Kamsack Times 2019-05-30

Thursday, May 30, 2019 • Volume 112 • Number 21

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Cadets focus of attention at annual review

During their ceremonial review last week, the Kamsack air cadets marched past the viewing stand occupied by Major Tami Marchinko, the reviewing officer.

See story and photos on pages 10, 15 & 16.

Power House Museum opens for the season The Kamsack Power House Museum board and volunteers once again hosted an opening event for the facility on May 19.

The day began with a pancake breakfast including sausages, strawberries and whipped cream, and refreshments.

Volunteers flipped pancakes and fried sausages for close to 135 people who attended the event.

Entertainment was provided by the Polka Pals and the Benito Vesselli Ukrainian dancers.

Local members of the Polka Pals, were: Bill Zbeetnoff, Al Makowsky, Brent Toporowski, Danny

Horkoff, Peter Cherkas and Allan Kondratoff.

Kristin Harness and Andrea Keller brought three members of the dance group, Jacey Harness, Ady Blosha and Ava Keller, who performed two dance numbers for the audience.

The first presentation was a Poltava dance, and, after a quick costume change, the girls came back to perform a Bukovynian region dance.

A happy reunion occurred when two childhood friends met up for the first time since their high school graduation, a number of years ago, in the late 1960s.

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volunteer, spotted old friend Gloria Stesenko of Benito.

The pair once rode the school bus from Togo to Kamsack together, but lost touch after graduation, said Betty Dix, Stecenko’s sister. Although Kamsack and Benito are not too terribly far apart, the pair just never met up again until the Museum opening event on May 19.

A new member of the Museum board, Ken Thompson, Kamsack’s fire chief, was on hand to help with the event.

Lydia Cherkas, president of the Museum board, was emcee for the program.

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Jenae Berndt is in her second year as the summer student working at the Kamsack Power House Museum.

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East-Central Saskatchewan Crop Report for May 14 to May 20 Seeding progress has more than doubled in the region and 68 per cent of the crop is now in the ground.

This is up from 31 per cent last week and well ahead of the fiveyear (2014-2018) average of 46 per cent for this time of year, according to

Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report. Eightyone per cent of the spring wheat, 65 per cent of the barley, 60 per cent of the canola, 93 per cent of the lentils and 95 per cent of the field peas have been seeded.

The majority of the

region did not receive significant rainfall last week, with most areas reporting no rain to only trace amounts. The Langenburg area reported 7 mm, the Rama area 3 mm, the Wadena area 2.5 mm and the Meacham area 12 mm.

The Esterhazy area has

received the most precipitation since April 1 (37 mm), according to the report.

Cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 33 per cent adequate, 45 per cent short and 22 per cent very short.

Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 24 per cent adequate, 40 per

cent short and 36 per cent very short. Rainfall would be beneficial to pastures and hay land in the region, as growth has been limited.

C r o p e m e rg e n c e h a s been slow due to the cool conditions and lack of moisture. Overnight temperatures were below

freezing this past week, though little crop damage was reported, as the majority of crops have not emerged yet. There are reports of winterkill on fallseeded crops.

Farmers are busy seeding, controlling weeds and moving cattle to pasture.

Important Fitness and Health Facts for all ages 1. Intensity of activity matters. Moderate to vigorous-intensity activity includes all activities that make you huff and puff. Moderate means you should still be able to have a conversation but are starting to work up a sweat; vigorous intensity means you’re out of breath and can’t maintain a constant conversation.

2. Data from across Canada shows that only 15 per cent of adults, and seven per cent of children and youth are meeting current physical activity guidelines. The good news is that 84 per cent of three to four-year-old children are meeting guidelines, (Canadian Health Measures Survey.)

3. Meeting physical activity guidelines is associated with numerous health benefits, but activity tends to decrease with age, and boys tend to be more active than girls. Further, activity habits tend to track across the lifespan so it’s important to develop healthy physical activity habits at a young age.

4. For young children (aged zero to four years), those who meet activity guidelines are less likely to

be overweight, have better motor skill and cognitive development, better bone and muscle strength, and better measures of heart health, (Timmons et al. 2012.)

5. For children and youth (aged five to 17 years), those who meet activity guidelines are less likely to be overweight, have better bone health, and better scores for mental health. These benefits are especially true for kids who participate in higher intensity activities, (Janssen and LeBlanc 2010.)

6. For adults (aged 18 to 64 years), meeting activity guidelines is associated with significant reductions in the risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, stroke, high blood pressure, colon and breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes, (Warburton et al. 2010.)

7. For older adults (those over age 64 years), meeting activity guidelines means they are less likely to develop numerous types of chronic disease like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression, certain cancers, dementia, disability, and loss of function, (Paterson et al. 2010.)

8. Sedentary behaviour

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includes all activities that require very little energy expenditure and occur when a person is sitting or lying down. Sedentary behaviour should be thought of as a distinct behaviour from physical activity and increased sedentary behaviour is associated with numerous health risks, (Sedentary Behaviour Research Network.)

9. Children who are less sedentary are more likely to be normal weight, healthier, fitter, do better in school, have higher self-esteem, and better social skills than children who are more sedentary, (LeBlanc et al., 2012; Tremblay et al., 2011.)

10. Currently, adults are spending about 9.5 hours a day being sedentary, and children and youth are spending about 8.5 hours a day being sedentary, (Canadian Health Measures Survey.) A large part of this sedentary time is accumulated during the work/school day, but children and youth are still engaging in about 2.5 hours of screen time during their free time before and after school.

11. Right now, Canadians (both children and adults) are less fit than their 1981 counterparts and engage in more sedentary behaviour than ever before, (Canadian Health Measures Survey.)

If we were to decrease the amount of inactive Canadians by even 10 per cent, we’d see a 30 per cent reduction in all-cause mortality and a savings of millions of health care dollars, (Conference Board of Canada.)

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A donation organized and delivered by Heather Warkentin, far right, of the North Star Church of God (Norquay/Hyas) Sewing Group was made recently to the Parkland Victim’s Services, Kamsack branch. From left, were: Aldine Goossen of the sewing group, and Nancy Klempp and Sylvia Boychuk, Victim’s Services volunteers, accepting the donation.

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We offer Sports, Recreational & Cultural opportunities throughout the year at our Swimming Pool, the Broda Sportsplex, sportsgrounds, play structures, walking trail, disc golf course and skate park.

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Rock the Summer Ladies Night Out a huge success The first long weekend out at Duck Mountain Provincial Park was a time to enjoy the great outdoors, as visitors flocked to the park, but another reason brought around 200 people to the Madge Lake Rec Hall on a Saturday night.

The Friends of Madge Lake fundraiser event, Rock the Summer @ Madge Lake Ladies Night Out was a sold-out success, according to organizers of the event held on May 18.

“Everything came together really well,” said Terri Podovinnikoff, a primary organizer. “It’s been a lot of work, and a team effort, and we have been very pleased with the donations we have received for our major raffle prizes and the Chinese Auction table.”

The evening began with socializing and a supper of chicken, baby potatoes, salads, and a scrumptious dessert bar.

“I’d like to acknowledge the Iron Grill for supplying the chicken and potatoes,” Podovinnikoff said. “The remainder of the meal was provided by members of the organizing committee.”

Comments heard from those in attendance included, “Terrific meal, the chicken was delicious,” “Everything tasted so good,” “The desserts were so yummy.”

Emcee for the evening was Patti Hack, chair of the Friends of Madge Lake (FOML) organization. All proceeds will go to FOML, and the entire event was organized by an independent volunteer committee comprised of Terri Podovinnikoff, Glady Achtymichuk, Nancy Klempp, Penny Bugera and Tammi Vanin with the help of many other volunteers.

The Rec Hall was decorated with an 80’s Rock n’ Roll theme, with vinyl records as the table centre pieces, lolly-pops, feather boas and musical notes.

Patti Hack, chair of the Friends of Madge Lake (FOML) committee, was emcee for the evening on May 18.

“Good evening and welcome to the Friends of Madge Lake Ladies Night,” said Hack.

“Madge has a pretty special place in my heart and soul as it does in many of yours, and it is great to see the excitement and drive to make Madge as good as it can be.

“Friends of Madge Lake is a wonderful organization that is rapidly growing in numbers but its success is because of people like the five ladies and their friends that planned and worked so hard to make tonight possible and the group that

planned the Rider tailgate party this past fall that was such a success.

“We have had another group come forward, planning a family bingo in July. It is pretty amazing when you have individuals come forward and say, ‘We want to help, and we will organize and work at events and channel the profits through the Friends organization to go toward projects at the lake.’ That’s what makes our Madge community so special. Tonight is about fundraising but it is also about having fun, visiting, eating a great dinner, having a few drinks, listening to a wonderful speaker and then relaxing and enjoying some karaoke.”

She encouraged everyone to take time to enjoy their families, and enjoy some “healing laughter” during their busy days, and try not to “take ourselves too seriously.”

Hack continued by thanking all those who had “generously donated prizes and funding” for the event.

The guest speaker for Continued on Page 6

Tammi Vanin, left and Dot Davies manned the door on May 18 at the Madge Lake Rec Hall.

Patti Hack, left, and Kathy Nicholson shared a laugh using the props found on the tables at Ladies Night Out, which included colourful feather boas and miniature ukuleles.

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LOOKING BACK...

A Decade Ago

Katie Friday, a nine-year-old girl from the Keeseekoose First Nation, was the proud owner of a five-month-old rescue dog, a teacup Chihuahua named Bell. Katie’s father, Calvin, had rescued a mother cat with four kittens, and brought them to their rural home, and after all four kittens went missing, Belle retrieved each one from under a shed to be reunited with their mother. ***** Jim Konkin, assisted by Bernie Brandt, was seeding yellow mustard on a 160-acre field southwest of Kamsack. This marked Konkin’s 65 th year that he had seeded a crop, and the 19th year that Brandt had helped. ***** Norquay School held its annual Jump Rope for Heart event, to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, raising a total of $2,939. ***** Madeline Benneke of Kamsack was among the young cyclists who took advantage of the Bike Rodeo in Kamsack when members of the Duck Mountain Ambulance Care and the RCMP tested them on the rules of the road along a course created on the Kamplex floor. ***** A team of five students and their coach, Lisa Dyck (teacher) of Norquay School, participated in the Saskatchewan Envirothon held in Prince Albert National Park.

Positive steel outcome may not happen elsewhere We recently received some great trade news on the steel trading front.

Now, if only the news could be as good on the canola and oil trading front. Unfortunately, solutions to these issues may be considerably tougher to find.

The good news is that U.S.’s 25-per-cent duty on Canadian steel and 10-per-cent duty on Canadian aluminum that was imposed by President Donald Trump nearly a year ago have now been lifted.

This is very good news right here in Saskatchewan.

While aluminum is more of an issue in Quebec where low hydro electric rates make its production more feasible, steel is an issue that goes well beyond the Hamilton area.

Regina’s Evraz Steel, the former Ipsco that started out as a Tommy Douglas Crown corporation and later became a successful privatized enterprise, has long been a major contributor to Regina’s economy and the Saskatchewan economy as whole.

“It’s a weight lifted off their shoulders,” said Mike Day, president of USW 5890 after hearing of the news of Trump’s lifting of sanctions. “It’s less stress. Everybody’s smiling.”

This was a hard-fought win that required the federal government to apply retaliatory measures on U.S. steel and aluminum and other key U.S. exports from states that happened to have Republican Senators supportive of Trump.

All in all, it was $16.6 billion in Canadian countermeasures against the Americans.

Murray Mandryk is a political columnist with the Leader-Post

But perhaps the biggest factor was the need for Trump to secure his much-vaunted United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA.) While the agreement was signed, it was not ratified, largely because of Canada’s legitimate frustrations over these steel tariffs that were applied over the paper-thin notion of American national security.

It has been a year-long and often bitter fight with what’s become a very difficult Trump administration.

Truly, dealing with the Americans has not been easy for Canada or any nation.

But as tough as it was to get these steel tariffs removed, other problems may be even tougher.

We likely have a bigger problem with China over canola and now other products. And then there are the problems of our own making.

As bad as Trump and the protectionist Republicans have been, we are still dealing with a democracy that applies democratic principles to things like trade agreements.

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Moreover, with the Canada-U.S. economy as integrated as it is, it was always exceedingly difficult for Americans to separate interests. Evraz, for example, has steel plants on both sides of the border. Steel for vehicles crosses the 49th parallel multiple times before becoming a finished product.

Dealing with China is far more difficult and complex.

As was addressed in this space earlier this month, of the 20.3 million tonnes of canola that Canada grew in 2018, 10.9 million tonnes came from Saskatchewan.

And about 40 per cent of that canola was exported to China, a country that purchases about 60 per cent of all canola imports throughout the world.

And while Premier Scott Moe has called for reciprocal trade action that proved successful in the U.S. steel dispute, there is not really the same opportunity with the Chinese.

We have a massive trade deficit with China in the neighbourhood of $49 billion a year.

Let’s give credit where credit is due and respect that the federal Liberal government did a good job of limiting the steel trade war. Notwithstanding Conservative Opposition leader Andrew Scheer’s criticism, it’s hard to imagine how we could have fared much better.

But let us also accept the federal government must do more to firm up trade relationships. We must focus on getting all products, including oil and gas, to market.

We need to win these battles wherever and whenever we can. And smart governments try to win these wars before they start.

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Saskatchewan invests in community airports Once again, municipal airports in Saskatchewan will be making some upgrades and improvements through the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program. The $700,000 in cost-shared grants will provide important investment dollars to nine community airports this year.

“Our communities and regionally-owned airports provide important transportation infrastructure that support critical services like air ambulance, law enforcement and firefighting,” said Lori Carr, highways and infrastructure minister.

“By partnering with municipalities, we’re ensuring a network of airports is in place to enhance economic development in sectors like

tourism, oil and gas, agriculture and mining.”

CAP is designed to help offset the capital costs of rehabilitation and infrastructure improvements with grants being cost-shared up to a maximum amount of $275,000.

In the years 2008, 09 and 10, the Town of Kamsack received a total of $61,452 in funding for: Patching the runway Upgrading taxiway apron Lengthen runway and lighting “Over the past five years Yorkton has invested more than $269,000 in matching infrastructure improvement funds for our airport, which help to maintain and improve it,” Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney said.

“Yorkton Regional Airport is an important piece of our local and provincial transportation infrastructure and provides economic benefits throughout the region.”

“We are very pleased to obtain this CAP grant for improvements and upgrades to our airport facility,” Moosomin Mayor Larry Tomlinson. “Any investment into our local transportation infrastructure is always welcome.”

Airports benefiting from the CAP program this year include: Birch Hills - $17,500 – replace and repair runway and apron lights; Estevan - $86,750 – runway drainage improvements; Humboldt - $36,500

– runway repairs and replacement of the Nondirectional Radio Beacon system with a GPS approach; Kindersley - $4,000 – runway repairs; Kipling - $6,650 - installation of a RNAV (GNSS) approach system; Maple Creek - $27,000 – runway repairs; Moosomin - $275,000 – new runway construction Phase 1; Swift Current - $55,000 – asphalt maintenance and runway, taxiway, and apron painting; and Yorkton - $257,760 – runway rehabilitation Phase 1.

“As we like to say - a mile of highway gets you a mile down the road; a

mile of runway gets you the world,” said Janet Keim, Saskatchewan Aviation Council president. “Our communities realize the tremendous value of their airports in both social and economic growth benefits and this program assists in important capital reinvestment opportunities.”

Since 2007, more than $7 million has been invested in community airports and, coupled with 50-50

matching community contributions, the program has generated about $14 million in airport improvements. A total of 36 different communities have benefited from the program since its inception.

For more information about the program, please visit https://www. saskatchewan.ca/residents/ transportation/airports/ community-airport-partnership-cap-program.

Through the tall grass, the lioness stalks her zebra The Star Wars Facebook page posted a photo on May 19 noting that on that day, 20 years earlier, The Phantom Menace came out. And I couldn’t see it until my honeymoon.

The reason was something or other about making it to my wedding on the 22nd. Therefore, I dragged my bride, Michelle, to the Silver City theatre at the West Edmonton Mall to see it, because that’s what all wives want for their honeymoon.

And amazingly, 20 years later, she still loves me enough to make waffles on a Sunday.

Oh, and we bought my first Nikon camera while on the honeymoon, too. What a fateful decision that was. We could have a.) paid off our wedding debt and not gone a honeymoon, or b.) go on a honeymoon, where we ended up buying a camera. That camera, and the ones that followed, ended up paying for a good chunk of everything else down the road. Good choice.

I first met my future wife on the May long weekend of 1993. She seems to recall meeting me at the Saskatchewan Youth Parliament session at Christmas five months earlier, but I have no recollection of that, so it doesn’t count.

I was not the happiest person, having just been dumped by my first girlfriend, ever, on May 5. Yet this beautiful blue-eyed girl with long, naturally curly hair seemed to warm up to me at the youth parliament mini session in Melville. Not much really happened, but there was a spark. However, having just come off a long-distance relationship (back when phone calls cost 10 cents a minute), this Yorkton boy wasn’t eager to start dating someone from Esterhazy.

Later that year, I would go off to study engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. Michelle would end up in

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Regina, attending the Wascana campus of SIAST. There, she worked her ass off to get her diploma in nursing.

We kept in touch through the five sessions of youth parliament spread throughout each year, but nothing really happened. However, I eventually determined she was stalking me, as she would call me once a week to check up on me and talk, like a lioness circling a zebra.

Fast forward to May, 1997. I had just recently flunked out of university, for good. I was not in a good state. But Michelle had completed her diploma. She didn’t want to date during school, and she didn’t. But school was over now, and by my determination, she sought me out, showing up at a youth parliament session after she got her registration. The lioness crept closer to the unsuspecting zebra.

There, the spark lit four years earlier became a flame.

We started dating May 5, which turned into one of the most wonderful and horrible days in my life. I came home to Saskatoon, realizing I had a girlfriend. Maybe THE girlfriend. And I found out that very same day my grandfather had a stroke and was in hospital a few blocks away. He died later that year as a result.

Despite this loss, I had gained the most wonderful thing

that day; my future wife.

Perhaps for the first few weeks, the usual questions of where this was going could have crept into my head. But she took a job in North Battleford, in part to be somewhat closer to me. And I soon took a job in Rosetown, in part to be somewhat closer to her. And soon thereafter, I don’t think there was any question that this wasn’t going to last.

At our wedding, in May two years later, my mother said I didn’t know it, but I had fallen in love with Michelle from the moment I saw her. Mom was probably right. Why Mom didn’t say this, I think the reverse was also true.

We lived in a fourth floor walk-up apartment at first. I was pipelining, working six days on and one day off. But yet I would drive the six hours from Moosomin to North Battleford to be home with her, even if it was just for one day.

We bought our first house in April 2001. That spring we both signed up for the military reserves to be cadet instructors. Some husbands and wives do yoga together.

We signed on the dotted line, and spent the next six years in uniform together.

My pipelining days ended in 2003, which was fortuitous, because soon after we found out that our first born, Katrina, was on the way in the 2004. Spencer would arrive in 2007, completing our family.

Over all this time, we’ve been together, through a lot of thick and thin. That included tough finances, a heart attack for me in 2012, and sundry other things that bring truth to “for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health.”

We can still make each other smile, although sometimes I wonder, is her smile that of the lioness that bagged her zebra?

Likely so.

Farm security worries in the modern media age A recent incident in British Columbia has to have farmers more concerned about both the security of their farms and just how quickly things can get out of hand when it comes to the perception of the public.

It was in April when a busload of animal activists invaded a hog operation in B.C., in response to video footage claiming to show questionable conditions for the pigs within.

B.C. media reports indicate about 50 protestors from a group called Meat the Victims entered the barn at Excelsior Hog Farms and occupied it for a short period before being removed by police. More than 100 others protested on a nearby road.

One person was subsequently charged with breaking and entering and mischief.

Stepping back from the incident itself, what it does show is the power of social media to illicit certain responses to perceived situations.

Typically, if one were to have questions about the health and security of livestock you might expect calls to

the Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, or the local police, not piling onto a bus to undertake a level of civil disobedience.

That should be concerning to producers, because it could be something they face when they go to brand calves, apply herbicides, burn stubble or even plant GMO crops. A busload of people in the way could disrupt operations and lead to confrontation all too easily.

Such situations, of course, also get the press involved, leaving a perception that there is a significant backlash

against whatever operation is being protested. But a busload of 50 people in a region of tens-of-thousands may be little more than a vocal few getting some face time in the media for what is a small group opposed to something.

At present we have a society that is perhaps too quickly ready to jump to appease the vocal few, regardless of the thing they are asking for.

There are times when the minority needs to have their voices listened to, in situations where they are seeking fairness and equality.

But that is not always the case, as we have witnessed by the removal of certain historic statues, that are there not because the person captured in bronze was perfect, but because they still had some significant role in our history.

Finding the balance of protests with merit and those that are simply noise, is an issue society must work to achieve.

In the meantime, farmers need to be aware they may face a new challenge, dealing with protestors whose agenda is not going to be friendly to the industry of agriculture.

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Ladies Night Out audience reminded of benefits of working together Continued fromPage 3 the evening was Joan McCusker, Olympic Gold Medallist for curling in Nagano in 1998, and a member of the Madge Lake community, who not only spoke, but also donated her speaking fee to the event.

Hack listed McCusker’s athletic accomplishments which began at an early age while still in school.

In addition to the Olympic Gold Medal, McCusker’s accomplishments include having won the Canadian a n d Wo r l d Wo m e n ’s Curling Championship three times.

“Her athletic prowess and accomplishments fill a page with one amazing

accomplishment after the other. At Madge you might find Joan cycling, walking, jogging, reading, golfing or working at the Friends of Madge Lake Cabin. With a big smile, plenty of humour and tons of Olympic examples, Joan talks about the type of attitude and teamwork that builds success in every aspect of life. “ We a r e b l e s s e d t o have her as part of our Madge Lake community and tonight as our guest speaker.”

McCusker delivered her message with both humour and sincerity, telling the crowd that “Olympians are just the people that you grew up

Lauren Mentanko of Canora, left, and her sister Erin Barnes of Saskatoon, enjoyed the décor in the Rec Hall on May 18 for Ladies Night Out.

with; the people you grew up with that refused to give up their dreams, even when obstacles got in their way.

“And I really feel that the members of the Friends of Madge Lake organization have those qualities. They have a dream, and they are going to make that dream happen. They are going to enhance our community.”

McCusker then brought out her Olympic Gold medal, saying she brought it out of “retirement,”

telling her audience that right after she had won the medal in Nagano, she knew she was going to share it. She spoke about how sharing the medal brought back memories of the day she won it, and the amazing feeling of pride she felt.

She then allowed the medal to be passed around the room for everyone to have a close look at it, or take a photo with it. It is only one of 10 like it in the world, making it a unique item.

“ I t ’s a m a z i n g w h a t people can accomplish when they work together as a team, when a group of people are better when they are together, because they are striving towards the same goal,” McCusker continued, wishing everyone a great summer.

D r a w s f o r t h e r a ff l e prizes were made later in the evening as attendees enjoyed socializing and participating in karaoke with music provided

by Saddles and Steel of Yorkton.

Colleen Koroluk was celebrating a “special bir thday” complete with a birthday cake at Ladies Night Out.

The volunteer committee, acknowledged for having organized the Ladies Night Out event, from left, were: Glady Achtymichuk, Tammi Vanin, Terri Podovinnikoff, Nancy Klempp and Penny Bugera.

Jill Konkin announced a committee was organizing a Family Bingo fundraiser for July 27, with tickets going on sale on July7 at the FOML store.

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Tours offered at museum opening Continued from Front Page Tours of the Museum were available in the afternoon, and pie and ice cream was available.

Jenae Berndt of Saskatoon, a student at Brandon University who is studying psychiatric nursing, is in her second year as the summer student coordinator supervisor of the Museum.

“I take people on tours, modernize and digitize the history of the Museum on the computer, do general cleaning and share the history of Kamsack,” she said.

Saying she is very impressed with the layout of the Museum, she said her favorite display is the c h i l d ’s b e d r o o m t i t l e d “Pioneer Bedroom.” The bed is brass and originally belonged to Metro Dichko, and the bedspread is handmade and dates back to the early 1900s.

On the back wall is a quilt which was a project of the Harmony Centre. It was made for display at the Yorkton Thresherman’s show. Members of the club, using materials purchased through a new horizons grant, made blocks which were put together into a quilt by J. Chepil and A. Lyshynski, said information about the display.

An Artists Day is upcoming, sponsored by the Museum, to be held on July 13 at the OCC Hall, said Berndt.

Ray and Marlene Kostiuk of Raymar Farms, an organic operation, of Aaran and Benito enjoyed their tour of the museum grounds. Ray seized the opportunity to sit on an IHC WD6 tractor that is on display, saying he used to farm 1500 acres with a similar tractor many years ago.

“I just finished seeding organic oats yesterday,” he said.

Draws were made for donated door prizes.

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Ray and Marlene Kostiuk admired an IHC WD6 tractor which is on display at the Kamsack Power House Museum.

Museum volunteers who flipped pancakes and fried sausages for the pancake and sausage breakfast, from left, were: Roy Nabe, Marv McKay and Ray Muir.

Members of the Power House Museum board and committees who organized and presented the opening day event on May 19, from left, were: (back) Percy Smutt, Ken Thompson, Diane Smutt, Marv McKay, Darlene Brown and Audrey Girling, and (front) Lydia Cherkas, Ray Muir, Betty Dix, Colleen Bernard and Connie McKay.

New Museum Board member Ken Thompson, fire chief of the Kamsack Volunteer Fire Depar tment, took a moment to enjoy a breakfast of pancakes and sausages at the Museum opening event.

The Polka Pals entertained the crowd on May 19, and from left, were: Bill Zbeetnoff, Al Makowsky, Brent Toporowski, Danny Horkoff, Peter Cherkas and Allan Kondratoff.

Sherry Prokopetz brought her dog Winston to the Museum opening event and they both enjoyed a tour of the refurbished caboose on display.

Supporting the Canora-Pelly Constituency A strong and growing economy provides Saskatchewan people with the programs and services that make this the best place in Canada to live, work and raise a family. As your Member of the Legislative Assembly, I am committed to STAND UP FOR SASKATCHEWAN while representing you. Some significant investments in our area include:

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Members of the Benito Vesselli Dancers who entertained the audience on May 19, from left, were: Jacey Harness, Ady Blosha and Ava Keller, performing a Poltava dance.

Tannis Warriner, a volunteer helping at the Museum opening event, re-connected with a school friend, Gloria Stesenko of Benito.

The two rode the school bus together from Togo to Kamsack in their youth, and hadn’t seen one another since their high school graduation in the late 1960s.

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Canora-Pelly Constituency

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Province wide over $251 million, an 98% increase from 2007 Canora $415,000 - 101% increase Kamsack $389,291 - 110% increase Preeceville $231,569 -113% increase

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Air cadet squadron holds annual ceremonial review During the annual ceremonial review held at the Kamsack Comprehensive Institute on May 15, the formal inspection and march past the reviewing party was introduced by emcee Becki Pattison.

Members of the reviewing party included: Maj. Tami Marchinko, reviewing officer; 2Lt. Karen Tourangeau, commanding officer (CO); Capt. Merv Ozirny (ret’d), president of the Air Cadet League of Canada; WO2 Cade Henry-Martino, flight commander; WO1 Keanna Romaniuk, cadet parade commander, and Linda Griffitts of the Kamsack Legion (sponsoring organization.)

Pattison introduced Marchinko (reviewing officer) and read her biography for the assembly.

The squadron staff, consisting of: 2Lt. Karen Tourangeau as CO (commanding officer), SO (supply officer), RSO (range safety officer), and Karen Bodnaryk

Becki Patterson was emcee for the air cadet annual ceremonial review parade held at KCI. as CI (civilian instructor), TO (training officer) and UCCMA (unit cadet conflict management advisor), was introduced.

Pattison gave a special thank you to: Kelly Hilton, chair of the civilian committee; the Royal Canadian Legion, sponsoring organization, and the board of education, principals and caretakers of the Kamsack Comprehensive Institute (KCI) “for the valued

Former Kamsack air cadet and resident, Major Tami Marchinko, reviewing officer for the Kamsack air cadet squadron’s annual ceremonial review, performed the inspection.

privilege of access to this wonderful facility.”

After the march past, Marchinko handed out promotions, Tourangeau presented proficiency badges, and Ozirny awarded the air cadet long service medals.

Reviewing officer Marchinko presented the address to the cadet squadron. “I can tell by the smiles on your faces this evening how much you, as members of the squadron, enjoy the cadet program,” she said.

“This evening is only possible because of all the support of staff, parents and the community.

“Being here tonight brings back all the memories of when I was a cadet with the Kamsack squadron,” she said. “It is such an overpowering feeling of satisfaction to be the reviewing officer tonight and to witness the achievements of each and every one of the cadets.”

Upon completion of the

The Kamsack air cadet squadron was on parade for its annual ceremonial review at the KCI (Kamsack Comprehensive Institute) gymnasium on May 15. review, everyone departed to the Legion for the banquet and awards presentations.

Karen Bodnaryk was emcee for the air cadet annual ceremonial review awards ceremony held in the Legion Hall, and welcomed everyone to the event.

Former Kamsack RCMP officer 2Lt. Jonathan Neima of Powerview, Man., former TO of the Kamsack squadron, his wife Lisa and three children Jacob, Anna and David were among the guests introduced by Bodnaryk.

Promotions were presented by Maj. Marchinko, and here she congratulated FCpl. Ebony Whitehawk.

Next, proficiency levels were distributed by CO Tourangeau and air cadet long service medals were presented by Capt. Ozirny on May 15.

Also: Capt. Terry Eritz, CO of Yorkton squadron, and Capt. Greg Apland (ret’d), former 633 CO. A special introduction of the Old Dog Run riders was made and they were acknowledged for the funds raised by last year’s run, when “riders rode from Kamsack to Yorkton and back on the hottest day of the year,” Bodnaryk said. “They gathered pledges and our cadets gathered pledges for a total of $8,606. We were overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity.

“But then came the tears when it was announced that an anonymous donor was going to match the pledges.

“Joe Kozakewich and Tom Campbell were both riders, and Deb Kozakewich and Vi Gardner followed in a truck with food and water, and also had pump sprayers full of water to spray them down to cool them off.

“We also have to acknowledge Diane Larson who mans our concession booth on Saturdays at bingo.

Another great supporter is Irene Dumont who comes out to help us in the kitchen whenever we need her.”

The civilian committee executive consists of:

Kelly Hilton, chair; Christie DeBruyn, vice-chair; Brenda Raffard, secretary, and Becki Patterson, treasurer.

The head table was introduced and included: Kelly Hilton, Linda Griffitts, Nancy and Russ Brunt, Major Tami Marchinko, Merv Ozirny, 2Lt. Karen Tourangeau, Jacob Neima and Karen Bodnaryk (CI.) Beginning the award presentations, the first award sponsored by Lori Rauckman in memory of her brother Jimmy Koroluk, was for 100 per cent attendance, presented to FCpl. Sage Tourangeau by 2Lt. Karen Tourangeau.

FCpl. Tourangeau also received top second year, sponsored by Leland Campbell LLP and presented by Tom Campbell, and the citizenship award, sponsored by the Legion and presented by Linda Griffitts.

The citizenship award is presented to the cadet who is always willing to help out and who attends the majority of the functions the squadron participates in.

He or she is someone who promotes a positive image of cadets and the squadron at all times especially when exposed to the Continued on Page 15

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HAUSERMANN, Arnold born January 26, 1932 - May 10, 2019 aged 87 years. Arnold Hausermann was always a quiet man. This trait was shared with the woodland regions of Saskatchewan that Arnold loved. As he walked through snow-covered brush and pine, the silence was calming and relaxing save for the occasional hoot of an owl or bugle of the elk. He glanced at the snow, reminiscent of the Alps of his Swiss homeland. Originating on a farm in this beautiful European country, which he shared with his parents Ernst and Bertha Hausermann, and his brothers Ruedi, Ernst, and Oskar. At age 20, Arnold was required by law to serve in the Swiss military.

Along with gaining both this role, and his distaste for cucumbers, Arnold also became well trained in the music of the trumpet and played in the army band. The wind increased as it carried itself throughout the bush, its travels reminded Arnold of when he would play the trumpet on his family farm and the melodies would travel throughout the summer sky and the citizens of Seengen could hear the song Silver Threads. Arnold continued walking down the forest path that had been beaten down in autumn months by the white-tailed deer. He walked along the shoreline of the frozen Woody River, he closed his eyes and tried to remember the sound of the flowing water and was greeted by the sound of the Atlantic Ocean that in 1954, he crossed over as he left his familiar homeland and came to the new world of Canada. As the S.S. Atlantic reached port in Halifax and the salty/cool sea air ceased to caress his thick auburn hair Arnold continued westward. He went from town to town working as a bricklayer (the occupation that he shared with his father). From Toronto, Kamsack, Humboldt, and Edmonton, along with the small towns and villages sprinkled throughout his travels. After spending a year in Canada, Arnold returned to Switzerland.

Whilst he was working on a jobsite he met Rosmarie. Rosmarie states that “When I looked into his brown eyes for the first time I fell in love forever.” After three months he knew that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her and on September 29, 1956 they got married. Arnold had remembered Canada, and he believed that it would be a good place to raise a family. Joined by his wife and his brother, Arnold returned to Kamsack. Rosmarie feeling alone in this new environment asked her sister Hanny, if she could come. Together, with the support of their wives, Arnold and Oskar created Hausermann Bros. Masonry, where they were bricklayers and did stucco work all over Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The brothers brought their own traditional brand of masonry design techniques to Canada. The spending of time with the family was very important to Arnold. Arnold’s dream of raising a family on a farm of his own was achieved as he purchased some farmland right outside of Kamsack. Spending of family time was also expressed with the many trips camping, fishing, trapping, hunting, berry picking as well visits back to Switzerland. Through his life it is plain to see that hard work was never really hard work but part of what he loved to do, always with his best effort. This is reflected in his respect and enjoyment of life, the beauty seen in nature, as well as the little pleasures such as taking time for coffee, visiting each other and helping those around you, whenever in need. The strong, compassionate, thoughtful and intelligent man continued walking through life being active and rarely sitting down. When he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s his life as he knew it would be drastically changed forever. This journey was extremely difficult and heartbreaking for those closest to him, however Arnold Hausermann wasn’t one for giving up. He tried his best to help and he tried even harder to be strong. Right to the end, it made his day when those around him could enjoy a meal with him, talk a bit, make a joke or just give a smile. He always tried somehow to lighten Rosmarie’s burden, he never gave up even in those last moments, she took his hand and he held hers one last time. Arnold loved his life experience. This was very evident during his last visit back to the farm where his eyes showed his happiness at being back at the beloved home. Arnold was predeceased by his mother and father Bertha and Ernst Sr., two brothers Ernst and Oskar. Arnold leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his wife Rosmarie; brother Ruedi, and sister-in-law Hanny; his children: Ernest (Lisa) Hausermann, Ruth (Dani) Scherrer, Susanne (Wayne) Mitchell, Ursula (Karl) Schiffer, Jacqueline Hausermann, Daniel (Paula) Hausermann; his grandchildren: Taylor and Mason Hausermann, Benjamin, Ricarda and Gregory Scherrer, Jonathon Bodnaryk, Amanda Fox, Matthew Bodnaryk, Stephanie, Michael, Adrianna and Markus Schiffer, Leah and Livie Hausermann and his great-grandchildren: Kenzie and Ryder Fox, Maverick and Carter Bodnaryk; along with many nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held May 25, 2019 at Riverview Cemetery, Kamsack, SK, with Reverend Kevin Sprong officiating. Donations in memory of Arnold Hausermann may be made to Kamsack District Nursing Home Auxiliary or to Westminster Memorial United Church Fund or to Parkinson Canada Saskatchewan (610 Duchess St, Saskatoon SK S7K 0R1). To leave a note of condolence for the family please visit wolkowski.ca.

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MATVENKO, Ann Joan (nee Lacey): With great sadness, Joan’s family announces her passing on April 12, 2019 in Victoria, BC. Joan was born on May 13, 1931 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario.

Her parents were Leah O’Brien and Ernest Lacey. Joan will be deeply missed by her husband of 64 years, Dr. Jack Matvenko; her children, Lynne-Mari, Brian and grandchildren, Rae and Ben. Joan’s early years were spent in the St. Patrick/St. Michael’s area of Toronto. Later, she was taken in by the Sisters of Pensionnat NotreDame de Lourdes, a French Convent in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, where she lived and attended High School. Joan entered St. Michael’s School of Nursing and graduated as an RN in 1953. She worked as a Specialized Nurse at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto where she met a junior intern, Jack. They married at the Metropolitan United Church adjacent to St. Michael’s in 1955. That same year, the couple moved to Vancouver, BC, where Joan nursed at Shaughnessy Hospital and Jack took additional medical training. In 1956, the family moved to Burns Lake, BC, when Jack opened a General Practice. Joan was involved in Kinettes, singing, curling and obtained a Dominion Silver Shield in shooting, while raising a young family. In 1965, Jack decided to specialize, and the family moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and after completion in 1969, they moved to Victoria BC. Joan enjoyed gourmet cooking, reading, working in Jack’s office, walking their black lab, Hawkeye and spending time at Honeymoon Bay, BC. Lovingly raising her children and making a home for her family was Joan’s priority. The family thanks Dr. Ireland, Dr. Nero and Dr. Antonsen for their care of Joan over the years and the doctors, nurses, health care workers at RJH and Beacon Hill Villa, where she spent her last few years. Friends and family of Jack and Joan are invited to a celebration of her life, to be held at the Victoria Golf Club, 1110 Beach Drive, on Friday June 21, 2019 between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallgardens.com. McCall Gardens of Victoria, BC. (1-800-870-4210).

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Norquay Recreation Board report T h e N o r q u a y Recreation Board held its monthly meeting on April 8 with 12 members in attendance.

For the reports from various organizations: • Ruth Demetrick reported for the C o m m u n i p l e x Management Board (CMB), that: Wi n t e r ac t iv it i es a r e finished in the arena.

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A tap/spray diverter has been install in the sinks in the hall kitchen.

• Brice Dahlin reported for curling that: Curling has wrapped up.

Mens bonspiel went well.

Windup glow bonspiel was a giant success with 27 teams. Was awesome to see all the out of town teams supporting but disappointing to not have more local teams.

Wing nights would conclude at the end of April.

• Leannne Radchuk reported for Minor Hockey that: Wi l l b e w o r k i n g o n grant report.

• Lindsay Peters for Norquay School reported that: Perogy supper was to be on April 17.

Badminton as well as track and field has started.

Grade 3 won a Rough Rider reading contest and were to have Zach Evans come visit the school on April 12.

Senior boys basketball made it to Hoopla and

placed silver for the province. A great showing.

Elementary drama was April 11 at the Covenant Church. High School Musical by the high school drama was completed. Dessert theatre was in May. Steve Nash basketball held tourney which was well received.

Grad is May 31.

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•Lindsay Peters for minor ball reported that: Registration was to be on April 10.

• Lindsay Peters for the Norquay Rosa Ukrainian Dance Club reported that: Raffle tickets were on sale, ask a dancer.

Spring concert was to be held on May 4.

• Iris Nokinsky for the health auxiliary reported that: It was agreed to purchase a card table and four crab-apple trees for the Centre.

• Laura Dahl for the Legion reported that: Still working with Chase the Ace tickets.

Wi l l b e h a n d i n g o u t awards to Norquay School in regards to Remembrance Day poster, s to r ies , ar t an d po ems .

These are handed out at this time as only in April do the winners from the whole province get judged.

Regular meetings every second Thursday at noon TENDERS

PRAYER CORNER NORQUAY UNITED CHURCH Office: 594-2357 Rev. Margaret McCallum Sunday Worship Services 10 a.m.

EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH Norquay, Sask.

Phone: 594-2233 Worship service Sunday 9:45 a.m.

Sunday school at 11 a.m.

Senior Pastor - Arden Gustafson Associate Pastor - Natasha Westerhoud CORNERSTONE CHURCH Cote Reserve, Badgerville Non-denominational Pastor Earl Cote Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.

Sundays 10:30 a.m.

ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH Canora Office: 563-5608 Sunday Worship Services 10am KEESEEKOOSE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Pastor Ernie Keshane Phone: 542-3447 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Monday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday Youth Meeting 7 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST MENNONITE Hyas, SK Phone: 594-2813 Larry Bartel Sunday School 10 a.m.

1st Sunday Church Service 10:45 a.m.

3rd Sunday Church Service 7:30 p.m.

PELLY FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL Office: 595-4511 Pastor Frankie Kim Sundays Sunday School 10 a.m.

Worship Services 11 a.m.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE 159 Nicholas Street, Kamsack SK Pastor Robert Lang 306-506-0160 kamsackchurch.com Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School 2 p.m.

HYAS BAPTIST CHURCH Contact Wayne Omelchuk 306-548-5547 KAMSACK LIGHTHOUSE Non-denominational Service Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

For info: 542-3652 Nathan Tourangeau

PRAYER CORNER HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH Kamsack 306-542-2458 Sunday, June 2 Holy Communion 11 a.m.

Rev. Nancy Brunt ST. THOMAS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Norquay, Sask.

Phone: 548-2042 Pastor Fr. Michal Pajak, O.M.I. Thursday, May 30 Mass 10 a.m.

Saturday, June 1 Mass 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 6 Mass 10 a.m.

UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH Canora - Kamsack Swan River Saturday, June 1 Holy Trinity 10 a.m.

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Norquay, Sask.

Service 11:30 p.m.

ST. STEPHEN’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Franklin Emereuwa Phone: 542-2240 Saturday, June 1 Kamsack 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 St. Philip’s 9 a.m.

ST. JOSAPHAT UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Fr. Warren Dungen Cell: (306) 590-7900 Rent Hall: (306) 542-5670 Sundays Kamsack 9 a.m.

Norquay 11a.m.

For weekday services see website: http://kamsacknorquaydistrict.com WESTMINSTER MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH Kamsack Church: 542-2600 Rev. Kevin Sprong Sunday Services 11 a.m.

PARKLAND EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Carment and Decorby Office: 542-4140 Pastor Stephen Ruten Phone: 542-3948 Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m.

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Tuesday Youth 6 - 9 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Time 7 p.m.

Government of Saskatchewan Request for Proposals Lease of yard site in Kamsack, Saskatchewan Sealed proposals for the lease of three land parcels (142368903, 142368891 and 142368880) located at 325 Saulteaux Avenue, Kamsack, Saskatchewan, will be received by the Ministry of Central Services, 2nd Floor, 1920 Rose Street, Regina, SK S4P 0A9, until 2:00 p.m. CST, June 19, 2019.

Proposals must be submitted on forms provided by the Ministry of Central Services. Instructions to Bidders and Proposal Forms may be obtained by contacting the Ministry at the above address, by telephone at 306-787-3480, or at sasktenders.ca.

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at Legion Hall.

• Reagan Foster for the Tail Twisters 4-H reported that: Public speaking was done, Jaxson and Bristol Lindgren and Keely Foster moved on to Regionals but no one went to provincials Crops have been meeting Archery is done for a while Light horse will be starting • Emma Owen for the Figure Skating Club reported that: The Club was starting to plan its summer wind up which will be on August 10.

• Reagan Foster for the Timberline Band Association reported that: Band Festival was April 3.

• Delphine Howard for the Active Aging Group reported that: The group was winding up its season. It has been great with new members.

Everyone enjoyed the exercise and socializing.

• Delphine Howard for the Horticulture group reported that: It would be having a meeting in April to discuss future events.

For old business: • Follow up reports will be due at the next meeting. We will hand out grants request forms in June once we have submitted the reports.

• The Co-op barbeque will be run by 4H. • There will be pickle ball at the Covenant Church on Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

For new business: • The Norquay Nutrien Plant were to be having a barbeque for its grand opening. They were looking for a group to cook the food and supply barbecues. Co-op was to supply the food.

For 2018 follow up reports: From April 1, 2018 to March 31 was the grant period. All receipts must be within this period.

Follow up reports must be handed in at the June meeting for submission to Sask. Lotteries.

The next meeting was set for May 13.

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Saskatchewan RCMP overview of Canada Road Safety Week enforcement May 14 to 20 was Canada Road Safety Week.

Increased patrols and check stops were set up across the province, with enforcement focussing on impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving, and seat belt enforcement just to name a few.

Statistics have been collected and collated

from across Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdictions, according to a release. The Saskatchewan RCMP made contact with 14,423 drivers.

During this period, over 3,200 charges were laid, some of which include: • 63 charges laid in respect to alcohol impairment • 1 charge laid in respect

to drug impairment • 2,045 charges laid in respect to speeding/aggressive driving • 131 charges laid in respect to distracted driving, including use of electronic devices • 141 charges laid for seatbelt violations.

In addition to the above charges, 1,802 warnings

and 329 inspection notices were issued.

Of the above noted charges, the following is a breakdown of those that occurred specifically over the May long weekend (May 17-20): • 54 charges laid in respect to alcohol impairment • 1 charge laid in respect to drug impairment

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While Canada Road Safety Week is one opportunity to highlight

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Cadets recognized for year-long achievements Continued from Page 10 community, it was said.

Additional awards were presented to: • Cpl. Murdoch Martinuik, top first year, sponsored by the Legion and presented by Jim Woodward • Cpl. Mary-Jo KeewatinMarion, most improved first year, sponsored by Shining Armour Auto and presented

by Mike Guillet • FCpl. Teanna Raffard, most improved second year, sponsored by Isla Rink and presented by Norma Woodward • FSgt. Megan Raffard, most proficient senior cadet, sponsored by Duck Mountain Ambulance Care and presented by James Pollock • Sgt. Tara Taylor, most improved senior cadet, sponsored by Dr. Murray Davies and presented by Brenda Raffard • FCpl. Gerri Basaraba, physical training esprit de corps, sponsored by the Kamsack RCMP and

presented by Cst. Justin Lynk • Cpl. Brooke Taylor, most improved physical training, sponsored by the Affinity Credit Union and presented

by Joe Kozakewich • C p l . Ta l i s h a P e l l y, Kamsack cadet team curler, sponsored by Karen Bodnaryk and presented by Karen Bodnaryk • FCpl. Boston Guillet and Cpl. Brooke Taylor, junior marksman, sponsored by the Kamsack Wildlife Federation and presented by Leanne Green • WO2 Cade HenryMartino, senior marksman, sponsored by the Kamsack Wildlife Federation and presented by Leanne Green • FSgt. Aidan Broda, special merit award, sponsored

by Maj. Tami Marchinko (nee Bodnaryk) and presented by Maj. Tami Marchinko • WO1 Keanna Romaniuk, top drill, dress and deportment, sponsored by Andrychuk Funeral Home and presented by Lori Lou

Graduating from the Kamsack air cadet program, from left (centre) were: WO1 Keanna Romaniuk and WO2 Henry Cade-Martino, flanked by, far left, CO Karen Tourangeau and CI Karen Bodnaryk, far right.

From left, Kelly Hilton, civilian committee chair, presented tributes to CO Karen Tourangeau and CI Karen Bodnaryk far right, with assistance from Christie DeBruyn (third from left), civilian vice chair. Hilton also delivered the address on behalf of the civilian committee.

Maj. Tami Marchinko (centre), delivered an address to the cadets at the awards ceremony and banquet on May 15. “I am honoured to be back where my cadet and CIC (Cadet Instructors Cadre) journey began almost 35 years ago,” she said. She was presented with a gift of a clock by WO1 Keanna Romaniuk, left, and WO2 Cade Henry-Martino.

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Capt. Ozirny, brought greetings, saying, “What we saw of the 17 cadets on parade tonight was great; cadets you knocked it out of the park.

“It is my pleasure to present the Captain Merv Ozirny Shield award which reads as follows: ‘Awarded annually to a #633 Kamsack Squadron Air Cadet who’s been judged the most helpful, supportive and friendly over the course of the year and chosen by his or her peers.’

“There is no greater achievement than being recognized and celebrated by your peers,” he said as he presented the award to FCpl. Boston Guillet.

Continuing, he said, “There’s a special honour that I have tonight. The national president of the Air Cadet League of Canada has struck in his or her recognition, a limited number of coins called ‘Challenge Coins,’ and these are given out to people who have assisted the president’s accomplishments with the League.

“You have an amazing situation here in Kamsack.

You have two people who are doing the work that’s normally done by five officers.

“I wish that even just one person here tonight would step forward to assist, for that would be an increase in strength of 50 per cent.

“I’ve worked with Karen over a number of years, and she is the glue that holds #633 Kamsack squadron together. I’m proud to acknowledge her contributions and dedication to the Air Cadet League and I am pleased to present her with the President’s Challenge coin,” he concluded as he presented the coin to Karen Bodnaryk.

The squadron’s two graduating cadets, WO2 Cade Henry-Martino and WO1 Keanna Romaniuk, were presented with wrist watches, after which the video tribute to the graduates was played.

Linda Griffitts, third vicepresident of the Legion spoke to the cadets on behalf of the sponsoring organization. “On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, I would like to thank the cadets for the help and dedication they give to us: setting up for Remembrance Day, clean-up for Decoration Day, setting up at the cemetery, bingos and poppy sales, just to name a few. Wishing safe travels for those leaving for the Europe trip at the end of May,” she concluded.

Hilton, civilian chair, presented her remarks.

Next, 2Lt. Karen Tourangeau delivered the commanding officer’s address. “This past year has been a busy one. We had a goal to achieve, and we did it.

“I’d like to give a huge thank you to the Old Dog

Run that helped us out. The riders braved that blazing heat during the bike run to Yorkton and back.

“Thank you to the parent committee for another job well done. To the cadets, I hope you had fun and learned a little bit more this year,” she concluded.

“I am honoured to be back where my cadet and CIC (Cadet Instructors Cadre) journey began almost 35 years ago,” began Maj. Marchinko in her address to the cadets. “That 35 years has taken me on at least nine cadet squadron trips to three different provinces and three different states. It has taken me on an international exchange with stops in two different countries, in a group representing 10 different countries.”

Continuing, she said she had been forced to step

outside her comfort zone and challenge herself, all the while being offered opportunities to learn, coach, mentor, lead and make new friendships.

“Regardless of where these cadets will go after they graduate, they will be walking away with some strong life skills; planning, organizing, instructing, public speaking, leading and coaching, to name a few, and a deeply ingrained sense of responsibility and community.

“I often get asked by parents and others why I continue to give up so much of my time with my own family to spend it with other people’s children. Just look at these cadets and think about how much they have achieved and experienced; think about their joy when they accomplish a goal. That’s why I do this. That expression of joy,

Mike Guillet presented the award for most improved first year cadet to Cpl. Mary-Jo Keewatin-Marion.

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that developing confidence and helping them along to success.

“Congratulations cadets, and soak up all the experiences on your trip overseas and at summer camp for you never know where they will take you,” she concluded.

WO1 Romaniuk and WO2 Henry-Martino made a special presentation of a clock to Marchinko for her participation in the review ceremony, after which the event was brought to a conclusion.

The cadet squadron will be leaving for a tour overseas which will include parts of England and France and they will travel to Normandy on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy, following in the footsteps of thousands of men and women who came before them.

The attendance award was presented to Sage Tourangeau for having 100 per cent attendance, by CO 2Lt. Karen Tourangeau.

O n b e h a l f o f the sponsoring o rg a n i z a t i o n , L i n d a Griffitts of the Royal Canadian Legion addressed the cadets. Receiving the citizenship award from Griffitts was FCpl. Sage Tourangeau.

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Cadets continue to benefit from variety of experiences Continued from Page 15

Cpl. Murdock Martinuik received the award for top first-year cadet from Jim Woodward.

Sgt. Tara Taylor received the award for being the most improved senior cadet from Brenda Raffard.

Cst. Justin Lynk of the Kamsack R C M P p re s e n te d the physical training esprit de c o r p s award to FCpl. Gerri Basaraba.

FCpl. Sage Tourangeau received the award for top second-year cadet from Tom Campbell.

Norma Woodward presented the most improved second year award to FCpl. Teanna Raffard.

Cpl. Brooke Taylor received the award for being the cadet with the most improved physical training from Joe Kozakewich.

Capt. Merv Ozirny presented the Capt. Merv Ozirny Shield to FCpl. Boston Guillet.

Karen Bodnaryk presented the Kamsack cadet team curler award to Cpl. Talisha Pelly.

WO2 Cade Henry-Martino received the award for top senior marksman f ro m L e a n n e Green.

FSgt. Megan Raffard received the award for being the most p ro fi c i e n t s e n i o r c a d e t f ro m James Pollock.

FSgt. Aidan Broda was presented with a special merit award by Tammi Marchinko.

Cpl. Brooke Taylor, left, and Cpl. Boston Guillet received the junior marksman award from Leanne Green.

Receiving the citizenship award from Linda Griffitts was FCpl. Sage Tourangeau.

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