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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Battlefords Bright Spots
Ears, beers, parades, turkeys By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter
Bombs Away! Marlene Krause and Sandra Bennie were among the yarnbombers out on a chilly afternoon to bring a bit of whimsy and colour to Central Park in North Battleford as part of Culture Days. A troupe of knitters and crocheters, who have been preparing for the last month, descended on the park with brightening up a public space in mind. See more in the Thursday Regional Optimist. Photo by Jayne Foster
Starting Wednesday and continuing Thursday, its garage sale time at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in North Battleford. The hours of operation are from 1 to 7 p.m., located in the upper hall. Who doesn’t love a garage sale? Friday, Oct. 3 the first Ears and Beers event will be held by the Saskatchewan Baseball Museum. Enjoy a meal of fresh, buttery corn on the cob, salads, ham, sausages, buns and pickles for $15. This is the inaugural and presumably first annual Ears and Beers. Happy hour starts at 4:30 p.m. with dinner running from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There are only 200 tickets available, so be sure to call in advance to 306-446-1984 or email saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel.net. Battleford will be the place to be Saturday, Oct. 4. The Battlefords Quarter Horse Club will be holding their annual Cowboy Harvest Parade for Kids, with proceeds to the food bank. The parade will form up at Fort Battleford, travel down Central Avenue to 22nd Street, then down 22nd to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum where it will do a U-turn before returning by the same route to
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the Fort. The parade gets underway at 1 p.m. There will be a kids carnival at the gazebo across from the post office from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, a With Gratitude Concert will offer music from the Ukraine, Italy, Ireland, Argentina, France, the Balkans, Cuba, America and Canada. The invitation says, “Come and listen to the late Russell Iwanchuk’s violin come alive with violinist Tetiana Momot and bayanist (accordionist) Nataliia Boyarska.” It will be held at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford, beginning at 7 p.m. Once again quoting our friend Laird Brittin, it promises to be entertaining. “I have seen these two perform together and they are a real treat … beautiful sounds from the violin and probably the best accordionist you will ever hear,” he says. Advance tickets are available at Bee-J’s Stationers, Minute Muffler, from Orest Woytiuk at 306-441-9203 or Paul Kardynal at 306-446-0858. Tickets will also be available at the door. It’s fun to see that there are still communities out there holding turkey shoots. The Wilkie Hunters Safety Turkey Shoot will be held Sunday, Oct. 5 from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Wilkie Wildlife Building. For $5, you get seven shots at one target, with 12 turkeys and 12 hams to be won.
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Spark the ARC
Pottery by Joanne Rivers Wing
The Artist Run Centre hosted Spark the ARC at their creative studios on 101st Street Sept. 20. The event was put on to help kick start their art community. The artists who have rented the 12 spaces in the studio displayed their work and met with local art aficionados to talk about how their pieces came to life prior the evening’s entertainment. Collective Voice Theatre put on a shadow play titled Sedna: A Creation Story. Also performing that night was Back Roads, an acoustic folk group comprised of Linda Muska, Laird Brittin, Brendan Legario, Garth Harrion and Vistara Sidebottom. Photos by Brett Smith
Masks made by Michael Brokop
A collection of work from Barb O’Neal. The centrepiece of the wall featured a dragon and poem. She said she wrote the poem 20 years prior to the painting of the dragon, completing the “long process.”
Right, Selkie Finds Her Skin by Sherron Burns. She said people stop by the ARC studios all the time to check out the art work.
Abstract painting by Chris Hodge
Ukrainian dance troupe to perform at Dekker Centre
25 Years of Volya: The Freedom Lives On will be presented at the Dekker Centre of the Performing Arts in North Battleford Oct. 5. Photos submitted
Staff One of Canada’s top Ukrainian dance companies will be in North Battleford Sunday, Oct. 5 for a performance at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. The Edmonton-based dance troupe Volya is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its largest and
most spectacular show since Grassroots seven years ago, 25 Years of Volya: The Freedom Lives On. Special guests are the Dnipro Academic Ukrainian Folk Music Ensemble from Kyiv, Ukraine, who will accompany the dancers throughout the performance. Volya will perform family matinees in Saskatoon Oct. 4
and in North Battleford Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. Tickets are available through the Dekker Centre box office. The first half of 25 Years of Volya depicts some of the traditional celebrations and historical aspects of Ukrainian culture, while the second half explores a more modern Ukraine and includes
dances not commonly seen, such as Kubanskiy Kozachok and Black Sea Kozaks. Both halves feature all original choreography by artistic director Zhenia Bahri, some of it never seen on stage before. “It is very exciting to be producing such a large show here at home,” says Bahri. “It will be great to have local
audiences see the amazing talent in Volya. “The dancers have been working very hard to bring it all together.” Volya has spent the last 11 summer seasons touring to festivals and events around the world, representing Edmonton and Canada on an international stage. “It is an honour to be part
of Volya during its 25th anniversary year,” says Olesia Markevych, Volya’s president. “We highly respect the history of how Volya came to be—formed by a small group of dancers committed to technical excellence and creative freedom—and we continue to centre our dancing around those things.”
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Opera House board holds AGM
The Battleford Historic Opera House Gallery board held its annual general meeting last week. Left to right are chair Chris Odishaw and some of the board members – Jayne Foster, Linda Coe-Kirkham, Kjelti Anderson and Dean Bauche – on the stage of the Opera House. The top floor of Battleford Town Hall, which has been unused since a fire in 1965, is to be refurbished to its original condition, including a horse hair dance floor and an addition to the east side of the building will provide access, house washrooms and elevator and a coffee shop. Topping it off will be an enclosed viewing area with a 360-degree vista. The addition and refurbishment are taking place in conjunction with a renovation of the Town Hall main floor. Plans are in the final stages, and fundraising for the Opera House portion of the project will begin soon. Photo submitted
Above, the interior of the Opera House has been stripped and new insulation and windows have been installed. The tin ceiling panels have been removed, numbered and stored and will be returned to their original positions as part of a historically sympathetic refurbishment of the space. Below, a view from one of stage windows. Photos by Jayne Foster
Silent Survivors
Production to kick off week of residential school awareness Submitted How do you celebrate the bright future possible for our children while remembering the darkest chapters of the past? That’s the challenge facing Living Sky School Division in partnership with Dance Saskatchewan, Allen Sapp Gallery, Elders and Sunchild Law in their upcoming community-based presentation, Silent Survivors. A public presentation of this dance and theatrical production Monday, Oct. 6 at the Don Ross Centre in North Battleford beginning at 1:30 p.m. kicks off a week of learning experiences about the impact of
residential schools today. From Oct. 7 to 10, Grade 5 - 12 students from across Living Sky School Division will participate in a workshop with dancers and artists from the performance. The spirit of these events is to create stronger relationships based on a shared understanding of the legacy of abuse and dysfunction that grew out of those dark times. Federal Justice Minister Irwin Cotter has called Canada’s residential schools, “the single most harmful, disrespectful and racist act in our history.” To deal with a topic so sensitive, the organizers have chosen to use the arts, specifically dance, music and traditional artistic expressions, to discuss these
difficult topics in a way that invites everyone to understand, and move forward towards a shared future. The Silent Survivors project doesn’t stop there, but points towards a bright, shared future that acknowledges the past in a way that invites healing. Lorin Gardypie, the artistic director of the project, says, “The impact of residential schools left a giant void and disconnection where our pride and self respect used to rest.” This performance and the week long events that follow are part of assisting those who still “walk with a heart full of shame and hurt” to find, at last, “a meaningful path toward a healthy existence.”
Mosquito band election fraud accused back in court Oct. 24 Staff The five individuals charged in the Mosquito First Nation fraud case will see their matters return to North Battleford Provincial Court Oct. 24. That is the adjournment date agreed to in court Friday morning. Former chief Noel Stone, Jr., Milton Oxebin, Elbert Pahsaknunk, Anderson Moosomin and Derrick Graham, face charges in connection to alleged fraud with the band election on Mosquito First Nation in 2011. There are likely to be changes coming to the information filed against the accused. Friday, defence lawyer Nicholas Stooshinoff, representing Graham, served
notice of an application to quash, citing a number of concerns with the information filed. The main concern is around an alleged defect in the form of the information. The intention was to charge the five jointly, he noted, but the information charged them separately instead, something
that would necessitate five separate trials. Other problems were alleged as well. Judge Dan O’Hanlon accepted the request by counsel to adjourn the case to Oct. 24, giving time for counsel to resolve that issue. It is possible preliminary hearing dates could be set at the next court date as well.
Kaminsky case back Oct. 24 Staff The case again a North Battleford financial planner accused of defrauding investors goes back to court Oct. 24. Adelia, aka Adele, Kaminsky is charged with fraud over $5,000, fraud under $5,000,
laundering the proceeds of crime and possession of proceeds of crime, in connection to activities between May 1, 2006 and Feb. 28, 2013. Lawyers spoke briefly on those matters in court Friday morning, and the case was adjourned to Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. in provincial court.
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Commentary
The future looks bright for farmers’ markets By Sylvain Charlebois University of Guelph
As the warm weather winds down, farmers’ markets and organic farming around the country are looking at yet another record season. Despite substantial food price increases in recent years, these operations, which typically sell food at a higher price, have generated more than $700 million in revenues this year in Ontario alone, and plans to open more are in the works, with many markets now open year-round. Farmers’ markets in Quebec, British Columbia, the Prairies and the Maritimes are all seeing significant increases in sales. The future looks bright as their overall economic impact now exceeds $5 billion. Even with high price points, the so-called farmers’ market movement is making some inroads even on university campuses, where many students have limited financial resources. Such significant growth, however, also brings with it a set of challenges that need to be addressed, if it is to be sustained. The issue of food authenticity appears to be powering this growth. Ongoing recalls and the flood of food fraud-related stories seem to be compelling consumers to mitigate their risks when buying food – and who can blame them? This doesn’t mean that there are fewer risks in buying products at farmers’ markets, however, but perception is king. Transparency, or the lack thereof, is leveraging a wider climate of corporate distrust. As a result, many major food processors and distributors are frantically trying to appease troubled consumers by offering something new through acquisitions or product development. Price and convenience still have currency in grocery stores, but other decision drivers, such as environmental stewardship and the localization of foods, are emerging as key potential game changers for the food industry. As
the network of farmers’ markets become increasingly organized and co-ordinated, millions of dollars across the country are spent to successfully attract dissatisfied and/ or inquisitive consumers who are looking for something inimitably dissimilar to what they are accustomed to. It has been argued for many years now that short-circuit distribution models in agriculture greatly reduce the Canadian rural-urban divide. As such, it allows for farmers’ markets to be “naturally” linked to produce, fruits and a range of fresh farm products that consumers seek out, even if they are normally less financially affordable. Such markets tap into the lesser-known world of organic farming for urbanites. In essence, farmers’ markets are not just about generating economic growth for local economies; they are also, most importantly, about education. Getting consumers in close proximity to primary production increases the collective knowledge of food systems. As such, and hopefully, it may become less feasible for the political establishment and lobby groups to use distorted evidence to influence public opinion, and ultimately, agricultural policies. Beyond economics, farmers’ markets are essentially powerful engines of democracy. But with success comes a variety of challenges. As the movement grows, the authentic nature of farmers’ markets needs to be preserved. We are already seeing
the presence of kiosks selling products that are a questionable fit with the traditional fare of these markets. Both variety and limitations in terms of choices are also affecting the overall quality of offerings. Obviously, greater regulation is undesirable; instead, improved managerial skills, discipline and leadership from those occupying administrative roles can make a significant difference. Business-minded folks at the helm can safeguard the future of farmers’ markets through innovation and allowing consumers to enjoy the full experience. As with many sectors, growth means greater competition, and the overall value of visiting a market should extend beyond the food itself. Such events as outdoor cooking lessons with reputable chefs for young and old, for example, would make the visit that much more valuable. Ultimately, consumers are yearning for an agrarian connection they don’t necessarily find anywhere else, and are willing to pay more for it; this is good news for farmers’ markets. Enough consumers have arrived at the conclusion that what is offered by traditional food retail stores is no longer enough, or desired. As a result, rarmers’ markets are increasingly filling that void. — Sylvain Charlebois is a professor of food distribution and policy at the University of Guelph in Ontario. www.troymedia.com
Editor’s Note A man phoned the newsroom early Monday morning wanting to talk about some of the things the City of North Battleford has been doing in his neighbourhood. He was transferred from the editor’s phone to John Cairns’ voice mail where he was invited to leave a call back number. Unfortunately, the number he left was incorrect. We’d really like to hear this person’s story and urge him to get in touch with Cairns at 306-445-7261
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Fairness Express
Tour spreads message of taxation fairness, labour rights By John Cairns Staff Reporter
A big green bus emblazoned with the words “Only Fair is Fair — Income Equality Isn’t” stopped in downtown North Battleford Thursday to spread a message of tax fairness. The Fairness Express parked on 12th Avenue, next to the farmers’ market, as part of its Road to Fairness tour across Canada. Not far away, a booth was set up that handed out buttons and T-shirts that promoted their message of “tax fairness, public services, good jobs and labour rights.” Saskatchewan is the last
One injured in 3‐vehicle crash Staff Fairness Express made a stop on 12th Avenue in North Battleford Thursday. The tour is promoting the need for greater income equality and tax fairness through the country. Photos by John Cairns
Yell loud enough your shoes will come back to you Staff North Battleford RCMP responded to more than 20 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 and 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Included in those calls were one traffic complaint, two false alarms, one child welfare/family relations investigation and one municipal bylaw/disturbance complaint.
Thursday
6:55 a.m. — A couple of calls received of a moose having wandered into the city in the area of Bowers Drive. SERM was contacted and attended area to assist, the moose appears to have escaped the city on it’s own a short time after the original calls were dispatched. 12:00 p.m. — Call of a disturbance at a business on 101st Street, a man was causing a scene and refusing to leave. Subject did leave when police called and was not located. No further problems reported. 3:40 p.m. — Purse stolen sometime in previous four hours from 110th Street. 5:40 p.m. — 911 call to a residence on the 500 block of 102nd Street. It was discov-
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www.newsoptimist.ca ered that a man had broken into a residence and assaulted the occupant before fleeing. Suspect and victim are known to each other. Charges of break and enter, assault and mischief are currently pending against suspect. 6:04 p.m. — 44-year-old woman arrested for mischief after complaint of a very intoxicated woman at a residence on 111th Street, causing a scene and refusing to leave. 6:35 p.m. — Theft of a bike from the 1300 block of 94th Street. 7:15 p.m. — Call of two men fighting in area of 12th Avenue and 102nd Street. Area searched and subjects not located. 8:24 p.m. — Call of intoxicated persons on 103rd Street. A 49-year-old man and 53-year-old woman were found walking down the street with great difficulty. Both held in custody until
sober. 10:42 p.m. — Intoxicated man with no shoes yelling and screaming in the street on 110th Street. Subject was gone upon police arrival, it appears if you yell loud enough your shoes will come back to you. 11:35 p.m. — 51-year-old man arrested for Causing a Disturbance after a report of an intoxicated man yelling on 107th Street.
Friday
12:15 a.m. — 37-year-old man arrested and charged with breach of probation, found intoxicated on 103rd street in violation of abstain from alcohol condition. Appeared in court Friday Sept. 26., 1:14 a.m. — 25-year-old man arrested for causing a disturbance after report of man sleeping in an alley off 104th Street. If you have information about these or any other crime, please contact the Battlefords Detachment of the RCMP at 306-446-1720 or you may call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel at *8477, or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com
One person was transported to Battlefords Union Hospital as a result of a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 16 and Highway 40 at about 12:45 p.m. Sunday. According to the North Battleford Fire Department two vehicles sustained major damage and were towed from the scene. Three firefighters were in attendance for just over one hour.
stop for the tour in 2014. The bus was in Lloydminster Wednesday and was due to head up to Meadow Lake Friday before heading south. The Saskatchewan tour lasts Sept. 14 to Oct.10, but it has been coast to coast across Canada. The tour is organized as a collaboration between a number of national labour unions, including the Saskatchewan Government Employees Union. According to Mary Ann Harrison, vice-president for SGEU, the tour is talking about “tax fairness and income inequality, and how important it is for them to go back home and have their
conversations at the kitchen table, at the coffee shops, about corporations needing to pay better wages, needing to pay more taxes, so that we can get some income equality.” They say they hope a discussion starts about income inequality and hope it could lead to governments “starting to look at the tax system and make it more fair so the corporations are paying the taxes they need to, so it becomes less of a burden for the average working person.” Those seeking more information can go to http:// alltogethernow.nupge.ca/ fairness-express, or also www.fairnessexpress.ca.
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This week’s News-Optimist online poll: A recent consultants report has suggested amalgamating the management of the North Battleford and Battleford fire departments. What do you think of this idea? ✓ Yes! It’s a good idea that will save money and improve service. ✓ No! It’ll mean in a reduction in service to each community. ✓ Why stop there? We should amalgamate the two communities
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Virginia Favel: ‘ We live in a ’ y t i n u m m o c d divide
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Bring On the Bands Friday night the Legion Hall in North Battleford was the scene for Bandarama II. The event, a celebration of local music, returned to the same venue as a previous event in the spring, this time featuring the Barrons of Buckingham (left), Gypsy Mobile (below left) and Torn Apart. Below, organizer Kurtis Kopp is seen playing the drums for Gypsy Mobile Friday night and recuperating Saturday afternoon in Central Park while the yarnbombers (see front page) worked their magic. Photos by John Cairns
Photo by Jayne Foster
MonkeyJunk gets standing O at the Dekker Centre By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter
MonkeyJunk, one of Canada’s top blues bands, entertained at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford Wednesday. Band members Steve Marriner (vocals, guitar, harmonica), drummer Matt Sobb and guitarist Tony D had just returned from a European tour before heading to Western Canada. MonkeyJunk’s performance earned huge applause and a standing ovation. Marriner says, “The truth of the matter is that we aren’t exactly a ‘blues band.’ In the beginning that was true, but now we write our own songs, and let them come out however they may. We want
everybody to be able to enjoy our tunes, regardless of their taste and/or knowledge.� The trio is made up of veteran blues musicians who started jamming together six years ago on Sunday nights, says Marriner. They enjoyed it so much, they just kept on going. All three members are from the nation’s capital. Marriner and Sobb were both born and raised in Ottawa, while Tony D was born in Italy as Tony Diteodoro, immigrating to Canada with his family when he was very young. Ottawa has been his home ever since. This past spring he was inducted into the Order Of Ottawa by the city’s mayor, Jim Watson, for contributions to the music community, as he has been an integral part of the Ottawa music scene for more than
30 years. North Battleford’s concert was one of several MonkeyJunk had scheduled for Saskatchewan and Alberta, then they were to return to Ottawa for a few days before a short tour in Quebec. Following Thanksgiving, they head back across the pond to Sweden for their first Scandinavian tour. MonkeyJunk holds more than 20 Maple Blues Awards, a Juno Award, a Canadian Independent Music Award and an American Blues Music Award. Awards include best album, best entertainer, best vocalist, best guitarist, best drummer, best songwriting and best harmonica player. MonkeyJunk is a name inspired by blues artist Son House, who said, “I’m talkin’ ‘bout the blues. I ain’t talkin’ ‘bout monkey junk.�
MonkeyJunk pose for a photo with Wendy McGuinty, wife of Dekker Centre manager Moe McGuinty. The band members, drummer Matt Sobb, frontman Steven Marriner and guitarist Tony D, who have just returned from a European tour, were grateful for the home-cooked meal Wendy brought them prior to their concert. Photos by Jayne Foster
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MonkeyJunk, one of Canada’s top blues bands, entertained at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford Wednesday. Following the show, they signed autographs. Above, frontman Steve Marriner signs the shoe of a fan.
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Crusaders keep it close but falter in second half against Royals By Brett Smith Sports Reporter
The John Paul II Crusaders fell victim to the big play again as they dropped a 40-24 decision to the Martensville Royals in nine-man high school football Thursday night at Beaver Lions Stadium. The Crusaders defence gave up two touchdowns of 40 yards or more during the loss. John Paul II coach Bruce Yockey said they are struggling to cover people deep, but they are improving each week. “We’ve got a bunch of kids out there that haven’t got a whole lot of football experience. It’s tough. They’re getting better. We just gave up a couple big plays at the wrong time and it hurt.” It was a slow start to the game as the Crusaders and the Royals exchanged punts until late in the first quarter. The Royals struck first with less than a minute left in the quarter. On third down from the Crusaders’ 36-yard line, Brayden Heck punted the ball into the end zone for a single point. Following a turnover on downs by the Crusaders, Martensville took over possession early in the second quarter. Heck kicked a 32yard field goal to give the Royals a 4-0 lead. The Crusaders answered back with a long touchdown drive on their next possession. Beginning on their own 35-yard line, Jacob Stynsky and Jared Schmidt combined for 49 yards on the ground and through the air to set up John Paul II at the Royals’ 26-yard line. From there, Tyler Wasmuth connected with Riley Loeppky for a 25-yard gain. Stynksy punched it in from the one-yard line and Wasmuth found Schmidt for the two-point conversion and an 8-4 lead. The lead did not last long. After forcing a third down and a punt, the Crusaders made a costly mistake. John Paul II was flagged for
Crusaders quarterback Tyler Wasmuth three times — including once by Brody Ziegler — during John Paul II’s 40-24 loss to the Martensville Royals Thursday night at Beaver Lions Stadium. Photo by Brett Smith roughing the kicker, giving Martensville an automatic first down. On the next play from scrimmage, quarterback Brodey Kliewer found Heck, who bobbled but hung on to the pass, downfield for a 40yard touchdown strike and an 11-8 advantage. Wasmuth and the Crusaders’ offence responded with a big play of their own. The Crusaders’ quarterback found receiver Narcisse Mbwebwe
downfield, threading the needle between two defensive backs for a 60-yard catch and run touchdown. They converted the two-point attempt to go up 16-11 late in the second quarter. It was not long before the Royals retook the lead. On the second play of their next drive, Kliewer and Heck connected again, this time for a 75-yard touchdown bomb. It gave the Royals an
18-16 lead with 2:01 left in the half. The Royals extended their lead midway through the third quarter. Beginning their drive at the Crusaders’ 40yard line, Kliewer threw for 29 yards and capped the drive with a three-yard touchdown run, putting the Royals up 25-16. After John Paul II punted on their next drive, Kliewer and Heck connected again.
Heck caught a 29-yard touchdown pass to give the Royals a 32-16 lead with less than two minutes to play in the third. Kliewer threw his and the team’s final touchdown pass with 22 seconds left to play in the third quarter. He found Reidar Fee for a 29-yard touchdown on third down as the Royals extended their lead to 39-16. The Crusaders kept fight-
ing in the fourth quarter. On a third down play, Wasmuth completed a 65-yard touchdown pass to Mbwebwe for the receiver’s second touchdown of the evening. John Paul II converted the two-point attempt to trail 39-24 with eight minutes left to play. Late in the fourth, the Royals tacked on a single point on a missed field goal that Heck sent wide to wrap up the game’s scoring. As time wound down, Yockey gave Schmidt, the team’s backup quarterback, some snaps under centre with the first-team offence. Schmidt threw for 40 yards on his lone drive of the game. Yockey said he wanted to make sure Schmidt was game ready if called upon. “You never know what happens. Injuries happen. He’s gotta be ready.” With the 40-24 loss, the Crusaders fall to 0-3 on the season. Yockey said if the team stays positive, they will get better every week. “We’re moving the ball well,” said Yockey. “We’re in games until we make the odd crucial error that hurts us.” He added, “All you can do is put the nose to the grindstone and keep at it. Keep working away.” The Crusaders take the field for their final home game of the season Thursday night against Delisle Rebels. Opening kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.
Riders shutout for first time in 28 years against Eskimos Last week no one was complaining. This week, almost everyone is. A lot of times that’s the way it goes in pro football. On the heels of a 35-32 thriller of a win over Ottawa at home, the Saskatchewan Roughriders went on the road Friday night and were blanked 24-0 in Edmonton in a stinker that left both teams at 9-4 and in a tie for second place in the CFL West with five games to go.
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sidelines, his elbow in a clunky brace, back-ups Tino Sunseri and Seth Doege directed two-and-out after two-and-out. Sure the defence allowed a mind-boggling 299 yards on the ground (including 106 by Eskimo quarterback Mike Reilly), but they were barely on the sidelines for a rest. What helps the defence the most? A good offence. And right now the Green & White doesn’t have it. Continued on Page 10
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AAA Stars split weekend series with Regina October 2 The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders play Delisle in high school football at Beaver Lions Stadium. Kickoff is 5 p.m.
October 3 The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is holding a Ears and Beers night at the Legion Hall in Battleford. Happy hour starts at 4:30 p.m., followed by the corn-on-the cob meal from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available in advance only. Call 306-4461983 or email saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel.net for more information.
October 5 The North Battleford Comprehensive Jr. Vikings square off against the Saskatoon Titans at Beaver Lions Stadium. Opening kickoff is 2 p.m.
October 7 The Battlefords North Stars host the Kindersley Klippers at the Civic Centre. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m.
October 9 The Battlefords AAA Stars welcome the Beardy’s Blackhawks into the Civic Centre. Opening faceoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
October 14 The Battlefords North Stars face off against the LaRonge Ice Wolves at the Civic Centre. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
October 15 The North Battleford Comprehensive Senior Vikings host the Mount Royal Collegiate Mustangs at Beaver Lions Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
October 17 The Battlefords North Stars play the Nipawin Hawks at the Civic Centre. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m.
October 18 The Battlefords AAA Sharks hit the ice for the home opener of the 2014-15 SFMAAAHL season at Battleford Arena. They face off against the Notre Dame Hounds at 7:30 p.m. To submit an item for the Sports Calendar email newsoptimist.sports@sasktel.net, fax 306-445-3223 or call 306-445-7261.
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Dawson Bacon’s goal makes it 2-0 Friday for the AAA Stars versus Regina. The Stars split the weekend, winning 4-2 on Friday, but were unable to keep the puck out of their own net in a 6-0 result Saturday. Photo by John Cairns
By John Cairns Staff Reporter
The new-look Battlefords Stars opened their Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League campaign at home this weekend against the Regina Pat Canadians. Despite a drastically changed lineup and a host of new faces compared to last season, the home team did get off to a good start Friday night, winning their home opener at the Civic Centre 4-2. Keifer Hintz opened the scoring from Kaelan Holt at 8:59 of the first, and a short
time later Dawson Bacon scored from Layne Young on the power play to make it 2-0. Regina’s Owen Sillinger scored a power play marker from Riley Woods and Jake Tesarowski late in the period, and it was 2-1 after one. In the second, Hintz scored again, this time shorthanded, with Jared Hillis providing the assist for the only goal of that period. Regina cut the margin to one midway through the third with Arthur Miller scoring from Tyler Adams. But Brandon Lesko scored into the empty net to seal the win for the Stars.
Brett Pongracz stopped 20 of 22 shots for the win for the Battlefords. The rematch the following afternoon at the Civic Centre proved a different story, however, as the Pat Canadians stomped the Stars 6-0. Goals in the first by Tesarowski (on the power play) and Conner Chaulk made it 2-0 after one, and then goals by Ty Barnstable (power play), Chaulk again and Miller blew the game open in the second. M a t h e w C h e k a y ’s shorthanded marker from Curtis Meger early in the third period added a final insult to injury on the day.
A telling statistic for the afternoon was the power-play situation. The Pat Canadians were 2 for 5 on the power play, but the Stars were a dismal zero for 12. The scoreboard also didn’t reflect the shot count in the game. The Stars had also outshot the Pat Canadians 3621, but didn’t register a single goal on Regina netminder Curtis Meger. Pongracz stopped 9 of 14 shots while backup Talen King stopped 6 of 7 on the afternoon for the Stars. The next games for the Stars are Saturday and Sunday in Yorkton against the RawTec Maulers.
Havens extends winning streak in shootout By Brett Smith Sports Reporter
Matthew Havens scored the lone goal of the shootout as the Battlefords North Stars downed the Klippers in Kindersley Saturday night. It was the North Stars’ third straight win. There was no scoring in the first period. The North Stars outshot the Klippers 12-7. Both teams were penalized twice.
In the second period, the North Stars opened the scoring. Regan Yew beat Klippers goaltender Evan Weninger for his first goal of the season with 2:04 to play. Jordan Townsend and Michael Statchuk picked up assists on the goal. Battlefords outshot the Klippers by five in the second period. The Klippers tied the game 6:19 into the third period. Graham Lanigan scored his
second of the season, beating North Stars netminder Ryan Rewerts. Marc Dubeau was credited with the lone assist. While the North Stars again outshot the Klippers 9-4, the game was tied at the end of regulation. Overtime decided nothing and the game headed into a shootout. No goals were scored in the first two rounds of the shootout. Havens shot first in the third round and deked out Weninger for the goal.
Landon Gross couldn’t beat Rewerts to give the North Stars the 2-1 win. In his first SJHL start and win, Rewerts stopped 15 of 16 shots faced on the evening, as well as all three shooters in the shootout. Weninger faced the heavier workload, making 30 saves in his first loss of the year. The North Stars (3-1-1-0) are off until Friday night. They travel to LaRonge to take on the Ice Wolves. Puck drop is 7 p.m.
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Continued from Page 8 “It’s always tough,” Rider coach Corey Chamblin mused after the game. “We weren’t consistent on first down and we didn’t stop their run game on defence. We didn’t have enough fire in the tank to get it done.” The Riders have played 13 games and in about 10 of them they’ve played team football and scratched and clawed for 60 minutes. They fought toothand-nail on every inch of the field every play. That wasn’t the case on Friday and the Eskimos beat the Riders at their own game. When Saskatchewan was taking needless penalties, like taunting and major fouls, I knew you could turn out the lights. It wasn’t their night. “We’d stop them and then do things to keep them
on the field,” Chamblin said, shaking his head. “We know how to play professional football and we need to get back to that.” The concerning part of course is that it’s looking more and more like Darian Durant won’t be coming back this year so something needs to be done to salvage the season, lest it go down the tubes. It certainly isn’t circling the drain yet with five weeks left before playoffs, but something needs to be done. “We got some young QBs and they need to get some experience,” Chamblin continued. “It’s not coming at a good time, but we have to get things moving.” Upon the team’s return to Regina, I asked Chamblin if they are investigating the options of bringing in a veteran arm for the stretch run.
“For me, my job is to coach the ones we have,” Chamblin said calmly. “If management feels that’s what we need to do, then we’ll go in that direction. I don’t know who the options are, so we’ll have to go from there.” Kerry Joseph would be one. The 2007 CFL MVP and Grey Cup champ is sitting in Louisiana and said he’d come to Regina if given the chance. However for now, we shouldn’t hold our breath on that. For the time being the plan is to forge ahead with the three young quarterbacks on their roster — Sunseri, Doege and the newly-signed Keith Price. The trio has four years of CFL experience combined. Time is actually on the Riders’ side because they’ve got nine wins in the bank
which has given them a cushion on division foes Winnipeg and BC. Now they just need to plot their next move and not panic. “I think we’re just trying to find ourselves,” reasoned Rider kicker Chris Milo. “There’s been a lot of change the past few weeks, including on defence and at quarterback. Not to compare teams, but we got a really, really good team this year and somewhat better than last year as far as bonding. There’s more encouraging and not so much negativity. It’s a very mature team and we’ll be where we want to be at the end of the year.” Things are changing by the minute around here and the atmosphere is electric and intense. Enjoy the ride. — For daily Rider news follow Rod at @sportscage on Twitter.
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GARAGE SALES Moving Garage Sale. Everything must go. Bake sale: come out and support the local Baton Club. 27th to 28th, 10am to 5pm - 8915 Bowers Drive.
WANTED WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES for old advertising dealership signs, plastic or metal. Service Station items, gasoline pumps, globes, oil cans, clocks. Red Indian, Dodge, Ford, etc. 306-2215908, 306-369-2810 WANTED - Shed Antlers & Old Traps. Phone Bryon 306-278-7756 or Phil 306-278-2299.
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Thanksgiving Celebration Antique Auction Sale Monday, October 13th Donoghs Antique Warehouse, south of Brandon, MB. Websites w w w. m ra n k i n a u c t i o n s. c o m www.rosstaylorauction.com. Phone 204-534-7401 or 204-727-1088.
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Friday, October 10 Borden Farmers’ Market last summer sale at Fire Hall from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 7, 14, 21, 28 & November 4 Heart 2 Heart Progam at the Primary Health Centre, North Battleford, 11427 Railway Avenue, Frontier Mall from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. The program offers information on cardiac conditions and reducing risk factors for any future cardiac event. Please call 306-446-6422 to confirm/cancel your attendance if you haven’t done so. 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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HOUSES FOR SALE Affordable 3 Bedroom character house in Wilkie. Seven fruit trees. Available immediately. Either for sale $65,000 or for rent $650/month. Utilities extra. 306-937-2872 I Buy Ugly Houses Buying beat up revenue homes, stalled reno projects, foreclosure properties, estates or what have you? Cash offers quick closing. Must be within city of NB or town of Battleford. Call Derrick 306-230-6919
MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE BEST CANADIAN BUILT HOME BY MODULINE! BEST PRICE! Personalized Service 1520 sq. ft. Temora $99,900 1216 sq. ft. Oasis/Villa $79,900 960 sq. ft. Tuscan $69,900 ~ Call Stan ~ 306-496-7538 1-888-699-9280 www. affordablehomesales.ca Yorkton Weekend calls Order Now for Fall Delivery
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Call Mel (306)445-1044 WANTED TO RENT Looking for Certified Organic Pasture Land to rent in the Turtle Lake Area. Please Call: 306-845-7728
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For Help Applying 1-844-453-5372 A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, etc. Phone 306-445-8439 MARKS MOBILE DUMPSTER. Will load and haul anything to dump. Tree cutting, hedge trimming, leaf vacuuming & blowing, eavestroughs cleaning. Free estimates. Call 306-441-7530
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Weekly newspaper is seeking a reporter in the progressive town of Shellbrook, Saskatchewan. Town has all amenities for excellent living and is close to many recreational activities.
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Application for Re: Liquor Permit
(Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Heavy Equipment operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators). Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca
Notice is hereby given that Hit n’ Stay Restaurant & Bar Inc. has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Special Use Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as Hit n’ Stay Restaurant & Bar at 2, 623 Carlton Trail, North Battleford, SK of which the following is a correct legal description: Lot 2 Block 504 Plan No. 1019718696; 2 623 Carlton Trail, North Battleford, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be Àled with the SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this Notice.
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com. 1.800.466.1535. Seeking individuals who are interested in shared accomodations in the Battlefords Area. For more information Call Aaron: 306-441-3726
Every person Àling a written objection with the SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition, and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3 Date at North Battleford, Saskatchewan, this 25th day of September, 2014.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FT Sales Associates for Sleep Country in Saskatoon & Regina. Must have customer service, sales experience, exceptional communication, interpersonal skills. Computer skills and organizational skills also required. www.sleepcountry.ca/careers. 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!
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Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare agency providing child welfare and family services to five First Nations. Moosomin, Mosquito, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux & Sweetgrass First Nations contract for services with Kanaweyimik. The following is a general description of a Family Service Worker (Social Worker) position. Salary will be commensurate with experience, training and education. This is a one year term position.
FAMILY SERVICE WORKER (SOCIAL WORKER) • • • • • • • • • •
1 POSITION The Family Service Worker is directly responsible to the Supervisor and/or Executive Director; Manage a caseload in the area of child welfare and family support services; Intake services; Services to children-in-care; Community development; Services to families in need of support to prevent children coming-into-care; Maintain computerized data, case recordings, individual and family files, etc; Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case plans to ensure families are receiving services; Child abuse investigations; Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel Manual as it exists from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS • Must have a University Degree from a recognized School of Social Work; • Must have at least 5 years experience and proven ability to work in the counselling and social services area with families and children; • Must demonstrate knowledge of The Child & Family Services Act; • Must have work experience assessing families and children; • Must have work experience counselling families and children; • Must demonstrate a clear understanding and knowledge of native family systems; • Must demonstrate knowledge in the area of family violence dynamics; • Must demonstrate knowledge of the effects of separation as it relates to placement of children; • Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset; • Computer skills are a position requirement; • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required; • A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW; • Must have a valid driver’s licence. Application deadline is October 14, 2014 at 5:00 pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumés by fax, email or mail to: (306) 445-2533, marleneb@kanaweyimik.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.
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Phone Nicole at 306-713-8070 or email resumé to: nicole.maclaren@hallconcrewtransport.ca The Board of Education of the
Light of Christ Catholic School Division No.16 invites applications for two temporary teaching positions in North Battleford. To see a detailed description of these positions please see: “Careers: Current Opportunities” on our website at: www.loccsd.ca St. Mary Community School .5 Temporary Teaching Position (mornings) Oct. 20, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Notre Dame School .4 Teaching Position (Tuesday’s and Thursday’s) Oct. 14, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
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LLOYDMINSTER LOCATION is currently accepting resumés for the following positions:
• General Labourers • Truck Foremen • Apprentice - Welders and Steamfitter/Pipefitters • By Hand Contract B-Pressure Welders Must pass A&D testing to be eligible for hire. Safety Tickets an Asset. Please fax resumés to (780) 808-8455
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant.
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is seeking a
Day Care Coordinator Permanent Full-time
Under the specific guidance of the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Board, the Daycare Program Coordinator will report directly to the Executive Director of the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. This program requires a broad range of skills in early childhood education, organizational development, accounting, program administration and personnel management. The Daycare Coordinator works with the Daycare Board or Committee appointed by each Chief and Council to develop and maintain high quality daycare services for parents who require the services. Specific duties include licensing of day care centers, monitoring and support of day care centers, coordination of required training, maintaining reporting requirements, and maintaining accurate financial records for the Day Care Program. QUALIFICATIONS: • Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Social Work or equivalent. • Minimum of 5 years experience in the early childhood field. • Minimum of 3 years experience in program administration. • Must have a good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. • Must be proficient with word processing and spreadsheets; and have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. • Capable of developing good working relationships with First Nations at the community, Band, Tribal Council, and FSIN levels. • Ability to travel within the district and region. • Ability to speak Cree an asset. • Confidentiality is essential. • Must have a valid driver’s license. • Must provide a criminal record check. Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 p.m. October 3, 2014 to: Patricia Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 445-3612 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. fosters and promotes a safe work environment.
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PUZZLE NO. 716
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Our beliefs, myths and lies ByWilliam Wardill I am a church-going Christian. At the same time, I am in fear for my earthly reputation and immortal soul because I have reached the conclusion the bitter conflict between the state of Israel and Hamas is the result of the propaganda of yesterday. Biblical propaganda. Beliefs, more often than not, are engendered by skilfully constructed lies. I boldly doubt that Israel’s right to exist in the place where it exists is a re-affirmation of the will of the one (and only) true God. I see the faith of Islam growing stronger worldwide, whereas Christianity, despite the profitable showmanship of fundamentalist churches, is in decline in Europe and North America. I wonder why so many people in North America accept the belief modern Israel exists in order to fulfill the plan of a divine being that they themselves reject. I do understand why the American taxpayers have poured, and continue to pour, untold billions into the modern state of Israel. It has nothing to do with religion or with a moral imperative to recognize the horrors of the Holocaust. It is to uphold a faithful ally among the oil-rich states of the Middle East. I also understand why extremists such as Hamas want to see the Israeli state obliterated. The hatred began with the Crusades where religion, expressed with bloodied swords
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and mounds of silent corpses, was in fact a fight for power and plunder. I understand the hatred still grows out of the United Nations decision to create a new Israel by dispossessing thousands of Arab landholders whose forbears had been in the Holy Land for a longer time than the Twelve Tribes of Israel. In 2012, refugee camps held over five million Palestinians, in four generations, who no longer had a piece of land they could call their own. I also understand that Arabs who expected to be rewarded for fighting against their Turkish masters after the Great War never became citizens of sovereign nations. Instead, the territories where they lived were mandated to Britain, France and Italy. It was no coincidence the British Navy at the time was converting from coal to fuel oil. Ukraine, too, has endured a Holocaust. In 1932 and 1933, Ukraine was denuded of foodstuffs by the communists in Moscow. Ukrainians starved. Some sources place the death toll at 7.5 million. Further back in time, Ukraine and the Balkan states were buttresses against the incursion of the Islamic Ottoman Turks into Europe. The Turkish invasion was not about making Islam the religion of Europe. It was about wealth and power. It began with the seizure of the fabulously rich Christian empire of Byzantium and ended with the defeat of the Turks at the gates of Vienna in 1682. The war that began in 1914 was, to my mind, the Great Unnecessary War. Although imbedded in moralistic justifications then and now, it was about empires and would-be empires gaining and retaining colonies. Millions of youths died in battle. Countless refugees died. Thousands of historic buildings were destroyed. Only the munitions makers profited. The imperfections in the treaty that ended the First World War were the seeds that produced the second one. The conflict in Ukraine is not about ethnicity or nationalism or even past events. It happened because Ukraine wants to align itself with Western Europe. When I tell myself there would be fewer wars if there was only one religion or no religion at all, my reasoning is faulty. The shadowy people with their hands on the levers of power keep their own secrets. They would find another way.
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Is the music of our hymn texts in the mood? In 1940, the Glenn Miller Orchestra recorded a rousing number called In the Mood, and that phrase came to mind as I started working on this article. It’s what we sometimes say, when we either feel like doing something or don’t. (“I’m in the mood for a chocolate sundae.” Or, “I’m not in the mood to watch a funny movie.”) The subject relates to the music of the church as well. Sacred music puts lines of poetry in a musical setting. The most important of the two is the text, which carries the primary message – one would hope a message in tune with the Word of God. The job of the music is to convey the message of the text, and increase its impact. If the music is to do that, it has to be “in the mood.” It ought to complement what the words are saying, not conflict with them. Words expressing joy and excitement aren’t enhanced by a slow, sober tune. Nor does the opposite work well. Sombre, serious, meditative words may seem to clash with a bouncy, happy melody. The speed at which songs are sung, and sometimes the style of the accompaniment, are factors too. This concern relates to a song published in 1885
the hymn needed more pep. He gave it a new tune, with a jolly, bouncing chorus: “At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light, / And the burden of my heart rolled away (rolled away) / It was there by faith I received my sight, / And now I am happy all the day!” Congregations may enjoy singing Hudson’s creation,
Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com by Ralph Erskine Hudson (1843-1901). Mr. Hudson had a widely varied career. He was a nurse during the American Civil War. Then after the war he taught music at a college. In addition, he was a licensed preacher with the Methodist Episcopal denomination, was an evangelist, a singer, songwriter and compiler of the songs of others. Hudson also formed his own publishing company. He had a busy life! But he’s not without his critics. He liked to take traditional hymns and turn them into gospel songs, by giving them an upbeat tune and adding a refrain. Sometimes it worked, but not necessarily every time. Congregational hymns need to be singable and memorable. But we also need to consider whether the frame of the picture (the music) is suitable for the picture (the words). Hudson sometimes
forgot that. The most painful example that comes to mind is his treatment of Isaac Watts’s great hymn of worship, Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed? With eloquent passion, Watts pictures himself standing before the cross, wondering at the love that led Christ to die for “a worm” such as he was. He writes: “Was it for crimes that I have done / He groaned upon the tree? / Amazing pity! Grace unknown! / And love beyond degree! / Well might the sun in darkness hide/ And shut his glories in, / When Christ, the mighty Maker died, / For man the creature’s sin.” When the traditional tune (called Martyrdom) is used, this becomes a worshipful meditation on the reason for Christ’s terrible agony on the cross (cf. Matt. 27:27-31, 4546). But Ralph Hudson felt
but I personally believe it does grave injustice to the song’s purpose. It minimizes our confrontation with the horrific nature of crucifixion, requiring, as it does, an almost impossible 180-degree emotional turn each time singers move from the chorus to the next stanza. And the text of the chorus isn’t even biblical, at that! Even Jesus
wasn’t “happy all the day!” As the Bible says, in another context, “If the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle” (I Cor. 14:8). Is the music of our congregational songs “in the mood”? It’s a valid question for every pastor and service leader. In my view, Mr. Hudson should have left well enough alone.
Making things better I’m one of those folks who honestly doesn’t mind filling out most surveys. Case in point: this afternoon I tackled a questionnaire dealing with the development of our community’s official plan. One section of the opinion poll dealt with sustainable growth and economic development. “Good,” I thought, “I’ve thought about this a lot.” After inserting initial demographics — lived here so many years, I’m a female and I’m definitely in the highest age category, I moved on to the next page. “Prioritize these options” it read, or something to that effect. Dutifully I checked off Choices One, Two and Three. It was the following comment box that triggered my tirade. “Provide some suggestions
as to how progress could best be facilitated” I read, then lost it. “Tell people to stop crabbing!!!” I wrote, with nary a flicker of guilt. “I’m sick of CAVES (citizens against virtually everything) and NIMBYs (not in my back yard organizers).” Lest I revert to my normally gentle manner, I hit the button and headed for the next page. While I’m not sure anything was achieved by my unorthodox responses, I felt better. Then I started think-
ing about how God views our responses to everyday living. Have you ever found yourself putting your back up when someone dared to suggest something other than “what we’ve always done?” I have. And isn’t it easy to criticize those in leadership, either in government or in church? How easily and cruelly we can strike at the heart of others! My challenge for us this week: whenever we feel like complaining, let’s think of someone to compliment, praise or support. While there are times we must speak out against something, let’s do it with a right spirit. “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Thessalonians 5:18 Amen.
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 nd
1372 102 St 306-445-3009
Notre Dame (RC) Parish
ANGLICAN PARISH
Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m. Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.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 1122 - 101st Street 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
Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME
Community Baptist Church
Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada
1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN
Phone: 306-445-4338 Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper
Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.
10:30 Service
Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention
306-893-2611 For booking the Wing:
306-893-4465
Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am
Phone 306-445-9096
A warm welcome is extended to everyone!
Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Church & CE Wing:
1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK
306-445-4818 tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca
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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