Armed Robbery at Dodsland Credit Union
At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021, Kindersley RCMP received a call of a robbery at a bank in the community of Dodsland on the 200 block of 2nd Av-
enue. Police officers from Kindersley, Rosetown and Biggar Detachments responded immediately.
The initial investigation has revealed a male (description below)
smashed the glass of the front door after the business was closed and entered with a firearm and demanded cash. He left with nothing and was last seen traveling in a
RCMP investigate Main Street fatality
On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at approximately 9:05 a.m., Kindersley RCMP, Kindersley Fire Department and Heartland Ambulance were dispatched to a serious collision on Main Street in Kindersley.
The investigation reveals that a vehicle was turning north onto Main Street from 5th Avenue West when it collided with a male using a motorized scooter.
The victim, an 88-year-old male from Kindersley, was transported to Kindersley and District Hospital, where he was declared deceased. His next of kin have been notified.
Kindersley RCMP, with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist services, is investigating.
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truck (description below) in an unknown direction. Employees inside at the time were not physically injured.
The truck was located by police officers the same evening abandoned just south of Dodsland. It was later reported stolen by the owner from a rural property near the community. The suspect has not been located.
RCMP Police Dog Services from Swift Current assisted and Saskatoon Police Service deployed their airplane to assist. Saskatoon RCMP Forensic Identification Services and General Investigation Section continue to investigate.
The suspect description: Caucasian male, approximately 6 feet tall and 220 lbs. He was wearing black track pants, black and grey windbreaker-style jacket and a full-faced skeleton-style mask.
The vehicle description: the recovered vehicle is a brown 2002 Ford F250 SD super cab. It has a home made black flat deck with trim on the back with two slip tanks. If anyone saw this vehi-
cle in the community of Dodsland or surround areas before, during or after this incident, please report it to police. Police have not received any other complaints of stolen vehicles in the area since.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kindersley RCMP at 306-4634642.
Credit Crad fraudsters target southwest Saskatchewan
Business owners in Shaunavon and areas in the Southwest should be aware of two active credit card fraudsters operating in the Southwest Saskatchewan and Alberta. Two adult males both described as Caucasian, 6’ tall, late 20-30 years of age both with short brown hair have been attending businesses and making large purchases on stolen credit cards. The subjects provide fake Alberta ID card and will provide the credit card information without the actual card. The subjects were observed in Shaunavon on June 3rd, 2021 driving a 2020 White Ram 3500 “Long Horn” pickup with an Alber-
Wanted male believed to be in Kindersley
Kindersley RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a wanted male believed to be in Kindersley. 35-year-old Shawn Finlay is wanted on multiple charges out of the Kindersley including; Two charges of Section 5(2) Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Failing to Comply with an Undertaking under 145(4) of the Criminal Code. Finlay is 6’2” tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds and has a large tattoo of a crown under his left ear. RCMP request that should you see Finlay in the community to call the Kindersley Detachment right away or contact Crime Stoppers.
In addition to looking for Shawn Finlay between May 31st to June 6th, 2021, Kindersley RCMP responded to a total of 66 calls for service*.
If you need to report any suspicious activity in your community, please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment by calling 306-463-4642 or their local police service. Information can also be provided anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling
1800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com. Online Crime Reporting can be accessed at: https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc. gc.ca/saskatchewan.
*For more information on the calls to service please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment.
ta plate of CJB6787 and may be hauling a silver cargo trailer with Alberta plates.
If you have any information regarding these individuals please contact the Shaunavon RCMP at 306 297-5550.
If you have information related to this advisory please call 310RCMP for immediate response, or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).
These friendly ladies were selling T-shirts and collecting donations for Breast Cancer Awareness in front of Family Foods and Kindersley Coop Foods Store on Tuesday, June 8. | PHOTOS BY JOAN JANZEN
OPINION
CHECK IT OUT with Joan Janzen
Fathers can help their kids be courageous
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
A kid said to her dad, “Happy Father’s Day! I got you a present, but if you want to get technical, then technically you bought it. By the way, can I borrow $20?”
Becoming a father is way more significant
than just being able to change your Facebook status. It involves much responsibility, but is also very rewarding. Canadian Jordan Peterson said that “the higher the level of responsibility you have, the richer your life will be”.
Peterson was speak-
ing to his audience about being a dad. “You have a moral obligation as a parent to encourage your child to go out in the world and be the best they can possibly be. You’re encouraging them to pursue the good; you’re sacrificing them to the good. You’re telling
Vaccines are allowing us to win the COVID-19 as Premier Scott Moe hoped and predicted they would. This is very good news.
As of the writing of this column, we have just seen the fourth consecutive day of double-digit daily cases, reducing Saskatchewan’s seven-day average to 97 new COVID-19 cases per day. This is the lowest such average since early November when the first of three major waves hit the province. Those waves peaked at 292 average new cases per day on Dec. 12, 321 on Jan. 12 and 287 on April 16.
While critics of the Saskatchewan Party government point to massive success of the Atlantic provinces, it’s worth noting that Manitoba — with much stricter lockdown measures — spent 46 days this winter with an average daily case counts higher than Saskatchewan’s daily average ever was. It’s also noteworthy that Manitoba has had twice the COVID-19 deaths.
And it’s impossible not to attribute this to success — especially among the more vulnerable older populations — to vaccines.
Again as of the writing of this column, 91 per cent of those 80 years and older have received a first dose while 76 per cent have received a second dose. In the 70- to 80-years-old category, 90 per cent have received a first dose and 54 per cent per cent have received a second dose. In the 60 to 70 years category, 84 per cent have received a first dose and 19 per cent have received a second dose that has just become eligible for this age group.
The tangible result is fewer people dying — only 10 deaths in the first week of June and just 48 deaths in May. That compares with 55 deaths in April, 51 in March, 81 in February, 155 in January and 106 in December. (Up until least December, there had only been 47 deaths in the entire province.)
them they can go out and live their life and live it properly,” Peterson said. He also said that fathers shouldn’t want for their child, whatever it is the parent wants for their child, but instead should want what is best for their child and for the world.
He emphasized the importance of a child accepting responsibility, beginning at a very young age. “As the child matures, you pull back and allow them and encourage them to do more things by themselves, so they can learn how to do it in the future. Not allowing them to do this will compromise their independence,” he advised. “Encourage your child to be the best possible person they can be.”
It may be appropriate that, not only is Father’s Day celebrated in the month of June, but graduates throughout the world celebrate their independence as they make their exodus from high school. “You want them to move forward into the world as a light on a hill,” Peterson said.
But practically speaking, how can fathers maximize the potential of
their child’s future? Peterson answers by saying, “If you want the future to turn out ultimately well, you have to be willing to offer the ultimate sacrifice.” Meaning, you have to be willing to let your graduating child move on into independence. But a dad’s role in his child’s life provides vital preparation before that time comes to pass.
“Without the encouragement of a father it’s difficult to be a courageous person,” Peterson said. “Fathers should impose the highest standard of behaviour on their children by encouraging the best of their child to come forward, without swinging too far towards judgement.”
Peterson said the idea is to help your child become strong, so if anything happens to them, they are prepared and ready. “You want the best in your child to emerge,” Peterson said.
If Peterson were to give a commencement speech to a graduating class, he would very likely speak about responsibility. “You should talk to young people about responsibility,” Peterson
This winter, we Regina and Saskatoon hospitals had to re-direct patients elsewhere because they were overrun with COVID-19 cases. Now, we are seeing both active case counts and hospitalizations reduced to levels we haven’t seen since the start of the winter.
Compare this with an average winter flu season where — after many also line up for vaccines — we usually have about 10 to 15 deaths and handful of hospitalizations.
Given this success, so it’s rather puzzling why the lines for vaccines aren’t longer.
While older age brackets have taken up the challenge to get their vaccines, younger generations have been more hesitant … or maybe simply more complacent.
In fact, we have had nine straight days now where second doses have out-paced first doses. On the day of the Sask. Party government’s press conference last week, 5, 564 of the 6,742 were second shots.
Also as of the writing of this column, about 40,000 of 147, 466 Saskatchewan
said. “They already have more privileges than anybody who has lived anywhere, but everyone talks to them about their rights and privileges. No one tells them that the higher the level of responsibility you have, the richer your life will be. Kids are starving to hear that, but no one ever tells them!”
He urges young adults to get a complicated job, try to solve tough problems, help those who are suffering ... all of which involves much responsibility, but also has deep meaning and is rewarding.
“Tell them ‘you are more than you think’. Tell them to stand up and do something difficult, something heroic. That’s a good message. That’s a necessary message, because we have to be more than we are if we want to more forward in a good way.”
The encouragement of a father helps create courage in his children, so they can go out and share that courage and their talents with the world.
You can contact me at joanjanzen@yahoo.com
people 50 to 59-years-old had not received a shot. Another 50,000 of the 151,896 40 to 49-year-olds were unvaccinated. More than 80,000 of the 184,246 30 to 39-years-old and slightly less than 100,000 of 18 to 29-years were also unvaccinated.
Some of this can be attributed to such age groups becoming eligible more recently, but the carefree, invulnerability of youth is clearly a factor.
And judging by the numbers, it’s appears to another one of those youthful mistakes.
While COVID-19 cases are dropping, it’s those that are unvaccinated who are now getting sick.
May numbers also reveal 5,296 COVID-19 cases — 92 per cent of which were unvaccinated or those who gotten their first dose within the previous three weeks.
“We have an opportunity to basically end the pandemic, the worst aspects of the pandemic, as early as July,” said Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab last week. “Why wouldn’t we take it?” It is a very good question.
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Simply Satisfied Catering is thriving in spite of restrictions
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Kelly Skappak, owner of Simply Satisfied Catering in Kindersley, has been serving people delicious meals for almost nine years. Her love of cooking began when she was growing up on a farm in the Acadia Valley area, along with her three siblings.
“I was the designated cook of the house. I probably started cooking at age 14,” Kelly said. Her culinary pursuits continued as she also helped cater with her dad. In January of 2012, she officially started her own business, Simply Satisfied Catering, after purchasing equipment from a friend who was going out of the catering business.
Her local catering business provided service for all events, both big and small, serving requested meals at an affordable price. Word spread quickly, and Kelly’s business began to grow.
“When I first started, I had a few jobs a month. Within a year, I quit my job, and I was catering full time,” she said. In 2014, Kelly gave birth to the oldest of her two sons and kept right on working, only stopping to take a couple of months off. “Then my business exploded. Every year after that, my business was increasing.”
Kelly didn’t turn down any business, no matter how big or small. The largest event Simply Satisfied catered was 550 guests at graduation in Kindersley. Kelly had eight people on her roster who worked parttime.
In March of 2020, this single mom of two boys was devastated when Covid hit. “Basically, within a week, my entire year and half of bookings were cancelled. I hardly worked at all from March right up until October 2020,” she explained. “The summer of 2020 was very depressing, but I did my best to keep my head on straight. I have faith in God, and that kept me going. Without Him, I don’t know if I would have had the emotional strength to do it.”
No matter what life threw at her, Kelly was determined to find a way to make her business work. She was determined to teach her kids that you have to keep moving forward regardless of what’s happening. “It was pretty hard, but I had to make it work,” she concluded.
Previously, Kelly would cater office lunches during her slow season, but restrictions put that on hold. However, in October, she put the word out that she was providing individually packaged lunches. “That allowed my business to get up and running again, and it also helped out a lot of people in Kindersley, especially those who were quarantining,” she said. Kelly
conveniently delivered the meals to the customer’s doorstep.
Now that people are back at work, they’re still enjoying Kelly’s lunches. “It’s quick and easy, healthy, homemade and fresh. I have a different menu every week, and people like that,” Kelly said. She also offers different ethnic cuisine that is not otherwise readily available in Kindersley. “It also helps people broaden their perspective and try something new.”
Kelly shops locally for her catering groceries, wanting to support the local businesses. The local community is also supporting Simply Satisfied Catering. “I am making between 15-30 lunches a day,” Kelly noted. Her catering service not only helps her customers out, but it allows Kelly to be at home with her two sons, ages three and six years, who enjoy the spray park and playing ball.
Kelly loves to try making new dishes. “I like to successfully try new things. Today I received so many compliments, and I made something I’ve never tried before,” she said, describing a sweet and spicy Vietnamese chicken dish she had made. She also provides gluten-free food and caters to those who have allergies and other dietary needs. “And the food is still tasty, exciting and not boring,” she added.
How does Kelly create all these tasty meals while raising two young sons? She answered, “I work a lot of late nights. On average, I work until 3:00 in the morning and am up at 8:00 with the kids. It takes a lot of time. I make sure I schedule my life carefully, and I also have patient children.”
And what advice would she give to other single moms? She advised single moms not to be afraid to lean on the people who love them and ask for help when they need it. “Have faith in yourself and push through,” she said. “You might have to put in long hours, but it will be worth it in the end because you’ll be proud of what you’ve accomplished. We should all have each other’s backs because we’re not meant to be alone.”
Kelly Skappak
Much needed moisture was welcomed on Thursday morning. It made for a picturesque, if not a wee bit ominous, Main Street scene in Kindersley. Temperatures will be climbing into the mid-thirties early this week, and then the winds will come, bringing some cooler air by Wednesday and Thursday.
Celebrating Filipino-Canadian Month in Saskatchewan
JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Laura Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport in Sask. designated the month of June to be Filipino-Canadian Month in Saskatchewan. It’s a time for Saskatchewan residents to recognize the invaluable contributions that people of Filipino descent have made in Canada, socially and in our culture and economy.
According to Canadian Heritage, nearly one million Filipino people call Canada home, making this community one of the fastest-growing in all of Canada. A 2016 census showed that Saskatchewan had more than doubled its Filipino community since 2011, with the latest data showing 20,045. And that number will be much higher in 2021. All their neighbours, friends, employers, and co-workers genuinely appreciate their hard work and their overall hospitable and friendly attitude.
Jeff Santos moved to Kindersley in November of 2010 because of a job opportunity available at Tim Hortons. “A friend mentioned Tim Hortons was looking for more employees, so I passed on my resume, came to Kindersley and started working. It was a good opportunity to earn more money than I could have earned in the Philippines,” he said. Now Jeff owns and operates his own business, Swirl Cafe on Main Street.
Jeff moved from the city of Manila with an approximate population of 1.78 million to Kindersley, Sask, with just under 5,000. Although it was a considerable change, Jeff found the transition went smoothly.
“There were already Philippine workers when I started, so I didn’t have a culture shock because I was able to have Philippine conversation every now and then. For me, it really worked out well,” he said. “To be honest, I was glad to be in a small town; I don’t have to commute to work, and everything is close, much less stressful. Small town vibe is something I really like.”
Canadian winters didn’t even discourage Jeff. “The first few years, I was excited about winter; seeing the white fluffy snow was like a dream. But after a
Culligan is Water…
few years of experiencing -40 temperatures, you kind of ask yourself, why did I move here?” Jeff laughed. But he reassures himself, knowing he can visit the Philippines and enjoy tropical beaches.
Another Filipino who is now a permanent resident in Canada lives and works in Kindersley. Jen Malana moved to Cold Lake, Alberta, in 2014 as a temporary worker. A few years later, she moved to Kindersley, where she was employed in the food industry, and she now works as a healthcare worker.
She moved to Canada, where there were more and better opportunities available. “Back home, everything is very expensive, so you can’t afford to buy much. Here you can buy anything you want,” she said. “The people are very kind, and it’s a big country, so I have lots of places to visit. I love the beautiful nature.”
Jen and her husband Miguel have a young son, Jamil. “We appreciate the child tax benefit, which we don’t have back home, and free healthcare,” Jen added. “I don’t like the winters, but I’m not complaining.”
People throughout Saskatchewan are grateful to our Filipino friends who are making such a huge contribution to our province.
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Let us know if you are interested. Simply reach out to Lyndon Lesser, The Culligan Man for Culligan Saskatoon by calling 306-374-8555.
Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean!
Ryley and Kim Wack with Ravenwood Developers Ltd. donated a Free Little Library to the Kerrobert Park Committee for the Poolside Park. This Library gives the community an opportunity to share, donate and pick out books at their leisure. | PHOTOS COURTESY TOWN OF KERROBERT CULTURE AND RECREATION
JOAN
Jen and Miguel Malana and son Jamil.
Kerrobert Paint and Body recently donated $5000 towards the purchase of the new zamboni. Pictured is James Simonson (left) and Lorne Halter with Kerrobert Swimming Poll representative, Melissa Neufeld. To date, the community has raised $97,750 with $17,482 to go!
Eatonia Centennial Committee donates $5000 to Heritage Board
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
The Eatonia Heritage Board was pleased to receive a $5,000 donation from Eatonia’s Centennial Committee. The cheque will be presented on the evening of Wednesday, June 16th, in front of the Lutheran Church, which is a heritage building in Eatonia.
Sharon Price, a member of the Eatonia Heritage Board, said the funds would be used to complete a signage project in Eatonia. “A few years ago, Bill Wardill had written a book called ‘A Walking Tour Guide,’ so we will do signage around town of those places. We approached the Centennial Committee, who knew we were going to do this project, and they gave us the funds,” she explained.
The Centennial Committee had been planning a 100th-anniversary celebration for the town in 2020 but didn’t due to Covid-19. However, they had done a lot of fundraising for the event. “Kim Becker and Lindsay Larocque were two individuals who spearheaded the Centennial Committee,” Sharon said. Now their generous donation to the Heritage Board will be enough to cover the costs of the signage project.
Water Bills and Leaks
The Town Office often receives questions about high usage charges on utility bills. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when trying to determine why your consumption may be high.
• Leaking toilets and water softeners are often the cause of high utility bills. One way to check for leakage in a toilet is to place food colouring in the toilet tank and then check after a period time to see if the colour in the bowl changes. Check your water softener regularly to make sure there isn’t a flow of water continually going through it.
• The Badger Remote Water Meter Reading System allows our public works and administration staff to remotely monitor usage and take meter readings. This will eliminate the need for physical meter reads or estimated readings for billing. It also gives the property owner or tenant the ability to track their own usage and be alerted if a leak is detected through the Eye on Water website or the app on compatible devices. Property owners will receive a letter with directions on this process after the equipment has been installed in their property.
Did you know?
• A leaking toilet could waste more than 750L of water per day
• A shower head that drips 10 times per minute waste more than1,800L of water per year
• A tap that drips 1 drip per second wastes 11,938L per year
Should you still have questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
“Tentatively, we will be putting up about twenty signs,” Sharon said. “We want to be sure it’s done right.”
Eatonia Heritage Park includes an Eaton Catalogue House from 1917, a CN railway caboose and Eatonia’s 1924 CNR railway station on its original site. Railway artifacts are featured on the main floor of the railway station. The second floor features artifacts and literature from the Boer War, the First and Second World Wars and the Canadian Legion Cold War bunker in the basement. The railway caboose has been updated with audio-visual equipment.
The Heritage Board has another project that will be going ahead during the summer months. “A motor car was donated to us,” Sharon said. The building that houses the motor car will be painted and sided. “Friends of the board help out, mostly husbands of board members,” Sharon said.
The heritage buildings can be seen by appointment. You can call Sharon Price or the town office for information or arrange a tour.
Eatonia’s 1924 CNR Railway Station sits on its original site. | PHOTOS BY KATE WINQUIST
The CN Railway Caboose
Sports with Bruce Penton
Mickelson chasing history at U.S. Open
Phil Mickelson made history last month at Kiawah Island, winning the PGA at age 50. Can he make history two months in a row?
The ageless wonder, whose skills had been deteriorating appropriately with his ascending age, defied most golf experts’ opinions by capturing the Wannamaker Trophy, seemingly out of the blue. Now, this week at Torrey Pines in San Diego, an even greater challenge awaits: Can Mickelson conjure up another week of magic to win the elusive U.S. Open, his kryptonite?
Mickelson famously has six runner-up finishes in the U.S. Open, but no wins, and capturing the trophy on Sunday would not only complete his career Grand Slam, but it would stun the golfing world in even greater fashion than did his victory at Kiawah Island.
With 45 professional victories, six of which are majors, one would think at least one measly U.S. Open would be on that list. But no, he was runner-up in 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009 and again in 2013. He has four other top-10s. The second-place finish in 2006 at Winged Foot in the state of New York hurt the most. He was leading by one stroke tee-
ing off on No. 18, needing only a par to win. but he drove it left, hit a tree on the way out, finished with a double-bogey six and handed the title to Geoff Ogilvy of Australia. His famous post-round uttering, ‘What an idiot I am’ might be one of a number of epithets on his gravestone.
Unless, that is, he can win this week at Torrey Pines, where the stars are aligning for another Phil Mickelson show. He grew up in San Diego. He knows nearly every blade of grass at Torrey Pines. He has won twice on the course, taking what is now the Farmers Insurance tournament title in 2000 and 2001. Now that he knows the secret to winning at age 50, can he duplicate it by winning at age 51? He turns 51 the day before the start of this week’s event and it would be the birthday present of all birthday presents to earn the career Grand Slam by finally winning a U.S.Open.
Don’t say he can’t do it. The golfing world said that about Phil at Kiawah Island and look what happened. Torrey Pines has been the scene of some greatness before (Tiger Woods winning in 2008 while hobbling along on a stress fracture in his leg) and it could happen again.
will Phil do next? The golfing world awaits what might be another stunner.
• Patti Dawn Swansson, on Twitter: “CivicScience polled 2,651 adult Americans and they had Aaron Rodgers trailing only all-time quiz whiz Ken Jennings as the preferred choice to succeed Alex Trebek Meanwhile, in a poll of Green Bay Packers fans, Rodgers was the No. 1 choice to be tarred and feathered.”
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “I just saw where Joe West set an MLB record by umpiring his 5,376th game. By my calculations, that means he’s been cussed at exactly 1,978,455 times.”
• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times (currently recovering from a serious health issue):
Kindersley’s Junior Drag Racing
Club is planning a Show & Shine
JOAN JANZEN
joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Kindersley’s Junior Drag Racing Club may be small, but they are enthusiastic about their sport! Cameron Galbraith is one of the four members looking forward to starting the drag racing season later in June and continuing into July and August. The races are held at the Saskatchewan International Raceway (SIR) in Saskatoon, and anyone between the ages of 16 to 22 years can join the drag racing club.
“Last year, we were also able to do a couple of races in Forestburg, Alberta, where they turned an airport into the Forestburg Area 53 Raceway,” Cameron explained. The village of Forestburg is located east of Edmonton.
Members of the group take turns racing their yellow Chevy Nova on
racing weekends. The race car recently received some final touches in preparation for getting on the track. All of this is made possible by the contributions of at least twenty local sponsors.
Despite the group’s extensive list of sponsors, fundraising is a necessary requirement. Consequently, the group will be hosting their first Show and Shine on June 19th at the Kindersley Mall parking lot. Anyone and everyone are welcome to register any vehicle they would like to show off. And for the suggested donation of $10 you can get your vehicle washed by the Kindersley Junior Drag Racing Club members.
“This is the first time we’ve set this up, so we’re hoping people will show up and help get our name out there,” Cameron concluded.
“Browns running back Nick Chubb will soon have his own breakfast cereal, called ‘Chubb Crunch.’ Some other possibilities: Ricky Williams: Weedies; Sidney Crosby: ForeChex; Philadelphia fans: Jeerios.”
• RJ Currie of sportsdeke. com: “Denis Shapovalov’s loss in the Genava Championship to Casper Ruud left Canadians 1-17 in the last 18 ATP Tour finals. So not a surprise, but a Ruud awakening.”
• Swansson with an imagined headline in a Toronto newspaper after the Leafs fell to Montreal: “THE CHOKE’S ON US”.
• Comedy guy Steve Burgess of Vancouver, on Twitter: “Grammarians are upset about the new name Edmonton Elks. Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently too upset to comment.”
• Steve Lambert of CBC Winnipeg, on Twitter: “Can Winnipeg avenge the playoff loss to Montreal in (checks notes) 1908?”
• Jay Busbee of Yahoo Sports, on chatter that the USFL might again attempt a spring football season: “Christmas music sounds weird in July, and football feels wrong in April.”
• Peter Vecsey, on Twitter: “Fans at today’s Belmont Stakes are reminded not to try to smuggle in — among other things — aerosol cans, alcohol, firearms and Bob Baffert.”
• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: ‘Two “Jeopardy’ clues were identify the last words of the Gettysburg Address and what team did Gordie Howe play for? Nobody got them right. That sound you hear is Alex Trebek spinning in his grave.”
• Headline at fark.com: “Minnesota catcher needed surgery after a foul tip into the Twins.”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
Phil the Thrill? What
RETIREMENT ALERT
I intend to retire from the active practice of law on June 30th, this year, and consequently I will not be able or available to take on any new clients or new work from the date of publication of this notice. Although Ard Law O ce will be closed for appointments as of June 30th, o ce sta will still be present, as we will be completing open and ongoing les.
A er June 30th the o ce can still be contacted by telephone at (306) 4632627 and by e-mail at ard.law@sasktel.net. Please contact the o ce to arrange pick up for company minute books and seals and original Powers of Attorney or Wills or other documents that may be required. Following June 30th please call or e-mail to arrange time for the pick-up.
All existing les and documents will continue to be stored securely, pending any alternate arrangements.
ROBERT ARD
Kindersley Flatlanders Speedway had their first races of the season on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6. They provided exciting entertainment for the entire family. Events included Hobby Stock, Street Stock, Stock Trucks, Modifieds and Wingless Sprints. Next up on the schedule is Saturday, July 10 at 5:00 p.m. Flatlanders Speedway is located 4 miles west of Kindersley on Highway #7.
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Let’s go fishing at the South Saskatchewan River!
JOAN
JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
If you want to go fishing, you don’t have to travel very far. The South Saskatchewan River is a favourite spot for locals who enjoy the variety of fish that have been caught there. Walleye, up to ten pounds, have been caught at the river and Sturgeon, which are catch and release only. An avid fisherman said, “It’s the best feeling when you hook something that big and feisty. As an angler, I always enjoyed chasing for them.”
It’s been noted that Sturgeon can even be caught while shore fishing. All you need is a good rod, reel and a minimum 40-pound line, which reduces the stress on the fish. Locals have said using jigs, pickerel rigs, some 4 oz. pyramid weights and a container of minnows and earthworms seem to work well. Heavy line works best because the water is quite murky, and it also helps when a good-sized fish bites.
The river can sometimes be high and fast-flowing, depending on the season. Some people have noticed that when you get closer to Alberta, the river moves a lot faster. That may be because during the beginning of June the South Saskatchewan has risen substantially, and although it may not look like it on top, it is deceptively fast-moving down below. Since early June is the best time to go fishing at the South Saskatchewan River, this is good to keep in mind. It also helps everyone enjoy their time at the river, if everyone cleans up after themselves and remembers to pick up their fishing gear and garbage.
And if you’re an amateur and heading out to the river to fish for the first time, there are plenty of people who are posting videos and giving advice. Although they may not give away all their fishing advice secrets, they are always willing to share their fishing stories.
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“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
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Eston 4-H celebrates its 10 year anniversary
The Eston 4-H club held their Achievement Day on June 3, when they celebrated their 10th anniversary. The past fifteen months have presented many challenges to the 4-H youth organization; nevertheless, they have managed to forge ahead.
Tarya Hough and Michelle Brummund are two of the founding members of the Eston 4-H Club. Although the
past year was very low key, the group celebrated their achievement day and anniversary with a wiener roast combined with a farewell for their graduating members.
“We reminisced about what our club had done over the past ten years. It’s always nice to reflect on what we have done,” Michelle said. The group reminisced about touring the STARS ambulance facility, going to the Agribition, taking a trip to the
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zoo, going to the horse races at Marquis down, and taking the cooking group to an authentic Mexican restaurant. The members participated in many memorable activities throughout the past ten years.
“We had over a hundred different members go through the program,” Michelle said. “Some stayed for a year, some for two years, and some for ten years. We exposed a lot of kids to 4-H.” She also noted they had approximately twenty-five active leaders during the past ten years.
“We always had people donate their time and talents to the community. I call it giving back,” Michelle said. Like Michelle, many of those leaders had been in 4-H when they were young. “I had wonderful people who taught me a lot of life skills, and I wanted to give back as a leader.”
Michelle’s children have also been involved in 4-H. “We have a good mix of town and rural kids,” she said. Because 4-H encompasses so many different activities, there is something for everyone, from computer projects to animals, hors-
es, and crafts and crossstitch. One of the rewards of being a 4-H member is having the opportunity to take on a project and learn a new skill. Michelle recalled a quilting project their group did, where each kid made a quilt. “That was a huge undertaking,” she added.
Learning how to conduct a meeting properly is another skill that 4-H kids learn. These skills, including public speaking, give young adults the confidence they need when they pursue higher education.
Of course, every organization has its challenges, and 4-H is no exception.
“Keeping our membership up is a challenge,” Michelle said. Finding and keeping leaders is also challenging since everyone is busy. “But most people step up to the plate. We ask kids what they’re interested in, and then we go out in the community looking for people who have that skill set.”
The Eston 4-H group is mandated by Sask. 4-H and other 4H groups in Darcy-Fiske, Marengo and Kindersley, who all offer different activities.
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Graduating Eston 4-H members: (L-R) Janna Hewitt, Alison Krenz, Avery Bayda, Kacey Code
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Fire by E.C. Blake
Published by Shadowpaw Press
Review by Marlin Legare
Blue Fire by E.C. Blake is a Young Adult fantasy adventure that is not only sure to impress the young literature fans in your household but also a fun read for all ages. Published by ShadowPaw Press, Blue Fire follows the escapes of Petra, a young Priest-Apprentice; Amelinn, a Free-Folk youth and dancer; and Jin, a young scholar of the Nightkin people. The factions of these teenagers in Blake’s impressively crafted world have been at odds for centuries over a divine battle of warring gods known as the War of the Twelve Gods, a great battle that took place in the land of Nevyana in which twelve gods fought for glory and territory. Only three of these gods survived: Vekrin, Errica, and Ell.
These gods agreed to cease interference in the lives of mortals, opting to instead bestow upon their respective followers divine gifts. Vekrin of the Earth and Errica of the Sun gave to their followers the titular gift of Blue Fire, a powerful force for humans to wield as a means of weaponry and defence. Meanwhile, the followers of Ell of the Moon received the ability to see at night along with fur and claws, resembling more beast than man. When a common foe brings these three together, they must work through their differences and the feud of their people to escape guaranteed tyranny.
The fantasy genre is inescapably one of lore and it is no secret that fantasy fans love to nerd out to the lore of their favourite series. In this case, Blake’s lore struck a fantastic balance between being grandiose and mysterious enough to be interesting without being convoluted. If I had one criticism of modern fantasy, it is that authors will often try to out-Tolkein Tolkein. It is too common in fantasy to see overly complex lore and several dozen appendices. Authors seem to totally forget that without all the fictitious history, religious practices, and geopolitical strife, a good story still needs to exist underneath. Blake does not make that mistake. The plot and the storytelling of this novel are the solid
core of it. While the lore does help build the world and explain the characters’ motivation and biases, it never gets in the way of the story, nor does it ever seem to be just there for filler.
The characters are exceptionally well-written as well. Despite belonging to the magical realm of Nevyana, the three central characters still felt distinctly like teenagers. Blake understands that readers, especially young ones, need to connect with their characters to be engaged in the story. Petra, Amlinn, and Jin all carried common traits and insecurities of real-life teenagers that often made me shake my head and smile. In conclusion, Blue Fire is a delightful YA fantasy that I can recommend to readers of any age.
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Saint Maud – Available On Netflix (On Saturday)
I started seeing trailers for Saint Maud pre-pandemic, and it gave me chills up and down.
So imagine the angst of this critic having to wait nearly 18 months to see a movie that immediately caught and captured my attention.
Writer-director Rose Glass creates a thrilling, grotesque and terrifying slow-burn of a horror film that will fill you with a sense of dread.
When a religious hospice care nurse begins taking care of a patient, things take a dark, unexpected turn when she becomes obsessed with the woman she’s supposed to be helping.
Maud goes from a comfort to a burden – worse, a dangerous liability – when she can barely take care of herself, let alone patient Amanda.
Morfydd Clark is incredible as Maud, only slightly outmatched by the exceptional Jennifer Ehle as a rude, domineering patient.
It’s a masterwork, and one of my absolute masterwork in my eyes. It might be a bit too slow for people, but I adored it, and you will if you have patience as well.
Hitch – Available On Netflix
This romantic comedy is splendid and absolutely, totally hilarious.
In the heyday of Will Smith, this was a smash-hit flick that really leaned heavily on his appeal and charisma as an actor.
As a passionate, intelligent and emotionally-stunted love guru, he tries to help hapless men get the
girls of their dreams.
But things get out of hand when he starts falling for a columnist looking for the scoop on him, the elusive matchmaker.
Will Smith is both charming and adorable here. Kevin James gives a pretty adorable performance as a bumbling accountant in love with his rich client, and Eva Mendes is a perfect foil to Smith.
This is one of my favourite romantic comedies made in the last 15 years or so, and it’s so timeless.
Jungleland – Available On Prime Video
It actually pains me to know this incredible boxing drama didn’t get a theatrical release because of the pandemic.
It follows two ragtag brothers in poverty who travel cross-country so the youngest can compete in a wild boxing tournament.
The two men spar and tensions boil over as their circumstances threaten to undo their bond.
Charlie Hunnam and Jack O’Connell are both fantastic, and
Hunnam sheds his Sons Of Anarchy tough guy exterior to play this one with a certain desperation. They’re both known for playing gritty roles, so to see them down on their luck like this isn’t the norm.
It may follow some familiar plot beats, but Jungleland is the kind of acting showcase that these two – so often discounted or underrated –surely deserve.
The Town – Available On Netflix
I will champion The Town as the film of Ben Affleck’s entire career for the rest of his days.
He directs, acts in the leading role and also co-wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig and Aaron Stockard.
The heist movie borrows heavily from Heat, but it more than lives up to the film it aspires to.
Set in the seedy underworld of bank robbers in Charlestown, a part of Boston, it follows Affleck’s Doug and his group of criminal friends as they try to rob a baseball stadium.
Doug falls in love with a bank employee from a previous robbery and tries to conceal his identity while he takes heat from cops all over town.
Affleck is, in a word, phenomenal. He’s joined by Jeremy Renner, nominated for an Oscar for playing James, the loose cannon of the gang.
With Rebecca Hall as the bank employee, Jon Hamm as an agent on their trail, Blake Lively in an unrecognizable turn, and Pete Postlehwaite in a swan song performance prior to his death, this cast doesn’t skip a beat.
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7. Ladled 8. Wind up 9. Get ____ of 10. Completely
WEEK OF MAY 30 TO JUNE 5, 2021
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI
ARIES
Rest is a must this week. You’ll need a second cup of coffee to clear your head and stay productive at work. You’ll also be creative and have great instincts.
TAURUS
Plans could change at the last minute. A loved one might bail on an activity that you organized. Fortunately, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy some alone time instead.
GEMINI
At work, you’ll need to organize some type of large gathering. You’ll also successfully plan a housewarming or birthday party. Your prospects in love will greatly improve.
CANCER
ACROSS
1. Overly curious
5. Contend (with)
9. Car fuel
12. Initial stake
13. Healthy
14. Mouth edge
15. Ring
16. A long way off
HOW TO PLAY:
17. Verse type
18. Ship’s pole
20. Barked shrilly
22. Fire residue
24. Showy flowers
26. Iced
WEEK OF JUNE 6 TO 12, 2021
22. Drama divisions
23. Go away!
25. Perfect 27. Permissible
29. Lunch hour
30. Fuss: hyph.
31. Pour forth
34. Sacred 37. Produces
ARIES
WEEK OF JUNE 13 TO 19, 2021
ARIES
You’ll keep certain feelings to yourself, but sometimes talking things out can be very liberating. This is how you’ll manage to ease your anxiety and improve your wellbeing.
TAURUS
39. Type of snake 41. Shell dweller 43. Large quantity 44. Parable 45. Stare at 47. Unpaid 50. ____ lodge 52. Pie pan 53. Farm pen
Double check your invoices. You might notice a big mistake that will help you save money later on or even allow you to negotiate better services in the future.
GEMINI
Even if you have plenty of ideas and solutions in mind, you won’t be able to satisfy everyone. There will be times when you simply have to make a decision to keep things moving forward.
CANCER
You’ll want to get in better shape for the summer, and doing so will be quite beneficial for your overall health. Now’s the perfect time to adopt better eating habits.
TAURUS
You’ll get a lot of attention when you voice your opinion. Thanks to the internet, your words will travel around the world and be remembered for quite some time.
GEMINI
Big plans are taking shape at home and with your partner. In particular, you might decide to move in together to start a family or merge your existing families.
CANCER
Society miss
Coil
You’ll come across important in formation about a course or training program that could bolster your career. You need to broaden your horizons.
LEO
Damp 38. Pie ____: 3 wds. 40. Wedding routes 42. Presently 43. Taken wrongfully
46. Blemish 48. Loiter
28. Talks wildly 32. Manner
If you have young children, you may have concerns about their summer activities as the season approaches. Take the time to carefully choose a day camp, for example.
VIRGO
59. Declare untrue DOWN 1. Catch 40 winks 2. Dollar 3. Hiding 4. Dog’s cry 5. Scorched 6. Blockhead 7. Stage dramas
You’ll be successful at work after taking the time to negotiate, ask questions and close deals. Things will improve between members of your household once order is restored.
49. Miss 51. Comedians 54. Building section 55. Levee
56. Exude 57. Little 58. Slipped
LIBRA
You’ll need a second cup of coffee on a few occasions this week to help you remain focused and complete your todo list. Confusion will be a recurring feeling.
LEO
You’ll be feeling a lot of stress this week. All the more reason to unwind with a trip to the spa or your massage therapist. Bring a loved one along and just relax.
VIRGO
You’ll be in charge of an important meeting at work. It’ll be a huge success, and you’ll demonstrate skills that put you in the running for a promotion and a salary increase.
You won’t hesitate to speak up when others stay silent. Fortunately, your wisdom and maturity will ensure you choose your words carefully and remain diplomatic.
LEO
You’ll have some trouble reining in your spending as you shop at beautiful boutiques. As of this week, you’ll start to adopt an increasingly spiritual lifestyle.
VIRGO
You’ll accomplish a project that fills you with pride. If you’re single, you may meet your future partner. At the very least, you’ll start making plans with a new flame.
8. Spookier 9. Gooey stuff 10. Camp worker 11. Hastened 19. Become sick 21. Biblical song
LIBRA
Regardless of the project, you must take the time to sort out minute details and complete the necessary preparations to accomplish something that makes people take notice.
SCORPIO
You’ll manage to stand out and be admired in some way. By adopting a new look for the summer, for example, you’ll turn heads like never before.
SAGITTARIUS
If you plan to move soon, you’ll need to redecorate. You might also hear about a birth in the family. Continuing your education will help you with professional development.
CAPRICORN
You’ll be told things in confidence simply because people know that you’re trustworthy and discreet. Someone will reveal a secret that leaves you perplexed.
AQUARIUS
Running errands will take longer than expected. You might also have to drive your loved ones around several times. Be sure to use a GPS app and get detailed directions.
PISCES
If you need to make major purchases, take a few days to mull things over before you seal the deal. This reflection period may also help you get a better price.
The summer holidays are almost here, at least for your young children. This will allow you to slow down, shake off certain responsibilities and enjoy the present moment.
SCORPIO
HOW TO PLAY:
You’ll spend more time than expected financing a project that’s dear to you. A conflict could arise between you and your significant other regarding your relationship.
Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.
SAGITTARIUS
Thanks to your negotiation skills, you’ll sign some very satisfying agreements with new clients. Salespeople will dread negotiating with you, as you give them very little leeway.
CAPRICORN
Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
You’ll be working a lot of overtime, which will help you save up for your next vacation, despite the extra pressure it puts on you at work.
AQUARIUS
You’ll be making some important decisions about your career and your health. Adopting lifestyle habits more in line with your goals will produce fairly quick results.
PISCES
A family member will make you proud. One of your children may take their first steps or achieve something at school. An upcoming move will be a source of stress.
LIBRA
You’ll become more aware of the importance of your health and living in the moment. You’ll prioritize rest, relaxation and rejuvenation this week, which will do you good.
SCORPIO
Managing stress isn’t always easy. Simply accept the situation as it is and avoid trying to swim against the current. Creativity will strike once you step away from distractions.
SAGITTARIUS
A particular event will require you to organize an emergency meeting at work or elsewhere. Many people will be counting on you, and you’ll take on a leadership role.
CAPRICORN
If you have an upcoming vacation, take some time to properly organize it, especially if you plan to go abroad or take a road trip. There are details that shouldn’t be overlooked.
AQUARIUS
If you’re approaching the renewal of your mortgage or some other loan, you’ll be in an excellent position to renegotiate the terms to give you more flexibility in your budget.
PISCES
You’ll struggle to make a decision for one reason or another. Even if you repeatedly weigh the pros and cons, only looking into your heart will give you the right answer.
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CANCER, LEO AND VIRGO
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS
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Caleb Village celebrates their 12th anniversary
JOAN JANZEN joanjanzen@yahoo.com
Caleb Village celebrated their 12th anniversary on June 4, 2021. The residents were served a tasty roast beef lunch at noon, followed by a celebration that took place in Caleb’s beautiful courtyard.
Four musicians from the surrounding communities came to entertain the residents. Brian Swan from Eatonia, Jim Callsen from Flaxcombe, and Suzanne Fox from Eston played guitar, and Russ Gill from Leader was on the drums. Suzanne also played the kazoo, which was a special treat. A few of the residents danced to the wide variety of classic hits the band was playing.
Nancy Vanthuyne, the general manager, has been at Caleb for eleven years and obviously enjoys her job. She was busy serving the residents snacks, mingling with guests and occasionally dancing with one of the residents. She is instrumental in helping to provide a
safe, welcoming and fun retirement experience for everyone at Caleb.
The outdoor beverage bar was open, where wine and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages were available. Band member Brian Swan teased the residents, saying they might as well help themselves to a drink since they don’t need to drive home. Although he said the band members hadn’t played together for quite some time, they did a fantastic job ensuring everyone was entertained and tapping in time to the tunes.
Caleb’s residents enjoyed the anniversary celebrations of their home, where there is lots to do for everyone, and everyone chooses their own level of care. On a daily basis, residents enjoy visiting the library, visiting in the common area, gardening, bingo, playing pool or shuffleboard, lounging in the courtyard, or visiting the wellness clinic, massage therapist or the hairdresser.
WILKE - It is with great sadness that the family of Loren Wilke announces his passing after a brief illness on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the age of 88. Loren will be lovingly
remembered by his wife of 62 years, Fern; his children Joe (June), Barry (Lorraine), Darren (Beth) and Karen; his grandchildren Sara (Rob), Stacey (Travis), Sacha (Josh), Cheyanne, Paula (Garrett), Mitchell (Felicia) and Lynette (Aaron); and his great grandchildren Taylor, Sawyer, Shaymus, Emma, Chloe, Clara and Emmett.
Loren was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Aurelia; and by his siblings, Joe, Marion, Verla, Raymond and Walter.
Loren was the youngest son of Paul and Au-
relia. He was born and raised on the family farm in the Lucasville District North of Viscount, Saskatchewan. In 1951, Loren decided to spread his wings and headed west to farm in the Alsask/ Merid district.
Loren married the love of his life Fern Mayer in 1958, and together they expanded their land base and ran a successful farming operation for over 60 years.
Loren was a farmer, a “fix-it” man, a person of laughter and jokes, and he loved a good game of cards. He spent many summers at the fami-
ly cottage at Aquadeo, where he loved to golf and socialize with family and friends. He was a good friend to many and was always eager to volunteer his time, energy and mechanical expertise to help his neighbours and community. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and wonderful smile.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Donations in Loren’s memory may be made to the Alsask Community Club, Box 3, Alsask, SK, S0L 0A0.
The Living Word: Like as a father ...
By the late Leora Schmidt
While we were conducting business in Earl’s office recently, prominently displayed on his desk was a picture of him and his wife in a creative, unconventional pose. Only with a second closer look could be seen a little mite of humanity - their week-old daughter. Bursting with pride, he proceeded to show us pictures on his phone of the three of them, and of little Earline, now one year old, alert, bright-eyed, healthy and happy - clearly beloved. Commenting with conviction he effused, “Having her has made me take a 180-degree turn in my life. And it’s all good!”
Our business sank into insignificance compared to his joy that lit up the whole room. His expression of such unabashed delight in fatherhood is truly heartwarming. My husband and I recall that magical moment repeatedly and wish joy for this little family all along the journey of parenting.
Ancient words given to fathers provide guidance in moving forward effectually through the years of parenting (which never really end):
• First: The most vital factor to preserve a secure, happy family is for the father to love the mother of his children. Solomon, the wisest man in history wrote: “Rejoice with the wife of thy youth.” (Proverbs 5:18).
• Second: Tender, gentle, early, faithful training of the child’s unformed character is crucial. “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6).
Whatley, Shawn Barry
June 14, 1974 - June 14, 2014
A WISH AND A PRAYER
May your spirit soar in freedom
And your tender heart be warm
May you have no cause for strength now
May there ne’er be another storm
May the music of the angels
Be the sweet sounds that you hear
As you’re rocked in heaven’s cradle
My only brother ... Dear
I’ll wear your memory proudly
As the years pass on and on
May my love for you reach Heaven above
Until we meet again.
Love Carli
• Third: In the difficult years, when a child’s autonomy begins to expand, it’s imperative for the parent to be mature enough to recognize when to apply pressure, when to allow spontaneous development, and when to impose firm boundaries. It’s almost like a tight-rope walk at times. “Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4).
• Fourth: Regardless of any choices your children make as they leave the home nest, constantly assure them of your unconditional love for them, even if you are disappointed and disapprove of their choices. The challenges of parenting require us to mature in patience, and in seeking to exhibit the unquenchable love God proffers us, “I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” (Jeremiah 31:3).
• Fifth: Character training is more ‘caught’ than ‘taught’. Model, act out daily, besides careful teaching, how you want your child to behave. “...the father to the children shall make known thy truth.” (Isaiah 38:19).
Our heavenly Father God is invested in parenting us, His earthly children, so He knows the anxieties and cares of parents. Therefore He communicates His comforting assurance, “As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear him.” (Psalm 103:13 NKJV).
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