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New Canadian money posing a “sticky” situation Biggar RCMP are warning people about a potentially “sticky” situation when it comes to the new, ultratechy Canadian money.

“The new Canadian currency is very crisp and rigid,” explained Sgt. Colin Sawrenko of the Biggar RCMP. “This can pose a problem when paying cash for goods. Citizens are urged to double check their money before passing it to the cashier. There is a possibility you may be inadvertently passing over multiple bills of the same denomination.”

Sgt. Sawrenko encourages residents to do a quick double-check to save a few bucks. He is also requesting cashiers to carry out the same due diligence on behalf of their patrons.

Making a list . . . Hudson Anderson bends the ear of the most popular man of the season. Santa made his annual appearance at St. Gabriel School, Tuesday, listening to the wish lists of the students and staff. The

greatest gift given, however, were the smiles as everyone loves good ol’ St. Nick. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Practical Nursing students celebrate grad day in Biggar The Great Plains College’s Class of 2012 was made complete last Friday with the graduation ceremony for 11 Practical Nursing students from the Biggar Program Centre.

The last of the college’s students to graduate this calendar year, they

joined nine Electrician and nine Basic Education Adult 12 students from Biggar who received their certificates at a separate ceremony in May. In all, over 200 students earned certificates, diplomas or degrees at Great Plains College this year.

“Our nursing students have shown incredible compassion for others and dedication to their studies over the past two years,” said program coordinator Cindy Keith. “They have already been well-received at their practicum sites in the community and

surrounding area, and will no doubt do themselves, their profession, and Great Plains College proud.”

Last Friday’s graduates began their studies on Fe b r u a r y 1 4 , 2 0 1 1 , wrapping up the program’s last day on November 30.

Among those in

attendance at the Biggar Community Hall were Saskatoon-RosetownBiggar Member of Parliament Kelly Block, Biggar MLA Randy Weekes, Biggar Mayor and college board member Ray Sadler, and region manager Fritz Eckstein.

Gov’t of Saskatchewan to support high-growth school divisions As part of the Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to managing growth, Education Minister Russ Marchuk announced Mon-

day, a mid-year funding increase for those school divisions experiencing significant enrolment increases.

The Sun West and Prairie Spirit school divisions are affected by the announcement.

At the same time, Marchuk also announced a plan to increase the number of relocatable classrooms onsite and ready for students at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year.

“Today, we are responding to the challenge of growth in our school system,” Marchuk said.

The show . . . Biggar Novice Nationals hit the ice for their annual “We heard from home tourney at the Jubilee Stadium, November 24. The six-team the school divitournament had the hometown Nats winning all three of their games. sions that they (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein) have challenges

given the unprecedented growth Saskatchewan is experiencing. This includes funding to provide education services and finding space for new students.”

Eight school divisions in high-growth areas of Saskatchewan together will receive an additional $6.6 million in mid-year funding. Saskatoon, Martensville and Warman communities represent more than 50 per cent of the total provincial enrolment growth of almost 2,300 students.

In addition to Sun West SD 207 and Prairie Spirit SD 206, the divisions include: Lloydminster RCSSD 89, Prairie Valley SD 208, Regina RCSSD 81, Saskatoon SD 13, South East Cornerstone SD 209, St. Paul’s RCSSD 20.

School division operating funding for 2012-13 is based on divisions’ prioryear enrolments.

Marchuk said this practice worked well for many years, as school enrolment numbers were generally flat or even declining.

“However today we have a new reality where some school divisions are seeing large enrolment increases from one year to the next,” Marchuk said. “Today’s announcement addresses this new reality in a growing Saskatchewan.”

The Government of Saskatchewan also committed an additional $800,000 to implement a process that will result in 40 to 50 new relocatable classrooms added for the start of the

2013-14 school year.

“Right now, it takes about approximately six to nine months once a relocatable classroom is approved to design, build and install the classroom,” Marchuk said. “We need to speed up that process to make sure that our school facilities can expand to accommodate enrolment increases.”

These relocatable classrooms will be factory fabricated and constructed using a standardized design to accelerate the construction and delivery to schools most in need. Over the coming months, school divisions will be asked to provide input into the designs of the new relocatable classrooms.

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NDP points to Sask Party’s bad choices The Sask Party’s surprising return to its 2003 ideology led to more bad choices in the fourth full week of the legislative session, accused the NDP, last week “The Sask Party used this week to put politicians ahead of people,” said John Nilson, NDP leader. “People didn’t vote for the surprises and bad choices that the Sask Party has been making.”

Saskatchewan’s personal information Crown will be privatized, the NDP add.

Despite promises from the Sask Party not to privatize Crown corporations, 60 per cent of Information Services Corporation (ISC) will be sold on the stock market.

“ISC is a profitable Crown,” said Cathy Sproule, the NDP critic for ISC. “Giving our personal information registry – including things like our land titles system – over to a private sector monopoly is a bizarre decision that isn’t what Saskatchewan people voted for.”

NDP health critic Cam Broten raised the tragic case of a refugee in Saskatoon

who was diagnosed with cancer while in Canada and not given the necessary treatment because the federal government cut vital health services for refugees, including chemotherapy.

The province eventually covered the cost of the chemotherapy for the Saskatoon man, but not the essential anti-nausea medications that make cancer treatment a bit more tolerable until after Broten raised the issue in the legislature.

“I was deeply moved by this refugee’s story and very frustrated that there are many other similar situations in which people who have fled horrible situations in other countries are now denied much needed health care,” said Broten. “I’m pleased that the Sask Party government bowed to pressure and is helping this particular refugee, but it should follow the lead of other provinces, like Manitoba, and put measures in place to ensure all people get the health care they need.”

Got headache? . . . Rosetown Midget Red Wing, Tanner Semenuik reacts to a crosscheck, November 24. The Wing’s hosted the Battleford Barons at the

Sask still only province with balanced budget The overall strength of the province’s growing, diverse economy and prudent expense management has kept Saskatchewan on track to be the only province in Canada to balance its 2012-13 budget.

The 2012-13 Mid-Year Report released Tuesday projects a $12.4 million pre-transfer surplus for the General Revenue Fund (GRF) at year end and an increased yearend surplus of $22.5 million for the Summary Financial Statements, up

$7.7 million from budget.

The Growth and Financial Security Fund is now projected to finish the year at $664.5 million.

“This Mid-Year Report shows the benefits of growth,” Finance Minister Ken Krawetz said. “Despite lower than expected resource revenues, our growing population and growing economy means a larger tax base and increased tax revenues to offset the declines in resources.”

Overall revenue is now

Has Tom Selleck been cloned?

The “Moustache PALs” Movember team took a break after

Sunday worship to pose for photographs and celebrate their

“Moustache PALs”, standing, left to right: Ryan Massie, Ryan Raschke, Geoff Cooke, Garth and Glenn Massie. Seated: Pastor Mark Kleiner and Gord Mair.

Missing: Murray Anderson and George May. A cake commemorating the enthusiastic outgrowing of facial hair. (Photos for The Independent by Diana Dolack)

Jubilee Stadium, unfortunately coming up short 7-4. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

involvement in this year’s Movember campaign.

The Movember moustacheg r o w i n g initiative raises money and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health initiatives.

Following the photo op,

the PALs (Presbyterian, Anglican, Lutheran) facial hair aficionados, shared some ‘stache grooming tips, then convened to the Redeemer Lutheran Church basement to join the rest of the PALs community for a potluck lunch that included a special ‘moustache cake’ in honour of the occasion, designed by Debbie at ShopEasy. The Moustache PALs send out a big thank you to all their supporters, and invite everyone to support the Movember campaign by going to the Movember Web site [ca.movember.com/ donate/] and making a donation.

forecast to be $11.24 billion, down $51.0 million from budget, largely due to lower prices and less demand for nonrenewable resources.

However, other key revenue sources are up from budget, including projected increases in personal income tax and other tax revenue related to the strong Saskatchewan economy.

Overall expenses are up $31.6 million from budget to $11.23 billion, partly reflecting the continued costs of flooding in recent years.

Much of this increase is offset by savings from expense management and by a reduction in debt servicing costs.

Saskatchewan’s economy continues to perform well in 2012. So far this year, Saskatchewan ranks either first or second in Canada in terms

of economic growth, employment growth, low unemployment rate, average weekly earnings, value of international exports, manufacturing sales, retail sales, value of building permits, number of housing starts and investment in both residential and nonresidential construction.

“In the new Saskatchewan, our economy is more diverse, so even when one revenue source is down, others are up to maintain the balance,” Krawetz said.” As a result, Saskatchewan has the only balanced provincial budget in Canada.

“Sound fiscal management and balanced budgets are a fundamental principle of the Growth Plan released by Premier Wall last month and a key part of the Saskatchewan Advantage.”

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Canada Music Week November 20 at the Majestic Theatre, area musicians hit the main stage, putting their unique talents to celebrating Canada Music Week. From the wee performers to the “more mature”, the entertainment showed just what talent is in the area, everything from Tiny Tots (top left) to John MacIntyre (top) and Graham Lehnert (above). ‘The Group’ (below) ended the festivities amidst a flurry of beach balls. St. Gabriel School kids were relaxed and having fun (bottom left), while teller of tales, Bonnie Logan (far left) switched things up with a bit of banjo picking. The very talented Jessie Gilchrist (far left) tickled the ivories, performing one of her own compositions. Father/daughter duo, Bill and Destiny Hammel (left) work together.

Biggar Central School performers (left) take their moment in the spotlight. The incredible Prairie Notes (left) were as harmonious as ever.

(Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Letter to the Editor . . .

To the editor: The picture on page 23 of the November 15, 2012 issue of The Independent, showing the empty seats on November 11, Remembrance Day service at the Biggar Community Hall, with the caption of why some residents did not attend.

The picture could have been taken from a different angle to show the people who attended.

Their attendance was very important to them and should have been recognized. I feel it was an insult to them.

The Perdue Remembrance Day Service was very well attended by Perdue

and area residents. We, the members of the Perdue Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion recognize and honour all residents who attend Remembrance Day Services.

Yours truly, Bob Lemon, President Perdue Branch R.C.L. Photographer’s note: We’re so sorry you were insulted, but that never was the intent - I apologize for any slight you may feel, but again, it was not the intent.

The wonderful people who yearly make it their responsibility to not only attend Remembrance Day services, but to recognize on a yearly

basis the sacrifices made by the men and women of our armed forces.

Those who attend should be recognized for making that effort. But there still were empty seats, and sadly, for many, it was just another long weekend: stores were open for early Christmas shoppers, rinks across the nation were busy with hockey, and some simply were sleeping in. I found it a sad reflection that so much sacrifice was met with empty seats - the Biggar Community Hall, perhaps three-quarters of its capacity.

Again, I apologize for any slight which may have occurred.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome.

They MUST be signed, approximately 300 words in length and are subject to editing.

Decentralize the federation to increase transparency and accountability How many levels of government does it take to fix a sewer pipe? You’d be surprised.

by Stevel Lafleur, Policy Analyst, Frontier Centre for Public Policy Distributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia. com How many levels of government does it take to fix a sewer pipe? In some cases, the answer is three.

While this may seem ludicrous, the reality is that the federal and provincial governments are heavily involved in many municipal spending decisions.

Though the image of having your local federal MP, a provincial cabinet minister, and your mayor all smiling and cutting the ribbon to a new project together projects harmony, this type of overlap significantly reduces political accountability.

For example, who are you going to blame if the pipe springs a leak?

Worse still, who are you going to blame if the sewer contract goes to

a company facing fraud and conspiracy charges?

This isn’t a hypothetical.

This scenario has occurred recently in Quebec. The federal Public Safety Minister of the day reportedly answered that oversight of municipal contracts is not a federal responsibility.

In order to strengthen political accountability and government efficiency in Canada it is necessary to ensure that one, not three, levels of government, is responsible for providing and generating revenue in each spending area.

While the above anecdote may seem like an isolated incident, it isn’t. Infrastructure projects funded by all three levels of government take place throughout the country.

Moreover, provincial governments are systemically reliant upon federal funding in many areas.

The problem is that the federal government generates too much revenue, which reduces the ability of provinces to garner sufficient revenue to fund services they need. There is a limit to how much revenue governments can efficiently collect, so excessive federal intake crowd out provincial revenues.

While nearly two thirds of government expenditures are on healthcare, education, and social services, the federal government controls over 43 per cent of government spending, leaving the provinces only a shade over 40 per cent. Municipalities, which provide most of the services we rely on daily, control less than 16 per cent of government spending.

This top heavy arrangement necessitates these transfers.

While transferring money from the federal

government to lower levels seems like an elegant solution, it obfuscates decision making, and reduces efficiency.

Consider healthcare, for instance.

Premiers love to blame the federal government for the shortcomings of healthcare, despite healthcare being a provincial responsibility.

Since they can always blame the federal government for not transferring enough money to provincial governments, premiers have less incentive to deliver services efficiently.

Disentangling spending areas would also have a salutary effect on electoral politics,allowing voters to see more clearly who is responsible for what services and expenses. When one area such as healthcare dominates the political debate at two different levels of government, it muddies the waters

and allows other issues to fall by the wayside.

A voter whose top two issues are healthcare and national defense could wind up voting for a federal candidate whose position on foreign policy he doesn’t support, simply because he is afraid that the federal government will reduce health transfers, for example. Canadians should only have to vote once to express a policy preference.

In order to create fiscal balance in Canada, the federal government should terminate direct spending in areas of provincial jurisdiction (with rare exceptions), and cease fiscal transfers with two exceptions. First, federal fuel tax revenue should be transferred to the municipalities on a per capita basis. Second, the GST revenue should be distributed to the provinces on a per capita basis. These two

measures would provide stable funding from efficient taxes, while creating a degree of equalization. But unlike the current equalization system, it would contain no perverse incentives that reward provinces for poor performance.

Though decentralizing wouldn’t solve all of Canada’s problems, it would lead to more efficient government services and it would allow for greater policy experimentation to help determine bets practices.

Most importantly, it would bring taxation and expenditure decisions in key areas closer to voters and consumers.

Transparency is a cornerstone of good governance.

Create transparency, and good government is likely to follow.

Steve Lafleur is a policy analyst with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy (www.fcpp.org)

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The date was October 29, 2012.

I received an email (just one of the many that a newsroom receives) but this time the title line caught my eye. It was from the Old Farmers Almanac. This little book of information usually hits the shelves in September but like every other form of print there is now a digital version. So I clicked on the link and here is what I found.

Happenings on this date: 1998, at the age of 77 John Glenn returned to space. The author of several Western novels, Zane Grey died in 1939.

Famous FBI agent Melvin Purvis was born.

The Question of the Day was about sprinkling vinegar and garlic mixture over horse feed to keep the horses’ manure from smelling and breeding flies. Does it work? No one at the Almanac had ever heard of this tip before and recommended buying a commercial product to control flies.

Do you know how much a rick of firewood is?

Well, it turns out it is not actually a measurement

but a method of the way a cord of wood is stacked.

A cord of wood measures 4x4x8 feet which equates to 128 cubic feet. A standard cord is piled in a 4x8 foot stack which is also called a rick. A rick can also refer to any stack of material left out in the open air such as hay.

Fans of the Old Farmers Almanac are well aware of the informative nature of the periodical. In fact, that is the focus founder Robert B. Thomas wanted when the first issue was published in 1792 (of course it was for the year 1793). His vision: “Our main endeavour is to be useful, but with a pleasant degree of humour.”

Over recent years the periodical has become a big business expanding the content and producing many calendars, cookbooks, journals, garden guides, music CDs, and many reference charts.

Through it all the focus has been on keeping things fun and practical.

The editors themselves define the Almanac as: A Calendar of the Heavens,

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A Calendar of the Year, A Time Capsule of the Year, A Reference Book.

In a country where weather is always a hot topic this book is often used as a reference for those who want to know what winter has in store for us before it comes.

Some use it faithfully as a Bible relating the forecast to all their friends.

In fact, the only faux pas committed in the history of the Almanac was that of editor Roger Scaife in 1936. His biggest blunder was dropping the weather forecasts. Circulation numbers plummeted (88,000 in 1938 compared to 225,000 in 1863). Imagine the public outcry! So much so that the forecasts were reinstated the next year but Scaife was not.

I know many gardeners who consult the Almanac before planting. They swear by the moon and sun and religiously wait for the frost date to pass.

Yes, a truly informational book with a pleasant degree of humour. Good reading for a wintery day.

Biggar Masons donate to Secret Santa . . .

Biggar Masonic Lodge’s Ken Beckett hands over a cheque to Kayette members Sherril Beckett and Janine Reid, right.

The substantial donation will go a long way to supporting the Biggar Kayette Christmas fund raiser. (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

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PUBLIC NOTICE FRONT STREET GARBAGE PICKUP EFFECTIVE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 2012, FRONT STREET GARBAGE PICKUP will be implemented in all RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF THE TOWN EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW: EXCEPTION: Residences fronting Main Street between 4th Avenue and 7th Avenue will continue on BACK LANE PICKUP. Garbage pickup will be Tuesdays for these residents.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SAME DAY WILL APPLY FOR FRONT STREET GARBAGE PICKUP IN YOUR AREA AS IT DID FOR LANE PICKUP. Please place your garbage in proper receptacles on the FRONT STREET for pickup. Front street pickup is being implemented to reduce winter waste collection costs such as clearing lanes, additional man time for working in snow laden lanes and equipment operating costs.

In the spring of 2013, a public notice will be placed in the local newspaper advising when lane pickup will resume.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FRONT STREET GARBAGE PICKUP IS SCHEDULED TO BE IMPLEMENTED EVERY YEAR BEGINNING THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER UNLESS REQUIRED EARLIER. Your assistance and co-operation in this matter is appreciated and if there are any questions in regard to the above, please call the Town OfÀce at 948-3317.

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“What if . . .?”

by Bob Mason

Still thou art blessed compared wi’ me!

The present only touched thee But och! I backward cast my e’e On prospects drear!

An’ forward though I canna see, I guess . . . and fear!

(Robert Burns) When Mother and Dad were raising their three sons, back in the 1920’s, I imagine that their plans for the small family were that they should live out their lives on Springwell Farm, marry some of the local girls and settle down! And I’m sure that this was the uppermost goal of their lives!

Looking back now, I can almost see the headlines in the local paper: “The Mason brothers have expanded their pasture holdings to include most of the river area south of Radisson.”

Some dream, eh?

But no! The Great Depression of the 1930’s threw a wrench into

the gears of any design they may have had, and destroyed the dreams of many Great Bend people!

As it was, when our onetime neighbours moved out of that area along the river, a lot of European refugees, satisfied with almost any way of livelihood, moved in, creating a community that the remaining original settlers realized, wasn’t too much different than the ones their ancestors had fled from many years before!

What might have happened, had those poor years not come along, is anybody’s guess!

And so, in the spring of 1936, with the Depression still at its height, the folks threw in the towel, and we all left! We ended up in a fine community between Kinley and Tessier, just in time to face up to the worst year of them all, 1937! But we were surrounded by our peers again, and though times were still bad, that “hope”

our parents had known up in those early years in Great Bend, had partly come back again!

It would be nice for me to write here that despite the poor economy of the times, things around the Mason place were okay again.

One of the boys, even made a few headlines: “We are pleased to announce that Mr. W.L. (Bill) Mason and Miss Clara Underhill were married.”

Times turned good again in 1938 and all seemed well.

As young people we went our way and did our thing and were all set to live the farm life again.

But no (again!) along came World War II and that wrench gear affair with it, and Walt and YT traded our guitars and pitchforks for the machine guns of the Canadian Forces. Oh, we saw part of the world alright (as in “Join the Army and see the world”), but most of it was a “worms-eye-view” of Europe. Had we gotten hit bad enough, I can envision the telegram: “The Department of National Defense, regrets to inform you . . .”

And if that telegram had come, there would have been a lot of empty

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shoes in the country, eh?

Sure there would have been a nice white stone, standing in some far-off European war cemetery, but the only memory of Bob Mason that the reader would have, is on November 11th!

As it did turn out, despite all the above “ifs” and “mebbes”, we both came home without a scratch, to a very proud and glad family. Eventually YT married the nicest girl in the whole country, who, despite my many failings, has stuck with me for some 65 years now!

Although he had “dodged the bullet” a few times, Yours Truly always felt that he didn’t deserve what fate had given him.

Phyllis Williams was a farm girl whose only ambition was to be a farmers wife and raise a farm family.

We didn’t have much dough, but with the help of Dad and the Veteran’s Land Act we moved out on to a small farm way out south of Leney and started to live our lives.

We worked hard, played hard, and had many friends, and two beautiful children. To YT the whole world seemed okay.

Then, whamo! Polio!

For most of his life YT had been a very active guy, but all of a sudden he found himself in a hospital

bed, covered with hotpacks, and , as the report goes, “fighting for his life”. YT had been scared witless many times during the war, but he sure never expected this - now he had a family to think of ! What about them?

One day Phyllis came into the hospital room almost weeping. The door was part open and out in the hall I could see a row of well dressed people.

Waiting . . . for what?

What if ?

“Robert Mason, beloved husband and father passed away . . .”

But this Robert guy didn’t pass away, although the doctors told him that he would never work again!

So what now, eh?

Phyllis stuck with me, though - great people, these “for better or for worse” types, eh? We struggled away at farming for a few years, but had to lay off a lot of heavy work. Having listened to the above mentioned doctors, YT finally picked up his pen (which he had used before!) and said to himself: “Well, from here on in, I’ve gotta make a living with this thin!”

And he started dreaming again . . . “Sir Robert Mason, Esquire, noted author and “Son of Saskatchewan”, spoke to a crowded Osgoode

Hall in Toronto where he was presented with the prestigious writers award,”!

Some dream again, eh?

Fortunately, Phyllis had a cousin who owned some land on the edge of Perdue, and we moved up town.

It wasn’t my fault! For a time we lived right across the road from the local hockey rink, and between practicing with the local team and gulping huge amounts of clean Saskatchewan air, finally YT got most of his strength back! And, despite the opinion of the MD’s, spent much of the rest of his life working! (“My kingdom for a job”, eh?) YT never did have to print a book! The Farmers Union published one for him for a few years later, and while he was employed by Cominco Potash (now Agrium), as an anniversary project, they printed one for him, too! Then he retired (OAS and all that!), and what is even more important, Jimmy Scharf built a dandy golf course just west of town!

Yours truly knows that he doesn’t deserve many of the things that fate has thrust his way - a very faithful wife, fine family, fairly good health, and little bit of fame. But often as he sits there, he wonders, “What if?”

Biggar Seniors’ bowling tournament

by Geoff Cook Biggar seniors held a No-Tap 5 pin bowling tournament on Saturday, November 24.

A full turnout of 12 teams in two shifts was recorded. President Bill Roach welcomed all members and especially out of town players

from Rosetown. Lunch was available and was enjoyed in the excellent facility at Alley Katz Bowling.

Results were as follows.

First Shift: First Donna Brown, Marie Lepp, Bob Brown and

Ken Lepp Score: +333.

Second - Brian McCloud, Ron Ogg, Kay Ogg and Vance Booth Score: +172.

Third - Edna Foster, Ron Hayes, Lucille Hicks and Shirley Martin Score: + 155. LHS: Donna Brown, 235. LHT: Donna Brown, 636. MHS: Bob Brown, 338. MHT: Bob Brown, 790.

Second Shift: First Esther Singer, Dianna Meger, Howard Newton and Dorothy McCarty Score: + 418. Second Bob Brown, Ken Lepp, Donna Brown and Marie Lepp Score: +362.

Third Barb Beirnes, Geoff Cooke, Blanche Borchardt and Gerry Devenny Score: +277.

LHS: Dorothy McCarty, 274.

LHT: Donna Brown, 655. MHS: Gerry Devenny, 320. MHT: Ron Ogg, 755.

After each shift prizes were awarded to the winners as indicated.

Door prizes were drawn and presented.

A great time was held by all.

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Diamond Lodge News bowling has no carpet so it is called carpetless bowling. In the afternoon we had 54 students from St. Gab’s School come and sing songs for us.

Thursday we had exercises. In the afternoon we had bingo.

Friday was Breakfast Club. We had the smell of bacon floating throughout the building making everyone jealous. To end the day we had sing along so we started on our Christmas Carols.

Saturday after breakfast the residents gathered in the activity room and played Scategories. In the afternoon we watched a John Wayne movie with freshly made popcorn just like the movie theatre.

Sunday morning we had one on one time. The Sunday Church Service was conducted by the St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church.

Have a good day everyone!

That Holiday feeling . . .

Sara Thompson, right, McKenna Mair and Cara McRann, left, ready the Christmas tree, Tuesday at St. Gabriel School.

The holiday time has both schools in a festive mood. (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

Biggar Community Í

Saturday, DECEMBER 8 Santa Day

by Alice Ellis ried her Canadian soldier, Charlie deBussac.

Ina Allan told us “The Clydebank Blitz refers to the two devatating Luftwaffe air raids on the ship builing town of Clydebank in Scotland whick took place in March 1941.

The bombers continued up the River Clyde and bombed the steel works in Motherwell where Ina lived.

One bomb fell on the school football field. It was the worst destruction and civilian loss of life in Scotland: 35,000 people were made homeless.

“The Germans tried to break the moral of Scotland, but only made it stronger,” said Ina. Ina speaks of the fear that was felt. Along with the fear of the time, rationing of everything was most difficult.

Petrol first, with red gasoline given for necessary use.

Foods: meat, tea, biscuits,

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DECEMBER SHOWS

Fortnightly Fortnightly held their meeting at the Westwinds on November 19.

Ina Allan and Yolande deBussac presented “Living through the war.”

Yolande stated that “I was 12 when Germany declared war on France. It was the end of September, 1939. We lost the battle on May 28, 1940. The war raged on for another five years under the Nazi occupation. Five years of suppression, fear, restrictions, endurance, insecurities and strict rules to obey, or else . . . . Nazis never took disobedience lightly.”

“The city had to be camouflaged, homes and businesses tried to hide behind dark blinds. The streets, especially in the centre of the city, had only dim lighting, if any at all. Curfew was 10 p.m. Any later, you had to have a pass from the Komandatura.

“The Gestapo rounded up truck loads of people to question as spies. This was a very dangerous operation, led to a concentration camp or death.

“The city was evacuated twice - running for your life with your most precious possessions.The biggest fear was the night bombing - we ran for the basement where we could be trapped in the rubble. It was dangerous both for the bomber and the victim.

“A wonderful mother was able to keep her family from feeling the horrible trauma too deeply.”

The war ended happily for Yolande when she mar-

Majestic Theatre

Friday, DECEMBER 14 Saturday, DECEMBER 15 8:00 p.m.

“SKY FALL -James Bond”

Greetings friends! I hope everyone has been enjoying the last few days of November. It is hard to believe that Christmas is less than a month away!

Monday we had balloon volleyball. We were extra rowdy that day because, we popped four balloons.

It either popped on the ceiling or when our bats hit them. In the afternoon we had four people come and play music for our residents. We enjoyed this special event. We even joined a long with the entertainers by playing our instruments.

Tuesday morning we had current events, and at 2:30 we played swing bowling. This kept us busy all of the day. A few of the residents also got their hair done on Tuesday.

Wednesday morning we had a few residents out for carpet bowling.

Our version of carpet

For bookings and information please phone Bear Hills RDC @ 306-948-2295 Locks away for a great cause . . . Nine-year-old Sydney Leschinski shows off the hair she’s donating to those a little less fortunate. Sydney had her locks cut off recently, donating the her hair to a Child’s Voice Foundation “Angel Hair for Kids”, a charity that provides wigs for kids who’ve lost their hair due to cancer treatments. Great job, Sydney! (Submitted Photo) breakfast cereal, cheese, eggs, lard, milk and canned and dried fruit. Black markets sold horse meat for beef. Fresh vegetables were limited, although some had gardens. Fruits were almost unattainable - one apple each. Bread was a problem in hungry families. Fish was not rationed but the price rose. Fish and chips became sub-standard.

Clothing was a major problem. A coat would use all of one’s rations for the year. Customers had their coupons clipped out of their

ration books at the shop.

People had to use blackout blinds. Ina’s family had to rent beds. Rubber hot water bottles were replaced by using hot, wrapped bricks.

Some found ceramic “pigs”.

Soap was severly rationed.

Babies, invalids and some workers got more than four ounces per week. Domestic coal was severly rationed as was paper. Difficult to obtain were razor blades, baby bottles, alarm clocks, toys and frying pans.

The Scottish people survived!

This space is courtesy of The Biggar Independent

GRONDIN FUNERAL SERVICES and our area churches extends an

OPEN INVITATION to you, your family and friends to join others in this community who have experienced a loss, to come and renew your spirit and honour your loved ones.

Service of Remembrance BIGGAR… Monday, December 3 • 7:30 p.m.

Biggar Associated Gospel Church (all religious denominations welcome) Local enquiries: Grondin Funeral Services • 948-2669 “Our family serving your family since 1963”

Town of Biggar, Saskatchewan PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 3.8 of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw No. 01-362 that the Council of the Town of Biggar will be considering an application for Development Permit for a discretionary use in the Town’s C1-Retail Commercial District at the December 4, 2012 regular meeting of Council.

The discretionary use is a welding shop and the land affected is Lots 1-5, Block 28, Plan D4770, 521 Main Street.

Further information about the Development Permit Application and the requirements of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw can be obtained at the Town OfÀce, 202-3rd Avenue West.

Written comments with respect to the Development Permit Application will be accepted by the Town until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 4, 2012.

Barb Barteski, Chief Administrative OfÀcer

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

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Value-added no longer a priority?

by Calvin Daniels

There are words which over time come to reflect certain times in the continued evolution of agriculture.

We can think about the influence of ‘zero-till’ farming on the sector.

‘Diversification’ was certainly a key trend through the 1980s and the low price cycle which had farmers looking for alternate ways to make a living. ‘Precision-farming’ pretty much reflects farming today.

And then there is ‘valueadded’.

In Saskatchewan in particular, and across most of the Canadian Prairies,

the idea of adding value to what farmers produce has been much talked about over the years, in particular in those times when commodity prices were low and farmers needed options for increasing returns.

The idea of value-added has always been a good one in the sense such enterprises would offer local, alternate markets for farm produce, and at the same time create jobs here on the Prairies.

With commodity prices in the record high range these days, and overall economies on the Prairies percolating along at a near boom-pace

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Ultimately that may not be the best thing for our overall economy, since farm commodity prices are cyclical, and while they may not dip as low as they have in the past, input prices are also higher, meaning margins at times will be pressured based on the prices of export-bound grains and oilseeds.

The reduced interest in value-added farm produce processing has also pushed this country into an ever deeper deficit in terms of trade in terms of food processing.

While traditionally Canada has been known for supplying raw produce to the world, whether it be minerals, wood, or grain, there has been a feeling we

should do more processing here.

And in terms of food processing it simply never happened. In fact the situation is getting worse.

A recent Western Producer story showed just how bad a deficit there is.

Author Doug Hedley, a former senior Agriculture Canada official, wrote “Canada’s net trade in value-added processed food has deteriorated from a deficit of about $1 billion in 2004 to $6.3 billion in 2011.”

When you are talking billions, it is a massive deficit which will honestly be hard to ever over come.

Now there are reasons for the situation, starting with factors such as it being

easier to ship raw grains and oilseeds to processors closer to large population bases.

I have used the example before, but it remains a good one. Farmers in the Kelvington area had the idea to make snack chips out of pea flour. It was an idea that had its merit, but the reality was bags of snack chips are bulky and expensive to transport to places like Los Angeles where there are enough people to create a market.

It is easy to ship raw peas and make the chips closer to where large populations are.

The whole of Canada is a small market when compared to the U.S., or in a global economy, India,

South Korea, China and Japan, and that means processing here may never catch up to exports.

Of course the downside, beyond the aforementioned trade deficit in the area, is that processing jobs are being left to others.

And, in a world where more and more of our daily food which shows up on our table was processed into something microwaveable, we also leave a lot of our food security in the hands of corporations outside out borders.

With the current high process farmers are getting for their grains and oilseeds, value-added is not a priority, but it should remain something we aspire to see more of in this country.

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Open your hearts this Christmas . . . The Biggar Kayette Club has been sponsoring the Secret Santa Project for 33 years. Help the local service club put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas morning by donating toys or cash. The Kayette’s collection boxes are located at the Biggar Credit Union, Biggar CIBC, Biggar Royal Bank, Leslie’s Drug Store, and Biggar Pharmasave. Cash donations to the Kayette Secret Santa fund may be deposited directly at the Biggar Credit Union. Kayette members Sherril Beckett and Janine Reid, left, are shown with the many donation boxes. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

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St. Gabriel School-“Outta My Mind”

by Rick Garchinski October 31 is always a day that certain words can be associated. JackO-Lantern, trick or treat, costumes, popcorn balls all give us a warm feeling inside.

On the darker side, adjectives such as: evil, gruesome, hideous, horrified, and wicked might come to mind. For many students in the past this day was an omen for greater terrors - November was coming and so is the end of the first term of school . . . and the dreaded parent-teacher interviews.

Mom or Dad or both would go visit the teacher to find out how bad you were, what you were not good at, and they would generally leave disap-

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pointed. They would then come home, sit you down, repeat as best they could, word for word the teacher’s dismay and then threaten to ground you for the rest of your life if you didn’t “pull up your socks!” Ahh, the good old days!

This scenario may be of the “worst-case” variety, but gives many of you a reference point.

Some parents from the past that either struggled themselves or had children whom struggled in school may have experienced this exact event. It was stressful either way.

And the person who had the most to gain or lose was not included - you the student. These interviews were either “win” or “lose”, both of which didn’t necessarily help students improve.

I would like to think what St. Gabriel School,

and most others currently practice in some form, the use of student-lead, or three-way conferences where teacher, parent, and students get an opportunity to come together, and have the student share their learning is a far better method. It is about student learning - what they know, what they are successful at, what they find challenging, and what they can do to be better learners. It is one tool where both the school and home can effectively support student engagement in the learning process. Whether you are in Grade 1 or Grade 9, you can feel empowered knowing that you are key to your own successes . . . and even in your failures.

I guess the one thing students attending a Catholic school in the past could always re-

by Irene Turner Irene Turner was lately surprised by a farewell party, hosted by the owner of the Landis Café.

There were between 20 and 30 friends at the afternoon come and go event, including the “coffee time ladies”.

Irene recently moved to Saskatoon to be near her family. She says she will miss the people of Landis, as she has lived in Landis since 1963.

She spent most of her life in Landis, Biggar, Wilkie and Springwater districts. She wishes eo express her many thanks to the Landis people, who made her life interesting, sometimes challenging, but most of all, happy!

sort to was the power of prayer, either for petition or “worst-case” scenario, divine intervention in their time of need and desperation. I’d like to

think now it would end in a prayer of thanksgiving for the opportunity to show their parents all the good things they are doing and how they are

BCS2000

by Kim Fick Brrr, it definitely feels like winter out there now!

Another reminder as our wind chills have already dropped below -30 °C some mornings, that in accordance with Sun West School Division policy, our school buses will not be running on mornings that the temperature is below -40°C with the wind chill.

Check out the division Web site at sunwestsd.ca Bus Routes button for daily information on which buses are running.

We attached a survey for parents to the back of last week’s newsletter asking for feedback on our Parent-Student-Teacher Tri-Conferences. I look forward to receiving as many responses as possible to help ensure communication is effective between the home and school regarding student progress.

taking responsibility for their own learning!

St. Gabriel School is hosting Three-Way Conferences Friday, Nov. 30th . . . no prayers required!

Principal’s report Pr

Bullying - it is happening in every community, in every school, to all age groups whether children or adults.

There is no denying that bullying is happening to someone we all know.

So how can we effectively deal with this issue not just at the school level, but at the community level?

For any change with children to be truly effective, the solution must come from all partners working positively together with the same end goal in mind - healthy, safe, children.

This is not a problem that can be solved with any quick fix, as much as we would all love to have a fast answer to ensure no child feels left out, unsafe, depressed, worth less than any other human being.

I am of the belief that in order to lessen bullying behaviours, we need to strengthen the character of the bullies, the victims,

and the witnesses to the bullying. That is one major reason why our school embarked on the Character Counts program this school year; if we can help students build strong character in themselves, the hope is that we can help them to stand up for themselves, for others, and hopefully be less likely to bully others.

Thank you to the many parents and community members who are supporting this program and many others in our school - positive messages over time must have more impact than negative messages.

I’ll be discussing this topic in future write-ups as well; there is no shortage of conversation we can have about bullying!

I welcome any discussion regarding ways to strengthen our children and our community.

Have a great week.

Garion Scholarship awarded . . . Biggar Masonic Lodge’s Rod Campbell congratulates Page Irvine on receiving the Edgar Alexander Garion Scholarship.

RATEPAYERS’ MEETING Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 has received a petition on November 20, 2012 and is required, pursuant to Section 129 of The Municipalities Act to hold a public meeting within 30 days of receiving the petition.

The Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 will be having a RATEPAYERS’ MEETING that will be held at the

New Horizons, Biggar, Sask. on

MONDAY, the 10th DAY of DECEMBER, 2012 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Chairperson to be appointed at meeting by attending Ratepayers.

Council and Administration will address the petition and will advise of the progress achieved, as well as, address concerns regarding the Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377.

At a regular meeting of Council held on November 13, 2012, Council adopted resolution No. 140/12 to hold a public meeting at the New Horizons on January 16, 2013 to provide information to ratepayers after year end. To those ratepayers that were verbally advised of this meeting, and prior to notices being mailed, please note the change of the meeting date.

We hope to see you there.

FRI., NOV. 30

Biggar & District Chamber of Commerce invites you to come DOWNTOWN to participate in the annual “Festival of Lights”.

• LATE NIGHT shopping SEE YO • Hot Chocolate FREE U THERE • FREE Hay Rides !!!

• Tree Lighting

FUN STARTS AT 5:00 P.M.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Festival of Lights FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

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THE SEASONS ARE CHANGING YOUR TIRES SHOULD TOO

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GRONDIN FUNERAL SERVICES and our area churches extends an

OPEN INVITATION to you, your family and friends to join others in this community who have experienced a loss, to come and renew your spirit and honour your loved ones.

Service of Remembrance PERDUE… Thursday, December 6 • 7:00 p.m.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Asquith Council News for November Asquith’s new Town Council members, along with returning Council members, took their Oath of Office at their November 6, 2012 regular Council meeting.

The lagoon’s tertiary cell has been discharged for the fall and testing has been done on the monitoring wells around the lagoon.

The Asquith Fire Department has received the Jaws of Life and has been involved with training using them.

Stop signs and a dead end sign have been installed on Lunn Street, and the lots are ready for sale.

The white metal at the Asquith Landfill has been recycled. The Town of Asquith would like to welcome its new Landfill Supervisor, Louis Gelinas, to his position. Residents are reminded that the Asquith Landfill will be closed on winter days if the wind chill is minus40 degrees Celsius or in excess of this temperature.

The Asquith Community Rink Board held its first meeting on October

30. The rink fees and ice rental fees have been set for 2012/2013 and will remain the same as the 2011/2012 season. The resignation of Rink Board members Tiffany Bertrand and Orchid Rode were accepted and Jodi Nehring and Cory Rousell were appointed to the Asquith Community Rink Board.

A building permit for the construction of a shed was issued.

It was resolved that there will be no hunting allowed on the townowned land, specifically the lagoon and landfill land. This property will be posted to indicate this.

Committees of Council were set as follows: Utilities - Ross Beal, Garry Dumont, Karen Gamble, Don Lysyshyn; Fire Department - Karen Gamble; Streets and Town Property - Garry Dumont, Karen Gamble, Ross Beal, Sue Sawicki; Finance - Gail Erhart, Don Lysyshyn; Waste Disposal - Ross Beal, Don Lysyshyn; Sportsgrounds - Karen Gamble; Cemetery Gail Erhart; Recreation

Committee - Gail Erhart; Town Personnel - Sue Sawicki, Karen Gamble; Policing - Garry Dumont, Gail Erhart; Wheatland Regional Library Representative - Sue Sawicki.

Councillor Gail Erhart will also serve as Deputy Mayor from November of 2012 to January of 2014.

Another reminder goes out to all residents that no snow removed from private property is to be placed on any street, sidewalk or lane. The Town asks that those individuals who have vehicles of

any type parked so as to impede the removal of snow on the streets move them. Public Works employees have the authority to give 24-hours’ notice to individuals whose vehicles, as defined in The Highways and Transportation Act, 1997, are impeding the removal of snow. Failure to remove said vehicles after the 24 hours have passed will result in the vehicles being removed at the owners/occupants’ expense.

Perdue Bowling results Club 55: MHS, Al Levitt, 245; LHS, Kay Munro, 194; MHT, Al Levitt, 641; LHT, Kay Munro, 519; THS, Fabulous Five, 1,056; THT, Fabulous Five, 3,050; MHA, Tom Davies, 185; LHA, Kay Munro, 166.

Ladies: LHS, Sonja Evers, 228; LHT, Joey Levitt, 558; THS, Bleepers, 1,o55; THT, High Rollers, 3,058; LHA, Dorrie Laberswieler, 192.

M e n s : M H S, D e n n i s Notschke, 270; MHT, Dennis Notschke, 634;

THS, WWF, 809; THT, WWF, 2,308; MHA, Curtis Watson, 190.

Mixed: MHS, Al Levitt, 266; LHS, Joey Levitt, 197; MHT, Al Levitt, 700; LHT, Joey Levitt, 507; THS; Smilin’ 5, 1,126; THT; Smilin’ 5, 3,334; MHA; George Bartley, 186; LHA; Joey Levitt, 172.

Bowlasaurus: Linden Pavloff, 72; Junior Bantam, Wyatt Pavloff, 115; Bantams, Adam Munro, 157; Juniors, Brayden Wilkinson, 145.

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OBITUARIES Emma Theresia Germsheid December 7, 1927 - November 5, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our precious Mom, Grandma and Greatgrandma.

Emma was born at Leipzig, Sask. to Frank and Barbara Bengert.

She was the third youngest of 16 children.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, son, Garry (Linda) Germsheid of Handel, Sask. and children, Jason, Christina, Amanda; daughter, Barb (Bob) Kolenosky of Landis, Sask. and children, Michael, Travis, Shea; daughter, Cheryl (Bob) Smith of Plenty, Sask. and children, Tanner, Deanna, Raelene, Brandi-Lea; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Anne Bengert of Unity, Sask., Elda Bengert of Calgary, Alta and Joyce Bengert of Edmonton, Alta.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charles (Bill) (1989); her mother and father, Frank and Barbara Bengert; brothers and sisters.

Prayers were held Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, November 9, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. both from St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Biggar, Sask. with celebrant Father Albert Ulrich. Readers were Barb Kolenosky and Bill Roesch, music was supplied by St. Gabriel’s Church Choir.

Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Emma’s life. Active Urn Bearers were Cheryl Smith and Barb Kolenosky. Ushers were Allan Germsheid and Laurie Flash. Interment followed in Handel Cemetery, Handel, Sask. Tributes may be directed to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Sask. Branch, #1-2217 Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963.” gfsc1

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Thomas Herbert Munton January 28, 1930 November 13, 2012 Thomas Herbert Munton passed away peacefully in Biggar Hospital, Biggar, Sask. on November 13, 2012 at the age of 82 years. He was born January 28, 1930 at Conquest, Sask. to Mick and Mary Munton. He was the second child of a family of eight, two boys and six girls.

Being a child of the Depression and World War II years meant there were many hard times.

Tom is survived by his sisters, Muriel (Alcide) Masson of Makwa, Sask., Helen Buxton of Landis, Sask., Florence Johnson of Biggar, Sask., Phyllis Munton of Brooks, Alta.; sister-in-law, Jayne Labrecque of Rosetown, Sask.; brother-in-law, Chuck Sampson of Ganges, B.C.; as well as many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Mick and Mary Munton; his brother, Ronald (2004); sisters, Sheila Munton (2010), Audrey Sampson (2010); brothers-in-law, Hughbert Hakes, Noel Buxton, Albert Johnson, Leo Geary and Ron Dearing.

Tom took the ¿rst ¿ve years of schooling at Sanctuary, Sask.

Then in 1941, the family moved to a farm 12 miles south west of Landis and he got grades six to nine at Porter School. His grade nine studies were done by taking correspondence courses while attending the school. When he was in grade ten, he and two of his sisters, Muriel and Helen, took horse and cart, bikes, horseback or whatever was suitable to weather conditions, and went to Bill Zimmer’s farm, 2-1/2 miles away. There they joined Bernard and Joyce Zimmer and continued on to Handel School, a total distance of ten miles.

This meant leaving home early and getting home late. School was not a priority with Tom, so he quit at the end of grade ten. He spent one winter at the Technical School in Saskatoon, studying Farm Management and Welding. Then he lived at home with his parents, and devoted his life to farming, both with this Dad and on his own land.

Tough Tom never married, he lavished a lot of love and attention on children. He had a nickname for every niece or nephew, and for some of the neighbour kids, too, as well as his sisters. Tom moved into Landis in 1967, and continued farming for several years. In the winter, he frequently made noon lunch for Jim Buxton’s kids (Tom’s greatniece and nephews). These ‘lunches’ were full meals made of the kids’ favourite foods.

In 2001 Tom moved to Biggar, where he made many new friends to coffee with. His favourite pastimes were playing cards, and driving around the country to visit old neighbours and check the crops.

In 1993, Tom suffered a stroke which seriously hampered his mobility and his speech; but he didn’t let that keep him out of circulation. He had been experiencing a gradual decline in his health for the last few years, and ¿nally had to live in and go into hospital in mid-October. He

OBITUARIES passed away as he lived, quietly, and contented with his lot.

Anglican Funeral Services were held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 2 p.m. from Our Lady of Fatima Church, Landis, Sask. conducted by Pastor Mark Kleiner, minister of the Anglican/Lutheran/Presbyterian Churches in Biggar. Eugloist was Evelyn Serblowski; readers were Lois Leinenweber and Trudy Loerzel; organist was Bernadette Garrett and soloist was Debbie Scott. Honourary pallbearers were all those who shared in Tom’s life. Active urn bearer was Roy Munton, Àower bearer was Alberta Dearing, and ushers were Ken Johnson and Jim Buxton. Interment followed in Landis Cemetery, Landis, Sask. Tributes in Tom’s memory may be made to Biggar Hospital Palliative Care, Box 130, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar were entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. gfsc1

Joseph Edward Roth November 13, 1921 November 16, 2012 Joseph Edward Roth was born November 13, 1921 near Handel, Sask. and passed away peacefully in Biggar Diamond Lodge November 16, 2012 at the age of 91 years.

He is survived by his brotherin-law, Alphonse Suchan and nephews and nieces Vernon (Jill) Suchan, Joel, Jeff and Dane; Sandra (Ed) Grant, Angela (Gary), Wade; Mark Suchan (Barbara), Sean; Robert (Shelley) Suchan, Brett and Danielle; Brian (Kathy) Suchan, Christina and Jonathon; Albert (Janet) Gaerisch, Keri and Allison; Carol Anne (Jim) Geraci.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Caroline Roth; brother, Albert Roth; sisters, Theresa Roth; Mary Gaerisch; her husband, Karl Gaerisch; Anne Suchan and great-nephew, Russell Grant.

He farmed most of his life.

He enjoyed reading, westerns, history and visiting with family and friends.

Prayers were held Friday, November 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. and funeral mass was Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Biggar, Sask. with celebrant Father Michel Bedard.

Honourary casket bearers were all those who shared in Joseph’s life.

Active casket bearers were Vernon Suchan, Mark Suchan, Robert Suchan, Brian Suchan, Joel Suchan and Jeff Suchan.

Soloist was Kathy Suchan.

Interment followed in Biggar Cemetery. Donations in memory of Joseph can be made to Biggar Diamond Lodge Activity Fund, Box 340, Biggar, SK, S0k 0M0 or Biggar and District Community Foundation, “Friends of the Lodge” long term care facility, Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”.

MEMORIAMS KOWAL: In loving memory of our parents, Terenty Kowal who passed away December 8, 1960 and Donna Kowal who passed away January 31, 1985 “Our hearts are full of memories We cherish them with care The way you had to leave us Will always be unfair.

One thing we have to tell you Of which there is no doubt You are wonderful to remember But so hard to live without.

May the winds of love blow softly And whisper so you can hear We will always love and miss you And wish that you were here.”

Lovingly remembered by Rose, Riya and Melton and their families 48p1

Our Parents Anniversary November 27th

CARD OF THANKS The family of Tom Munton wish to thank friends and families for the expressions of sympathy through cards, Àowers, calls and visits. We thank the doctors and nurses at Biggar Hospital and staff at Grondin Funeral Service.

Thank you to Pastor Mark Kleiner and all who took part in the service. Thanks also to the Landis Complex ladies for the lunch and everyone who helped us at this sad time.

48p1 My sincere thanks to Dr. Fourney, nurses, staff at RUH 6th Àoor and observation for excellent care, Dr. Hattingh and Dr. Knox, nurses, staff, OT and PT therapists at City Hospital 7th Àoor for care and therapy; Dr. Crane, nurses and staff at Biggar Hospital, for good cre.

To everyone for cards, vissits, fruit baskets, Àowers and calls of concerns while I was away ¿ve weeks. Special thanks to ur family, Dee, Mike and Cheryl, Jim and Judy, Bob and Monique and of course, my husband. I am very blessed. Merry Christmas to everyone.

Bernice Martin 48p1

COMING EVENTS de BUSSAC… Jean, November 10, 1912 - May 18, 1994

Stevie, August 21, 1922 - June 30, 1997 “We were blessed to have you as our parents, And you loved us unconditionallly.

We are eternally grateful for the years we had both of you.”

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed…

Michelle, Janet, Colleen, Ron, Jerome, Myron and families

CARD OF THANKS The Thursday Afternoon Senior Bowling League would like to thank our sponsors for our tournament on Saturday, November 24. It was greatly appreciated.

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SUNDAYS in December: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m. except December 16 which will be a service of Lessons and Carols at 7:00 p.m. with a visit from Santa and treats and fellowship to follow.

For pastoral services please contact Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-951-7122 or the of¿ce at 948-3731.

48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to the weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service at 10:50 a.m.; an Ladies Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday mornings.

Everyone is welcome to join us. Contact our church of¿ce 948-33424, Tuesday through Thursday.

36tfn November 13 - December 15: Biggar Museum Annual Christmas Magic Silent Auction held in The Credit Union Gallery at the Biggar Museum. Open Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 1- 5 p.m. through noon hour for your bidding convenience. Bid often on this year’s fantastic items and purchase your Toonie Lotto ticket.

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COMING EVENTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 and FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30: Biggar Museum & Gallery’s Annual Cookie Sale fundraiser.

Available at Biggar Credit Union, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cookie trays, $10.

46c3 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30: Biggar Museum & Gallery’s Festival of Lights Celebration, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. FREE hot chocolake. Hot Dogs, $3.

Christmas Cookie trays available for $10. Silent Auction, Toonie Lotto draw!

46c3 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2: Wilkie Elks Bingo, 301 - 5th St. West, Wilkie. $3800 total cash prizes. Must be 12 years or older to play.

47p2 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4: The annual Carol Festival at the Biggar Majestic Theatre, 12:00 noon featuring school groups AND an evening concert, 7:00 p.m. featuring community groups and church choirs. Please join us in celebrating the season! Noon performance: $2/person. (bag lunches are available, $4/bag) Evening concert: $5/person and a food bank item. Proceeds go to the Spring Music Festival.

46c3 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5: Biggar New Horizons Craft, Tea and Bake Sale, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Everyone welcome!

47c2 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7: Biggar Associated Gospel Church Christmas Banquet at Biggar Community Hall. Tickets available at Tim Hammond Realty. Get your tickets soon.

47c3 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8: Santa Day at Biggar Legion, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Santa and treats. FREE movie at the Majestic Theatre, 2:00 p.m.

48c2 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9: Prairie Notes invites you to join them and The Group for their Christmas concert, “Christmas Is…” at 2:00 p.m. in The Majestic Theatre, Biggar.

Admission, $10; family, $25.

47c3 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9: Bereaved Parents are holding a Candlelight Service at the Lional A. Jones Wheatland Regional Library in Biggar, starting at 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Service is world-wide at 7:00 p.m. We will be lighting candles in memory of our lost children. Contact Trudy Buxton, 948-5358 or Jan Bachman, 948-2756 if you have questions about the program or would like to talk.

46c4 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15: Join us for an afternooon of entertainment in The Credit Union Gallery at the closing of Biggar Museum’s Annual Christmas Magic Silent Auction.

Bidding closes at 3:00 p.m.

Toonie Lotto draw. Be in attendance for door prizes.

48c3 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16: 2 p.m., Our Lady of Fatima and Friends Parish Choir presents ‘A Gift of Music’ at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Landis. Desserts to follow. Silver collection, proceeds to the choir.

48c3 SATURDAY, JANUARY 12: Biggar & District Arts Council presents…JOHN WORT HANNAM, 7:30 p.m., Biggar Majestic Theatre.

Adults/ Seniors $25 (advance $20); Students, 13 and older $15 (advance $12); children, 12 and under $5. Advance and Season Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 948-2452.

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NOTICE Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history!

For more information call 9483451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

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Taking resumes for enthusiastic person for waiter/cooking position. Person must be Àexible in hours, could be lunch or supper hours. Experience required. Drop off resumes in person at 212 Main St., Biggar.

47c3 Help wanted…2-3 full time drivers in Biggar area to drive from Edmonton-Melville and all points in betwee. Unionized, 13.40/hours, 24-7, equipment supplied. Email resume to sharon.bradley@shaw.ca or call 306-203-1275.

48nc2 Coram Construction is hiring Carpenters and concrete ¿nishers to work PCL sites in Saskatchewan. $32.55, Good bene¿ts, 3-5 years experience.

Join, ¿t and install formwork.

E-mail: iknibbs@coram.ca Fax: 306-525-0990 Mail: 205-845 Broad Street Regina, SK S4R8G9

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349

Accepting applicastions for part-time Laundry/Housekeeping, contract position under Sask. Assisted Living Services.

Contact Bernie for details @ 948-2101.

The R.M. of Grandview No. 349 invites applications for the position of Full-time Assistant/Trainee Administrator. Duties will commence February 1, 2013.

The successful candidate will work and train with the present Administrator for a period of up to one year with the expectation of taking over the Administrator’s position upon retirement of the current Administrator inn early 2014.

Candidates will be enrolled in or have completed the Local Government Administration Course working toward their Rural Class “C” CertiÀcate.

Previous ofÀce experience would be an asset but is not required. Excellent written and verbal communications skills, computer experience and positive public relations skills are required.

The R.M. of Grandview offers an attractive beneÀt package with Health and Dental and Short Term Disability coverage as well as Long Term Disability and Life Insurance. Salary will be negotiated commensurate with related qualiÀcations and experience.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, a resume and three references by January 15, 2013 to the following address: ASSISTANT/TRAINEE POSITION R.M. OF GRANDVIEW NO. 349 BOX 39 KELFIELD, SK S0K 2C0 306-932-4911 phone 306-931-4923 fax rm349@xplornet.com

All West Sales in Rosetown, Sask. requires an Automotive Technician Applicant must have automotive repair experience.

Apprenticing or journeyman status preferred.

Competitive salary along with comprehensive beneÀt plan. Please mail resume to Box 1054, Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0 or email to jcarstairs@hotmail.com

Biggar Community Connections

ACCESSORIES INSTALLER/ JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIANS. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop.

Competitive wages, bene¿ts.

Great community.

Inquire or send resume. Fax 403854-2845; Email Chrysler@ telusplanet.net.

is dedicaed to providing programs and services that will make a difference in the lives of adults with disabilities.

A part-time Activity position is available. Hours of work are Saturday, 1-4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m., alternating weekedns. Starting wage is $12.58 per hour with beneÀts when eligible. Casual 12-hour shifts are also available. If you are interested in becoming part of this team, apply online to bcgh@sasktel.net or fax to 948-3426 or mail to Box 1690, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0.

Contact Lynn at 948-3402 for more information.

FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, Sedgewick, Alberta requires a full-time Licensed or 2nd to 4th year Apprentice, Heavy Duty Mechanic. Fax or email resume by 12 p.m., December 10, 2012.

Attention: Kevin Kinzer @ Fax 780-384-3635; Email kkinzer@ Àagstaff.ab.ca.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people.

Busy, modern shop. $25. - $31./ hour + bonus, bene¿ts. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet. net.

Assistant/Trainee Administrator

The R.M. of Grandview thanks you for your interest in working for the municipality; however, only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Biggar Leisure (Audio Video Unlimited) is looking for a motivated and mature person to assist with installation of satellite TV and in-home audio/video.

MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS: RNs, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs. Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Southern Saskatchewan and surrounding.

Venipuncture experience reqd.

Contact: careers@watermarkinsurance. com

Experience preferred but will train.

Salary depending on experience and beneÀts available.

Please email resume to blc.avu@sasktel.net or drop off at 216 Main Street, Biggar

Report from the Legislature

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (21 November, 2012)

Move Saskatchewan Forward Our government’s commitment to continuing to move Saskatchewan forward was seen again in last week’s announcement regarding the Information Services Corporation (ISC).

We introduced legislation that will allow ISC to take the next steps to expand into new markets and continue growing. This legislation will allow for shares in

the provincially owned corporation to be sold to the public with the province retaining 40 per cent ownership. Of the 60 per cent of shares open for public offering, 45 per cent are available for Saskatchewan citizens.

Under this legislation, your private records remain in government hands and ISC’s head office stays in Saskatchewan.

This move is also about using the benefits of growth to improve the quality of life for you and your family.

Going public with ISC is

expected to raise between $90 million and $120 million, which will then go towards addressing the infrastructure needs of our growing province.

Two other recent announcements showcased using the benefits of growth.

Under the S a s k a t c h e w a n Advantage Scholarship program,our government has awarded more than 4,000 scholarships worth over $2 million. This program was introduced last spring and is open to Saskatchewan Grade 12 graduates enrolled in post-

secondary education in our province. Students approved will receive up to $500 per year to a lifetime maximum of $2,000 over 10 years.

Using the benefits of growth also meant the second largest highways budget in Saskatchewan’s history with more than 1,200 kilometres of highways improvements.

This brings our highway investment since 2008 to $3.1 billion.

Aggressively investing in improving our highways means safer roads and meeting the infrastructure needs of a growing economy.

This week also saw historic changes which will reduce red tape and modernize Saskatchewan’s liquor regulations. Under these changes, businesses such as salons, spas and movie theatres will be eligible for special use liquor permits. If the restaurant permits it, you can bring in your own bottle of wine. In total, there are more than 70 changes.

For a complete list, go to bit.ly/TfME0z.

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

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

ELECTRICAL

REAL ESTATE

Saskatoon - Biggar Office

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

DUANE NEUFELDT 403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

306-948-8055 Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

948-5291

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

PLUMBING & HEATING

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

Cell 948-9168 www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

For all your home, business and rural needs Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Residential

Biggar, Sask. rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

948-3389

948-5052 (office)

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Cell 948-7995 www.TimHammond.ca http://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Cari McCarty Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (office) Cell 948-4478 Dave Molberg BSA

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

McCARTY CONSTRUCTION • Commercial • Residential • Design Builder • Insurance Claims • Renovations • Drafting Service

“Big or Small -We Do Them All” Licenced Journeyman Carpenters Troy McCarty 948-5627 (H) 948-9280 (C) Mitch McCarty 373-8254 (H) Serving Biggar ... Since 1968

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS… • Selling/Buying • Residental • Farm/Acreage • Commercial • Recreational

FOR RENT

ELECTRICAL

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

DMH ELECTRIC

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Call: 948-2101

BOOKS Pat Wicks,

Living Books Distributor 205-3rd Ave. East, Biggar Books, gifts, cards.

Shop at my home!

Call 948-3427 for appts.

ONLINE @

biggarindependent.ca

Inc.

Sales Associate

Cell: (306) 843-7898 Bus: (306) 446-8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net

FRE E Es timat Call us for… es • Insurance jobs • Renovations • New home building • Drywall & Painting • Flooring (hardwood, ceramic, etc.)

• Residential/Commercial • CertiÀed installer for Logix ICF

for all your electrical needs Construction, consulting and Maintenance Licensed Journeyman

Dion Harrabek 306-948-2657 cell: 306-948-9136 dionh@sasktel.net

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

NCM Home Maintenance

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Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses GEORGE STAHL Ph: cell:

(306) 948-3776 (306) 260-6503

Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

Services available…

• Shamanic Healing • Psychosomatic Therapy • Massage • Emotional Release Therapy

~ Gift CertiÅcates ~ Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

948-2548 or 948-9710

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments…

1-855-651-3311

DENTAL

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Call Nick Maguire 948-3325 948-4558 or 716-4021 cell

Ladies Only

30 min.

Circuit Gym

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

Located in the Nova Wood Centre (back entrance) 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

948-2208 Renos… interior & exterior painting, textured ceilings, drywall, mud & tape

New Stucco & Restoration… acrylic Ànish, full system foam, paper/ wire, pargings/ICF blocks, custom pillars & battons, repair/service

306-716-4021

modernlookhomerenos@gmail.com www.facebook.com/modern.look.35

New Beginnings Wellness Centre “Putting PERSONAL back into fitness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss, body sculpting, strength training.

HANDY JIM SERVICES

• painting & Ӿnishing • decks & small buildings • light plumbing • windows & doors • laminate & hardwood ӿoors • general repairs

Call Jim @ 306-948-3333

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• framing • additions • windows & door sales • siding • rooÄng • drywall & Änishing

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions * Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certificates available

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar Where you can feel right at home!

Phone… 948-2548

104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

306-948-3408 DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist 115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: 882-2123 Emergency (after hours) 882-2006

SEED CLEANING

Cell… 948-8048

Your Healthy Living

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

Consultant & Coach Anne G. Livingston •Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic •Epicure Selections •Walden Farms Products •Young Living Essential Oils •Beauticontrol Skin Care www.beautipage.ca/annelivingston

Located in Angie’s Hair Salon 219 Main St., Biggar Call 948-7274 or 948-3696

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, ¼ mile west on Triumph Rd.

Mundt’s Mobile Custom Grain Cleaning

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

WINE, BEER, KITS and SUPPLIES

Grape Moments available at…

Helping you Help yourself

To fax…stop in at The Independent

OPTOMETRISTS

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available to do…

Wally Lorenz 1391 - 100th St. North Battleford, SK S9A 0V9 Day or Night

For all your rooÀng needs… ¬New Construction ¬Metal ¬Torch-on ¬Re-roofs ¬Tile ¬Asphalt ¬All repairs ¬Shakes We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

CONTRACTING LTD.

www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

HEALTH/WELLNESS

MADGE

306-717-2818

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948-5052 (office)

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Kent Dubreuil, E.D.O. Phone: 306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050

located in The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

948-3344

9LHZVUHISL YH[LZ For bookings, call Jason

948-2887 VY JLSS 948-6969 McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 948-5678

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

BUSSE LAW

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

Garry A. Faye

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. Bonnie L. Reddekopp, JD

Chartered Accountant Notary Public

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

948-3346

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

…serving your community since 1972

Phone: 948-5133

201B-2nd Ave. West

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 21

AUTOMOTIVE

COURIER/HAULING

BIGGAR COURIER Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

948-3376 after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

Cell: 306-948-7524

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-2700

Tridem & Super B trailers

Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

…for bookings contact

Open: Mon.-Fri.

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System

948-2183 Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

306-882-2289

M & N REPAIR 701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

948-3996 Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Sacher

Open Monday-Saturday

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Wealth Consultant Credential Asset Management Inc.

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial

Pamela Eaton

Robert Hoesgen, CFP

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352 Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned

by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

403 Main Street, Biggar

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

Kevin Kurulak

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

INSURANCE BIGGA R I NS URA NCE S E RV I CE S • Notary Publics • Home & Agro Insurance • Auto & Commerical Insurance • Health Insurance • Motor Licence Issuer Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday to Friday 304 Main Street • Biggar

Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886

306-948-2814

Small Ads Work… You’re reading this one!!!

• Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer • round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers • also buying and selling straw and forage • also machinery hauling Home • 306-948-2037 Alex • 306-948-7291 Dan • 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.

HAULS TO THE DUMP Small moves and deliveries with ½ ton truck

Ph/fax: 948-3856 or cell: 948-7896 J. G. Smith

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Heavy Truck Repair SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

KRF Auto Centre

306.237.7671

Super B outÀts hauling grain and fertilizer in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

• Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

Hwy 14 East, Biggar 948-2109

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

SERVICES NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING •Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings g •Rock Guard Coatings

Mobile Units Office: 948-2805 05 Cell: 948-6062

For all your glass needs,

Biggar

216 Main St., Biggar

948-3955 The Country Clipper • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Pet Supplies • Saleboard for dog and cat related items

For appointments and inquiries, call Janet at 948-2091

Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 pm.

2 mi N on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi E on Golf Course Rd. Anne G. Livingston

• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

Call Anne @ 948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

306-948-4846

MONARCH MEATS

Modern Licenced Abbatoir • custom slaughter, cut and wrapping • sausage making, curing and smoking

• sides of Beef available

948-3384 HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

109 Main St., Biggar Sewing & Embroidery • Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec…

882-4313, Cellcell 831-7935 306-882-4313, 831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213 Carey Krchov…882-3213

Ivan Young, Biggar Tree services available…

• cut trim and removal • post holes • landscaping • cement removal • trenching • holes for piles • driveways • garage pads • basements

948-3381

email: northland83@yourlink.ca

A Sign of Qualilty!

• Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 Fax:

9We tint vehicles too!

Phillips Radio Shop

• Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

“Where we do it all for you!!”

948-1722

9Residential 9Commercial 9Automotive

and Your authorized

Take’n the pain outta haul’n your grain!

Troy May, owner/operator Fax #306.237.TROY

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer;

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

100% handwash

Investment Rep Insurance Broker P. 306 948 5200 F. 306 948 5207 Appointments Preferred

• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks

Your authorized

Custom Grain Hauling

For all your investment needs, Visit…

Do you just want to know if your premiums are fair with the right coverage?

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

Panasonic, Samsung,

INVESTMENTS

Are you looking for Life, Living Benefits Insurance and/or Investment Strategies?

948-2879, evenings 948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

1st Ave. West, Biggar

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

Want a truly independent advisor who will find your unique solution?

Rebel Landscaping

• Biggar to Saskatoon • Same day Service • Monday to Friday • 24-hour Answering Service

Roe & Company is a full service law office that practices… ¾Family and Criminal law ¾Commercial law ¾Real Estate ¾Wills and Estate, and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Ian Mokuruk Lisa Watson Sheri Woods look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

SERVICES

SERVICES

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar

Phone:

948-5600

Phone:

948-2442

Fax: 948-2484

Biggar Sand & Gravel • trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating Call Colin Graham at 948-5455 CWB CertiÀed Light Fabrication Mobile Welding

230 - 1st Ave. W., Biggar Phone: 948-7117 email: chase14welding@sasktel.net

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

948-5699

t Delivery Ask Abou

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

22 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK Friendly shove . . .

Rosetown Midget Red Wing Derek de Vries, gets thumped in the back in front of the rival Battleford Baron goal, November 24 at the Jubilee.

The Wings, with a strong Biggar flavour, weren’t able to pull out the win, falling to the Barons 7-4.

(Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Alley Katz news

Constable Carling Grasdal . . . Carling Grasdal graduated from the RCMP Academy, Regina Depot, October 29, 2012. She is currently posted in Hinton, Alberta. Carling is the daughter of Cheryl Gradsal and the late Gerry Grasdal.

All subscriptions expire December 31, 2012

Time to Renew!

Bowling scores for week of November 20

by Karen McPherson Tuesday mixed league: MHS -- John Hammond, 227; LHS -- Donna Foster, 193; MHT -- John Hammond, 543; LHT -- Donna Foster, 513.

New Horizons: MHS -- Glenn Shockey, 250; LHS -- June Hoppe, 224; MHM -- Glenn Shockey, 557; LHS -- June Hoppe, 572.

YBC, Wednesday: Bowlasaurus -- Sawyer Heimbecker, 67; Bantam HS -- Justin Cirrico, 227; Junior HS -- Jaden Rensby, 147.

Thursday Senior league: MHS -- Bill Roach, 194; LHS -- Donna Eckart, 183; MHT -- Glenn Shockey, 518; LHT -- Judy Hammond, 535.

Pee Wee Nats dropped by Hawks . . . Pee Wee National Captain, Emmett Keith battles with an Outlook Ice Hawk, November 25 at the Jubilee Stadium.

Nats fought a hard battle but couldn’t pull it off, falling 10-4. (Independent Photo

by Kevin Brautigam)

553 registered riders, over 600 bikes and over 50 Community Partners Thank you for your very gracious support of this event that was held on June 16, 2012.

With your help, we are able to provide education, awareness and funding for research in the ongoing battle against prostate cancer right here in our Community. It is because of your presence and generosity that this event is growing and is such a success. Your sponsorship and support of the Motorcycle Ride for Dad is greatly appreciated.

Special thanks to the communities of Blaine Lake, Hafford and The Battlefords for supporting the Ride.

Thank you to our Sponsors…

Rawlco Radio Direct Safety Solutions Inc. CTV Dream Home Appraisal Co. Ltd. BPL Sales Limited Goodman Industrial Proline Motorsports Hundseth Line Construction RMD Engineering IWL Steel Fabricators RobWel Construction Inproheat Industries Ltd. Sangster’s Health Centres Lily Photo Saskatoon Police Association Lift Support Technologies Scotiabank Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Trans Industrial Safety Mark’s Work Wearhouse, North Battleford WestJet Maximum Training Motorcycle Division Smiley’s Buffet and Catering Park Derochie Saskatchewan Custom Steel Erectors Ltd. pdq Courier Elance Steel Potash Corp Patience Lake Peak Mechanical Partnership Primary Containment Utilities Inc. SaskEnergy Recreation Supply Co. SaskPower Saskatchewan Federation of Police Of¿cers Inc. SIGA Saskatoon Custom Powder Coating Western Development Museum Saskatoon Metal Manufacturing ACCESS 2000 Elevator & Lift Inc. Scotland 1 Blue Nights Allan Construction Shear Fabrication Ltd. Artisan Consulting Services Ltd. Steeplejack Braid Flooring & Window Fashions Thermal Systems Ltd. Crackers Restaurant Lounge Karaoke Worley Parsons Engineering Croatia Industries Ltd. For more information: www.motorcycleridefordad.org

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. is pleased to announce that it will build a new 40,000 mt High Throughput Elevator (Hanover Junction), located 9.6 km north west of Biggar on Highway 14, adjacent to the CN main track. Construction of the elevator will commence in March 2013 with anticipated opening late fall 2013.

Partnering with Parrish & Heimbecker at this location will be Grain Millers Inc., who will add 7,500 mt of capacity for collection of organic and speciality grains which they market.

Construction of the Crop Inputs Warehouse has commenced and will be certified and open for business prior to seeding 2013.

For further information contact Jim Vancha, PAg, General Manager.

306-948-1990 or jvancha@parheim.com

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 23

planting, pruning & puttering . . . planting

by Delta Fay Cruickshank of The Independent

Mark your calendars!

According to an ‘old wives’ tale, six months after hoar frost we can expect rain! My calendar is marked . . . we had hoar frost two days in a row, November 17 and 18 and again on November 23. So, we could expect rain around May 17, 18 and 23. And you know what, being so close to our May long weekend, chances are it probably will rain!

Hoar frost is best described as frozen dew, transporting the landscape into a surreal silvery fogginess. It is enchanting, especially against a brilliant bright blue sky! We haven’t had that many bright blue skies with our hoar frost lately, certainly gives

us something to look forward to!

So, we can expect rain on the big planting weekend, the long weekend in May! I have already received my seed catalogue in the mail! There is nothing as satisfying as setting a roaring fire, snuggling up with a hot drink and flipping through a seed catalogue.

Especially when outdoors it is all frosty, cold and the sky is low and not bright!

Last year our street had a profusion of sweet peas, this is going to have to happen again next season; check off sweet pea seeds. The carrots seeds I ordered last year gave beautiful long, crisp bounty; check them off again! The cosmos seeds all germinated and I had robust, covered with blooms plants. The finches were all over the plants in the fall, grabbing the seeds. If they didn’t eat them

all, my plan is that I shall have cosmos plants coming up all over the garden this summer . . . lovely. I don’t think I have to order more seeds.

At this time, as the catalogues and magazines come to us filled with all those lovely pictures, now is the time to reevaluate last year’s garden. Write down where you want to improve, add, delete, whatever you want to do come the most welcome days of sweet smelling earth and spring!

Most seed order catalogues have deals for free seeds if you order by the end of February, so start getting your list together, if not on paper, maybe in your head.

Now that the snow is here, there is nothing more perfect to actually view any design changes you may be thinking about! Want to put in a new flower bed . . . walk out in the snow, leaving your footprints as the

border . . . want a tree, mark with your footprints where it would be. Then stand back, squint, and put your imagination hat on. Visualize that space in flower . . . if the flowers flop out of the bed, will they be an obstacle on the path? If the tree is there, will it be too close to the house when it reaches mature size? Will it block a nice view, or will it block the not so nice view? If you would like a conifer, will it block out all the winter sun to warm your home?

Designingagarden,front and back, requires a lot of thought. A lot of planning can go into a design, lots of reading, asking questions, wandering into garden centres, checking out availability of plants, paving stones, et cetera!

That’s what winter is, the time needed to plan next year’s garden!

And now, we know when it will rain . . . so we can plan on getting the seeds in the ground

Landis/Biggar Blazers season comes to an end

by Rick Garchinski Landis/Biggar Blazer Senior Boys Volleyball team competed in the SHSAA 4A Provincial Championship in Nipawin this past weekend.

Nipawin hosted the 10 top 4A teams in Saskatchewan.

The matches were entertaining and all teams were competitive.

Landis/Biggar competed in a pool with Osler, Birch Hills, Caronport, and Yorkton Saint Mary’s. Nerves got the best of them Friday, and they struggled to find consistency and a win. Saturday they played Osler and won 27-25 and 25-18. Ending fourth in Pool B had them meet first place from Pool A. Oxbow was extremely skilled and had held the title of provincial champs for the previous three years.

Despite this, LandisBiggar gave them a run for their money in the second game losing 25-12 and 25-19. Oxbow would go on to win the silver medal behind the host team from Nipawin.

The coaching staff of Ms. Cote, Mrs. Hollman, and Ms. McArthur, was extremely proud of the boys and what they had accomplished

this season. They faced many obstacles. The uncertainty of numbers had BCS2000 approach Landis to combine numbers to field a team.

As a result, they had a delayed start which put them two weeks behind most teams.

Coach Cote had four returning players from last seasononly one of which was a starter; 12 were new.

Landis brought both enthusiasm and height to the newlyformed team. The boys quickly bought into coach Cote’s philosophy

about work ethic and improved tremendously as each week passed.

In addition, alternating weekly practices between Biggar and Landis required extra time and a commitment from all.

Knowing this, it is obvious that the coaching staff’s role expanded to include the planning, preparation, and logistics for new circumstances. A huge “ thank you” to these coaches for providing all 16 players a memorable experience and a concrete lesson about the benefits

A picture is worth a thousand words . . . or at least a winning point! Landis/Biggar Blazer coach, Ann Cote celebrates a hard to come by victory at provincials in Nipawin. (Photo for The Independent by Rick Garchinski)

of hard work, dedication, perseverance and a positive attitude.

Well done Landis/ Biggar Blazers!

a little earlier next spring.

The holiday Monday in May in 2013 is the 20th.

It could rain that weekend, so maybe planting the week before, and then letting the rain water it on the weekend may be a good idea!

But then, life goes on, while we are busy Hoar frost, could be an idication planning! of when it will rain next year! This could help plan next years garden!

(Photos from google/images.com)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

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