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Redvers Lions Club goes all out for the food bank

By Deb Andrew

Go big or go home!

That was the first thought as the truck and 24-foot trailer pulled in front of the Carlyle United Church where the food bank is presently located.

The Carlyle Food Bank was the lucky recipient of a huge donation from the Redvers Lions Club. Redvers Lions Club member Edmond Aime was excited and proud of his community as he described their food and clothing drive.

“It doesn’t matter what club it is (Kinsmen, Lions Club, etc.), we feel like we haven’t been able to do very much because of COVID restrictions,” Aime said. Determined to help, the club found ways to distance, protect people, and still gather resources.

Redvers residents gave generously to the call by boxing up and bagging up any belongings and leaving them on their front lawns and driveways marked for the Lions Club to pick up.

Winter clothing and nonperishable food made up the bulk of the goods donated.

The Food Bank’s volunteer Theresa Luedtke welcomes Janet Dauvin, Derek Soroka, and Crystal and Edmond Aime of the Redvers Lions Club When asked why the Redvers Lions Club would extend themselves for the Carlyle Food Bank, Aime answered, “If we can help one person, it doesn’t matter where it is, it’s worth it.”

Aime expounded on many fundraising efforts the Redvers Lions Club has undertaken over the years including their wildly successful

used hockey equipment exchange and Trip of the Month draw. The club will continue to run the Trip of the Month draw but will search for unique items to win as COVID prevents travel out of the country.

“Hopefully, we get returning buyers so we can continue to give to needs in communities,” he mused. “With drill-

ing programs cancelled (and other local economy changes) this could be a tough fall and a tough winter. I think there is a lot more hurting going on in our communities than we will ever know about.”

Out of the approximately 18 Lions Club members, Aime was joined by Crystal Aime, Janet Dauvin and Derek Soroka to plan with Te-

resa Luedtke for where to unload the haul. Gord Paulley joined his Lions brothers and sisters to help transport the goods to the basement of the church where they will sit for a time, then be sorted and distributed where needed most.

When asked about what motivated her, Crystal Aime replied, “I don’t know, I just like to serve

my community. It is the least I can do. We were always taught that way when we were growing up and we have passed that on as well.”

Many people have the mindset ‘I am just one person, what can I do?’

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Wednesday at 4 p.m. Candidates then had 24 hours to withdraw their papers. (Any notices of withdrawl were not available at press time).

The civic election will be Nov. 9.

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Fall fire training school to be held in Redvers

By Lisa McCullough

The Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Association holds two fire schools a year to help train new volunteers and paid on-call firefighters to be prepared for handling all aspects of the job, but due to COVID-19, the spring classes were cancelled.

Fortunately, the fall classes are a go and the Redvers Volunteer Fire Department has decided to host the fall training from Oct. 16-18.

“The biggest reason we decided to host was, I really see a need for more training and continuous involvement

in the departments to keep not only firemen but also anyone in an emergency situation safe,” said Fire Chief Brad Hutton of the Redvers department.

The training involved in the three-day schooling teaches everything from Level 1 all the way through to specialty courses such as vehicle fires to heavy rescue. The fire school used to get quite a turnout with approximately 250 members but due to COVID-19 regulations this fall’s course had only about 160 people who signed up as the restrictions eliminated the banquet social and affected classroom sizes.

Redvers has utilized various halls and the rink to be able to go through with the classes. Meals, classes and other factors have been adjusted to meet COVID regulation.

The entire Redvers department has been busy getting vehicles and training equipment ready. They have also found old buildings and houses to utilize for the specialty part of the courses.

There will be online raffles during the weekend of Oct. 16-18 and possible auctions as well. Keep your eyes on the Redvers Fire Department Facebook page and the SVFFA page for more details.

The Redvers Fire Department will host firefighters from throughout the province for the Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Association’s fall training school. Photo submitted

Alice Zimmerman celebrates her 100th birthday A resident of Moose Mountain Lodge recently celebrated a pretty remarkable milestone.

Alice Zimmerman (nee Henderson) was born Sept. 23, 1920 – at the end of the Spanish Flu epidemic. She celebrated her 100th birthday during the COVID-19 pandemic.

She is the last surviving member of her family, as she had three brothers and four sisters.

Zimmerman attended school at Winterbourne, Salem and Manor and then graduated from normal school in Regina.

She taught for two years prior to her marriage to Martin Zimmerman in 1943.

They had three daughters - Shirley (Paul)

Palendat, Joyce (Ron) Schlapkohl and Laverne (July 8-10, 1949). Alice Zimmerman taught at Wiggensdale in 1949-50 when teachers were in short supply and then in Manor from 1953-1969.

She also taught kindergaten in 1975 and 1976 and did quite a bit of substituting.

Zimmerman has seen many changes in her 100 years – riding horses, horse and buggy, cars and jet airplanes and seeing a man on the moon. She went from no phones to cell phones and computers. Candles and kerosene lamps switched to electricity.

Radio, black and white TV progressed to highdefinition TV. In her lifetime, the farmers went

from working with horses and stooking sheaves to four-wheel drive tractors and million dollar combines.

The Zimmermans were both collectors and loved to travel – seeing all the Canadian provinces and many states in the U.S. Alice Zimmerman and a good friend also spent six weeks in Australia and New Zealand in 1998.

Zimmerman still enjoys playing cards, doing jigsaw puzzles, reading. visiting and a hot cup of tea.

As well as her daughters Shirley and Joyce, Zimmerman has one granddaughter, three grandsons, four great granddaughters, five great grandsons, two

step great granddaughters, one step great grandson, one great great grandson, three great great grandaughters, five step great great granddaughters and four step great great grandsons, plus many in-laws.

What an achievement in her 100 years.

Following COVID restrictions, her daughters hosted a gathering of friends for birthday cake on Sept. 23, and on Sept.

26, her immediate family enjoyed supper and more cake.

Zimmerman wishes to extend her thanks to everyone who sent cards, good wishes, flowers and to the family and friends for sharing her birthday and making it such a Alice Zimmerman celebrated her 100th birthday recently. Photo submitted memorable occasion.

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Pheasant Rump celebrates new addition for kids

By Deb Andrew Designing environments where family giving and sharing and working with creation is a must, has always been a strength of First Nations communities.

As the times change drastically, Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation is creating environments where all ages can experience activities together right in their own community.

Celebrating the new splash pad was just the tip of the iceberg in the event taking place Oct. 4. Although it was a windy day, elders and children and all ages in between came out to see the finished product.

Health director Ramona Knebush was ecstatic as she explained the two-year process of searching for grants, confirming they met the requirements, applying and then putting the money to action.

Before even going to the beautiful splash pad, Knebush led people to their orchard.

An orchard, at Pheas-

ant Rump? Yes, and it is huge. Every plant was put in by hand in an afternoon with great planning and organization. They have different varieties of apple, plumb, pear, cherry trees and Saskatoon bushes.

Along with goose berries and black currants, they planted 200 raspberry bushes and 200 haskap berry bushes giving a total of 502 plants. The amazing above ground irrigation was installed by Preston, who lives right close by. Knebush was extremely happy with his time and effort.

After a grateful prayer and a request for blessing from Joan McArthur, everyone walked back over to continue the ceremony at the splash pad.

Knebush’s eyes sparkled as she dreamed of the finished project, hopefully next year, with a pergola and areas to sit and rest.

Walking paths with stationary treadmills and bikes and a very cool rock wall are also a part of the vision. The grants she worked hard

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new splash pad at the Pheasant Rump First Nation.

Photo by Deb Andrew on meet the criteria for the community to have these walking paths that connect a food forest, the orchard, a pergola and eventually a community garden.

Knebush assembled everyone around the splash pad as the Chief of Pheasant Rump, in full headdress joined the elders, children and all the community members. Everyone stood in silence

while more prayers were offered up with thankful hearts. Chief Ira McArthur shared a few words from his heart to his people.

The phrase “…our children, our families, the community across the highway (Kisbey) and everyone in this area will be welcomed as they use this facility…” essentially captured the heartfelt purpose of this addition to their

community – relationships. May McArthur cut the ribbon and the children started to play while the adults, watched, took pictures and headed back to a community barbecue.

Knebush was explaining how COVID was not necessarily a curse but could be a blessing as we were forced to slow down and re-evaluate what is most important. “Get-

ting these young people off their devices is not easy, but we need to have fun and interesting things they can do,” she said. Offering opportunities and building relationships is especially important.

With the focus being on wholeness and overall wellness for all ages, Knebush knows that “If we can set the foundation, our young people will build on it.”

Envision offering voluntary parental support

Envision Counselling and Support Centre is looking to provide free, voluntary parenting support for families who would like extra assistance through its Diversion Program.

The program works with families as a short-term support that encourages the healthy development of families and children so they may achieve their full potential.

“When families are given support, education and resources they are able to recog-

nize and build on their strengths,” said Envision’s assistant executive director Lynda Rideout.

“Diversion emphasizes maintaining the family unit by offering skills that strengthen the entire family and builds communication between family members.”

Many different skills can be worked on through the diversion program, such as effective parenting strategies, helpful problem solving and coping skills and establishing or maintaining positive

family relationships.

“Goals are a huge part of the diversion program,” said Rideout. “Our family support program co-ordinator and the client discuss the challenges the family is facing, and come up with goals together to increase parenting skills, and ultimately overcome those challenges.

These goals allow the family to work toward something and creates a tangible outcome at the end of the family’s time in the program.”

Each family within

the Diversion Program is linked up with a family support worker they meet with regularly in accordance with the family’s schedule. The role of the family sup-

port worker is to help the family build on their strengths, teach parenting skills, and reduce stress in the family home.

If anyone would

like to build skills and self-confidence through the program, please call the Envision office nearest you and ask about the diversion program.

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“I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying. ” - Oscar Wilde

Newspapers – we remain your champions of truth There’s still a lot of credibility when it comes to what is published on a page.

Your mind wants to believe something if you see it in a newspaper, a magazine or another printed form. A published book is going to grab you in more than an e-book or an audio book.

The internet can never have that level of credibility; anyone can go online and publish anything without any repercussions; what’s worse, some people will actually believe anything they read on Facebook or another website if it fits their agenda.

Broadcasting can never match that level of credibility, either. You hear it, but then you forget about it.

But when it’s in front of you, when you’re holding it in your hand, when somebody has actually taken the time and the money to publish it – that’s when it has enhanced credibility.

We’re nearing the end of National Newspapers Week, which runs from Oct. 4-10. At one time, it didn’t really register with people. Maybe the local paper would have a small ad, noting the occasion and thanking the readers, the carriers, the staff and everyone else who helped make the newspaper possible.

But in recent years, as newspapers have been vanishing, we’re seeing a greater emphasis on the industry and what newspapers mean to the community and how they keep people engaged.

It’s not just the big-city papers that are closing down; we’re also seeing small-town papers shuttered, as their revenues can’t keep pace with the cost of business. It’s particularly tough for smaller communities, where the community newspaper is the only source for trusted information. (Sorry, coffee rows and overtly biased social media sites aren’t the place to turn for information).

In the Carlyle area, where else are you going to hear about all of the great things happening, other than in the Observer?

And as such, National Newspapers Week has taken on a greater level of significance.

This week’s theme is Champion the Truth.

That’s not just the theme for this week. It’s a theme for newspapers everywhere every day, every week and every year. It’s a theme that reflects our job.

The challenges facing the newspaper industry are well-documented. These have not been easy times for print journalism. We’ve faced challenging times, thanks to the ever-growing digital world, and newspapers haven’t always done a good job of adapting.

COVID-19 has only exacerbated the hurdles facing this line of work.

We’ve done a pretty good job here at the Observer of adapting.

But other papers haven’t done well. Revenue sources that they used to lean on aren’t there any longer. And so it’s incumbent on them to evolve, rather than come with the approach of “This is how we did it in 1990, and so that’s how we’re going to do it now.”

The fundamentals of the newspaper don’t change. That’s why they’re the fundamentals. Belief in a standard of perfection. Good, clear, smart writing. Crisp layout. Eye-catching advertisements. Hard work. Good photography. And follow the basics of good writing, with good grammar and punctuation.

And there will always be that commitment to find and bring truth to you.

Outside of those fundamentals of the job, there isn’t much that would be the same from a decade ago.

You won’t find fake news here, although you might not always like what’s included within the pages of the Observer.

Long-time residents of the community. These people know it’s important to have a community paper and the important role it plays in keeping the community informed, of celebrating successes, of holding people accountable and of bringing the truth each week.

As long as there’s a Carlyle Observer, we’re going to be the champions of truth. We’re going to endeavour to bring the facts to you, because facts are sacred.

And we hope that you’ll continue to count on us each week to keep you informed.

So much more than the menu

Shelley Luedtke It seemed like a good idea at the time.

To save ourselves from the work of preparing a full turkey dinner, we decided to change the menu at Thanksgiving last year.

In the weeks leading up to it, we found ourselves dealing with rather full schedules.

(Remember a time when we had all kinds of activities on evenings and weekends?)

Anyway, a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving we craved a day when we could rest up a bit and maybe get some work done in the backyard. We decided that instead of spending a day preparing our traditional Thanksgiving

meal, we would plan one that required less side dishes and far less preparation so we could use those hours for other things.

It was a great idea.

Until it was time to eat.

As the family gathered ‘round the fallthemed table amidst the decorations of pumpkins, leaves and cornucopias, my mouth started watering for the flavors that had normally accompanied this holiday for me. I had craved a day when we didn’t have to do a bunch of food prep and now all I craved was the food I wish we had prepared.

I saw drudgery in the work behind our usual meal; then discontent at not getting to eat it. A picture of gratitude at Thanksgiving? Not in the least.

In my desire not to ‘have’ to make a turkey dinner, I ended up showcasing huge ingratitude. But how many other times have I used the same sort of vocabulary and not realized how ungrateful I

sound.

We do it all the time when we say things like: I have to go to work. I have to wash the floor.

I have to go get groceries.

The way we speak of these things makes it seem like they are obligations, which of course they are. They have to be done. But if we look at them as requirements and responsibilities, instead of opportunities and advantages, we won’t give them the consideration they are due.

So change one word – just one word – and consider the difference.

I get to go to work because I have a job to go to. I get to wash the floor because I have a floor ... unlike the 1.5 billion people who become ill with serious infections from the parasitic worms that live in contaminated soil under their feet. I get to pick up groceries because I have easy access to food.

Our weeks are filled with tasks that we may not particularly like, but at their very foun-

dation is something that needs to be a point of thanks. We get to clean bathrooms because we have plumbing and sanitation. We get to do loads of laundry because we have closets full of clothes.

We get to make supper … just like we did yesterday … because there is food in our fridges, and appliances to use in its preparation.

Yes, a turkey is going into the oven at our house this weekend.

Yes, we will make our usual vegetable casseroles, potato dish, and all the family favorites.

Not because it is expected, because it’s not.

Not because we deserve it, because we don’t.

I don’t ‘have’ to prepare Thanksgiving dinner this year - I get to.

What a unique privilege it truly is.

Perhaps one of the things I need to be most thankful for is the understanding that what is just part of simple tradition for me is beyond the wildest imagination of too many others. That’s my outlook.

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Happy Nun Café still thriving this fall The Happy Nun Café is a restaurant and live music venue located in the small village of Forget.

Their main goal is to try and use local ingredients for all of their meals, therefore supporting the community and the province.

One of the main dynamics of the Café is the entertainment venue portion, not to mention they also host weddings and corporate meals along with special occasions. Even when COVID-19 hit and they

were forced to close their doors, they still offered deliveries to the surrounding communities.

People would place their orders in advance and The Happy Nun would deliver right to those people’s doors.

The restaurant, of course, is open to the public and the owners still plan on providing the unique experience that their establishment has to offer, just with COVID-19 regulations in place. One of their main events that they have coming up in Octo-

ber is The Rocky Horror Picture Show extravaganza, which is a special interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture show and a Rocky themed meal.

Tickets for this event are $60 each for multiples of 6 or $75 each for alternate size groupings and must be purchased in advance.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions seats are limited. For more information on this event or any other events you can email thehappynuncafe@gmail.com.

The Happy Nun Café in Forget remains a popular attraction. Photo submitted

Homeschooling and virtual school numbers are up students for this school year.

Projections were established before the COVID-19 pandemic was first diagnosed in Saskatchewan in March.

Carlyle Elementary School had 211 students as of Sept. 30, compared to its projected enrol-

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Students can check out books for free using the Sora reading app.

Find Gordon F. Kells High School on the South East Cornerstone Public School Division website. In useful links you will find

the Sora access. Also the L4U library lets students see the contents of our school library. Find out what’s new.

All your school information can be found on the GF Kells website on the Southeast Cornerstone School Division website under the “schools” tab. Please check it out.

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ment of 237. Gordon F. Kells High School in Carlyle was at 202 students, compared to the 230 projected.

Arcola School came in at 215, lower than the projected figure of 246.

Stoughton School was at 143, compared to a projected numbers of 172. Redvers School had 296 students, slightly lower than the forecasted total of 312.

Oxbow Prairie Horizons School had 370 students and a projected total of 411, while Lampman School had 178 students against a forecast of 193.

Wawota School had 206 students registered; its projected number was 216. Manor

School had 59 students versus a projected total of 65.

Two schools were able to buck the trend of being lower than projections. Alameda had 90, one more than the 89 that was called for.

Maryfield School came in at 96, four more than the projected 92.

Some of the students who are not registered in the schools may be registered in the division’s Cyber Stone Virtual School, which currently has 393 students. Cyberstone has base students, which are students who take all their classes online, and there are other students who register for one or two courses.

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tion Lynn Little noted that these are full student count numbers and are subject to change as South East Cornerstone, like others in the province, are still finalizing registrations of students who have moved to online learning, homeschooling or other communities in Saskatchewan.

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If you are interested in running for council I suggest doing so. It is a great feeling being part of something so big. Your ideas, your thoughts of how our town should be run, are very important, so step forward and run.

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Carlyle Library holds dino party

Dawson Kyle was among the young people at the Dino Party at the Carlyle Public Library on Sept. 25. Young people enjoyed some dinosaur-themed arts and crafts.

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Alida weekly news

By Edel Cowan

Welcome to October folks – it may be a very different month this year compared to other past Octobers.

The biggest change right now around here is that the Alida Rink still remains the same – it never changed its décor and there will be no spooks and goblins coming to visit. However, I do hope that a few little spooks, goblins, ghosts, witches or whatever will still be making their annual trip around the town and/or area, in a safe way of course.

The Alida community sends their best wishes for a speedy get well to Linda Akins – miss seeing you at the post office Linda, even if Lorna is doing an excellent job.

This year in October brings on election time – whether it’s for local government (municipal) or

provincial. Whichever it is in your area, just make sure that you do your duty and your best to vote for whomever you wish. It’s your decision only; just vote. Once again do it safely.

I do believe that most of the fall field work has been completed (or will be shortly). There is a lot of burning happening because of the weeds and trash left on the fields. However, if you are burning, please be extra careful as it is so dry out there, so make sure you are prepared for whatever should, but hopefully does not happen. Make sure there is a good fireguard around the area which you are burning, and/or maybe you’ll also have the cultivator and tractor ready to go nearby if it should be needed. One can never be too careful.

Say, did you notice the moon on Oct. 3? It was so beautiful – big,

bright and red. Granddaughter was surely impressed by the sight, and went out to snap a picture.

I’m not sure if this is what one calls a Harvest Moon – but it was definitely impressive and seemed to be on fire.

This is another long weekend – hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Please remember folks keep me posted whenever you have news – simply contact me anytime on the happenings that are going on in and around Alida as well as within your own family circle, either call me at 306-443-2496, text 306-485-8561 or e-mail g.cowan@sasktel.net. I will see that your news gets into a paper. I do appreciate all your input as it does help keep this column interesting.

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Big Six Hockey League hopes to have a season

By Lisa McCullough

Hockey season is fast approaching the province, yet with no answers given by the Saskatchewan Health Authority or Health Canada, many teams are left in limbo waiting to find out if they need to sharpen their skates to hit the ice or not.

The Big Six Hockey League is a senior men' hockey league that was formed at a small meeting in a garage in Oxbow in December 1959. Originally the league began with five teams, the Bienfait Coalers, Frobish-

er Flyers, Glen Ewen Eagles, Oxbow Aces and Estevan Miners.

Currently there are 9 teams confirmed.

Those teams include, the Carlyle Cougars, Redvers Rockets, Wawota Flyers, ArcolaKisbey Combines, Carnduff Red Devils, Yellow Grass Wheat Kings, Midale Mustangs and and Kipling/Windthorst Oil Kings. All these teams are looking forward to the season but with COVID-19 nothing is guaranteed.

Rae Wright, president of the Big Six Hockey League, said that he

had a Zoom meeting with the Saskatchewan Hockey Association a couple weeks ago but nothing has been confirmed or denied.

“So much is still up in the air with the whole COVID thing. All we are able to do is listen to Health Canada and Sask Health to find out when we can start playing,” Wright said.

Wright goes on to say that the league is not even sure if the season is a go or not. There are rumours that perhaps

by Dec. 1 players may be able to hit the ice but that has not been

confirmed and it could change at any time.

“Nothing is cut and dry, lots of talk, one being definitely no tournaments this year. No exhibition games outside of the league. We aren't even sure how many people are allowed in the rinks for fans,” Wright explains.

Wright also states that there is talk of only 50 people in a building, with two teams and coaches and refs, that

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“Even if we got the season started COVID-19 could shut us down at any time,” Wright said. “If things stay calm with COVID hopefully we can get on the ice for December. But it is all in the hands of Health Canada.”

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One woman’s victory in the fight for life

By Deb Andrew All of humanity has everyday struggles and life is not easy. Add a diagnosis of cancer into the mix and you see the effects of personal, emotional, physical and spiritual upheaval.

Like an atom bomb, the effects are huge, sudden, devastating and long-lasting while being forever left with cleaning up the wreckage. Realistically, in present-day Canadian life, we do not even understand war. Do we fathom words like enemy, strategy, battleground? Take the time to step into a woman’s life who has had the cancer bomb go off, more than once.

Nicole Turgeon recalls the history of cancer on her father’s side of the family with her grandma Efford surviving breast cancer only for it to come back in her liver, from which she did not recover. Very recently, her dad’s brother suffered with prostate cancer. Having had no incidents of cancer on her mother’s side of the family, it was a shock with her mother’s diagnosis of breast cancer about 14 years ago.

Since then, a cousin’s son, an auntie and her daughter have all experienced cancer and then her sister’s recent battle with colorectal cancer that eventually spread to her liver, was a devastating blow. Her sister Shawna Englot put up a strong fight for seven years from her diagnosis in 2011 until she lost the battle in March 2018. Nicole shared tearfully the details of her sister’s ongoing struggles and the far-reaching effects. Turgeon recalls sorrowfully the funeral on March 24 and the feelings of deep grief cut far too short when in April, a month later, she found her lump. While suffering grief and loss, Nicole started the process to discover whether she had cancer. Her diagnosis, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, left her in the doctor’s office in tears and she recalled the first words that came out of her mouth: “I can’t do this, I can’t do this again. I just lost her (Shawna) and I can’t.”

The diagnosis was just the beginning of the minefield Turgeon had to navigate in her mind and the hundreds of decisions she had to make that were ultimately her choice, but would affect the people closest to her, especially her husband and chil-

From left to right, Nicole, Leon, Kennedy, Brett and Nicole make up the Turgeon crew.

Photo submitted dren. Her surgeon, who was the same woman who had done surgery on both her mom and sister, was very empathetic and helpful. Not only did she know all family history, but their relationship allowed the surgeon to encourage Nicole to make the decision based on her own peace of mind knowing that nothing she decided to do would be too much. “You can do this, Nicole. You can do this, and we will get through it together,” her surgeon reassured her.

She is the mom. She takes care of everyone, and they need her. She couldn’t give up. Crushing her heart was the biggest decision of all. How was she to tell her family? How do you break the news to a family still reeling from the pain of loss? Leon, her husband, was there for her through all of the struggles as she cried for days with these crucial decisions. Leon by her side, the answers came from within herself and the courage to fight to get healthy erupted.

“I will do whatever it takes.

I will do anything I need to do, as hard as it is going to be, because I need to get better,” she declared. “I got better for my family first and then me.”

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She describes the surgery as being horrendous and having healing issues afterward that made recovery long after 14-15 hours on the operating table.

Turgeon recalled sleeping in a camping chair for six to seven weeks, feeling helpless and useless with self-care, and not even being able to lift her arms. Enlisting help with very personal care and changing dressings, the first actual shower came 44 days after surgery.

Without the help of her entire family, the battle from diagnosis on May 23 to surgery June 25 and the months following would have been impossible.

“I never went to an appointment alone,” she said. “My kids, my family were awesome!”

As she read from her journal, tears poured down at the fear, anger, self-doubt, weakness, anxiety and pain bubbled to the surface.

“I cannot tell my daughter to be strong if I don’t show her what strong is.”

Anguish filled her voice as she described how difficult it was to allow people to help her in so many ways, feeling like a burden or like she was overreacting with dying skin, cleaning sores, changing bandages, feeling so alone.

“It is very humbling when the roles are reversed and you have to accept help and are unable to give it,” she said softly.

With a deep breath she read, “I just want to say I’m sorry. I am sorry for being a pain.

I am sorry for being sad when you are happy. I am sorry for being needy when you are tired at the end of the day. I get that I am a lot of work and I don’t mean to be, and I certainly don’t want to be. If I could change this and bring me back to being

healthy I would. I just want to say I am sorry, and I love every little thing you guys do for me.”

The journal entries went on as she shared some of the crippling emotion that gripped her with this war going on inside of her. More than just a physical attack, cancer is a war against body, mind and spirit. Turgeon made it clear that every person fighting cancer has to go through all of the emotions, everyone has to deal with it in their own way.

Oncology social workers through the hospital, other women who have gone through the same surgery, anything that is available to work through the continuing struggles are essential to deal with questions of identity, cancer coming back, the acceptance and not living in fear.

Leaving us with encouragement and hope, Nicole wanted every woman to make the time to do the breast self-exam. The nurses and doctors were awed and thrilled that she would actually have caught this herself with a self-exam. They said they wished every woman would take the time and catch it early.

Turgeon said, “I feel so blessed for how things went and how it could have been so much worse.”

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Peggy Dumelie shares the story of a survivor

By Lisa McCullough

that she had Stage 1, both estrogen and progesterone breast cancer.

“I was terrified, fearing the worst outcome as I had already watched my mom suffer and die from this evil disease.

My thoughts went out to my daughter and grand boys, sister and father, fearing them being without me too early,” Dumelie explains.

Dumelle goes on to state that her family and friends were aware that she was being tested. Having two biopsies, they awaited the results with her. When confirmed she made the phone calls as they do not live close to each other and told everyone the heartbreaking news.

Cancer. Such a powerful word. Defined in the dictionary as a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body.

But to many, cancer is so much more than that.

Cancer affects the reality of people all over the world, with no cure.

Many lose their lives but there are those who have lived, survived and persevered. Peggy Dumelie of Gainsborough is one of these strong individuals.

On Oct. 2, 2018, Dumelle found out the earth-shattering news

“ They were all very supportive and gave positive reassurances that I would beat this,” Dumelie says.

She goes on to say that the biggest challenge she came across during treatment was the not knowing if they had actually removed all of the cancer cells or if it would come back.

She also had to endure 20 rounds of radiation which she claims left her exhausted.

“It is a tired that you cannot compare to anything else,” she explains.

During treatment, Dumelle had to stay in Regina for five weeks.

She says she kept her mind busy by going to the art galleries, walking

and of course resting.

She is now on a chemo drug that she will have to continue to take for the next five to 10 years.

When asked if she had any words of wisdom for others fighting this horrific disease, she replied with this. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Keep a journal and write down your questions as you think of them so you do not forget them. Be good to yourself and try and relax with meditation, yoga or any other form of relaxations.”

Cancer consumes lives. It is a known fact.

But their are survivors and fighters out there like Dumelle who have beat the odds. It is possible. Do not give up hope.

Peggy Dumelie is a breast cancer survivor who is sharing her story.

Getting creative for Creative Tables

By Deb Andrew Two great conversations with two great women painted the perfect picture of the abrupt pivot needed to pull off a huge fundraiser that has raised thousands.

Darlene Olsen and Leisa Grimes happily shared the details of past, present and future Creative Tables fundraising.

Oct. 15 would have been the 13th live event held at Arcola’s Prairie Place where hundreds of

women could gather to celebrate, commemorate and raise funds for women who have suffered the effects of fighting cancer.

Olsen explained her history of over 25 years of involvement with the Look Good Feel Better program offered by the Canadian Cancer Society that has been operational for 28 years. Interestingly, she has been a part of Mary Kay Cosmetics for almost 42 years and around 30 years ago, some-

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Participants hope to raise $1,000 through their efforts « A9 With physical appearance being so much of a person’s identity, having to shave your head can bring true emotional trauma along with all the other physical pain. “These ladies (fighting cancer) don’t get a choice in it, I get to make that choice in an effort to help raise money and awareness.”

Olson put out a challenge to herself and nine others to try to raise $1,000 and to shave their heads on Oct. 15. The participants

can raise more or less, but shaving their heads is truly a sign of support and solidarity for the cause while raising funds to add practical help. If you are one of the hundreds of women who have let your hair down at a Creative Tables event and just cannot imagine not supporting this event, please reach out to one of the participants for instructions on how you can support them this year.

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“Creative Tables will not go back to the same way it was. I know that in eight months (when we would be doing most of our planning) things will not have changed enough that we can do the same thing, next year will be different too.”

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Free Scrap Metal Drop Off

We Accept:

• Appliances (Fridge, Stove, Washer Dryer, etc.)

• Furnaces, Water Heaters • Mowers, Blowers, Patio Furniture, and BBQs • Any loose/stray metal- Tin roofing, house hold metals • Wires, Nut & Bolts, Anything Metal

Locally Owned

Sparky’s Scrap Metal Recycling 1 Km North of Manor on the #603 Phone (306) 575-7237

Hours: Monday-Sunday Please call for drop off time

We also Buy: • Scrap Vehicles • Used Car Batteries • Farm Machinery • Copper • Aluminum • Steel

LAW OFFICES Orlowski Law Ofce Prof. Corp.

Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed. LL.B.

TOWING SERVICES

Tim McGeough, BA, LLB Barrister & Solicitor

Estevan Ofce: 1215-5th St. S4A 0Z5 Phone 634-3353 • Fax: 634-7714 email: orlowski.law@sasktel.net

••• Carlyle Office: Wed. afternoon, Phone 306-577-5520 119 Main Street, Carlyle (Performance Realty Building) ••• Stoughton Office: Thurs. afternoon, Phone 306-457-2509 ••• MAIN OFFICE: 1222-5th St., Estevan, SK Phone 306-634-8822 • Fax 306-634-8837

VET SERVICES

HOUSING

Arcola Ofce: Wed. a.m. - Arcola Agencies Building, Phone 455-2277 Redvers Ofce: Wed. afternoon (Carlsen Building), Phone 452-3377 Carnduff Ofce: Thurs. p.m., Phone 482-4077

MARK’S TOWING 306.575.7237

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• Big Rig Towing • 24 Hour Service • Unlock Service • Boosting • Deck and Wheel Lift Service • Free Scrap and Vehicle Removal

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Manor SK, Box 7, S0C 1R0

Don’t bite back or change your nature After a few fog-and smoke-free days, it was disappointing to see smoke from California wildfires returning. On a totally unrelated matter, I recently met a former “bus riding buddy” who lamented that he is unable to visit relatives since the First Nations reserve shut down entrance to all non-residents.

I heartily applaud the reserve administra-

Linda Wegner Words of Worth

tion for dealing with an outbreak of COVID and I sympathize with those folks in the Western U.S. regarding the horrendous fires in their states. While those

things are out of human control, how we react to life’s injustices is not. I received this on Facebook and I believe it’s worth passing on.

“A man saw a snake

Wawota weekly news

By Myrna Olson

Sympathy to the family and friends of the late Shannon Salmon of Kelso. Shannon passed away in Regina on Sept. 23 at the age of 64 years.

She leaves her husband Blaine, stepdaughter Andrea (Dean) and siblings, and their families. A private funeral service was held on Sept. 30.

Welcome to Taggart (Tag) and Brittany Clemence and daughter who have moved from Kipling to take up residence on the former

Rene and Patsy Jacques farm.

Happy anniversary to Morley and Joan Hamilton who recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on Sept. 28.

Harold and Jane Laich have moved to their new home at Last Mountain Lake, which is 27 kilometres from Strasburg. The Laichs moved to Wawota from Leader in 1983 when Harold was hired to be the principal of Wawota Parkland School.

Jane commented that they meant to spent a couple years in Wawota

and then move back to Leader.

They were actively involved in the community including sports, church and many other areas of the community while raising their three children, Jodi, Brooks and Jordan. The quote they included in their family history in the Wawota History Book sums up their philosophy, "A community is only as good as you make it!"

I was on the local school board when we hired Harold and it was the best decision we ever made.

being burned to death and decided to take it out of the fire. When he did, the snake bit him causing excruciating pain. The man dropped the snake, and the reptile fell right back into the fire.

“So, the man looked around and found a metal pole and used it to take the snake out of the fire, saving its life.

“Someone who was watching approached

the man and said: ‘That snake bit you. Why are you still trying to save it?’

“The man replied: ‘The nature of the snake is to bite, but that's not going to change my nature, which is to help.’

“Do not change your nature simply because someone harms you. Do not lose your good heart, but learn to take precautions.” (Diane Johnson)

It’s no secret that most of us struggle these days with the isolation brought about by global health issues. We can’t control that, but

by God’s grace we can continue to enjoy God’s peace while sharing His love with others.

“Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” Ephesians 4:2

Maryfield Sunrise Villa news Submitted by Joyce Gillies

We had another birthday party this past week when Mildred Wilson celebrated her 91st birthday.

Her two daughters came from Regina to spend the day with her and brought a special cake, which we all enjoyed at supper time. We then sang the usual Happy Birthday.

Our activities continue as scheduled under the direction of Doris Erickson with exercises, floor curling and Bingo.

Charlotte Kovach shows a

movie and popcorn every Friday evening and keeps our bookcases stocked with reading material (regular and large print).

We certainly appreciate the services these two women render! The books that we enjoy are delivered by Charlotte from the local library.

On Wednesday each week a local hairdresser, Krista Downer comes to the villa to look after the tenants needs. Just a note that may be helpful for those planning to visit the tenants here – meals times are breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m., dinner is 11:45 a.m., and supper

4:45 p.m. No meals are served to drop-ins because of the pandemic.

We certainly welcome family members and friends to visit (two at a time maximum) in our rooms only.

VIsitors for the week of Sept. 20-26 were as follows: Floyd and Lee Krukoff, Richard Ketcheson, Sherry Wilson, Milrion Husband, Charlotte Kovach, Heather, Janice Kalaman, Norma Wilson, Donald Baker, Ingrid Hansen, Sharon Kennette, Rick Colborn, Remi and Gwen Donais, Marilyn Mason, Maxine Patron, and Lydia Frazer.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Friday, October 9, 2020

St. Anthony online and weeping for miracles

By Ken Rolheiser

We live our lives against an infinite horizon, never far from the spirituality all around us.

The sun was setting and I was getting stressed. I had lost my cell phone. I carefully rechecked the garage I had cleaned, the lawn I had cut. I went to the garbage dump and moved a pile of shingles that covered the spot where I had unloaded stuff earlier. The wind blew dust in my eyes.

It was time to reconnoiter. I had prayed to St. Anthony and trusted

in his direction. As I recounted the day’s events, I remember hooking up the trailer in the back alley. I had the phone when I drove back there in the car. Sometime during the day a hole ripped through the bottom of the rear pocket of my pants.

As I thought about it, I realized the Apple iPhone might have a locator. I got online and sure enough, the map showed me where I was, and where my phone was – somewhere in the Co-op lot across the back alley. I was almost ready to trust science and the saints.

Morning came and I checked with the Weaving and Manufacturing building across the back alley to see if the phone had been turned in there.

Nothing. After 9 a.m., I went to the co-op and sure enough, it had been turned in. I left a reward for the generous soul who returned it and who was well known by the cashier, and thanking St. Anthony, I was on my way.

St. Anthony works without the computer as well. I recall the Mystery of the Passion of Christ play video rehearsal in Winnipeg a few years

ago. I had misplaced my bag of money; strange thing for Judas to do, I know. I was desperate and out of time. I focused. Where did I last have it?

Retracing my steps to the starting point, I looked about and there it was. Grateful as I was for relocating my phone, I realized that this was not the event of the week that garnered my greatest attitude adjustment.

The story is related about a 93-year-old man in Italy who was asked to pay for a ventilator for one day. When the old man cried, the doctor

advised him not to cry.

What the old man said made all the doctors cry.

"I don't cry because of the money I have to pay. I can pay all the money,” he said. “I cry because I have been breathing God's air for 93 years, but I never pay for it. It takes €500 to use a ventilator in a hospital for one day. Do you know how much I owe God? I didn't thank God for that before.”

Now that is worth reflecting on. How many years have we breathed freely, without pain or illness? The hospital ventilator makes us think.

When the peace of Christ rules in our hearts, thankfulness overflows.

Even in the darkest of times, we can praise God for his love, his sovereignty, and his promise to be near us when we call from the heart (Psalm 145:18).

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).

LIKE US ON

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@CARLYLE OBSERVER SALE BY TENDER The Manor Knox United Church offers for sale the following property: Lot 25 BIk/Par 2 Plan 37565, municipal address 41 Newcombe St. in the village of Manor A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Property Tender" addressed to: Manor Knox United Church, Box 76, Manor, Sk. S0C 1R0 Tenders must be received by October 23rd, 2020.

A certified cheque/money order to the church for 10% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender.

Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of the cash to complete the purchase when and if accepted by the Manor Knox United Church. The deposited will be forfeited if the successful bidder does not finalize the agreement for sale within the required time.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ANTLER NO. 61 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arENFORCEMENT LIST rears and costs appearing TAX opposite the land described in the following list RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ANTLER NO. 61 are fully paid before thePROVINCE 11th dayOF of SASKATCHEWAN DECEMBER, 2020, a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearingopposite the la described in the following list are fully paid before the11thday of DECEMBER, 2020, a tax lien will be Note:against A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of registered the land.

The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax EnforcementAct is included in the amount show against each parcel DESCRIPTION OF PROPERT Y Title Number

Dated this 21st day of September, 2020 Helen Smith -Trustee (306 577 7767) Archie Millar -Trustee (306 448 2214) For Manor Knox United Church

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

This week you may feel more rooted in the past than the present, Aries.

Feeling nostalgic for old times, including the people and places of your past, is healthy. But pay attention to the present as well.

Cancer, you may run into an old flame over the course of the week.

In preparation, be sure to leave the house looking and feeling your best.

This will help boost your confidence adn people will notice.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

People move in and out of your social circle. It’s a natural transition that everyone experiences.

Embrace opportunities to meet new and interesting people, this will bring new things into your life.

You may feel that life has gotten a tad dull, Leo. It is time to do something about that. Try a new restaurant. Engage in a new hobby.

Connect with new friends. Try new things and get a new experience.

Scorpio, if restlessness sneaks up on you, look for new opportunities to add a bit of excitement. It could be taking an online course in a subject that interests you or a vacation.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Gemini, if you take a trip down memory lane at some point, don’t be surprised if family members dominate your thoughts. Think about rekindling a lost relationship.

Spirituality and religion may be on your mind, Virgo. You may want to figure out how to embrace your values and beliefs, as they can improve your life.

Something you read in a book may prove to be an “ah ha” moment for you, Sagittarius. You may have a new perspective on life and be excited to make changes.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Waking up feeling optimistic is a great thing, Libra. On top of it you may be surprised to find that someone has a crush on you. Go out if you’re single.

Capricorn, you may be feeling that someone close to you is ill or not himself or herself. These intuitions will not cease until you check out the situation for yourself.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, a desire to learn new things may be very strong for you right now. It is never too late to return to school and finish a degree or to begin pursuit of a new one.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, don’t take love too personally this week, especially if your romantic partner has been playing it cool.

Things will come around.

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