The Observer November 18, 2022

By Stephanie Zoer

As the snow cascaded gently to the ground on Nov. 11, Remembrance Day services were held in many communities and Kisbey was one of them.

Kisbey and area residents attended a service in Arcola at the Mac Murray Theatre, but they also hold their own service in the afternoon.

Nora Weightman opened the service for the Royal Canadian Legion’s Kisbey branch at 2:30 p.m. at the Kisbey Recreation Centre.

As the singing of O Canada concluded, the trumpet began, and the crowd fell silent for those that had fallen.

The service continued with a prayer and scripture reading by Kevin St. John.

Weightman read each name from the roll of honour, but there are a few names that are unidentified.

C. Bohn, H. Brown, C. McKenzie, and J.

Thompson have no information, and the Kisbey branch would be grateful for any information on these people so they can get the recognition they deserve.

Wreaths were laid, hymns were sung and closing prayers were said. It was now time to hear from the guest speaker.

Marcie Erick once lived in Arcola, but now resides in Swift Current. She spoke at both the Arcola and Kisbey services.

When Erick was growing up, she said she was like most kids, she went to the school service for Remembrance Day on Nov. 10, then went with her family on Nov. 11, and then it was a long weekend.

She often wondered how the veterans could stand so still and straight, and if the moment of silence was really 60 seconds long.

Erick’s now older. She jumped on her Harley Davidson in August

2017 and rode with veterans and first responders for a cause. It was at this time she realized

that veterans were all ages and they struggled with PTSD.

She knew now that

she needed to help them and since she loved to quilt, she joined Quilts of Valour (QOV).

These quilts are handmade or machine made. Colours are carefully selected, along with the pattern and printed fabrics. They need to measure 55 inches by 70 inches and must have the QOV logo on it. This organization is across Canada and has helped many people.

The quilt is a symbol of comfort and when the person wraps themselves in this blanket, they will know that they are never alone and will always have someone to talk to.

Const. Doug Pilgrim received a quilt at the Arcola service on behalf of the RCMP from Quilts of Valour, presented by Erick.

Erick said she has spoken to many veterans who deal with PTSD, and it gives her great honour to place a quilt around their shoulders.

As the service ended, everyone was invited to stay for a luncheon of sandwiches, drinks and sweets. The crowd had an opportunity to socialize and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon.

Teagan Littlechief to sing O Canada at the Grey Cup

Teagan Littlechief will get to perform O Canada at the upcoming Grey Cup in Regina on Nov. 20.

The Canadian Football League made the announcement Nov. 9. The recording artist from the White Bear First Nations, located on Treaty 4 land, will perform the national anthem in Cree, English and French.

Littlechief regularly sings the national anthem at Saskatchewan Roughriders’ regular season home games.

“I’m so thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to showcase Indigenous language and culture at the Grey Cup in my home province,” said Littlechief. “As we continue to build a better country through rec-

onciliation, inclusivity and representation, this is a step in the right direction and it’s a message to all Canadians that we are stronger when we stand together.

“And how better to send such an important message than through the gift and joy of music?”

Littlechief’s debut album Rising Above included the singles Once an Eagle and Bring it On. Her next release, 2013’s Home Fire, reached No. 1 on the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Charts, while 2014’s I’ll Bring the Party was No. 1 on the National Aboriginal Music Countdown. The single also garnered her a nomination for Aboriginal Artist of the Year at the 2016 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMA).

This year has seen Littlechief claim the SCMA for Indigenous Artist of the Year, and being voted Saskatchewan’s Next Big Thing by Pure Country 92.7. Despite her accolades in 2022, and her multiple performances of the national anthem for her be-

loved Roughriders, she said she remains in awe of the opportunity ahead.

“The Grey Cup is one of the country’s biggest sporting events each year. Performing for football fans and feeding off their energy and excitement is always amazing, but I know this will be like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. I can’t wait,” she said.

“Teagan wows Rider Nation with her rendition of O Canada on a regular basis and we are thrilled that the whole country will be able to experience her

incredible talent,” said Saskatchewan Roughriders president and CEO Craig Reynolds. “As we work together towards truth and reconciliation, hearing our national anthem in Cree on a stage as big as the 109th Grey Cup will be a truly special moment for all of us.”

Littlechief joins a musical lineup that features country allstars Jordan Davis, Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line and Canadian Josh Ross, who will unite onstage for the Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show, as well as Canadian alternative pop band Valley, who will open the championship game’s festivities in the SiriusXM Kicko ff Show.

Kickoff for the 109th Grey Cup from Mosaic Stadium in Regina is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Nov. 20.

Cornerstone Theatre

Ticket orders can be made November 1 to November 13, by emailing doncarter@sasktel.net. After November 13, tickets are only available for sale at Fengche Flowers at 132 Main Street or by phone at 306-453-0222.

All tickets can be picked up at her business. The email address will not be processing tickets after Nov. 13.

We are tentatively expecting two buses from Regina for the Friday show which would fill the first ten rows. We also expect to have a dress rehearsal the Wednesday before the show. It will also cost $20

The Friday, Saturday and Sunday shows are assigned seating.

Teagan Littlechief will be singing O Canada at the Grey

Agnes Fraser felt like a queen for the day she turned 90

By Stephanie Zoer

Agnes Fraser wore a soft pink dress and felt like a queen on Nov. 4 when she celebrated her 90th birthday with her family and friends at the Stoughton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Fraser’s family held a tea party for her, and she did not want the day to end. The crowd grew as the afternoon continued.

Fraser was born in Dand, Man. She said the town was exceedingly small and is no longer there. At the age of eight, her parents and four siblings moved to Forget.

She attended the St. Joseph’s convent school, which was located across the street from the Catholic Church in Forget.

Years later, Fraser would meet her husband Delbert. They were married in 1951 and moved

to a farm southeast of Stoughton. Their home was built in 1916 by Sam Richardson.

They raised their nine children on this farm.

Fraser said they had a mixed farm with cattle and grain, with a huge garden. She preserved 500-600 quarts of fruits and vegetables in a season. They had dairy cows, and she churned their own butter and sold the cream.

Fraser is not sure how she got all that work done, but it would somehow always work out.

They were married for 63 wonderful years until Delbert passed away in 2014. He had been in the New Hope Pioneer Lodge for 12 years due to a stroke.

Over the years, Agnes Fraser was a member of the Stoughton Agricultural Society and a member of the Stoughton Housing Authority

for 20 years.

She still attends the Stoughton Drop-in Centre to celebrate birthdays on the second Friday of every month.

The Apostolic Church is a big part of Fraser’s life, and she feels strongly that keeping

prayer and the Lord in your marriage makes for a healthy marriage with great values.

Fraser spoke very highly of her adult children, which were all in attendance for her special day. A few came from B.C. to attend. Her

daughter Gail Cooney passed away in 2017 of a heart attack but Fraser felt her presence.

Nathalie, one of her daughters, made a delicious meal, according to the 90-year-old. She did have family help in preparing the meal.

Family and friends show support for Kay

By Stephanie Zoer

Rhandi Schiestel is a young woman who lives in the Alameda area. She resides on a farm with her spouse Reece Kent and their eight-monthold son.

She became a hairdresser in October 2020 when she completed her hairdressing program in Weyburn at Southeast College.

Schiestel got to know Kay and Ray Trafford when they came to the hair salon where she was employed.

In April 2021, Schiestel purchased the business and renamed it Emerald Salon and Spa, located in Alameda.

The Traffords remained loyal clients and

it was through Ray that Schiestel became aware of Kay’s battle with cancer.

Kay has stage four, secondary breast cancer.

According to Schiestel, Ray speaks about how brave his wife is through this battle, and how beautiful she is.

In March, Schiestel had a baby boy, and Kay made her a baby blanket and Ray later brought her some roses,. It touched Schiestel’s heart.

She felt compelled to do something for the couple as they went through the struggle of their lives.

Kay has to make several trips to Estevan with her IV chemotherapy treatments, but also has

trips to the cancer clinic in Regina. Her daughter Laurel Trafford travels from North Portal to take her mom to Regina.

There is a lot of travelling for cancer patients,

and with the price of gas and other expenses, Schiestel decided to do an online auction for Kay.

Jamie Trafford, Trafford’s grandson, has

Provincial park marks Remembrance

By Joan Adams

Just over 100 people attended the outdoor service in Moose Mountain Provincial Park on Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day.

Music was provided by Cathy Sauter, Joan McDonald, Laurie Haaland, Averill Wright, Barb Swanson and Kim Crawford, as they sang O Canada, Let there be Peace on Earth and God Save the King.

Jim Sedor opened with a prayer followed by Pat Balfour reading In

Flanders Field and then leading the response in unison with the crowd.

Shelby Adams spoke next about food rationing that occurred in the First and Second World Wars while holding up her grandmother Caroline Codling’s actual ration book from the Second World War, which was very well received.

Next, wreaths were laid by Gerry Kuzick (Royal Canadian Air Force), accompanied by his great-granddaughter Alexis Paton, who also laid a wreath on behalf

of her two grandfathers, James Kyle and Robert Elliott. Steve Bird laid a wreath on behalf of the Royal Canadian Navy followed by Constable Madill on behalf of the RCMP.

Carla Murray laid a wreath on behalf of veterans’ families and search and rescue. Joe Cornforth laid a wreath on behalf of the Moose Mountain Church of Christ.

We were very pleased to have a first-time attendee, Cannington MLA Daryl Harrison, who laid a wreath.

On flag detail this year were Kati VanWinkoop and Rowen Pauls. Ainsley Sauter performed the Last Post and Reveille on her trumpet. Gerry Kuzick closed the service reciting the Act of Remembrance. A delicious lunch was served after the service at the Church of Christ with food supplied by the church, Sacred Heart Church and the Four Seasons DropIn Centre.

Thank you to Moose Mountain Provincial Park staff for installing the flags, printing the

taken a leave of absence from his job so he could move in with his grandparents to help lighten the load.

Jamie said that Kay has good days and bad but is doing her best to stay positive. Once her treatments are complete, Trafford will have to return to Regina at the end of the month for a CT scan to see how treatment is working.

With the chemotherapy treatment, Kay’s hair began to thin, so she, along with her grandsons Jamie and Kyle, went to Schiestel’s hair salon and shaved their heads in support.

Schiestel said it was impowering as Kay chose to shave her head, too, instead of losing it.

Her daughter-in-law Carrie and granddaughter made the goodies for the tea party, which had a vast selection.

Fraser is the last of her four siblings still alive, but several of her nieces and nephews came to celebrate with their aunty.

Five generations were present that day, which the birthday girl loved. She has 29 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

She is very thankful to all her family and friends that made her feel like a queen. She is grateful to the caring children she has and feels so blessed to be so close to them.

Fraser said she has had a very blessed life. She has many wonderful people in her life and has felt a great deal of love over the years.

Schiestel is a busy woman. She farms, runs her salon, has a young son, and is involved with cadets, but she made sure to have time to help her clients.

She is holding a twoday auction on Facebook starting Nov. 18 called, The Battle of Kay. Schiestel said she has had an outpouring of donations and it is truly overwhelming how many people have shown kindness.

“They have supported me and now it is time to give back. They are the sweetest people and so kind-hearted,” she said.

Schiestel just wants to lessen their burden through these challenging times.

brochures and clearing the area of snow. Big thanks to all who took part in this year’s service or attended the service to show their respect for

Canada’s brave men and women and for those that continue to keep watch over our country. “We will remember them.”

Agnes Fraser, front, felt like a queen on her 90th birthday celebration with her children. From left-Elston Fraser, Melanie Toporowski, Darren Fraser, Nathalie Neal, George Fraser, Tim Fraser, Terry Fraser and Carver Fraser. Photo by Stephanie Zoer

From left, Kay Trafford and her grandson Jamie Trafford had their head shaved while Kay battles cancer. Photo by Rhandi Schiestel

I finally rode a camel

Gord Paulley Paulley’s Ponderings

It was quite the journey. Our Saskatchewan crew of 11 has been having an incredible journey through Egypt and Jordan.

This trip will have 10 different flights and six airports. We’ll stay in eight hotels and sail on one cruise ship, all of which were four- or five-star quality. We boated for four days on the Nile River. So many airplanes, buses and feluccas. I averaged over 10,000 steps a day.

In Egypt, 97 per cent of the country is desert. Thankfully the remaining three per cent is the Nile River Delta, lush, green and full of life.

We saw pyramids and tombs, obelisks and catacombs. Plenty of minarets, museums and mummies. We saw poverty and squalor. But we also saw beautiful streets and buildings only a few metres away. I petted a small crocodile and one supper included pigeon as an entree. It tasted like chicken. I sampled and fell in love with hibiscus tea, which is tart and magenta coloured.

We learned a lot about Middle East culture. Their work week is from Sunday to Thursday. Their preferred day for a wedding is Wednesday. Smoking is permitted everywhere, even in restaurants and hotels.

If you consider Jordan to be a country in Asia, that makes five continents that I have visited. Only missing Australia, Antarctica and Mars.

Post COVID-19, tourism in Egypt is booming again. It is a melting pot hosting travellers from all over the world. At the Royal Egyptian Museum in Cairo, I saw tour groups from as far away as Bolivia and New Zealand. There were as many French and Spanish touring groups as there were from North America.

It has been nearly four years since I went to South America, and I am still learning how to travel. I brought my most comfortable runners and never wore my sandals. Casual wear was the order of the day, but dress pants were worn at suppertime.

On day two of this latest journey, I travelled three hours one way on a bus from Cairo to Alexandria. Combined with overeating and over exertion, I was exhausted and developed cramps on day three. Too many changes for my body at one time.

The US dollar is still considered the king of the currencies. I just didn’t pack enough of them. Dollars are needed daily for paying your bus drivers, bartering, tipping the hotel and cabin staff, and in many cases just going to the bathroom, even in public airports.

On my next adventure, I wanted to show my Canadian colours more. At King Tut’s tomb, my green Saskatchewan Roughriders’ shirt drew interest from a couple of Winnipeg Blue Bomber fans. You just never know who you will run into.

Could we have cram more into our trip? No. Could we have taken it easier? Yes. There is a fine line between seeing everything and running yourself ragged. The balancing act between both is tough.

Arabs are very proud of their heritage and were a pleasure to be around. One person we met, Randa, was simply the best and most knowledgeable tour guide I have ever known. And of course, I want to thank my friend Marsha McLean for taking care of us.

And finally, I had a tough time enjoying my camel ride. These are massive animals, and my fellow was a prancer. I held on for dear life the entire time and was more than happy to disembark.

Another remarkable journey has been removed from my bucket list. Where to next, who knows?

Not just chance, not just choice

ace, where white crosses would soon mark the places 1,104 people died in the uprising.

Their futures deserve careful consideration.

The story of my family is familiar to some of you. The context might be remembered by others, even if you don’t know our story specifically.

It began 8,435 kilometers away, but not really. The origin was right here, in the desire of my husband and I to have a family. Unknown by us, and yet running parallel to our discussion, were factors leading up to a political uprising in the country of Romania. The two would soon intersect.

What did I know of Romania? Not much. An eastern bloc country. Stellar performances from athletes at the Olympics. But then a dramatic revolution took centre stage— and grabbed our attention.

For seven days before Christmas in 1989, protestors took to the streets to express outrage over the policies of dictator Nicolai Caecescu. Massive demonstrations took place in Bucharest, including in front of his pal-

As the international media shone a spotlight on the country, the picture that emerged was desperate. Among the many stories was seeing that the country’s orphanages were overrun with children whose families had no option but to place them in the care of the state.

Six years later, and then two years after that, two children were added to the numbers; one in Hunedoara and one in Rimnicu Vilcea. At the same time, my husband and I were learning as much as we could about intercountry adoption.

Many countries have international adoption programs. Each has its own requirements, be it age limits for prospective parents, annual income requirements and even net worth. We also had to have medical screenings, employment and personal references, and answer pages of questions, followed up by interviews with a social worker.

Adopting a child can be a long and complicated process. Constantly trying to prove I was worthy of being a parent frustrated me at the time, but with the perspective of a rearview mirror, I can understand. These are children we are talking about. Precious human beings.

We completed the process and chose to proceed in the country we had previously known little about, Romania. In time, we were told of two little girls who would join our family, one in November and one the following April.

I have tried, many different times, to put into words what meeting them for the first time meant to me. I’ve given speeches about it, I’ve written songs about it, and yet all of those words fail to capture the exhilaration, awe and even panic in those moments. Precious children entrusted to our care. Their lives, and ours, would be forever changed. With a stroke of a pen they became our daughters and we became a family.

There are markers on our journey that we celebrate each year; some together, some in the quietness of our hearts. In addition to their birthdays, we join other adoptive families in celebrating Gotcha Day, marking the date when a child joined our family. The term is criticized in some circles but our family chooses to celebrate it because we want to mark two of the most amazing points in our lives – the days these girls became our daughters.

World Adoption Day takes place in November and is intended to give

voice to all different kinds of adoption stories. Of course, each one is different. Some have wonderful outcomes. Others are incredibly difficult –whether the child is from down the block or around the world. We are merely one story amongst many. It hasn’t always been easy but then again, raise your hand if your family has never experienced some challenges along the way.

Globally there are more than 150 million orphans, most of those in developing countries. AIDS, natural disasters, famine and war have orphaned these precious children and it’s way too much for me to take in. As a new mom I walked through my child’s orphanage when we met our youngest daughter.

There were so many children there, yet that was just one orphanage. In one town. In one country. There are so many children who need something so basic — something we too easily take for granted. A family.

Today, take an extra moment and give thought to those you consider your family, whether it’s the one you were born into or one you joined along the journey. No matter how you came together it is a chapter in your autobiography. The path to this point doesn’t define you, but it can be a remarkable component in the pageturner of a story we call family. That’s my outlook.

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

- Nelson Mandela

Shelley Luedtke

Lampman looking to start new Girl Guides unit

of having to drive to another town, so they decided it was time to have a unit in Lampman.

The new unit is well underway, with seven girls registered. Although this is a great start, they would like to see more join, and this is the case in Stoughton as well.

Lampman will hold a registration night on Nov. 21 at Scratch Baking, Catering and Eatery in Lampman from 6-7 p.m.

thing on the list, said Cheryl Lake, who is one of the leaders. They missed going to the seniors’ home and being involved in the community.

The group had been busy in the weeks before, making key chains and cards for the staff and residents, said Krystle Zoer, the other leader for the Stoughton Girl Guides.

They held games and ate a taco supper.

Fleury said she was a girl guide when she was younger and loved it, but there was nothing in Lampman.

Siebert and Fleury would have to drive to Estevan or Stoughton if they wanted their young girls to join a guiding unit, and they were tired

Meetings are planned to begin on Dec. 5 at the eatery, with sparks and brownies running from 6-7 p.m. and guides from 6-7:30 p.m. Meetings will be held bi-weekly to start with.

Once the club is up and running, events will be planned.

Stoughton has also been busy with unique events for their guides. They recently visited the New Hope Pioneer Lodge. It was the first

The residents were excited to see the girls and they of course brought lots of girl guide cookies to hand out. They played games with the residents, while enjoying refreshments.

Recently they went to Weyburn to the Wholesale Club and set up a girl guide cookie table. Zoer said the sales went well.

On Nov. 16, the unit held a bring a friend night, and they asked people to come in costume to make the evening more entertaining.

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Nov. 27, the guides plan to participate in the Stoughton Central School trade show to sell their cookies, and they hope to be at the Welcome to Winter in Stoughton on Dec. 6. This group is also looking for girls to join. Their membership is low and would like to keep this club going.

Girl Guides offer an array of things to do, from community involvement to fun events in the town, and lots of crafting at the meetings. Their meetings are held on Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Stoughton Apostolic Church.

According to the leaders from both units, girls between the ages of five and 17 can join this group. It is not too late.

From left, Kayleigh Mizell and Cheyenne Lake play cards with one of the residents at the New Hope Pioneer Lodge in Stoughton. Photo by Cheryl Lake

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HEALTH & S e n i o r s Seniors

Hazel Mills has a treasured Carlyle Herald newspaper

By Gord Paulley

Ninety-six-year-old Hazel Mills is a long-time resident of Carlyle and for the past four years has called Moose Mountain Lodge her home.

Hazel is the daughter of Blanche and Roy Jasper, who used to live on First Street West. Just before the home was demolished, Hazel discovered and retained several items from her parents’ attic. One such treasure included a copy of the Carlyle Herald, a newly-published newspaper.

The issue is dated Friday July 3, 1903. On the front page, the address shown is Carlyle, N.W.T. and is labeled Volume 1, Number 1.

From information obtained from the Carlyle

Prairie Trails to Blacktop history book, one of the original publishers was Ed Holmes, who eventually became the sole owner. Holmes sold the Carlyle Herald newspaper to a W. Peddle in the early 1920s. The paper was sold to the O’Neill family in 1936 and formally became the Carlyle Observer.

Lauren Hume is the executive director of the Rusty Relics Museum. According to Hume, there are only a handful of Carlyle Herald publications on display. Additional editions are greatly appreciated.

This inaugural issue was four pages long, provided some interesting articles and was full of advertisements. Saskatchewan officially became a province in 1905, and two of the feature articles

from two years prior read as follows:

Building Operations“Carlyle is experiencing

a building boom this season and many new residences have already been completed and sev-

eral more are on course of erection. The different contractors in town have all the work they can attend to and expect to be busy up to Xmas.”

A Prominent Town - “Carlyle is now recognized as the leading town on the Carlyle extension. Probably no town in Assiniboia has made more substantial progress since its inception, and less publicity been given to such, than the Town of Carlyle. It is at present less than three years old but promises to soon outgrow many of its pretentious rivals.

Although two hotels can conveniently accommodate 75 people, it frequently happens that cots must be placed in the parlours to provide accommodation.”

Advertisements had

been placed in this inaugural issue.

Hotel Carlyle: Rates $1 to $1.50 per day. Nothing but the best brands of liquors & cigars handled.

JH Dodds - Pharmaceutical Chemist - For a good bath it is necessary to have a good sponge. We have just received a very fine assortment.

Hotel Delmonte - The best $1.00 a day house on the Arcola branch. The bar is stocked with the finest wines, liquors and cigars.

Hazel is extremely proud of her possession and keeps a watchful eye on it.

“My plan is to keep this paper until my time is come and then get my son Murray to donate it to the Rusty Relics Museum,” she said. “There is a lot of history crammed into that little newspaper.”

Common nutrient deficiencies and how to treat them

By Dr. Wendy Davis

Nutrient deficiencies are very common, even among people who believe they’re eating a balanced diet.

Your body depends on essential nutrients for growth, development and health maintenance, and deficiencies in certain vitamins can impact your immunity, vision, wound healing, bone health and much more

Vitamin D: An estimated 40 per cent of adults are deficient in vitamin D, while 13 per cent are severely deficient.

It’s now known that vitamin D is necessary not only for healthy bones but for health throughout the body. Vitamin D receptors are present all over the body, including in the intestine, pancreas, prostate and immune system cells. Vitamin D

plays a role in numerous diseases, including: cancer, diabetes, acute respiratory tract infections, chronic inflammatory diseases, and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

The only way to gauge whether you might need to supplement, and how much to take, is to get your level tested, ideally twice a year, in the early spring and early fall, when your level is at its peak and low point.

Magnesium: It’s estimated that more than half the Canadian population may not be consuming enough magnesium.

You only need about 150-180 milligrams (mg) a day to prevent deficiency, but optimal levels are closer to the 600 mg/day level.

Dark green leafy vegetables are a good source of magnesium, and juicing your greens is an excel-

lent way to boost your intake, although supplementation is likely necessary for most people.

Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 plays a role in numerous biochemical reactions and neurological functions in your body. Your body can’t make vitamin B12 on its own, so it must be obtained via your diet or supplementation.

A deficiency can be serious and leads to a number of related changes, including personality disturbances, irritability and depression, along with a wide range of symptoms, including joint pain, “pins and needles” sensations, numbness and shortness of breath.

B12 is the largest vitamin molecule and as such has a hard time being absorbed by your body.

Your stomach produces intrinsic factor, which combines with vitamin B12 so it can be absorbed in your lower small intestine. The problem is that as people age many lose the ability to produce intrinsic factor and are prone to developing vitamin B12 deficiency.

Regularly eating B12rich foods, such as grassfed beef liver, wild rainbow trout and wild sockeye salmon, is important to maintain adequate levels, but if you suspect you may be deficient, weekly B12 shots or a high-dose, daily supplement may be necessary.

Vitamin A: An estimated 51 per cent of adults are not consuming enough vitamin A, increasing their risk of degenerative diseases like macular degeneration.

People who eat foods rich in vitamin A, experience a reduced risk of developing squamous cell skin cancer.

Plant foods high in beta-carotene include sweet potatoes, carrots, cantaloupe and mangoes. Animal foods rich in vitamin A include liver, egg yolks and grass-fed butter.

Iodine: Nearly two billion people worldwide don’t get enough iodine in their diet. Your body uses iodine across several organ systems, but it is

most commonly known to synthesize thyroid hormones.

Even moderately imbalanced thyroid levels may be associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome and obesity.

Foods that are naturally iodine-rich include spirulina, sea vegetables, prunes, raw dairy products, eggs and Himalayan pink sea salt. Eating these foods on a regular basis will help ensure adequate levels.

“Low mood, anxiety, inability to concentrate, fatigue” these can all be signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a common complaint at this time of year as the days get shorter and colder and we get less sunlight.

is something you or one of your loved ones suffers from there are natural ways to help.

Hazel Mills at the Moose Mountain Lodge with her copy of the Carlyle Herald. Photo by Gord Paulley

By Stephanie Zoer

It is that month called Movember, when men proudly grow the biggest moustache in search of donations for a worthy cause.

Carson Brady is taking this Movember fundraiser seriously, by not only growing a moustache, but for every dollar in donations that he receives, he will do a burpee.

Brady and his wife, Amy, are the owners of the Living Skies Strength and Conditioning fitness centre in Carlyle, located on the north side of Highway 13. They each have their own clients and programs that they run. Brady said that they work well together and do their own thing at the fitness centre.

They have owned the business for seven years and are both highly active in it, with classes beginning at 6 a.m. Their clientele ranges from eight years of age to over 70.

Brady was not always into physical fitness in his younger days, but as he grew older, he began to love working out and now loves what he does.

Over the years, Brady had watched family and friends struggle with cancer, so he decided to do a fundraiser this month for men’s health.

Each day he receives donations, he will total the money up, and the next day he will do an equal number of burpees.

On Nov. 12 he received

Maryfield Sunrise Villa news

We are writing this with sadness in our hearts.

We give our deepest condolences to Betty Walker’s family and Dosy Ries’ family. We will miss you both very much, Betty and Dosy.

November brings us with two church services of Maryfield Associated Gospel

Church and Maryfleld Mennonite Church. Thank you for coming and the messages, prayers and music.

We had our tenants’ meeting and missed Betty as the president. We will try and have someone take over. Thank you, Betty, for all the meetings you chaired and stories you read.

We had our fun card Bingo, and our popcorn, movie and then exercises.

The Hints of Harmony entertained us. What a wonderful group. It was enjoyed by all.

We set up our little craft table with all kinds of knitting. crocheting and donations. If you are here visiting, be sure to stop and take a look. We also have our quilt raffle on until Dec. 19. It is $5 a ticket and all proceeds go to the tenants’ association.

$250 in donations and the next day he did 250 burpees. The burpees are done in a row.

A burpee involves starting at a standing position, dropping to the floor, and doing something similar to a push up. Then one jumps up to a standing position and starts the process all over again. This exercise is great for strength building, cardio and for endurance, and it will also help a person work off calories.

Since Brady is running a gym, this vigorous exercise is easy for him.

Brady wanted to give back and help others and he felt this was a terrific way to get involved and stay in shape at the same time.

Since he began his quest

for donations at the beginning of Movember, he has done 1,995 burpees, and he is only halfway through the month.

His goal is to reach

wishing to help him reach his goal can do so at the gym.

Brady is thankful for all the support he has received so far.

Charlotte & Friends put on a Remembrance Day service to honour our veterans and for all our country’s freedoms. We will remember.

We enjoyed a musical afternoon with Phil Reddekop on guitar and bouzouki accompanied by Judy Skiba on piano. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Thank you so much for coming.

Carson Brady is serious about his Movember fundraiser, which has reached 2,000 burpees. Photo by Amy Brady

Submitted by Angela Penner and tenants

The Carlyle Observer Box 160, 132 Main Street Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0

Elizabeth Irene “Betty” Ketcheson-Walker, beloved wife of the late Garnet Ketcheson and the late Thomas Walker, passed away at Deer View Lodge, Wawota, on Friday, November 4th, 2022 at the age of 93 years.

She leaves to mourn her passing her two children, Valerie (Gordon) Van Dresar and Richard (Karen) Ketcheson. Three grandchildren: Trevor Van Dresar, Amanda (T.J.) Barber, and Kurtis Ketcheson.

Ten Great Grandchildren: Jacob, Benjamin and Zachary Van Dresar Taygan, Kaiden and Braxlee Barber

Abigail, Luke, Jack and Gracie Ketcheson. She will always be remembered for her willing, helping hands, and her beautiful smile

A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at Wawota Community Hall, Wawota, on Saturday, November 26th at 2:00 p.m. with Roy Bortolotto officiating. Interment in Wawota Cemetery.

Memorial tributes may be made to the Wawota Cemetery or the Walpole Cemetery, in memory of Betty.

Friends can Sign the online book of condolences at www. Carscaddenfuneralchapel.com

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Dec 2, 3: The Carlyle UCW will be hosting the Dickens High Tea from 1:30 - 4:30 at the Carlyle United Church hall. Come and enjoy a feast of dainty sandwiches, sweets and delicious Christmas pudding and sauce. Wear fancy hats and browse in the crafts and baking area. Look at the variety of quilts adorning the walls. Come and bring your friends and family.

Dec 2, 3: There will be a craft and bake sale in the Carlyle United Church from 1:30 - 4:30. Come in and look around while waiting to have tea. Have your picture taken in your fancy hat with a background of beautifully decorated Christmas trees.

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Carlyle RCMP investigating theft from rig site

The Carlyle RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance with a break, enter and theft that occurred at a rig site near Kisbey.

According to a message from the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network, the RCMP was alerted to the incident on Nov. 12.

Access was gained through an open door and items were taken. No further details were immediately released.

Residents of Wawota, Arcola, Carlyle, Kisbey and Pheasant Rump First Nations are be-

ing reminded that there has been an increase in property crime in the surrounding areas.

The RCMP is also investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred recently outside of Alida.

The Carlyle RCMP and other emergency crews received a report of the collision on Highway 601 on Nov. 4 at approximately 4:55 p.m.

A pick-up truck and a semi collided at the intersection of the highway and a rural road. The semi then caught fire.

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The adult woman driving the pick-up truck was taken to hospital with injuries that the RCMP said were serious. The adult man driving the semi was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious but non-life-threatening. Neither vehicle had any passengers.

The Carlyle RCMP continues to investigate with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist.

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Southeast softball player secures NCAA scholarship

A talented young softball player from southeast Saskatchewan is going to be joining a successful collegiate program in the U.S.

Lampman’s Raegan Walter has committed to join the West Texas A&M Buffaloes in Canyon, starting in the fall of 2023. She will be a catcher for the team.

She said she started looking at schools to play for in the U.S. about 18 months ago. West Texas A&M had just captured the NCAA Division 2 national championship for softball in 2021.

“I became interested in the school, and the more I read about it, the more I really enjoyed the thought of going there. And then I went to a camp there, and I loved the campus, I loved the whole atmosphere, I clicked with all of the girls and the coaches, and that’s

where I wanted to be,” she told the Observer.

Canyon is a small Texas city with a population of about 15,000 people, and Walter said the sports programs at the university receive excellent support from the community. She found the professors to be very nice people who want to see people succeed.

Walter plans to get a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sports psychology, and then to pursue a master’s degree in sports psychology.

The national championship in 2021 isn’t the only success for the Buffaloes. Walter noted they play in the Lone Star Conference, which she said is very strong. It boasts teams from Texas and New Mexico. The Buffaloes have done very well against those teams.

West Texas A&M also won the national championship in 2014, and they have high hopes for a title in 2023 and in future years.

Walter recognized she will need to get physically and mentally stronger to play the sport at the university level.

She has enjoyed a lot

of success in softball. Most recently, Walter was selected to represent Saskatchewan at the 2022 Canada Summer Games at Niagara, Ont. Saskatchewan finished fourth in the tournament.

Oxbow’s Raivyn Millions was also on the team.

Walter loves the family and team atmosphere she finds in softball, and connectings with people that she believes share her work ethic and values.

“Another thing I enjoy about softball is how it’s a team sport and you get to work together to accomplish something great,” she said.

Walter is grateful for the support of her family and to the softball programs in the southeast for their contributions to her development.

“I’ve had my dad as a coach for a really long

time. He pushed me to do all of this, and he has coached me and taught me mostly everything. Of course, my teams around have helped that, but my dad has coached most of the teams I have played for.”

Her sister Morgan has also been a big source of support. Morgan Walter has also played collegiate baseball in the U.S., first with the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D., and then to McCook Community College in Nebraska.

The two sisters have talked about what it will be like for Raegan Walter to play U.S. collegiate softball.

“I’ve talked to a lot of girls that are playing down south, and it’s really exciting just to get to do the whole athletic and academic experience together,” she said.

Cougars pick up two more wins to start season 3-0

The Carlyle Cougars early-season success continues in the Big Six Hockey League.

Carlyle defeated the Bienfait Coalers 5-1 Tuesday night at the Carlyle Sports Arena. Jon Gaudet opened the scoring 51 seconds into the first period, and Ben Johnstone added to the lead five minutes later.

Bienfait’s lone goal came early in the second on a goal by Jordan Ross, but Johnstone restored the two-goal lead before the period was out.

Cooper Fox added two more goals for Carlyle in the third.

Zane Winter was in goal for Carlyle, while Zack Miller was the Bienfait goalie.

On Nov. 11, the Cougars scored seven times in the first period and crushed the Arcola-Kisbey Combines 15-1. Gaudet, Mykel

Biermann, Jayden Hansen, Dakota Rose, Johnstone, Nathan Deck and Zach Brown scored in the first-period barrage.

Johnstone, Fox and Rose scored in the second, and Johnstone, Brett Turgeon, Fox, Gaudet and Biermann had goals in the third.

Jordan Weber had Arcola-Kisbey’s goal.

Rylan Kulyk was in goal for Carlyle, and Keegan Mitchell was the Arcola-Kisbey goalie.

The Oxbow Huskies routed the Yellow Grass Wheat Kings 9-0 on Nov. 11.

Derek Cooney and Rhett Shaw had two goals each for the Huskies, while Mason Strutt, Dawson Schaff, Kolby Widenmaier, Braden Brock and Joey Meredith also scored. Five of Oxbow’s goals

came in the third period.

Cody Levesque had the shutout for Oxbow, while Tanner Erickson and Nolan Bergen shared the goaltending duties for Yellow Grass.

The other game on Nov. 11 saw the Moosomin Rangers knock off the Midale Mustangs 7-2 in the Rangers’ season debut. Bud Holloway scored twice in the first period, while Drayson Skulmoski and Carter Sawchuck also scored in the first. Dawson Springer, Jevon Schwean and Monty Driver had the Rangers’ other goals.

Zach Holzer and Brayden Bjorndal had Midale’s tallies.

Levi Horn (Moosomin) and Talen King (Midale) were the goalies.

Two games were played the following day. The Coalers went into Midale

and won 5-4 in overtime. Kaelan Holt’s second of the game midway through overtime was the winner.

Tyler Hengen, Wyatt Garagan and Justin Byers also scored for Bienfait.

Steven Lindenbach had two goals for Midale. Bjorndal and Aiden Bavle also scored.

Miller (Bienfait) and Talen King (Midale) were the goalies.

In the other game Saturday, the Carnduff Red Devils trounced the Rangers 7-1. It was a 1-1 game until late in the second period, with Nico Anderson scoring for Carnduff and Driver tallying for Moosomin.

Ben Hiltz scored with 75 seconds to play in the second period for Carnduff, and then the Red Devils scored five times in the third, with two from Matthew Plews

and individual markers by Anderson, Mark Moriarty and Kyle Garagan.

Kyler Beckett was the goalie for Moosomin, while Cody Dumaine was the Carnduff netminder.

Sunday’s game saw Oxbow shut out the Arcola-Kisbey Combines 12-0. Brody Haygarth scored 24 seconds apart in the first period for a 2-0 Oxbow lead. Liam Rutten had three goals, Schaff scored twice, and Shaw, Widenmaier, Meredith, Carey Levesque and Colton Schell also scored.

Drew Fenwick picked up the shutout for Oxbow Evan Haber was the goalie

for the Combines.

The Bienfait Coalers were slated to face the Cougars on Tuesday night. (Results were not available at press time).

Upcoming games will see the Wawota Flyers at the Kipling-Windthorst Oil Kings and the Wheat Kings at the Rangers on Nov. 18. The Flyers’ contest will be their first game of the season. Games on Saturday are Midale at Carnduff, Bienfait at Redvers and Moosomin and Kipling-Windthorst. All games are slated to start at 8 p.m., except for Yellow Grass at Moosomin, which is to start at 8:30 p.m.

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Raegan Walter is excited to join the West Texas A&M Buffaloes starting next fall. Photo courtesy of Raegan Walter

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Stoughton Remembrance service sees snow and cold temperatures

By Stephanie Zoer

It was a snowy, cold but wind-free morning at the Stoughton Royal Canadian Legion branch for the Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11.

The service began at 11 a.m., with the resolute crowd going outside to join the veterans in the laying of the wreaths by the cenotaph.

President Ray Coderre lowered the Canadian flag to half mast as the crowd paid tribute to those that have fallen, with a moment of silence.

Many wreaths were placed at the cenotaph and once completed, the

chilly crowd returned to the warmth of the indoors.

Pat Slater, one of the veterans, read the list of names from the Roll of Honour. Over 300 names were on this list.

The singing of the hymns, When Peace Like a River and How Great thou Art, was led by Leny Roy-Hampton and Edda Horsburgh.

As the ceremony continued, May Eckert from the Stoughton United Church read scriptures from the Bible.

The responsive prayer was led by Del Coderre, a long-time member of Stoughton and the town’s Catholic church.

Ted Horsburgh, the chaplain from the Stoughton Apostolic Church, led a short service. He spoke about believing. He said that even if you do not believe, does not make it untrue.

The nearly full house sat silently listening to Horsburgh’s words. He said thank you to all who remember and thank you to those who have served past and present.

Once the service was finished and chairs moved and tables set up, a luncheon was set up for people to enjoy. Later that evening a roast beef supper was served at the Stoughton Legion for everyone to attend.

Southeast teams compete at volleyball regionals

A number of teams from the southeast corner of the province have qualified for upcoming high school girls’ volleyball provincials.

The Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association’s 1A qualifier was held at Lampman School this past week-

end. Wawota Parkland School and Lampman School advanced to provincials through the tournament.

Wawota defeated Lampman 2-1 (18-25, 2523, 15-11) in the final.

Wawota went unbeaten in the tournament, defeating Midale 2-0 (25-

18, 25-18) and Bengough 2-0 (25-17, 25-13) in the round robin, and Avonlea 2-0 (25-14, 25-19) in the semifinal.

Lampman was also perfect until the final, as they knocked off Lemberg 2-0 (25-16, 25-14) and Avonlea 2-0 (25-17, 25-6) in the round robin,

and Bengough 2-0 (2512, 25-13) in the semifinal.

The 2A girls’ playdowns were at Arcola School. The Arcola team went 2-0, defeating Radville 2-0 (25-13, 25-16) and Harvest City 2-1 (2527, 25-14, 15-8). Then they beat Ituna 2-0 (25-

18, 25-8) in the semifinal, but lost 2-0 to Rocanville (25-18, 25-23) in the final.

The 3A girls’ qualifier saw Kipling School, the Carnduff Education Complex and Oxbow Prairie Horizons School advance to provincials.

Kipling defeated

Carnduff 2-0 in the final, winning 25-12 and 2516. Kipling started with a 2-0 win over Fort Qu’Appelle (25-9, 25-13) and 2-0 (25-10, 25-13) over Oxbow in the round robin, and then they beat Wynyard (25-4, 25-16) in the semifinal.

Carnduff opened with 2-0 wins over Indian Head (25-18, 25-13) and Wynyard (25-21, 25-16). Then they beat Oxbow 2-0 (25-17, 25-21) in the semifinal.

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High school girls’ volleyball provincials happen this weekend. Regionals for boys’ volleyball are this weekend as well.

Mike MacGregor places a wreath at the Royal Canadian Legion’s Stoughton branch.

Photo by Stephanie Zoer