Vol. 110 No. 46
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Frosty Vigil . . . Biggar Fisher Squadron Air Cadets Nykyta Kurnosov, left, and Jessie Montgomery take their turn standing vigil at the Cenotaph, November 11. The Air Cadets were faced with a cold watch, paying their respects and keeping watch on a day we pay honour to those who have served, lost their lives, and continue to serve our nation. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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St. Gabriel School marked Remembrance Day with their annual ceremony last Thursday. A time to remember, students, staff and invited guests paused, thanked those who have served and paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we have today. Biggar Central School also held a time of Remembrance. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)
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Prairie Malt sale finalized The largest grain cooperative in France is now officially the owner of Biggar’s Prairie Malt, November 4. Cargill, who was the previous owner, made the original deal with the AXEREAL Group in December of 2018, who would put the Biggar business into their malt subsidiary, Boortmalt. Boortmalt, created in 1927 in Belgium (currently headquartered in Antwerp), produces specialty malts for beers, whiskies and food. Company officials have said that there will be minimal disruption at the Biggar facility. The Biggar Prairie Malt sale is one part of a larger acquisition, seeing Boortmalt taking control of 16 malting businesses from across nine different countries, doubling Boortmalt’s production to three million tonnes of malt per year from its now 27 malting plants on five continents. Cargill said in December that it was ridding itself of all malting houses, preferring to concentrate on other food and beverage ingredients. In turn, Cargill closed a malt facility in Jamestown, North Dakota last year, citing falling
demand for six-row barley. Boortmalt’s acquisition gives them access to North American production with plants in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and, of course, Biggar. Yven Schaepman, Chief Executive Officer for Boortmalt said the takeover offers new growth prospects and minimizes risks, particularly those associated to climate change. “It also allows us to accelerate the development of new malting barley varieties and to create new malts. With this acquisition, we are pursuing our primary ambition to become the best maltster in the world,” Schaepman added. Prairie Malt was originally created in 1974 as Henninger Malting. It then was operated from 1977 to 1989 by the provincial government who sold it to Schreier Malting and its partner, the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. Cargill bought a majority stake in Prairie Malt in 1998, taking full control of the Biggar operation in 2013. The Biggar operation has the capacity to handle about 220,000 tonnes of malting barley per year.
Nats still winless at home . . . Biggar Nationals captain, Kyle Dilosa looks for a clear pass in front of Hafford Hawks goalie, Mathew Flath, November 9 at the Jubilee. Dilosa nabbed an assist on the night,
but the Nats are still looking for a home win - not for lack of trying! They nearly took the Hawks but were edged out 4-3. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
Canada Music Week hits Biggar this Tuesday In its nearly two decade history, the annual Canada Music Week once again comes to Biggar this November 19 for two shows. The yearly showcase of Biggar talent, also shows off the best of Canadian music with composers including Neil Young, Stompin’ Tom Connors and many more. The Biggar Majestic Theatre will feature two shows, one at 12 noon and an evening concert
at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation and the concession will be open. All profits go to the Majestic Theatre. Highlights for the shows will be a new group - the BCS Voices, emerging choral singers ranging in age from 2-6, and several family ensembles. Original compositions from Saskatchewan composers from Rosthern, North Battleford, Saskatoon and, of course, Biggar. The noon concert will
feature the BCS Grade 1, Toddlers and Tambourines, as well as a variety of soloists and ensembles. Canada Music Week is a national programme, partnering with thousands of musicians from across the nation. An initiative of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers Associations, Canada Music Week is focused on bringing to the attention of the public the importance of Cana-
dian music, to support composers and performers of Canadian music, and introduce contemporary music to young Canadians. It serves to stimulate a keener appreciation and understanding of Canadian contributions to music. Biggar celebrates Canada Music Week this Tuesday, November 19 with two shows: 12 noon and 7 p.m. Admission by donation.
Johnny McCuaig Band hits Community Hall for 3rd Arts Council concert
The Johnny McCuaig Band brings their high-energy show to the Biggar Community Hall, November 22. (Submitted Photo)
The Johnny McCuaig Band is the third concert of the Biggar and District Arts Council concert season, this time at the Community Hall, November 22. The Johnny McCuaig Band mixes traditional Canadian East Coast jigs with the modern power of radio rock music. You’ll jump out of your seat to clap and dance along to the band as they rip through rocked up versions of old standards like “Ten Penny Bit” and “Patty’s Leather Breeches” along with some new modern rock anthems like “Here We Go” currently used by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as their take the field fight song. Between songs the band reaches out and connects with the audience in their casual fun way that shows that they not only take their rock music seriously but have a great sense of humour too and know how to
laugh and engage with the crowd. This bagpipe sensation has people groping for superlatives trying to define this “McCuagian Sound”. Try to imagine a band that can seamlessly blend and twist almost every style of popular music together. The Blues mixed with a 70’s groove. A chugging rock guitar interlaced with Scottish Bagpipes. A Country train with a melodic voice that pulls you in without choice. The Johnny McCuaig Band is positive, on the edge (and sometimes over!), experimental, sexy and definitely something not to be missed. It’s not Celtic. It’s not Pop. It’s not Alternative. It’s everything. The Johnny McCuaig Band hits the Biggar Community Hall Friday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available at de Moissac Jewellers.
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Christmas is approaching. A time of good will and cheer. Peace among men. However, when it comes to the relations between the federal and provincial governments it’s probably safe to say that will not be the case. Scott Moe and Justin Trudeau are unlikely to exchange amicable greetings of the season. Because our Premier went to Ottawa to stick up for Saskatchewanians and had the door firmly close on his suggestions. It seems when the Prime Minister talks about hearing the concerns of Western Canadians and working on solutions with them it simply means “do it my way”. Alberta is now talking about establishing their own penion plan, pulling out of the CPP -- similar to what the province of Quebec does. That may even be a good solution for Saskatchewan. Premier Moe is going to continue to promote the province and its interests particularly in the trade arena. That illustrates the resilience of this province: don’t wait for someone else, do it yourself. No doubt we can market our own products; take care of our carbon emissions and still manage to maintain our way of life. All without the help of a federal government who is deserting us once again. P.H. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE WELCOME
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Greek gods vs Roman gods “I need to escape”, was the email I received one morning. It was my cousin which meant that she needed a vacation. I replied, “Where would you like to go? It’s a big world.” After some research and back and forth emails we settled on Italy. Now that we have booked the trip we are getting excited and buying guide books and looking at tours and making plans. It goes without saying that this is a country with a lot of history. One of the stops is Rome -- think Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Appian Way, the Vatican. It seems Rome has a sculpture on every cor-
ner much like Vancouver has a Starbucks. There are pagan sites as well as religious landmarks to see. So, just what is the difference between Greek gods and Roman gods? It is easy to get them mixed up which only serves to add to the confusion. When you think of the most powerful god the first one that comes to mind is Zeus. He is a Greek god, the most powerful Roman god is Jupiter. Greek culture came first. About a millennium before the Romans. It was when the Romans captured the Hellenistic regime that the adopted the idea of gods. They changed the names with
Ceres, Minerva, Diana, the exception of the god Mars, Apollo, and Venus. of music and poetry -The Romans tended Apollo. to name their gods Greek gods are: Zeus, after stars or planets. Poseidon, Hestia, These deiHermes, ties carried Hera, symbolisms Haphaesto human tus, characterisHades, tics. Roman Dionysus, gods focused Demeter, on politiAthena, cal, moral Artemis, or military Ares, characterisApollo tics as they and Aphoften dealt rodite. Roman with wars. gods are: They are Jupiter, often depictNeptune, ed wearing Vesta, armour Peggy Hasein Mercury, or being Juno, armed. Compare this with Greek Vulcan, Pluto, Liber,
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gods who are depicted as being creative and poetic wearing beautiful clothes. Greeks concentrated on words and beauty based on the mortal and his deeds. Roman gods concentrated on action and practicality. Roman gods are defenders of justice, protectors on humankind and its rights. It all sounds righteous and saintly but in reality the Romans were depraved, violent and very unfair. Take, for example, the story of Medusa who was raped in Minerva’s Temple by Neptune and was transformed into a hideous beast. There are numerous other incidents in which violence
occurs yet the Romans consider their gods to be fair and kind. Ares and Mars: Ares is the Greek god of war. He is the rebel of the Pantheon (which will be one of the sites to see). He was strong, arrogant and enjoyed bloodshed. Mars was the god of war, agriculture, fertility for the Romans. How the Romans linked war, agriculture and fertility to one god is a mystery to me. Mars is the protector of Rome and has more respect than Ares. There are many parallels between the two cultures yet many divisions. Hopefully I can keep them straight when visiting various archaeological sites next year.
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Be it ever so humble Quite a few years ago, in the Aldershot camp kind of full of himself where we were billeted, and wanting to impress and the first thing that some readers about his we knew we were sent “eventful” life,Y.T. sent all over England while an article they put that in to the ancient army Biggar camp back Indepentogether. dent titled Y.T. went “Going down to OverDevonshire seas!” where the It was Mason fammebbe ily came alright, from, and and did where my tell of brother a time Walt was where stationed a lot of with 407 us were Squadron looking Bob Mason at a place at a very the RCAF uncertain types had future. But it wouldn’t aptly named “Chivener be fair to claim that this on Mud” eventful thing compared After things around in any way to the optiAldershot had quieted mistic security of coming down a bit we went back home ever again! there and were put on There may be people a troop train bound all over who doubt this for Scotland (where we way of thinking, but for had landed some time all the often portrayed before!). From Greenock “dramatic” occurrences we boarded the Queen of WWII (any war as Mary and were bound for far as that goes!) none New York! was more valued by the And what a different people who were there trip! Whereas, on the than the news that they way over on the Aquitawere coming home! nia, there had been 20 Sure we met and some thousand men admired a lot of people jammed on it, all the in the forces, got to know way down to “G” deck a lot of things, like how (the one Y.T. was on!), to get along with the the Queen Mary trip had sometimes overstern only three thousand or rank and file, and faced so. up to a few confusing I think we were in a problems. But nothing luxurious cabin on “A” that anyone did or said deck, had excellent meals was anything compared and often took a carefree to the long awaited messtroll, really enjoying the sage that the war was trip. over! Because there were After he had finally some 2,000 American “joined up”, Y.T.’s goal soldiers aboard, as the had been to actively big ship approached the defend our Canadian Statue of Liberty, a diriway of life. And as the gible (with music) and a Pacific Theatre of WWII couple of ferries, loaded was still active after V.E. with people, came out to (Victory in Europe) he, meet us. Honestly I think along with many oththey figured there were ers, volunteered to go on only U.S.A. types on the what was then known as ship! “The Far East Force”. We docked (via tug Our regiment had boats) at Pier 98 and moved back into the it took some time to Dutch town of Nijverdal, unload, but after a bit and had nothing much we were bussed over to to do, so away we went! a magnificent feast supWe said goodbye to our plied by The Canadian friends and climbed into Women’s Club of New the big truck that drove York (one lady told me us to Brussels where that at that time they we were put on a DC-3 had 10,000 members!). (seatless!) cargo plane Then we were hustled to that flew us back to Eng- a troop train and rushed land! off to Canada. It just so happened that Quite a few fellows got no sooner had we got off at Toronto, one was there than some military a young officer whose hot-heads started a riot father was a General. But
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in a short while our train took off for the West. There was dew on the early morning grass when it pulled into the Regina fair grounds just behind the big Grain Show Building, and the only noise we heard was the grumbling of some guy who had expected a huge welcoming party! We didn’t have long to wait! We were marched into the big building to where hundreds of people had gathered in secret - a wonderful homecoming! Y.T., not wanting to worry his folks about going to fight the Japanese forces in the Pacific, had written a few letters home, and asked a friend of his to mail one every week. So there was certainly no one in that crowd to greet him! There was a radio newsman though, who asked Y.T. a few questions which I am sure no one remembers! Later on that same day a whole bunch if us were crowded into an old sleeping car and sent to Saskatoon. If I remember right, we talked all night until we arrived in Saskatoon, lunched in the basement service centre of the old station, and at 5 p.m. jumped on the train and headed for Tessier. One of our old neighbours who happened to be at the station, drove me home and let me off at the foot of the lane! Mebbe one of the real benefits of Y.T. scribbling this down is that when he gets old and forgetful, he can read about it again and relive the next little while. The folks somehow kept the farm going while Walt and I had been away, all the time knowing that they might never see us again. Everyone seemed to be overjoyed that we had returned and they sure made us feel more fulfilled than when we had left years before! But all this has been only our side of the story! All though the penny-pinching, “make do with what you’ve got” toughest times in Saskatchewan, our parents had cared for and taught us that it is the consideration of others that really counts in life! And all through those rough years, although they had little else, they had prided themselves about
their three sons. In the very worst of economic times they had helped them to grow to be the right-loving men most people admired. And then watched as some of them went thousands of miles away to fight in a
war that few of us understood! How about them? We were glad to be home and Y.T. knew how glad we were! But we didn’t really understand how they must have felt until, years later, Phyl-
lis and Y.T. watched our children go. So here we are (in 2019 A.D.) scribbling a few lines about an attitude that the reader already has - or should have! After all, we do come from Saskatchewan, eh?
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Social Media minefield While there is much that is positive about social media in terms of staying connected with friends, or being in touch with like-minded people in terms of hobbies and interests, it is far from an ideal medium for news about happenings in our world. Far too quickly discussion can become little more than rhetoric, hyperbole, and outright nonsense. Wading through the straw to find the kernels of truth and fact can be a tiring process that frankly is often not worth the effort. We may live in a time that affords us the greatest access to information ever, but it does not assure us of its accuracy. In that regard we need to be particularly vigilant in assessing what we take in in terms of background and fact on issues, if we are to have an informed position. That is where I feel
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we are today in terms of Western alienation. The squeaky wheel of those suggesting separation are getting play, but whether they should be is another question. They rail against the transfer payments that go to Quebec, which in the short contest of the last decade look extreme. But, the grey hairs in my moustache mean I have lived long enough to remember Saskatchewan happily cashing transfer cheques headed this way for years too. Every province has received payments at one point. That is the essence of being part of a confederation where a mechanism to spread wealth exists. And of course equalization payments do not involve wealthy provinces making direct payments to poor provinces. The money comes from the federal treasury. Then there is the current downturn in the Canadian oil sector, and the displeasure with the inability of pipelines now seen as the sector’s salvation built. Of course when oil was
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The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held October 15, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Alan Boyle, Penny McCallum, Kevin McNicholls, Kirk Sherbino, Edward Young, and Ivan Young. Devon Ambrose from Solarcor Energy Inc. came to discuss the SaskPower Net Metering Program and the Town’s involvement with the program. Council resolved that the following financial reports for September, 2019 be accepted as presented: Bank Reconciliation; Statement of Financial Activities. Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $59,862.88, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $48,524.39, be
approved. Council resolved that the following correspondence be accepted for Council’s information and filed: Biggar Library - September 30, 2019 Minutes; Landfill Report -Third Quarter 2019; Biggar and District Credit Union - Sidewalk Blockades; Cargill Change of Ownership; Steve Poirier - Property Concerns; Carbon Tax Totals 2019. Council resolved that invoice No. 1302 from Solarcor Energy Inc. for the installation of solar panels at the Community Hall in the amount of $21,846.86, be approved for payment. Council resolved that the Town’s signing authorities execute the contract to sell Lot 7 Block 68 Plan 102029880 in the amount of $55,000 plus tax.
• Councillors Boyle and Sherbino declared a conflict of interest and left Council Chambers at 8:25 p.m. Council resolved that the correspondence from the Biggar School of Dance requesting a reduction on the rental rate of the Community Hall for their event which was held October 25, in the amount of 50 per cent of the rental rate, be approved in accordance with Policy C(8) - The Community Organizations Rental Refunds Policy. • Councillors Boyle and Sherbino returned to Council Chambers at 8:29 p.m. Council resolved that the Lottery License Application dated October 10, 2019 from the Biggar New Horizons, be approved. • Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
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Lawyers and law students make contributions to war effort During WWI, lawyers from across Canada gave up their practices and law students from across Canada put their aspirations of becoming lawyers on pause, to enlist for service overseas with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Over 550 of those lawyers and law students were killed or died of wounds or causes attributed to their service. Many others came back either physically or mentally scarred. The situations was no different in Saskatchewan than it was in the rest of Canada. By December of 1918, no fewer than 77 lawyers and 158 law students from Saskatchewan had enlisted for service overseas. At least 14 of these lawyers and 38 of these law students were killed in action or died of wounds or causes attributed to their service. The law students from Saskatchewan that enlisted included a future Prime Minister of Canada, a gifted amateur cartoonist and one of the most gifted hockey players of the day. Many of them were born in what became the Province of Saskatchewan, but others had come to the West to make a new life for themselves. All of them had dreams of becoming members of the legal profession that were put aside so that they could serve. One hundred years ago this year, the war was over and the first of the cadre of law students from across Canada who
had gone overseas in WWI and returned were admitted to the legal profession. As joyous an occasion as it was for them and their families, it is likely that as they were being admitted and beginning their careers, they paused and thought of their friends and colleagues who were not so fortunate as to have survive the war to see their own dreams of becoming lawyers fulfilled. Had the 38 Saskatchewan law students that were lost in WWI lived, they would almost certainly have been admitted to the profession beginning in 1919. The Law Society of Saskatchewan supported the war effort, for example, counting service with the CEF as service under articles and waiving examinations for law students who enlisted. In honour of their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families, the Benchers of the Law Society of Saskatchewan will grant honourary memberships to each of the 38 students-at-law and law students next year to those who were killed or who died of wounds of causes attributed to their service in WWI. The youngest of the law students being admitted was 18 years old when he died. Two were in their (very) early 30s. The rest were in their 20s, some barely. Many are buried in graveyards scattered across England, France and Belgium but 14 of them have no known graves and are, along
with tens of thousands of other Canadians, memorialized on the Vimy Memorial and the Menin Gate. All of them left behind families who loved them and felt the pain of their loss. E. Patrick Shea, LSM, CS approached the Law Society of Saskatchewan with the idea to honour the law students from Saskatchewan, including those who were lost in WWI. Mr. Shea conducted research on his own and arranged for similar projects in other law societies. This project wouldn’t have been possible without him. As a former officer in the Canadian Forces reserves, Mr. Shea did it as a labour of love at no charge. Mr. Shea is a partner in the Gowling WLG’s Toronto office, practising in the area of commercial law with a focus on the areas of bankruptcy and insolvency. He is also a licensed pilot and a former officer in the Canadian Forces reserves. He is the secretary for the 48th Highlanders of Canada’s Regimental Senate, the RCAF Foundation and the Rangers’ Foundation. Mr. Shea has been awarded two Minister of Veteran’s Affairs Commendations for his work to commemorate veterans of WWI and WWII. Roll call: Captain Edward Lyman Abbott, MC; Lieutenant Elton Culbert Allin; Captain Fred Everest Banbury, DSC; Driver Lloyd Ashley Banbury; Private
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Hoogeveen nabs Rookie of Year; Most Improved racing awards Local racer Hayden Hoogeveen has had a huge year, finishing up the season at the Saskatoon Stock Car Club awards banquet with Rookie of the Year, and Most Improved honours. Hayden was awarded Rookie of the Year by points earned as well as being voted Most Improved Driver by fellow competitors. Son of Erin and Jeff
Hoogeveen, Hayden has taken his talents to a higher level this year, graduating from the Bandolero junior classes to the bigger, faster Legend cars. Hayden was allowed to move up early at age 13 into the Legend class at Wyant Group Raceway because of his two years of Bandolero racing experience. The spec series Legend cars are 5/8-scale replicas of cars from the 1930s and ‘40s, with engines around the 1,200cc size with roughly 140 horsepower, with adjustable camber and caster, ride height, spring rates, wheelbase, and gearing. Overall parity makes for exciting and competitive racing, putting the skill of the driver
as the deciding factor. Legend cars are one step closer to the bigbore Late model cars, and have in the past featured current NASCAR drivers Reed Sorenson, Kyle and Kurt Busch,
Joey Logano, to name but a few. Hayden finished his first season in the Legend class with a fourth overall in points earned. Congratulations, Hayden!
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Biggar Bowling Scores by Diane Misener Bowlasaurus: Girl’s High Single Jack Moore, 68; Boy’s High Single Harlan Tilley, 69. Pee Wee: Boy’s High Single Josh Heimbecker, 117; Boy’s High Double Josh Heimbecker, 233. Bantam: Girl’s High Single Isabelle Hoffman, 137; Girls High Triple Isabelle Hoffman, 239; Boy’s High Single Dominic Raschke, 135; Boy’s High Triple Dominic Raschke, 341. Junior: Girl’s High Single Kiersten Raschke, 233; Girl’s High Triple
Jayla Boobyer, 581; Boy’s High Single Noah Park, 202; Boy’s High Triple Sawyer Heimbecker, 496. Senior: Girl’s High Single Hailey Boobyer, 193; Girl’s High Triple Hailey Boobyer, 531; Boy’s High Single Julian Heimbecker, 212; Boy’s High Triple Julian Heimbecker, 559.
Monday Mixed League: Women’s High Single Cindy Watson, 204; Women’s High Triple Cindy Watson, 552; Men’s High Single Greg Love, 265; Men’s High Triple Greg Love, 600. Thursday Senior League: Women’s High Single Donna Eckart, 226; Women’s High Triple Bonnie Roesch, 510; Men’s High Single Jack Eckart, 175; Men’s High Triple Jack Eckart, 483.
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Cranberry Pistachio Banana Bread Since my last column entry was all about quick breads, I thought it would be appropriate to share one of our family favourite recipes. I am certain that we all have made a banana bread in our lifetimes, but this one embraces the spirit of the season by including cranberries and pistachio nuts. Enjoy!
Cranberry Pistachio Banana Bread Makes two loaves “The half slice of banana on the top of the loaf gives this loaf a unique recognizable presentation” 1/2 cup butter, room temChef Dez perature; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar;
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4 eggs; 2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (approximately 4-6); 3 cups flour; 4 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups cranberries, roughly chopped, thawed if frozen; 1.5 (one and one half) cups shelled salted pistachio nuts, left whole; 1 yellow banana, sliced in half lengthwise. 1.) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare two standard bread loaf pans by spraying with baking spray. 2.) Beat the butter and both sugars together
How to give back to seniors in your community
The strongest communities tend to be those in which members make a concerted effort to give as much as they get. Giving back to one’s community can foster strong relationships with fellow residents and ensure that everyone, including the less fortunate, is in position to live happy, healthy lives. Certain people in a community may be more vulnerable to issues that can adversely affect quality of life than others. For example, the National Institute on Aging notes that, as men and women age, many are alone more often than when they were younger, leaving them vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness. Such feelings can prove very harmful to their health, potentially contributing to problems such as depression, cognitive decline and heart disease. Volunteering to help the aging members of one’s community is a great way to give back,
and such efforts can prove rewarding for both seniors and the volunteers who lend them a hand. • Pull an extra chair up to the dinner table. Many a meaningful connection has been made and maintained over the dinner table. Breaking bread with a senior from your community is a great way to foster such connections and provide an avenue for social interaction for seniors. Seniors who live alone might not enjoy cooking for one each night, but they might jump at the chance to eat dinner with a neighbor and even help prepare the meal. Invite a senior over once per week, encouraging them to share stories about their lives as well as how the community has developed over the years. • Help seniors manage their finances. Many seniors struggle to manage their finances, as laws regarding taxes and investing are subject to routine changes. A little
help in this area can go a long way for seniors. Adults who want to help but don’t know where to begin can do the legwork for their aging neighbors. Contact agencies such as AARP to determine if there are any financial assistance programs that can help seniors effectively manage their money and take advantage of age-specific perks, such as programs that may help seniors lower their energy costs. • Offer to help around the house. Seniors who reside in single-family homes may not be able to keep up with routine home maintenance. Neighbors who want to help can offer to mow the lawn, tend to the landscaping and tidy up inside. Keep an eye open for other issues, such as clogged gutters, that can be fixed easily but prove costly if they go ignored. Helping aging neighbors is a great way to give back and build strong communities.
with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined, approximately two minutes. Turn the speed to med-low and add one egg at a time until all four eggs are completely blended in. Stir in the mashed bananas. 3.) In a large separate bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and stir to combine. Add the cranberries and pistachios to this dry mixture to coat them with flour. 4.) Add the wet egg/ sugar/banana mixture to the dry ingredients and fold together until just combined – do not overmix. 5.) Divide the batter between the two loaf pans and smooth out until even. 6.) Place half of the yellow banana (cut side down) on the batter in each of the pans and bake for approximately 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 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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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 Tis the season at the Biggar Museum & Gallery: November 15, Christmas Magic Silent auction will be open! Special this year, Donors Reveal Night for all those who donated gifts for the Silent Auction, Friday, November 15, 6:00 - 9:00; November 28: cookies for sale at Pharmasave; Friday, November 29, 5:00 - 7:00 Festival of Lights Hay rides, Free hot chocolate and $3 Hot Dogs! 46c3 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19: Come out and celebrate Canadian Music with local performers at the Biggar Majestic Theatre. A little bit of music for everyone! Concerts at 12 noon and 7:00 p.m.; silver collection; proceeds to the Theatre 45c2 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 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.
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40c4 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: Christmas Magic Silent Auction will be from November 15 until December 7. Our volunteers will be calling and inviting businesses ande individuals to donate items, certificates, food items and handmade items. In order to include your donation in the splendor of the Christmas Wonderland in the gallery, we ask that donations be received by Friday, November 5; tax receipts will be issued for all purchases over $10. Please call 306948-3451 for more information 44c5
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" Pee Wee Nats thump Lazers . . . Biggar Pee Wee Nationals hosted Unity, November 10, putting in a pretty convincing win on the afternoon. A 7-3 win, the Nats were dominant. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
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Part-time: Customer Service Assistant We are looking for a Team player that is willing to be an essential part of welcoming members/customers and help facilitate an easy check out process as a cashier ensuring they found everything they needed. You will play an integral role in helping execute merchandising, stocking, rotating and pricing items within the store. The position will require the right candidate to be able to lift-up to 50 lbs, along with standing for long periods of time, reaching, bending, lifting and carrying are all requirements of the position. Forklift operations will be required from time to time and training will be given to the right candidate. As a local Co-op we strive to find staff that are willing to train in various aspects of the Cooperative and to continue to grow, develop and succeed further within the organisation. Closing date: November 15th, 2019 If you feel you have the requirements that we are looking for please send your resume to: Ted Craig, - Manager Duperow Co-operative Association Ltd. Address: Box 8, Duperow, SK, S0K 1L0 Email: duperowco-op@sasktel.net
Biggar Nationals played Kerrobert Tigers on Friday, November 8 with Biggar taking the win 8-5. Scoring Summary First period: Nats at 13:41, Dylan Smith from Brett Novak and Nathan Hawkins. Tigers at 11:58 (PP), Miles Warkentine from Quenton Murphy and Kayle Tosh. Tigers at 11:39, Tyson Wuttunee from Matt Mitchell. Nats at 5:38 Dylan Haynes from Keaton Silvernagle. Second period: Nats at 18:18, Justin Edin from Curtis Piecowye and Mitchell Dilosa. Nats at 12:58, Dylan Smith from Chris Henry. Tigers at 7:24 (PP), Miles Warkentine from Tyson Wuttunee and Kayle Tosh. Tigers at 2:48,
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SCORING Biggar Nationals Kerrobert Tigers
1 2 2
2 3 2
SHOTS Biggar Nationals Kerrobert Tigers
3 14
19 12 11 12
POWER PLAYS Biggar Nationals Kerrobert Tigers
1 for 5 3 for 7
Tylo Anderson. Nats at 0:38, Brett Novak From Dylan Smith and Chris Henry. Third period: Nats at 17:31 (PP), Clark McNulty from Kyle Dilosa and Justin Edin. Tigers at 13:58 (PP), Miles Warkentine from James Semilet and Ryan Freed. Nats at 2:44, Dylan Smith From Chris Henry and Brett Novak. Nats at 1:21 (EN), Tanner Braun. Penalty Summary First period: Nats at 12:31, Kyle Dilsoa for slashing (2). Nats at 7:39, Cody Danychuk for hooking (2). Tigers at 0:16, Miles Warkentine
3 3 1
TOTAL 8 5 34 37
for Hooking (2). Second Period: Nats at 15:15, Derek Argue for cross checking (2). Nats at 8:01, Curtis Piecowye for roughing (2). Tigers at 5:40, Dawson Morrell for holding (2). Third period: Tigers at 18:56, Tylo Anderson for cross checking (2). Tigers at 18:44, Dillon Beaudien for Tripping (2). Nats at 15:40, Keaton Silvernagle for hooking (2). Nats at 14:15, Cody Danychuk for roughing (2). Tigers at 8:35, Ryder Kissick for roughing (2). Nats at 1:53, Ryan Robillard for cross checking (2).
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Josh, Ryan, Allen . . . Who are these guys? Unless you’re an avid fan wonder if the former of the National Football NFL MVP will regain his League, follow the likes job when he regains his of Peter King, Adam health. Scheffer and Denver Pro FootBroncos ball Focus added to on Twitter, the nameand know game obscure confusion things like midway sack leadthrough ers and the this seaNFL’s best son by at yardsstarting after-catch, Brandon it might be Allen at a little testy quarterto keep track back after of some of Joe Flacco the newer went stars in the down Bruce Penton league. with an Between injury. the Allens and the JoshSo, if you’re keeping es, not to mention the track, there are three occasional Ryan, it’s hard Allens at QB - Josh, Kyle to keep track of the name and Brandon - plus an of the latest star of your Allen at defensive end. favourite team. There are three Joshes We can start with the two Allens and a Rosen. most famous of all for And two QB Ryans. this name-game exerThankfully, there’s only cise, Matt Ryan, the allone QB Lamar (Jackson) pro quarterback of the of note and only one Atlanta Falcons who led Deshaun (Watson). his team to the infamous And Patriot fans will ’28-3’ Super Bowl game be quick to remind you in 2017 where the Falthere’s only one Tom cons blew that big lead Brady. and suffered a 34-28 set- • A flashback note from back at the hands of the Scott Ostler of the San New England Patriots. Francisco Chronicle: Another ‘Ryan’ of note “A flight attendant asks at the QB position is then-heavyweight champ Tannehill, a former first- Muhammad Ali to round draft choice of fasten his seatbelt. Ali: Miami Dolphins who has ‘Superman don’t need now assumed the startno seat belt.’ Flight ing role with Tennessee attendant: ‘Superman Titans. don’t need no airplane.’” Buffalo’s quarterback • Patti Dawn Swansis a sophomore named son, aka the River City Josh Allen, who is getRenegade, on Randy ting great acclaim for Carlyle’s clean living: bringing the Bills back “The sole blot on Kitty’s to respectability and a file was a pee test that potential playoff spot proved faulty at the this year. He is not to be world hockey champiconfused with the Josh onships. The only way Allen who is a defensive Kitty could have possiend with Jacksonville bly failed a drug test is if Jaguars. When those two the squints were looking teams play, Josh Allen for residue from a glazed the defender has his donut.” sights set on sacking his • Florida Atlantic football namesake at QB. coach Lane Kiffin, to Kyle Allen is no relaESPN, after Conference tion to the Josh Allens USA fined him $5,000 mentioned above, but he for tweeting a doctored is the new quarterback photo that depicted onhopeful for Carolina field officials as being Panthers, who lost their blind: “We have freedom starter, Cam Newton, to of speech, but I guess a shoulder injury earlier around here there’s no this year. The Panthers such thing as freedom to won five of the first six tweet.” games started by Allen in • Swansson again: “The Newton’s stead and fans only sure thing in sports
Penton on sports
is that TSN and Sportsnet will talk about Auston Matthews more than the Pope talks about Jesus.” • Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen: “A good SNL sketch would be Bill Belichick interacting with little kids as a mall Santa.” • Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com (Hampton, Va.): “In a year, the Golden State Warriors’ lineup has gone from a Who’s Who to “who’s that?” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “The Golden State Warriors,
in barely six months, have gone from being the Beatles of basketball to . . . The Who?” • Norman Chad of the Washington Post on Twitter: “(Jets coach) Adam Gase always puts a play chart over his mouth. Uh, you don’t have to do that, Coach – no one cares what you are going to call.” • Comedy writer Brad Dickson, on an unnamed college football team being so sad that “the school fight song is by Sarah McLachlan.” • RJ Currie of sports-
deke.com: “The world’s largest bra was recently unveiled in London to promote breast cancer awareness - size 1222B! And Calgary thinks on Nov. 24 they’re hosting a big Cup?” • Another one from Perry: “Scientists are experimenting with psychedelic drugs in an effort to erase bad memories and thus prevent the triggering of depression. Rumour has it they plan to test it out on Bengals fans.” • Chad again via Twitter, on the spectre of Lions
QB Matthew Stafford amassing 60,000 career passing yards without ever winning a playoff game: “This recalls Marco Polo, who travelled nearly 75,000 miles without ever using frequent-flyer points.” • Another one from Chad: “IOC is short for International Olympic Committee, NCAA is short for National Collegiate Athletic Association and FIFA is short for Corrupt to the Core.” • Care to comment? E-mail brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca.
Nats lose to Hawks
Biggar National, Dylan Smith, gets a shot off while two Hafford Hawks look to defend, November 9 at the Jubilee. Smith came off a three-goal, one assist
night in Kerrobert the evening before for a 8-5 win, knotting up a goal and an assist against the Hawks at home. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)
The Nats played Hafford Hawks on Saturday, November 9 resulting in a win for Hafford. Scoring Summary First period: Hawks at 17:14 (PP), Austin Shumanski from Scott Thomson and Jeremy Boyer. Nats at 9:58, Justin Edin from Clark McNulty and Kyle Dilosa. Nats at 8:04 (SH), Dylan Smith and Chris Henry. Second period: Hawks at 12:33, Brandon Lesko from Scott Linnell and Kobe Kindrachuck.
ett For Interference (2). Second period: Hawks at 19:05, Scott Linnell for interference (2). Hawks at 2:07, Austin Shumanski for inter-
Third period: Hawks at 13:44 (PP), Jorden Braid from Ryan Schaefer and Jeremy Boyer. Nats at 9:55, Brett Novak from Dylan Smith and Cody Danychuk. Hawks at 8:32 (PP), Jorden Braid from Jeremy Boyer and Scott Linnell. Penalty Summary First period: Nats at 19:09, Kyle Dilosa for Tripping (2). Hawks at 13:43, Andrew Galambos for boarding (2). Nats at 9:15, Clark McNulty for hooking (2). Hawks at 0:00, Kyle Riv-
ference (2). Third period: Nats at 15:02, Brett Novak for hooking (2). Nats at 9:12, Cody Danychuk for hooking.
SCORING Biggar Nationals Hafford Hawks
1 2 1
2 0 1
3 1 2
SHOTS Biggar Nationals Hafford Hawks
10 7 6 20 14 9
POWER PLAYS Biggar Nationals Hafford Hawks
0 for 4 3 for 4
TOTAL 3 4 23 43
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