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306.452.6309 Kenosee Lake shows its support for Micah Zandee-Hart, who will represent Canada at the Olympics

By Laura Kish The folks at Kenosee Lake donned their jerseys, made signs and waved their flags to make an uplifting video to show their support for Micah Zandee-Hart, daughter of Mick Hart of Kenosee Lake, who was named to the Olympic Women’s Hockey Team.

Because the girls on the team have been in a bubble since January 12th, and will continue to be until the end of the Olympics, Hockey Canada requested that family members send in short clips for the girls to watch during their downtime.

Kenosee went one step further and brought much of the community together for

the video.

Zandee-Hart, who hails from B.C. but has the obvious local connections, is set to make her Olympic hockey debut at Beijing, fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming an Olympian more than two decades after her first encounter on the ice.

Zandee-Hart's love of skating began back when her dad laced her up in a pair of skates at age four.

"She was very nervous at first, hanging on to my hand and going 'round and 'round," says Zandee. "It didn't take too long until she just left me in the dust."

"From the time she started playing hockey when she was six, she had to play on

The folks at Kenosee Lake got together to make a video in honor of the players on the Women’s Hockey Team to send to Hockey Canada. Photo submitted by Robyn Roy-Hampton

a boys’ team because there was no girls’ team where she lived."

"She could skate circles around most of the guys and I think that helped with her development. She worked on her stickhandling and shooting," explains Mick.

"She's very, very dedicated to her sport and yes she loves it."

Zandee-Hart grew up playing on various boys teams up until the age of 15. She then moved away from home and attended a Hockey Academy at Penticton, B.C. She was recruited to an U18 national program for two years, going to Budapest and winning a gold medal there.

She captained the U18 team in Buffalo and they won a silver medal.

She's been over to Germany twice playing in tournaments. She was also on the bronze medal-winning Team Canada entry that went to Helsinki, Finland.

She then moved up to the U22 program and on to the senior team, playing defence.

She attended Cornell University for four years while still playing for the national team,

graduating in 2020 when the pandemic hit and the last two games of the season were cancelled.

"Now I'm here," says Zandee-Hart as she sums up her hockey career.

Zandee-Hart says that a lot went through her mind when she was informed that she made the Olympic team.

"Talking with my mom, a lot of things from my childhood went through my mind, little things I did with the hopes I would get to this point one day."

"I thought a lot about family, inspiration of players who came before me and the thought of putting the jersey on and inspiring the next generation … just as I was inspired when I first watched the girls in the Olympics a long time ago."

"A lot goes through your mind and it's kind of an elated feeling of hearing that your dream is about to come true."

"We're looking forward to getting over there (Beijing) and get settled and we want to play. We're very excited and grateful that the tournament is going forward despite COVID-19."

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Micah Zandee-Hart is off to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Photo credit: Matthew Murnaghan/ Hockey Canada Images "It's finally sinking in that we're really doing it."

Zandee-Hart explains that she may be from B.C. but because her parents are both originally from Saskatchewan and have a lot of family here, she feels she's a Saskatchewan person on this team.

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Charge laid and arrest warrant issued in child abduction case In consultation with Crown prosecutors, the Saskatchewan RCMP announced Friday it had charged Carievale area resident Michael Gordon Jackson with one count of abduction in contravention of custody or a parenting order.

Additionally, investigators obtained a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest.

The RCMP says investigators believe individuals may be aiding or assisting Michael Gordon Jackson in evading police. It is important to remember this activity may result in Criminal Code charges. Individuals with information related to this are asked to contact police or report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

The RCMP is also seeking the public’s assistance to help locate his daughter, seven-year-old

Sarah Jackson, who is believed to be with him.

“Sarah: we want you to know that you are not in any trouble,” said chief superintendent Tyler Bates, officer in charge of the Saskatchewan RCMP South District. “Your mom misses you very much and we have police officers doing what they can so you can see her again soon.”

Sarah Jackson is described as being FilipinoCaucasian, 4’2” in height and weighing 76 pounds, with long, waist-length brown hair that is all one length with no bangs.

She has brown/hazel-coloured eyes and last had teal-coloured eyeglasses, which she wears most of the time. Since Jan. 5, when an enforceable court order was issued, the RCMP says investigators have followed up on several tips and reported sightings of the two. Ev-

Michael Gordon Jackson is the subject of a Canadawide arrest warrant, and has been charged with abducting his daughter, Sarah Jackson.

Photos submitted ery one of these has been thoroughly investigated and police officers have determined all sightings reported to police were not them.

This included officers attending to multiple businesses to view surveillance video. Investigators are ensuring Sarah’s legal guardian is aware of

all steps officers are taking to locate the child.

Additionally, officers continue to work closely with and consult with Crown prosecutors as well as other government and community partners.

At this time, the RCMP says the criteria is not met for an Amber Alert. Jackson allegedly

took his daughter in midNovember to keep her from getting immunized against the coronavirus.

Investigators continue to assess the circumstances and information related to this file on an ongoing basis and new information is reported to police.

“Locating Michael Gordon Jackson and Sarah is a top priority for Saskatchewan RCMP officers,” said Bates. “Our investigators are diligently following up on all tips and reported sightings.

“Every piece of information received is thoroughly examined and investigated. The charge laid against Michael Gordon Jackson is significant. The seriousness of the charge is reflected in the fact that the Saskatchewan RCMP have laid 34 charges in relation to 21 investigations since 1998.

We are committed to locating Michael Gordon

Jackson and reuniting Sarah with her mom.”

Michael Gordon Jackson is described as a 52-year-old man, weighing approximately 250 pounds with blue eyes and dark brown hair. He typically wears glasses.

He does not have a known vehicle. He resides in the Carievale area and may have connections to the communities of Dilke, Oxbow, Alameda and Regina in Saskatchewan, and Lamont, Alta.

However, he may be in another community.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Michael Gordon Jackson or his daughter are asked to call the Saskatchewan RCMP at 310RCMP (7267) or (306) 780-5563. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.

TIPS (8477) or www. saskcrimestoppers.com.

Zandee - Hart spent a lot of time at Kenosee Lake « A1 up in Kenosee, spending many summers there with my dad," says Zandee-Hart, a “Saskatchewan girl at heart.”

Zandee-Hart played a lot of other sports growing up including basketball, volleyball, soccer, rugby and competitive baseball and softball.

At the age of 15 she realized that hockey was probably going to be the sport to get her to the Olympics, so that was her main focus.

"I loved the idea of the Olympics, bringing athletes of different disciplines from

all over the world to one area to have this massive competition."

"I love competing," admits Zandee-Hart. "Just ask any of my family members."

She says she enjoys the teamwork aspect of hockey.

"Now as I'm older and I look back on my career, some really amazing things that hockey has given me is the people that I've met, the coaches, the players, friends I made are still lifelong friends. The mentors throughout my hockey career and all the places I've

been to with hockey. The experiences hockey has given me through tournaments that I probably wouldn't have gotten otherwise."

Zandee-Hart was asked where she sees herself 10 years down the road. Will she still be involved with hockey?

"For sure I will still be involved with hockey. I definitely love the game."

"I want to encourage more girls to stay in the game and have that experience I had with hockey, and spread the messages than I've learned

over the years.

"Ten years from now, if I'm done playing at that point...I'll probably be coaching somewhere."

"I was coached by former gold medalist hockey player Gina Kingsbury and she was the person that made my dream really come to life and made me realize that I could do what I wanted to do. I definitely want to be that person for the next generation.

"I'm the only one from B.C. on our national team roster so for me it's just giving back to

all the communities that I was a part of in B.C. and hoping to get more girls from that province on the national team."

The Women’s Hockey Team headed out for Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 26 to take part in the Olympics which are held from Feb. 2-16.

Mick Hart comments: "If it wasn't for COVID, we'd (all parents) be going to Beijing as well."

"Making it to the Olympics has been my daughter's dream for many years. Most of her life actually."

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Garth Hindmarch – the art of knife making

By Gord Paulley Garth Hindmarch has resided in Carlyle for many years and has acquired a skill in making knives.

Hindmarch moved from Manor to Carlyle in 1967. He was employed as the manager at the Co-op lumber yard from 1966 until he retired in 1997.

In addition to travelling to nine provinces and 16 states with his wife Donna during the 1970s , ‘80s and ‘90s, as a pastime Hindmarch started making muzzle

loading rifles. This led him to an interest in hunting knives and in 1991 started making them himself.

Making knives is an exact science and Hindmarch was proud to provide some details.

He purchases 440C or ATS-34 Stainless Steel in 18-inch lengths from a supplier in the United States. At that time the steel is very pliable and the pattern of the knife is drawn and the metal cut and ground accordingly.

The blade is then sent away to a kiln

where it is heat-treated up to 1900 degrees.

The knife is returned and then sanded. It has become hard-forged steel and is the finished product.

Hindmarch shaped his own handles out of various materials including exotic hardwoods, whitetail antlers, mammoth ivory, giraffe leg bone and big horn sheep horns.

He also made his own sheaths, purchasing mats of leather from Tandy’s in Winnipeg.

Hindmarch meticulously cut his own pat-

Another display case for Hindmarch. Photo by Gord Paulley

terns and he also made his own display cases.

Hindmarch loves reading and of course his extensive library includes several knife books. They include Art of the Knife by Joe Kertzman and The Bowie Knife by Norm Flayderman. There is also a series of magazines called Knives Illustrated and Blade Magazine.

Hindmarch has pictures of his own knives in several of these magazines and in The Art of the Knife, it added some commentary.

“Garth Hindmarch makes working and fancy straight knives, fillet knives, bowies and friction folders, as well as some presentation knives for various fundraising auctions where he lives. For his own personal art collection, he has fashioned 16 reproductions of 19th century Sheffield and American Bowies, his favorite sharp objects, particularly the Kimball style dog- bone -handled bowie.”

From another publication: “Hindmarch, Garth.

Specialties: Working and fancy straight knives, bowies. Patterns: Hunters, skinners, bowies. Parttime maker. All knives

Carnduff couple wins big on the Extra Dennis and Deborah Fowler of Carnduff got a big surprise when they checked their Western Max and Extra ticket on the Lotto Spot app.

The couple won $100,000 on the Dec. 10 Extra draw.

“I must have scanned the ticket 15-20 times,” said Deborah.

“We kept checking it over and over again – we were shocked."

The Fowlers said they initially thought they had won $100, but soon grasped it was much more.

“We thought the screen said $100, but

then we realized there were too many zeroes for it to just be $100,” said Deborah. “We are very excited.”

The winning couple said they haven’t decided what they’ll do with their windfall yet, but they have a couple of ideas to get them started.

“We’re going to pay some bills and prepare ourselves for retirement,” said Dennis.

“Eventually we would like to do some travelling, maybe to the Caribbean.”

The Fowlers purchased their winning ticket from This N’ That

Garth Hindmarch displaying his custom-built knives. Photo by Gord Paulley satin finished.”

Over the years, Hindmarch has made nearly 500 knives, including hunting, filleting and bowies. He has also built friction folders, half scale knives, and even 13 kitchen knives.

Fifty-six of his custom-made knives have been sold at auctions in southeast Saskatchewan over the years.

They include the Estevan, Moose Mountain, Redvers and Wawota Wildlife Federation auctions, Arcola Buck Night and the Carlyle and District Lions Club Supper and Auction.

“We must have had one of Garth’s knives in our auctions for over 12 straight years,” said retired Carlyle Lions Club chairman Keith Walker. “They were an exciting part of our

Dennis and Deborah Fowler won $100,000 on an Extra draw. Photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Lotteries C-Store & Eatery with Motel, located on Highway 18 in Carnduff. They won their $100,000 Ex-

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live auction and always went for a premium price.”

Hindmarch has attended numerous trade shows over the years and has won many awards including several at a Western Canada Knife Maker’s Association show in Kamloops, B.C. in 2009. He thoroughly enjoyed this hobby but due to his age decided to call it a career in 2018.

“I would estimate that over 80 per cent of the people that purchased my knives do not use them, they were bought solely as collector’s items. I have also taken a picture of each and every knife that I have made.”

“I am proud to say that in my over 27 years of making knives, I have never cut myself, not even a scratch.”

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We need to better apply COVID lessons

By Murray Mandryk One might think that after nearly two years of this pandemic, we’d be a bit better at figuring out where we are.

Perhaps we shouldn’t fault ourselves.

Maybe we shouldn’t even completely fault the politicians for this, although they often do little to help their own cause by establishing reasonable parameters for measure and appropriately acting upon them But the problem with knowing where we are in this pandemic is that it is has always been changing.

Really, it’s now even about trying to figure out where we are at as much as it’s about figuring out where we are going next.

Having wandered through five waves of this pandemic and as many variants, we have clearly all seen how difficult this is.

For example, in the initial months of this pandemic, we truly saw what Premier Scott Moe described as a lockdown.

At that time, our children were being taught online because schools were closed, restaurants were limited to takeout, all sporting events were cancelled and you couldn’t even go to the barber and get a haircut.

This was deemed necessary at a time when we had no vaccines (so there was no controversy over vaccine passports or so-called vaccine mandates”).

However, it’s noteworthy that the daily cases were in the single- or low-double digits. We didn’t even hit two dozen COVID-19-related deaths in Saskatchewan until six months into pandemic.

By May 2020, the Saskatchewan Party government started to remove its most severe gathering restrictions, although it did institute a public masking order that fall to deal with what would be a second and third-wave rise in cases. Chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib told us in that time period that we should be worried if cases got into the 200-plus-per-day range.

Rather miraculously, we get several different varieties of vaccines, causing a very significant shift in how we viewed this pandemic.

By last summer, 70 per cent of the adult population had received a single jab, meeting the government’s goal for full re-opening on July 11.

Or at least, that was the case until cases began to increase in August, soaring to then-record numbers in September and still-record numbers of hospitalizations and ICU admissions.

Vaccine passports were put in place and public mask wearing was re-instituted because things changed again.

During year-end interviews, Moe assured us he had learned lessons from that fourth wave about an ever-changing pandemic — lessons he vowed to carry forward in his battle with Omicron.

By all considerations, there is reason to believe Omircron is a less severe COVID-19 variant than Delta.

That said, we are now seeing massive numbers of infections likely in the thousands each day in Saskatchewan — so many that the government is only counting the ones recorded through official PCR tests and telling everyone else with a positive rapid test to just assume they have COVID-19.

But the sheer volume of Omicron means hospitalizations are again trending upward towards the peak the hit in October 2021. As Shabab has repeatedly said, it leads to a certain percentage of ICU admissions and then a certain percentage of deaths.

The Sask. Party government maintains things are still manageable. However, the government did announce last week a contingency plan to deal with over-crowded city hospitals to hospitals in neighbouring towns and smaller cities.

Have learned enough about COVID-19 and are keeping up the change?

We are about to find out.

Free to boycott; free to not

Shelley Luedtke I was making plans with family for next month when I said, “Just keep in mind, the Olympics will be on.” Those who know me understand what that means.

My attention is decidedly focused on screens during the Games. But then I felt the need to add the caveat: “If I watch these ones.”

The Winter Olympics open next week and it’s anybody’s guess what viewership might be. It’s been only six months since the delayed Summer Olympics wrapped up and even the most ardent viewers might need a longer break. Also, because these Games are in Asia the 14-hour time difference makes viewing tougher.

Added to that is the feeling they shouldn’t be taking place while the pandemic continues to surge. Then there are the calls for viewing boycotts because these Games are in China so we should refuse to watch, based on the host country’s politi-

cal and human rights record.

Some are piling on disapproval and reproach solely because they are in Beijing. Can I call out the irony here?

These are some of the same people you find on one of the most successful apps in the world that just happens to be owned by a Chinese company. The same app that has been found to spread misinformation, fuel conspiracy theories, is the object of a probe concerning the transfer of personal data to China, was fined for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, is currently under Federal Trade Commission investigations, and is the object of concern regarding sexual predators and the collection of data on children.

You want people to shut out the Games?

Lead the way and shut down the app.

We are told we need to take a stand by not watching. But I would ask these individuals how closely they look at the labels on the electronic equipment they buy, the clothes they put on their backs or the shoes they can’t get enough of. Everything from plastics to perfume, clocks to chemicals, and tin to toys comes to us from China.

It is possible to buy from other places, including Canada, if we are prepared to pay more.

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Early learning challenges and success portrayed The activities and tools youngsters pick up and use in the first few years of their lives are key components that often lead to success in structured classrooms and social settings for the rest of their lives.

With that in mind, Jacquelene Gibbs, coordinator of early learning for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, figuratively walked the board members through a 40-minute presentation featuring highlights of the work being carried out by the early learning teams in the school division.

She made the presentation during the board’s regular monthly public meeting on Jan. 19 in the division’s head office in Weyburn, with a few board members joining the live-streaming session via an online service.

Gibbs took time to praise and thank Madeleine Valentine, a long-serving member of that team who was also present for the occasion.

Valentine is soon to retire from her role as the regional Kids First manager after 20 years in the early learning systems.

At the start of her presentation, Gibbs said, “This is how and why we tend to the business of connections,” while pointing to video graphs indicating outcomes of early intervention exercises that set young bodies and minds into successful paths.

She noted how sensory pathways are being developed even before birth.

The investment the school division has made in early learning definitely pays off, she said, pointing to the graphic for data driven proof.

“There is an explosion of learning early in life, especially in the first year, so economically, it just makes sense. There is rapid development in cognizant functions, the language, then control of body and space and the young people just build upon that,” she added.

“When parents are talking to them, they are layering in language and after about a year, the brain develops a little more slowly, that’s when we begin to help parents. Sometimes it’s families, or communities or teachers who need the support.”

The early learning team provides home visitation services (pre and post COVID) until the child is safely in the care of a schoolroom setting.

There are day care and family resource centres and head start programs, plus kindergarten, and where they’ve been and where they are headed is documented, she explained.

“When the learners, if they are involved, are reflecting on what they’ve learned, that’s great,” she said, pointing to examples of young people who realize the purpose of the lessons and activities they are engaged in.

The caseload graph, she pointed out, tells the story of how COVID-19 has impacted the program, stalling some programs. But, with flexible and clever practitioners involved in the team, they usually found a way around the COVID barriers to provide alternative projects.

“I think we’ve now turned that corner,” she said, referring to the stubborn COVID barriers. “It’s difficult to track progress when there is limited engagement,

and the graph shows that when we weren’t doing family visits.”

Referrals from other agencies dipped as programs were shut down and consultative caseloads grew but now referrals have jumped again and have been placed into active caseloads.

“People are re-joining us,” she said.

Test periods, she noted, allows for the collection of adaptive and cognitive skills as well as fine and gross motor skills, plus general social and social communication skills in the youngsters. Over a three-year period there is generally a great path of progress.

With new home visits now being planned, the team is connecting with family centres or making the visits in outdoor settings with masking and sanitation protocols in effect. This allows them to carry them out in that manner. She said in many respects this is change for the better since it puts the 13 team members in family resource centre settings rather than homes and the children can focus on social communication skills and use of resources while they engage with other children and adults.

Home visits for kindergarten students will resume since their successes have been proven, Gibbs said. Information items are sent to parents so they will understand what will go on and how their child will be assisted.

To support her statements on progress, Gibbs used another chart to outline how social skills and reading program comparisons from 2014-2021 indicated a continual improvement and even the arrival of COVID has taught

some lessons since, “the COVID era has allowed children to become more aware of self. They have been processing this reality through play and it will be interesting to see how this plays out over the years.”

Speech language pathology is another path within the early learning program and now that they have a full complement of SLP personnel, they have been able to engage parents more effectively, Gibbs said, and that has led to a sig-

nificant increase in the successful “graduation” of more kids.

The team also gathers information and collaboration items for Kindergarten teachers and that has been impactful during the pandemic pauses that led to on-line learning while other things were being put on the back burners.

That means some reflection time with Grade 3 teachers in the months ahead, she suggested.

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Knox Valentine loves the game of hockey

By Gord Paulley Young Knox Valentine is a 10-year-old hockey player who was born and raised in Carlyle. He is the son of Shane and Ashley Valentine and has a younger seven-year-old sister Andie.

Valentine is a righthanded defenceman who plays for the U11 AA Moosomin Ice Badgers of the Southeast Minor Hockey League.

There are five teams in the league including Weyburn, Melville, Yorkton, and a team called Team North consisting of smaller east central towns including Tisdale and Porcupine Plain. The Ice Badgers presently sport a regular season record of 9-1-2.

They have entered three weekend tournaments this year, winning one in Humboldt.

This past weekend, they played in the 32-

team George Watson tournament in Regina.

There they won the B event, which is impressive considering the number of teams entered.

The Ice Badgers have 15 players on their roster from various towns in southeast Saskatchewan including Carlyle’s Nash Faber, Hayden Puskas and Owen Light, Wauchope’s Nathan Quennelle, and Kolbie McColl from Redvers. Chris Light is the head coach with assistant coaches Justin Young, Kristjan Hebert, and Shane Valentine, the father of Knox.

Said Shane, “The Ice Badgers are pretty good and the boys and coaches are having a blast. The winter is just flying by.”

Asked about what he liked about hockey, Knox replied, “I like the competition and the friends I have made over the years.”

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League playoffs are starting soon and the team will be entering additional tournaments in February and March. From April to June, Knox also plays in a spring hockey league with the Wheatland Wild Triple A team. He also enjoys playing ball in the summer.

From all accounts, Knox is a good skater and a very smart player. The Observer saw a picture of him delivering a wicked slap shot with loads of torque on his stick.

Knox answered our final question emphatically. Who is your favourite NHL hockey player?

He replied, “Austin Mathews of the Toronto Maple Leafs.”

Carlyle Cougars split weekend games in Big Six Hockey League The Carlyle Cougars split the two games they played on the weekend in the Big Six Hockey League.

Carlyle lost to the Moosomin Rangers 6-5 on Friday night, but recovered to defeat the Midale Mustangs 9-2 on Saturday.

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were the Midale goal scorers.

Kulyk was in goal for Carlyle, while Talen King was the starting goalie for Midale.

Other games on Friday saw the Carnduff Red Devils beat Midale 8-1 and the Yellow Grass Wheat Kings blank the Wawota Flyers 8-0. On Saturday, Carnduff beat Yellow Grass 3-1.

Ty Stovin led Carnduff’s attack against Midale with three goals and an assist, and Trevor Geiger scored twice.

Tanner Reynolds, Mark Moriarty and Devin Carriere also scored.

Brady Bjorndal was Midale’s lone scorer.

Cody Dumaine was in goal for Carnduff, and King was Midale’s goalie.

Yellow Grass raced out to a quick 4-0 lead against Wawota. Zach Douglas scored three times in the opening 12 minutes of the game and added two assists in the win. Luke Niemgeers had two goals for the Wheat Kings, and Connor Lafoy, Rhett Frey and Tucker Neuberger also scored.

Nate Ferris earned the shutout in goal.

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Yellow Grass and Carnduff, Douglas opened the scoring in the second period for Yellow Grass, but Nico Anderson tallied twice for the Red Devils before the middle frame was finished.

Then Stovin scored in the third for some breathing room.

Cody Dumaine was the Carnduff goalie, while Ferris was in goal for Yellow Grass.

A game between Moosomin and Bienfait, slated for Saturday, was postponed.

Three games are slated for Jan. 28: Wawota at Midale, the Redvers Rockets at Oxbow, and Bienfait at Moosomin. Yellow Grass will visit Oxbow on Jan. 29, and Wawota is at Carnduff on Jan. 30.

Moosomin opened play in provincials on Sunday, losing 3-2 in overtime to Wynyard in Game 1 of their Senior C south quarter-final.

Game 2 will be Jan. 29 in Moosomin.

Also, Redvers will play Davidson in Senior C, with Game 1 happening Saturday in Redvers.

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PIC Carlyle Atlas barn to open in February

By Gord Paulley The Pig Improvement Company invited various community members last week to their newly constructed hog barn facilities, located southeast of Carlyle.

Invitees included staff and elected officials from the local municipalities, the Town of Carlyle, other local dignitaries, local farmers and the Observer.

Tour guides for that day were Marney and Joe Jobin from Mound City, S.D. The Jobins

were transferred to that PIC facility in the United States 10 years ago but were both born and raised in Saskatchewan.

The tour began by entering the main premises. Based on sound biosecurity principals, upon arrival, employees must undress, shower and redress into full work gear. They enter a kitchen area where cell phones are not permitted. Lunches brought in are exposed to an ultraviolet machine for contamination. Interest-

The farrowing barn will be an important part of the PIC Atlas operation. Photo by Gord Paulley

ingly, no pork or pork products are allowed on the premises.

The first room viewed was the farrowing barn. This barn houses pregnant sows and when the piglets are born, they reside there for three weeks.

Each room houses 48 sows and there are nine of them. Incidentally, the entire farm will be heated during the cold months and cooled through evaporative cooling systems that are installed at the ends of each barn.

The youngsters are then moved to the nursery where they consume substantial feed and gain weight for another 40-42 days. They are then transferred to the finishing barn for up to 12 weeks. After the full 150-day cycle, they are retained for future generations, shipped out as either high quality breeding stock or sent to market. That ratio is about half and half.

Those on the tour were also privileged to view the gestation barn.

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Sows are placed in individual stalls and artificially inseminated with fresh semen drawn from high-quality bred boars from their PIC Whitewood location.

PIC’s Atlas is a genetic nucleus station and five different lines of pigs will be raised at the Carlyle facility, some for their breeding, and some for their meat. Offspring will be marketed to all parts of the world including China, Russia, the U.S. and Europe, usually by air. Prior to being relocated, they will be housed for 28 days in a quarantine barn located just five kilometers northwest of Carlyle.

Pigs that are to be slaughtered are trucked to meat packing facilities in Manitoba. The semi-trailers used are “primary” washed at those facilities. The vehicles then return to Carlyle where they receive their “secondary” wash at the Eight Street West building being constructed.

The 50 or so invitees on this day were honoured as once stock is onsite, there will be no visitors permitted.

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Recently taken photo of the 604 bridge prior to demolition. Photo by Judy Naylen

By Gord Paulley This past week, demolition of the Moose Mountain Creek bridge 7 kilometers south of Arcola began. The Observer felt it was fitting to pay tribute to this long standing structure. For this interesting story, we conducted our interview with Arcola resident Kevin Paton, son of famous local historian Adrian Paton.

The Moose Mountain Creek bridge was built by contractor John Spry of Lumsden in 1931.

It has stood the test of time but crumbling pillars and foundation had added it to the provincial replacement list. The bridge is located on the south #604 Grid in the Rural Municipality of Brock #64. Larry Gordon is the Reeve and Lucas Hislop is the Councillor for Division One. Scott Hengen lives near the bridge on the west side, Graham Carter on the east. The Paton family has farmed land that is near the bridge for decades.

Paton has fond memories about the bridge. As a boy he spent countless hours there while his father tended to the land. Said Kevin, “When I think of the bridge, my first thought is always around the cliff swallows. They have built their nests under its arches since the bridge was built and these beautiful birds are still there today. As well, I was always on the lookout for the shy and elusive painted turtles. We swam in the creek, did cannonball dives from the bridge, and of course there was fishing there.”

It was also noted that many Arcola residents have used the bridge as a photo backdrop for weddings, graduations, and many family reunions. Added Paton, “Many of us have stood on its arches, and in fact, many of us remember when a fellow by the name of Mathew Warner once rode his bi-

cycle over the arch.”

Paton also provided us with another interesting observation. “As you can see from the photos, this bridge is very narrow and with the size of vehicles and farm machinery today, one must be very careful when crossing. In fact, to my recollection, I have never heard of any fatalities.”

Judy Naylen, teacher at Arcola School since 1983, says this bridge is special to many people in the local community. It has special memories for her because every year the school would use this bridge as the Terry Fox Run turn around point.

“The whole school would walk to this bridge and back each year for the Terry Fox Run! It was a welcome sight for all, knowing that we were half way!” Ken McMillan remembers crossing this bridge every day to and from school. He recalls a time where his dad got the air seeder caught on this bridge in the 1990s.

And his mom and dad both swear they saw a bear on it coming home from a dine and dance in the early eighties.

RM of Brock Administrator Miranda Debusschere also provided some financial details.

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan posted the replacement of this bridge on their government website in February 2021.

The project name is Grid #604 Bridge Replacement and the project details read “Replace the existing bridge with a new pre-cast concrete and steel bridge.” Federal funding amounted to $166,650.00, Provincial funding was $333,350.00, and Municipal / Other funding was $700,000.00.

Allnorth Consultants is the engineering firm, G Ungar Construction of Maryfield is the contractor doing the work for the bridge replacement.

The old #604 bridge south of Arcola. Another part of history gone, but not forgotten.

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Alida news - be sure to drop by the rink Submitted by Edel Cowan The Alida community extends sincere sympathy to the Blackburn family on the passing of Ron Blackburn of Regina, who died suddenly on Jan. 13 at the age of 83. He was predeceased by his parents Percy and Rose, brothers Earl and Neil. Ron is survived by his wife Paulette, daugh-

ters Kim, Tanya, Lindsay and three grandchildren, as well as his nephews and nieces. A private family celebration will be held at a later date.

The Blackburn family lived in Alida and raised their family before they retired and moved in 1971.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Karol McIntyre on the death of her husband Neil, who

passed away Jan. 18 at the age of 75. He is survived by Karol, daughters Merilynn Lamport, Nancy Plews, Melissa Byers, and son Bradley, 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, sister Karen Wheelens and numerous nieces and nephews. Neil was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Ella, sister Marlene and Walter Baylass, uncle/a Graham

and Marion McIntyre, cousin Brian McIntyre as well as his in-laws, including Jim Wheelans.

A service to celebrate Neil’s life was held Jan. 24 at Carnduff United Church followed by a private family interment at Carnduff Cemetery.

Jan. 23 was the fourth breakfast at the rink with Kitchen Group 2 in charge. They served up 21 breakfasts, short of

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defeating the Breakfast Challenge which still remains at 38 set by group 4, but then the weatherman wasn’t co-operating so naturally attendance was low. It was great to see the guys from Redvers attend despite the weather. Next Sunday it will be back to group 3 being at the helm and let’s hope the weather will be nicer too. Hope to keep seeing you at the

rink and please remember COVID rules are still mandatory.

The Alida Recreation Board has the homemade pizzas ready now, so please pick them up as soon as possible when you’ve been contacted by a board member. They do appreciate all the support that they received from their fundraisers.

Until next time – stay safe and stay warm.

Reservation dates for provincial parks announced Reservations for the 2022 camping season at Saskatchewan's provincial parks are set to begin April 18 for seasonal campsites and April 19-26 for nightly, camp-easy and group

campsites.

"This time of year is always exciting, as many residents across the province begin to plan their summer holidays," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister

Laura Ross said. "After a record-breaking year in 2021 with more than one million visits to provincial parks, we are looking forward to kicking off another great camping season."

For seasonal campsites, April 18 will see all parks participating in the seasonal camping program open up.

Nightly camping reservations will be staggered from there, with

Moose Mountain Provincial Park on April 25.

Reservations will begin at 7 a.m. each day.

Historic parks will no longer charge indi-

vidual programming admission.

Instead, daily, weekly or annual Sask. Parks entry permits will allow access to historic parks. All other camping fees remain the same from 2021.

Pet Corner Betty White Challenge raises $17,500 for Bright Eyes Dog Rescue

By Laura Kish Bright Eyes Dog Rescue’s (BEDR) mission is to rescue stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs, primarily in the province of Saskatchewan, and provide loving and safe care in foster homes until a suitable forever home is found.

BEDR is a nonprot organization run entirely by volunteers with big hearts.

One of those volunteers is Teresa Valentine out of Carlyle.

Valentine has been involved with this organization for the past six years as a foster and a frontline rescue worker.

Animal rescue organizations across Canada saw a spike in donations recently as the world celebrated what would have been actress Betty White’s 100th birthday. White died on Dec. 31.

Many people inspired by White’s love of animals took part in the Betty White Challenge through online donations to Bright Eyes Dog Rescue, raising a total of $17,500.

“It was pretty amazing, to have donations sent in, in honour of Betty White.

She herself has donated a lot of money over the years to various animal rescues.”

Recently, Valentine had one puppy named Charlie in foster care, which she took in at a week old from a litter of 12.

From bottle feeding the little one every two hours, to providing IV therapy because she was so dehydrated, to now needing water therapy, the pup was relocated to a foster home in Regina. The reason for relocation is to be closer to the facility for water therapy where she runs on a treadmill in order to strengthen her legs.

The puppy needed to have access to a facility where she could receive therapy.

“In the past, we’ve had a mom and a litter of nine,” says Valentine.

“We’ve fostered more than one litter at a time and have been very fortunate to have found homes for all of them.”

“I’ve had as many as 43 in my garage at one time for a weekend,” explains Valentine.

“It was the moms and litters. So it was time consuming taking each one out to ‘do its job.’”

Valentine has many stories to tell of the dogs and pups she’s rescued over the years.

“There was a feral dog that had a litter of puppies in a fox den.

We crawled into the fox den to retrieve the litter of puppies. This particular dog went out to B.C. where she was fostered. These fosters who worked with this dog eventually adopted the dog. After working with her, she’s become their house pet.”

“It’s very rare to nd a dog that’s so feral to end up as a house dog,” says Valentine.

“We’ve caught feral puppies that are six months old and are able to turn them around, but once they are older than that it’s very difficult to turn them around.”

Valentine explains that BEDR is fortunate to receive donations throughout the year to help with expenses as their monthly expenses total upwards of $10,000 in vet bills.

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“Carlyle Pharmasave has donated a lot of food and dog toys over the last few years,” says Valentine and adds “It’s awesome.”

Other than Valentine there are ve other fosters in the Carlyle area. But there are also fosters in Oxbow and other areas as well.

“Sometimes when it’s so cold out, and everyone is full, we put out emergency posts for others to help out in becoming a foster,” explains Valentine.

“Some people have stepped up and fostered a litter of puppies to help us out,” says Valentine, “even if it’s a one-time opportunity. We’ve had a couple of people in Carlyle do that for us.

They’re considered our emergency people now, which is nice.”

“It’s very busy this year,” explains Valentine. There are more litters this year than ever before.”

Valentine says she gets calls for cats as well but because she is a foster strictly for dogs, she guides them in the right direction for fosters for cats.

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Non-monetary donations are welcome.

Do you have some supplies that you would like to donate? Here are just a few examples of the types of items BEDR is always in need of: dog beds, leashes/ collars, food, treats, bowls, toys, pee pads, travel kennels and wire crates.

Or perhaps you have an in-kind service you would like to provide for the dogs in care.

Whatever it may be, Bright Eyes Dog Rescue is so thankful.

There are lots of opportunities to help BEDR that are fun, exible and suited to your passions and skill sets.

You’ll never be alone, and there’s lots of support along the way.

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Fire extinguished at Noble Well Servicing near Arcola

By Gord Paulley Three local fire departments combined forces on Jan. 24 to extinguish a commercial building fire just northeast of Arcola on Highway 13.

Firefighters and equipment from the Arcola, Kisbey and Carlyle fire departments were on hand to control the blaze, which started at around 11 a.m. at the Noble Well Servicing Building.

The Observer contacted both Arcola Fire Chief Mike Heidinger and Deputy Chief Blake Brownridge. Said Heidinger: “The three departments worked well together

with each town contributing firefighters and three fire trucks. We wish to thank Greg Johnston for supplying and manning the wheel loader, Jeremy Johnston for operating the trackhoe and Terry Johnston for supplying an unlimited supply of water at no charge.

We saved two of the five bays.”

Added Brownridge: “The fire department also wants to thank Graham Carter, owner of Monster Trucking, and Tim Ericksen, owner of Classic Steaming, for hauling the water. It was simply a great team effort.”

At this time the cause of the fire is unknown.

A fire broke out at Noble Well Servicing near Arcola on Jan. 24. Photo by Gord Paulley

Busing challenges outlined to Cornerstone board The numbers used

by Andy Dobson were all collected during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

Dobson, the transportation and facilities manager for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD), spoke to board members during their monthly open business session on January 19 in Weyburn.

Dobson was providing the group with a mandated biannual transportation report that focuses largely on school bus use, drivers and routes and what happens to them that makes his job even more interesting and challenging.

The main concern right now, Dobson said, is the lack of spare bus drivers in all areas of the sprawling school division that covers all of southeast Saskatchewan.

He said under the best circumstances, even when a potential driver is found, it will take four to six weeks to train them and have them prepped for a licensing test.

Any driver who tests positive for COVID, who is unvaccinated must comply with a 10-day self-isolation order, or if they have been in close contact with a positive COVID person, but are symptom free, they still

must undergo a 10-day quarantine period.

If they are vaccinated and come in contact with a positive test person, they are not required to quarantine. If they are vaccinated and test positive, then they must isolate for five days or until symptom free for 48 hours, whichever is greater.

Dobson said at the height of the COVID outbreak, passenger numbers on urban-based buses were reduced and students within a kilometre of their school were required to walk to their school, or bike or be driven by parents. That mandate has now been reduced to a 750-metre requirement, allowing a few more school-destined passengers aboard these buses.

Rural bus routes were reduced by three due to discovered efficiencies, but he noted, “we had to add a few in another area, so it’s pretty well a wash.”

There currently are 132 routes outlined for SECPSD contracted drivers and another 23 routes being operated by a contracted school bus service. That service will be taken over by SECPSD in the future, following an expansion at a Moosomin-based garage purchased by the school division.

After his presentation, Dobson told the

media the negotiations with the former owner of the garage that is being refurbished to include SECPSD buses and mechanical services could be completed as early as next month, with the garage then leased back to the former owners until the school division is ready for the transition away from contracted bus services.

“We have a Carievale and Carnduff bus route still without a driver,” Dobson noted.

He added that schools are co-operating insofar as they are seeking out caretakers and other staff members who might be interested in bus driving along with their regular duties. He said recruiting and weather-related cancellations are a continual situation that is being dealt with on a regular basis.

He said an emerging bus driver requires about six hours of practical training before they go to the Saskatchewan Government Insurance bureau to get a licence to drive the buses.

Dobson also noted the recent Omicron variant of the COVID virus has taken its toll on substitute drivers.

“So in many cases, parents are driving their kids to school and that compensation has amounted to about $85,000 so far,” he said

adding that typical expenses for conveyance in this area is budgeted for $8,500.

Recruitment fairs are planned for May and June and he said he hoped that would alleviate some of the shortages.

“Of course we lost some more senior drivers with the arrival of COVID, that was a big factor then. They simply retired. But, so far, we haven’t had any reports

of (COVID) outbreaks due to bus travel and our cleaning protocols are still in effect,” Dobson said.

The total number of students accommodated on school buses this month totals 3,724, compared with 3,281 in June of last year and 3,361 in January of 2021.

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2022 Guide to Post-Secondary Education Personal approach builds student success at Brandon University Written by Brandon University BRANDON, Man. – Choosing Brandon University is the right move for anyone looking for the support of a positive, close-knit environment.

“Brandon University really does have the best of both worlds,” said Erin Mills, Director of Recruitment and Retention at BU. “We offer a full spread of course and degree choices, so there’s lots for you to choose from, and we offer personal support and caring relationships to ensure a solid chance of success for everyone.”

She says that BU offers 19 separate undergraduate programs, plus many preprofessional pathways — plenty of options for every student entering university.

Plus, she notes that BU has an additional half a dozen graduate degrees for those pursuing advanced education like a master’s degree.

“Your Brandon University education can take you anywhere,” she says. “And it all starts with a simple conversation. Talking to one of our Student Success Officers sets you on a path to success.”

Interested students can book a virtual tour or an introductory conversation at BrandonU. ca/Your-Future, where friendly and knowledgeable Student Success Officers can go over options, and introduce opportunities that are unique to BU. “So many students are interested in our Indigenous Transition Program, which pro-

vides unique cultural supports for first-year Indigenous students,” Mills said. “It’s a great way to get to know our Elders and KnowledgeKeepers, as well as all of the social and educational opportunities at our Indigenous Peoples’ Centre.”

Many students also get a chance to earn while they learn, thanks to the explosive growth of BU’s Co-op Education program.

“A BU education puts you on the fast track to a great career, and Co-op gives you a head start,” Mills said. “Employers from across Canada are eager to hire Co-op students, so you can build your resumé with relevant experience, kickstart your network, and bring home a paycheque. Co-op is a true

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Balancing student health and safety with a great hands-on education hasn’t been easy for anyone over the past couple of years, but BU has consistently delivered a high quality blended experience that students can rely on.

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Start your degree at Medicine Hat College Written by Medicine Hat College Dr. Nicoelle Wanner has been going to Medicine Hat College (MHC) for as long as she can remember.

She recalls following big footprints through the hallways when she attended early learning programs as a child, singing with the MHC Girls’ Choir as a teen,

and studying in the cafeteria for high school finals. More recently, she goes to the college to work as one of the physicians in the campus medical clinic.

“Medicine Hat College has always been here for me,” says Wanner.

When the time came to start her post-secondary education, the decision was a no brainer.

“I could have moved away to another city or another university, but that was never really high on my priority list.

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After completing two years of university transfer science courses, she went on to finish a Bachelor of Science at the University of Calgary. It was there she had her first real ‘a-ha’ moment about what made a

MHC education so special.

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In addition to the solid education she received at MHC, she also had the opportunity to connect with people and develop relationships – skills that have served her well in her career.

Wanner finished her medical degree at the University of Alberta and returned to Medicine Hat for her residency. With strong roots in the community, she established her medical practice, started her family and began building the life she wanted to have. After 13 years, the busy mom of three closed her practice and moved to the MHC campus clinic, allowing her more time for family activities and nonclinical initiatives.

“The thing I love most about my job is the opportunities it’s given me.

My training has allowed me to create the job that I want and give me that independence to really tailor my work,” says Wanner, who is also involved with improving pediatric mental health services in Medicine Hat. Being back at MHC, Wanner says she has come full circle. “In a way, I see myself in so many of the students that come to see me. I know they just want to get to where they’re going, but I want to tell them to sit back and take their time. Enjoy the ride - you’re going to get there eventually if that’s where you’re meant to be.”

Learn more about the programs that MHC offers at www.mhc.ab.ca/ProgramsandCourses.

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2022 Guide to Post-Secondary Education Build careers with new opportunities at Medicine Hat College Written by Medicine Hat College Prepare for exciting careers in sustainable innovation, sport & event marketing and management, and service dog and canine studies management with new program opportunities at Medicine Hat College (MHC) starting in Fall 2022.

Sustainable Innovation MHC’s Sustainable Innovation program offers majors in business and science and provides learners with ca-

reer paths that will lead change, drive new ways of doing business, and create a future that is prosperous in response to the United Nation’s Global Sustainable Development goals.

“The term sustainability is often associated with climate change, but it involves so much more.

Sustainability recognizes that economic, social, and environmental hardships naturally coincide with strategies that improve health, education, equality, in-

novation, economic growth, and environmental systems. Modelling these integrated systems will drive sustainable innovation,” explains Clayton Bos, dean for the School of Arts, Science & Education at MHC. This two-year diploma, the first of its kind in Canada, will teach students how to take a holistic approach in measuring sustainability with the use of the triple bottom line – people, planet and profit – and implement

creative solutions in a strategic manner. They will also be prepared to research, analyze, apply and communicate new practices that can change the status quo of an organization.

Sport & Event Marketing and Management From the presentation of professional sports and entertainment events to the coordination of private functions, recreational activities and e-sports, learners will gain broad perspective and a competitive edge through MHC’s Sport & Event Marketing and Management diploma.

“We have been working closely with industry to ensure this program gives our learners a distinct career advantage,” says Timothy Spielman, dean of the college’s School of Business and Continuing Studies.

“This isn’t your typ-

ical 9 to 5 job. It’s fastpaced, it’s dynamic, it’s in constant motion.

Individuals in this field are creative, collaborative and committed to delivering exceptional experiences.”

Students will develop a range of skills including project management, business analysis, marketing, communications and fund development in this two year program.

Both Sustainable Innovation and Sport & Event Marketing and Management programs will be delivered via HyFlex, providing learners the option to complete their studies online, in person or a combination of the two.

Service Dog and Canine Studies Management Another first of a kind for Canadian post-secondary, this program prepares students for a variety of careers ran-

ging from owning and operating a kennel, dog grooming business or training operation, to training dogs that assist individuals living with autism, dementia and diabetes or requiring emotional therapy.

Work integrated learning will be an integral part of the experience, providing students on the job training. Learners will have an opportunity to work directly with the dogs, which will be placed with an actual client at the end of their schooling.

“We have been working with industry to get an idea of the career paths related to both the private canine industry and service area, and by adding the focus on business we are able to accelerate a graduate’s career outcomes.”

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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY The Observer • (306) 453-2525 • Deadlines are Mondays at 3 p.m. (may change due to holidays)

CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS

Pioneer Plumbing & Heating • Residential • Farm • Commercial

Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

For your residential, commercial and service needs.

712 Lalonde St. Whitewood, SK After Hours Call 306-853-7227

* Saskatchewan Gas Contractor

Contact 306-577-8633

“Jean’s Painting” (Nicholson’s)

carlyle, sask.

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING REFINISHING CABINETS EPOXY FLOORING & TEXTURING

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Rock Nicolay Owner Journeyman Phone: (306) 453-6060

Five Journeyman Electricians on staff to serve your needs!

Fast, Friendly Service with Quality Workmanship

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• Furnace Repair • Air Conditioning • Trenching • Line Locating • Water Pumps

Journeyman Plumber Arcola, SK and Surrounding Southeast Area

BOOKKEEPING Colpitts Agencies Ltd. Bookkeeping & Accounting Services Payroll Services Specialize in Quickbooks Prepare & e-file Personal & Corporate Tax Returns Please contact Sheila Colpitts Phone: (306)453-4560 Email: colpitts.agencies@sasktel.net

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Worship Hours at the Church of Your Choice Carlyle United Church 202-2nd St. W. Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. ***

Phone: 306-453-6136

Full Gospel Church Welcomes You

202-4th St. W. Service Schedule: Sunday morning Service 10:30 a.m.

Jesus Still Heals Today Wed. evening Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

306-453-2512 Pastor Carl & Linda Rushton

Church of Our Lady, Carlyle Rev. Fr. Amado Canaveral Carlyle:

Sunday at 11 a.m.

Kenosee: Saturday at 5 p.m.

Forget: Sunday at 9 a.m.

306-457-3119

306-453-6200

Arcola-Kisbey United Church Worship Times: 10a.m.

KISBEY: 1st & 3rd Sunday ARCOLA: 2nd & 4th Sunday

5th Sunday to be announced at church 306-455-0011

Free Methodist Church Hwy 48 • Wawota

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Pastors Kevin & Bev Kay Church: 306-739-2313

Please join us for worship

Moose Mtn. Church of Christ

Striving to love and honour God and our Neighbours

10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship/Study & Fellowship Everyone Welcome!

You are Invited to Join Us

Every Sunday at 10 am Pastor Couple Rev. Matthew and Michelle Redstone 306.453.2782 info@onechurch.ca 104 - 6th St. W Carlyle

Drop In Friday - 7pm to 11pm Ages: 12 - 17 Youth Pastor: Mitch Stiller 306.453.2782 info@onechurch.ca 205 Railway Avenue West

You are Invited to Join Us

Every Sunday at 10 am Pastor Couple Rev. Matthew and Michelle Redstone 306.453.2782 info@onechurch.ca 63 Broadway St., Redvers

Roman Catholic Oxbow/Cantal/ Carnduff

Rev. Father Vince Borre Oxbow St. Joseph’s - 9:00 a.m.

Central St. Raphael’s Sunday - 10:45 a.m Carnduff St. Jude - 12:30 p.m.

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STORAGE

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

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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 Office Prof. Corp.

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

LAW OFFICES

Tim McGeough, BA, LLB Barrister & Solicitor

Estevan Office: 1215-5th St. S4A 0Z Phone 634-3353 • Fax: 634-7714 email: office@orlowskilaw.ca

••• 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

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Arcola Office: Wed. a.m. - Arcola Agencies Bld, Phone 455-2277 Redvers Office: Wed p.m., Carlsen Bld, Phone 452-3377 Carnduff Office: Thurs. p.m., Carnduff Agency Bld., Phone 482-4077 Regina Office: Fri p.m., RBC Bld, 2010 - 11th Avenue

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Cornerstone changed plans for exam week schedule The South East Cornerstone Public School Division had to make changes to its plans for exam week for students in Grades 10-12.

In a message sent late last week, director of education Lynn Little said COVID outbreaks and impacts have continued to escalate across the school division.

“We have a number of students away from school due to COVID – close contacts, family contacts, and personal or family choice,” Little said in the letter. “This has made it difficult for many students to complete courses and provide evidence of learning in all outcomes. It has also been difficult for teachers to manage and support all students.

Traditionally, the fi-

nal week of January has been reserved for course completion and assessment of final outcomes on term work.

South East Cornerstone will be adjusting expectations and processes for exam week across the system, Little said. For all physical schools, students in Grades 10-12 attended classes in-person on Jan. 24. Rather than traditional final written exams, the remainder of the week will be dedicated to assisting students to complete learning, provide evidence of outcome attainment or to enhance the current marks they have in specific outcomes.

Assignments or learning completed and assessed from Jan. 25-28 will not negatively impact student marks, Little said. Student marks can

only increase but not decrease during this time.

There will be no in-class learning nor inclass assessments for full classes of Grade 10-12 students.

“Instead, teachers will work with students individually or in small groups, to support their learning and assessment,” Little said. “This may occur online or inclass. Arrangements may be made, in some community circumstances, for students to attend inperson at the school. It is important for students to know and understand that participation in the learning and assessment is not optional, but a requirement of their classes.”

Students with intensive needs who attend functionally integrated

programs will continue to attend as previously scheduled.

Little noted there has been a significant number of students absent from school over the last several weeks as well as prior to Christmas.

“Our goal is to support both the academic needs as well as the mental health needs of our students,” said Little.

“The pressure of written exams when students are ill or have been absent is very challenging.

We will use the time to identify areas where individual students may require support either to complete work or assessments.”

As of Monday afternoon, a total of 906 individuals in Cornerstone have tested positive with a COVID-19 rapid test

since Jan. 3, which Little said illustrates the many challenges and the need for measures to alter delivery.

The absence of a written exam will have no impact on a student’s ability to apply to postsecondary or apply for scholarships.

Some other school divisions have also cancelled exams, and all provincial exams had been cancelled since January 2020.

The second semester is slated to begin on Feb.

1, after a scheduled nonstudent day.

“We anticipate that all students will return to full in-class learning at that time,” said Little.

“There are a couple of classes that have moved to remote learning across the system who will have a later return date – the date of their return will remain as originally communicated.”

School staff will be in contact with parents and students to share expectations, processes and schedules.

winter and it is fine just looking out the window.

The staff and Angela organized a floor curling game which was fun again and the lunch following was with tales

of past curling times with Judy. It was fun.

Our sympathies' go out to Francis Sheard and family and to Fred Krukoff and family. We will miss their wives as they were such nice ladies.

Maryfield Sunrise Villa happenings Submitted by Betty Walker We are sorry to say good-bye to our resident Ruth, who has been moved to Estevan where she will receive

more added care and be closer to her daughter.

Thank you for the beautiful Christmas centerpiece. It will be enjoyed for years to come. Thank you for the gifts of amaryl-

lis bulbs being as I did not have room. It's out front for us all to watch and grow.

The Christmas tree has come down and in its place are many green plants.

Welcome back to those who were away for awhile, making us back to 19.

Baby it's cold outside could sure have applied here. We had some real old fashioned

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OBITUARIES

IN MEMORIAM

Passed Away at his Pheasant Rump First Nation residence Saturday, January 15, 2022 Collin Gordon McArthur Age 75 years Soul mate to wife Dianne of 48 years; father to Shasha, Naomi, Cheoa, Isaiah, Xavier and Linnea; adopted son of Mathew Eagle Boy, Wolf Point, MT.; Brother to Macneil and Sally; many other relatives. Predeceased by sister,Vitaline Wilson; brothers, Wallace, Russell & Danny McArthur.

Wake & Funeral Service Wake: 5:00p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 Our Lady of LaSalette Roman Catholic Church Forget, Saskatchewan followed by the Funeral Service, Saturday, January 22 from Our Lady of LaSalette Roman Catholic Church

CURTIS SLATER

Cremation To Follow to allow a celebration of life in the spring and burial on his ancestral lands west of the Moose Mountain Provincial Park.

In Loving Memory of our Precious Son and Brother, Curtis

Arrangements In Care Of The Orsted Funeral Home www.orsted-carlylefuneralhome.com Collin was born in Fort Qu’Appelle to a family ofNakota and Saulteaux bloodlines, his parents were Bella (nee Joyea) and Gordon McArthur, he is the grandson of Nakata Xavier J. McArthur of Roche Percee, and great grandson to Arthur W. McArthur of Pakenham, Ont.. (NWMP) & Mary Plume Pheasant Rump. On his maternal side grandson of Jack (Monchuweya) Joyea ofWolfPoint & Maggie Sioux-John of White Bear; John Sioux-John &Phyllis White Bear; Great-great-grandson of Chief White ear. He would have grown up with, worked with many in his surrounding communities. He was an advocate for Indigenous Issues in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s, a speaker of Nakata and Plains Cree, and was the pioneer who along with Alfred McArthur, initiated the legal precedent for the reestablishment of Pheasant Rump and Ocean Man. He continued to work tirelessly, in poverty, for 17 years till its successful enactment. He had many friends, from all walks of life and background, respected and well liked.

He was a Residential School Survivor but remained true to his Catholic faith. He was a life long Medicine Lodge committal, he blended his religion with his cultural beliefs and never judged those who chose a different path. He was an extensive accurate tribal historical and Knowledge Keeper. He supported & advocated for many youth and aided many of the community. Of his loyal convictions he also held an unwavering belief in family and togetherness. He leaves behind familial ties in Canada and across the Medicine Line. He will be missed. He is deeply loved.

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1-844-453-5372 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE - Leask Community Hardware Store Fully stocked 5371 sq. ft. hardware store, built in 1985, located in a farming community with a population of approx. 400, with two Hutterite colonies and two First Nations close by. Includes two garages in town.

Photos available upon request. Open to bids, 5% deposit required with a certified cheque. All bids must be submitted by February 10, 2022.

Highest bid not necessarily accepted. For more info, contact Warren 306-466-6535 or Lorna 306-466-9189.

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements.

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Age 23 years Love you dearly Miss you always In our hearts you will forever be.

In Memoriam SLATER - In loving memory of Curtis, who passed away January 28, 2005.

Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

FOR SALE - MISC

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17 years ago, January 28, 2005.

IN MEMORIAM

- Uncle Bob, Aunt Joyce and family.

AUCTIONS

who died in a work-related accident

Kipling Presbyterian Church Sale Tender For sale by sealed tender excluding contents: Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted and to remain confidential.

Sealed tenders to be opened on January 31, 2022 at 7pm For viewing call: Jack Daku: 306.577.7858 Karen Bernat: 306.736.8336 or Judy Bernat :306.736.2592 Mail tenders to: Kipling Presbyterian Church Board Box 21 Kipling, SK S0G 2S0 YOU ARE A GIFT TO THE WORLD. Your higher consciousness has the power to transform self and situations.

Discover how today! www.higherconsciousness.ca.

We love you Buddy Hugs, Mom (Donna) and Dad (Pat) & sister Amber-Lee and family FARM SERVICES

LAND FOR SALE

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I am currently PURCHASING single to large blocks of land.

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS Saskatchewan born and raised, I know land, farming and farmland and can help you every step of the way.

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RENTALS & LEASES

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FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Manor. Totally furnished - cookware, towels, linen, Satellite TV, internet, washer & dryer.

306.448.2116 1 bachelor apartment in manor - all ammenities included. Huge deck.

Call 306.448.2116 35-4

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CARLYLE

OBSERVER

2013 Western Star SF 4900 - VIN 5KJJAEDR4FPBY7107 “AS IS WHERE IS” Recent DD 15 Engine - 18 Speed Transmission 849,600 Km (was involved in a roll-over June 2021) For more information regarding this truck, please call Foreman Donnie Adair at 306-646-2113 or 306-646-7759.

“Offer to Purchase” must be received by the Municipal Office on or before Noon, Thursday, February 10th, 2022.

R.M. of Maryfield No. 91 Box 70, 115 Main Street, Maryfield, SK S0G 3K0 Phone: 306-646-2033, Facsimile: 306-646-2033, Email: rm91@sasktel.net

A PART-TIME COMMUNITY REPORTER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION: -

Is a Self-starter Confident Able to meet deadlines You have strong written and verbal communication skills You are a team player Friendly Has computer proficiency Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Rural Municipality of Storthoaks No. 31 is currently accepting applications for the position of an Equipment/Maintenance Operator.

This position will be a seasonal position with the potential to become a full-time position.

Duties included but are not limited to mowing, grading, road maintenance, equipment maintenance and repairs, installation and maintenance of road signs and shop maintenance.

Mechanical skills and knowledge of operation and servicing of municipal equipment under minimal supervision is a definite asset. Applicant must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license; a Class 3 or Class 1 license would be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Foreman. Anticipated start date is Monday, April 11th, 2022.

Wage will be negotiable dependent upon applicant’s experience.

The R.M. offers group insurance benefits and pension plan.

Please submit written applications stating experience, safety tickets, expected wage and references to: R.M. of Storthoaks No. 31 P.O. Box 40 Storthoaks, SK S0C 2K0 Phone: 306-449-2262 Fax: 306-449-2210 Email: rm31@sasktel.net

If this job seems right for you, please email your resume along with any writing or photography samples you would like to share to:

PUBLISHER, CARLYLE OBSERVER EMAIL: OBSERVER@SASKTEL.NET

The deadline for receiving applications will be 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7th, 2022.

Daryl Harrison Member of the Legislative Assembly for Cannington Constituency

1-833-670-4400 CanningtonConstituency@sasktel.net

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Submitted By Myrna Olson Happy birthday to Clifford Wilson, who recently celebrated his 93rd birthday.

Howard Black has returned home after a trip to Alberta. While there he visited with sons Nicholas in Innisfail and Terry in Black Falls.

Dennis and Sarah Weatherald, Madeleine, Amelia and Katherine enjoyed an extended time at Christmas visiting with Sarah's family and friends in the Ottawa region.

A surprise birthday was held at The Farm and Auto on Jan. 20.Decorations and a birthday cake greeted co-owner Susan Davis on her 55th birthday.

Another happy birthday greeting goes out to Marie Jensen on her 93rd birthday on Jan. 22. Marie is a resident at the Maryfield Sunrise Villa.

We are enjoying a visit with our son Craig and grandson Mike, who are from Taiwan but now living in Bethesda, Md. They are visiting with family and friends in the Wawota area.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

FOR SALE: ASKING $10,000.00

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Wawota news

ALLISON PARK STORE in MOOSE MOUNTAIN PROVINCIAL PARK In�it��on for Expressions of Interest Allison Park Store is a successful resort store which has been opera�ng since 1969. It is located within Moose Mountain Provincial Park beside the Village of Kenosee Lake in south-east Saskatchewan. The store consists of a 4000 square foot building with decks and covered sea�ng area and all equipment to run a grocery and general store and ice cream shop plus the possibility of expanding the fast food por�on of the business. Located nearby in the park are cabins, campsites as well as a golf course, boat launch, miniature golf, riding stables, restaurant and many other ac�vi�es.

Full details and financial disclosure will be provided to qualified and approved prospec�ve purchasers upon execu�on by them of a Confiden�ality Agreement.

Interested par�es are invited to advise of their interest in the purchase at the following address on or before February 18, 2022, including their names, address, email and telephone numbers.

Orlowski Law Office Prof Corp 1215 5th Street, Estevan, Sask S4A0Z5 306-634-3353 • 306-634-7714 (fax) Office@orlowskilaw.ca

Hoffman Elite Enterprises Ltd is GROWING! LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME HYDROVAC OPERATOR Candidates Must: • Be able to work away from home base (H.E.E.L. provides Live out Allowance and accomodations) • Be able to potentially work after hours, weekends, holidays, etc.

• Be able to work outside in various weather conditions • Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean abstract and a reliable vehicle • Operators are required to hold a valid class 1A or 3A license • Abide by company policies and procedures • Able to pass a Pre-Hire Drug & Alcohol test Valid Safety Tickets Required: • Global Ground Disturbance Level II • Standard First Aid – Level C – CPR/AED (or higher) • H2S • WHMIS 2015 • Confined Space & Entry • Fall Protection • CSTS/CSO/PCST/SCOT Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Please email your resume to Kaitlyn at office.heel@gmail.com Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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DAYZI’S DONUTS & COFFEE

Donuts • Coffee • Pizza • Soups • Chili Sandwich’s & more!

Mondays to Saturdays: 6am – 5pm

Carlyle Bakery can also be found at these Retailers Estevan - Little J's Food Town - 938 Eva Street Estevan - Pharmasave - 1239 5th Street Weyburn - Pharmasave - 30-3rd Street Oxbow - Southern Plains Co-op - 405 Prospect Ave

Friday, January 28, 2022

White or Brown Bread 4 loaves for $11.00

Carlyle RCMP report - officers deal with traffic calls

By Sgt. Dallan Holmstrom I get the fact it’s snowed more already this year in January than it has in years past, and as a snowmobiler you’re excited. That being said, it doesn’t mean you get to rip around in communities with your snowmobile without following the Snowmobile Act. I’m all for getting out and enjoying the snow with your snowmobile, but if you are driving them in town be sure you are taking the most direct route out of town, abiding by all rules of the road, and being courteous to everyone who lives in the community.

In short this means don’t speed, constantly rev your engine up, or perform stunts while in town or public. Trust me when I say everyone in town already knows how “cool” you are so please just keep the showing off to outside of town limits when you’re alone or with friends.

Also, always wear a helmet and please never drink alcohol and ride.

Traffic There were 20 traffic tickets issued in the Carlyle detachment area. Three tickets this week were for failing to stop at a stop sign, which carries a fine of $230. These are so much easier for RCMP to prove these days as all RCMP vehicles have a camera recording in them.

On Jan. 18, RCMP responded to a semi that hit the ditch on Highway 13 near Kisbey. Luckily the driver of the semi was not in-

jured in the incident and was sober at the time. The semi was towed out of the ditch and was not damaged.

The next day, RCMP responded to an angry and belligerent customer failing to leave a hardware store in Carlyle. The male was upset as he purchased a snow blower from Home Hardware in Virden and was not able to return it here in Carlyle. He failed to realize that Home Hardware stores are locally owned and operated and are not connected to one another. The man began yelling at employees until RCMP arrived on the scene.

RCMP was able to calm everyone down and mediate the situation without anyone being arrested or charged.

On Jan. 21, the RCMP received a call from an intoxicated female who advised that she needed an intoxicated male removed from her residence.

RCMP attended the female’s house and it was determined that the intoxicated male had already left the residence prior to RCMP arriving. RCMP also found out that the male was the caller’s husband.

“Till death do us part” does not mean call the RCMP and remove my spouse.

The following day, Carlyle received a call of a white car swerving all over Highway 13 near Kisbey. Although no licence plate was obtained, RCMP attended and pulled over two separate white cars.

Luckily both drivers were sober.

On Jan. 23, RCMP responded to a deer collision on Highway

The RCMP was called to a report of a semi hitting a ditch earlier this month.

Photo submitted by Sgt. Dallan Holmstrom 13 near Wauchope. The Toyota Corolla that struck the deer was no long drivable and needed to be towed from the scene. Luckily the lone male driver was not injured in the collision.

That same day, the RCMP responded to a house fire on the White Bear First Nations. The fire started in the house and was not suspicious or criminal in nature.

The fire extinguished itself when water pipes inside the residence broke. Nobody was hurt in the fire.

On January 24th, RCMP responded to a wellbeing check on a female stranded at the Advantage Co-op cardlock in Redvers. The woman was trying to hitchhike her way to a major centre. She was offered a warm place to sleep in RCMP cells but she declined. The woman was dressed for the weather and was going

to be trying to hitch a ride with a truck driver.

Later that day, the RCMP received a complaint about a quad in Redvers pushing snow and the driver not wearing his helmet. Although you should always wear your helmet, it is the law to wear your helmet when you are operating an ATV anywhere other than your own personal property.

Helmets save lives and accidents can happen anywhere to anyone.

Scam of the week This week I’m going to tell everyone about Phishing scams. Someone might pretend to be the government, your bank, your employer, someone that you owe money to, or even an old friend. Scammers use phone calls, emails or fake websites to trick you into sharing your personal information.

These tricks are called "phishing".

Then these scammers will use your information to apply for credit cards, bank loans and other kinds of credit. They can take money from your bank accounts and shop with your credit cards. This is identity theft.

If you receive telephone calls from collection agencies or creditors for accounts that you do not have or purchases that you didn't make, you might be a victim of identity theft. Also, your bank or other financial statements might show withdrawals, transactions or transfers that you didn't make.

If you find that someone has used your identity, there are a few things you should do as soon as possible.

•Report the identity theft to the police.

•Contact the financial institutions, credit card issuers, or compa-

nies that are involved.

•Report the identity theft to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC).

•Cancel any missing identification.

•Contact the credit reporting agencies, Trans Union and Equifax.

It’s okay not to be okay!

This portion will remain until the current mental health crisis improves. I want to ensure that if someone needs the Suicide Prevention phone number, that it is always available in the paper for them.

Mental health calls this week varied from people with dementia, people suffering from drug and alcohol psychosis, to people suffering from depression.

We want to encourage everyone to reach out for help and talk to someone if they can. No matter how bad things may seem, remember that they will always get better.

Life can be very difficult to say the least.

Please reach out and check in with friends, co-workers, and family see how they are doing.

It’s a perfectly normal question to ask people how they are doing. Don’t let people suffer in silence. If you see someone that you believe needs some help but won’t accept help from you, please let the police or their family know. Help is also available 24 hours a day at Canada’s Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566.

Police Joke Never trust people who sketch facial composites for police reports.

They're con artists.

Everyday blessings through the generosity of others This week’s offering definitely isn’t something extraordinary or spectacular; in fact, it’s extremely every-day.

Be that as it may, things I’ve experienced this week have moved my heart and encouraged my struggling emotions (and who isn’t struggling these days). I assume that by the time you’ve finished reading this you’ll be quick to nod your head in agree-

Linda Wegner Words of Worth

ment. Here goes.

Like literally hundreds of others in this country, my long-awaited surgery remains on the postponed list.

Weeks and months have gone by and I anticipate a lot more will do the same. Along with the knee pain, I’m doing a lot of limping and groan-

ing as I get in and out of our vehicle. Fortunately I’m able to drive with no problem.

As my sister-in-law and I proceeded to get out of the car at our favourite tea spot, two older gentlemen noticed my maneuvers, came to the car door and offered to help me out.

Once I was out and the car was locked I realized my mandatory mask was still inside. “No prob-

lem,” one announced as he handed me one from a brand new package.

Last week I had doors opened when entering the bank, the grocery store and even the mall itself. I’ve received smiles and greetings from “I have no idea who” and even have had someone in the grocery lineup offer to let me go ahead when my cart wasn’t nearly as full as theirs.

As we, as individuals and nations, continue to struggle with these extraordinary times, let’s make kindness as ordinary as possible. It makes a difference to a hurting person when someone goes out of his or her way to show consideration; be it people of all ages, from youth to elders. “...Show kindness and mercy to one another.” (Zechariah 7:9)