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One day late - well worth the wait! . . . Windy weather on Friday evening put the popular fireworks show into a holding pattern, but Saturday evening was a perfect time to stare up . . . way up . . . and enjoy the spectacular show by Dale Buxton and Stephanie Weekes. As in years past, it was incredible and a fantastic way to celebrate Biggar Town and Country Fair Days. Check out Pages 8-9 for more pictures of the weekend. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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Planting for the future
And the Band played on . . . Biggar Central School band leader, Diedra Whitell (bottom picture) leads her musicians at the Majestic Theatre, June 5 for a windup concert to the school year. Senior and junior musicians hit the stage top) showing what they have learned over the past year. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
by Delta Fay Cruickshank for the Biggar Museum and Gallery What was one of the first things the first settler would have done when they came here and claimed their quarter section? Planted potatoes. And that is precisely what Jayla Boobyer/ Moore and Kristen Hoffinger/Peiffer did in the planter in front of the Biggar Museum and Gallery. Yes, we are a little late, but, it did rain in the night after planting them. Fingers crossed it will be a fine crop of spuds come the fall. Maybe we will get other students to harvest them; make some potato salad, or some fried, or maybe a bit pot of potato and leek soup. You can be assured it will be a hands on experience and a history lesson for some lucky students. The seed potatoes were donated by Carolyn McLean, cochair of the Board for the Biggar Museum and Gallery. We jazzed up the planting with marigolds donated by Rita Sutherland, a very active and appreciated board member and volunteer. Our summer student, Jannuela Villanueva will be in charge of keeping our crop watered and
Jayla (left) and Kristen spend the last Thursday, June 6 afternoon planting spuds and marigolds in the planter in front of the museum. We are all savouring the harvest. (Submitted photo)
weeded, but she is going to be a very busy girl . . . if you see a weed, feel free to pull it. These two Grade 8 girls have been working every Thursday afternoon helping out in the museum. They have been given many tasks and have completed them well and enthusiastically. Their biggest task was to be a part of organizing the museum’s Fam-
ily Research Library. It is almost all done and the end result will be a library filled with references to the growth of Biggar and District, family histories, pictures, World War One attestations papers, recorded history books, history of Saskatchewan books, et cetera, and it will all be indexed and on a computer.
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Property Crime Statistics (for the period May 26 to June 1) May 25: Other Theft Over $5,000 (RM of Perdue) Theft of fuel. Open/ still under investigation. May 26: Mischief - Damage to Property (Village of Perdue) Excessive noise complaint. Cleared by charge. May 26: Theft of Truck (RM of Biggar) Report of abandoned vehicle. Unfounded. May 28: Theft Under or Equal to $5,000 From A Vehicle (Village of Perdue) Theft of radar detector, sunglasses, charging cords and change from unlocked vehicle. Insufficient evidence to proceed. May 31: Mischief - Damage to Property (Village of Perdue) Complaint of fireworks being discharged. Cleared Other: Departmental Discretion. June 1: Other Theft Under $5,000 (Town of Biggar) Theft of cigarettes. Insufficient evidence to proceed.
Biggar Curling Royalty . . . The Town and Country Fair Days highlight event was the Biggar Rocks celebration, honouring Biggar curlers (left to right) Robyn Silvernagle, Anita Silvernagle, Rory Golanowski, Colton Flasch, Brett Barber and Teejay
Haichert (missing). The Biggar Community Hall was buzzing with excitement as we paid homage to the athletes that have made our community a hotbed of curling royalty. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)
Benefit concert to aid ranchers in wake of Argo fire A benefit event is planned for this July 6 to help raise much needed cash for the Argo area ranchers affected by the devastating fire that swept through the area this mid-April.
Featuring country music artist Chris Henderson, the event will take place at the Jubilee Stadium, featuring a live auction and dance. The event, part of a relief fund, is being set up by
the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA). Shortly after the April fire, SSGA launched a Wildfire Relief Fund to help ranchers in the Argo area affected by the wild-
Outdoor entertainment . . . Taylor Singer tickles the ivory, Thursday, entertaining one and all. The piano students were enjoying the day with the impromptu show. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
fire. Over 22,000 acres of grass pastures were lost and at least 75 miles of fences were destroyed. For cattle producers, the losses are a devastating setback at this time of the year, just when cattle need to be turned out to pasture. There are reports of some producers losing up to 80 per cent of their grazing pasture for the year. “By bringing together the community, this benefit is a way to support those cattle producers affected by the wildfire,” stated SSGA President Bill Huber. In the short term, cattle producers will have to buy feed and rent summer grazing land to replace lost grass which may need up to two years to recover. The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) has also come on board for the event. “We are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Argo Wildfire Benefit Concert,” said Darrell Crabbe, SWF Executive Director. “Most ranchers provide access to Saskatchewan’s hunting and angling community, and
we felt playing a role in this event provides the SWF an opportunity to return their ongoing support. Ranchers provide crucial wildlife habitat and support healthy wildlife populations through stewardship of the land.” Chris Henderson, originally from Estevan, has been a released three albums and has become a go-to artist for Country music lovers in the province. He’s appeared at the Craven Country Jamboree, Big Valley Jamboree, among others, and has been nominated for 24 Saskatchewan Country Music awards. Tickets are available in advance for $25 or at the door for $30. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the concert starting at 8 p.m. For tickets, contact the Biggar and District Credit Union or SSGA at (306) 757-8523. “We’re asking our members, and everyone who can help, to pull together for those in the ranching community who suffered losses due to the wildfire,” Huber said.
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Successful fair days once again Wow! Was that ever a busy weekend. Town and Country Fair Days is over for another year and there was no shortage of events. From activities for the kids, to early morning breakfasts, to the car show -- there was something for everyone and every age. I did meet a couple of the organizers throughout the weekend and they were pleased with the turnout as they should be. I know one of them was going home Sunday night, sitting down, having a refreshment and then off to bed. Once again, they all did a great job and deserve a thank you. Sometimes we forget the people in the background who do the work -- it may seem like a thankless job -- but know that your efforts are appreciated. As always, they are always looking for help and there is next year’s fair days to plan. If you have some time talk to one of the committee members. I’m sure they will welcome your help. P.H.
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Fathers honoured with their own day Ah, the month of June. Finally, warmer temperatures and the opportunity to be outside. Barbecues and sitting in the sun (or shade). The month seems to be filled with constant wind up events for the anticipated two months break from schedules and school. Each year in this part of the world the third Sunday in June is set aside for Father’s Day. The day when we take time to say “thanks” to fathers, grandfathers and uncles who make an impression on our lives. In other countries the day can be celebrated any time from March to August. While fathers do not bring out the sentiment that is given to mothers
on their day, it is still a memorable day. Flower shops do not benefit from this celebration but it is estimated about $1 billion are spent each year on gifts for the men. It was not easy getting this day declared for fathers. It started in West Virginia in 1908 when 362 men who had died in the explosions at a coal company in that state were honoured at a Sunday sermon. The year after that, a woman who was raised by her father, a widower, tried to establish a day just for male parents. She went to local churches, the YMCA, shopkeepers and government officials in support of her idea. Washington State recognized her efforts
be observed. and declared a celebraStill no proclamation tion for fathers. until a Senator from A bill to recognize the Maine accused Congress holiday was introduced of ignoring fathers while in Congress in 1913. honouring President mothers. Woodrow President Wilson Lyndon travJohnson eled to issued the Spokane first procWashlamation in ington to 1966 giving speak at fathers their an event. very own However, day. Nixon there was declared it a resistance permanent in Connational holgress and iday during it wasn’t his term. until 1924 The idea when Peggy Hasein spread Calvin slowly. Coolidge First, across was President that the day should the U.S. and then into
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Canada. Perhaps one of the reasons for the lack of enthusiasm came from fathers themselves who didn’t want a “sentimental” day. Besides as they pointed out, any gifts that would be bought would likely be paid for by them anyway. Still, the day is a chance for families to get together. Many of them will have backyard barbecues or take dad golfing or fishing. There are many ways to celebrate the day. Dads are sometimes given gifts and cards. In Germany, the day
is called Men’s Day and men pull wagons of food and drink around town, ending with a picnic. Italians also call the day St. Joseph’s Day and there is a big party with music, singing, dancing and lots of traditional foods. Mexicans have a marathon every year. The 21 kilometre run raises money to help protect the forests. Charles Wadsworth said, “By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.”
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Birthday parties, cards, jam sessions and lunches at the New Horizons by Chasity Braitenbach It has been a couple of weeks since the last New Horizons report so we have a number of events to report on. We had our monthly birthday potluck on May 13. There were 28 people in attendance and the half-and-half winner of the day was Gail Herzberg. A very happy birthday to our members: Anita Beckstead, Joy Hinchliff, Karen Itterman, Dinah Kegler, Annette McKay, Orest Polowick, Pearl Silvernagle, Edith (May) Tarasoff, Iris Tebb and Genny Wirachowsky. May 15 was the last Jam Session before the summer break. There were 47 people in attendance with entertainment from Bob McQuire, Bill Haffermehl, Bob Wiseman, Gord Laycock, Stan Gardiner and Caledonia Donahue. Even I was suckered into singing a song, which I (jokingly) apologize to
everyone’s ears for. On May 23 was bingo. The winner of the halfand-half game was Cecile Ferre and the winner of the blackout game was Shelley Knorr. We’ve been having pretty good turnouts for bingo lately, which is great. On May 27 and June 3 we had Monday Kaiser. On the 27th, there were 11 payers with the following winners: first, Pat Turner with 287 points; second, Ann Muc with 243 points; third was Delmer Friesen with 212 points and fourth was Vera Halter with 211 points. The highest scoring game was played by Vera Halter and Pat Turner with 83 points. On the 3rd, the winners were: Ann Muc, 1st, 214 points; Vera Halter,
2nd, 189 points; Ken Pearce, 3rd, 182 points; and Delmer Friesen, 4th, 177 points. The highest scoring game was played by Joanne Kral and Ann Muc with 63 points. On June 4, the New Horizons card players were also invited to Rosetown for a card tournament. We had nine players that went down and played Kaiser. Our Cold Plate Lunch was on June 8 following the town parade. We had a good turnout with approximately 90 people that came down for lunch. It was once again a very successful fundraiser. I;d like to give a huge shout out to all of the volunteers that came together to make it a success. Have a great week.
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Long but not forgotten - CWB still polarises Being a rather long-inducer marketing system the-tooth reporter of for wheat and barley in things agricultural on the Alberta, Saskatchewan, Canadian Manitoba, Prairies – and a some three small part decades now of British – there have Columbia. of course Howbeen some ever, in constants to the world what makes of agrinews. culture The weaththings er remains have a at the top tendency of the heap to linger, in terms to hang of a topic around, covered to fight regularly in Calvin Daniels to have agricultural, somefollowed by thing commodity prices, govgrow new from an old ernment subsidies, and root. That is the case of course the Canadian with the CWB. Its ghost Wheat Board. is still out there and But, wait, the Canadian there are supporters of Wheat Board is long it who are still trying to gone you say. breathe some sort of life That is correct. back into its corpse. The Canadian Wheat It would seem safe to Board’s single desk marsay that the single desk keting power officially selling body that was the ended August 1, 2012 as old CWB will never rise a result of Bill C-18, also again, but politics shift known as the Marketing quickly these days, and Freedom for Grain Farm- an extended trade war ers Act, which was tabled with the power of China by the Stephen Harper on one side and the deep government and passed pockets of the US, and in December 2011. The its volatile leader Donald Act effectively started the Trump could create a dismantling of the CWB vastly different mindset which was established for producers a year in July 1935, its operafrom now. tion was governed by the Still, that is a long Canadian Wheat Board shot. But producers who Act as a mandatory profavoured the CWB, and
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in general terms that number was significant, probably closer to 50 per cent than producers for change would like to admit, still want some answers to what happened, or more importantly how it transpired. Prairie farmers opposed to the way the CWB was dismantled made an appearance in the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench May 28. The farmers, supported by an organization known as Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board (FCWB), hope to launch a class action lawsuit against the federal government for its handling of the CWB and its demise. The group feels the Harper government didn’t treat farmers fairly when it dismantled the CWB. That of course is largely a matter of perspective as farmers fighting for change were generally pleased to see the CWB go. There is a dollar figure involved here too, with the FCWB contending the government’s actions resulted in more $150 million being withheld from farmers in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 crop years. That is no small amount, but whether a red cent of it will ever get to a grain farmer’s pocket even with a court
How to grow an organic vegetable garden Growing your own vegetables is a fun and rewarding experience that can improve your health and save you money – but it does take time and care. Plan it out. If you don’t have an existing garden space, mark the shape with string and remove your sod to expose the soil. Start off with a small space; one of the biggest mistakes firsttime gardeners make is planning an area that’s too large to maintain. When you have success in your first attempt with a small garden, it’s easy to expand. Pick a spot that gets as much sun as possible – you need at least six hours each day. You’ll have to water your veg-
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A celebration of Biggar and area last weekend was a bit cool, but for all who attended the annual Town and Country Fair Days, it didn’t take away from the good natured spirit and fun the festivities provided. The parade went off without a hitch on Saturday while the fireworks were delayed one day due to high winds. A show and shine was held on the final day with an amazing and enthusiastic attendance. All in all, the weekend was a much deserved affair for all involved. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
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Curling Rock Star . . . Eileen Irvine poses with Biggar’s Colton Flasch and some of the hardware earned over this past season. People came to ‘Biggar Rocks’
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eyes, it will eliminate the bags under my eyes when I wake up in the morning” he replied. I was flabbergasted. “You’re only 13 years old. You don’t even have bags under your eyes! Where did you learn this from?” The answer? YouTube. Not only did this prompt more restrictions of Internet access, it also led to another chat about false, and potentially damaging, information. Life in today’s world is overloaded with information. There are so many constant sources of communication in our lives nowadays that, in many cases, it is hard to know what is real and what is not. A smart man I know has got me in the habit of always asking a very simple question regarding anything: “Where are you getting your information from?” Before getting too involved, excited, distraught, or overwhelmed with “new” information in your life, take a step back and ask yourself that very same question. Sometimes we are too quick to react without first connecting the dots and quickly analyzing where the information is coming from. If the source of the information could be biased or unreliable,
then we need to know that first before investing our emotions any further. If it is information that you feel could be pertinent to your life or lifestyle, then further investigation is needed if the source’s reliability is questionable. That being said, if the information is not relevant to your life or lifestyle, then don’t waste your time or energy with it. Any information about literally anything can be filtered with this very simple question. In the way of nutrition and making good food Chef Dez choices, there is one source that I have always trusted. Sure, there are other channels of information on this topic, but if I was to admit to which one I turn to the most for so many years, it would be Diana Steele, Registered Dietician. How I first discovered Diana, was on nutrition segments she does on the local TV News, and she still does them. In fact, it was not long ago that I was watching her on a B.C. noon news show when I realized that it has been many years that I have been taking in advice from her. In my opinion, the tips and information she gives out are solidly reliable and none of her suggestions have ever
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struck me as extreme. In business, she has partnered up with another Registered Dietician, Adrienne Dall’Antonia and they host a Web site at eatingforenergy.com – check it out sometime. They even have an “Ask a Dietician” feature so you can make direct inquiries about specific areas that are relevant to you. You may not feel that you need a Dietician’s advice in your life, but let’s face it, we all eat food every day to stay alive. Thus, any good nutritional advice will be useful to some degree. Following a dietician does not mean that you are a “health nut” or that you have to eliminate all your bad eating habits (Lord knows I have a few of those); what it means is that you take in trusted information that will compliment your lifestyle to the degree and ways you feel is necessary and appropriate. Let’s face it, any improvement in our eating habits is beneficial, and it just makes sense to work towards a more wellbalanced diet the best way we can . . . as long as you know where you are getting your information from. If you contact Diana, tell her that Chef Dez sent you. Until next time . . . Happy Cooking. Send your food/cooking questions to dez@ chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Travel Host and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.
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OBITUARIES Sachko- Edward James September 04, 1943 - May 31, 2019 Edward passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, he struggled with cancer for 16 years and finally he succumbed to it. Edward was born on the farm homestead near Cando, Sask., he was in the middle of seven children. He attended Willowfield School and Cando School. While growing up on the family farm, Edward had a passion for farming and chose it for his career in which he did extremely well with grain and cattle. The family knew that Edward was proud of his crops because a crop tour was a must. He always purchased new vehicles and took you for a tour in them. Edward always kept up with current farming practices even when he was retired. He also kept up with current affairs and news. His love for animals is why he had cattle in his farming operation. He also loved nature which is why he kept the birds well fed. When Edward was younger and in good health, he went with friends on holidays to Mexico and Hawaii and Las Vegas. He also liked trapping and hunting and skid doing with his brother, Walter and friends Edward was always well organized and meticulous about his house and yard on the farm. It was always neat and upkept. Family was very important to Edward, he liked helping when he could and hosting and visiting them.
Edward is survived by his siblings Margaret (James) McConaghy, Elsie Evashenko, Walter (Marlene) Sachko, Judy Hrycuik, and Jeannette (Andy) Krakowetz.; as well nephews and nieces, James McConaghy and Terry (Inga) McConaghy, Karen (Dale) Reeves. Roxanne(Perry)Anderson, Craig Evashenko, Jason (Roxanne) Evashenko, Stacey(Collin) Hirschfeld, Shannon (Sean) Timmons Crystal (Kenzie) Bunney, Darren Hrycuik, Rhonda (Perry) Burns, Marlis Hrycuik, Melissa Krakowetz, Chantel (Brett) Trost, and Scott Krakowetz. Edward was predeceased by his parents Mary and James Sachko; his brother, David, his nephews, Neil, David and Gordon McConaghy; his two brothers-in-law, Walter Evashenko and Eli Hrycuik. At Edward's request there will be no funeral and he will be cremated. The family wishes to thank the Battleford Union Hospital staff on the second floor for the excellent care they gave Edward during his short stay there. For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements are entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Home, North Battleford, Sask. 24c1
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BIGGAR ASSOCIATED GOSPEL CHURCH 312 - 8th Ave.W. and corner of Quebec St., Biggar
Sunday Worship • 10:50 a.m. Children’s Sunday School during service Pastor Doug Motz, Church office phone, 306-948-3424
Singer family donates to Biggar Hospital . . . At the February Biggar and District Health Services fund raising auction, OJ and Jennifer Singer purchased a beautiful piece of art by local artist Diane Larouche Ellard of a tranquil Biggar rural scene called “Oban Lake Road�. The Singer’s, in turn, generously donated it to the Biggar and District Health Foundation to be placed in the palliative care room in memory of OJ’s dad, Ron. It represents the sentiment that “It’s hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember.� From left to right, back: Biggar and District Health Services Foundation’s Brenda Bindig and Dale Martin, OJ, Jennifer and Louise Singer. Front: Owyn, Brieann, Taylor and Connor Singer. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
BIGGAR UNITED CHURCH 907 Quebec St./corner Turnbull Ave., Biggar (NC) There are many mind and body health benefits to being active. But during extreme heat, being physically active outside can increase your risk of heatrelated illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Whether you are coaching kids’ soccer or playing on a team, watch out for each other and pay attention to the signs of heat-related illnesses. Follow these simple tips: • Know what the outdoor temperature is before you start so you can modify your physical activity as needed. • Ask your coach, trainer or a teammate to pay special attention to you during extreme heat if you are particularly at risk • If you suffer from asthma, make sure you carry your inhaler with you, and that those around you are aware of your condition. • Drink plenty of water before, during and after being physically active. • Wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing made of breathable fabric. • Increase your comfort by splashing yourself with cold water. • Be realistic – try not to expect the usual performance from yourself during extreme heat.
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What the Dickens! Brothers’ CFL showdown a blowout As usual in the pretroversy seem to travel season, there was little together but if he sticks on the line when Calgary to football, he can be Stampeders and Sasone of the league’s best. katchewan RoughridReilly to Carter could be ers opened their 2019 one of the most exciting Canadian combos in Football the league League this year. exhibition In another schedule, CFL-related but you note, Winnimay have peg’s Inveshad a tors Group hard time Field will convincbe the site ing the Aug. 22 of Dickenan NFL preson brothseason game ers of that between fact. Green Bay Dave Packers and DickenOakland son is the Raiders, who veteran are playing Bruce Penton coach their final of the season in Stampeders, coming off a California before moving Grey Cup title and leader to Las Vegas. The two of the team expected to teams tried to set up a be a strong contender game in Regina, but the again in 2019, while Roughriders - who play his older brother Craig at Mosaic Stadium where was on the Roughriders the field markings are sidelines as a head coach sewn into the turf - nixed for the first time in his the proposal. Winnipeg 24-year coaching career. consented to be the site, Caring the most, likely, despite some pushback were the parents of the by some Winnipeg media Great Falls, Mont., Dickmembers, who suggested enson brothers, who it was a bad idea to be were probably hoping promoting a rival league. for a tie game called on Still, the Bombers will account of bad weather make some a good deal after a couple of overof cash out of the deal times. and Winnipeg fans will No such luck for the get to see big names rookie coach, whose such as Aaron Rodgers Riders fell 37-1 to the and Derek Carr. Tickets Stampeders, who look are going for as much as poised to make it back$350, however, so it will to-back Grey Cups. They be interesting to see how were 27-16 winners over many Canadian fans are Ottawa Redblacks in last willing to shell out that November’s CFL Classic. kind of dough for a game Craig Dickenson has that will feature some coached in a variety of big names, but no imporprofessional levels, but tance. had never been a head • Dwight Perry of the coach - until late JanuSeattle Times: “Never ary, when he was hired thought we’d see the day by the Riders after Chris when the final queue to Jones’s unexpected summit Everest was londeparture to the National ger than a restroom line Football League’s Cleveat Wrigley.” land Browns. • Humourist Brad CFL teams start playDickson, on Twitter: ing for real this week and “I saw an ad for a local there are a few interbusiness that promises to esting tidbits for fans ‘treat you like family.’ So to chew on. Long-time that means you’ll ignore Edmonton quarterback me until ThanksgivMike Reilly took advaning then show up at my tage of his free agency house drunk and start and signed with the an argument because I B.C. Lions, and one of refuse to loan you more his favourite receiving money?” targets will be the much- • Comedy writer Jim travelled Duron Carter. Barach: “The New York Now with his fourth CFL Jets Le’Veon Bell says team, Carter and conhis “girlfriends” stole
Penton on sports
$500,000 of his jewellery. Although being a Jet, it’s pretty certain there were no rings missing.” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: Tonya Harding won ‘Worst Cooks In America: Celebrity Edition.’ That is a shock. Tonya Harding is still considered a celebrity?” • Headline at thekicker. com: “Giants Considering Anyone Who’s Ever Met Belichick For Head Coach” • Whitney Cum-
mings on Twitter (from Dwight Perry in the Seattle Times): “Straight guys already have a pride parade - it’s called NASCAR.” • Perry again: “If the Raptors win the Larry O’Brien Trophy, will Canada hold it hostage to get the Stanley Cup back?” • Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “Raptors guard Fred VanVleet might have lost a tooth colliding with Shaun Livingston. Canadian health care
doesn’t cover dentist visits but just guessing VanVleet won’t ever have to pay for dental work in Toronto ever again.” • Hough again: “The Patriots Super Bowl latest ring is the largest ever made. ‘I am shocked,’ said absolutely nobody. • Patti Dawn Swansson in the River City Renegade, on the high price of tickets for the Packers-Raiders NFL preseason game in Winnipeg: “We haven’t
seen a rip-off like this in River City since the night Dave Hanson ripped the rug off Bobby Hull’s head.” • Swansson again: “I’m not saying officiating in this spring’s Stanley Cup tournament has been all bad, but it’s not a good sign when the zebras skate onto the ice to the tune of I Go Blind by Hootie and the Blowfish.” Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.
Sign of Champ
Anita Silvernagle (third from left) poses alongside the new sign honouring here World Championship curling titles, Friday. The new sign - and a long overdue refurbished Teejay Surik (Haichert) sign - gave folks a chance to rub elbows with Anita, talk curling, wish her well, and get an autograph (left bottom picture). (Independent Photos Kevin Brautigam)
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