Vol. 110 No. 41
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Eye on the prize . . . Biggar Central School Junior Blazer, Aliesha Sneddon keeps a good focus on the ball, Tuesday, along with teammates Taylor Singer, left, and Kenzie Harrabek. The Blazers were playing a tune-up match versus the St. Gabriel Saints, rolling on to four set wins. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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Eric Reinhart, 2019 Canadian Parkour Champion, was a special guest of the Biggar Gymnastics Club, October 4 and 5, showing kids of Biggar Central and St. Gabriel schools the gravity-defying world of parkour - an activity of rapid movement through an area, usually an urban setting, jumping, climbing and running. Reinhart was able to get kids to find their inner Spider-man as kids charged around the Woodrow Lloyd Gym at BCS, getting a good workout, and learning from a Canadian Champion that gravity is only a state of mind! (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019 Council Minute highlights
Museum receives grant The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held September 17, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Alan Boyle, Kevin McNicholls, Kirk Sherbino, Edward Young, and Ivan Young. Council resolved that the minutes of the September 3, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council be accepted as presented. Council resolved that Bylaw No. 19-822, being a bylaw respecting the Biggar Public Utility Service Bylaw be read three times and adopted. Council resolved that the minutes of the September 4, 2019 General Government Committee Meeting, be accepted as presented. As well, the minutes of the September 9 General Government Committee, September 10 Committee Meeting of the Whole, September 11 Planning and Development Committee meetings, were accepted as presented. Council resolved that the RCMP report to September 12, the August 26 and 30 Biggar Rural District Fire Association minutes, the Community Development Officer’s report to September 17, and the Town Foreman’s report to September 17, all be accepted as presented. Council resolved that the following financial reports for August 2019 be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation; Statement of Financial Activities. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $55,353.17, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of
$63,232.58, be approved. Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: SUMA - Regional Meeting; Flaman Investigations - September 4, 2019 Report; Multicultural Council of Sask. - Proclamation Request; CP Rail - Safety Week; Building Permits - Outstanding Permits; P. Machibroda Engineering - 709 Main Street; Claims Pro Insurance Claim. Council resolved that the correspondence from Candace Kennon of Biggar EMS, requesting the use of the Biggar Airport for Professional Driving Program for the SHA Emergency Medical Services, be approved. Council resolved that invoice No. RP-2019-353 from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Corrections and Policing in the amount of $167,290.20 for 2019 Policing services, be approved for payment. Council resolved that the proposal from SaskTel to construct network upgrade cabinets within the Town of Biggar, be received and further that the work be approved. Council resolved that the request from Harry Harding to place a sea container at the Biggar Airport to use as a hanger, be received and further that the approval be granted. Council resolved that the correspondence from the Biggar Museum and Gallery, be received and further that the pre-approved grant of $10,000 be given to the Museum. • Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Property Crime Statistics (for the period, September 16 to 29) September 18: Mischief - Obstruct Enjoyment of Property (Town of Biggar) Request to remove unwanted person. Cleared Other - Departmental discretion. September 18: Other Theft Under $5,000 (Town of Biggar) Theft of gasoline. Unfounded. September 19: Other Theft Over $5,000 (Village of Perdue) Theft of tractor. Insufficient evidence to proceed. September 20: Other Theft Over $5,000
(Town of Biggar) Theft of truck. Insufficient evidence to proceed. September 23: Other Theft Under $5,000 (RM of Biggar) Theft of fuel. Insufficient evidence to proceed. September 26: MischiefDamage to Property (Village of Perdue) Damage to lawn by vehicle. (Insufficient evidence to proceed. September 29: Other Theft Under $5,000 (Village of Perdue) Theft of trailer. Insufficient evidence to proceed.
Sask music makers open Arts Council season . . . Jeffery Straker, along with musical pals Jack Semple (bottom left) and Annette Campagne, were the lead act in the 2019-20 Biggar and District Arts Council concert season, October 2 at the Majestic
Theatre. The Saskatchewan artists kicked off the season with a wickedly entertaining show. Check out biggarindependent.ca this Friday for a video. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
Former area MP Bill McKnight dead at 79 Bill McKnight, former Member of Parliament for Kindersley-Lloydminster, passed away at the age of 79, October 4. McKnight served as the area MP for the riding which encompassed parts of Battleford, Kindersley, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Maple Creek and, of course, Biggar, having been elected in 1979. He won further federal elections in 1980, 1984 and 1988 until 1993. In his time in office, he served as Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development,
Minister of National Defence during the first Gulf War, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources and Minister of Labour in the Progressive Conservative government of Brian Mulroney. He was Saskatchewan’s third treaty commissioner, and while in the role (20072012), McKnight added a Kindergarten to Grade 12
treaty resource guide to provincial school curriculum. He played a major part in the creation of the 1992 Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement, which identified 2.5 million acres of land to enhance econom-
ic opportunities for First Nations in the province. McKnight was appointed to the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, and was also honorary chief of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. A 36-acre parcel of commercial land in Saskatoon was named after McKnight by the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in recognition of his role in creating federal policy for Land Claims Settlements. It is known as the McKnight Commercial Centre. McKnight died Friday, October 4 after a sudden illness.
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To the Editor: I want to acquaint you with a post that was on Facebook a few weeks ago. It was written by Biggar Bites Catering on September 16. Quote: “Our truck is staying parked tomorrow. A little bird told us there is a burger sale going on tomorrow at the Co-op. Please come out and support them. Nothing better than a burger on the tractor.” NOW . . . what can the
detractors make of that? Could we expect an apology? Could we expect an acknowledgment of her generous gesture? Here’s hoping that some lessons have been learned. We all live together in this world. Words like “welcome”, “good job”, “good luck” go a long way towards making a cohesive community. Isla Solanik Biggar
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October is all about delicious food October. The 10th month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and one of seven months to have 31 days. October comes from Latin word “octo” which means eight. October is synonymous with the season of autumn in this part of the world. It is also the month of a number of food related days. It is National Pumpkin Month, National Apple Month, National Caramel Month, National Cookie Month, National Dessert Month, National Pickled Peppers Month, National Pretzel Month, National Seafood Month, and National Pizza Month. Added to that there are a number of days
in October dedicated to food: National Pumpkin Spice Day is October 1; October 6 is National Noodle Day; October 10 is National Angel Food Cake Day; October 12 is National Pumpkin Pie Day; October 13 is National M and M Day; October 16 is National Liqueur Day; October 18 is National Chocolate Cupcake Day; October 21 is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day; October 30 is National Candy Corn Day and, appropriately National Caramel Apple Day is October 31. These are just a few -- it seems every day has two or three special days to be celebrated. National Caramel Apple Day is just that
red candy apple but -- a day set aside to, as you guessed, eat caramel today you might find apples dipped in white, apples. Originally it was dark or milk chocolate. an apple dipped in caraThey could be covered in mel but today that has nuts or canexpanded dies or even to so cookies. No many matter, the delicious apples are versions. still very Dan tasty. Walker, Candy who was corn is usua sales ally associrepreated with sentative Halloween. for Kraft Perhaps that Foods in is why the the 1950s, national day is credis celebrated ited with just one inventing day before. this tasty Peggy Hasein Candy food. Of corn was course, invented in the 1880s there is the traditional
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by George Ranninger and was manufactured by the Wunderle Candy Company based in Philadelphia. However, the first company to mass produce the confection was the Goelitz Candy Company. Originally candy corn was made by pouring each colour into molds. Obviously this process was very time consuming. Today, the Jelly Belly Factory machine produces 1,200 kernels per second. Over 35 million pounds are consumed across the world every year. That means about nine billion pieces of the candy which is made of corn syrup, honey and sugar. It’s fat free but has 38 grams of sugar for 19 pieces.
Cupcakes are basically individual cakes. A single serving of just the flavour you like. If your favourite flavour is chocolate October 18 is a day of celebration for you. The first cupcake recipe is credited to Amelia Simms who wrote the recipe in American Cookery in 1796. She called it “a cake to be baked in small cups”. It wasn’t until 1828 that the word “cupcake” was actually used. And for the cupcake of all cupcakes -GourmetGiftBaskets.com broke the world record for the largest cupcake ever made in 2009. A whopping 1,224 pounds, four feet tall by 10 feet wide and had 2 million calories.
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Reg Cleator The first time that I remember Reg Cleator was when we were moved to Waalwijk from St. Michael’s Gestel down near Hertogenbosch in Holland. We were standing there watching the “Toronto Scots” move into the town. Apparently there was a big “to do” there but I never met any of them. Cleator kept saying that he knew some of them as he had been a “Toronto Scottish” member before being transferred to the Argylls. Cleator was easy to speak to and I thought a nice guy. Y.T. had quite a few encounters with him after that, and below are some of them. When we were in Kalepshe Veer, men and weapons at hand, our attack, which was supposed to take only a few hours, ended up taking seven days. We attacked K.V at night at great human cost. We lost of lot of men. Only three of the 20 some men made it to the top of the dike and one of them was killed up there. The next morning a couple of newspapermen were up there with 16 inch field glasses. Cleator borrowed them for a moment. “There’s still a Canadian soldier out there, and he isn’t moving, but maybe he’s just wounded.” There was a Canadian stretcher bearer with us and Lt. Cleator said to him, “Go and bring the fellow in.” The stretcher bearer didn’t move . . . “If I go out there I’ll get killed,” he said. The man wouldn’t go. “Give me your satchel and hat with the Red
Cross on them then.” Cleator held the bag up so the enemy would see it. Put on the Red Cross helmet and waved the Red Cross satchel. He bravely walked out and brought the fellow in, and no one shot at him. From that moment on I sure respected Cleator. Not only did he walk out in front of the enemy, there was always the threat of being killed. The enemy never fired a shot at him at all, even though some of them must have been desperate. Y.T. could tell a lot more about the German soldiers defending K.V., but I won’t. The main reason that I write this bit about Lieutenant Reg Cleator is not that he was such a great man but because he was different. Y.T.’s time in the army wasn’t that long, but old friends that became officers, usually changed quite a bit. And although I only knew Cleator for some months before we were violently parted, he always called me Bob. A name Y.T. had held all his life, and one that made him feel comfortable. Cleator always treated me like a friend. Our regiment moved to the Rhineland. We rested for the night at Cleve then the following day we moved into our part of the Rhineland campaign. An enemy shell landed smack into
a group of our officers and did a lot of damage. Y.T. ws kneeling beside Captain Norman Donaldson (who later died) when a familiar voice behind me said, matter of factly, “Get off my foot.” I looked behind me. Sure enough there was a foot right Bob Mason beside a man’s head. It was Reg Cleator. There were so many of our officers hit that we had to go into the Hochwald Forest and attach to “A” company. I never saw Cleator again until the Argyll Reunion in Hamilton, 1956 and boy what a reunion we had. Another time was when after being at our second reunion, Phyllis and I were returning home. We had part of an hour stop in Winnipeg. We were strolling around when a voice behind us suddenly said, “Boy, there’s a good headdress.” Quickly we turned, wow! -- there was Cleator. He was on his way to a Legion meeting in Edmonton. Reg was quite a force in the Ontario Legion. Sadly we saw his obituary notice in the Legion magazine some years later. “It was the best of times, It was the worst of times.” C. Dickens “If old soldiers never die,” is it true that the memory of them is going to hang around again?
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Biggar Bowl results September 30-October 3 YBC Bowlasaurus: GHS, Lucy Still, 66; BHS, Harlan Tisley, 45. PeeWee: BHS, Jonathan Crane, 96. Bantams: BHS, Dominic Raschke, 96; BHT, Dominic Raschke, 290; GHS, Isabelle Hoffman, 135; GHT, Zuri Bailey,
357. Juniors: GHS, Kiersten Raschke, 204; GHT, Kiersten Raschke, 546; BHS, Noah Park, 144; BHT, Noah Park, 405. Seniors: GHT, Cassie Raschke, 195; GHT, Cassie Raschke, 537; BHS, Riley Campbell, 255; BHT, Riley Campbell, 572.
Monday Mixed: WHS, Dianne Misener, 222; WHT, Dianne Misener, 526; MHS, Bill Wylie, 233; MHT, Greg Pidwerbesky, 598. Thursday Senior: WHS, June Hoppe, 193; WHT, June Hoppe, 547; MHS, Bob Lemon, 210; MHT, Bob Lemon, 555.
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Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority - Liquor Permit Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 Notice is hereby given that The Biggar Bar Ltd has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Special Use-Home Delivery permit to deliver alcohol in the premises known as, The Old Biggar Hotel, 115 - 1st Avenue West, Biggar, Saskatchewan S0K 0M0, which the following is the correct legal description: Lots 13-17; Block 5; Plan D4771 Surface Parcel #118711582, 115 - 1st Ave. W., BIggar Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered, and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3
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PRAIRIE FIRE ALPACAS OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 27 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Located 45 mins. west of Saskatoon, north of Perdue.
Biggar Bites Food Truck will be here!!
What’s It for October . . . She did it again, nobody could guess what last month’s What’s It? was. Can you do better this month?
Come meet our adorable Alpacas and pet our babies! Shop in our alpaca store filled with alpaca socks, lots of yarns, rovings, dryer balls, felt insoles, etc.!
Boomers beware – you might be more at risk of flu than you think
Call Karen @ 306-237-4442/email: dkpashovitz@ hotmail.com to let me know you’re coming!
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(NC) When we think about people who might be most affected by flu season, most of us picture vulnerable groups such as children or seniors. But these aren’t the only people at risk of the potentially devastating consequences of flu. If you or a loved one are 50 years of age or older, the risk of contracting the flu is higher than you might think. As we age, our immune systems weaken naturally, increasing the risk of contracting infections like influenza. The weakening of the immune system can result in higher incidence and severity of infectious diseases
like influenza, as well as lower strength and persistence of antibody responses to vaccines. Adults 50 years and older have medical conditions that are more frequently linked to flu complications, compared to younger adults. Conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease increase the risk of hospitalization and heart attacks when combined with the flu. Every year the flu contributes to an average of 12,200 hospitalizations and 3,500 deaths. Prioritize your health and stay healthy this season with these tips: 1.) Get vaccinated. The flu shot is the first and
most important step to protecting yourself against the flu. 2.) Maintain a healthy diet. Eat a nutritious diet with loads of fruits and vegetables and stay hydrated with fluids. Keep active, as this will help boost your immunity, which is key in staying healthy throughout the flu season. 3.) Practice good health habits. Wash and sanitize your hands regularly, wipe down surfaces in your home and workspace, and stay away from those who are sick with the flu. For more information, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Nostalgic Horsepower There is something special about attending an event where people associated with draft horses gather. In my own case I suppose there is something of a personal connection to the horses that contributes to the feeling I get when at such events. Growing up on a farm we did not have horses, whether other than an obstinate-minded Shetland pony named Trixie that was never content to let a very young me ride, and as I grew a bit older my feet dragged on the ground, leaving Trixie as simply a hay burner on the farm. But my father always spoke glowingly of draft horses, in particular Clydesdale horses – he loved their ‘feathered’ fetlocks in spite of the effort to keep them mud free when working in the field. He often related how he chose to quit school after Grade 8, in favour of staying home to work the fields with horses. I always had a feeling he half resented the fact he lived a few
decades too late, the tractor taking over from his beloved horses. When I attend events such as the draft horse pulls at the Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton each November, the PALS horse field day at Rama, or the chore team competition held at Tail Winds stable, I recognize the look my father had when talking about draft horses in the eyes of those involved in the events. There is something about the big horses, the calmness they exhibit, their desire to do what is asked of them, the power they can generate when called upon that endears the big horses to those who work with them. It is something you can feel when you move among
them at such events. The use of horses today of course is largely a hobby. The use of a team to work a field a rarity indeed and one that really holds onto a long lost past, but one can appreciate the desire to hold onto the history of farming, in particular the skills Calvin Daniels of farming with horses. For those using horses to do chores there is clearly something far more personal in the undertaking than there is in starting an inanimate tractor to do the work. There is a partnership of effort with the team, the daily work building on the bond of teamsters and their horses. In our cellphone connected world of instant
everything, and little time for the joys of life, harnessing a team for work around the yard connects to a simpler time when there was a
joy in working with creatures happy to do their part in concert with the driver. It is something of our
past, but I understand why some hang on to that past so tightly when I walk among the big horses.
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Snow hampering 2019 harvest According to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report 47 per cent of the crop is now combined, up from 39 per cent last week, according to the crop report for September 24 to 30. An early-winter storm slowed down most harvest operations in the province; however, producers were able to make some progress before the storm hit. The five-year (2014-18) average is 75 per cent combined for this time of year. Thirty-four per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut. Much of the crop harvested so far is tough and is being put into grain dryers and aeration bins. Farmers will need several weeks of warm and dry weather to get the crop off. Harvest is most advanced in the southwest region, where 68 per cent of the crop is now combined. The
northeast region has 50 per cent combined and the southeast region 46 per cent. The westcentral region has 46 per cent combined, the northwest region 34 per cent and the east-central region 33 per cent. Ninety-four per cent of field peas, 91 per cent of lentils, 68 per cent of barley, 58 per cent of mustard, 57 per cent of durum, 46 per cent of canary seed, 44 per cent of spring wheat, 37 per cent of chickpeas and 24 per cent of canola is now in the bin. An additional 62 per cent of canola and 17 per cent of mustard is swathed or ready to straight-cut. Most areas of the province received significant precipitation last week. The Admiral area reported 103 millimetres, while the Moose Jaw area received up to 60 millimetres. Although the moisture further delays
harvest, it helps topsoil moisture conditions. Across the province, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 31 per cent surplus, 65 per cent adequate and four per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 20 per cent surplus, 72 per cent adequate, seven per cent short and one per cent very short. The majority of crop damage this past week was due to hail, strong winds, lodging, localized flooding and frost. There continues to be many reports of crops sprouting, bleaching and staining and downgrading is expected. Geese and wildlife are also feeding on swathed crops and causing damage. Farmers are busy drying grain and waiting for the weather to improve so they can continue with harvest operations.
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The Asquith Fencing Club athletes and head coach Doug Brecht are back on the road for its 30th season. Douglas Brecht founded the club in 1990, when his kids found his old equipment in the basement. And the rest is history. His son Kirk was multiple provincial Saber champion, Western Canadian Silver Medalist and Canada Winter Games Team Saber Silver Medalist and Canada Elite Tournament Junior Bronze Medalist. Doug’s daughter, Nadia, was multiple provincial champion, Cadet National Silver Medalist and Canadian Nation Team Member to 2002 Junior World Championships. Kirk, now the best saber coach in the province married Erica Emery, epeeist and they coach at the club in Regina. Nadia, first foil, then saber fencer, married epeeist Jordan Smith. Nadia and Jordan coach at the Asquith Fencing Club with Doug. In 2018 the club moved to a larger facility, Rosseel Hall (old Asquith United Church). The Musketeers, 4-8 years old and the Vikings, 9-13 years old are back on piste with coach Nadia Smith and assistant coaches Kirsten Van Marion and Ryan Rousell. Kirsten Van Marion, 2018-19 season Provin-
Kirsten Van Marion of the Asquith Fencing club, left, is all smiles, sporting a shiny silver medal. (Photos for The Independent by Devin Manky)
cial Senior Epee Champion, just came back from the first Canada Cup of the year with silver medal. She has been coached for years by Jordan Smith. Brynn Whelan, competing for a spot on the Canadian Junior Women’s Saber Team, participated in two national training camps, placed ninth out of 22 at the Canada Cup and is leaving for a satellite competition in Iceland. Ryan Rousell just returned from the Wheelchair Fencing World Championships in South Korea. Ryan, Canada’s first gold medal winner of a Wheelchair Fencing World Cup, is accumulating points to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Ryan fences foil, saber and epee. The club offers fencing
for ages 4-84, able bodied and wheelchair. Drop in for your free trial, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 6:30 and 9:30. Come meet and encourage everyone from the club at the annual Asquith Club Fencing tournament at the Delisle arena on October 26 and 27.
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That’s the reason I love this land by Kimberly D. Walter In the cold winter months In the glistening snow I love gliding on ice And cuddle up by a fire That’s the reason I love this land.
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Kimberly Walter is a Grade 7 student at Big Rose Colony. She wrote this poem for a school assignment.
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a little birdie told us . . .
that might get you buzzing. ¡ When stored in an airtight container, honey can last indefinitely. The substance is naturally acidic and low in moisture, which means it is an inhospitable environment for bacteria. There are small amounts of hydrogen peroxide in honey as well, inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. (Source: Tin Roof Teas) ¡ Honey has antibacterial properties, so it has been relied on as a health food and topical treatment. Burns, cuts, infections, stomach ailments, and more have been treated with honey. (Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information) ¡ Honey is the only food source produced by an insect that humans eat. (Source: Peace Bee Farmer) ¡ Mead is a fermented beverage that is made
from honey. It has a storied history as a beverage of choice in many different cultures. (Source: Hidden Legend Winery) ¡ Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life. This includes enzymes, vitamins and minerals. It also contains pinocembrin, a unique antioxidant associated with improved brain function. (Source: Sirhowy Valley Honey) ¡ A honey bee produces roughly 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey over the course of its life. Bees are not the only insect to make honey, however. The honey wasp, native to Mexico, also can produce honey. (Sources: Golden Blossom Honey and Inverse) ¡ Honey will take on the flavor of the nectar from which it was made. This nectar also will affect the color and the consistency of the honey. (Source: National Honey Board) Honey has a sweet and rich history. At times honey has been referred to as “the nectar of the gods,â€? and it is still enjoyed for pleasure and medicinal reasons today.
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Interesting facts about fall
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ent names is just one of many interesting facts about fall. • A season by any other name ‌ Fall is the term most often used to reference the season succeeding summer in the United States. But the season is referred to as “autumnâ€? in other parts of the world, including Great Britain. Fall was once even known as “harvestâ€? because of the harvest moon, which appears close to the autumnal equinox. • The colors of fall foliage are actually present year-round. Fall is
known for its colorful foliage. But the pigments responsible for those colors are actually present year-round. According to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, green, yellow and orange pigments are present year-round. However, during spring and summer, the leaves serve as factories where many foods necessary to help the tree grow are manufactured. That process takes place in the leaf in cells containing chlorophyll, which gives the leaves their green color. This process ceases as hours of daylight decrease and temperatures drop. As a result, chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears and the vivid colors of fall foliage begin to appear. • Squirrels have a (sophisticated) plan out there. Squirrels hiding food in autumn for the upcoming winter is a familiar sight. And squirrels are more organized
than many people may know. Groundbreaking research released in 1991 found that, even when squirrels bury that stash of nuts closely to one another, they will each return to the precise location of their personal cache. Recent research also has shown that squirrels bury their stash based on certain traits, such as the type of nut being buried. • Babies born in fall are more likely to see the century mark. Researchers at the University of Chicago studied more than 1,500 centenarians born in the United States between 1880 and 1895. They then compared birth and death information with those centenarians’ siblings and spouses so they could compare their early environment and genetic background and their adult environment. Their research found that most centenarians were born between September and November.
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Candy corn can be mixed with other ingredients and put into chocolate to make a delicious Halloween candy bark. Candy corn can be mixed with other ingredients and put into chocolate to make a delicious Halloween candy bark. Festive Halloween treats can be easily concocted with a little imagination. Crafting a homemade chocolate and candy bark is one way to incorporate many of the candies and other treats synonymous with Halloween in a single delicious bite. Chocolate bark is a sheet of chocolate that is usually covered with nuts, dried fruits, can-
dies, or additional pieces of chocolate. Bark, which is an easily prepared homemade dessert, can be broken apart into pieces. Making bark begins with a favorite melting chocolate. Individuals can use candy-making chocolate that may need to be tempered and poured, or they can melt down chocolate bars and chips. This is best done in a double boiler set over simmering water. Some people have success melting chocolate in a microwave on low until
the right consistency is reached. The chocolate should be spread out on a pan lined with parchment paper or another nonstick surface, such as oiled aluminum foil. While the chocolate is still tacky, add the desired bark ingredients. Come Halloween, cooks can use candy corn, pretzels, raisins, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and even dried cranberries to give the treat a seasonal feel. Of course, the bark can be customized to any flavor profile. Another fun idea is to have gummy worms or other candies sticking out of the bark for a truly 3-D effect. Some people may choose to use white chocolate or melting candies in different colors (orange and yellow) to add even more appeal to Halloween-theme bark. Let the bark cool and harden. It can then be lifted off of the pan and broken into pieces.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019
OBITUARIES
COMING EVENTS
INVITATIONS
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11: Landis Fun Tyme Dance Club season begins in the Landis Community Complex; dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight with lunch to follow; music by, “The Gold Tones�; memberships ( 5 orchestra dances) is $80/couple/season or $40/ single/season; guest admission is $30/couple or $15/single; all are welcome. 40c2 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26: Biggar & District Arts Council presents “Earle & Kirby� in the Biggar Community Hall. This event is perfect for staff Christmas parties and all age groups. Refreshments and lunch available; doors open 6 p.m. concert 7:30 p.m.; adults/seniors $30 (advance $25); students 13 and older $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under $5; advance tickets and table bookings available at deMoissac Jewellers 948-2452. 41c3 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27: Biggar United Church Fall Supper; Biggar Community Hall from 5 to 7 p.m.; Adults $15; ages 6 to 11, $8; Preschoolers Free; take out meals $15; preorders Gennie 306-948-2080; Kathy 306-948-5220 or on Sunday call community hall 306-948-3703 38c6 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2: Landis Fowl Supper will be postponed until March 21 due to circumstances beyond our control 41c3 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15: Local musical talent fundraiser at Biggar United Church, to raise funds for 4 new furnaces. Doors open at 7 p.m.; silent auction, live auction, Christmas theme punch refreshments; bidding closes at 9 p.m. 38c9 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22: Biggar & District Arts Council presents “Johnny McQuaig Band� in the Biggar Community Hall. This event is perfect for staff Christmas parties and all age groups. Refreshments and lunch available; doors open 6 p.m. concert 7:30 p.m.; adults/seniors $30 (advance $25); students 13 and older $15 (advance $12); children 12 and under $5; advance tickets and table bookings available at deMoissac Jewellers 948-2452. Preview band at www.jmbmusic.ca 41c6 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29: St. Gabriel’s Parish presents, “Dueling Pianos� in the Biggar Community Hall; refreshments, 5:30; Ukrainian supper 6:30; entertainment 8:30; tickets $40 available at deMoissac Jewellers; perfect for your staff Christmas party; silent auction, 50/50 and brown bag draws; door prizes; Fun for all ages 38c3 & 45c3 Biggar Museum & Gallery has a new exhibit “Revisiting Our Ancestors�... some of the framed photo inventory and other artifacts; Monday-Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 40c4
Greg and Janet are happy to have you join us in celebrating our marriage, November 2, 2019 at 7 p.m.; Biggar Community Hall; safe rides by Gallardo Liner from 11:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; No cards or gifts please 41p4
Dad played p his last round r of golf last week and his clubs are now pac packed away fforever. ore We’re going g oin to miss his h is booming bo laugh laugh, frequent visits visits, excellent Ceaser’s and love of his family. Dad died suddenly on September 30th in Biggar, his hometown for most of his life. He was born in Kelowna, moved to Melville as a child, went on to play junior hockey in Drumheller, and ended up riding the rails for 42 years out of Biggar until he retired in 1992. He was a man with many interests including union activism, photography, skiing, woodworking and keeping up with the digital world. None compare to his love of the game of golf. He was an avid golfer from his younger years on, playing many, many courses and became a certified rules official with the SK Golf Association. He lived to golf and golfed to live. Dad is survived by his daughters, Debra (Grant) Gudmundson and Jill (Vernon) Suchan; grandchildren, Joel, Arin, Jeff(Amber), Paige and Dane (Alyssa); numerous friends and family members. Dad was predeceased by his wife Laura in 2017. As per dad’s wishes there will be no funeral service, and in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Many thanks to Dr’s A. Muller and T. Bree for the superb care provided to dad over the past several years.
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Devils poised for surprising success Only one silly predictheir second start): tion this year as the new Let’s start with No. 1 National Hockey League overall draft picks. season gets under way. The Devils won the Watch draft lottery out for this past the New summer Jersey and picked Devils. the conEvery sensus best season player, Jack seems to Hughes, offer up from the major U.S. develsurprises opment proin the gram. He’s NHL. a superstar They’re in the makhard to ing, apparpredict ently. Then because, there’s Nico well, Hischier, Bruce Penton they’re who was the surprises, No. 1 overand the dictionary says all pick in 2017. He has that word ‘surprise’ been trending upwards means ‘a completely unexpected occurrence.’ So while Sportsnet’s panel of TV experts in its preseason prognostications had 15 of last year’s 16 playoff teams returning to (47 points as a rookie, 52 post-season play this last year) and ready for a year - suggesting that Season 3 breakout. ‘surprises’ would be few Another one is Taylor and far between - here’s Hall, who was the No. 1 an argument that the pick overall by EdmonDevils, who finished ton Oilers in 2010. He well out of the playoffs was the NHL’s most last year (15th out of 16 valuable player in 2017in the Eastern Confer18, but played only 33 ence), will not only be a games last year due to playoff team, but one of injury. 2019-20’s most pleasant He’s back this year surprises. and healthy. If the Devils were a Up front, the Devils stock, it would have a have added Nikita Gusev, green ‘up’ arrow next a 27-year-old Russian to its listing. Brokers who some observers say would be talking about was the best player in the team being ‘bullish’. the world outside of the Let us outline the reaNHL. He’s in the NHL sons why (even though now - thanks to a trade they blew a 4-0 lead and with the Vegas Golden lost 5-4 to Winnipeg in a Knights - and it’s almost shootout in their opening like the Devils have game and suffered a 7-2 another No. 1 overall thrashing by Buffalo in draft pick in their lineup.
Penton on sports
Considering the Devils improved their blue line with the addition of former Norris Trophy winner P.K. Subban, and also acquired power forward Wayne Simmonds, the biggest question is in goal. With Cory Schneider and MacKenzie Blackwood covering the crease, the Devils are only so-so, but decent. Schneider played only 26 games last year due to injury, but is ready to rebound this season. So if the Devils turn into a contending team this year, don’t say you weren’t warned. If they don’t, just chalk it up to another lousy prediction. • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “O.J. Simpson posted a video on Twitter giving Antonio Brown legal advice. That’s like Roman Polanski giving Kevin Spacey babysitting advice.” • Ryan Dahlman of the Prairie Post: “Food for thought: Waiting for Keith Tkachuk to come out of retirement to play with Brady and Matthew. Everyone will be saying ‘Howe about that?’” • Terry Golden of Vienna, Va., asks columnist Norman Chad of the Washington Post: “Is it true that the NFL is suing SeaWorld for exclusive use of the term “Dolphin Tank”? • Steve Rushin of SI.com, on Twitter: “Astros-Rays series at Minute Maid Park and Tropicana Field would be a victory for Big Pulp.” • Norman Chad of the Washington Post, on Twitter: “I will never bet against Tom Brady again, unless he’s the Democratic party presidential nominee.” • Comedy writer Jim
Barach: “A vendor at the Miami Dolphins game was arrested for selling two beers for $724. Apparently he figured if they are willing to pay money to see the Dolphins play, why not give it a shot?” • Alex Kaseberg again: “After Kansas City’s win over Detroit, the Chiefs’ coach, Andy Reid, said, ‘Not all of Mozart’s paintings were perfect.’ Where does that dumb jock stereotype come from?” • Patti Dawn Swansson, aka the River City Renegade: “That was a serious paddywhacking the New Zealand All
Blacks delivered to our gnarly Canadian lads at the Rugby World Cup. I mean, 63-0. Winnipeg Jets fans have decided that it’s Connor Hellebuyck’s fault.” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Owning a dog can help people sleep better, according to a study published in Sleep Review. Hey, don’t laugh: It’s certainly cheaper than Detroit Tigers season tickets.” • Perry again: “Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture in Houston, placed a $3.5 million bet on the Astros
to win the World Series. And, doubling down, he rolled out his latest mattress, the George Springer.” • Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel, on Tennessee’s hapless football team: “The situation has become so bad that Smokey, the team mascot, has entered the transfer portal.” • Mike Hart of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: “If you want to dress up as The Invisible Man on Halloween, buy a Todd Gurley jersey.” Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.
Right back at ya! . . . St. Gabriel Junior Saint, Kendra Sunderland gets airborne, returning the ball at Biggar Central School, Tuesday, as teammate Avery Anderson awaits the outcome. The ladies didn’t fare well versus the BCS Blazers, but they are learning and playing hard. The wins will come! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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