The Observer December 2, 2022

By Gord Paulley

Local White Bear First Nations resident Valyncia Sparvier has recently returned home from Toronto where she competed in the National Miss Canada Globe Productions pageant.

After winning the regional competition as Miss Saskatchewan Petite, she was crowned Miss Meso-America Canada and was scheduled to compete in the gala world pageant in the Latin American country of El Salvador.

Later that week, at the Toronto event, Sparvier was promoted to Miss Canada Charity and will now be competing in the prestigious world finals this March in the Philippines.

Sparvier was interviewed by the Observer back in April and the 19-year-old has come a long way since then.

“The past seven months has been a fairy tale come true,” said Sparvier. “The com-

petition was fierce but friendly. We pulled for one another, cheering each other on to victory and consoling ourselves in defeat. We all had a sense of sisterhood and camaraderie.”

Sparvier has become poised, mature, and has blossomed into an young woman and a mentor to her peers. During the gruelling two-week competition, she also won five individual awards including Miss Petite Spirit, Personality, Talent, Leadership and Karaoke Queen.

Sparvier chuckled about winning the karaoke award.

“Honestly, I can’t hold a note but somehow blubbered my way through the singing competition. I was shocked that I won,” said Sparvier.

During the competition, Sparvier developed numerous friendships along the way, and everyone has promised to keep in touch.

“We helped each other with our hair, our

makeup, and our dresses. Wearing high heels for two straight weeks was hard on the feet and many boxes of bandages were shared,” said Sparvier.

It is Sparvier’s goal to

become a professional model and after the world competition in March, will likely be signing a modelling contract with Mahstrado Fashions, which is headquartered in Toronto.

“I have really enjoyed competing in these events and it has made me a better person. My self-esteem has improved and even when competing I feel kindness and compassion

for the entire team,” she added.

Sparvier also wished to acknowledge Ashley Callingbull, her mentor and the first Canadian and Indigenous woman to win Miss Universe in 2015. Callingbull has provided empathy and encouragement alongside mentorship during Sparvier’s competition.

Sparvier is an early childhood educator at White Bear First Nations and has greatly appreciated the local support and continuous words of encouragement. She plans on doing local fundraising to assist with the costs of travel to the Philippines for the world championships, which are now less than 100 days away.

“Thank-you White Bear First Nation and to all my friends and relatives for your fantastic support. Win or lose, I plan on making our First Nation proud and am really looking forward to these world championships.”

New Stoughton resident spent five years working in Afghanistan

By Stephanie Zoer

Mike MacGregor, his wife Jackie and two children, Taylor and Declan, moved to Stoughton in September.

He, his brother and their father had shut down their trucking company, which hauled heavy equipment.

The MacGregor family wanted a change from the big-city atmosphere they had in Leduc, Alta. They were tired of the noise and business, so MacGregor’s friend, Matt Hoffort, suggested they move to Stoughton, and this is what they did.

But MacGregor brings some unique experiences to the small town.

In MacGregor’s younger days, he wanted some excitement in his life, so he applied to work overseas in Afghanistan in construction on a Canadian Armed Forces base.

His father was in Bosnia at the same time.

Mike MacGregor boarded a flight that took over 13 hours, which arrived at the Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan.

When MacGregor

walked down the tarmac towards the terminal, he noticed all the bullet holes in the walls of the airport. He worked in Kabul from 2003-2005.

MacGregor said there was a no-fly zone at night, but at times a plane would arrive late, and it would be dark. The runway did not have lights, so vehicles would line the landing strip with headlights on, and the plane would know where the runway was.

This was a dangerous event to land at night, as on either side of the runway were live minefields. One wrong move could have been fatal, according to MacGregor.

For two years, MacGregor made his home in Camp Julien. This camp was located between the ruins of the Queen’s Palace and the King’s Palace. This area was known as the Royal Gardens.

MacGregor’s home consisted of an eight-person canvas tent which included a cot to sleep on.

He was there, with others, to construct a water treatment plant that would produce bottled water. This would

save on water being shipped in or getting water from Afghanistan, as that could be sketchy, according to MacGregor.

Every three months, MacGregor would take a leave to go home to Canada or visit such places as Japan, Thailand or parts of Europe.

Nights could be interesting, according to MacGregor. It was then one could not see the strikes coming in. The alarms would go off and they would grab their

At times, they would be under attack, but the convoy was to keep moving at all costs.

The convoy would consist of up to six fuel tankers. They would have two escorts at the front and back. These trips could take four to five hours, and it was their job to protect the fuel tankers.

“The scariest moments are the ones you have no control over,” said MacGregor, “such as being locked in an armored tanker and having to rely on others for your safety.”

fl

ak vests and helmets and run to the nearest bunker to wait it out.

After two years, MacGregor would return to Canada for 11 months. He moved to Stoughton for the first time with Hoffort, but after only a month he received a call to return to Afghanistan, this time in Kandahar.

He was in the city from 2006-2009.

This was a three-year term and MacGregor would be responsible

for transportation. He would unload planes with vehicle parts.

The base was close to the Kandahar Airfield, and he could feel the rumble of planes each time one would land or take off

During his last months, he worked for a firm called Compass Security. This company was tasked with the operation of escorting fuel tankers from Pakistan border to the Kandahar Airfield.

“The most heartbreaking moments are standing on the flight line on a ramp ceremony as we pay tribute to fallen soldiers,” said MacGregor.

“As fallen soldiers are carried onto a C-130 Hercules or a C-17 Globemaster for their final flight home [it] is gut wrenching,” he added.

Now, he is settled with a family, working in the trucking industry. MacGregor said, “If I did not have a family, I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

Taken on the British side of Kandahar Airfield, where the Harrier Jump Jets were parked. Photo by Mike MacGregor

Women on the Go brings shopping excursion to Carlyle

By Gord Paulley

Since 2012, the Women on the Go bus tour has conducted their annual Christmas shopping trips to Carlyle.

Forty-four women visited the Cornerstone of Saskatchewan on Nov. 25 and thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon visit. This is the last Women on the Go tour for owner/operator Cheryl Hughes. She has sold the business to Regina resident Kim Coleman, who has years of experience in the hospitality and travel industries.

“The ladies had an amazing day and had nothing but good things to say about the businesses, the customer service, and their overall shopping experience in Carlyle,” said Hughes. “Returning home, our supper at The Happy Nun in Forget was delicious with killer sticky toffee pudding to finish off the day. Chef Gayla [Gilbertson] and her staff did a fabulous job, as always.

“Carlyle has been a favourite since our first visit in 2012, for shopping and for the Dickens festival. Two buses with another 99 of us will be back in Carlyle this coming weekend.”

Carlie Glasser is the co-owner of Fireside Furniture and the store manager.

“Becoming part of the Women on the Go community on the small business side has been an absolute delight and a highlight to my holiday season,” said Glasser. “Watching the bus roll down Main Street Carlyle is a view I look forward to every year.

“Cheryl’s devotion to

these tours has created a strong bond between the bus participants and small businesses. There is a noticeable shift of energy and excitement when they arrive. Our team spends the day laughing and connecting with fantastic women. We are so grateful to be a part of their unique

small-town shopping experience in Carlyle.

“I can’t wait to see the buses roll in next weekend for the 19th Annual Dickens Village Festival.”

Added Ken King, owner of King’s Department Store, “What Cheryl has done for us is almost too great to measure. She has introduced us

to hundreds of wonderful people over the years that come back often and not just on the bus. To now keep the momentum by handing the lead off to Kim is so selfless and so appreciated. We will miss Cheryl, but we do get to see her during the Dickens Festival this coming weekend as she is hosting two full buses on Friday.”

Added Hughes: “We also raised over $300 for our ‘giving back’ program, this year supporting Sask. Mental Health. Guests are invited to share their spare change at the end of each adventure. Money raised stays here in Saskatchewan and is shared with local charities and organizations. “Since we started this program, we have given back thousands of dollars. Our guests have been very generous and supportive. Thank-you Carlyle for your great hospitality over the years.”

Stoughton Dinner Theatre getting ready for showtime

By Stephanie Zoer

The Stoughton Community Players are busy rehearsing for their long overdue play Exit Laughing.

For two years, this event was shut down due to COVID-19 restrictions, so they are excited to finally get the show on the road this year.

Exit Laughing is a play by Paul C. Elliott. It consists of five main characters that have played bridge together for many years and then something happens.

Scott Richardson is the director, and he is a Stoughton resident. Richardson directed the production Buying the Moose as well and has 30 years of theatre involvement.

Jonathan Lake is the

stage manager. Lake is a familiar face on stage but wanted to learn behind the scenes. He resides outside of Stoughton with his wife Cheryl and their children.

Lake was in Buying the Moose and has been involved in theatre since high school, so he brings a ton of experience.

Matt Sangster is the assistant stage manager, lights, and sound person. He lives in Stoughton with his wife Rhonda and their children.

As for the cast, Rochelle Huriet plays the character Rachel, a 35-year-old college student.

Huriet performed several plays in high school and took part in the last dinner theatre Insane and Power.

Louise Hislop plays the character Connie Harland, who is Rachel’s mom.

Hislop lives in Stoughton and has been involved in theatre for about 30 years. She was last on stage with the production of Fox on the Fairway.

She has been an actor, director and stage manager, and brings a great deal of knowledge to the group.

Terri Stocker is the

Connor Standingready honoured at White Bear for getting law degree

By Gord Paulley

Connor Standingready was honoured by family and friends on Nov. 26 for successfully obtaining his law degree and passing his bar exam with the Centre for Professional Legal Education in Saskatoon.

He is now aspiring to complete his MBA at the Saskatoon Edwards School of Business.

“Myself, our First Na-

tions, and our family and friends are so proud of Connor and all his accomplishments despite his visual impairment,” said Diette Kinistino, who is the sister of Standingready and a White Bear First Nations Band councillor.

“White Bear now has had a doctor, engineer, and lawyer graduate and we are all very proud of them. We have come a long way and I wish you continued suc-

cess in everything you do.”

Guest speakers at the supper and ceremony included Kinistino, Chief Annette Lonechild, Senator Brian Standingready, Councillor Bernie Shepherd, auntie Doreen and cousin Joely Bigeagle-Kequahtooway.

Parents Almer and Darlene Standingready were also in attendance as were many other relatives and friends.

Standingready was honoured with a beautiful headdress, star blanket, hand-embroidered beaded tie, a crystal Christmas tree, and several other gifts of appreciation.

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunities given to me even with my visual impairment. Thank-you for all of those who have supported me over all these years,” said Standingready.

character Leona who is a beautician by profession. Stocker lives near Stoughton on a farm with her husband Rob. Stocker has been involved with the community players for seven years and was in the one-act play, Drivers Seat.

Debbie Mclenaghan plays the character Millie, who beats to her own drum, although she is the only one that hears the drums. They are all friends in the play.

Mclenaghan lives in Stoughton and this is her first time performing for the community players.

Les Griffin comes from Heward and will play the part of Bobby and the police officer.

Griffin is another 30year member of the theatre and was last on stage

with the play, Fox on the Fairway.

According to Richardson, the cast and crew have been working hard on getting the play together by practising three or four nights a week. The rehearsals began in late October.

All the people involved in the play are volunteers and dedicate their time to bring this production to the stage for all to enjoy.

Richardson feels this play will keep one on the edge of their seats and is worth coming and watching. To find out what happens to these women, one needs to attend the theatre.

There are still tickets available for each production on Dec. 9-10 and 1617. The dinner and play will be held at the Stoughton Royal Canadian Legion.

Women on the Go shopping at King’s Department Store on Nov. 25. Flanking Ken King are new Women on the Go owner Kim Coleman and present owner Cheryl Hughes. Photo by Gord Paulley

From left, Debbie Mclenaghan, who plays Millie, and Louise Hislop, who plays Connie, are well into their fifth week of rehearsing the play Exit Laughing. Photo courtesy of Stoughton Community Players

Aspiring lawyer Connor Standingready, together with his parents Almer and Darlene. Photo by Gord Paulley

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Celebrate. Have fun. But be safe

David Willberg Willberg’s World

For many people, Christmas is their favourite time of the year.

They love the decorations, the music, the gift giving and everything else associated with the weeks before Dec. 25. Enjoyment can extend to festivities and celebrations.

Christmas celebrations are, not surprisingly, a favourite part of this time of year for me. But I know it’s important to celebrate safely.

For those of you who are looking forward to Christmas, then hopefully you’ll emerge from this season with happy memories. Don’t allow it to be sullied by something that could have been prevented, such as an impaired driving arrest, or something worse, because you decided to drive when you could have found other ways home.

And the punishments for impaired driving are pretty stiff. The fines are high. The cost of liberating your car from a vehicle impound lot aren’t cheap, either. The legal fees are signi ficant. The demerits mean you’ll be paying more for your insurance in future years. You won’t be able to drive for a considerable amount of time. And if you wind up getting in an accident, well, that’s much worse.

Living in a small town, it’s not hard to find a safe way home. Now that we’re into winter, it might be a little too frigid to walk home in some communities, especially if you have to walk across a town the size of Carlyle or Oxbow, or if we have one of those extreme cold or wind warnings that we’re known for in December.

But you can still get a ride home with a sober friend. If you live out of town, then perhaps a night at a friend’s place might be in order.

Police typically ramp up their enforcement efforts against impaired driving at this time of year. You’ll see them out conducting check stops to find those who are driving impaired, whether it be due to alcohol or drugs. They’ll check hundreds of drivers in a night and they’ll be at high-tra ffic areas. If you drive while impaired, it’s going to be tougher to evade the long arm of the law.

(Note: if you do see a check stop, please don’t post it on social media. You might be thinking you’re doing a favour for others by helping them avoid the short traffic lineups, but you might be helping an impaired driver).

The need to celebrate safely extends to New Year’s Eve. Dec. 31 might not be the grand excuse to celebrate that it was 30 years ago, but there will still be people out having a good time.

Impaired driving has long been a problem in Saskatchewan. Our rates have often been the highest in the country. We’ve had too many fatalities over the years, too many people whose lives have changed dramatically in an instant, either because they made the wrong choice or they encountered someone who made the wrong choice.

We’ve been getting better, but we still get those reminders of how much work remains.

I’ve had some friends who have been arrested for impaired driving over the years. They aren’t bad people, but they recognize it was the biggest mistake they’ve ever made. And they’ve resolved to not allow it to happen again.

So let’s be smart and safe. If you choose to drink and have a few, be smart enough to find a safe way home. After all, it sure beats the alternatives.

What a climb, but what a rush

the sled and practically sprinted up the hill to do it all again. As the afternoon wore on it became more like trudging than sprinting as the snow seemed to get deeper and our snowsuits more cumbersome. But we pushed on.

Anyone want to go tobogganing?

It is a winter activity I absolutely love but haven’t done in many years since I’m afraid I won’t bounce the way I used to when I get to the bottom. As a child, I lived just a few blocks from a great park with an awesome hill, perfect for tobogganing.

We would bundle up, grab our sleds and race to stake out the best part of that hill. To be the first one down after a fresh snowfall was breathtaking. We would position ourselves securely on the sled and gaze down the path we were about to conquer.

With a push of our hands against the ground, we began our descent in a thrilling feat of speed, trajectory and navigating bumps, all as snow is flying in our face forcing us to blink at an exceptionally high rate.

At the bottom of the hill we leapt up, grabbed

Inevitably, at some point you encountered that crushing experience of having dragged your sled almost to the top only to have the rope slip through your snow encrusted mitten, forcing you to watch helplessly as it slides back down the mountain and settle defiantly at the bottom.

Miniature icicles would form on our eyelashes, our noses were soon raw from being rubbed by the back of our mittens, and no pair of boots could prevent our toes from getting cold but we didn’t care. We loved the adventure.

The craziest experience I had tobogganing was as a teenager. My sister and I and two of our friends headed to a popular hill on Boxing Day. We were having a great time and someone (I honestly don’t remember who) thought we should have one ride down the hill together on one sled.

The speed at which we plummeted was exhilarating, until we hit some sort of ridge which seemed to launch

us several feet o ff the ground. After being airborne for a few seconds, we landed with a hard thud. One girl remembers trying to figure out which way was up and down because her head was buried so deeply she thought she was going to drown in a snowbank. One girl was laughing so hard she could hardly catch her breath.

As for me? While the other girls had been tossed several feet from each other, I was in a tangled heap wrapped around the toboggan we had taken down the hill.

I was pretty sure the back of my left knee had taken a bad hit and that was affirmed the next day when the bruising and pain set in. Nothing was broken but I ended up on crutches to end the Christmas holidays. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat.

Whether it was a classic toboggan, crazy carpet or super slider, all provided that unmatched thrill of hurtling yourself down a steep incline ready to encounter and hopefully successfully absorb the bumps along the way before gliding to a gentle stop at the bottom, or perhaps getting tossed into a snowbank by speed that got a little out of hand.

Each day we have the chance to gaze at our hills and mountains and determine our adventure. Sometimes we see the bumps in the path; other times they are hidden and we hit them unexpectedly. Occasionally we can absorb the impact while on other occasions we get sent careening in a direction we didn’t expect.

Sometimes we just have to grab hold of the rope for all we’re worth and ride it out. Other times we need to endure the snow in our face, brush ourselves off and get ready for the next stage of the ride.

But always, no matter where we find ourselves on the hill, it’s important we stand up, turn around, take a look from where we’ve come and recognize the need to make the climb once again. There are days we do it with a spring in our step and days when merely putting one foot ahead of the other takes tremendous grit. But it is always worth the e ffort.

And as we navigate our way through the bumps we discover not only the turbulence of being tossed about but also the exhilaration of the ride. So gear up, fix your gaze and hang on as you tackle your mountain today. That’s my outlook.

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“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

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Carlyle District Lions Club distributes Child ID Kits

By Gord Paulley

Last week, Carlyle District Lions Club members attended the Carlyle Elementary School, handing out Child ID Kits to families.

These kits are designed to be used if it is necessary to recover a missing child.

The kit provides an easy way of documenting helpful information in one place that families keep at home in case of an emergency. The most important tools for law enforcement are having an up-to-date quality photograph and descriptive information of a child.

The club did some fingerprinting on site and talked

with parents about how the club hopes they never need a kit, but having the information documented is a way to be proactive.

The identification kits are a project of Lions Quest Canada (The Centre for Positive Youth Development). The Carlyle District Lions Club appreciated the opportunity they had to distribute the kits to the elementary school parents.

Morrison Family recognized by Ronald McDonald House

By Gord Paulley

Trevor and Lisa Morrison were recently recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Saskatchewan.

A celebration luncheon was held in Saskatoon on Nov. 17 and recognized the family as a honoured supporter.

As disclosed in the National Philanthropy Day booklet, the cap-

tion reads, “For the past 18 years, Trevor and Lisa Morrison and their son Carter from Carlyle have been staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan (RMHC-SK).

“Their son Carter was born with achondroplasia, a type of dwarfism. The family found themselves in Saskatoon often for appointments

and surgeries for Carter. Carter is now 18 and has moved on from his time at RMHC-SK as he is now an adult.

“As a farewell and thank-you to the House, Trevor, Lisa, and their family hosted a Home Away from Home char-

ity golf tournament in Carlyle which raised over $20,000. for RMHC-SK. Today we honour Trevor and Lisa for

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Carlyle District Lions Club member Heather Vermeersch with student Leighton Thompson at the elementary school.

Photo by Gord Paulley

The Morrison family recently received the prestigious Ronald McDonald House honorary supporter award. Photo courtesy of the Morrison family

Moose Mountain Players wow the crowd at Kenosee

By Gord Paulley

The Moose Mountain Players performed to sold out crowds at the Kenosee Lake Rec Hall from Nov. 24-26.

Murder at the Pie Auction is a comedy written by Michael Druce in which the lead judge of a pie auction is murdered. The performance was highly interactive with the crowd and there were laughs and gasps from the audience. At the end of the performance, the murderer was revealed.

The Moose Mountain Players was formed just prior to the pandemic and in 2019 hosted two events. This is their third such performance. The group consists of around 25 local members, and it is their goal to showcase the many talented actors and actresses that reside in and around the Moose Mountains.

Robyn Roy co-directed the play together with Ben Dubois and she was extremely pleased at how the event went.

“The audiences were great, everyone was energetic, and the performances were electrifying,” said Roy.

“The Kenosee crew put on a tremendous show,” said Nicole Currie of Carlyle. “They kept the audi-

ence on their toes and had tears rolling down their faces as they were all laughing so hard. Each character, including the singing ladies, played their part to a tee and was fully engaging throughout the show.

“You couldn’t take your eyes off any of them. They had great little takes on the Moose Mountain area, which added to the humour. Congratulations to all who were a part of the show. It was a huge success, and we plan on being back every year.”

Heather Vermeersch of Kenosee Lake provided an in-depth review

of the show and was in attendance for all three days.

“The group did a fantastic job of telling the story of a murder at a pie auction,” said Vermeersch. “The scene was set at Kenosee Lake, and many local references were made throughout the production.

“Ben Dubois and Ron Bennett played the parts of Park CO’s Darrel and Darrel Junior. These two made quite a pair and did a great job of involving the audience.

“The cast was exceptional. Everyone took on the role of their character and added a flair and

style that kept you in stitches. The character of Pheobe Muffet, played by Shelly Kapell, the local paper editor, was a hoot. Pheobe was quite a lush and her actions and attempts to ‘land a man’ and get a story just kept getting more outrageous as the play progressed.

“Darren Swanson, in the role of Roger Crustworthy, brought Disco to life. He had the looks, the moves, and the attitude. He had some seriously funny lines that brought the house down!

“Terri Field was flawless in her portrayal of the uptight Felicity Hubbard. She had an air of

importance that added just the right amount of humour to the story.

“The French pastry judge Guy La Flour, played by Brian Rutten, was another notable character. His accent and actions were exceptional.

“We were thoroughly entertained by the horn playing of Clay Johnstone playing the role of Herb Carport. The choir sang renditions of disco songs which told the story of the characters and the play plots throughout the show. They had everyone clapping along.

“The costumes for all the characters were

great. It was clear that a lot of time and effort went into making sure everyone looked like they belonged in the disco era.

“You could talk about each actor individually because they all did a superb job of portraying someone unique and interesting in their own way. Together the cast brought the play to life, and you could tell they were having so much fun. They brought the house down every night.

“So much work goes into a production like this, and credit needs to go to Robyn Roy and Ben Dubois as co-directors. They are fantastic at adding local flavour and music to any production Moose Mountain Players does.

“If you missed it, you missed a great time and some amazing talent. Congratulations to the group.”

Proceeds from the three-day performance will be used to assist with various upgrades to the Kenosee Rec Hall including adding various stage accessories and lighting.

“We had a fabulous time and right now another production is being planned for the spring of 2023,” said Roy. “Thank you to everyone who attended.”

The cast of the Moose Mountain Players performing Murder at the Pie Auction. Photo submitted by Nicole Currie

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Another successful toy show and sale in Arcola

By Stephanie Zoer

The second annual Arcola Farm Toy Collectible Show and Sale is in the books.

On Nov. 26 and 27, at the Arcola Prairie Place Hall, hundreds of collectible tractors were on display and for sale.

Fifty-one tables were booked with 14 vendors. This was an increase from last year with 35 tables.

Every tractor one could think of was in Arcola, and around 500 patrons passed through the doors to check things out from all ages.

Also at the show were diecast toys and old collectible coins.

Upon entering the building, six raffle prizes

were up for grabs, and if one’s stomach grumbled

Donald Neugebauer from Creekside Farm Toys out of Regina has been collecting for 20 years but selling for around four years.

Neugebauer said it was an exceptional show and sale. He was pleased with the outcome of the weekend.

He also felt the great weather was an excellent factor with it being nice out.

Daryl Huber is another collector that came from White City.

He has been collecting since 2000 and has over 2,000 collector tractors.

Huber has a room in his home dedicated to his toys, with most of them

being displayed in cases and the original boxes.

He is starting to thin out his collection by selling duplicates.

The value of the toys increases with the condition of the article, the year and whether it has the original box.

Huber said it was an excellent show with an impressive set up, and the people are great.

Last year’s proceeds went to the Carlyle Food Bank, but this year the proceeds will go to the Carlyle and District Leisure Complex.

Blake Brownridge president of the Arcola Optimist Club believes the weekend was a success.

Cornerstone Theatre ready for annual production

Members of the Cornerstone Theatre have been rehearsing for Twentythree Scrooge Doo, which is this year’s musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol for the annual Dickens Village Festival.

The play is set in the gangster era of the 1920s, and you never know who might show up.

Twenty Three Scrooge Doo is on stage on Dec. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. It features many of the characters

from A Christmas Carol, but you’ll also see an appearance by Bonnie & Clyde, 1920s-style flapper girls and more.

“You have to see it, it’ll be the bee’s knees,” Doug Waldner wrote in a press release for the play.

a lunch was provided by the Manor Play Park.

Hundreds of collectible toy tractors were displayed at the Arcola Prairie Place Hall.

Photo by Stephanie Zoer

Ebeneezer Scrooge (played by Lane Easton), The Ghost of Jake Marley (Foster Warriner) and four 1920s-style Flapper Girls (Dianne Twietmeyer, Erica Armstong, Jessica Shirley and Megan McAuley) rehearse for the show. Photo courtesy of Doug Waldner

Let’s keep our holiday season safe this year

By Staff Sgt. Mike Shortland, Carlyle RCMP detachment commander

The holiday season is a perfect time to connect with friends and family to celebrate the special occasion and milestones of the past year.

The Carlyle RCMP would like to extend a warm season’s greetings to everyone and would also like to remind the public to stay safe, especially while driving this holiday season.

In addition to conducting increased police patrols throughout the month of December, the Carlyle RCMP is also participating in the National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day on Dec. 3. As the name suggests, this is an enforcement initiative throughout the entire country which will focus on the apprehension of impaired drivers. The public can expect to see an increased police presence on

this date in the form of traffic enforcement and sobriety check stops.

If apprehended, an impaired driver can face the following serious consequences:

•Arrest and the possibility of being lodged in police cells;

•Immediate driver’s licence suspension;

•Vehicle impoundment;

•Fines and penalties;

•Court dates;

•A criminal record;

•Increased insurance premiums; and

•A possible jail sentence

Impaired driving is a serious criminal offence and is the leading criminal cause of death in Canada. This statistic is particularly tragic as it is also entirely preventable.

If you plan on, or are likely to, consume alcohol or cannabis, please plan ahead to arrange a designated driver, or call a friend or loved one to give you a safe ride home.

Safe Driving Week offers valuable reminders

National Safe Driving Week is Dec. 1-7, and the Canada Safety Council, in partnership with the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada, want to remind you that focus on the road while behind the wheel is a must.

“It might be said that automation tools such as navigation apps in a vehicle help reduce driver anxiety and therefore can help a person focus on safe driving,” said Gareth Jones, president and CEO of the Canada Safety Council.

“And while that is true, these tools can also contribute to distraction behind the wheel when not used

as intended. When used as a crutch, rather than assistance, these technologies can quickly become problematic.”

According to a 2017 study from the University of Utah, test subjects took on average 40 seconds to program navigation into an in-vehicle information system. This was deemed the most distracting of the four tasks measured, the other three tasks included making a call, sending a text message and tuning the radio.

While stationary, this is a non-issue, however, a 2020 poll by the Canadian Automobile Association re-

vealed that 47 per cent of Canadians admitted to programming navigation while driving.

Any task that takes focus off the road increases the likelihood of a collision. Property damage and increased insurance premiums, to say nothing of injury and fatality, are simply not worth the risk.

Here are some tips on how to safely navigate away from distraction behind the wheel:

•Program your navigation before departure. At 90 kilometres per hour, taking your eyes off the road for

five seconds is the equivalent of travelling the full length of a standard football field. •Program your destination ahead of time so it does not become an issue while on the road.

Get a passenger to help guide you. The auditory cues on navigation apps can be distracting.

Additionally, some apps actively draw your attention to them, prompting the driver to confirm presence of law enforcement or a collision. To eliminate these distractions, ask a passenger to direct you and leave the navigation tool muted.

If you do not have a passenger on board, be cognizant of where your attention is being directed and ensure that there are no competing interests to your focus on driving.

•Leave the phone alone. The best solution, of course, is to leave your phone alone

entirely while behind the wheel. Familiarize yourself with your destination ahead of time, using a tool like Google Street View. Knowing the area and directions will enable you to keep your focus entirely on the road, and to keep alert so you won’t miss your destination.

Remember, there is never a good excuse for driving while impaired, so please don’t take the risk this holiday season.

Impaired drivers can be reported to the Carlyle RCMP by calling 306-453-6707, or in case of an emergency, by calling 911.

Carlyle Curling Club holds successful youth clinic

By Gord Paulley

Over 40 young curlers participated in a youth clinic on Monday night at the Carlyle Curling Club.

Two sessions were held, one for the 10-andunder age group, and one for the older students. The event concluded with an adult and family open house.

Rachel Erickson was the head instructor. This 23-year-old curler hails from Maryfield and now lives in Manor. Erickson is presently the lead for Chelsey Carey’s rink and will be competing to rep-

resent Manitoba at the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

Erickson was impressed with the number of students that attended the event.

“The kids were interested, willing to learn, and happy to be on the ice. The Town of Carlyle has the potential to develop some great curling talent.”

Mike Lothian is the treasurer of the club and is pleased with how the season has started.

“Regular high school curling has begun, and the students are coming out two days a week,”

said Lothian. “Elementary school curling begins next week. The club really wishes to thank teachers Amy Rutten and Natalie Bloomfield for spearheading the school curling.”

The Carlyle Curling Club hosted its first women’s bonspiel in years over the weekend with 12 rinks participating. Regular curling has commenced with games being played on both Monday and Thursday nights.

“The curling season is now upon us and our year has started out on the right foot,” said Lo-

thian. “Presently we have five bonspiels scheduled, starting off with

the annual Boxing Day fun-spiel. Everyone is welcome at the Carlyle

Nine games results in lots of goals in the Big Six

The Big Six Hockey League had a full slate of nine games on the weekend.

The Carnduff Red Devils went into Carlyle and doubled up the Cougars 6-3 in a game between two teams that were unbeaten heading into the contest.

Cooper Fox opened the scoring for Carlyle, but Matthew Plews scored twice in the first and added another in the second, while Brandon Task also scored in the middle frame to give the Red Devils a 4-1 lead through two periods.

Justin Hollinger and Tanner Reynolds scored for Carnduff in the third, while Jon Gaudet and Austin Bourhis had goals for Carlyle in the final frame.

Cody Dumaine was in goal for Carnduff, and Ryan Kulyk and Zane Winter shared Carlyle’s goaltending duties.

Also on Friday, the Moosomin Rangers upended the Bienfait Coalers 8-3. Ryan Curzon and Jordan Ross scored for Bienfait in the opening three minutes of the game, but then Moosomin took over with three goals by Carter Sawchuk, two by Dawson Springer, and individual markers by Drayson Skulmoski, Bud Holloway and Monty Driver.

Wyatt Garagan had Bienfait’s other goal.

Kyler Beckett (Moosomin) and Colin Quennelle (Bienfait) were the goalies.

The Wawota Flyers defeated the Arcola-Kisbey Combines 12-2. Jesse Gabrielle scored 14 seconds into the game and finished with four goals and three assists on the night. Dylan Lamontagne and Jordan Fox had two goals each, while Ayden Lawless, Brady Dinwoodie, Devin

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Stewart and Corey Ratt also scored.

Reece Kent and Maverick Gusikoski had the Combines’ goals.

Zach Lees was in goal for Wawota, while Zac Eaton and Evan Hauber shared the Combines’ goaltending duties.

The Redvers Rockets knocked off the Kipling-Windthorst Oil Kings 7-3. Jordon Miller scored twice for the Rockets, and Bradey Fidierchuk, Craig Gaudet, Presten Kopeck, Colby Potapinski and Braeden Magotiaux also scored.

James Schaeffer, Brandon Munro and Quentin Sproat had the Oil Kings’ goals.

Thomas Bauche (Redvers) and Austin Toth (Kipling-Windthorst) were in goal.

Four games were played on Saturday. The Rangers handed the Red Devils their first loss in seven games this season in a 9-7 decision. Holloway scored twice, while Springer, Sawchuk, Drew Schiller, Jevon Schwean, Paul Stapleton, Blake Ras-

muson and Brayden Nabholz also scored for Moosomin.

Devon Carriere and Ben Hiltz each scored twice for Carnduff, while Trevor Geiger, Braden Dumaine and Tanner Reynolds had the other Red Devils’ goals.

Cody Dumaine (Carnduff ) and Levi Horn (Moosomin) were the goalies.

The Combines suffered another 12-2 defeat, this time against the Rockets. Kenton Miller had four goals in the romp, and John Potapinski and Braeden Magotiaux each scored twice. Gaudet, Justin Perreaux, Oliver Poirier and Jordon Miller also scored.

Lucas Fleck and Austin Fleck had the Combines’ goals.

Robbie Boutin was in goal for Redvers, and Zac Eaton was the Combines’ goaltender.

The Midale Mustangs routed the Oil Kings 9-3. Steven Lindenbach and Devon Johnson each finished with hat tricks for Midale. Connor Burk scored twice and Austin Russell had a goal.

Munro, Drew Czerwonka and Dan Loffler scored for the Oil Kings.

Toth was in goal for the Oil Kings, and Talen King was the Mustangs’ goalie.

The Yellow Grass Wheat Kings picked up their first win of the season in a 4-3 overtime victory over Wawota. Conor Lafoy scored the winner 1:59 into the extra frame.

All of the other goals came in the first period.

Ethan Klebeck, Jesse Watson and Dylan Frey scored for the Wheat Kings.

Gabrielle scored twice and Devin Stewart also scored for Wawota.

Sunday’s lone game saw the Coalers edge the Cougars 5-4 in a shootout. Klae Bayda scored twice for Bienfait and also had the shootout winner.

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Garagan notched the other Coalers’ goals.

Jon Gaudet had two goals for Carlyle. Billy Greenwood and Nathan Deck had the other tallies.

Zack Miller was in goal for Bienfait, while Landon Audet was the Carlyle goalie.

Eight games are on the docket for the upcoming weekend. The Oxbow Huskies – the lone unbeaten team left in the league – will host the Rockets on Dec. 2. Also scheduled are the Red Devils at the Flyers, the Mustangs at the Oil Kings and the Coalers at the Rangers.

The games on Dec. 3 are the Flyers at the Mustangs, the Oil Kings at the Cougars, and the Huskies at the Red Devils. The lone game for Dec. 4 is the Coalers at the Wheat Kings.

All games are to start at 8 p.m.

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Rachel Erickson, far right, was the lead instructor at the Carlyle Curling Club youth clinic. Photo by Gord Paulley

Golf simulators installed at the Redvers Golf Club

By Gord Paulley

The Redvers Golf Club has completed the installation of two new Uneekor Golf Simulators at their clubhouse.

“I have been on the board for several years and the president since 2016,” said Craig Gaudet. “For years we have been talking about installing a simulator but never got around to it. The golf course has had two consecutive profitable years during COVID-19 and this year our board decided to proceed.”

The 2,000-squarefoot clubhouse has a seating capacity of 80, and, more important-

ly, 12 feet high ceilings. Gaudet and the board started to look at some options and a contact in Calgary referred them to a Uneekor representative in California.

“All of the reviews on the Uneekor product were great and we decided to purchase two,” said Gaudet. “While it reduces our seating capacity, the golf course will be able to stay open in the winter and remain profitable.”

The simulators have now been installed and operate effortlessly. The swing camera is mounted on the ceiling and can measure distance, velocity, height of shot, and ball spin. The different

courses included in the package can be adjusted for degree of difficulty, wind and putting speed.

There is a ball tracer, and the camera can also analyze your swing plane. Even machine-generated

voice commentary is provided, which was found to be honest.

The Redvers clubhouse was constructed in 2013 and includes a fully-operational kitchen which is licensed. The course

has undergone several improvements over the past few years, including lengthening its yardage and adding hazards. Three cart sheds that can hold five golf carts each were constructed in 2021.

The course has smooth and sloping grass greens which are kept in excellent shape. The Redvers golf club has a solid membership base and attracts golfers from all over southeast Saskatchewan and southwest Manitoba.

“On December 5th, we plan on starting up both our men’s and ladies’ leagues which will give you the option of golfing either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesdays. We

will be open to the public Thursdays to Sundays with hours yet to be determined,” said Gaudet. “Please watch for details on our Facebook page.”

Along with Gaudet, the golf course executive consists of vice-president Jeremy Rintoul and secretary-treasurer Stephanie Zelionka. The club is active and growing with 11 members on the board.

“The Redvers Golf Club is really excited to have installed these simulators. They are a lot of fun and will keep everyone active and ‘in the swing of things’ all year long. Come on out and give it a try. You won’t be disappointed,” said Gaudet.

Annual Moose Mountain Karate Tournament in Carlyle

By Gord Paulley

Seventy competitors participated in the 28th annual Moose Mountain Karate Tournament, held Nov. 25 and 26 at the Gordon F. Kells High School gymnasium.

The male and female attendees came from many Saskatchewan and Manitoba communities, including Carlyle, Regina, Saskatoon, Weyburn, Hamiota, Boissevain and Melita.

Kevin Dyck is a sandan, which is a third-degree black belt, and one of the local instructors.

“This is our first tournament that we have hosted since 2019. It is always held on the last weekend of Nov-

ember. We were honoured to have sensei Denis Labbe, a ninth-degree black belt, in attendance from Ontario. He is also president of the Shintana Wado Kai Karate Federation.”

The tournament started with a clinic on Nov. 25 with the 11 and under age group, followed by the older competitors. Advanced training techniques and drills were taught that

were suitable to each age group and skill level.

The official bow-in ceremony took place at 10 a.m. on Nov. 26. The black belts competed first, followed by the kyu belt (col-

oured belt) divisions from white up to brown. The tournament is a friendly competition and is used to showcase and develop the talents and skills of the participants.

Dyck and Jayson Humphries are the only two third-degree black belts that belong to the Moose Mountain Karate Club. Humphries is the head sensei and was successor to long-time head sensei Rathe Mokelky.

“Our karate club is back on track after two years of pandemic restrictions,” said Dyck. “We meet every Tuesday night at the dojo, which is located just north of Highway 13 besides Living Skies Crossfit. We have had many younger students join this year and our membership has increased steadily. If anyone is interested, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our club.”

Craig Gaudet is eager to have new golf simulators installed at the Redvers Golf Club. Photo by Gord Paulley

Pictured is a group photo from the Friday night 12 and up workout. At the far left is sensei Dennis Labbe, who has his ninth-degree black belt. Picture submitted by Kevin Dyck

Craft show held at Stoughton Central School

By Stephanie Zoer

A craft and trade show was held at Stoughton Central School on Nov. 26 by the school community council.

This was the first one held since 2019 due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place.

Kendra Gibson, a member of the SCC, said they had 24 vendors having a wide range of homemade crafts, all for the Christmas season.

Vendors were mostly locals coming from Estevan, Carlyle, Corning and area.

Three companies donated raffle prizes and vendors each supplied

a small item to create a large basket of gifts.

The soup kitchen had a wide range of homemade soups, which were made and donated to the kitchen along with homemade buns.

All the proceeds from the luncheon will go directly to the breakfast program at the school.

The craft show ran from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and approximately 150 people came through the doors.

Each vendor carefully placed their items to create a festive-looking display.

Among the items available were sewn blankets, quilted runners, crocheted items,

macramé, wreaths, framed wall hangings, photography, artwork and baking.

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were available, along with Mary Kay cosmetics, Tupperware, Young Living Oils, Norwex and Scentsy.

Weekly report from the Wawota area

Submitted by Myrna Olson

Word has been received of the passing of Doug Heasman on Nov. 16. He passed away at the Pasqua Hospital at the age of 77 years.

He was raised by his grandparents Tommy and Ethel Taylor on the passing of his mother Rae (Taylor) Heasman.

Sympathy to the Taylor cousins in the area.

Victor and Kelsey Silvis and family, who have spent the last several months here, have returned to Mexico. They are Cher Badger’s daughter and sonin-law and grandchildren.

Lori Kemmer from Watrous recently visited with her mother Kay Dorrance and sister Rhonda Dorrance.

The congregation of the Maryfield and the Wawota United Churches joined together at Wawota on Sunday for a joint service. Following the noon luncheon, a Cross Roads meeting was held.

Deb Saville and Saundra Corkish motored to Medicine Hat, Alta., recently. Deb stayed to visit and Saundra’s grandson,

Chad Corkish, picked her up and took her to Calgary. In Calgary, she visited with brother Harold and Elaine Graham, Sheldon and Kathy Graham, Ryan and Robynn Brooks and her great-grandson Freddie (who was born this past summer). Deb and Saundra since returned home.

Joan Gartner of Montreal visited with her

Reclaimed jewelry, painted electrical covers and hand-crafted mugs, rings made from pennies, candles, bath

parents, George and Suzanne Eisler, last week.

The Wawota Public Library’s Book Club met at the Village Inn. The book they discussed was Nothing Daunted by Dorothy Wickenden. It was the story of two New York socialites who travel to Colorado to teach school and their many adventures.

A funeral service was

booms, and snacks or canning were also available.

There was a vast range for everyone. Tickets were sold for a quilt made by the Stoughton Crossroads Quilt and Taylor Park Estates also had a booth.

According to Gibson, it was a fantastic day. They raised over $500 for the breakfast program and $1,200 for other school needs.

This event is to be held again on Nov. 26, 2023.

Gibson said, “We appreciate all the vendors, donations and patrons that came and supported the school.”

held at the Wawota Town Hall on Nov. 26 for Betty Walker. She passed away at the age of 93 years. She leaves her daughter, Valerie (Gordon ) Van Dresar and son Richard (Karen) Ketcheson and their families.

It was erroneously reported last week that Trinity, Presley and Cassidy White have moved to Qu’Appelle.

The Stoughton Community Council held a craft and trade show at the Stoughton Central School. Photo by Stephanie Zoer

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Ernest Philip Chicoine at his home in Redvers, Saskatchewan on November 21, 2022.

Joe was born on his parent’s family farm northeast of Storthoaks on January 16, 1941 to Lucien and Louise Chicoine. Dad was the 4th of 9 children.

Early on, Dad worked on his family farm and enjoyed reffing hockey. He met and married the love of his life Rose Marie Revet on April 27th, 1968. Shortly after dad took a job doing road construction. During this time, they welcomed 2 children, Donald and Tammy. In January of 1976 he took a job as the maintenance man at the Redvers Health Centre. It was during this time that they welcomed their third child Murray. Dad worked at the hospital for 25 years until he retired. Never one to stop working he then started his own carpentry business which was his true passion. He did large and small jobs and was a true Jack of all Trades. He continued working until his health made him slow down. He did small jobs for family and friends right until the end. Everyone knew where to go. He will be truly missed.

Joe was predeceased by his parents Lucian and Louise Chicoine, his siblings Gilberte (Pritchard), Laurent, Leo, and Raymond.

Joe is leaving behind his loving wife Rose Marie; their children, Donald (Francine), Tammy (Mike) and Murray (Eric) and Lola (their fur child). He also leaves behind many grandchildren: Sarah, Kyla, Tiara, Kalika, Dallin, Dalton, Sabrina, Julian and Seth and 3 great grandchildren. Joe will be missed by his sisters, Madeleine (Roger Revet), Emilie (Edmond Revet), Alice (Barry Fitzpatrick) and Rosaline (Jack Basinger) as well many nieces and nephews.

We would like to thank Hall Funeral Service for their exceptional service. It has been greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank everyone for the calls, messages, cards, visits, food and flowers. It has all meant so much to us.

Joe’s wishes were to not have a formal funeral at this time. We will be holding a celebration of life for him at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Redvers & District Community Health Foundation Inc., PO Box 766, Redvers, SK S0C 2H0 in memory of Joe.

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By Edel Cowan

I noticed an obituary for Eugene Bender, formerly of Virden, Man., but was raised in the Sinclair area and attended Dannevirke Church.

He passed away Nov. 15 at the age of 83 at Brandon Regional Health Centre. He leaves behind his wife Betty, four children – Carla, Michael, Erica and Troy and their families. His funeral was Nov. 26 at Virden United Church. Condolences are extended to all family members.

The Alida community extends condolences to the family of Helen Gervais, who passed away Nov. 19 at the Regina General Hospital at the age of 97 years. She is survived by her three children – Randy (Jeanne), Bryan (Darlene) and Leanne (Dave) Sauder –10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She will be missed by her siblings and in-laws, as well as numerous extended families. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Octave, other siblings and three grandsons. A celebration of her life will take place Dec. 3 at Redvers Roman Catholic Church with a private family interment at Dannevirke Cemetery at a later date.

The Alida community extends sincere sympathy to Gloria Girard and the Girard family on the passing of her husband Dave Ince on Nov. 24 at Sylvan Lake, Alta. Gloria and Dave lived in Alida a few years ago. No further arrangements are known at this time.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Dianne (Ernest) Lemieux and Kathy (Alan) Arthur on the death of their sister Ella Thomson of Winnipeg, who died Nov. 24 at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her parents, Pete and Esther Sorensen and husband Jack.

Faye Walker visited in Saskatoon with her family the Nickels on Nov. 22, attended her granddaughters’ Claire and Piper choir concert, and returned home on Nov. 26.

Shelly Cowan and daughter Ainsley spent American Thanksgiving with the Nilsen family in Minot, N.D., from Nov. 24-27.

The Lisette Dubuc Memorial Bingo Fundraiser will be at Alida Hall on Dec. 2. There will also be a Chinese auction and a silent auction throughout the evening, as well as a beer gardens. The Alida Rec. Board members appreciate the generous donations that they received for this event.

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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.

Wawota District Lions Club salutes members

By Gord Paulley

The Wawota District Lions Club recently held their regular monthly meeting and inducted four new members into their club.

Tyson Puskas and Jordan Fox were added, sponsored by Dean Horvath, while Joel Carpenter was the sponsor for new members Donovan Durksen and Brayden Hall.

Several Wawota members achieved major milestones for consecutive years of service and were awarded with coveted chevrons. Ten-year pins were presented to Kelly Brimner, Joel Carpenter and Wade Easton. Dean Horvath was acknowledged for 15 years of service and Jeff Engle for 20. Phil

Birnie, Doug Carpenter and Neil Weatherald received their 25-year awards.

Norm Oliver received his 40-year pin and long-time member Lion Phil Weatherald has been a member for 50.

The Wawota Lions are very active and currently have several projects on the go. Their annual senior’s supper will be held in early December with over 150 expected to be served.

A bonspiel is scheduled for mid-December and a snowmobile rally is being planned for January.

The Wawota District Lions Club was chartered in 1965 and has 34 active members. It has a monthly supper meeting, which is held on the fourth Wednesday at the town’s legion

branch. Dale Hewitt is the president, Shawn Murray the secretary and Doug Carpenter the treasurer. The club

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