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School bus cameras will catch impatient scofflaws William Stodalka

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Impatient drivers will want to think twice this school year if they find themselves behind a school bus. Starting Sept. 2, several School District 60 buses will be equipped with video cameras to catch motorists who do not stop when a bus's red lights are flashing. The move is meant to increase safety for children getting on and off the bus, according to local bus driver Cindy Dettling. "When someone runs through your lights and you've got a student that walks in front of your bus for instance … your stomach comes up into your throat," Dettling said. Under provincial law, drivers must remain stopped behind a bus until its stop sign and lights have stopped flashing before passing. Though it's illegal, it has been difficult to enforce, according to Dettling. "We don't see police on our routes. They're short staffed, I get it," she said. "The only way Irvin before this is if the (bus) driver Tang catches a licence plate."

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• Driving after a colonoscopy is not an option. It is important to have someone drive you home after the procedure. Procedure Colonoscopies are performed at the hospital. Once there, you will be asked to remove any jewellery and to change into a hospital gown to facilitate the examination. Most of the time, a sedative is given to help the patient relax while remaining conscious. The medication makes the procedure more bearable. Patients are asked to lie on their left side, with their knees folded. The device is then inserted into the rectum and the examination begins. You will feel the need to defecate while the camera is in the large intestine. Air is occasionally introduced into the colon to allow for a better view of the intestinal walls. A colonoscopy generally takes 20 to 45 minutes to complete. After the procedure, it is normal to experience some cramping. What does an abnormal result mean? During the procedure, the physician may comment on what he is seeing. If an abnormal lesion is detected, a small sample will be taken and sent for further testing. The physician may also see benign or precancerous polyps which he may or may not choose to remove. The colonoscopy is used to detect early stage cancer as well as any inflammation or infection in the colon. All findings are subjected to additional testing to provide an accurate picture of the situation. Complications Although very rare, complications can occur. If you experience persistent bleeding, significant pain, nausea or vomiting after the procedure, immediately contact the centre where you had your colonoscopy. What to know before going for this test Before going for a blood test, examination or other, it is always a good idea for you to have a complete list of all prescription or over the counter medications and/or natural products you may be taking.

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Lower Gl Endoscopy General information A colonoscopy consists of introducing a long flexible tube into the rectum. The tip of the tube, which is no larger than a finger, is equipped with a camera that provides images of the inside of the rectum and large intestine, enabling the doctor to detect any abnormalities. A colonoscopy generally takes a few minutes to complete. What is the purpose of this test? A colonoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the large intestine and can be recommended for a variety of reasons. It allows the physician to take samples of intestinal tissue, remove polyps, or stop intestinal bleeding. Colonoscopy is used to diagnose and monitor inflammatory bowel diseases and to determine the cause of persistent bleeding. The physician can also use this test to identify any suspicious growths before they develop into cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society recommends that men and women over the age of 50 have a fecal occult blood test at least every 2 years. In the event where the fecal blood test is positive, a colonoscopy or barium enema is the next step. Those with a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer should also have a colonoscopy. Higher risk persons include those with a first degree relative (brother, father, etc.) who has had this type of cancer, those with a personal history of colorectal cancer, anyone with inflammatory bowel disease or familial adenomatous polyposis and those who have polyps in the colon or rectum. Preparation The colon generally holds feces. To get a clear view of the colon, it is crucial that it be emptied and cleansed. Various laxative preparations are commonly used to that end. Each health care facility has its own protocoL • The test must be performed on an empty stomach. Water however, is allowed at all times. • A liquid diet is recommended the night before and the day of the test. • If you take aspirin, anti-inflammatories (Advil®, Motrin®, etc.) or any blood-thinning medication (Coumadin®, Sintrom®, etc.), notify staﬀ at the clinic where you are having the examination.

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School zones back in effect Sept. 1 The new school year is just around the corner and RCMP are reminding drivers that school zones will soon be back in effect, starting Sept. 1. “On school days, please make sure you slow your speed down to 30 kilometres per hour and watch for children crossing the streets,” Cst. Stephanie Lang said in a release. Failing to do so could net you a fine from $196 to $483. If the infraction is severe enough, your vehicle could be impounded for seven days with the responsibility for towing costs landing in your lap. “RCMP will be out in full force to assure children are safe walking or riding their bikes to school,” Lang added.

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But that can be difficult to do, meaning drivers usually speed away without suffering the legal consequences. These violations are not rare occurrences, either. Between April 15 and June 25 of this year, bus drivers in School District 60 noted every single instance a motorist drove through the flashing red lights. Bus drivers logged 51 infractions over those 50 days. To better catch these drivers, cameras will be installed — likely on buses driving on routes that include Highway 29 and the Alaska Highway. The cameras deploy automatically once the bus is stopped. The new cameras will be able to catch the make, model, and licence plate of a vehicle driving by, "and even the hair colour, if the lighting is right," Dettling said. This information will then be sent to police. Students head back to class Sept. 8, and the new cameras could mean a lot more traffic tickets for scofflaws. Currently, those tickets are $167 and three points off your licence. However, Dettling and others want those fines raised to $368, with six points coming off a driver's licence to reflect the severity of the offence. "I don't think people are paying enough attention, and the reason is that the fines aren't high enough," Dettling said. "We have repeat offenders, and if they do it two or three times, they're losing their licence. That might get their attention." Regardless of the fines, local bus drivers are asking people to drive safe for the kids. "You get a connection with each one of those kids on the buses," said Lisa Wiebe, another bus driver. "It's not just a stranger's kid, it's someone you're connecting with, and they mean something to you." reporter@ahnfsj.ca

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BC Hydro was handed three legal wins in court last week as it pushes forward on the Site C dam. On Aug. 28, the B.C. Supreme Court dismissed West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations' injunction application that would have stopped some construction work on Site C. Hours later, a federal court also dismissed the Peace Valley Landowner Association's application for a judicial review, and dismissed an action by the two First Nations challenging the dam’s environmental assessment certificate, the decision that approved the construction of the dam by the federal government. "We are pleased with these decisions," said Site C spokesman David Conway in an email.

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Should we abandon the public school system in favour of home schooling?

Now, all the thousands of teachers, school support staff, and even the administrators who would be left unemployed, and drag on the economy (potentially in the midst of a recession) may not like this, but we should go to home schooling. As a few parents with the financial wherewithal to either hire a tutor or have one parent work out of the home have shown, home-schooling can be a viable option, and the students can be as smart (if not smarter) than the children who go through regular schooling. Now comes my plan for how to implement this, as even if we took all the old teachers and turned them into tutors, we still wouldn’t have enough to handle all these children. They could have one of their parents teach them. Sure, they may not be able to give them the kind of education that the children wants to do — a former steel worker couldn’t teach his child to be a physicist, no matter how much that child loves science — but if it was good enough for the parent, it should be good enough for the child. What about one-parent households? Simple: television, and the Internet. Give the kid and a television with a subscription to access to the learning channels. Children will naturally gravitate towards educational learning channels and quality websites. And if you believe my plan will work, is there a bridge I can sell you?

Science Matters David Suzuki

A healthy environment nurtures healthy people If a home is not cleaned and cared for, it will become rundown and less habitable or even unlivable. It’s no different with our broader surroundings, from the immediate environment to the entire planet. If we disconnect from the natural world, we become disconnected from who we are — to the detriment of our health and the health of the ecosystems on which our well-being and survival depend. Understanding that we’re part of nature and acting on that understanding makes us healthier and happier, and encourages us to care for the natural systems around us. A growing body of science confirms this, including two recent studies that explore the ways nature benefits human health. A Toronto-based study, published in Nature and co-authored by a team

including University of Chicago psychologists Omid Kardan and Marc Berman and David Suzuki Foundation scientist Faisal Moola, examined the relationship between urban trees and human health. According to “Neighborhood greenspace and health in a large urban center”, people living in areas with many trees, especially large trees, report feeling healthier than people in areas with fewer trees. The other study, published in Ecosystem Services and co-authored by scientists from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, reviewed a range of previous research to explore “observed and potential connections among nature, biodiversity, ecosystem services and human health and well-being.” The authors of “Exploring connections among nature, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health and wellbeing” concluded, “the signiﬁcance of biodiversity to human welfare is immense.” According to the Toronto study, adding 10 or more trees to a city block offered benefits to individuals equivalent to earning $10,000 more a year, moving to a neighbourhood with $10,000 higher median income or being seven years younger. As well as self-reporting of health and wellbeing, the study also found reduced rates of heart conditions, cancer, mental health problems and diabetes in

Mike Carter

There is a reason we spend money to train professionals to train professionals. I am talking of course about universities who train teachers who teach our kids. In the north, we are a bit removed from the importance of universities, and their stuffy high-minded rhetoric about the importance of education usually makes folks here want to run as far as they can in the opposite direction, rather than get all warm and fuzzy about how these things are essential. I can be the same way sometimes when I am in a certain mood, but we all generally agree that education is important and at some point in our history, thought it was important enough to fund higher education with tax dollars. Universities are being subsidized by the government less and less, leading to higher tuition fees and more barriers to education for the working poor and lower-middle classes — but that is another topic altogether. My point is this: Home schooling does work for some. It’s a great option for parents who are well researched and prepared. But if we force every parent to home school by closing the public school system, we are playing a very dangerous game with educating future generations. Some kids are going to get a much better education than others. Let’s stick with public schools and keep a level playing field. areas with more trees. The NOAA study delved even deeper into specific physical and mental health outcomes, finding that people living in areas with abundant green space live longer and experience lower rates of “anxiety and depression (especially), upper respiratory tract infections, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), severe intestinal complaints, and infectious disease of the intestine” than people deprived of nature. The researchers concluded that increased exposure to nature “can have positive effects on mental/psychological health, healing, heart rate, concentration, levels of stress, blood pressure, behavior, and other health factors.” They also found that, although evaluating nature according to the services it provides to humans “may lead to a human-centric view of the biosphere,” preserving these ecosystems and natural biodiversity for our own benefit will improve ecosystem health and the natural services other species need to survive and thrive. As noted in a Toronto Star article, the Toronto research also found that, “within cities, urban tree lines often follow the fault lines of social, economic, political and ecological disparity.” In other words, protecting and increasing green spaces and improving access to them is a social justice as well as a health issue.

This isn’t news to anyone who gets outside regularly. People who spend at least 30 minutes a day in nature for 30 consecutive days as part of the David Suzuki Foundation’s annual 30X30 Nature Challenge report numerous benefits, including improved mood and vitality and a greater interest in the natural world. It’s why the Foundation is launching the Back to School Superhero Challenge on September 21 to encourage kids, families, students and teachers to get outdoors, learn about environmental issues and make a difference. Science is giving us a better understanding of the many ways preserving, caring for and restoring natural spaces can improve the lives of humans and other beings — and how connecting with nature increases our desire to protect and reduce our negative impacts on our surroundings. Earth is our only home. But it’s more than that. We’re a part of the natural systems that make up our planet and its atmosphere, and what we do to the Earth, we do to ourselves — as I conveyed in my book The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature. It’s our duty to care for our immediate environment and all of the planet. Doing so will make us healthier and happier. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington.

Courts deny injunction, dismiss judicial reviews

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During the court hearing, Hydro conceded it would not act on any of the permits in the Moberly River valley, given the concern around the old growth areas, the release stated. Prophet River Chief Lynette Tsakoza believes Hydro's commitment to spare the Moberly River valley from construction until the outcome of the court case is significant. "(BC Hydro's commitment to spare the Moberly River valley from construction until the outcome of the court case) is clear recognition of the unique ecological significance of the valley," Tsakoza said. "We are looking forward to having our day in court to address the legality of the construction permits—an issue that the court today acknowledged is a 'serious issue' to be heard." The move to continue construction may come as a relief to some. In its arguments, BC Hydro stated that Paul Paquette and Sons out of Chetwynd were relying on Site C work, and that the company was likely to “face severe problems retaining employees and paying its costs" if construction was delayed. Hydro also argued that a year-long delay on the dam would cost ratepayers $335 million, although that figure was disputed by Helios Centre, an energy research group hired by the First Nations to examine these costs. The next steps the First Nations will take are unknown at this time.

"We'll have to see what happens," Willson said in an interview with CBC earlier this month after he was asked what his next steps would be if the injunction was dismissed. "I'm not even contemplating that we're not winning. Everything about this project is wrong." West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations were not given such leeway with a federal judge. The two First Nations argued that the B.C. government and Hydro did not do a comprehensive job consulting with them in approving Site C. But Judge Michael Manson disagreed. In his ruling, Manson noted that consultation on the dam began in 2007 and that Hydro and government officials met with the two First Nations 177 times and provided them with $5.9 million in capacity funding to conduct their own traditional land use studies, hire consultants, and participate in an environmental review process. That is over and above what the West Moberly and Prophet River would have received from the provincial and federal governments as part of the environmental review process, Manson said.He also noted that the Crown had tried to engage with the First Nations to discuss mitigation, but that the bands “refused to engage in such a dialogue.” “In my view, BC Hydro’s consultation has been extensive and conducted in good faith,” Manson wrote. –with files from Nelson Bennett

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High school rodeo kids from all over the north took part in the first event of the new BCHSRA season this weekend in Doig River B yron Hackett

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The school bells aren’t yet ringing and lunches weren’t quite packed for the first day of school, but in Doig River this weekend many high schoolers in the peace had a first of their own. More than 80 cowboys and cowgirls crowded the rodeo grounds in Doig River for the kickoff of the British Columbia High School Rodeo Association season. It was a first for the BCHSRA as they held their kickoff rodeo at the First Nation just 60 kilometres north of Fort St. John and for volunteer Jackie Roberts, the experience was great for everyone involved. “It’s absolutely amazing,” she said. “When we were approached about them offering [the arena] to high school rodeo, it was greatly appreciated first of all. The sponsorship they have provided, the grounds, all the work that they have done has been amazing. We have this facility that they feel only gets used once a year and they love to give to the kids. They were very proud to host a high school rodeo out here and we are honoured to have our first rodeo of the year here.” Not only was it the first time in Doig River, it was also the first time for many of the rodeo future stars to show off their talent in the area. “There are a lot of beginners here for the junior— junior is grade 6, ,7, 8. So grade six they come on and this is their very first rodeo of the season. There are a lot of nerves, anticipation; parents are nervous as well. It’s a great club for the kids to be a part of and to grow and get experience,” Roberts explained on Saturday. That included young Kali Atkings, 11, whose family has a deep tradition in the rodeo game and she found it to be a natural transition into the sport. The family ties run so deep that Atkings’ Nana even encouraged her to wear her mom’s old rodeo shirt on Saturday. “I was being lead [around barrels]

since I was four,” Atkings said about her initial introduction into barrel racing. “My sister did it, my mom did it, my nana rodeoed, I’m really happy to be doing it.” Roberts knows all about getting started in the high school rodeo as she got her twin boys, Wade and Tyrel started three years ago and has loved the experience ever since. “I absolutely love this experience for my boys to grow up in. I believe it’s the family camaraderie that’s just unlike any other sport that I’ve been involved in. And that’s probably the biggest thing is the personal development that they each gain for their confidence,” she said. byron hackett photo That confidence can Kali Atkings, 11, tries her hand at junior barrel racing in her first ever British Columbia High School be seen by just about Rodeo Association event. More than 80 kids competed in Doig River at the first BCHSRA event in any kid who steps in to Doig River on Saturday and Sunday. the rodeo arena, whether nervous or not, the community of their who have moved up to the senior circuit already seen with her boys and plenty of peers are there to support them— even this year have been around the block and the other kids who are regulars in the high when they get ready for an interview. learned the ins and outs of high school school rodeo arena. Auzyn Corr, 12, was not shy about his rodeo. They had a few tips for those who “I think one of the biggest things is the passion to be interviewed and the second are getting starting in the game. personal development that all the kids get year rodeo wonder kid who competes in “Just practice a lot and have fun,” to grow within themselves— their self just about every event the high school Wade said. confidence, their self esteem,” she said. sport has to offer said it’s all about havHis brother Tyrel expanded on that “They can take this out not just in ing a good time. idea. the rodeo arena, but they can take it into “I started out last year and the only “It’s a lot of fun, I love doing it and the their life. With all their experience and thing I didn’t do is saddle bronc,” the people are really nice,” he added. their support that they have through their youngster said confidently. “I was kind And at the end of the day, beyond hav- teammates and their parents because it is of nervous today when I got on my first ing fun, something the kids don’t see the one family affair.” one.” whole value of is the experience and The next BCHSRA- North Region roDealing with those nerves can some- how it will effect their daily lives. That's deo will be in Hudson’s Hope on Septemtimes be difficult, but the Roberts twins something the twins’ mother Jackie has ber 19.

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Though millions of Canadians now see the first Monday in September as one last opportunity to enjoy some summer recreation with friends and family members, Labour Day is symbolic of much more than long weekends and backyard barbecues. Labour Day was inspired in large part by Canada's growing industrialization in the second half of the 19th century, when competition for work in the nation's rapidly growing cities was fierce and workers who complained of long workweeks or poor working conditions could easily be replaced. Such was the case in Toronto in 1872, when printers threatened to strike after years of lobbying for shorter workweeks. Those protests went ignored, and on March 25, 1872, the city's printers went on strike. Within weeks, other workers in the city began to support the printers, whose strike had interrupted Toronto's thriving publishing industry. Within three weeks of the printers going on strike, 2,000 workers marched through the streets of Toronto. The number of marchers gradually grew, and eventually 10 percent of the city's popula-

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Add health screenings to back-to-school checklist As summer vacation winds down, thoughts turn from jaunts to the beach to readying for a new school year. To-do lists include many of the typical tasks that precede going back to the classroom, including shopping for new clothes, purchasing school supplies and finishing summer reading assignments. Another essential requirement parents must find time for is completing their children’s health screenings and immunizations so youngsters can return to school. Health screenings may include, but may not be limited to, routine physical exams, eye exams and dental cleanings. Each school district may have its own set of health requirements that must be met in order for children to attend school. Many schools require that children are up-to-date with all immunizations before they can begin a new school year. While the issue of vaccinations has inspired debate in recent years, parents should recognize that many schools will only exempt students from receiving certain vaccinations due to religious reasons. For a list of state vaccination requirements and possible exemptions for schools in the United States, visit www2a.cdc.gov/nip/ schoolsurv/schImmRqmt.asp. Students who have specific learning disabilities or medical conditions that require classroom modification should obtain recent documentation from any therapists or specialists prior to beginning a new school year. Doing so facilitates the process of setting up procedures within the school while ensuring children have what they need to excel in the classroom. All parents may want to ask doctors to provide copies of medical and immunization records so that schools will have the most recent copies on file. Parents should schedule eye examinations well in advance of the first day of school so they have ample time to fill new prescriptions for youngsters before school begins. This ensures kids won’t be starting off on the wrong foot because of vision problems that could already have been addressed. Parents of adolescents or students on the verge of adolescence may want to address the subject of bodily changes before the school year begins anew. Address which changes can be expected, including the start of menstruation for girls. This will help children better understand what is happening when they witness changes in themselves and fellow classmates and give them a chance to receive accurate information rather than gossip from their peers. Keep in mind that health screenings conducted in advance of the school year may not preclude students from school-sponsored screenings. Schools may offer their own vision and hearing screenings and may take physical measurements to ensure students are growing on schedules in line with normal development.

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How to save on school supplies Back to school season can be as expensive for parents as it is exciting for students. Once the initial letdown of the end of summer vacation wears off, many kids are excited to return to school, where they can see their friends, study their favorite subjects and participate in extracurricular activities. Parents of school-aged youngsters may share in that excitement while also knowing that back to school season can stretch their budgets. One of the ways to salvage those budgets is to save on school supplies. Fortunately, there are several ways parents can do just that. • Be patient. Shopping early can save shoppers money in many instances, but parents may benefit by exercising patience when it comes to buying school supplies for their children. Teachers often give students lists of supplies they will need for each class, and parents who wait to receive such lists can avoid spending money on items their kids won’t need. Even if you wait it out, you may be able to get a head start, as some teachers may post supply lists on school websites, while others might email lists to parents before back to school season hits full swing. • Take inventory. If you have more than one child, chances are you already have lots of school supplies around the house. Dust off kids’ backpacks and study areas from last school year to determine which supplies you need to buy and which you already have. Going forward, encourage kids to store their supplies in a predetermined area once the school year ends, as this will make next year’s inventory that much easier to examine and assess. • Spend more now to save later. While inexpensive supplies can be hard to resist, such items likely won’t withstand the test of time, forcing you to spend time and money each year buying replacement supplies. Paying more now for certain items, including stronger backpacks and more highly rated calculators, may end up saving you money in the long run, even if the initial pill is somewhat tough to swallow. • Use technology to your advantage. Department stores and businesses that sell school supplies, such as pharmacies and office stores, may or may not discount too many items once back to school season hits full swing. But savvy parents can still find deals by using technology to their advantage when shopping for school supplies. Download apps like RetailMeNot to your smartphone and enable its updates so your phone essentially notifies you of any discounts the moment you walk into a given store. If you don’t receive any updates, search for discounts via the app or the Internet as you shop. Chances are strong that there are deals to be had, even if you don’t learn of the deals until you arrive at the store. School supplies can be expensive, but parents can employ several strategies to save on school supplies now and in the future.

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W E E K LY P R O R A C I N G U P D AT E Racing News, Stats & Trivia

2015 Standings Sprint Cup Series Top Ten 1) Kevin Harvick

Race Det Race Detail tail ils s

Location: Darlington, S.C. Date: Sept. 6th, 7:20 p.m. TV: NBCSN Last Year’s Pole: Kevin Harvick - 183.479 mph Last Year’s Winner: Kevin Harvick

Darlington Raceway

Points: 908 Wins: 2 Top 5: 17 Top 10: 21

2) Joey Logano

Points: 865 Wins: 3 Top 5: 14 Top 10: 18

3) Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Points: 819 Wins: 2 Top 5: 11 Top 10: 15

Xfinity Series Top Ten Driver 1) Chris Buescher 2) Chase Elliott 3) Ty Dillon 4) Regan Smith 5) Elliott Sadler 6) Darrell Wallace Jr. 7) Brian Scott 8) Daniel Suarez 9) Brendan Gaughan 10) Ryan Reed

4) Brad Keselowski Top 10: 16

5) Jimmie Johnson

Points: 792 Wins: 4 Top 5: 11 Top 10: 16

6) Martin Truex Jr. Harold Brasington knew what he was doing in 1949 when he started pushing dirt around an old peanut field. With every lap those graders and bulldozers completed, the Darlington Raceway came to life. The Darlington Raceway is a unique, somewhat egg-shaped oval with the nickname of “Too Tough To Tame.” Today, the track’s specifications remain true to Mr. Brasington’s vision, with the exception of a few minor adjustments. Current points leader, Kevin Harvick, won last year’s race.

Points: 771 Wins: 1 Top 5: 7

Top 10: 16

7) Matt Kenseth Points: 753 Wins: 3 Top 5: 9

Top 10: 15

8) Kurt Busch Points: 713 Wins: 2 Top 5: 8

Top 10: 11

10) Jamie McMurray Points: 696 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2

With 11 winners through 24 races this season the five remaining spots in the Chase for the Cup will go to the drivers who are ranked the highest in the standings. Those spots are currently held by Jamie McMurray, Ryan Newman, Paul Menard, Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer, who holds the last position by a 35-point advantage. Without a new winner emerging in the last two races before the Chase or a driver currently within the top 16 posting consecutive catastrophic finishes, the field is virtually set for the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Racing Trivia

Top 10: 13

9) Denny Hamlin Points: 712 Wins: 1 Top 5: 8

Racing News

Which active driver has the most wins at Darlington Raceway? a) Tony Stewart b) Kyle Busch

Top 10: 7

c) Clint Bowyer d) Jeff Gordon

Last Weekend’s Xfinity Series Race: Paul Menard won at Road America Road America Top 10 Finishes Driver Points 1. Paul Menard 0 2. Ryan Blaney 42 3. Brian Scott 42 4. Chase Elliott 42 5. Darrell Wallace Jr. 39 6. Boris Said 38 7. Justin Marks 37 8. Regan Smith 36 9. Chris Buescher 35 10. Ty Dillon 35

Wisconsin driver Paul Menard took advantage of a lengthy late-race caution and held off Ryan Blaney to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Road America on Saturday. Brian Scott, Chase Elliott and Darrell Wallace Jr. completed the top five. A moment of silence was held for Justin Wilson. Wilson died last Monday, a day after he was struck in the head by debris in the IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway. Chris Buescher, a Roush Fenway Racing driver, remains the Xfinity Series leader and now holds a 16-point advantage over second-place Elliott. Menard competes full-time in the Sprint Cup Series so he was not awarded any points in the Xfinity Series for his victory.

Paul Menard Born: Aug. 21, 1980 Crew Chief: Danny Stockman Jr. Car: Chevrolet

Year 2015 Career

Answer : d) Jeff Gordon

Shape: Oval Distance: 1.366 miles Banking / Turns: 25 / 23 degrees

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Points 835 819 816 785 750 736 723 717 705 631

Wins 1 3

Top 10s 5 86

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PRO GOLF WEEKLY UPDATE

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This Week: The Deutsche Bank Championship

The Deutsche Bank Championship began in 2003 and is held at the Tournament Players Club of Boston in Norton, Massachusetts. Unlike Defending: Chris Kirk most tournaments, this tournament Winning Score: 15-under par is intended to end on a Monday due Winning Share: $1,440,000 to its scheduling near Labor Day. Adam Scott won the first event in 2003, taking home the title with a four-stroke victory over Rocco Mediate. The tournament is the second tournament of the FedEx Cup Playoffs leading up to the Tour Championship. Only the top 100 players in the FedEx Cup points rankings are qualified to compete this week. TPC Boston Norton, Mass. 7,216 yards, Par 71

Golf TV Schedule

Last Week: Jason Day won The Barclays

Jason Day won the first event Tournament Results of the FedEx Cup playoffs on 1. Jason Day Score: -19 Sunday. Day carded a brilliant Earnings: $1,485,000 bogey-free final round 8-under 2. Henrik Stenson Score: -13 par 62 at The Barclays in New Jersey Earnings: $891,000 to secure his third victory in his past 3. Bubba Watson Score: -11 four tournaments. The world No. 3 Earnings: $561,000 ranked golfer finished at 19-under for the championship, six shots clear of Henrik Stenson and will head to the second event in the four tournament playoffs in first place. “It’s been a good summer for me. I never expected to come out and play the way I did today. Just very patient with myself,” Day said.

Golfing News

Brian Harman made a hole in one twice on Sunday during his final round at the Barclays. After holing out on the 196-yard par-3 third, Harman made another hole in one at the 228-yard 14th. Both shots were going right at the hole the moment it left the club. He says he told the first to go in. When the ball was in flight on the second one, he said, “Make it two.” He says he was “shocked.” According to the PGA Tour, Harman Golf Trivia joins two others who have carded two aces in a Jason Day’s best finish in three of the four single round, most recently by Yusaku Miyazato majors is a tie for 2nd or better. Which major at Reno in 2006. There have also been 41 aces is his best finish a tie for 4th? on tour all season, which is three away from the a) Masters c) British Open all-time record of 44 (1994). Tradition says you b) U.S. Open d) PGA Championship Answer: c) His best finish at the British Open was a tie for are supposed to buy drinks for everyone in the clubhouse when you make an ace. 4th place during this year’s tournament.

PGA Event: Deutsche Bank Championship Day Time Network Fri, 9/4 2:30pm-6:30pm GOLF Sat, 9/5 2:30pm-6:30pm GOLF Sun, 9/6 1:00pm-3:00pm GOLF Sun, 9/6 3:00pm-6:00pm NBC Mon, 9/7 11:30am-1:30pm GOLF Mon, 9/7 1:30pm-6:00pm NBC

Lessons from the Golf Pro The golf cart is one of the great innovations on the home course for the amateur golfer, but it can get us into a world of trouble at times. The biggest error comes when we park our cart, walk to the ball out in the fairway and then realize that we brought the wrong club. More times than not, in a rush, we just decide to go ahead and swing with the club that was brought and a poor shot is the usual result. The resolution to this quandary is quite simple. On the ride to your shot, think about the club selection that you are probably going to need. Consider all factors including yardage, wind direction and any elevation changes involved. Then, the most important aspect is to carry multiple clubs from the cart to your ball. While this will cause a bit more strenuous exercise, getting the right club is what needs to be done.

Player Profile

Jason Day

Turned Professional: 2006 World Ranking: 3rd FedEx Cup Standing: 1st PGA Tour Wins: 6

FedEx Cup Standings Through Aug. 30, 2015

1) Jason Day

4,459 pts. / 9 top tens

2) Jordan Spieth 4,169 pts. / 14 top tens

3) Bubba Watson 3,167 pts. / 8 top tens

4) Henrik Stenson 2,152 pts. / 5 top tens

5) Zach Johnson 2,049 pts. / 9 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 6) Dustin Johnson 2,028 7) Jimmy Walker 2,020 8) Justin Rose 1,956 9) Robert Streb 1,838 10) Danny Lee 1,709

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Hello again! Now that achievement days are over, things have been starting to slow down! Everyone is getting refueled for next year and because I don’t have a lot to write about this month I decided I wanted to do things a little different; in one of the earlier 4-H article from one of the other groups, I saw that the reporter interviewed a couple of their 4-H members. I thought that was a great idea, and I wanted try that layout. So that’s what I will be doing today. I hope you enjoy it!

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First of all I would like to put one of our leaders Mary Dick in the spotlight! This was her first year as a leader and she’s going to miss seeing the juniors smiling faces! She felt that if she had known more about being a leader, that she would have been able to enjoy the position even more. Her favorite thing about the 4-H members was that they all seemed to do their best at most of the things that they did! She was very happy with how the 4-H club did with their projects, and she id looking forward to next year! I also talked to Jessica Dick one of our senior members and just so happens to be my bff! She had the second highest selling steer; she has been in 4-H for 3 years. She is going to miss her steer, and will miss the routine of feeding him everyday. Her favorite thing this year was hanging out with the club, Jessica was our club secretary, and she said it was, “all right”! Her favorite things about our leaders were that they always kept calm, and let us do the work. The person she thinks worked the hardest was Lacey Wiebe; one of our junior members! She is excited for next year! She is also going to the PNE in Vancouver! She is more than excited to go! Next we have Lynette Wiebe! She is one to always help out even before being asked. Lynette Wiebe has been in 4-H for 6 years now! Her favorite event of the whole year was the judging rallies. She liked spending time with the members of the club and working with her project. She was the President of our club, she said, “it was a challenge but it improved my skills and helped me become more organized.” Her favorite thing about the leaders was how they motivated everyone to do their best. She is also happy with how her projects did! Lynette is excited for next year, she’s already looking for steers that she would like for next year, and she gets to show off her cow calf pair next year as well. She also gets to go to the PNE! Savannah Loewen one of our senior member talked to me about how her year went. She has also been helping out alot! She has been in 4-H 5 years; her favorite part was taking part of achievement days and getting to go to the PNE. Seeing everyone, of the club members, regularly was her favorite part of the year! “Our leaders made every member feel valued and appreciated” says Savannah, “and I will miss my steer.” Her projects did great, better then she had expected! The person she thought worked the hardest was Lynette Wiebe. Lastly I interviewed Caralei Bueckert; she worked super hard this year. (She had a heifer and 2 Photography projects and she did an excellent job with all of it!) She also has bee in 4-H for 5 years. She was the vice president of our club, she loved how willing the leaders were to help and answer questions! She was very pleased with how her projects did. The people she thinks tried their hardest were Lacey Wiebe and Becky Bueckert; she said that for beginners they had a lot of work to do, and they did very well! She is excited for next year, although she is more excited for photography because she knows what to except now! She is also excited to be going to the PNE! On August 15, we had our Prespatou end of the year party! We had it at the Kings Valley Bible Camp/camp ground. We had a supper there and played some games. After that we went swimming and canoeing; we had a lot of fun! After supper we had an award ceremony were the leaders gave out awards! That has been all the Prespatou 4-H club has done this month. See you next month Thank you Butler Farm Equipment Ltd. for sponsoring this page!!

Gabrella Loewen 4-H Reporter R001940767