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Centennial Celebration photos pages 10 and 11 Keep checking biggarindependent.ca for more photos and videos of the weekend.

MNP to administer farmer vote on future of CWB The CWB last week announced that MNP, a chartered accounting and business advisory firm, has been contracted to administer a Prairie-wide plebiscite on the future of the organization.

“Through this Prairiewide plebiscite, farmers will be asked if they want to sell all wheat and all barley through the CWB’s single desk, or through an open market,” said CWB board chair Allen Oberg, July 6.

Oberg noted that MNP LLP is the company that oversees CWB director elections, and has the experience and resources required to ensure proper administration of the process.

“I encourage all farmers to vote and make their voices heard on the future of the CWB,” Oberg said.

MNP has created a Web site (cwbvote.ca) and phone line (1-877-780VOTE) to provide detailed information about the plebiscite to farmers.

“There are two plebiscite questions, one on barley and one on wheat,” said

Oh Canada! . . . Sporting the flag of our great nation, this wee one is all smiles, swinging from a papoose backpack prior to the opening

plebiscite coordinator Ian Craven of MNP. Farmers who have grown wheat in the past five crop years are eligible to vote on the future of the single desk for wheat while farmers who have grown barley in the past five crop years are eligible to vote

on the future of the single desk for barley. Those who have grown both in the past five crop years are eligible to vote on the future of each crop.

Producers with an active permit book in either the 2009-10 or 2010-11 crop years and who have

Smile, giggle, chuckle and run . . . Kiara Broeckel is all smiles as she plays in the Third Avenue Park during a game of capture the flag last week. The Biggar Summer Day Program is once again running for the year from 1-4 p.m. at the Jubilee Stadium, and by the looks of kids faces, there couldn’t be a better way to spend your summer!

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

ceremonies of the Biggar Millennium celebrations, July 1, Canada Day. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

delivered wheat or barley in the past five crop years (2006-07 to 2010-11) will automatically receive a ballot in the mail later this month.

Other producers who have grown wheat or barley in the past five

years can apply for a ballot now. To apply, download an application to vote from cwbvote.ca, or call 1-877780-VOTE (8683).

Voting packages should arrive in farmers’ mailboxes

by July 22. Farmers who expect to be mailed a ballot

and have not received one by that date should call 1-877-780-VOTE (8683) or visit cwbvote.ca. Farmers have until August 8 to establish their eligibility to vote. Completed ballots must be postmarked by August 24, 2011.

Area Àeld operations continue despite turbulent weather Saskatchewan livestock producers have eight per cent of the 2011 hay crop cut and two per cent baled or put into silage according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report for the period June 28 to July 4.

Seventy-one per cent of the hay crop is rated as good to excellent in quality.

Sixty-one per cent of the fall cereals are in the heading stage, 60 per cent of the spring cereals are in the jointed to shot-blade

stage, 46 per cent of the canola and mustard is in the rosette stage, 71 per cent of the pulses are in the vegetative stage and 47 per cent of the flax is in the seedling stage.

Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 27 per cent surplus, 69 per cent adequate and four per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 24 per cent surplus, 72 per cent adequate and four per cent short.

Thunderstorms in some

areas resulted in varying amounts of precipitation and high winds. Flooding and saturated conditions continue in the southern and southeastern regions, although some areas have dried up enough for producers to access unseeded acres in order to control weeds.

Flooding, hail and disease are causing the majority of crop damage.

Fa r m e r s a r e b u s y scouting crops, controlling disease and haying.

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Council Minute highlights The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held June 7, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Don Cleaveley, Penny McCallum, Eugene Motruk, and Kirk Sherbino.

Bill and Judy Hoult attended the meeting to discuss problems they felt existed with the legal description and frontage shown on their 2011 tax notice. Mrs. Hoult explained that Lots 14, 15, 16 and 17 Block 103 Plan 73-S-10472 had been subdivided to create three lots, theirs being Lot 14 and the east 15 feet of Lot 15 Block 103 Plan 73-S-10472. As Lot 14 had a frontage of 48.3 feet, this gave them a total frontage of 63.3 feet. In 2001 the ISC title conversion had renamed the east 15-feet of Lot 15 to Lot 18 Block 103 Plan 101561396. The problem with their 2011 tax notice was that the legal description on the notice only showed Lot 14 Block 103 Plan 73S-10472 and the frontage for their property was shown as 94 feet. They felt that a new notice should be prepared and sent to them for 2011 along with a letter outlining the reason for the errors on the notice. They also felt the software provider should be asked to correct the tax notice program so that all of the legal description appears on the notices.

Council agreed that Town administration should send a revised notice with the correct legal description and frontage for their lot.

Council also felt the software provider should be advised of the problem and that the necessary revisions be made to correct this issue.

Council resolved that Hayter Drilling be contracted to rehab Well No. 3B at a cost of $15,230 plus GST. Council resolved that gravel and anthracite be purchased from Anthratech Western at a cost of $13,298.17.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $153,492.78 and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $126,884.28, be approved.

Council resolved that the request from Biggar New Horizons Project to have their 2011 municipal taxes cancelled in the amount of $3,126, be approved.

Council resolved that the Biggar Travel Club’s request for an additional $240/week for an additional two weeks of watering the flowers commencing June 5 to June 18, be approved.

Council resolved that P. Machibroda Engineering be contracted to investigate for contamination of Lots 1-6 Block 40 Plan G167 which includes drilling six new test holes, soil sampling layout, elevation surveys and reporting at an estimated cost of $10,000, be approved.

Council resolved that the invoice from Garnett Industries to redo the piping at Well No. 3 in the amount of $11,970, be approved for payment.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Independent investigations conÀrm that Norris put taxpayers’ money at risk: Broten Nearly 14 months after serious concerns were raised about Advanced Education Minister Rob Norris’s merger of St. Peter’s College and Carlton Trail Regional College, NDP Advanced Education Critic Cam Broten said that independent investigations have confirmed that Norris put taxpayers’ money at risk by ignoring those concerns.

“Last May, I raised many concerns about the college merger in the Legislative Assembly and Minister Norris also received at least two e-mails outlining the ethical concerns of college staff members and showing that some board members were dismissing those concerns as ‘whining’,” Broten said, June 30. “But Minister Norris chose to ignore those concerns despite the fact that he had funnelled millions of taxpayers’ dollars toward the merging colleges.”

Broten noted that Norris delivered over $9 million of infrastructure funding toward St. Peter’s College alone, which amounted to over $60,000 per student, even though the joint-CEO of St. Peter’s and Carlton Trail had a criminal history of defrauding the Saskatchewan Professional Fire Fighters’

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Burn Fund.

“Minister Norris funnelled over $60,000 per student to St. Peter’s, while delivering just $1,300 per student to SIAST and the University of Saskatchewan. Clearly, this was his pet project,” Broten said. “Even when serious concerns were brought to his attention, including the joint-CEO’s criminal past, Minister Norris just kept ploughing onward.”

Among the many c o n cl u s i o n s r e a ch e d through the independent investigations was

the fact that public infrastructure funding was used inappropriately; over $874,000 of public capital funding was used for operational expenditures at St. Peter’s; and a $60,000 transfer of public funds to St. Peter’s was well timed with the purchase of a luxury SUV for the joint-CEO. Broten noted that an internal memo authored by the Director of Finance at Carlton Trail in May 2010 outlined such significant concerns but, like all the other concerns that were raised, it too was ignored.

Piping them in . . . Brad Fenty sets off the 100th anniversary celebrations, July 1 at the Biggar Community Hall. The weekend was a busy one, with many raving over the wonderful weekend that still has many a folk smiling. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

E-mail correspondence shows that one of Norris’s board appointees, a former Sask Party candidate for nomination, went so far as to say that the memo from the Director of Finance was “totally insubordination” and she refused to meet with him to discuss his concerns.

“This mess could have been prevented at so many points along the way, if only Minister Norris had listened to the questions and concerns that were

being raised yet he has steadfastly refused to take any responsibility,” Broten said. “The Minister chose to strategically release the independent investigation reports on the afternoon before a long weekend with the hope that it wouldn’t

get much attention.

It’s that same type of arrogance that got us into this situation. When will Minister Norris finally take some responsibility for the mess he created and the public funds he put at risk?”

CORRECTION: Last week’s RM Column “Celebrating 100 Years” on Page 10, contained an error. In recounting the homesteads of area farmers, the correction should read: John and Shirley Bennett farming Shirley’s greatgrandfather’s homestead Andrew Beckman (E ½ 30-34-14). Arnold Forsythe is farming his great-grandfather’s homestead Walter Pemberton Forsythe (NW 4-34-16) which he settled on in 1911.” We apologize for the error.

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Opinions Tidbits Well, the heat wave has finally come. Last week temps climbed to the 30s and it was hot.

Funny thing about the heat -- you either like it or you don’t.

“I would rather have 40 below, at least I can put on more clothes.”

Or, you can always install an air conditioner.

We have to live with whatever weather Mother Nature gives us.

You could hang out at the pool with the brand new waterslide that has just been installed. Judging from the number of people who took advantage of the free swimming during the July 1 long weekend, this is a great place to be in hot weather.

For those who are following The Royals as they made their way across Canada it was a great week. Judging by all reports the crowds and everyone who interacted with them were thrilled. Of course, there are those who think we don’t need the monarchy anymore but perhaps some of them have been won over with this recent visit.

It’s been a busy time in the area lately, and now everyone is taking a much needed breather. Most residents have found a lake to hang out at for a few weeks. Just enjoying the Saskatchewan summer.

Of course, with the heat comes the risk of severe weather -- hail. It’s not something we like to talk about.

Enjoy the summer. Stay cool.

P.H.

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Why the type of pension you receive matters

by Rob Brown, Canadian Institute of Actuaries Distributed by Troy Media Even an actuary like me knows that starting a discussion about pension plans at a social gathering is a conversation ender.

And yet recently, two of Canada’s largest unions (Air Canada and Canada Post) went on strike to save their Defined Benefit pension plans against the wishes of the employer to switch new employees to Defined Contribution plans.

What are these plans all about and why all the fuss?

Defined plan offers some security As the name implies, a Defined Benefit pension plan promises to pay you a Defined Benefit when you retire. This can be a flat benefit plan (e.g., you get a pension that pays you $1,000 a year in retirement for every year of employment – if you have 30 years of service you get $30,000 a year). Or it can pay out a percentage of your salary just prior to retirement (e.g., you get a pension that pays you 1.5 per cent of your final

average pay for every year of employment – if you have 30 years of service, you get 45 per cent of your final average pay). So, in a Defined Benefit plan, you know what annual benefit you will receive in retirement and, thus, you have a very good idea of how much more you need to save on your own to be fully secure.

The funding risks of a Defined Benefit plan are carried by the employer (although, in the long term, higher pension costs could force wages down). And the present environment packs a triple whammy of bad news for these employers.

First, interest rates are very low, so the value today of retirement income to be paid many years in the future is not as significantly discounted (e.g., at four per cent versus eight per cent). Second, because of the financial crisis of 2008/09 and the mediocre recovery, pension plan assets are worth less than they were expected to be and pension plans are in the hole – i.e., they owe more money to their employees

than they have in the plan, (Air Canada has a $2.1B deficit while Canada Post’s is $3.2B). Third, people are living longer and this means they collect pensions longer and company costs go up.

Adding to the concerns is the ratio of retirees to active workers that is now about 1 to 1 at both Air Canada and Canada Post. This matters, because the cash flow needed to pay benefits must come from worker contributions and investment returns.

With the growing ratio of retirees to workers, the plan becomes more dependent on investment returns that are low today.

In these Defined Benefit plans, the worker has a defined benefit and increased costs are the responsibility of the employer. This is bad news today but if the economy improves and investment rates are up, good times for the employer could return.

The opposite is true for Defined Contribution plans.

Again, as the name implies, in a Defined Contribution pension plan, it is the contribution that is defined with no commitment to how

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much will be paid out in retirement. For example, the plan may provide that the employer will contribute $1 to the pension plan per hour of work. Or it could state that the employer will contribute five per cent of an individual’s pay into the plan. However, once the employer makes the contribution that is the end of the employer’s responsibility. If the stock market crashes or interest rates on investments are low, the worker will have a lower asset pool at retirement and, thus, lower income post retirement.

Thus, the worker has no idea until very close to retirement what income to expect and how much more to save on their own.

Just imagine the difference between retiring in 2007 versus 2009.

Defined Contribution plans offer less security for the employee It is also true that, even if investments work out as hoped for, the new Defined Contribution pension plans being offered by Air Canada and Canada Post should not be expected to result

in benefits as large as the Defined Benefit plans they want to close. For the level of benefits now promised to Air Canada and Canada Post workers, employer contributions in excess of 10 per cent of pay would be expected in today’s climate.

One would not anticipate the new Defined Contribution plans being that rich.

So, the benefits being negotiated are important and real. Management will continue to attempt to pass the pension risks over to the workers by using Defined Contribution plans and workers will work equally hard to retain their Defined Benefits.

That’s the reason for all the fuss.

Rob Brown was Professor of Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo for 39 years and a past President of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. He is currently an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca, a comprehensive and nonpartisan online resource designed to help journalists covering health policy issues in Canada.

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DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIEDS 5:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY It’s a few weeks now since hockey fans (diehards and non alike) were glued to their television sets watching the final game of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

We know what the outcome of that game was and the events that followed.

Vancouver was overtaken by some of its citizens and riots broke out. This was the city that swelled with pride, fostering those emotions across the country was humbled. No longer was it the darling of Canada and all the country stood for. Instead it was merely another hockey town that could not control its fans.

How sad because Vancouver is a beautiful city. Granville Island being one of my very favourite places to visit. In fact, we had the opportunity to pay a visit to this port city only just three weeks before and really enjoyed the spring scenery.

However there is a bit of retribution in all this.

The riots and destruction were nothing but acts of vandalism. The price tag soaring and the

taxpayers were once again on the hook for replacement costs. In a past column (about five years ago I think) I wrote about vandalism and the effect it has on a community.

Vandalism is a community issue and it is all about attitude. In order to stop this people need to become aware of the problem and show they care. They need to educate people about costs associated with crime and that this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated in the community. In fact, studies show that if enough people are aware of the problem and work together the incident rate declines.

Vandalism is an issue that has plagued communities for years.

It isn’t anything new.

But maybe there is a new way to fight it.

I’m referring to social media. In a previous column I confessed I knew very little about this rising star and thought I was too old to change. It is interesting, though, to see how social media has played an important part in the Vancouver incidents.

Pictures and videos

of the happenings that night in June were posted on facebook and YouTube and Twitter.

The reaction was swift.

Swift and harsh.

Critics wasted no time taking to task the offenders and telling them exactly what they thought of them. Nasty messages were posted online. There was no doubt that ordinary citizens found this destructive behaviour unacceptable and were quick to point that out.

One university student was forced to write an apology on her blog after she was subjected to taunts online. In another case, charges were laid as a result of a video posted online.

As long as there are cameras in cell phones anything anyone does in public (and sometimes in private) can be posted online for all the world to see. There are consequences.

Amnesty International says “If someone is watching, the violence stops.” Perhaps this is one way to deal with vandalism. If there is a possibility someone may be watching then maybe this type of activity may stop.

Donation honours former Biggar mayor . . . Kayla Hock, left, and daughter, Cindy, are joined by current Biggar Mayor Ray Sadler, June 25 at the Lloyd Hock Park, sitting on the bench presented by the family in memory of her husband Lloyd, a former mayor of Biggar. (Submitted Photo)

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The Biggar & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2011 Parade.

This year we had 40 entries plus the dignitaries, pipe band, RCMP, motorcycle and cadets. The weather cooperated this year and it was a lovely morning for a parade.

SPECIAL THANKS to…Larry Bleile on motorycycle; the Cadets who carried the Æags; RCMP who lead the parade in full dress uniform; Jim Kerr and Doreen Dubreuil, this year’s Parade Marshals; Kent Dubreuil for his Cobra radios and quad; Town of Biggar -- barricades, Æags and permission to have the parade, street sweeper; Town employees who deliver/put up and take down barricades.

Thank you again to all who took part, all who came to watch and all who helped with the parade.

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Pen pushing peasant

by Bob Mason Being a kind of literary type, Y.T. got hold of a “How to Write” book a while back and checked some of his stuff to see if he was using the correct (ahem!) technique, and Favour Faire in it.

Sorry! The book pointed out that although the subjects Y.T. had chosen were okay, the rural language he had used wasn’t up to the standard that most poem-reading people expected.

Yours Truly had suspected for years back, that some of the

pieces in his old school reader were far more memorable than the verses he’d scrawled in his arithmetic scribbles.

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sure hit a sore spot in his pride, put there long ago.

Y.T. remembered, as a young fellow, having a conversation with an English professor at the University.

“We’ve read some of your stuff Mason,” he said, “and it’s no good your technique is all wrong and sometimes the grammar you use is frightful!”

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He handed me a big book called The Anthology of American Verse.

“Take this home with you,” he said, “and try to fashion your writing after these writers and maybe you will be a success someday.”

I took the book and looked all through it for “technique”, “state of the art” and all that new stuff but only a few verses in the whole volume appealed to me.

I took the book back.

“I can’t write like these guys,” I told him. “I tried to make some sense out of E. E. Cummings’ poems, but he can’t even get his capital letters right. I wouldn’t be surprised if he bet the editor of that book that he could write something that couldn’t be published -- and won.”

The fellow was Dean of his department at the University all right and must have been well versed in his field. But apparently his ulcers couldn’t take much of Y.T. rural wrath because he got good and mad and told me off.

Y.T. felt a little huffy himself about being told that his verses were no good. Excused himself and went over to see the University president.

“Mr. Mason from Perdue is here to see you,” his secretary announced over their intercom. Was he ever surprised that I came from Perdue, Saskatchewan instead of Indiana, U.S.A. (Purdue University).

Y.T. stated his so-called cased and complained that one of the English department staff had bawled him out.

“Just write for yourself,” says Spinx (he wasn’t a president for nothing -“That is the most anyone can do. And if folks don’t like what you write, at least it will please yourself.”

I wonder if Mrs. Sapporo would have said any different.

Yours Truly has spent a lot of his lifetime pitching bundles and hauling bales, but in his (ahem again) later (also known as golden) years he passes quite a few hours here at t his desk scribbling stuff for The Independent.

According to this “How to Write” book, one has to research and be very knowledgeable about each subject, whether they are “Devine” (pretty political eh?); “sumptuous” (some kind

of pump) or “euphonic” (that goes without saying). And none of this “the song my pitchfork sings” stuff. (Pardon me Pauline).

I understood that in order to write good poetry, they have to know what an “iamb,” “dactyl”, “trochee” and “anapest” are and be able to jot “pyrric”, “amphribac”, and “Spindee” lines. As the horse said, when the farmer left the gate open “This let’s me out”.

I often wonder if Shakespeare followed all those rules or just went ahead and wrote.

Mebbe it takes the right lines to impress the right mood.

When a person’s spirits are low: The quality of mercy is not strained It fallethlike the gentle rain from Heaven.

Or when one feels a little lethargic (I sure had to look that one up) there are other verses like: A bunch of the boys were whooping it up In the Malemute Saloon.

Y.T. was never any good a writing sonnets.

And often wish I could write lines like these -Yet, in my thoughts, almost myself despising Happily I think of thee -- and then my state Like the lark, at break of day arising From sullen earth sings hymns at Heaven’s gate.

All through history there have been thousands of people who write things, many in far-off places

that were never even heard of. And many of the pieces they write are to point out their values to themselves. And long after they were gone, the stories, poems and songs (even the Bible) that they left have done wonders to shape the society of today. But what about our future?

Will these moscalshaping written pieces just disappear with the values that they try to preserve? And if they do what will take their place or can anything take their place? All of us have a bit of this dramatic side to our natures. And sometimes I wonder if violence (portrayed on TV so often) is going to take over.

None of us really know -- but we can write.

It’s a pretty sure thing that the ones who do take on this writing approach, aren’t going to make as much money as the people who sell munitions, but then there is that bit about the love of money.

Mebbe this fear-of-thefuture attitude is an ongoing thing (I dunno) but I do know Robbie Burns wrote in Tore Mouse: Thou art blest compared wi’ me, But ach! I backward east my e’e On prospects drear, An forward, though I canna see, I guess -- and fear. * JET Spinx’s wife came from Arlee

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Let the journey begin . . . Marc Holt cuts the ribbon the launches the Biggar Museum and Gallery’s Historic Walk, July 1. The walk is a historic look at Biggar’s past, and Holt was instrumental in the research into Biggar’s past. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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****PUBLIC NOTICE**** Please be advised that a two dimensional (2D) seismic exploration program is planned for the Saskatoon area (see map below).

This regional seismic program is being conducted on behalf of BHP Billiton Canada Inc.

by RPS Boyd PetroSearch in order to assess potential potash mineralization.

The seismic process involves sending vibrations into the earth and measuring the returning waves. The energy source is vibroseis (vibrator trucks) and the program will mainly be conducted on road allowance. We ask that you consider your safety as well as the safety of our workers. Please slow down around our worksites. If you would like more information, please contact our landowner liaison, Garry Wahl.

Please note that unless you are contacted, your lands are not being entered. No private property will be accessed without prior consent.

Chamberlain honoured for service to community . . . Rae Chamberlain (third from left) is honoured, July 1 for his historical research into the area we call home. “With deepest appreciation, we present this plaque to Rae for his selfless dedication and countless hours, researching and preserving the History of our Town, and the people who made history,” the plaque reads. Rae was honoured by the Town of Biggar, Biggar Museum and Gallery, and the Biggar Genealogical Society. He is joined here by Shirley Williams, Ray Sadler, and Marie Helene Diebert. (Independent Photo

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New Horizons Activities

by Karen Itterman The New Horizons had a very successful Beef on a Bun event serving approximately 320 people. A special mention to all who attended and those who provided the food.

Following the lunch a bingo was held with 25 bingo players enjoying the games and chance to keep cool in the air conditioned building. Prizes of buns and vegetables as well a money were given out.

The Town of Biggar and RM of Biggar provided the guests who came to celebrate the 100th birthday with a great opportunity to visit with friends from the past.

Kaiser on Monday, July 5 had four tables playing.

First place went to Gord Besse, second place to Mildred Henne, third place to Pat Turner and fourth place to Cathy Lorenz. Highest scoring game went to Cathy Lorenz and Mildred Henne.

Group One is meeting today, Wednesday, July 6 to plan for activities for the month of July.

We hope everyone is enjoying the summer heat.

Should you have any questions, please contact: Garry Wahl Landowner Liaison Phone: 306.536.1863

Maddie Mailey Permit Administrator Toll Free: 1.800.663.8943

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Agriculture Daniels on Agriculture

by Calvin Daniels With very little fanfare something happened in this country July 1, which may turn out to have a significant impact on agriculture.

The event was one many had expected would be delayed, but to the credit of the federal government it proceeded with its previous announcement to implement a

percentage of biodiesel be blended into every gallon of diesel fuel sold in this country.

That should be good news for the Canadian canola industry since that is a where most of the raw product to produce biodiesel in this country will come from.

Canada produces about 200 million litres of biodiesel annually, which

falls short of the anticipated need of about 550 million litres to meet government quotas.

The production shortfall to meet the government mandate was thought to be one which would force the Conservatives to delay the implementation date.

The government had expected production capacity to grow in response

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to the mandated two per cent announcement, but in true Canadian style little growth occurred, apparently as players in the biodiesel sector held out hope for subsidies to spur production.

The result is, at least initially biodiesel will be imported, most likely from the United States to meet the mandate, even with a couple of exceptions to the July 1, implementation, Quebec and the Maritimes based on a lack of infrastructure, lessening the immediate need.

The 20 to 30 million litres which are expected to need to be imported in the initial implementation period is what biod-

iesel canola producers in this country will wish was being produced from their production rather than American soybeans.

While there are compelling reasons for the mandate on the environmental side -- the combined renewable fuel requirements for biodiesel and ethanol in gasoline will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to four megatonnes or the equivalent to taking one million vehicles off the road -- there needs to be an agricultural sector benefit too.

Farmers need to benefit by having the additional domestic market

need, and that does not happen when we must look south for a sizable chunk of the mandated demand.

With the production to meet the demand on this side of the border helping farmers by creating a market would come additional on-site processing jobs.

It is the potential for economic stimulus and development which makes the move to mandated biofuel content a truly interesting undertaking by government when considered alongside the greenhouse gas benefits.

With the federal government forging ahead with the biodiesel mandate hopefully the industry will now move to catch up by increasing production capacity.

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Hello from all of us at the Diamond Lodge.

We have had a busy week in the activity room. As always on Mondays we start out with exercises in the morning and then in the afternoon we played Wheel of Fortune.

On Tuesday mornings we have a volunteer who reads our local paper to the residents as well as talking about all other current events.

We relaxed in the afternoon watching a movie and having treats. This week we got our new piano -donations from Pizzeria Adria, $400; Louise Souillet-Hawkins, $500 and many others that were made specifically towards this purchase.

The piano sounds wonderful and we can’t wait for our sing alongs. The Royal Purple donated $500 towards the new facility.

Wednesday was such a beautiful day we went outside and weeded the garden and watered out beautiful flowers and then enjoyed our back yard while drinking our iced tea. In the afternoon it was too warm for us to go on an outing so we stayed in and enjoyed ice cream treats.

Thursdays are a favourite day for many.

Exercises in the morning followed by an afternoon of bingo. Canada Day

was spent visiting with many friends and family that were in town for the weekend celebrations.

Saturday morning we all put on our sun hats and enjoyed a very wonderful parade. We tried to stay cool in the afternoon and watched a John Wayne movie.

Sunday we had a lot of visitors from out of town. They came to see us before they went home from the 100th Reunion Celebration.

The morning a few of

the women residents enjoyed folding towels, having coffee and getting their nails done. After lunch the Sonningdale Pentecostal Church did a church service. It was filled with beautiful music and was enjoyed by all the residents.

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Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (30 June, 2011) Crop Insurance strike averted I am pleased to report that crop insurance claims will now be processed for farmers facing historic flooding.

The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) and the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU) have reached a tentative agreement ending the recent strike forced

by SGEU leaders. The terms of the fair, market competitive tentative agreement, include a 5.5 per cent general wage increase over three years, along with several other benefits.

On June 21, SGEU directed Crop Insurance employees to walk off the job.

Why? Well, according to SGEU President Bob Bymoen, it was because there was a “window of opportunity” to put pressure on their employer. Describing the devastating flooding that has wiped out fields and homes across the province this summer as a “window of opportunity” is appalling, deplorable and unconscionable. Premier Brad Wall called on Bymoen to end the strike within 24 hours. When that didn’t happen, the Premier took action to stand up for Saskatchewan farm and ranch families.

Premier Wall announced he was recalling the Legislature for a special sitting starting on June 27. Twenty-four hours later, SGEU

Randy Weekes, M.L.A. for the Biggar Constituency 1-877-948-4880 OfÀce Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m.

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and SCIC announced they had reached a tentative contract agreement, ending the three-day strike.

Farm and ranch families across the province breathed a collective sigh of relief.

So, where were the NDP

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on this? Leader Dwain Lingenfelter refused to take a position, saying “I’m not in favour of what they’re (SGEU) saying or doing or opposed to it.”

Regina MLA Kevin Yates even went so far as to say the strike wouldn’t actu-

ally make much of a difference for farmers. And Regina NDP candidate Yens Pedersen tweeted, “There’s no urgency to get Crop Insurance adjusters back to work. If a field is flooded, you can’t work it down, or reseed it anyway!”

That’s like saying if your house burns down you shouldn’t get your insurance money right away, because you can’t live in it anyway! How out of touch

can you get?

At the time of the strike, only 44 per cent of the crop had been seeded in southeast Saskatchewan and 6,000 unseeded acreage claims had already been submitted to Crop Insurance. The strike would have caused a significant delay in payments. Once again, the NDP turned its back on farmers and rural Saskatchewan just like they did during the 16

years they were in government.

In the months and years ahead, our government will continue to stand up for farm and ranch families and work with them so that we can move this province forward together -- that’s the Saskatchewan Advantage.

If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

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With the weekend behind us, many a Biggar resident is still walking around town with a smile ďŹ rmly attached -- a remnant of a busy, wonderful celebration of 100 years. The town was ďŹ lled to capacity with people, visiting and taking in the many attractions from food to parades to petting zoos, main street shopping, free swimming . . . an endless series of distractions, events and chances to visit.

Organisers of the weekend should be praised for the long hours and work they put in to give us all this chance to celebrate the past and present while looking to the future. To all the groups who put on events, opened their doors, it was your efforts that created for all the sense of wonder and pride, the ability to proudly call Biggar our home.

To the next 100 years!

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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MONDAY, JULY 11, 2011

Heartland Health Region Board Meeting The next Board meeting will be held Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 in Kyle. Board packages can be obtained from the Regional Corporate Office within one week of the meeting. Please call the office to arrange for printing and pick up. Contact Caron Keens at 306-882-4111 ext 236 or by e-mail caron.keens@hrha.sk.ca Active Kids Summer vacation has finally arrived! Do your kids plan to spend the next two months watching TV or playing video games while the sun is shining and the temperatures are warm? Encourage your kids to get outside, be active and enjoy the summer weather.

Being active does not necessarily mean playing sports. Have your kids play outside with friends. Take part in the summer activities offered in many communities. Go on a hike together as a family. Walk to the park with your kids to have a picnic.

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Pomp, Princesses and a Queen . . . Cassidy Kelliher, centre, was crowned this year’s Centennial Queen.

She is flanked by princeses (from left) Kennedy Keith, Kelcie Newton, Cassidy Kelliher, Melissa Kowalchuk, Stephanie Lichkowski. (Submitted Photo)

Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 Neil’s news Many people have been away at the lake lately, you can see all the boat trailers and motorhomes leaving town.

Belated congratulations to Jack and Shirley Cleghorn on their wedding anniversary which they celebrated on Tuesday, July 5.

The next town council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 12. They have been busy with a lot of special issues and meetings lately.

Found: a stray cat about two to three weeks old and tri-coloured. Phone

329-4673 if it belongs to someone you know.

Don’t forget the Wellness Clinic for seniors on Tuesday, July 12 in the Seniors Hall.

From Life’s Instruction Book: Don’t be afraid to say, “I don’t know.”

If you have any news to share during the holidays this summer please phone me or take the news to the town office.

Thank you.

There is various fruit on the trees in town. I have green strawberries, raspberries and apples.

Our last rain we had will “spur” them on.

Spiritual Munching: I had the privilege of knowing a woman who is a tremendous “coper”.

She faces each day and deals with it. “How do you do it?” I ask her, and she replies, “I firmly believe that I get help from

above.” That’s the way to deal with what we have to.

Belated congratulations also to Les and Delores Stack who will be celebrating their wedding anniversary on Friday, July 8.

It’s good to see the Yankees on top of the American League East and something that begins with “B” in second.

Grandson lines up for the Canucks . . . Tyson Pollock, grandson of Ed Pollock of Biggar, and son of Brad Pollock, formerly of Biggar, gets a thrill of a lifetime as he was chosen to skate with the Vancouver Canucks prior to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoff final. Tyson, second from the right, is pictured here lined up with the Canucks during the singing of O Canada. (Submitted Photo)

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They’re 100 years old (collectively) . . . Barry and Judy Redlick pose for the camera, July 1 during the opening ceremonies for the Biggar Millennium weekend. Together the couple can tally their birthdays together to add up to 100 years -- fitting as Biggar celebrated its 100th on the weekend. (Independent Photo

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Linda Scott Lisa Scott Lisa Scott of Prince Albert, granddaughter of Alma Redlich, recently graduated from her Veterinary Technologist course at SIAST in Saskatoon.

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Nicole Hanna of Meadow Lake, granddaughter of Alma Redlich, recently received her journeyman in welding. Nicole is the daughter of Liz and Ron Hanna of North Battleford.

Eileen and Ed Scott and Monica and Grant Isaak from Saskatoon, spent some time visiting with Alma Redlich and took in some of the Biggar Homecoming festivities.

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Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115 Happenings A big “thank you” to the folks who gave us the great fireworks display on July 1. Kevin Schwebius, Jerome Ehry, and Stephanie Laverdier and their families all contributed to the show. We should all celebrate living in such a great country.

Rick and Regina (Dearing) Heck of Edmonton, spent last weekend visiting relatives in the are, and taking in the 100th birthday celebrations in Biggar.

It is with sadness that I report the death of Pinkie Jonsson of Kamloops. Our deepest sympathy goes to her husband, Al, to her sisters, Joyce Manns and Janice Cassidy, and to all their families. Pinkie and Al have been coming out to Jim and Joyce’s every fall for several years to give a hand at harvest, and many of us have come to be friends with them.

Carol Stevenot and Lois Leinenweber traveled to Regina on Saturday for the 60th birthday celebrations of their cousin Evelyn (Hakes) Serblow-

ski.

George Geary spend the weekend “quadding” with Dawn, Steve and family near Red Deer.

How’s your back this week George?

Word has been received of the death of Glenn Hammerstrom of Langley, British Columbia.

Glenn was married to the former Carol (Geary) Miller.

M y b r o t h e r- i n - l aw Chuck Sampson is here from Salt Spring Island, B.C. to spend a few weeks and take in the Munton family reunion in midJuly.

Norman Miller is here from Chilliwack, B.C. visiting his brothers Harry, Dave and Bill and sisterin-law Claire and all the family.

The frequent rains have created ideal conditions

for mosquitoes, and they are out for blood, so be prepared to defend yourself.

Don’s news The good news is: That we are very fortunate to live where we do, not too wet, crops look good and gardens and flowers too. In my travels around the village with my 70-year-old truck and tractor, I have time to notice that most yards are looking great. Have you noticed Zelda Schmidt’s peonies? I took a picture of them, so if you want to brighten your day next winter, I will make a copy for you. Thanks Zelda.

Not too much bad news for our area, but watch the sky, it is hail season with sometimes a tornado.

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OBITUARIES Brian Norman Johnston December 20, 1958 June 18, 2011 Brian was born in Bracebridge, Ont. and moved to Biggar, Sask. when he was nine years old.

He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Johnston (March 23, 1991); and father, Kenneth Johnston (March 23, 2003).

Left to mourn him are his commom-law-wife, Vicky Kreutzer; sisters, Patricia (Allan) Fairman of Dunnville, Ont., Brenda (Gordon) Morris of London, Ont.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at the Biggar Associated Gospel Church on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 2 p.m.

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Ruth Dagmar Jordan August 20, 1926 June 24, 2011 The passing of Mrs. Ruth Jordan of Biggar, Sask. and formerly of Perdue, Sask. occurred in the Biggar Diamond Lodge on June 24, 2011 at the

age of 84 years.

Mom was born August 20, 1926 on the family farm near Kinistino, Sask. She married Stuart Russell Jordan on May 31, 1950. They resided for a short time in Saskatoon, Sask. then moved to Perdue, Sask. where they made their home.

Ruth is survived by her two sons: Brian (Cindy) Jordan of Saskatoon, Sask., Terry (Ila) Jordan of Biggar, Sask., and daughter-in-law, Rhonda; grandchildren, Karen, Brad, Kristen, Joleen, Tracey, Brittany, Mitchell and Kiley; and 11 greatgrandchildren; brother, Lyle (Sharon); sisters, Norma (Harry) and Jean; sister-in-law, Betty.

Ruth was predeceased by Stuart, her loving husband of 53 years; her son, David; parents, Agnes and Trygve; brothers, Voyd and Rubin; and sister, Edna.

Ruth was active in the UCW and was always willing to cook or bake whenever called upon.

Ruth loved to sew, knit and curl.

Graveside memorial services and interment was held on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Leney Cemetery, Perdue, Sask. with Rev. Joan Brown of¿ciating. Honourary bearers were all those who shared in Ruth’s life. Reception followed in Perdue United Church.

Tributes in Ruth’s memory may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

I would like to thank everyone who supported me while I was a contestant for Town & Country Fair Queen. Your generous support was very much appreciated and proceeds went to the Big R Rec Valley, a great cause for our community! …2011 Town & Country Fair Queen Runner-up, Kennedy Keith The family of the late Edwin Miller would like to express their sincere gratitude for the many acts of kindness, messages of sympathy, and support during our recent loss. Thank you! gfsc1

I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who supported me by either buying tickets or letting me leave them in their place of business.

Also to my family for taking me to all the auctions, PBR and Rodeos so I could sell my tickets. It was very much appreciated.

Thanks to Lisa Haynes and the Rec Valley Committee for everything. …2011 Town & Country Fair Queen, Cassidy Kelliher Our sincere thanks to all who helped in any way to make the July 1st roast beef supper the success it was. Without the help of everyone involved, this would not have been possible.

God Bless You, Biggar United Church 28c1 Thank you for attending our Centennial Open House on Saturday, July 2nd, it was great to see everybody. United Church pictorial directories are available by phoning 948-2280 or 9485303 and/or leave a message.

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COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in July: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Mark Kleiner will be preaching July 17, 24 and 30 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

48/10tfn JULY 11 - AUG 27: Annual Used Book Sale in The Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday 28c6

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Lindy (Vancha) and Collin Gabriel were united in marriage November 15, 2010 in the Dominican Republic.

INVITATIONS SATURDAY, JULY 16: Baby Shower honouring Walker Danilkewhich, 2 p.m. in the Centennial Room, Westwinds Motor Hotel.

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There will be an OPEN HOUSE to help them celebrate on SUNDAY, JULY 17 from 2 - 4 p.m. on the Frank Gabriel farm.

Everyone is welcome!

Happy 80th

Pat Trask

Come & Go Tea

SATURDAY, JULY 16 2 - 4 p.m Harris New Horizons Hall, Harris, Sask.

No gifts please!

For fax service, see us at The Independent,102 - 3rd Ave., Biggar

SUNDAY, JULY 24: In celebration of Raymond Souillet’s 90th birthday, the family would like to invite you to a Strawberry Social.

Please join us from 2-4 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons Hall, 117 3rd Ave. West, Biggar 27c3

SATURDAY, JULY 30: The family of Berna Johnson request the honour of your presence to celebrate her 80th Birthday at a Come and Go Tea, 2 - 4 p.m. at Perdue New Horizons. In lieu of cards and gifts, a toonie donation would be greatly appreciated going towards the New Horizons.

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Biggar Wildlife Federation news

by Gisela Yaroshko The Biggar branch of the SWF held its June meeting with eight members attending.

Three guests also attended: Michael Walters, landowner; Jim Oliver from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment; and Lorne Burles, member of the Biggar RCMP Detachment.

Prior to “calling the meeting to order”, the club had discussions with guests re: wildlife lands (owned by BWF) and WDF lands (unoccupied crown land).

There was much discussion regarding the misuse of the above lands for partygoing purposes. Mike W expressed concern regarding the fires which are often left burning and use of fireworks which threaten the surrounding farmlands.

It was decided that stronger signage be erected including: No Fires, Hunting by Foot Only. Jim O from SERM will investigate a ban on fires on the WDF lands.

Lorne B from RCMP indicated that they are aware of the misuse of the property and attempt to patrol whenever

manpower permits.

With the introduction of the signs on fire bans, charges can be laid if the signs are disobeyed.

Membership chairman, Wayne Yaroshko, reported that so far this year we have a total of 312 member.

Membership salesmen were reminded that memberships must be handed in promptly to ensure that members are getting their Outdoor Edge magazine and that their insurance is valid. The branch has just voted to increase the $2,000,000 liability coverage to $5,000,000 for every member signed up to our branch effective immediately.

The Wildlife Lands Cleanup Day was finally held on Saturday, June 11. Along with the BWF members the Monarch 4-H CLub helped out with pick up of garbage, broken glass, etcetera.

An article outlining the progress made that day appeared in The Independent along with photos of some of the mess.

Larry Tavanetz, Fisheries Chairman, outlined the process to follow to enter fish for

BWF awards: 1) Weigh the fish (take a picture of the scale when weighing, if possible; 2) Measure both length and circumference (girth); 3) Enter by phoning Larry Tavanetz, Fisheries Chairman at 948-3864.

(Refer to the Angling Guide environment.gov. sk.ca/fishing).

It was also reported that 1,200 trout fingerlings have been released into the trout pond on June 28. They are reported to be between two and four inches long. Two aeration windmills have been purchased for the trout pond to ensure that the fish will overwinter.

The BWF has been in discussions with the SWF regarding purchase of 1,600 acres of Habitat Land near Sonningdale. The SWF, in conjunction with the Nature Conservancy, has purchased the land and pledges for donations have been made by many of the SWF branches in this region including Biggar.

BWF has so far pledged $12,000 over two years.

The main focus of the meeting was to finalize BWF participation at

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the Biggar Centennial Celebration on Saturday, July 2. BWF has arranged to have the SERM Resources trailer in attendance on Main Street. It featured many interesting exhibits regarding wildlife management in

Saskatchewan. Adjacent to the trailer was a booth with information about BWF and SWF activities. Arrangements were made to set up the booth and for members to be present to answer any questions from the public.

Meeting was adjourned.

Next meeting set for Tuesday, October 11 at the Westwinds.

Any member wishing to receive email notification of BWF meetings of other information, contact ymva@sasktel.net.

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SPLASH! CELEBRATE SUMMER! Solve the puzzle and explore your library this summer. Your library has lots of cool books and activities that will help you celebrate summer. Don’t forget to fill out the entry form and take it to your local library for your chance to win a book. Or, you can drop it off at your weekly newspaper office or mail it to: SWNA, 14-401-45th St. W., Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z9.

Winners will be drawn on September 30, 2011. Discover how much fun reading can be! (No photocopies please.)

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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19 planted by the entry of homes, to help ward off evil spirits! Because of its longevity and tolerance for neglect, the rich thought the flower very ‘vulgar’, so left the plant to grown in the cottage gardens of the peasantry.

Folklore also has it having magical powers to protect shepherds and their flocks, to ward

by Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independent There has been some peony pilfering in our neighbourhood.

White peonies do look stunning in my antique bowl in the living room.

As well, white peonies with purple lilacs in a white antique pitcher look marvelous in the dining room. Please, don’t ask where the peonies came from!

Beware of the peony pilferer, she may have displays like this in her dining room! (photo by Delta Fay Cruickshank)

At this time of the year, peonies are my absolute favourite! They

come in pink, white, red and I have even seen a lovely almost salmon colour. Their fragrance is wonderful and they are so easy to grow.

Once established they are drought tolerant and hardy to -45˚C. This flower is perfect for our gardens. If you want to have one in yours, buy one in late summer and chose a sunny location, away from the competition of tree roots.

Water it very deeply, then it will have deep roots and will delight you and others for maybe a 100 years!

Peonies are best planted, transplanted or divided in late summer.

Leave lots of room for them to expand, at least 3-4 feet. Dig a big hole for the new root and augment the soil with peat moss (add the same amount of peat moss as the amount of soil you took out of the hole).

Make sure the little pink bud (sometimes

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The King of Flowers in Chinese folklore, the peony has a wealth of legend and folklore associated with it. A long living, drought tolerant plant, it is ideally suited for our gardens. (photo from wikepedia.com) called an eye) is 2 inches below the soil surface.

Any deeper and it will likely never flower, any shallower and the bud is likely to be destroyed by frost or cultivating. It may take 2-3 years for a new peony to bloom, so finding out if you planted it correctly may be a long time in coming! Just be very aware of how you plant it!

The peony was brought to England by the Roman legions during their invasion and occupation of that country. Legends and mythology follow this flower where ever it grows.

It is named for Paeon, physician to the Greek Gods. Paeon was a student of Asclepius, god of medicine and healing. The goddess of

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Cosmically bubbly . . . Cameron Hardenne makes a magical soap bubble, Wednesday at Argo Bush. The St. Gabriel Grade 1 student, along with his fellow classmates were enjoying the morning at Argo with teacher, staff and parents, then the pool in the afternoon for a

field trip a bit closer to home. The short-lived bubble had kids trying to recreate their own monster while others made rockets, had a scavenger hunt, then later a barbecue, before hitting the pool. (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

Water woes pose dire prospects for Prairie crops: CWB Unrelenting rain across large areas of Western Canada will severely impact grain production and leave more than six million acres unseeded this year, the CWB announced last week in its preliminary forecast.

For the second year in a row, crop prospects are dismal on the Prairies.

“Many farmers in the wettest areas have planted next to nothing this spring, while others are watching their newly emerged crops drown,” said Bruce Burnett, CWB director of weather and market analysis, at the CWB’s annual grain industry briefing, June 14. “This is occurring at a time when grain prices are extremely high, adding insult to injury.”

In total, between six and eight million acres of farmland will go unseeded across the Prairies, according to the CWB.Wheat acres, only slightly larger than last year, will be the second-smallest since 1971 at 20.3 million acres, down 1.7 million acres from average. Durum area is pegged at 3.4 million acres.

Seeded barley acres are projected at 6.7 million acres, although good weather in the next two weeks could see that

number rise.

“Weather over the next two weeks will be critical if there is any hope of lifting expectations for seeding,” Burnett said. “On the whole, the Prairie crop has been seeded much later than last year, which is raising serious concerns about the potential for frost damage this fall from a late harvest.”

The situation is particularly bad in southwestern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan, where large areas of farmland have been abandoned. Pockets of severely wet areas dot the entire southern Prairies, from Manitoba’s Red River Valley to Lethbridge, Alberta.

Overall across the Prairies, seeding of major crops is about 86 per cent complete.

Normally at this time of year, seeding is entirely complete.

Total all-wheat production is forecast at 20.3 million tonnes, including 3.8 million tonnes of durum, and barley production is forecast at 7.7 million tonnes. The all-wheat yield is projected at 37.9 bushels per acres, durum yields are forecast at 35.5 bushels per acre, and barley yields are projected to be 59.1 bushels per acre. Crop

development is significantly behind normal.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week forecast world wheat production at 664.3 million tonnes for 2011, the third largest on record. This number, however, does not account for the seeding difficulties on the Canadian Prairies and the northern tier of the United States.

CWB analysts also reported that the U.S. is harvesting a drought-reduced Kansas winter-wheat crop, while a major drought is affecting crops in Europe. Russia has seen some drought recovery but still needs timely moisture for its spring crops.

North Africa is suffering from rain during harvest, while conditions are looking good for seeding in Australia.

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The Chinese have grown the peony for over 2,000 years. It is considered the flower of prosperity there.

And then there is the modern myth for peonies.

Ants do not help open the flower buds, they, like us, are attracted to the blossoms because of their sweet smell and nectar. They can’t harm them, just give the

Burnett said the big international story rests with serious difficulties in planting the U.S. corn crop.The USDA is projecting a decrease by the end of 2011 in corn stocks that are already in critically short supply.

“Corn is a major focus because of the price ripple effect it has for all crops,” he said.

The Red Serge impresses . . . RCMP Musical Ride members peel off as they go through their routine, Thursday at the Biggar Rec Valley. Always impressive, the members and their horses, always leave people agape as the show is nothing short of spectacular, and nothing short of a Canadian icon. We’ll have more next week on the RCMP Musical Ride. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Dave Curtiss and Ralph Crawford have been appointed to the Perdue Housing Authority Board of Directors.

The announcement comes on the heels of Perdue Board members Elisabeth McMahon and Joyce Mathieu’s reappointments to the local housing authority. They all join Dennis Notschke on the Perdue Housing Authority.

Mathieu is chairperson.

She has served on the board of directors for the past three years, while McMahon has been on for the past nine years.

The Perdue Housing Authority is a communitybased organization that provides daily management of 28 housing units constructed and operated under the terms of a federal-provincialmunicipal cost-sharing agreement.

Social Services Minister, June Draude, paid tribute to the volunteers who manage the social housing projects in their community.

“This local hands-on approach ensures that the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation responds effectively to the needs of each community,” Draude explained.

Saskatchewan has a network of 276 housing authorities and more than 1,500 volunteer members who assist with management of housing units throughout the p r o v i n c e f o r s e n i o r s, low-income families and persons with disabilities.

Persons interested in volunteering to serve on the board of directors for the Perdue Housing Authority are encouraged to contact the mayor of Perdue, Dave Miller. A local nominating committee recommends board members.

Applications for accommodation are available from the manager of the Perdue Housing Authority.

fertility, Leto, told the this physician about a magical root growing on Mount Olympus that would soothe the pain of childbirth. Ascelpius resented Paeon’s possession of this root and he threatened to kill him. Leto begged for help from Zeus, who saved Paeon by changing him into the peony flower.

Because of this legend, peony seeds have been give to pregnant women for centuries.

In the Language of Flowers, a book from Victorian England, the peony represents shame or bashfulness.

Their legend is because mischievous nymphs hide in the blossoms.

The red blossoms were thought to glow in the dark, so they were

Consisted far too ‘vulgar’ for the gardens of the rich and famous, the peony was left for the peasants to grow, and they got all their beauty. This painting by Helen Allingham (1848 - 1926) is called The Clothes Basket. Note the gorgeous white peony growing is this ‘peasant’s’ front garden! (photo from wikepedia.com) off demons, storms, the “Evil” eye. Peony seeds were hung around the necks of infant children to protect them from evil.

In Japan, peonies are consisted an aphrodisiac, therefore are often used

blossom a good shake when you bring them into the house.

Pink or red blossoms will look exquisite in my green depression glass vase. I wonder if peony pilfering will happen in your neighbourhood?

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