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April 19, 2017 B11
60-and-Over Club report Submitted by Shirley Graham Did you know a raisin is a grape with a sun burn? A mosquito is an insect that makes you like flies more. Shuffleboard winners for the week of April 10 were Pat Keen and Mike Shier. Clarence Morgan and Mary Martin were second. Bernie Collins was first in bridge. Irma Lesiuk was second and Anne Welch came
in third. Karen Hiske was the winner in cribbage. Mabel Bouchard finished second and Phil Sauter was third. A motorist got stuck in a mud hole in the country. A farmer was there with his tractor and pulled him out for $50. “At these prices, I would think you would be pulling people out day and night,” the motorist said. “I can’t,” the farmer said. “At night I haul water for the hole.”
Local traffic unit has been busy Members of the Combined Traffic Services of Saskatchewan’s Estevan unit issued 87 tickets and 65 warnings from April 2 to 8. Sixty-five tickets were
16th Annual MIDALE FARMERS & FRIENDS BONSPIEL - 2017 would like to thank the following sponsors who made our Bonspiel a huge success! - South Country Equipment - Cowtown Weyburn - York Jewelers - Alan & Rhonda Emde - Bernie Meyers - Chris & Natasha Meyers - Rough Cut Custom Creations - Viterra - Simply Southern Designs by Kristy - Emde Photography - Kyron Trucking Ltd - Emde Land & Cattle Corp. - Rhonda’s Garden of Eatin’ - Owen & Kelsey Emde - Flying C Vet Services - Clean Seed - Gibson Energy - Future Four Agro
- Trent’s Tire & Service Ltd - Prairie Animal Health Center - Rodeo Dawg - Southern Plains Co-op (Estevan) - Peavey Mart (Estevan) - Eggum Seed Sales - Syngenta - Thunder Seed - Cogent Business Consultants - Crow Lake Farms - Weyburn Credit Union - Mazenc Fuels - Brett Young - Top Notch Farm Supply - Verdesian - Mack Auction - Dupont
- BASF - Bayer - Wallin Hail Insurance - Macoun CO-OP- MNP - Mike & Melissa Rasmuson - Prairie Sky Co-op (Weyburn) - RM #36 Cymri - Parrish & Heimbecker - Pure Chem Services - Barber Motors Ltd - Great Plains Ford Sales Ltd - Conexus Credit Union (Midale) - Young’s Equipment (Weyburn) - L&D Thompson Electric
-Golden West Radio - Kal-Tire (Weyburn) - Fountain Tire (Weyburn) - Glenn & Robin Wiens - Midale Rodeo - E.A. Bourassa & Son’s - Hoium Agencies - Western Prime Plus Meats - Southland Pulse - George Connelly - Nelson Motors Limited -Mack Auctions - Farm Credit Corp. - Ritchie Bros. - McComb’s Automotive - Andie’s Day Spa - Country & Co.
- Tundra Energy Marketing Ltd. - Bucking Bulls - ACGC Oilfield & Custom Fencing - Refreshed Living - Home Hardware (Weyburn) - Polished by JoAnne - Souris Valley Antique Assoc. - The Flourist Baked Goods & Treats - Top Kick Oilfield Maintenance - 2017 Midale Grad Class for being our designated drivers for the dance
Also we would like to send out a big thank you to all the curling teams who participated & to all the volunteers for all their help! We would also like to thank our caretaker: Henry Wiebe for his many hours of service! Thank you everyone, it is greatly appreciated. If we have missed anyone we apologize.
for exceeding the speed limit. Two motorists were ticketed for exceeding the speed limit by more than 35 kilometres per hour. The traffic unit also issued six tickets to drivers failing to wear a seatbelt, one for a passenger who failed to wear a seatbelt, and one to a motorist with a passenger under the age of 16 who was unrestrained. Other tickets included six for operating an unregistered vehicle, three for having illegal tint on front side windows, two for distracted driving, and one for driving without a valid licence. They also issued 65 warnings and distributed 12 inspection notices. Also, a member of the combined traffic service was on patrol on Highway 39 near Bienfait on April 8. The officer observed a vehicle driving left of the
center lane. The vehicle’s driver also failed to dim the high beams while approaching the officer. The vehicle was stopped and during the investigation, it was determined the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Estevan Police Service building for breath samples. Both samples exceeded the legal limit of .08. The driver was released with a date set for court in Estevan. The traffic unit would also like to remind motorists that pedestrians have the right of way at all intersections, regardless of whether or not there is a marked crosswalk. Officers have observed a number of motorists failing to yield to pedestrians when making turns onto roadways.
Obituaries Alexis A White 1983 – 2017 Alexis, age 33, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 in Estevan, SK. Alexis’ memory will be forever cherished by her husband Clint White and his 3 children, Memphis, Sierra and Havanna; her parents, Joseph and Vicki; brother Michael Yvon; grandparents Henri and May Robichaud; aunts and uncles, Doreen and Charlie Pym, Robert Robichaud, Nancy Grubiak and Diane and Al Palmer, Paul and Sharon Currie-Mills, Cathy and Jack Smyth, Wendy and Gordon, Patsy Currie-Mills. Alexis will be cherished by Clint’s family, parents, Robert and Donna White; his brothers, Clifford White, Clayton and Candace White and their son Weston, Clark and Lindsay White and their children, Ezra and Lux; Clint’s aunts and uncles, Charles and Jean White, Walter White, Lyla and Larry North, Ralph and Sheila White, Marian and Stan Klippenstein, Gladys Edward, Diane and Joe Richards and Mike and Cathy Swayze as well as numerous cousins and many special friends. The Celebration of Life for Alexis was held on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Beefeater Plaza, Estevan, SK with Sandy Dalziel officiating. In Memory of Alexis memorial donations may be made to Envision Counseling and Support Center, box 511, Estevan, SK, S4A 2A5. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK. Madeleine Marie Andries 1927 – 2017 It is with much sadness, but also with grateful hearts for a long and full life, that the family of Madeleine Andries announces her passing at St. Joseph’s Special Care Home, Estevan, Saskatchewan, at the age of 90. Mom died just as she lived, quietly and peacefully, during the evening hours of March 30, 2017, with family present. Madeleine leaves a legacy of love and precious memories to her children, Leona (Lyle) Hall, Larry (Lori) Andries and Paulette Kaiser (David Pattyson); grandson Dustin (Jocelyn) Hall; great grandchildren, Grace and Simon Hall; sister Cecile (Lloyd) Smith; in-laws, Maurice Andries and Omer & Bertha Andries, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, whom she spoke of often, with affection. She was greeted in heaven by her loving husband, Albert Andries; parents, Emile and Leonie Tommelein; sisters, Mary (Henry) Gheyssen and Marguerite (Joseph) Gheyssens; nieces and nephews, Evelyn Luterbach, Gary Gheyssen, Janet Prybylski, George Wock and Ron Andries; in-laws, Martha & John Wock, Laura & William Turgeon, Madeleine & Telford Barlow, George Andries, Leon Andries and Madeleine Andries. A Prayer Service was held on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Doug Third officiating. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Brian Meredith. A luncheon was held in the church auditorium following the mass. Interment will take place at Sacred Heart R.C. Parish Cemetery, Benson, Saskatchewan, at a later date. Those wishing to make donations in Madeleine’s memory may do so directly to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation (designated to Long Term Care), 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3 or the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 – 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Thank You
We have so much gratitude in our hearts for the kindness shown to us at this difficult time – thank you for the phone calls, visits, messages of condolence, cards, flowers, mass intentions and donations in mom’s memory. We are very thankful for the meaningful prayer service lead by Doug Third and the beautiful funeral mass celebrated by Rev. Brian Meredith. Thank you to Dustin and Lori for the beautiful music at both services, and everyone at Hall Funeral Services for your kindness and caring assistance. Thanks to the ladies of the Catholic Women’s League for their honour guard and tribute to mom, and for serving the luncheon. Mom received such wonderful care during the past three years. Words cannot describe how very grateful we are to the staff of Creighton Lodge, the Estevan Regional Nursing Home and the St. Joseph’s Special Care Home, for the loving, compassionate care they provided. Many thanks to you all – your kindness will always be remembered! -Leona & Lyle Hall, Larry & Lori Andries, Paulette Kaiser & David Pattyson, Dustin, Jocelyn, Grace & Simon Hall Doris Louise Parkinson 1937 – 2017 It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of Doris Louise Parkinson late of Estevan on Monday, April 10, 2017 at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home at the age of 80 years. Doris was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandma, aunt and friend to many. Doris leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Tami (Tim Lozinski) Parkinson; Tami’s sons, Justis Perry and his son Keith and Riley Perry (Jade Willerton) and daughter Sophie. Also left with many fond memories are Doris’ siblings, Orville (Adela) Kittelson, Lois (Leonard) Miiller, Anita Huziak, and Lloyd Kittelson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Doris was predeceased by her parents, Oscar and Olianna Kittelson; husband Richard Parkinson; son Perry Parkinson; niece Melanie Kittelson; nephew Byron Kittelson; nephew Liam Jacklin; nephew Corey Miiller and brother in law Victor Huziak. A visitation was held on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services Estevan from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral service was held on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services Estevan with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. A luncheon was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan branch immediately following the service. Interment took place at the Torquay Cemetery following the lunch. Those so wishing may make donations in Doris’ memory to the Estevan Humane Society, Box 1095, Estevan, SK S4A 2H7. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services Estevan, SK.
Karolyn Lee Monteyne Karolyn was predeceased by her father James Pierce, her mother and step father Leona and Francis DeRoest and her granddaughter, Katelin Eagles. Her memory will forever be cherished by her children Rick and Shelley Monteyne of Regina Saskatchewan, Kelley Eagles (Del Koch) of Estevan Saskatchewan, Kimberly Monteyne of Texas, Kereen Monteyne of Texas, Katheryn Monteyne of Texas; her ex-husband and father to her children George Monteyne; her grandchildren Kody Eagles (Monica Lainton) and Danika Monteyne; her brothers David and Francis DeRoest; and her sister and best friend Kathy Larios and numerous cousins and extended family members who will miss her dearly. Those so wishing may make a donation to an animal shelter of choice in Karolyn’s name. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. St. Anne’s Church, Tomball, Texas Interment will follow this summer in the Macoun Cemetery at Macoun, Saskatchewan William “Bill” Dacio 1934 - 2017 Bill passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, Saskatchewan at the age of 83 years. Bill was born in Glen Ewen, Saskatchewan. At a young age he moved with his family to Hirsch, Saskatchewan. The family acquired a small farm which became his lifelong home. He expanded the farm into a cattle and grain operation. In addition to farming and family, Bill had many hobbies and interests which he pursued with his energy and passion. He gained expert knowledge in many of these areas. He was a lifelong learner - always reading and learning new things. In his later years, he developed a joy and love for travel, making many trips to the United States, Mexico and Caribbean. Bill will be remembered as a good man who had the virtues of self-reliance, hardworking, energetic, resourceful and creative. Bill will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Lydia, his children, daughter Charlene (Rudy) Valdes of San Antonio, Texas, daughter Twyla (Wally) Ronyk grandchildren, Sydnie and Cassandra, son Sheldon (Cathy) – grandchildren Catherine, Victoria and Andrew, son Warren (Christa) and nephew Jeff Johner. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Mary, his sister Mary and brother in law Harvey Johner and son Bryce. The Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Bill Mann officiating. The lunch reception was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan, following the service. The interment took place at the Bienfait Cemetery. In memory of Bill, memorial donations may be made to the Estevan Regional Nursing Home Auxiliary, 1921 Wellock Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 2B5 or the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Pamela Sieben 1950 - 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Louise Sieben. She was born to George and Joyce Johnson in Winnipeg, Manitoba on February 15, 1950. On Sunday, February 5, 2017, surrounded by loved ones, she lost her battle with cancer at the age of 66. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 42 years, Timothy Sieben; her children, Beckey (Randy) Franke of Estevan, Saskatchewan, Gavin (Trina) Sieben of Bienfait, Saskatchewan and Teena Sieben of Campbell River, British Columbia; her five grandchildren,Tory, Dezirae, Roark, Teanna and Tayson; two great grandchildren, Noah and Colt. Pam is also survived by her mother Joyce Johnson; her sisters, Linda Mason and Heather Gonas; her brother Gene (Debbie) Johnson; sisters-in-law, Louise Bingham, Susan (Glen) Piotrofsky and Viola (John) Stewart; brother-in-law Kim (Joanne) Sieben, along with many nephews, nieces, extended family members and friends. Pam was predeceased by her father George Johnson; mother-in-law Margaret Sieben; father-inlaw Lawrence Sieben; sister-in-law Marilyn Sieben; brothers-in-law, Daniel Sieben and Dean Mason. Pam’s passion for dogs (her home was never without one), gardening, quilting and sewing was shared with love when she spent time with her children and taught her grandchildren how to sew not just blankets but a garden as well; baking with grandma is also a special memory she shared with her grandchildren. She enjoyed the outdoors with her family at Kenosee Lake - many great memories were made there. She loved the women she met in her various quilting circles. After her retirement from Enbridge Pipelines she spent a lot of her time volunteering at her church, the Four Seasons in Kenosee Lake, and she even got talked into calling BINGO on Wednesday evenings while living at the lake. She had great goodness and had the courage to share it with those around her. Prayers will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brian Meredith presiding. Interment will follow at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, after which a luncheon will be held in the church auditorium. In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same It broke our hearts to lose you You did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You are always at our side In lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 150 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4R 2N2 would be appreciated by Pam’s family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.