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Gold Eagle Casino expands

Everybody Has a Story

3 Garden Chat Rediscover ‘common’ perennials

Larissa Chipak: The unsung job of a page turner

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Starr carries lance for NAIG run

Quote of the week “The main thing we wanted to do is generate more excitement within the province.” — Kelly Atcheynum, Gold Eagle Casino general manager

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BLFL Regular Season Champs The Battleford Midget Bandits finished first in the Battlefords and District Ladies Fastball League regular season with a record of 10-1. They edged the second place Unity Midget Panthers (9-2-1). The Bandits turn their attention to the playoffs, which continue at the Flats Wednesday evening. For BLFL playoff coverage, check out Thursday’s Regional Optimist. Photo by Brett Smith

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New Smoke Signals slots offer million dollar wins By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A long line of players hoping to become instant millionaires were at the Gold Eagle Casino Thursday. The occasion was the simultaneous launch of the refreshed progressive Smoke Signals jackpot at Gold Eagle Casino, as well as the other Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority casinos across Saskatchewan. Mayor Ian Hamilton was on hand to cut the ribbon to launch the Smoke Signals jackpot. He was also the first to press the button to try a spin on the new slot machines. The slot machines offer the opportunity for players to turn into millionaires on one spin. Previously, the top jackpot began at $250,000. Now, however, the new top level will start off at four times that. That number will keep rising as people spin the slots at the six SIGA casinos around the province. “The main thing we wanted to do is generate more excitement within the province,” said Kelly Atcheynum, Gold Eagle Casino general manager. “It’s the first time we’ve offered a million dollars starting out for progressive. That’s the main thing. To renew the excitement of the gaming and offer bigger prizes in the province, I think this is a big bonus for the gaming in the province.” A total of 44 machines make up the Smoke Signals bank at the SIGA casinos, which also include locations in Prince Albert, Swift Current, Yorkton, Carlyle and at the Whitecap Dakota First Nation south of Saskatoon. Users will see a change in the physical structure of the

progressives, and some new games are being offered. According to Gold Eagle Casino operations manager Roger Anderson, the machines operate at three different tiers. In addition to the top level of $1 million, the second level begins at $25,000 and the third at $1,000. The average player will have a chance to win the million dollar level with simply a dollar bet. A five-dollar bet, though, does provide more opportunities to win each of those levels, Atcheynum said. Big jackpots have created a lot of excitement and buzz for SIGA casinos in recent years. In March, a nurse in Prince Albert, Doris Staflund, claimed over $1.15 million in jackpot winnings in the Smoke Signals jackpot at the Northern Lights Casino. That jackpot created some hype, but Anderson noted changes were long in the works, even before that was claimed. It takes a “lot of teamwork,” Anderson said, referring to the fact the new Smoke Signals rolled out in six different locations. “There’s a lot of levels to go through and a lot of different agencies involved.” If creating excitement was the goal, that was certainly accomplished, as a long lineup of players were on hand to try their luck on the machines for the first time as part of their promotion “Free Spin for a Million,” which took place through July 6. Players in line Thursday also received souvenirs including a free t-shirt. Members of the media also had an opportunity to try their luck on the Smoke Signals machines. As it turned out, the reporter from the NewsOptimist came away a winner on his free spin, taking home $43.75.

Mayor Ian Hamilton and Gold Eagle Casino general manager Kelly Atcheynum cut the ribbon for the launch of the new $1 million Smoke Signals jackpot at the SIGA casinos throughout Saskatchewan. Below, Hamilton got the opportunity at the first spin on the machines. Photos by John Cairns The launch of the new jackpot impressed Mayor Hamilton, who called it “just a great buzz for North Battleford and for the Gold Eagle Casino” in speaking to reporters. He believes this will attract even more visitors to the city. “I look forward to seeing even more people coming to North Battleford to take advantage of this entertainment package as well as all the other things we have to offer in North Battleford.”

Casino expansion coming soon says Atcheynum By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The long-awaited expansion to Gold Eagle Casino is due to move forward later this month. That was confirmed to reporters Thursday afternoon by Kelly Atcheynum, general manager of the casino in North Battleford. Paving and prep work will begin this month for that expansion, Atcheynum said, with the project taking place over an 18-month period. But a grand opening may happen sometime earlier than that, according to operations manager Roger Anderson, with dates of April or May possible. The intention is to expand the front of the existing casino building by 6,000 square feet, with the addition to be located just west of the existing Kihiw Restaurant.

The project will add a “non-smoking area away from the gaming floor itself,” said Atcheynum. Plans for the expansion have been in the works for some time, having been unveiled at a luncheon for Battlefords Tribal Council last spring. The move would increase the size of the casino and address concerns about ventilation inside the building. The addition would go on what is now a parking lot. Addressing the parking situation will be the first priority before the main construction begins. Atcheynum said the first phase of the project will expand parking between the Gold Ridge Centre and Kihiw and also at the back of the existing casino. “The main thing is to get the parking facilities completed first,” said Atcheynum.

In the meantime, it continues to be business as usual as far as operations at the casino, with no impact on the gaming itself. Atcheynum spoke of the expansion plans at the launch of the new Smoke Signals progressive jackpot. The new top-level jackpot starts at $1 million across Saskatchewan, something Atcheynum said would create “more excitement in the province.”

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Commentary

A matter of degree By William Wardill

History & Since people first were Commentary from a able to use language and press letters in clay there have been stories of current events. The circulation of news by the king’s heralds gave way to the publication of news on hand-printed parchments, on paper printed with hand-set type and then with sticks of type moulded by the glorified typewriters called Linotype Catalogue available from: machines and printed on Speargrass Specialties Box 298, Eatonia, Sk., S0L 0Y0 rotary presses. From the Phone: (306) 967‐2910 beginning, advertising revwww.speargrassspecialties.com enue was the life-blood of a newspaper. When rails spread across Western Canada, every railway town of any consequence had a newspaper. The smallest ones were one-man operations. The owner was publisher, editor, reporter, typesetter, pressman, circulation manager and office boy. He probably printed from two to four pages on a flat-bed press. These were fattened by what was called “boiler plate” – features and stale news and advertising provided by companies that gained their revenues from their association with the small local journals. The editor-publisher of the village paper had to be careful. He couldn’t afford to offend the village establishment. His most important offering was the local and personal column, an innocuous account of the doings of citizens who liked to see their names in print. He was never a court reporter because miscreants bought papers, too. In the age of computers and instant communication, the technology of news gathering has changed but its underlying patterns have not. Old-time newspapermen would be aware of how the electronic media, especially CNN, “milk” their stories. In the recent past, CNN concentrated on brutal violence of the conflict in Syria that resulted in thousands of deaths and the flight of millions of refugees. The issues there were still unresolved when CNN turned to the disappearance of a Malaysian airliner with fewer than 300 people on board. It was a mystery and a tragedy and it was “milked” for weeks. CNN then noted as “breaking news” the killings here and there by gun toting madmen. Only a few people were murdered. The story of the conflict in Ukraine and the kidnapping of girls from a Christian school by Islamic extremists also involved only a relatively small number of people. For days now, CNN has been airing the story of a single American soldier, a former prisoner of the Taliban who may also have been a deserter. From the sorry plight of millions to the plight of one man is for the electronic media only a matter of degree. People are still being killed in Syria and there are still over a million displaced people in the Palestine refugee camps, people and the descendants of people who once lived in the land that is now the state of Israel. These are not good stories, now. They don’t attract viewers. The electronic media are doing what the smalltown editors did. They are keeping up their circulation and advertising revenues. This is not to say their stories are inexpertly told or tinged with falsehoods. It is a matter of degree. What they emphasize may be far less important to humankind than the stories they don’t tell.

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Time for mandatory recycling in B’ford By Becky Doig Editor

North Battleford’s blue bins now line every street on pick-up days. In Battleford, where mandatory recycling has yet to take root, there is still just a smattering of bins set out for pick up every other week. There are some rumblings at Town Hall however that the town, too, will make the blue bins mandatory. Hip, hip hooray to that idea. That would bring the Town back into line with its past leadership role in the area of waste management. Residents there have had rollout bins for several years, and for the same period of time have had the option of purchasing a compost bin that is picked up on a weekly basis. The City has closed its former communal compost drop-off area, but has yet to come up with a plan to offer an alternative for those who want to dispose of grass clippings and other organic waste in an environmentally friendly manner. The Town currently offers a communal recycling depot, which over the years has been a testament to just how ignorant some people can be as they dump everything from fluorescent light tubes to television sets and broken lawn furniture into the bins. Those wanting to access a blue bin can subscribe to a Loraas service to obtain a blue bin and access their

bi-weekly pickup service. I’ve been doing that for three years, and I love my blue bin. I no longer have to go through the aggravation of storing recyclables and then hauling them to the communal site, only to come away discouraged with the entire process because of all the trash I see there. Into the blue bin go all kinds of things that used to go into my garbage buddy, and while it is sometimes a challenge to fit everything into the blue bin on a bi-weekly schedule, my garbage could be dumped only every three weeks and it likely would not fill up. That’s because between the town’s compost bin (and the one I have in my back yard) and my subscribedto blue bin, not much goes into the garbage from our household. I think it’s time everyone embraced the system.

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Kids start a garage fire Staff Children playing with matches were responsible for a fire on the 1600 block of 106th Street, according to the North Battleford Fire Department. Two pumpers, eight personnel and one chief officer arrived on the scene. The fire broke out Wednesday around 4:30 p.m. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started in the

garage. Both the garage and shed were fully involved on arrival of the fire department. Firefighters brought the fire under control within 10 minutes. RCMP and peace officers were also on the scene and SaskPower was on hand to deal with a downed power line. The children quickly admitted to police they had caused the fire. Damage is estimated at between $15,000 to $20,000.

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Children playing with matches caused a garage fire on the 1600 block of 106th Street Wednesday. Photos by John Cairns

NBFD boat used in search for missing man Staff North Battleford Fire Department deployed their boat during a search for a missing

man Sunday. and searched Wally Giesbrecht, for him. 58, of Elrose left a Police local hotel on the 16 s a y, g o i n g Highway Bypass in for walks is North Battleford at 7 a common a.m. to go for a walk, practice for according to RCMP. Giesbrecht, Giesbrecht asked however it is hotel staff about the not common walking bridges that for him to be go over the North gone for so Saskatchewan River long. WALLY and the walking paths At 10 a.m. GIESBRECHT on Finlayson Island. North BattlWhen he didn’t return eford RCMP to the hotel his family went were called to assist with

searching for Giesbrecht. In addition to the NBFD scouring the river with the boat, the RCMP conducted an extensive search of the shore line and Finlayson Island. Giesbrecht is described as Caucasian, 5’9”, 190 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, wearing a grey shirt and beige pants. Anyone with information is urged to call North Battleford RCMP Detachment at 306-446-1720 or RCMP Saskatchewan Media Relations at 306-780-3827.

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Serious injuries in Hwy. 4 crash Staff A semi and a half-ton collided on Highway 4 about eight kilometres north of North Battleford Friday morning, sending one person to hospital via STARS with serious injuries. Police were called to the scene at just before 8 a.m. and

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the airlift operation, cleanup and investigation kept the highway closed for several hours. Traffic was rerouted until just after 1 p.m. North Battleford Fire Department was called upon to use their extrication equipment to free occupants. North Battleford RCMP say the investigation is ongoing.

Three‐vehicle Crash

There was a collision at the intersection of Territorial Drive and Highway 16 Thursday at about 6:45 p.m. According to police three vehicles were involved in the collision.

EMS were on the scene and transported two people to hospital for treatment of minor injuries. NBFD says a driver and a passenger in one vehicle were injured. The driver in the other vehicle was not harmed. Two vehicles were towed from the scene. Minor fluids and debris had to be cleaned up as well, and emergency personnel were on the scene for over a half hour. According to police, the male driver of one of the vehicles has been charged under the Traffic Safety Act with failing to yield while turning left.

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That’ “It ’s a ve ry differ en in engineering no emplo th the more formal approa by you a different part of the wi e go aus bec r stone or a me s. ey for say Gr per she is ,” ended to care whether it right there beside the see lots of benefits to me “No one is going to be off it’s a g d lon an a s er on aft l oti cia em efi ir ir.” ben the community cho you can sense t their books.” It’s been especially pursue an en you are back bringing ou School of the school day of trying to keep her “outside er mm Su About her decision to at be more personal concert wh ll wi k ipa Ch a musical n r check. her brothe academic career rather tha referred there.” the box” energy level in this summer, but she and ice Vo ery l “v a sou as and lf ays ll rt rse wi alw hea he l she Ch ipa k de scr ibe s career, Chipak says “In a way it helped hea graduated high school and e has a surfeit of have now l to begin because doing that [writing] made me feel back to something her dad told her. fal s thi n too ska A type personality.” Sh Sa in wa s he r a concert without be living some of that page Al tho ug h en gin ee rin g energy, so sitting through There won’t be a lot of ter as a person. It let me get bet ty. rsi ive ’t un isn en .” list time she day g to n all lon out for a something more to do tha energy out that I didn’t get experiences, ultimate decision, ning in her near future. tur dic ine me e, n ee . enc al tw sci her th and wa s see saw ing be necessarily easy for She also says her music Having always loved ma eI r aus can he bec t sic g gh mu nin d g. tau tur sai rin ve e ee ha her pag g, gin fat e r “I always lik and music. 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Staying calm ian foc nar to e eri He made her think about abl vet a ing music that you forget wh as Be ure fut a th s wi ha e sh sic as en mu y wh d alr onoured riv or not she really wante Th ere ha ve be en tim es is another. r laughs, knowing the time-h he t of e tha nc so ic llia and bri dem ing the aca Engineer her job. been distracted by “Engineering is super between the Colleges of h a good get competitive. the house do n I thi say wi I’d ve a ali are “I thought that was suc be e ll on performers, she admits. wi the is ure ult ric lo Ag So to the of try ol e people ho says. “I ng with At last year’s Summer Sc point,” says Chipak. “Som I love t I try to stay calm,” she be renting together, alo Bu ll wi y t the nis pia ng sh bei t gli … no En sic en ed are meant to share mu ering student. a happy medium betwe Voice, the first year fam faculty, Chipak another engine k ha s ne ve r fel t the keep of the people playing for myself.” the e on s som wa e y lik tle ng Pra bei t rey no off t ipa Ge lazy bu W hil e Ch munity essed out. If was also assigned al world, She also treasures the com ool who get way too str was his page turner and sch at itive urge within her music pet com are w ho r h school music creates. ent, that’s not true of he to “follow him around.” you’re this stressed in hig ty – or life?” t of it, is awesome,” despite her tal rey off rsi Ge ut ive un abo dle ing yth han to ver “I really love the social par “E you going ic world. dem es aca pag ” n sm tur t with sia to cer hu y ver ent con eas a ate y her to wh and or even just going she says. “He was ver Knowing how to “curb “You can do your music long s so ha ople k for pe g ipa in ng yin Ch t bri pla bu n son u, can les bee yo it s nt people, how other importa for because he’ yo u wo rks for an is for rks m wo fro ces pie lly the rea like h enough . together. That’s what I that he basically knew all ics, if your marks aren’t hig into a learned as a page turner dem to aca t jus in at re gre the s it’s wa … ty. If you go about music.” memory and the music “Because I’m so energetic you don’t get into universi a better has e els e eon som and be there.” job interview

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Riders trying to take positive out of a negative after Week 2 loss When you sift through the coach-speak and clichés after a game like the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 48-15 blowout loss to the Argonauts in Toronto Saturday, somewhere in the middle you will find the truth. That was the case in a sombre Rider locker room after the Riders’ Week 2 loss to the Argos. It left both teams’ records at 1-1 and left the green guys smarting from one of the worst losses

in years. Leave it to a wily veteran — a player versed in many football wars both north and south of the border — to boil things down to the cold, hard truth. “The number one thing was they came out more ready than we did,” observed Saskatchewan defensive end John Chick on the CKRM postgame show. “We have to win on the road. We’re not making any excuses and we’ll be

better. We have to be more mentally ready.” “Whoomp, there it is,” as sung by the Miami-based

rap group Tag Team. Chick nailed it. It took a guy from Gillette, Wyo. to get right to the heart of the matter of what happened on Saturday. The Argos were more ready. At one point in time, that might have been mildly acceptable. But not with these Saskatchewan Roughriders, the 2014 edition which still carries the sexy aroma of the 2013 championship squad — although that team would never have been caught with its pants down like this. Heck, in just about all Toronto media reports previewing Saturday’s game, the Roughriders were

referred to as the “Grey Cup champions.” They are, but maybe they believed it just a little too much. Because when the game kicked off with the lid open at Rogers Centre, bathing the sparse crowd of 17,758 in beautiful sunshine, it was the Riders themselves who looked like tourists rather than the ferocious, eye-onthe-ball football team we’ve come to expect. The Green and White surrendered 40-plus points only once last year in Week 7 in Calgary when the Stampeders snapped the Riders’ 5-0 start with a 42-27 triumph at McMahon Stadium. That was a game which the Riders were never really in, even though the score betrayed that fact. In Toronto this past weekend, the Riders were a totally different team from the one which dominated Hamilton 31-10 last week. Shoddy tackling was the main culprit and stuck out like a sore thumb on film, but so too were a ton of

mental errors including an illegal kickoff late in the third quarter when Saskatchewan was building some serious momentum in a potential comeback bid. Leading receiver Chris Getzlaf was out of the lineup as well, but I’d like to think it’s more of a coincidence that the team was so flat without him. However, the offence lacked a spark without him and looked like an average unit from a decade ago. Pass protection was suspect as well. And they turned the ball over too much. It was one of those days. “I didn’t expect the score to be like that,” said CFL Coach of the Year Corey Chamblin of the Riders on CKRM. “We had a tough week of practice (only two days) and it’s always tough coming off that. That’s football. That’s CFL football. Some people have won games on short weeks. That’s just a part of football.” Continued on Page 9

Starr Carries the Lance

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Jesse Starr, representing Little Pine First Nation, was one of 10 youth selected to take part in the 2014 North American Indigenous Games lance run that stopped in North Battleford Wednesday afternoon. The run departed from Prince Albert July 1 and will visit more than 20 communities in 12 days. It concludes July 20 during the opening ceremonies in Regina. During the games, Starr will participate in the Under 18 soccer event. Photo by Brett Smith

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Former Battlefords North Stars player heads to NHL camp Submitted Former Battlefords North Stars forward Blake Tatchell has found himself on the NHL radar. After two seasons with the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, Tatchell will take part in the Winnipeg Jets Development Camp July 7 to 11. In two seasons with the Seawolves, Tatchell had 57

points in 74 games, while also earning the team’s most valuable player award and rookie of the year honours in his first season. Tatchell went through the ranks of the Battlefords Minor Hockey Association system and played with the Battlefords Midget AAA Stars. Before accepting a scholarship at Alaska Anchorage, he laced up his skates for the Battlefords North Stars. In three seasons with the

North Stars, the hometown product earned the SJHL’s most outstanding player award during the 2011-12 season. He finished second in points in the SJHL that season and was a finalist for the CJHL player of the year. Tatchell finished his SJHL career with 78 goals and 112 assists, and was a two-time winner of the team’s MVP award. He was known as one of

Beavers in tie for fifth By Brett Smith Sports Reporter

The North Battleford Beavers continued their recent run of success last week. The Beavers started the week Wednesday in Edam, downing the Blue Sox 10-1. Their second game of the week was Sunday evening in Macklin. It was an offensive battle as the Beavers came away with a 12-9 victory over the Lakers. After a slow start, the Beavers (6-6) have won six of their last eight games. The win moves them into a fifthplace tie with the Midwest Expos. The Beavers continued their road trip Monday night in Lloydminster against the Twins.

‘It’s humbling.’ Continued from page 8 The beautiful thing about Chamblin is that win or lose, his mood is the same. He may be boiling over on the inside or jumping for joy, but we’d never know. So he didn’t get too down with reporters. “Last week, we were repeating (as champions) but, no, this is a great learning experience. It’s humbling,” Chamblin continued. “And it shows us we maybe aren’t where we think we are.” And what about that noted philosopher John Chick? The one who pulled no punches in basically saying the worst swear words in sports: “We weren’t ready to play.” “For me it’s always to take the positive out of the negative,” Chick concluded. Just because we won big one week, we have to keep our head on straight. This loss will go a long ways to help us for the rest of the season.” The next chance to prove that is Saturday night when the Riders host the B.C. Lions at 7:30 p.m. at Mosaic Stadium on TSN and the CKRM Rider Radio Network. — For daily Rider news follow Rod at @sportscage on Twitter.

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the most skilled players in the league and one of the most impressive players to ever wear the North Stars sweater. The Winnipeg Jets camp will bring together several of the team’s top prospects. The list includes 2014 first round draft pick Nikolaj Ehlers, 2013 draft picks Nic Petan and Eric Comrie, IceCaps rookies Adam Lowry and J.C. Lipon and many others.

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Garden Chat

‘Common’ perennials, their diversity might surprise you! By Lyndon Penner Gardeners evolve over time. If you think about your gardening journey, I bet the plants you are growing now aren’t the ones you started out with. Many of us started with a pretty basic selection of perennials: irises, peonies, and tiger lilies for example. The basics grow easily and are rewarding, encouraging us to keep growing. As we garden over the years, eventually we reach a point where we don’t have space for that clump of irises anymore, or we tire of the unapologetically orange flowers of the tiger lily. Like any relationship, the honeymoon comes to an end and on occasion we realize we aren’t right for each other anymore. We move on. We see other perennials. We part amicably, going our separate ways. This is a natural part of the gardening experience; we stop growing everything that comes our way and perhaps we focus on one particular thing. Some of us become woodland gardeners, others focus on growing plants for scent, and still others become mad collectors who have to acquire every kind of Heuchera (aka alumroot or coral bells) they can get their hands on. The problem with this natural progression, this passing of judgment on plants that were once beloved, is that we may never actually know all there is to know about them. Potentillas are

Perennials you thought your knew — pink carnations, above, go well with a white sports coat. Left, yellow columbine (Aquilegia flavescens). Right, low larkspur (Delphinium bicolor). Photos by Lyndon Penner a good example of this. “Oh goodness, no, I don’t care for potentillas!” a client will say to me dismissively. This often comes from the mouth of a person who only knows one golden cultivar, and has only ever seen them around fast food restaurants and car

dealerships. “Did you know they come in white?” I ask. “Also apricot and pink and soft orange…and some very nice pale yellows. Did you know some grow as perennials, and not all of them are shrubs? Did you know that there is even a species that is

evergreen?” Often they are completely unaware, missing out on a diverse and actually exciting genus because they thought they knew them. There are a lot of groups of perennials that need to be revisited. Think you need an acre of space for peonies?

There are now some very nice dwarf forms available. Ever dreamed of growing wisteria? There is at least one species that has done moderately well for me in zone 3. What about phlox? There are myriad numbers of them, and they are a surprisingly diverse

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and versatile genus. Don’t be too quick to disregard any of them. One needs only to search outside the mainstream! Colombines and delphiniums are common enough perennials. They can be found in the gardens of both new and experienced gardeners. They are so widely known and grown that it would be easy to think you know them, when in fact it might be time to review them once more. What about Dianthus? This is the genus that includes all the carnations and pinks. Some are great annuals, some are biennials, and some are great for the rock garden or the border. Some are fragrant while others are not. Some are short and some are tall. It is an impossible group of plants to ever be fully acquainted with. It’s best we withhold judgment and ridicule, dear gardening friends, and give many of our perennials a second look. Lyndon Penner, author of The Prairie Short Season Yard, will be teaching a course about perennials you thought you knew during the U of S Hort Week, July 5-11. Get reacquainted with some old favourites and learn about some new ones. http://ccde. usask.ca/gardening/hortweek, 306-966-5546 or master.gardeners@usask.ca for more information on courses and registration. Have a gardening question? Contact GardenLine, 306-966-5865 or gardenline@usask.ca — This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www. saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming horticulture events (Labour&Learn at the Forestry Farm; garden tour July 13).

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OBITUARIES NUTBROWN: Ronald Allan (1929 – 2014) – passed away in Saskatoon at Extendicare on June 25, 2014. Ron is survived by his loving wife Elaine, son Allan (Deb), daughter Shelley Babineau (Bob), sister Marilyn Reid, brothers Earl (Velda) and Alvin (Meegan), and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held in McClure United Church, 4025 Taylor St. E Saskatoon, Sk on July 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice or McClure United Church Memorial Fund. ____________________________________________________ WHARINGTON: Edward Harry Wharington was born Nov. 12, 1931 on his grandparent’s farm near Theodore, SK. Growing up on the prairies wasn’t easy, especially during the depression years. Dad completed his Grade 12 in Penzance and as a young man, followed in his father’s footsteps finding work with the CPR. In 1953 while relieving another station agent in Hardisty, he met a beautiful young lady at the Del Restaurant. The young lady was Zona Parsons whom he fell in love with and married October 16, 1954. Soon, Ted and Zona had 3 beautiful children, Cathy, born 1955 in Hardisty, Gerry 1956 and Bev 1958 both born in Wilkie. In 1964 Ted left the railroad and began a new career with the Manufacturers Life Ins. Co. Ted earned his Chartered Life Underwriting designation receiving the Dunstall Medal for highest marks over 3 year curriculum. Ted’s knowledge in the insurance field was unequalled. Dad was successful at and loved the work he did; amazingly he was still working for Manulife at the time of his passing. Dad was an excellent musician and would play his favourite instrument, the accordion, for hours. Many happy and wonderful memories resulted from get-togethers with Uncle Tony or just with Mom and the piano. Dad was also a very accomplished golfer. He had close to 50 tournament wins in North Central Sask through the late 1960’2, 1970’s and 1980’s. In 1987, Ted made the Sask. Senior Golf team and the following year, he was crowned Provincial Senior Men’s Champion on his home course with his family watching him putt for the win on the 18th green. Ted was a proud member of the North Battleford Golf & Country Club since 1969 and served on the Board of Directors as well as Club Captain. Both mom and dad valued the friendships they made with everyone at their club. Many new friends were also made at the Indian Palms Golf & CC in Indio, CA where they travelled for ‘winter gold’ for many years. Both mom and dad continued their love of the game, over the past 6-7 years dad ‘shot his age’ many times – a great feat on its own any golfer would agree. Ted was elected to the Sask. Golf Assoc. Board of Directors in 1984 and served 16 years in that capacity. He served as President of the SGA (1990-1991), Vice President, Course Rating Chairman and Tournament Chairman and worked tirelessly at all his SGA appointments. He loved golf and golf in Saskatchewan was better for it. Dad’s passion and love for the game of golf was very apparent, but his love for his family was far greater and even more evident. Dad cherished the love of his life, his soul mate and wife, Zona. Dad deeply loved his family ant took every opportunity to spend time with all, especially all the little ones that came along later. The love, happiness, and pride would shine from Dad as he spent time with his family watching them grow and having families of their own. He was so very proud of his 3 children, his 5 grandkids and his 4 greatgranddaughters, which he took every opportunity to spoil. Dad’s youthful spirit and gentle ways were infectious to all around him. Dad was a kind and generous man who was liked by every one he met and loved everyone that knew him. How could you not love someone that still watched “Bugs Bunny” and “Loonie Tunes”. Ted will be dearly missed by his wife of 59 years, Zona, daughter Cathy Roberts (Kenton Dean), granddaughter, Dana Kormish (Neil) and great-granddaughters Livia, Ara and June; grandson Todd Roberts (Vanessa Polanik); son Gerry (Terri Gardiner), grandson Leane Burns (Krystal) and great-granddaughter Peyton; son Bev (Karen), grandson Michael and granddaughter Julie. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests donations be made to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation and /or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Thank you for all the special stories and memories you’ve shared – for the cards, calls, food and flowers. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306) 446-4200 ____________________________________________________

SCHUSSLER: It is with sadness the family of Wilma Darline Schussler, resident of Battleford, SK announce her passing on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at The Battlefords Union Hospital, North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 57 years, Arthur; sons: Kevin and Vince; daughter, Tracey – grandchildren: Ryan and Chelsey and great-granddaughter, Jaycee; brothers: Hugh (Barb), Vernon, BC, Derwood (Judi), Vulcan, AB, Wade (Lynn), Enchant, AB, and sister, Phyllis Baker, Hanna, AB; brothers-in-law: Vernon (Elva), Dryden, ON, Leslie (Gail), Grande Prairie, AB; sister-in-law: Judy Beaudry, Wabigoon, ON; several nieces and nephews. With respect to Wilma’s request, there will not be a Service. “Remember her with a Smile”. The family express “special thanks” to Dr. Eagles and 3rd Floor Staff at Battlefords Union Hospital for the outstanding care given to Wilma. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wilma’s memory can be made to The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306) 446-4200 ____________________________________________________ GARTNER: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James John (Jim) Gartner on June 20, 2014 at the age of 65 years. Left to cherish his memory are his loving family; his loving wife, Yvette; his sons, Clayton (Yvonne) Gartner and their children, Courtney, Danique and Liam; Chad (Candace) Gartner and their children, Troy and Alexiana; Cameron (Brandi) Gartner and their children, Tanner and Allie; his brother and sisters, Aquira (Jerome) Kohlman, Maralyn (Curt) Snook, Edith Ruth, Michael Gartner (Karen Olsen), William (Lynn) Gartner, Hubert (Dorothy) Gartner, Stephen (Eleanor) Gartner, Randolph (Elizabeth) Gartner, Peggy (Chuck) Stang, and Vincent (Branda) Gartner; his in laws Ann (Bob) Holman, Fred (Sharon) Ruth, Tim (Deb) Ruth, and Armella (Clarence) Stang; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Leola Gartner; his sister, Deanna Keller; brother-in-law, Barry Ruth; sister-in-law ShirleyHolman; brother-inlaw Ferd Holman and nephew Dustin Gartner. Prayers were held at St. Joseph Calansanctius Roman Catholic Church, Tuesday, June 24 at 7 p.m; presider Gaetanne Beaudoin. Mass was held on Wednesday June 25, at 2 p.m, with Reverand Father Anthony Afangide, MSP. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium. Interment at a later date. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society. Card of Thanks The family of James John (Jim) Gartner would like to thank everyone for the flowers, the many cards, letters, donations and food, and sincere words of condolences. Words cannot express how we feel in our hearts for everyone. Thank you to BUH and St. Paul’s Hospital; the nurses and doctors whos took such good care of him. Thank you to Fr. Anthony, the C.W.L, celebrants, choir and servers at St. Joseph Calansanctius. Thank you to Trevor Watts; Eternal Memories for making difficult times less painful. Thank you, Des for a wonderful eulogy. Thank you to all who attended. We, the family are blessed with the many angels that, through you, have given us great support and love.

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306-446-4200 OBITUARIES GILLES: It is with great sadness that the family of Clement Franklin Gilles announce his passing on Friday, June 27, 2014. Clem was born on August 11, 1931 in Saskatoon to proud parents Matthias and Edna. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Doreen and children Muriel (Bob), Saskatoon; Patty (Mark), Saskatoon; Judy (Norman), Battleford; Eldon (Brenda), Edmonton; Betty, Edmonton; Marj (Dustin), Lloydminster; Sue (Rick), North Battleford; Michael, Edmonton; Rose (Jamie), Lloydminster; 20 grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren; and 18 great- grandchildren. Clem was predeceased by his father, Matthias and mother, Edna; sister, Edna, brother, Earl; and granddaughter, Crystal. Clem grew up on a mixed grain and dairy farm at Paradise Hill along with his two sisters, Edna and Rosena and his brother Earl. He learned to play guitar at an early age, and was a prolific song writer. He was very adept and had many life skills at a very early age. Clem left home at the age of 15 to work on a farm in BC. He later worked in the oil fields, and in between he would do custom harvesting. Clem met and married Doreen Ballendine on October 12, 1954. They had 7 daughters and 2 sons. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this October. Clem drove semi trucks and returned to the oil rigs for a few years. Clem settled in with his own insulation and later a drywall company which he ran for over 20 years. Clem loved hunting, and ran a hunting outfitters camp at Bronson Lake, north west of Meadow Lake for close to 10 years. Many American hunters came back year after year and dad had many interesting stories to tell. His children all learned to love the great outdoors, smelling the fresh air, and just getting out there, as this was one of his passions. He always grew a fantastic, bountiful garden, often brimming with flowers, which he grew from seed. In later years, he opted for nursery stock, but always said it was never the same as growing it on his own. Clem was a hardworking man, devoted to his family, and always provided for them in the best way he knew how. In the last year, no one knew the level of pain he was enduring, as he was a very strong man. Vigil Of Prayer was held Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. with Presider ~ Betty Boechler. Liturgy of The Word was shared by 1st. Reading: Philippeans 3: 3 – 20 ~ Patty Perry; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23 ~ Destiny Loewen; Gospel ~ Betty Boechler; Prayer of the Faithful ~ Amanda Loewen and “Shared Memories” ~ Scott Adams. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Greg Elder, Celebrant; both Services from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK. The Cross Bearer and Altar Server was Amelia Weber. Reception of The Body: Blessing With Holy Water ~ Fr. Greg Elder; Pall ~ Muriel Adams & Patricia Perry; Cross ~ Patricia Perry. Shared Memories were given by Scott Adams. Liturgy of The Word was shared by 1st. Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 11 ~ Destiny Loewen; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23 ~ The Choir; 2nd. Reading: Revelations 14: 13 ~ Rhiannon Stamnes-Sherven; Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12 ~ Fr. Greg Elder & Prayer of the Faithful ~ Katelyn Stamnes. Liturgy of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers ~ Rhiannon Stamnes-Sherven, Greg Stamnes & Katelyn Stamnes and Communion Minister ~ Mr. Lloyd Beckman. Music Ministry was by the St. Vital Parish Choir. The Honourary Pallbearers were “Everyone Who Shared in His Life” and Active Pallbearers were Scott Adams, Matthew Greer, Chris Adams, Zachary Gilles, Gregory Stamnes, Amanda Loewen, Michael Belyk and Destiny Loewen. Rite of Committal took place at Catholic Extension ~Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306) 446-4200 _____________________________________________________________

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COLWELL: In Loving Memory Of Burnia Edna Colwell who was born September 30, 1922 at Carmen, MB and passed away June 21, 2014 at North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Burnia’s memory are her loving children and their families: Pat (Don) Reade: Curtis Feist (Alison Boehm), Tara (Bryan) MuzykaMadison & Torii; Laurie Calder: Shari (Neil) Lessard Kyle & KelsieLyn, Jamie (Jeff) Pylypow-Tanner & Jacob; Tomi (Erin Hendrickson); Rory (Della) Coldwell; numerous step-children, step-grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Andrew & Delia Lennie; husbands, William James Colwell and Kelly Westman; son, Rory & grandson, Roderick Coldwell; brothers: George, Thomas & Joseph (in infancy). The Funeral Service was held Monday, June 30, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from “ The Garden Chapel” ~ Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK with Majors Peter & Karen Eason, The Salvation Army ~ Meadow Lake, SK officiating. Shared Memories were given by John Hynd. Gifts of Music by Glenn Goodman ~ Organist; Robert MacKay ~ Soloist: “How Great Thou Art” and Hymn Selection “The Old Rugged Cross”. The Honourary Pallbearers were Jamie Pylypow, Tara Muzyka, Shari Lessard, Torii Muzyka, Tomi Calder, Madison Muzyka, Kelsie-Lyn Ebach & John Hynd and Pallbearers were Neil Lessard, Kyle Ebach, Tanner Calder, Jeff Pylypow, Rory Coldwell, Bryan Muzyka & Jacob Calder. Memorials are requested to Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Mental Health Association and Donor’s Choice. Interment took place at Garden of Devotion ~ Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306)446-4200. Card of Thanks Thank you to Robert MacKay and the staff at Battlefords Funeral Service for your assistance and support; a special thank you to Majors Peter & Karen Eason for your message at the Service and thank you to the ladies at the Royal Canadian Legion for the beautiful lunch. The Colwell Family

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Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’ s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1400 for details. RURAL WATER TREATMENT. Patented iron filters, softeners, distillers, “Kontinuous Shock” Chlorinator, IronEater. Patented whole house reverse osmosis. Payment plan. 1-800-BIG-IRON (244-4766); www.BigIronDrilling.com. View our 29 patented & patent pending inventions. Since 1957.

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New 3 bedroom mobile home for rent in the Village of Glaslyn. $600/month plus utilities, $600 damage deposit. Available immediately. References required. Call or text Denis 342-7417

OFFICE/RETAIL FOR RENT Warehouse for rent, 2,500 sqft, located Marques Ave, North Battleford. $1,500/monthly included all occupancy, also 1,500 sqft available for $950.00, available immediately. Please call 306-260-5128.

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Tuesday, July 15 Brightsand Lake Regional Park is celebrating its 50th Birthday in 2015. We are currently looking for individuals to form the planning committee. Contact the office at 306-248-3780 or email brightsand@sasktel by July 15. This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

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1997 25ft Wildwood 5th Wheel. Bunk bed model. Everything works. Sleeps up to 8 people. 5th wheel hitch included. Asking $6000 OBO. Call 306-883-8870.

Bill & Rosemarie Hirschfeld on July 12, 2014 at their Come & Go Tea Battleford Legion Hall 262-22nd Street Battleford, SK 2:00 - 5:00 pm

2011 25 ft 5th wheel, light weight, used 2 seasons, complete with chairs, dishes, etc, selling due to poor health, new $28,000. asking $20,000, call (306)893-4015.

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Standing hay to be cut, bailed and stacked. Alfalfa and broom grass 110 acres. Call John 306-446-3556

Lovely home in Cut knife on a quiet street, 1,290 sqft, 3 & 1 bedrooms, 1 & 1 1/2 baths. Large deck. 306-3987557

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HOUSES FOR RENT MELFORT - 2 bdrm available immed. Building 55+. Clean & quiet building. Fr/st, a/c, laundry hookups, non-smoking, no pets. Includes water, heat, parking with outlet. $675. Coin laundry available. 306921-7044.

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9803 Territorial Drive and 11402 Railway Ave. North Battleford and 92 Battleford Crossing, Hwy 4 and 29th St. Battleford requires 30 Food Counter Attendants FULL-TIME/PART-TIME work for evenings/overnights/ early mornings and weekends. $11.00 per hour plus beneﬁts. Shift premium for nights. 3 weekly Newspapers for sale in east central sask. Interested parties may contact Bob Johnson @bob.johnson@sasktel.net. GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today! Reporter/Photographer required. Willing to train on the job, must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Full-time or part-time, wages commensurate with experience and education. Gas allowance, group benefits and company pension plan.Send resume to Weyburn Review, Box 400, Weyburn, Sk S4H 2K4, email: dward@weyburnreview.com or fax 306-842-0282. The Salmon Arm Curling Centre in British Columbia, is accepting applications for Head Ice Technician. Successful applicant starts mid August for 2014/2015 season. Preference Level 2 certification or better, with ice making experience. Position includes ice installation, care/maintenance throughout season and year-end removal, along with some facility care duties. Season normally runs from first week of September to March. A competitive wage based on experience is being offered. Send resumes/questions directly to President, Salmon Arm Curling Centre, Darcy Seghers dsrenos@telus.net.

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Scott Campbell Dodge in North Battleford is looking for an energetic person for an exciting position. If you’re looking for a rewarding career and you have accounting experience we have the perfect job for you!

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We need an assistant controller for our busy, expanding dealership. Some of your duties will be: • Accounts payable • Accounts receivable • Payroll • This is a fast paced environment where the right person will have to be capable of making independent decisions but still remain as a team player. Your salary will be dependent on the applicant’s qualifications in this field; we also offer an extensive benefit program as well an environment where people are friendly and happy to come to work every day. TO APPLY Email darlene@scottcampbelldodge.com Phone 306-445-6640

The Western Development Museum North Battleford has an opening for the following position.

Customer Service Department Assistant

NEED SOMETHING TO DO? KANAWEYIMIK CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC.

Located in Battleford, Saskatchewan, Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political Child and Family Services agency providing services to Àve First Nations communities.

THERAPIST/COUNSELLOR POSITION Full-Time Kanaweyimik is offering a full-time therapist/counsellor position within a unique, exciting and newly established counselling program. We provide a multi-disciplinary, holistic, therapeutic treatment service to individuals and families who have experienced violence and abuse. Our program uses both Western therapeutic and Aboriginal cultural perspectives. Extensive training and ongoing clinical supervision will be provided. Position is located in Battleford, Saskatchewan. QUALIFICATIONS • A Masters degree in a related Àeld with clinical experience is preferred but applicants with a Bachelors degree in a related Àeld with clinical experience may be considered • Must be a member of a related professional association • Experience providing individual, group and family therapy • Knowledgeable and sensitive to Aboriginal issues with an understanding of the dynamics of intergenerational abuse • Computer skills • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills • A clear criminal and child abuse records check • A valid driver’s licence

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Must have • Good communication skills • Have ability to handle multiple tasks • Ability to work unsupervised • Ability to work as a team player • People skills with a demonstrated ability to serve the public • Must be able to work weekends and shift work • Must have basic computer knowledge Salary - $10-14/hour depending on experience Please submit resumé by mail, in person or by fax to the: Western Development Museum Box 183, Junc. Hwy 16 & 40 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y1 Fax: 306-445-7211 email: jrenas@wdm.ca Phone: 306-445-8033 Resumés will be accepted until July 11, 2014.

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An immediate or negotiable start date with very competitive salary and beneÀts. Due to the focus of the position being to provide services to First Nations individuals in an agency operated by member First Nations, preference will be given to those applicants for this position who are of aboriginal ancestry. Please forward detailed resumés by email to: tony@tonymartens.ca or by mail to: 9621 - 161A Street, Surrey, B.C. V4N 2E8. Please address to the attention of Tony Martens, M.Sc., BSW, RCC, RSW. Applications accepted until a suitable candidate is recruited. Contact person: Tony Martens 604-583-6612. Only successful candidates who make the short list will be contacted. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.

Looking for full time WELDERS’ HELPERS and INDUSTRIAL PAINTERS. Located in Gravelbourg Saskatchewan. Production line Welders’ Helpers (NOC 9612) Ability to assemble trailers using MIG welding process. Ability to weld mild steel in all welding positions. Mig training and 5 years Mig welding experience preferred. Salary range from 17.00 to 25.25 depending on skill level and with productivity bonus may reach 19.55 to 29.04 We are willing to sponsor Journeyperson Apprentices. Industrial Painter Ability to apply 2 part epoxy liquid paint process Auto body paint training preferred with 5 years experience Salary range from 17.00 to 25.19 depending on skill level and with productivity bonus may reach 18.40 to 28.97 Final Assembly, Finisher and Sandblaster Ability to do: Primary wiring, wood saw cutting, installing decks, installing tires, sandblasting, ﬁnal wiring, detailing. Salary range from 12.08 to 19.58 depending on skill level and with productivity bonus may reach 13.85 to 22.52 Full Comprehensive Health, Life and Disability Insurance Program

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An important lesson from the lowly sparrow They are the commonest of birds. The sparrows are around winter and summer. Species of these small, brown and grey creatures are found in many countries of the world. They’re primarily seed eaters, and it’s not unusual for my wife and I to see dozens of them fluttering around our feeder in the yard. Because they’re so familiar and seemingly ordinary, sparrows have become a symbol of that which is of relatively little value. In Bible times, they were the food of the poor. (Not much meat on a sparrow!) You could buy two sparrows for a small copper coin called an assarion (Matt. 10:29), perhaps like a nickel in modern terms. And if you bought a dime’s worth, the seller would throw in an extra one (Lk. 12:6). The Lord Jesus used this common commodity to assure His hearers of His heavenly Father’s care. Sparrows may be insignificant, but “not one of them is forgotten before God.” (Lk. 12:6) “Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin,” He asked. “And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com (Matt. 10:29-31) Shakespeare was fully aware of these passages and their meaning, as he shows in his plays. He has Hamlet comment, “There is a special providence in the fall of a sparrow.” And a character in As You Like It says, “He that doth the ravens feed, yea providentially caters for the sparrow, be comfort to my age.” The providence of God (literally, His before seeing) marks the ability of the Almighty to foresee what lies ahead, and work sovereignly through all events and circumstances to fulfil His purpose, meeting the needs of human beings and all His creation. It’s with that confidence that Christians can say, “We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” (Rom. 8:28)

In 1878, Maria Straub (1838-1898) wrote a children’s hymn about the loving care of God. Miss Straub also wrote temperance songs such as For Mother’s Sake I

Will Refrain. We may smile indulgently at the quaintness of this sentiment, but in a day before women even had a vote, it took great courage to stand against the maledominated liquor industry. In the 19th century, preaching moderation or outright abstinence, the temperance movement had some success in lessening the destructive effects of alcohol abuse on the lives of individuals and families. Maria Straub also wrote over 200 hymns, but only today’s children’s song remains in common use. Her brother

Solomon Straub, a prominent music teacher, composer and publisher, provided the tune. Using the first line as its title, the hymn begins: “God sees the little sparrow fall, / It meets His tender view; / If God so loves the little birds, / I know He loves me, too. / He paints the lily of the field, / Perfumes each lily bell; / If He so loves the little flow’rs, / I know He loves me well.” Taking her theme from the words of the Lord Jesus, the author reasons from the lesser to the greater – called in logic an a fortiori argument. If it is true that our Creator cares for

little insignificant sparrows, it can surely be argued with even greater certainty that He will care for human beings, His special creation, made “a little lower than the angels, and ... crowned ... with glory and honour.” (Ps. 8:5) That is a lesson we can learn from the lowly sparrow, couched in simple terms so that a child can understand it. We all surely need its assurance. As the refrain puts it: “He loves me, too, He loves me, too, / I know He loves me, too; / Because He loves the little things, / I know He loves me, too.”

If it’s too good to be true ... you know the rest If I have learned anything about computers and life, it’s this: if it’s too good to be true … well, you know the rest … it’s simply too good to be true. Since scammers and hackers specialize in cheating people of what is rightfully theirs, I admit I entertain disgust for perpetrators of these schemes and a sense of irritation toward victims. After all, I tell myself, people should not be so gullible as to be taken in and as for those who constantly seek to profit at another person’s expense, there really are no words to

describe my disgust. Delete is one of the most used buttons on my keyboard and I inwardly mutter that no one need be taken in. That was until this week. Without going into details, I’ve never come so close to achieving victim status.

Under the name of trusted and respected ministerial colleagues I was invited to be part of what seemed to be a most lucrative opportunity. I hemmed and hawed before calling our local RCMP detachment to see if they’d heard of “the program.” They hadn’t. Finally I looked up contact information for my colleagues and called them. They hadn’t heard of it either though their name was an integral part of the spiel. Thankfully I hadn’t compromised my security and after hitting that comforting delete

key, I asked God to forgive me my judgemental attitude. It would have taken so little to have lost so much. The influence of deceivers and deception isn’t limited to computers, though. Throughout the history of the church, examples of false teachers and deceivers abound. “And there is salvation in and through no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by and in which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12, AMP Don’t be deceived, eternal destiny depends on it.

Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

TERRITORIAL DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

ANGLICAN PARISH

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Peter Nnangan MSP MASSES: Saturday - 7:00 p.m. Sundays: 11:00 a.m.

SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m. 191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK Rector: The Rev. Peter Norman

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

Meeting at the Tropical Inn Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

Reclaim Outreach Centre A Gospel Mission Teaching the Word Caring for the hurting

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

962A - 102 Street

Pastor Dave Miller

Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford

“Reclaiming Our Spiritual Heritage” Pastor Don Toovey Furniture or Donations: Please call Don at

306-441-1041

Phone 306-445-9096

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

Community Baptist Church

Phone: 306-445-4338 Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN

10:30 Service

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention

NO SERVICES July 6th - August 3rd Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

CHURCH SERVICE Sunday 11:00 a.m. 1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford Rev. Dan Millard Phone: 306-445-4818 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net Website: www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca Come join us this Sunday!

Living Water Ministry

Pastor Brian Arcand

Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Zion Lutheran 10801 Winder Cres. 15th Ave. & 108th St. North Battleford, Sk

306-445-5162 Fellowship Hour 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. www.battlefordslutheran.sk.ca Pastor Sheldon Gattinger Everyone Welcome

Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson

(YHU\RQH :HOFRPH www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

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