because it’s such a large experience...”

Though the entire experience was thrilling and unique, Paige and Rudi agreed that being on the ice performing was exhilirating.

“For me my favourite part was obviously... on the ice skating,” Paige smiled widely.

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to skate and those two programs that we did, I was just so in the moment and so happy being able to do both programs.”

“For me that was one of the greatest things to be able to go there and to not be all nervous... but to just really relish in how awesome it was to be a part of something that big...”

Rudi went on to explain that a moment which sticks out in his mind was after the pair ¿nished their Free Skate, Paige was intent on staying on the ice as long as she could.

“Like Paige said the Olympics was a humongous experience for us,” Rudi told the crowd. “We were there for three weeks and of those three weeks we skated competitively for two days.”

“But one of my favourite moments... Paige didn’t want to get off the ice so just continuously kept bowing and that really sums it up. You really didn’t want to be done because it was just such a fantastic moment for us and a fantastic experience for us that even now as we’re standing in front of you we still have that Olympic moment, Olympic experience inside ourselves and it will never be done for us; but, we’re really happy that you guys have come here and can share even just a little bit of that moment with you guys. So, thank you guys very much for that, we really appreciate it.

It was more than just skating at the Olympics though that had Paige and Rudi excited about being in Sochi, it was being a part of Team Canada and everything that went with this honour.

“Another really cool thing about the Olympics was that it was so much more than just ¿gure skating and we were really, really lucky we got to go enjoy a lot more...” Paige stated.

“We felt like we were part of Team Canada and not just Team Canada, ¿gure skating.

We had the opportunity to go to the ladies hockey ¿nal and cheer them on for gold... but when the women won a swarm of Canadian athletes went over to the sidelines, we stood there and we sang the anthem while they were getting their medals, and afterwards the girls would come up by us and wave, and say, ‘Thank you.’ And you could

Happy New Year and all the best in 2015!

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Olympic athletes and world class ¿gure skaters Rudi Swiegers and Paige Lawrence recently attended the Kennedy Skating Club’s ice show on Sunday, March 2, where they shared thoughts on the Olympics and Paige spoke of her love for her hometown of Kennedy. just tell that they were so grateful for our cheering sections that we had there and so that was cool because I really felt a part of their medal, even as a bystander, but they made us part of it.”

In the end Rudi and Paige were grateful to be in Kennedy; but, as it is Paige’s hometown she had a few extra words for the crowd which contained family, friends, and neighbours, a community which helped her get started in a sport which would become her passion and propel her towards greatness.

After thanking the crowd for attending the evening and

for their support, Paige went on, “I also wanted to say thank you for being a part of our journey throughout all of these years.

That’s been really big for me because this rink holds a really special place for me in my heart because this is where I got my start back when I was four-yearsold...”

“I have many amazing memories from here: school trips in Phys. Ed., or coming here after school to learn, and I can remember Mom sitting up there and me doing tricks for her down here going, ‘Look at me, I’m so good!’” Paige said smiling

widely as the crowd laughed.

“It’s just really special for me to stand here now having achieved my biggest dream because even though I’ve moved away to train, I’ve never really lost my roots from here and coming back every year to the ice show it’s just such an honour for me and I’m so thankful to be able to see the younger skaters grow throughout the years...”

The rink and the community which helped her grow were carried in her heart to Sochi.

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By Kelly Running How is identity created?

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For many these questions are answered through their family history. From the struggles of frontier life to the successes of providing a good life for their family, it’s these histories of where we come from help us de¿ne who we are.

On Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. the Stoughton Library hosted Janine Windolph, a ¿lmmaker and storyteller, to speak about her experiences discovering her own family history and the assistance she has given to schools in LaRonge and Cumberland House in focusing on their history and culture through multi-media studies.

Originally from LaRonge, Windolph would eventually live in Regina with her mother and step-father. She credits her step-father with teaching her about traditional beliefs, while the community she grew up with in LaRonge including her father would provide her with Anglican beliefs. This she says is a commonality near LaRonge and amongst many First Nations as they “walk two roads,” believing each to be true and equally important in their lives.

Windolph has a Master of Fine Arts Interdisciplinary in Media Production and Indian

Fine Arts, which has opened her up to the world of creating video projects featuring family histories and cultural experiences.

As a youth Windolph explained she had always wanted to become a ¿lmmaker, but believed the only way to do so was to move to Hollywood. Her dreams therefore changed and she would enter Business Administration out of high school, but quickly fell in love with her Film 100 course.

“It hooked me,” Windolph smiled. “I found myself following my original dream. I realized the movies you see made in Hollywood are not everything and that I could change focus to family. I had the power to tell the story the way I wanted to and that was empowering.”

Windolph would great those at the Stoughton Library, which included students in kindergarten to grade eight from Oceanman.

Windolph explained her connection to a variety of cultures through her ancestors and though she had been told her European roots would be much easier to trace this was far from true.

In the end she would only be able to trace back three generations of German ancestral ties, while she could go back much further through the oral histories of her First Nations ties.

Not knowing much of these

family ties when she was younger, Windolph now says she has a better understanding of her identity and this drive to discover her history developed out of her children. She simply wanted them to know who they were and where they come from, which she had not known at their age.

In connection to this Windolph showed a short documentary of her family history, of speaking with her father about what he was taught as a youth and about their family tree.

Following this a video from a group of students in LaRonge was played. Windolph is also involved in helping youth develop their voice and teaches them about media production.

“We do a crash course on media and after they’re done they take away different skills,” Windolph explained.

This is followed by allowing the students to develop their own narratives, encouraging them to look at local histories and stories, however, the entire script and process is then created by the students with Windolph simply providing the tools to tell it.

“They’re involved completely in the process,” Windolph stated. “They’re creating the narratives and casting the parts.”

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Janine Windolph, attended Stoughton Library on Wednesday, Feb. 12, where she spoke of ancestral ties and the work she has done in teaching youth how to develop multimedia through having them focus on local traditions and customs.

Wawota’s Winter Spirit Festival brings cultures together

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Michele Amy, along with eight of her students and Patrick Tinant, stopped by to entertain the crowd which had amassed. Youth quickly took to the music and jumped up to dance along to the beat.

By Kelly Running A strong part of Québec’s heritage and identity can be found in the winter months. According to Monique Myers, Wawota Parkland School’s French teacher, Winter Spirit Festivals have been held consistently since the days of the Voyageurs as a way to overcome boredom and depression during the cold winter months.

Myers, originally from Quebec, explained that this tradition continues and despite political tensions between English and French speakers it is an activity that transcended it all.

As a way to share part of Canada’s identity and the ways in which French and English cultures have melded together, Myers and Canadian Parents for French (CPF) – Wawota with help from the entire community, held the ¿rst annual Wawota Winter Spirit Festival on Saturday, Feb. 15.

“The idea of a Winter Spirit Festival comes from when I was young and these festivals could be found everywhere,” Myers explained. “It’s a great Québec tradition traced back to the Voyageurs as a way to get rid of boredom and depression. There would be music, song, and dance as a way to keep their spirits up.”

Beginning at 1 p.m. a variety of fun activities started. From snow sliding near the rink to skating on Peddle’s Pond to crafts and BINGO at Wawota Town Hall, children were laughing and enjoying their time.

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Retired activities director at Moose Mountain Leisure, Anna Erick relaxes with her dog Coco at her home in Carlyle, SK.

By Coriandré Lawrence On a typical day Anna Erick has the duty of planning activities for residents at Moose Mountain Lodge in the town of Carlyle.

Her activities range from music programs and games to sewing and art. However, amidst the festivities during Christmas less than a month ago Erick retired as activities director at Moose Mountain Lodge (MML). She says her fondest and most lasting memory of the retirement home will be remembering each resident as an individual.

“We always had a lot of events for seasons and stuff…

You always have your mother’s day tea and your family Christmas tea and all those kind of things but the things you remember most are the individual things,” she said.

“The individual talks and the individual stories, you meet a lot of the families and you get to know a lot of the families. You

go downtown and a lot of the families have had somebody in there (MML) in the last 15 years.

So you know when you get into the town, you know most of the people because you’ve touched their family in some way.”

Erick has amassed 30 years of experience in recreation management and has been activities director for Moose Mountain Lodge for the last 15 years. She says recreation is something she has always enjoyed and as such decided to go into recreation technology when she left high school.

After two years in Saskatoon at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) at the Kelsey campus she graduated and headed to Weyburn. And then did 15 years at the Souris Valley Mental Health Hospital in Weyburn. She then moved to Carlyle with her family and describes the community as one that gets highly involved

with the programs at MML. “The people are really good, we’ve had super volunteers.

We’ve had volunteers that come all the time, you can count on them every month, some people come every day, we couldn’t have done it without the volunteers – run the program,” she said.

Erick says she always liked working with the residents and indicated that being hands on was always the fun part of the programs. She also praised the MML staff saying many of the programs could not have been successful without their help.

“If it’s not for the backbone of your staff you don’t get to carry out your program. Without the nursing staff, kitchen staff and housekeeping - they’re the back bone to keep things going.

You just have to mention you’re doing something and they’re right behind you,” she said.

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Upcoming Events Wednesday, December 31st - New Year’s Eve smorg, Kisbey Rec. Centre, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults $15.00; 6-12 $7.00. Sponsored by Moose Mountain Elks #483.

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Christmas Gift Idea: Concert Tickets - Redvers Arts Council has tickets available for the following concerts in Redvers: Megan Nash - rising Sk Country Artist, Feb 7 at Redvers United Church, adult advance $20.00, student advance $10.00; Sheldon Cassavant - Magician, March 9, location to be arranged, all tickets $15.00; Memory Lane - a group doing songs from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, May 8, at the Redvers Rec Centre, adult advance $25.00, student advance $15.00. Tickets are available as singles or as a pack of all three concerts. A three pack is $50.00.

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Take time for kindness and for giving. Take time for friendship and happy living.

To all readers of this column - a very blessed Christmas season and may it continue all through the New Year.

Two couples from Langbank enjoyed a great trip recently, Kleven and Judy MacDougall, Cliff and Donna Worley spent their holiday in Nashville, Branson, Memphis and Pigeon Forge.

Kennedy Langbank School proudly presented their annual Christmas concert on Tuesday, Dec. 16th, with a very good attendance. All of the participants were very happy about their parts in the concert. What great talent we have in Kennedy. Have a good holiday, teachers, boys and girls.

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Alida News

Submitted by Edel Cowan

The Alida community extends their deepest sympathies to Brenda Lemieux and family on the death of her father Alfred Bouchard (Fertile) on December 15, 2014.

Condolences are also extended to all other family members. Funeral mass will be held December 22 at Redvers Catholic Church.

Gray and Edel Cowan spent from December 15-17 in Regina visiting with their son Jeff while attending medical appointments.

Faye Walker and Lenore Rittaler visited with Edel and Gray Cowan on Thursday, December 18 and they all enjoyed a lunch together.

Families of students who attend Oxbow Prairie Horizons School either attended the Christmas Concert which was held in the afternoon or again in the evening on Thursday, December 18. They too enjoyed the program that was presented – a job well done by both teachers and students – keep up the great work.

There were many family members who attended the Redvers Elementary School Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 18. It was a very pleasant concert and it’s great to see the little ones and older students participating in the program. Their songs were great – sure makes Christmas seem as if it’s just around the corner now. Keep up the great work teachers and students we do appreciate your contribution to Christmas season. Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a great holiday season.

It is the Alida Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Concert at the Alida Hall this evening, Friday, December 19 which again will put one into the Christmas spirit. One really enjoys these songs of the season, the true meaning of Christmas with a pageant, as well as the moment of remembrance for those who will not be among us this year and of course Old St Nick usually finds his way to Alida. May each and every one of you have a wonderful Holiday season – Merry Christmas One and All! Please remember to give me a call at 306-443-3496 if you have any news or send an e-mail at g.cowan@sasktel.net – I look forward to hear from you. Until next time – Keep smiling – Drive safely and Take care.

The community of Alida and area hopes that everyone had as great Christmas as one could have and that Santa was generous to all. We wish You and Yours all the Best in 2015 – Happy New Year Everyone!

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Maryfield Sunrise Villa News What a festival of music we have had this week! The German Youth Group came, with three pianists, to sing their traditional carols. Sunday afternoon brought the Sinclair Mennonite Choir, with their 20 young men and women and carols that were new to us. Next day at supper time the ladies who sang at the Spirit of Christmas Concert sang several songs from that program, and led us in our favorite carols.

Betsy’s Bifocal Beauties have come together since the first of those old fashioned Christmas concerts.

A violin and piano duo from that concert was our young caregiver from Kola, Kornelia Neufeld, and her young brother Willie. They thrilled us with their rendition of O Holy Night. After lunch next day Carol Veysey and her piano students visited us.

The Carollers from the Associated Gospel Church and a children’s choir from Kola are still to come.

Sunday the 14th was also Ruth Longman’s birthday, with a host of visitors: Cy, Chris, Quincy and Mary Longman from Brandon; Doug and Diana Longman from Rocanville; with Steven Lynette and Ella Bock.

Other guests were: Cathy and Carey Thompson, Winnipeg, with “Horner”, Bonnie Ens; Paula Kenler, Heather and Lexi Draper; Glen and Susan Isobel, Regina, with Pat Oliver, Jackie and Norm Oliver. Evelyn Downer visited many friends, and Heather Thomas, Alicia and Abigail spent time with Grandma Mary Hartlin.

Sympathy to the Armitage family of Jean Walker, teacher and long-time member of Redvers and Sunrise Villa.

Hello and congratulations to Bill Wells, who has moved to Redvers Health Centre.

Since leaving the Villa nine months ago he has not found card players in any of the Sun Country Care Homes. Have all the Golden Age Centre players moved to the condos?

Happy New Year, and Thank You, people of Maryfield

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HIRING A SHIFT SUPERVISOR (CARLYLE, SK) A Busy Gas Station with Convenience Store in Carlyle, SK is hiring a Shift Supervisor

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JANITOR CanElson Drilling, Carlyle is seeking a person to provide janitorial services for office building, afterhours and weekends.

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HELP WANTED The Weyburn Livestock Exchange is looking for part time YARD STAFF for the fall run season. Experience is an asset, but we are willing to train.

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Hon. Dan D’Autremont MLA of Cannington Cannington Office: Box 130, Alida, SK S0C 0B0 Alida Phone: 443-2420 • Fax: 443-2269 Toll Free: 1-877-326-3652 Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Year end review Ed Komarnicki, Member of Parliament for Souris – Moose Mountain The focus has been on growing the economy and creating jobs. Government direct program spending is down for four consecutive years, the first time this has happened since 196162. Over 1.2 million jobs have been created since the recession. The economy is fragile, however, so we must continue to be vigilant, especially with the fluctuation in oil and commodity prices.

We have cut taxes over 160 times and are keeping them low. This alone has saved an average family of 4 approximately $3400 per year. The overall federal tax burden is at its lowest in 50 years. Canada’s total government net debt continues to decline and remain the lowest of any G7 country.

We are on target to balance the budget in 2015 with a projected surplus of $1.9 billion. The government will continue to reduce the size of the federal debt with unused annual contingencyf unds.

In addition to all of the above, we have added a significant income boost to families with children. For any couple with children under 18, a new tax provision will allow them to income split to a maximum of $2000 per year. Although some may oppose this, the time has come to look at whole family income when it comes to taxation as families depend on that income to meet their needs.

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under 6 will have the Universal Child Care Benefit raised from $100 to $160 per month for an annual total of $1920 per child. For a family with two children under 6, this would mean $3840 per year, a fairly substantial amount. Also, a further payment of $60 per month per child from age 6 to 17 will be forthcoming for a total of $720 per child per year. The net effect will help families who need help most.

The New Building Canada Plan that includes the national infrastructure component, the provincial/ territorial regional component, as well as a small communities component has been established for the next 10 years, and the program has now been fully launched by the federal and provincial governments. This, along with the Gas Tax Fund, will add nearly $50 billion to communities over the next 10 years.

As we know, we saw many trade deals signed, and the most significant was the agreement with the European Union. This should allow us to continue to lead on the economic front. We are also working hard to stand up for Canada and for Canadian values on the world stage. We stood in solidarity with Ukraine, we were never neutral with terrorists, and as always, we stand by Israel. After pictures of beheadings by members of ISIL, and the murder and rape of women and children, a raw nerve has been struck with Canadians. In my view there is

Notice of Public Hearing Saskatchewan Heritage Property Review Board, Public Hearing Concerning the Notice of Intention to Designate (per The Heritage Property Act) the GRAIN ELEVATOR in the RM of Tecumseh no. 65, Saskatchewan The public is invited to attend.

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clear support to eliminate the threat, and when we can, to degrade the assets and ability to organize and carry out operational plans. The Liberals are absolutely on the wrong side of this issue, as are the NDP. The murders of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Corporal Nathan Cirillo drive home the fact that these types of actions can be taken on Canadian soil.

All in all, it has been a busy year with an election looming in next year’s horizon. You can expect partisanship and actions in the House to take on a new energy as all parties set their eyes on the 2015 election.

The Hill seldom remains dull and there is always a news story waiting to be told.

I would like to thank you, my constituents, for the support I have received this far and I can say it has indeed been a great privilege and honour to represent you. I offer my best wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year.

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