Luseland’s own Adrian Halter wins awards
This story is based on an article that first appeared in the University of Regina’s Degrees magazine.
The dreams of a young man who grew up in the town of Luseland have come true. Luseland’s own Adrian Halter is now an award-winning filmmaker, and the director of a six-episode documentary series, entitled Flat Out Food.
Adrian produced the series, along with Jenn Sharp. The series is based on Jenn’s book “Flat Out Delicious: Your Definitive Guide to Saskatchewan’s Food Artisans”. Throughout the series they visit a grain farmer, cattle ranchers and beekeepers from all over the province. Each episode ends with a delicious meal created using the highlighted ingredient.
Adrian’s achievement won the Ruth Shaw Award at Yorkton’s International Film Festival. As a kid, he said he spent a lot of time with his imagination. His young uncles encouraged his stories, and his dad played a huge role in encouraging his artistic side. Young Adrian created a story, but there was one problem; he needed a camera.
At the age of 11, he started his own lawn mowing service, and by the time he was 14 had earned enough money to buy his first vid-
eo camera. Adrian, now a popular director and producer at HalterMedia, still keeps that camera on a shelf.
He used that camcorder to make his first documentary while on a two week class trip to Europe. Money was in short supply, but that didn’t discourage young Adrian from pursuing his dreams. He mowed lawns, worked in a chicken barn, bagged groceries, delivered newspapers and participated in class fundraisers, all of which made his trip to Europe possible.
Adrian said his first documentary “sealed my career right there and then”.
After high school, he attended the University of Regina, and went on into film school during his second year. It was there that he met his future wife, Becky. Mark Wihak, one of his professors at the U of R, said, “He’s built his own business from the ground up, and every year you can see it grow. That requires a lot of hard work, attention to detail and ambition. He is a really nice guy and easy to get along with.”
Adrian graduated with his BFA in Film Production in 2010 and incorporated his production company, HalterMedia the following year. It was his talent, drive and persistence that led to Adrian’s success. Although he had always
thought he would eventually move to Toronto, plans changed after he and his wife had their three children in 2014, 2017 and 2020.
“Suddenly making it big in Toronto was no longer a priority. What became more important to me was being able to be a good dad and a good husband,” Adrian said. During this time he lent his talents to a number of organizations and served two years as vice-president on the board of SaskCulture and ran youth video workshops.
While working on commercial content for the Canadian Western Agribition, he connected with Jenn Sharp. They started brainstorming on how to turn her book into a TV series, and never looked back.
Jenn said Adrian “not only has a creative eye, but he’s also an avid home-cook and gardener who’s been watching food documentaries for years. He’s always striving to put out the best quality work possible and it shows.” Everyone involved was pleased to see the program recognized by the Yorktown Film Festival.
“I made the right decision to build my career at home,” Adrian said. Viewers of Flat Out Food couldn’t agree more, and the folks in his hometown of Luseland are cheering him on all the way.
JOAN JANZEN
Your Southwest Media Group
Award winning filmmaker Adrian Halter grew up in Luseland. | PHOTO FROM DEGREES MAGAZINE
Program
We are excited to tell you about a new program in Kindersley called FoodMesh, a collaboration between Kindersley Christian Fellowship and Buy-Low Foods. This program makes free groceries available to individuals in need by collecting surplus food and groceries from local stores.
Please see the details below on how you can access this program and get free groceries. Everyone is welcome and this program is operating every week.
When: Every week on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Christian Fellowship Church (East Door) 800 - 12th Ave. E., Kindersley, SK
Please bring a grocery bag or box with you.
For more information, please contact Kindersley Christian Fellowship at 306-463-6146 or Barb at 306-460-9304.
CEO at Synergy Credit Union celebrates 40th anniversary
JOAN JANZEN Your Southwest Media Group
Glenn Stang, CEO at Synergy Credit Union, celebrated his 40th anniversary in the credit union system. Glenn started his career with the credit union in September of 1981 as a teller.
“My original intention was to work for one year to save enough money to begin post-secondary education,” Glenn said. Although he had planned on becoming a lawyer, “Over 40 years later, here I am the CEO at Synergy Credit Union,” he noted.
It’s obvious the credit union system has been good to Glenn, enabling him to develop skills and leadership abilities through various roles and formalized training. Those roles included working in both Luseland and Macklin for three years, Rosetown for ten years, and Lloydminster for 24 years.
“I also did some consulting work for Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (CUDGC) and SaskCentral that I feel really catapulted my career within the system,” he said.
Glenn is a firm believer in lifelong learning. Throughout his extensive career he completed online studies with the Credit Union Institute of Canada, the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners, and the Canadian Investment funds.
“I achieved my Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation through Credit Union
Executives Society and recently became a certified professional director (Pro.Dir designation) through Governance Solutions,” he explained.
Glenn also served a three-year term on the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) board and continued on to a second three-year term on a tri-provincial technology board. He appreciates that the credit union system believes in supporting and building strong communities, and is full of great people who share those values.
“The system has invested in me, developing my skills and leadership so that I can teach, lead and assist others to do the same in the future,” Glenn said. “It is all a cycle that repeats.”
When he’s not at work, Glenn continues to support his community. He was a Kinsmen
for 25 years, coached minor hockey for 17 years, volunteered at the Olive Tree, 100 men’s club and sat on the boards for Wheatland Regional Centre, Lloydminster Interval Home, Lloydminster Economic Development, Downtown District Improvement, Lloydminster Chamber of Com-
merce, and KidSport. It’s an extensive list, but by no means complete. It’s an obvious understatement when Glenn says he enjoys giving back to his community.
Congratulations on your 40th anniversary with the credit union, Glenn.
NOW HIRING Manager Position
The Kerrobert Pioneer Haven Co. Inc. facility is a non-profit organization for assisted living with 29 rooms and employs 14 staff.
Responsibilities:
• Hiring, scheduling, training and supervising staff
• Organizing activities and entertainment for residents
• Preparing reports and attending board meetings
• Interacting with residents and families and keeping them informed
• Promoting the facility in the communities it serves and manage social media
• Day to day operations, ordering supplies
• Reviewing and submitting time sheets to payroll
• On call responsibilities
This is a 6 hour per day position and may include some evening or shift work.Disability and Pension Plan included.
Application Deadline: January 10th, 2022.
Application Process: Please email resumes with expected salary to chad_tetzlaff@hotmail.com
For more information or a full list of job duties please contact Carol Grosskopf at 306-834-2376.
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Too much political gamesmanship at Legislature
BY MURRAY MANDRYK Political Columnist
When it comes to most anything in life, we learn more from losing than winning.
We learn to be gracious and that how we play the game is usually more important than winning it. We carry these lessons into our adult lives.
This makes it puzzling why those who go into politics — people who presumably grew up experiencing the same life lessons as the rest of us did —often to take the need-to-win-at-all-costs approach that they do.
Maybe it’s because politics tends to be an uber-competitive way for adults to earn a living. You have to be pretty committed to a set of beliefs if you want to be involved and the stakes are pretty high when you lose.
Or maybe it is just the defence mechanism one should expect in a business where you likely to get a lot more public criticism than most.
But what seems clear is the desire to winat all costs — to believe that everyone needs to be on your team and that those who may question what you are doing aren’t on
your team—become a big problem this fall for a 14-year-old Saskatchewan Party government.
Consider the reaction of Agriculture Minister David Marit and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer to the Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan after APAS suggested whether it was fair to cite Saskatchewan Crop Insurance costs as the big reason the 202122 deficit vaulted to $2.7 billion at mid-year.
In fairness, Harpauer has a point she and probably should have made better. Added crop insurance debt is a flow-through cost based on summary financial budgeting. But where she was wrong and Merit were wrong was in their response to APAS suggesting it acting out of “ignorance” or “deceit”. APAs was doing its job. For government to suggest this criticism threatens its ability to work with the government in the future is out of bounds. How problematic this was became obvious next week when Premier Scott Moe decided to cozy up to a group he decided he can’t fight —the Unified Grassroots movement that actually unsuccessfully
took this government to court of to stop vaccine passports.
After granting its president Nadine Ness an hour-long phone call both she and Moe described as productive Moe continued to draw fire for giving voice to a group that has posted information on vaccinations his own medical health officers describe as misleading.
Asked about this later, Moe explained that his government listens to all sides on all issues. Government should treat with certain amount of respect, Moe said.
The problem is, none of that has been the case for this government of late.
APAS _ which some in this Sask. Party government clearly view as betraying them by being the least bit critical — clearly didn’t get treated with respect. And any farm or business group fares much better than most others when it comes to access to this government to express concerns.
But why someone like Ness does had little trouble getting the Premier has everything to do with politics being seen as game about winning.
For whatever reason,
Moe and the Sask. Party see Ness’s group as one having a broad-base of support _ one that they don’t want to anger even if what they are advocating flies in face of the government’s own direction guided by public health professionals.
This was not about fairness in granting this group a voice to a group deserved of it.
In fact, many in the medical community are rightly livid the Premier would give a voice to group tied to vaccine misinformation simply it was popularity. But like all too many things in politics, it becomes all about winning, which is often about being seen as popular. It can’t be about this. How you play is the game is actually more important than winning it.
NOW HIRING Cook Position - Part-Time
The Kerrobert Pioneer Haven Co. Inc. facility is a non-profit organization for assisted living with 29 rooms and employs 14 staff.
Pension and Disability insurance after a 13-week probation period.
Includes: Holidays and weekends when needed.
Duties:
1. Provide nutritious, home-cooked breakfast and lunch meals for residents.
2. Provide healthy snacks for residents.
3. Collecting dishes, helping with dishes when needed and maintaining a clean, disinfected kitchen area.
4. Baking and desserts when needed.
5. Accepting grocery orders.
6. Helping with activity set up/take down.
7. Assisting residents when needed.
Requirements:
1. Clean Criminal Record Check.
2. First Aid/CPR and Food Safe are considered assets.
3. Cooking experience in a residential home is considered an asset.
4. Knowledge and experience with Home Cooked style meals.
5. Experience with the elderly is considered an asset.
Application Deadline: December 23rd, 2021.
Application Process: Please email resumes to pioneerhaven@hotmail.com For more information or a full list of job duties please call 306-834-5255.
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You may not have bought an iron for a
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A made in Canada Christmas
Christmas gift, but how about buying something made in Canada? Economists estimate if we spend just one percent more on Canadian goods, we could create 200,000 jobs. It causes one to wonder how many Canadian
products we have in our homes. If a family of four were to empty their home of everything made in China, Honduras, Thailand, India, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Pakistan and Bangladesh, what would be remaining inside? Unfortunately, we might
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find all that remains are their made-in-Canada children, because today, more than half of what we buy is foreign made.
In 2018, a Canadian father-son team started an online site called “Made in Canada”, in an effort to help shoppers find Canadian-made products. They encourage consumers to become knowledgeable about the companies they choose to support so that they can make the most informed choices. You just do a search for whatever item you’re looking for, and the results reveal Canadian products available.
The phrase “Made in Canada” means at least 51% of the total direct costs of manufacturing the product took place in Canada. “Product of Canada” means at least 98 percent of the total costs of manufacturing the product took place in Canada.
You may be surprised by many of the products that are made in Canada. People who enjoy testing their luck with lottery tickets, will be pleased to know that scratch tick-
ets are printed in Winnipeg. Michelin tires are made in Nova Scotia and Paderno cookware was founded in PEI in 1985.
Hillberg & Berk is a Canadian owned company, manufacturing 80% of their jewelry in Regina.
Initially, it will take more time to find everyday products made in Canada, but once shoppers gain this knowledge, they can easily choose to buy Canadian items. While shopping, one woman discovered garden hose attachments from Home Hardware were made in Canada, as well as Crest toothpaste and “Everyday Value” light bulbs were not only made in Canada, but cost less than those made in Mexico.
While shopping on Amazon is convenient, CBC’s marketplace looked into where those free returns end up. They discovered returns cross crossed throughout Ontario, where trailers full of returns arrive at liquidators every day. It’s estimated about half of the items go into the landfill, because it costs more to
sell the returned items, than to toss them in the trash. Consumers would be disappointed by this.
Amazon has a donation program for third party sellers, one in the US and one in the UK, but none in Canada. Some returns cover more than 5,000 kilometres before being resold. It’s estimated 5 billion lbs. of returns end up in US landfills each year; no Canadian estimates are available.
A made in Canada Christmas and choosing to shop locally really is a winning combination.
You can contact me at joanjanzen@yahoo.com
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Kerrobert Rec Report
BY BOBBI HEBRON Kerrobert Recreation Director
The spirit of Christmas has descended upon Kerrobert and with it comes laughter, joy and many smiles on the faces of all ages who have been able to enjoy the recent events. The Festival of Trees included hay rides, Christmas music, hot dogs, treat bags and beautifully decorated trees inside and out; a great family event. The Kerrobert Library handed out over 110 craft kits that evening. The Good Old Fashioned Christmas party was enjoyed by many with great music, delicious food and delightful socializing. The Courthouse Restoration Society put in a huge amount of work so that our community could enjoy themselves, thank you to them for putting on such a successful event while ensuring that current safety measures were followed.
Covid Guidelines remain unchanged and in effect to Jan. 31/22
Public Health Measurers & Hockey Sask & Town of Kerrobert
1. Masks must be worn at all indoor public spaces. There are no changes from the previous week.
2. Proof of vaccination or negative test must be shown for volunteer workers and public access to the Kerrobert Museum, Courtroom Gallery, Double Take Out Lounge and all public events held at the PCC. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the proof of vaccination or negative test requirement.
3. Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination by Jan. 10/22 for Affected Persons who are registered with Hockey Saskatchewan within the following age groups :
a. U15 and U18 Male and Female
AA
b. Senior
c. All teams competing in U15, U18 and Senior Hockey Saskatchewan Provincial Playoffs
d. All participants attending Hockey Saskatchewan Sask First Programming
e. All registered team officials of all teams registered with Hockey Saskatchewan
Kerrobert Memorial Arena
Mens Curling League opened this past week with 6 teams attending the first night. We welcome back John and Darlene Gillies, our knowledgeable ice technicians who always go above and
beyond in the curling rink. Thank you to all the curling club members who volunteer their time to put in the ice each year.
KCS staff, Jr. and Sr. coaches will be checking their calendars and booking in times so our youth can get back to curling this year! Thanks to the Curling Clubs commitment to all ages of community curlers, Kerrobert has a curling history to be proud of, stop by and check out all our provincial banners if you need reminding!
Thank you to all those who contribute to the success of the curling rink by donating through on ice advertising, renting the facility or using/volunteering at the Double Take out Lounge. With everyone’s support, we will keep the curling rink going for years to come. Please contact Mark Neumeier at 4947356 or Brennan Murphy at 834-7044 or Drew Heidt at 834-7780 if you are interested in getting involved with Curling in Kerrobert.
If you are interested in booking the skating rink during the Christmas holidays for a Family Skate, the cost is $120/hr. Please call the Recreation Office at 834-2344 or email kerrobert.recdirector@sasktel.net.
Kerrobert Library, Courtroom Art Gallery & Museum
The Kerrobert Library continues to offer many programming opportunities including weekly craft kits. It costs nothing to visit the Library and they are now FINE FREE! Just register for your Library card and get using this incredible facility!
The Festival of Trees and Kerrobert Museum remains open throughout the month of December. Stop in during open office hours to enjoy.
If you are looking for a unique Christmas gift, consider purchasing a Kerrobert History Book for $20 which will also provide operating funds for the Kerrobert Museum.
The Kerrobert Restoration Society is raising funds for the replacement of the front stairs at the Courthouse. If you are interested in learning more or donating, call the Town of Kerrobert at 834-2361.
Kerrobert Football Association
The Kerrobert Football Association is running a major project to install power and lights at the KCS “Bowl”. If you are interested in learning more or donating email kerrobertfootball@gmail.com.
Programming and Events
Call the Recreation office at 834-2344 or 834-8355 for more information on the following:
• Walk this Way – every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am to 11:00am at the PCC
• Shuffle Club – every Monday, 1:30pm at the PCC
• Recreation Hockey teams
• Public Skate and Shinny – check online calendar for more information
• Curling events – Be sure to call if you are interested!
• Festival of Trees – throughout December
As we continue to maneuver through Covid, pockets of people continue to do what they can to keep the spirits of our community upbeat. Their hope for a better tomorrow drive projects forward despite financial challenges and covid concerns. If we continue to work together and support all projects, goals will be achieved. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead.
Stay well friends, show kindness not division and reach out if you are in need of help.
The Festival of Trees runs throughout the month of December at the Kerrobert Courthouse. | PHOTO BY KATE WINQUIST
December Oil And Gas Public Offering Raises
Brett Zerr, Chief
Quinon St. Pierre
Jason Neufeld
$1.4
Gord Thompson
Luke Alberts
Greg Bahm
Jaden Thiessen
Million In Revenue
Chris Kipling
Jace Kissick
Gary Lee
A Total of $13 Million Has Been Raised Todate From Provincial Oil and Gas and Subsurface Minerals Sales
Saskatchewan’s December public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, has generated $1,400,141.85 in revenue for the province, a 53.4 per cent increase over December 2020.
The December sale is the fifth of six oil and gas public offerings scheduled for the 202122 fiscal year. Previous 2021 sales raised $1.9 million in October, $3.1 million in August, $0.5 million in June, and $1.9 million in April.
Of the total 73 parcels posted, 55 received acceptable bids. Total bids covered 4,361 hectares and the average bonus bid was $321 per hectare with the highest acceptable bid at $3,151 per hectare. The Estevan area produced the highest interest, bringing in $913,862.95 for 51 parcels totalling 3,793 hectares.
To-date the province has collected $8.8 million from oil and gas sales and $4.2 million from subsurface minerals for a total of $13 million, with one oil and gas rights sale and one subsurface mineral rights sale remaining for the fiscal year.
The final sale of the current 2021 fiscal year is scheduled for February 1, 2022.
Important Phone Numbers
West Central Crisis Center – 1-306-463-6655
West Central Crisis after hours – 1-306-463-1860 (24 hour line)
Kerrobert Food Bank - 834-2376
Kerrobert Handibus – 834-2361 OR 834-7464
Kerrobert KidSport – 834-2344
Recreation on call phone – 834-8355
Austin Gleave, Adam Franko Neil Kennedy, Koby Reiber Keagan Bazylinski , Kirk Meyer Shane Bardick
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month is Moms and Tots group at 3:00 pm.
From left to right Fire Chief Vic Sittler, Shane Kruesel, Jarret Johnson, Deputy Chief Grant Sittler, Deputy Chief Grant Christison, Michael Bowden.
Missing:
LIBRARY HOURS
Tuesday 10-12, 1-5; Wednesday 2-8 Thursday 10-12, 1-5; Friday 10-1
Steven McMillan, Caleb MacDonald, Cory Turk, Dean Ellis, Devon Lovenuk, Jordan Halter, Kaid Hoffman, Patrick McGrath, Ryan Neumeier, Trent Nienaber, Travis Kennon Tyler Srigley, Ryan Webber
2021 Fall Legislative Sitting Fulfills Government Commitments
As the Fall sitting of the Second Session of the Twenty-Ninth Legislature came to a close today, Premier Scott Moe reflected on the successes and ongoing efforts of the Government of Saskatchewan.
“The pandemic has divided our communities and now is the time for Saskatchewan people to come together in unity,” Moe said. “It’s more important than ever to take the time to listen to one another, and I believe that the people of this province are making great strides as we overcome the challenges this pandemic has created.”
Saskatchewan continues to see a drop in cases following the increase in vaccinations and the mandatory masking and proof of vaccination or negative test requirements implemented this fall. Over 925,000 Saskatchewan residents have now received their first dose of vaccine, including over 37,000, or one-third, of all youth aged five to 11. That is the highest number of vaccine doses administered to five to 11 year olds in the nation. In total thus far, more than 840,000, or 71.3 per cent, of Saskatchewan residents are now fully vaccinated, protecting themselves, as well as their loved ones and communities.
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) have announced aggressive actions to eliminate the COVID-related surgical backlog and achieve a three-month wait time by 2030. A target has been set to perform an additional 7,000 surgeries in 2022-23, over pre-pandemic levels. Volume targets will grow by an additional 6,000 in 2023-24 and 5,000 in 2024-25. In addition, permanent ICU beds will be expanded from 79 to 90 by June 2022 as the first step to better prepare for surges in ICU demand and ensure access to services. The SHA and the Ministry of Health are developing a long-term plan to achieve this target and ensure we have the right mix of critical care services across the province.
Saskatchewan’s economy also continues to show signs of a strong recovery. Employment has now re-
covered to over 98 per cent of its pre-pandemic level, giving Saskatchewan the third lowest unemployment rate in the nation. In addition, off-reserve Indigenous employment was up 11.8 per cent for 12 consecutive months of year-over-year increases - all of which were in full-time jobs. Exports have also increased by 42 per cent in October 2021, compared to October 2020, as global demand for Saskatchewan’s resources and manufactured goods rises. This growth continues to show the strength of the Saskatchewan economy, as more jobs are created and filled and the unemployment rate continues to decline.
Throughout the Fall sitting, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced a number of initiatives aimed at building a safer province and protecting the vulnerable.
Highlights include:
• the creation of safe zones around hospitals and schools to protect people from harassment;
• enhancing efforts to reduce crime through the creation of new Trafficking Response, Warrant Enforcement Suppression and Crime Reduction teams to target gang-related criminal activity, outstanding warrants and areas seeing surges in crime;
• taking steps to protect vulnerable people by strengthening the ability to enforce child and spousal support payments;
• expanding harassment protection provisions in the Saskatchewan Employment Act; and
• introducing new measures to stop the non-consensual distribution of intimate images.
Additionally, the Government of Saskatchewan worked in partnership with the federal government to create more than 600 new child care spaces across the province, while reducing fees for families and increasing wages and training opportunities for child care workers.
In a significant moment in Saskatchewan history, Members of the Legislative Assembly adopted a motion to amend the Saskatchewan Act and the Constitution of Canada. Section 24 of that Act is a relic of an earlier time when Saskatchewan was not treated as an equal partner in Confederation. As a matter of tax policy and business competitiveness, repealing Section 24 will level the playing field for all businesses while supporting Saskatchewan’s autonomy and cementing its place as an equal partner in Confederation. The Government of Saskatchewan looks forward to the future deliberations as it moves to the House of Commons.
Kerrobert HandiBus
The Kerrobert Handibus operates every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for those who are in need of transportation and have a disability (temporary or permanent).
The HandiBus operates within Kerrobert and within 200 km from the corporate limits of the Town of Kerrobert. It will also make a monthly scheduled trip to a community, for no less than six people, upon availability of a driver. The rates are $6/passenger for in town trips.
Please call the Town office for more information at 834-2361.
1. SCIENCE: How long does it take for light to travel from the Sun to Earth?
2. TELEVISION: Which comedian used the catchphrase “one ringie dingie, two ringie dingies” in a TV character sketch?
3. MEASUREMENTS: How many centimeters are equivalent to 100 inches?
4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who is the only president to serve nonconsecutive terms?
5. LANGUAGE: How many languages are spoken in the world today?
6. GOVERNMENT: Which branch of U.S. government is responsible for making laws?
7. SPORTS: Which famous baseball pitcher’s nickname is “The Chairman of the Board”?
8. FOOD & DRINK: What type of food do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles love?
9. GEOGRAPHY: Which ocean does Bermuda lie in?
10. MATH: What is a prime number? © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) I know, dear Lamb, that you don’t like anyone trying to take charge of one of your projects, but try to be a bit more flexible. A new idea could help hasten a positive result.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) I’m sure, like the time-thrifty Taurus that you are, that you’ve done much of your holiday shopping. But don’t relax yet. Wrap those gifts now to save yourself lots of unwanted pressure.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be receptive when a family member or friend asks to confide in you. Your positive reaction could ensure that he or she will have a happy holiday
experience.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t be rushed into wrapping up that workplace problem. Consider leaving it until after the holidays. This way you’ll have the facts you need to reach the right resolution.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’ll get news that will make you glow brighter than the lights of the holiday season. Be sure to use what you learn both carefully and kindly, to avoid giving the wrong impression.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That frayed relationship could be mended in time for the holidays if you were more flexible. Give a little, and you could get back a lot more than you imagined.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Things might not seem to be settling down as quickly as you would prefer. But it might be just a little holiday time flutter. You’ll soon get news that will lead to more stability.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Stop getting so involved in everyone’s personal problems that you lose precious time with loved ones. Remember, even the Supreme Court closes for the holidays.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) All signs point to a bright holiday, with all of those pesky problems finally resolved in your favor. Share the good times with people you love and, of course, who love you.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your plans should not be set in stone and cemented over. Leave some openings in case you need to make changes. Spend the holidays with your nearest and dearest.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Surprise! This holiday finds you on the receiving end of the generosity of those who are usually the recipients of so much that you give so freely and lovingly.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That piece of good news assures that you’ll be swimming in clearer, calmer waters this holiday season. There might be a storm or two ahead, but you’ll weather it all in fine style.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a flair for seeing things as you’d like them to be, as well as a gift for turning your perceptions into reality.
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U.S. House and Senate; 7. Whitey Ford; 8. Pizza; 9. Atlantic.; 10. A number that is only divisible by itself and 1
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In hindsight, pretty good year for sports
After a forgettable 2020, when almost all sports were COVID-halted, and fans were kept away even when the pro sports leagues resumed play (except for the Canadian Football League, which missed an entire season), a shadow of the status quo in the world of sports presented itself to fans in 2021.
And, looking back, it wasn’t that bad a year. So let’s do a quick recap:
— Athlete of the year: Damian Warner of London, Ont., laid claim to the title of world’s greatest athlete by winning the decathlon at the Tokyo Olympics, setting a points record by exceeding the 9,000 mark. Toronto swimmer Penny Oleksiak won three more medals to become the most decorated Canadian Olympian ever, with seven medals.
— Canadian baseball fans saw the emergence of a superstar in Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., who covered first base for the Toronto Blue Jays and created terror for opposing pitchers. Guerrero, only 22, belted 48 home runs and … well, Jays’ fans can hardly wait for the 2022 season. As spectacular as he was at the plate, Guerrero took a back seat in Major League Baseball headlines
to Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese phenom who crushed 46 home runs and also posted a 9-2 pitching record with a 3.18 ERA for the Angels. His pitching/hitting performance was unprecedented in the modern era. Long-suffering Atlanta Braves fans celebrated in early November as the team won its first World Series in 26 years.
— Speaking of long-suffering: How ‘bout those Montreal Canadiens? Their fans were ecstatic as the team made July’s Stanley Cup final (losing, however, to Tampa Bay) for the first time since winning it all in 1993, but languishing among the NHL’s worst teams as the current season got under way.
— Still with hockey, the flashy Oiler, Connor McDavid, continued to prove he’s in a class by himself, scoring highlight-reel goals almost on a weekly basis.
— If 2021 proved one thing, it was that age isn’t much of a deterrent to success. Tom Brady at age 43 led Tampa Bay Bucs to the Super Bowl in February, and 50-year-old Phil Mickelson became the oldest golfer ever to win a major title, taking the PGA championship at Kiawah Island in May.
— The biggest golf story of the year, however, was Tiger Woods’ car crash in February, which resulted in injuries so serious that the competitive career of the greatest golfer of all time is likely over. What isn’t over, though, is the continued ascension of Canadian golf stars on the PGA Tour, with Corey Conners (34th) and Mackenzie Hughes (39th) both among the world’s top 40 players. Brooke Henderson is No. 10 in the world among women.
— One of the most uplifting sports stories with a Canadian perspective was that of Leylah-Annie Fernandez, only 19, who burst upon the pro tennis scene by making it all the way to the final of the U.S. Open. She didn’t win it, but man, what a future awaits.
• Headline at theonion. com: “Baker Mayfield Struggling To Tune Out Booing Progressive Fans On Commercial Set”
• Headline at fark.com: “Angry pro snooker player says amateurs shouldn’t be allowed in tournaments because: A) it lowers the standards of the game; B) fewer people want to watch amateurs play; C) he lost.”
• Reader Todd J., reacting to a story on yahoosports. com about coach Lincoln Riley leaving Oklahoma and signing with USC Trojans: “Riley didn’t build a damn thing (at Oklahoma). He was handed the keys to a Mercedes, kept up with oil changes for a couple of years, then drove it off a cliff.”
• Columnist Norman Chad, on Twitter: “Here’s the thing about Ravens coach John Harbaugh: I root against him even when he’s ordering lunch at Popeyes.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Tampa Bay receiver, Antonio Brown’s, in-house chef accused him of buying a fake vaccine card. They suspected the vaccine card was fake when it claimed to declare Brown immunized by Aaron Rodgers.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “Why the NHL handed Brendan Lemieux a five (for biting) game suspension: 5. To show incisive leadership; 4. His action left a bad taste; 3. To put more teeth into the rules; 2. That’s the molar of the story; 1. It was a gnashional disgrace.”
• Headline at Fark.com: “Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy tests positive for COVID-19, blames the officials.”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times, who called this snippet ‘Tooth and Consequences’: “The NHL suspended Kings winger Brendan Lemieux for biting the hand of the Senators’ Brady Tkachuk, drawing blood. Just Tkachuk’s luck — getting in a skirmish with a hockey player who actually has teeth.”
• Fox’s Joe Buck, on Packers QB Aaron Rodgers getting a pregame injection on his injured toe: “So Aaron is telling us he’s had that toe immunized.”
• Another headline at fark. com: “Brady-Belichick Super Bowl looking more and more likely. For whom would you root? Besides giant meteor, I mean.”
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