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Plan. Prepare. Practice: Preparing for a local emergency

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Volunteer firefighters from Carlyle Fire and Rescue are pictured here during a training exercise in which the local fire department honed their skills during a simulated emergency. During a recent seminar held in Carlyle - which focused on local and individual emergency preparedness - Emergency Management Officer Brent Stillwell, Martine Stillwell of The Co-operators Insurance and Lorri Matthewson of Solomon-Matthewson Consulting at the event, which was sponsored by the Town of Carlyle and the R.M. of Moose Mountain. Check page 3 for more information on the Emergency Preparedness meeting which was held on May 24.

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Plan. Prepare. Practice.: Preparing for a local emergency Lynne Bell

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The Town of Carlyle and the R.M. of Moose Mountain are proactively preparing a community emergency plan - and they want area residents and business owners to follow their lead.

“To the best of the community’s ability, the Town and the R.M. are prepared for an area-wide emergency,” says Lorri Matthewson of SolomonMatthewson Consulting. “But no matter where you live, there is simply not enough staff to assist every person in a community emergency situation, so as a community, we have to help ourselves and each other.”

Matthewson - along with Emergency Management Officer Brent Stillwell and Martine Stillwell of The Co-operators Insurance - conducted a free seminar entitled ‘Plan. Prepare. Practice.’ on Thursday, May 24 in Carlyle on community, business, and individual emergency preparedness. Attendees were informed about the Community Safety Plan for the Town of Carlyle and the R.M. of Moose Mountain (co-sponsors of the event) and also learned about what local residents could do to prepare their families, properties, and businesses in the event of a large-scale emergency such as a toranado, flooding or fire.

Emergency Management Officer for both the Town of Carlyle and the R.M. of Moose Mountain, Brent Stillwell says: “My main concerns for our local area would be a tornado or hazardous spills. But as we’ve learned from Slave Lake and Fort Mac, fire is always a concern. Those are just a few things that can turn into a community-wide emergency pretty quickly.”

Martine Stillwell agrees, adding that although many emergencies cannot be prevented, the effects of such events can be minimized by: “Insurance preparation for individuals and insurance preparation for businesses.”

“The most important thing you can do from an insurance standpoint is to get to know what’s on your insurance policy,” says Martine. “Know what you are covered for - and remember, they are living policies that can be changed to suit your circumstances.”

“Another thing that’s really important is to make sure your insurance company has your updated cell phone number and email address, because in the event of a community emergency, that’s how your insurance provider will get information out to you.”

“There are some other things homeowners and business owners can do to prepare,” adds Martine.

“Take photos of documents like your birth certificate, passport, health card and have those numbers handy. If they’re stored somewhere like on your cellphone, that will help a lot if you’re displaced from your home. Do a personal property inventory - room by room - there are forms available to download or even take photos of each room. Put it on a memory stick and put it in your safe deposit box.”

“A lot of these things are pretty simple, but in an emergency, the better you’re prepared, the easier it will be to deal with - and that goes for both residents

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Lorri Matthewson of Solomon-Matthewson Consulting, Emergency Management Officer Brent Stillwell, and Martine Stillwell of The Co-operators Insurance are pictured prior to a free seminar the trio gave on local emergency preparedness, Thursday, May 24 at the Happy Gang Centre in Carlyle. The event was sponsored by the Town of Carlyle and the R.M. of Moose Mountain. and businesses.”

Brent says that in the event of an emergency in the Town of Carlyle, plans are in place, but residents must recognize that there are simply not enough emergency responders to carry out a large-scale evacuation without the cooperation and assistance of local residents.

“There are 1,500 people in town,” he says. “And right now there are 24 to 30 firefighters at any given time. We have 5 or 6 trucks available, so it’s pretty clear that we can’t possibly be everywhere.”

“Logistically, it’s just not possible, so we need people to help themselves, help their families and help their neighbours.”

“In a rural area like ours, communities the same size as us will be the first to help us and we have reciprocal agreements with a lot of them,” explains Brent. “But that still means that our closest help is a half an hour away and even STARS is an hour away, so it’s important that people stay informed and follow instructions from the Town.”

“Another thing I would add is please don’t take photos of an emergency situation and post them on social media,” he says. “There are privacy issues - especially if there are casualities – and it also gets in the way of the work that first responders do.”

“There will be updates and information on the Town of Carlyle’s Facebook page and website and these are set up to carry notifications for both the Town and the R.M.,” says Matthewson. “And in an emergency situation, that’s the best way to use social media.”

“When you have to evacuate, notification is attempted, but not guaranteed,” she continues. “And it may mean people going door-to-door. But it’s really important to help those who may not be online. As

Brent said, our emergency responders will deal with the worst things first and it’s impossible for them to evacuate everyone. We have to help each other in a situation like that.”

“There will be evacuation routes and other information updates,” adds Matthewson. “And although things can change in an emergency, right now, the Town of Carlyle and area’s go-to place is Prairie Place in Arcola, unless otherwise noted.”

Matthewson says that if a resident is out of town during an emergency, the free Sask Alerts app will notify users of emergencies in their communities wherever they are. “I’ve personally found it really helpful,” she says. “But there are a lot of things we as individuals and as members of a community can do to prepare for an emergency.”

“You can prepare a safety kit, have copies of your prescriptions, Have some cash, make sure you have a full tank of gas in your vehicle, and have a filter or tablets that will make drinking water potable.

There are lists avaiable and you’ll probably need a suitcase or a hockey bag to store it, but it’s worth it.”

“You also need a plan in place for your pets, because a lot of shelters can’t take them, due to people’s allergies and other concerns.”

“It’s a lot to consider,” says Matthewson. “The Town of Carlyle and the R.M. are working hard to have an emergency plan and a communication method which will give residents of our community information that is relevant and bot contradictory.”

“For our part, we can help our community by doing our best to take individual responsibility in order to prepare ourselves and to help our neighbours in the event of an emergency.”

“It’s all about the community helping each other.”

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Learning for Life: GFK’s Student Leadership Team Lynne Bell

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The Student Leadership Team (SLT) at Carlyle’s Gordon F. Kells High School gives students from grades seven to 12 the opportunity to learn skills they will use throughout their lifetimes - while having fun and serving their school.

This year, under the leadership of GFK teacher, Brittany Smoliak, members of the 20-strong student organization have participated in the provincial student leadership conference in Maple Creek, both organized and hosted large and small fundraising events and are currently in the process of raising money to send a student delegation to the national conference this fall in Waterloo, Ontario.

“We’re very close to our (fundraising) goal,” says Smoliak. “We’re grateful for the generous donations from the Carlyle Lions Club, the School Community Council and so many local businesses and individuals who support and sponsor SLT and the events we hold, like our recent barbeque at the school.”

Derrick Edwards, store manager at Carlyle’s Southern Plains Co-op grocery store says Co-op’s support is “a good investment.”

“Co-op is happy to support and see leadership in our community,” adds Edwards. “We need future leaders for tomorrow.”

Smoliak says the SLT focuses on allowing young members to develop skills that will benefit them during and after their high school careers.

“We’ve done everything from purchasing a popcorn machine for the school to planning on sending some of our senior members to Waterloo,” says Smoliak. “ The kids do a lot of regular spirit-building and day-to-day fundraising activities at the school, too. But a big part of what we do is give the kids the chance to learn and implement skills that will serve them beyond the classroom.”

“I can say this with confidence, because I’ve really seen them grow,” she says. “This is my first year with SLT and I love it. I’ve learned a lot myself. It’s a good way to get to know the kids outside of the classroom.”

“And for me, I’ve found that organizing a large event is different from organizing a classroom.”

“But there’s also the spirit-building things such as giving back, raising money for good causes and supporting their school.”

Pictured (l-r) are: GFK teacher and Student Leadership Team facilitator Brittany Smoliak and SLT members Sydney Flynn and Makenna Morrison. The trio are pictured at a barbeque the club hosted at Gordon F. Kells High School in Carlyle. Staff photos by Lynne Bell

and the speakers are really inspirational.”

Mackenna Morrison is one of the Gordon F. Kells SLT members who is raising money in the hopes of attending this year’s conference in Waterloo. She also attended the national event in Halifax in 2015.

“It was amazing,” says Morrison. “It was so much fun to meet people from all across the country. We were billeted and that kind of took me out of my comfort zone, but I really, really enjoyed the whole experience.”

Parent Vicki Flynn says SLT is a potential positive for any student, adding: “I’ve seen (sughter) Sydney’s leadership skills really grow as a result of SLT. She’s willingly taken on more responsibility and I credit Mrs. Smoliak’s leadership for a lot of that. (Mrs. Smoliak) has a great personality and the kids really respond to her positivity and encouragement.”

“I’m just really proud of them all,” adds Flynn. “It’s great that the kids are working for and getting involved with their school.”

“They’re great kids,” sums up Smoliak. “Organizing events and everything they do and learn when they participate in SLT translates into skills they can use in the real world. We also try to use positive change to inspire our school community and later for the kids, the world.”

“It really is learning for life.”

To learn more or to support Gordon F. Kells High School’s Student Leadership The Student Leadership Team (SLT) - led by teacher Britanny Smoliak - recently held a Paint Night at Gordon F. Kells High School Team, contact Brittany in Carlyle. The event was just one of the fundraisers the club has held this year to raise money for school projects and a trip to the Smoliak at: (306)national student leadership conference in Waterloo, Ontario this fall.

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“This fall, we went to the provincial conference in Maple Creek,” says Smoliak. “It’s similar to the national conference, but on a smaller scale. The students and the advisors each do their own things, so we’re all learning new things which will benefit the group as a whole.”

SLT member Anna Doty agrees. “I’ve heard from other students that the Waterloo conference is the trip of a lifetime,” she says. “Everyone should be able to travel and learn leadership skills. The things I’m learning from (SLT) are really helping me to put myself out there.”

“It’s given me time management skills and it helps you stay organized so you can accomplish what you need to do,” says member Sydney Flynn.

“Besides the national conference in Waterloo, there have been provincial conferences. I’ve been to those conferences in Shellbrook and Weyburn

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Prairie Dog Drive-In invites community to Memorial Night, June 3 Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

The Boutin family owners of Carlyle’s Prairie Dog Drive-In - invite anyone wishing to honour a loved one who has passed on to join them at the drive-in, Saturday, June 3 for their third annual Memorial Night.

“It’s our third annual Memorial Night,” says Ray Boutin. “We started the event in 2015 to mark our dad’s passing. Dad - Lionel Boutin – loved to pass the time at the theatre in his later years meeting and greeting people. He was always tickled by the flow of people coming through the gate and would often greet folks as they were waiting in line.”

“We invite people to email a picture of their

loved one whom we will include in the (movie) intermission slide show and we’ll allow time for folks to light and release a Chinese lantern at intermission with the assistance of members of Carlyle Fire and Rescue.”

“Lanterns can be purchased beforehand at The Pearl Boutique in Carlyle or at the theatre that evening,” adds Boutin. “All of the proceeds plus matching donations from Halls Funeral Services, McGeough Zepick Law Office and Performance Realty will be donated to the Mya Fehrenbach Memorial Fund, Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge, Carlyle Fire and Rescue and the Kenosee Boys and Girls Camp.”

“Last year, we had a great turnout,” he says.

“And the year before -on

our first Memorial Night - we had close to 100 lanterns released. People were really touched and every year, we have people from so many communities in our area and beyond attend.”

“We were overwhelmed by the response and I’d like to think that Lionel would have been smiling, because we’d filled the place.”

This year’s Memorial Night Movie is Beauty and the Beast. Gates open at 8:15 p.m.

To honour a loved one by projecting a photo of them on the Prairie Dog screen during the movie’s intermission, please email or text a photo of your loved one, along with their name and memorial dates to: boutin.simone@gmail. com or (306)-577-5031.

Deadline for photos is noon, Saturday, June 3.

Stoughton Branch Library hosting BBQ and book sale Kelly Running Observer Staff

The Stoughton Branch Library is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, June 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Being held just outside the library will be a BBQ and book sale, as well as donated raffle items and a silent auction.

The BBQ is set to be either a hamburger or hotdog and a drink for $5. Draws for the raffle and silent auction will take place at 7:30 p.m.

A book sale is being held in conjunction with the BBQ, but is available to be browsed through Tuesday, June 13, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Thursday, June 15, the book sale is being held between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. as well as from 2 p.m. through to the end of the BBQ at 8 p.m. The book sale will also continue through Friday, June 16, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Their efforts are being directed towards the many programs the Stoughton Library hosts: Preschool Story Hour, Children’s and Adult Crafts and Programs, Aboriginal Storytelling, Teas, and more. The funds raised will also go towards craft supplies, as well as new books, movies, and games.

“Our success results

from the loyal dedication and hard work of many volunteers, businesses and foundations who support the library,” Erin Archibald, Chair of the Stoughton Library Board, explained.

Thus, with the help of the community, the library can remain a hub of various forms of education and entertainment in Stoughton.

New hours at the Stoughton library will be starting Friday, June 12: Tuesday: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Carlyle’s Prairie Dog Drive-In will hold its third annual Memorial Night, Saturday, June 3 at the Prairie Dog Drive-In. The event began as a way for the Boutin family to honour the memory of their father and grandfather, Lionel Boutin and has become a popular event which welcomes attendees from throughout area communities and beyond.

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Counting and cultivating blessings

By Linda Wegner This week has been most delightful for several reasons: first, the sun shone and there was no rain; second, Hubby and I enjoyed brief but special times with outof-town family members.

The hiatus from our every day routine included a rare visit who with our nephew from the prairies who spent an event-filled twenty four hours renewing his acquaintance with us.

Our son and his wife left the prairies several decades ago mean-

ing opportunities to get together were limited; it was soul-satisfying to watch them interact.

Then, just a few hours after he left, my brother and his wife arrived from central British Columbia. We’ve walked and talked and shared meals and memories together. Even as I write this I look forward to extracting all the joy we can from the last few hours they have left before they return home.

Even the pile of laundry calling for action tomorrow evokes the fragrant memory of family.

I realize that we’re blessed in having family to enjoy because not everyone does; for some, memories are dark ones filled with instances of abuse or estrangement.

In other cases happy memories have been achieved at the cost of painful conflict resolution and much asking for and receiving of forgiveness. The tragedy of families, organizations and churches torn apart by animosity and anger is all too common.

Although I usually keep Scripture references concise, I’m including

this lengthier admonition from the psalmist David as a reminder of what’s really important in life.

“How wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and sisters get along! It’s like costly anointing oil flowing down head and beard, flowing down Aaron’s beard, flowing down the collar of his priestly robes. It’s like the dew on Mount Hermon flowing down the slopes of Zion. Yes, that’s where God commands the blessing, ordains eternal life.” Psalm 133:1-3

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Awaiting the gift of life Kelly Running Observer Staff

It was on Sept. 2, 2016, that The Observer shared a story about a woman from Saskatchewan, Charlotte L’Oste-Brown of Regina, who had been waiting fourteen years for a phone call saying that an organ donor would be giving her the gift of life. L’Oste-Brown’s lungs were slowly failing due to polymyositis, which then triggered pulmonary fibrosis – a thickening of tissues between the lungs’ air sacs. Her long wait has come to a happy end and The Observer has been told she received a double lung transplant earlier this month. She has now begun the road of recovery following the surgery; The Observer will catch up with L’OsteBrown when she’s ready for an interview, but until then we wish her the best in her recovery.

The following article has been edited, but is the one which ran on Sept. 2, 2016, regarding L’OsteBrown’s story waiting for that phone call which would change her life and reiterates the importance of organ donation – the gift of life.

Fourteen years can seemingly go by quickly for the average person, but for someone diagnosed with a terminal illness, one that’s only cure is an organ transplant, the waiting can draw out these years. Although it hasn’t been an easy fourteen years, Charlotte L’Oste-Brown of Regina, has a positive outlook on life and continues to look forward as she awaits someone to give her the gift of life, the gift of lungs.

She lives her life while waiting for a phone call, one which will see her ushered onto a plane destined for the city of Edmonton, the city where her transplant will be done. Yet, L’Oste-Brown isn’t one to sit idly by - in fact she’s never been someone to just wait around – so, despite life’s obstacles she has embarked on a new mission in life. She was given confirmation that she should pursue advocating on behalf of organ donation after a conversation with the regional director of the Canadian Transplant Association who encouraged her to tell her story; one that brings awareness to the province’s dismal numbers regarding organ and tissue donations.

L’Oste-Brown had been living in Hazenmore, SK, where she operated a successful greenhouse business and was busy being the mother of two active girls. She always found herself busy with life: coaching, dedicating time to the local school board, and enjoying an overall active lifestyle.

Her lifestyle was completely altered in June 2003 when she was forced to slow down. She knew something was wrong one morning when her breathing had become laboured. Was it allergies and her surroundings? In September of 2003 she discovered it was something more as she was given a diagnosis of polymyositis - a disease which attacks connective tissue causing inflammation and degeneration of the muscles. The polymyositis then triggered pulmonary fibrosis, which is the thickening of tissues

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between the lungs’ air sacs. As the tissue thickens it becomes damaged and this damage is irreversible.

Her only hope became maintaining her health and waiting for the moment when the possibility of an organ donation would become a reality – she is now at the top of the donation list.

“From 2003 to 2014 it was a gradual process,” L’Oste-Brown explained. “I was losing air and I had to cut down on my physical activity. At that time I was down to approximately 68 percent oxygen, but in August 2014 I had a bad infection and my oxygen dropped to approximately 38 percent.”

Almost on cue the oxygen tank she had been breathing from needed to be switched to a new tank: “I’m now on oxygen for 24-hours a day and since December 1, 2015 first I’ve been at the top of the list waiting for lungs.”

Lungs, L’Oste-Brown, says are a very particular organ donation because they have to be the exact chest size, blood type, and height. The lung cannot be trimmed to change shape; it has to be the perfect match.

Until she receives that call L’Oste-Brown will continue to eat well, exercise as she can, and keep an open mind while utilizing non-traditional medicine as well as medical doctors’ treatments recommendations.

“I’ve worked hard to look after myself,” she said.

“I’ve tried everything and I think it has all benefitted me in its own way. I’ve seen a herbalist, gone to acupuncture, and always searched for the next thing.”

Her medical doctors were happy to work with her and her decision to seek alternative care, but she credits both traditional and non-traditional medicine for where she is today.

“I fully believe that for a person to maintain their health they need both traditional and non-traditional care,” she added.

Although she is no longer using non-traditional practices as the operation is very precise and the traditional medical team is able to do their best work when they know exactly what they’re working with and how what they do will affect their patient.

Dealing with this challenge has given L’OsteBrown a new mission, a different reason to push forward in life, to bring the topic of organ donations to the forefront of Saskatchewan’s mind. A cause not only dear to her heart, but one that she was shocked her home province wasn’t more involved in –currently only one percent of the population in the Saskatchewan are organ donors.

“One percent is not enough especially in our province, a province of giving; I personally thought that was shocking,” L’Oste-Brown stated. “So, the discussion in Saskatchewan needs to happen. Here it’s all about that sticker that comes with your health card and talking to your family.”

It’s imperative that the individual who wants to be an organ donor discuss it with their family as both the donor and next-of-kin must consent to the donation. Even if the donor has said they would like to become a donor their family has the last say on the matter.

L’Oste-Brown is in favour of an opt-out registry, which would see everyone in Saskatchewan automatically added to an organ donor list with the option of contacting the registry to have their name

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The Observer shared a story in the fall of 2016 about a woman from Saskatchewan, Charlotte L’Oste-Brown of Regina, who had been waiting fourteen years for a phone call saying that an organ donor would be giving her the gift of life. We received word that she is now in recovery after receiving a lung transplant earlier this May. taken off the list. This is because, as she speaks with people she has been told often that they mean to get around to putting the sticker on their health card, to signing the organ donor card that sits with their licence, but just haven’t gotten to it yet.

“People don’t know when an accident will happen so waiting to sign their donor card - to put that sticker on their health card - might not happen even if they had intended to; for people waiting for a donation, we don’t always have tomorrow,” L’OsteBrown stated.

So, an opt-out program would spur those who don’t want to be organ donors to call, while those who just haven’t gotten around to putting the sticker on their health card will already be on the list.

This is a topic L’Oste-Brown presented at Legislature on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016. She registered to speak during an open, public hearing regarding organ donations. Her intention was to bring this topic of an improved registry into discussion and push for the government to develop a better system than what is currently in place in Saskatchewan.

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From Page 6 - Gift of life Whether it is an opt-out registry or a registration done online for those that want to be organ donors ultimately a change needs to be made to make the list of donors more accessible and easier to locate.

“The registry needs to be available to EMS immediately because if they come across an accident at one a.m., they need to be able to look up that person’s information and know if they were an organ donor,” she stated.

In fact the system is all in place to facilitate a registry as healthcare has moved towards digital files, which can be accessed online by healthcare professionals as needed. It would be a matter of adding the information onto the file. Something which has already found success in British Columbia where registering to be an organ donor online simply requires your health number, name, date of birth, address, and having a parent/guardian sign on behalf of a minor.

A fear that people have if they identify themselves as an organ donor is that their life won’t be cared for in the same way as someone who isn’t an organ donor, but this goes against the Hippocratic Oath and the morality of being a health professional.

L’Oste-Brown thusly explained that she and the thousands of others waiting for an organ donation are not simply waiting for someone to die; they are all waiting for someone to make a decision that will give them the gift of life.

Approximately 4,500 people in Canada were waiting for an organ donation in 2014 and 278 individuals died while waiting for transplants according to Health Canada.

“Many people think, ‘Well we just need 4,500 or 5,000 people to donate then,’” L’Oste-Brown explains. “But that’s not the case, for example 80 percent of lungs cannot be used in an organ transplant because of how vulnerable they are, which means more donors are needed.”

In addition to this it is important to note that children need child donations and adults need adult donations “People are never too old to donate organs,” L’Oste-Brown explained. “There is no age limit and older people are absolutely able to donate, people with cancer can donate, smokers can still donate;

they actually have a machine now that can clean a smoker’s lung up to 78 percent and that’s better than the alternative. I can function on 78 percent. But, the best decision is, if you want to be an organ donor, to just become an organ donor and let the doctor decide at the time what can be used. Someone might have a failing heart, but maybe their kidneys are in good shape.”

“If you become an organ donor you can save eight lives and change 70.”

This is L’Oste-Brown’s new slogan because bone, tissue, and organs can all be utilized to change someone’s life. For example burn victims are in need of tissue donations, tendons can be used in knee surgeries, and donated bone can be used in bone grafts.

L’Oste-Brown will continue to advocate for organ and tissue donations, while encouraging the province to create a better system for registering to be an organ donor; as she explained once she receives her new lungs L’Oste-Brown looks forward to having more energy to speak publically about organ donations, opening dialogue with others regarding her life’s current journey. A journey which for L’Oste-Brown has come full-circle when she received that call from Edmonton saying someone has given her the gift of life.

For more information regarding organ and tissue donation, contact the Saskatchewan HealthLine at (306) 655-5054 or visit the following websites: • Health Canada: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/ diseases-conditions-maladies-affections/donationcontribution-eng.php#a21 • Canadian Transplant Society: http://www.cantransplant.ca • Government of Saskatchewan: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/accessing-healthcare-services/organ-and-tissue-transplants-and-donations • Saskatoon Health Region: https://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/transplant Need a sticker contact Saskatchewan Health at 306-655-5054.

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“Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.”

- Saadi

Thinking about religion

The other day I was watching a 20/20 piece, which focused on the Church of Scientology. The Church defends their practices, while people who have left it are speaking out against it quite vehemently.

So, what is Scientology?

It was first introduced in 1954,

by L. Ron Hubbard, an American Kelly Running author, which prescribes to the Observer Staff idea of Dianetics – ultimately this is the relationship between mind and body. The goal of Dianetics within Scientology is to eliminate the subconscious or “reactive mind,” which according to Scientologists interferes with a person’s conscious and somatic minds. “Auditing” is done then, where a series of controlled questions are asked.

The main issue this 20/20 segment seemed to raise was that “auditing” was done in a damaging way to the psyche and inappropriate questions asked to children growing up in the religion because children are not really children in the sense that they are old souls reincarnated – a process Scientologists call “assumption.”

That is to say that the soul continually finds a new body as their current vessel dies and an individual is affected by not only the experiences of their present life, but of each rebirth. This is where many of those who were speaking out about Scientology took issue as they inferred it almost plants a memory within them.

Within Scientology there are then different levels, which people are able to achieve. These levels hold different secrets and material that members have to prepare themselves for... this apparently includes a story about Xenu, who brought billions of people to Earth 75 million years ago, stacked those people in volcanoes and detonated hydrogen bombs; the souls clustered together and became stuck in the body of the living.

Everyone is welcome to their freedom of religion and I do respect that; however, after reading more about the religion and about L. Ron Hubbard, I found that prior to his founding of Scientology that he was best known for writing science fiction and fantasy stories. It was after he wrote these that he developed his ideas into a wide-range of doctrines and practices that would become Scientology.

So, was he a science fiction writer who developed a religion based on this or was he a prophet whose past lives were encouraging him to explain his truth?

People argue all of the time about religion. People go to war over religion. However, do the ends justify the means? For people who believe, they will believe until they either die or look within asking themselves if they truly believe. What is really right?

The more people are exposed to the more their beliefs are challenged making the ties of that person to their religion either stronger or weaker.

I’ve studied a few different religions when I was at school, and what I found was that despite the different beliefs, at the core they are all relatively similar.

There’s typically a creator/god/gods, a set of moral standards, and the giving over of yourself to something bigger than you. This last part, I think, is the most important aspect of religion.

In life everyone has struggles, whether they’re First World Problems, Third World Problems, or concerns regarding the environment, etc… everyone is faced with challenges and problems. But, to be able to take that problem and give it over to someone else, if even for a moment, to God or to simply go out into nature and be reminded of how small we are in the grand scheme of life, religion acts as a way to let go of those issues. It’s a way to feel relief in giving yourself over to something else. It’s why I don’t think we can judge anyone for what they believe; but if it’s seen as harmful that’s where I think questions arise and answers are sought.

Freeman, Klum, Coffey and me... bonne fete It’s my birthday. Or…was… depending on what day you are reading this. I share the day with such notables as Morgan Freeman, Heidi Klum, and one of my favorite Edmonton Oilers alumni Paul Coffey.

As it approached people wanted to know how I was going to spend the day. Given what I am currently involved in the short answer was “nothing special” simply beShelley Luedtke cause my day will be full. Perhaps a piece of ice cream cake will appear at some point . Not that I’m hinting or anything.

Many of us watched in admiration the video of the 101-year old man who went skydiving on his birthday--a repeat of a jump he undertook on his 100th. It got me thinking about what I might consider the best way I have ever spent a birthday.

Growing up I used to love birthday party sleepovers. We’d get the sleeping bags rolled out and munch on junk food talking late into the night. As teenage girls we got to move the sleepover into our camping trailer--a move probably made for the sake of my parents. One memorable year a picnic in the park became a mad dash to vehicles with food and decorations when, despite our determination to ride it out, a June blizzard forced us indoors.

For some, big is the only way to go. For his 50th birthday TV and music industry titan Simon Cowell threw a $1.6 million bash for 400 guests that featured limos, gourmet dining and a shark tank. But the party that many point to, even 21 years later, is the one the Sultan of Brunei threw. A military march, polo match and a concert by Michael Jackson were just some of what his 3,000 guests took in to the tune of $25 million.

Lest we shake our heads at the rich and famous, take a look at what has happened to children’s parties in the last 20 years. Cue the nostalgia and think back to a time when getting a group of children together for cake, ice cream and presents was a great way to celebrate.

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out hundreds of dollars for venues, entertainment, food, decorations and party bags, in an attempt to give their child a celebration to remember. For what some people pay in rent, others are spending on salon services to get make-up and glitter lavished on children as they drink pink lemonade out of fluted glasses. DJ’s can be hired and arcades installed in the backyard. Rides, roving entertainment and concession stands round out what have become minifairs. The owner of a bakery said she’s watched parents go from spending $15-$20 on a basic birthday cake to spending $80-$100 on tiered options. It is big business and has become such a source of stress therapists are suggesting couples discuss this topic prior to having children so that they are on the same page with the when, where and how of future children’s parties.

While some parents are insisting they want to create a fabulous day for their child, others are suggesting it’s not so much about giving the child a memorable party as it is about competition. There’s an expenditure cascade at work here. People spend money on a party. Others spend more. Still others try and top that. Those that have a lot spend a lot, and others are feeling the pressure to keep up.

Some parents are attempting to break free of the social and financial difficulties that excessive birthday celebrations can cause, even suggesting alternatives. But it didn’t take long for others to criticize, expressing their outrage in trying to denigrate those that enjoy doing these things for their children.

Maybe that’s the point. Maybe the very best way to celebrate a birthday is to capture an element of life that is most meaningful to the celebrant: adventure, elegance, whimsy, fun, thankfulness…

For me? Well my birthday looked like this. I woke up in a warm bed in a home with lights, heat and air conditioning. I took a hot shower. I ate three meals and had access to clean water all day long. I went to an office and did work I enjoy. I took part in a rehearsal with talented people who I get to live alongside in my community. And I went to sleep with the good wishes of family and friends on my mind. Nothing special? How wrong I was. It is with gratitude that I say it was all very special indeed.

That’s my outlook.

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Surprise, secret and random

There I was, going about the yard work like I always do. Just like every other morning, I got up, picked a job that needed doing (out of the list of maybe 562 things that need doing) and then got to doing it.

Jocelyn Hainsworth This time of the year at least 499 of the things to do are under the heading of gardening and yard work. There is grass to cut, seeds to plant, greenhouses to revel in, deck planters to fill, weeds to pull, dandelions to decapitate ... and then a few days later I can start the same list all over again.

I’m not complaining though. This is what I’ve been waiting for since I got over how pretty the first snowfall was last November. I love working outside.

I love the smell of fresh-mowed grass. I love that I get to plan and create new gardens every year. One of my favourite things is to sit on our deck in the evenings and watch the hummingbirds dip and dive between the feeders. The work I do out there is so worth the effort – even when you take into consideration the skinned knuckles, stiff joints, sunburn, and that the never-ending Saskatchewan wind is going to drive me insane someday – even considering all these things, the work is so worth it.

And while I’m going about these tasks that are never heavy in the concentration department I tend to ponder other things. Sometimes it the weather (if I dressed for hot temperatures it inevitably turns cold as soon as I am on the lawnmower), sometimes it’s

trying to think of something to make for supper, and sometimes it’s really important like wondering what time it’s getting to be.

But, there are also days when I am a little more focussed.

Not so long ago it occurred to me that I have lived at this place – in this yard – twice as long as I have lived anywhere else in my life time. I have 34 years in on this spot on the map. That might not seem very long to other people but it just struck me that I have called this place home twice as long as my first home.

That’s the kind of trivia my mind likes; I don’t know why.

When I moved out here there was just a tiny house.

There were rhubarb and horseradish plants in the backyard, the grain bins were scattered all over the barnyard, and the shelterbelt was made up of aging maples and caragana with a couple cottonwood thrown into the mix. We have aerial photographs of then and now: you might not even think it was the same place with the addition of two pole barns, a quonset, a dugout, and the house has tripled in size over the past three decades. Add to that vegetable gardens, a rock garden built into the side of a hill – both hill and garden are new creations – and now a very young orchard planted behind a very straight row of bins; all of it done in the time I have lived here. One would think I had intimate knowledge of every square inch of the place, wouldn’t one? I assure you, that’s the impression I was under, at least.

So, like I said, there I was out cleaning up where the giant snow banks of March’s blizzard had crushed

caraganas to the ground. In order for the lawnmower to get through I had to cut the broken branches out and haul them away. It was a great job for a windy day. I was in between the evergreens and the maples; the sun could reach me, the wind couldn’t. I had made quite a pile of branches and was loading them up when I noticed dots of white in the lawn.

My first thought was wild strawberry blossoms but then I realized that these were single petals from a larger flower. Mystified I looked around, and around some more, and then finally I looked up. There, in all its 20 foot tall glory, was an apple tree in full bloom.

A surprise, secret, random apple tree maybe 30 feet from the house ... and not one single member of the family knew of its existence.

Questions abound. How old is it? Who threw an apple core in there? What kind of apple is it? How did it do so well on its own when this kind of success eludes me with the nursery stock I plant on purpose?

But what really really dumbfounds me is how the heck did I not see the blossoms in the spring or the fruit in the fall for what has to be more than one decade and quite possibly closer to two?

This spring I have been trying to start apple trees from cuttings from a very old and family-treasured tree. I do not seem to have the magic touch. I am hoping against hope that Mother Nature saw this coming and planted her secret, surprise apple tree from one of its seeds years ago for me to discover when it was safely beyond a time when I could still damage it with my attention.

I can’t wait until fall to find out!

Garden is in Finally! A little bit of rain! I was really glad to see a couple of tenths over the last weekend to green up our pasture grass a little bit. Better than that, I got my garden all planted before the rain started! It seems I have room left for more things, but I had to Krystyn Gillies remind myself how long I stood at the cutting board and stove last fall, putting it all in the freezer.

I omitted a few things last year and doubled up on some of the stuff we ran out of early, so it should all even itself out. The only difference this year, was that the toddler wasn’t content with just playing in the sandbox. She HAD to be helping me. Of course, I let her help because it is a learning experience and she couldn’t hurt much. That was, until she “helped” with the tomatoes. I waited until last weekend to pick up my tomatoes because it has been so darn cold at night these last few weeks. When I got them, I carefully kept them out of reach of small fingers, because I knew she could cost me a plant or two if I didn’t.

When it was time to plant those tiny little plants, I had my mom dig a small hole and I carefully extracted the plant from the plastic container and gently cover the roots with soft black dirt. Then came the toddler. Before I could blink, she grabbed the plant by the stem and pulled upwards, unearthing and almost un-rooting the whole thing.

I calmly asked her to hand me the plant and told her that she needed mommy’s help from now on. I carefully put that one in the ground and when it was covered up, I helped her gently slide the next one out.

The sheer joy on her face was priceless as she carefully placed the plant in the hole my mom dug. She pulled some dirt over it and I patted it down as she beamed at “her” plant.

It was adorable to be honest. She helped me with a few more plants before she got bored and wandered off to her sandbox. From there, I moved onto the rest of the row seeds. If you recall, the wind was up at hurricane speeds last weekend, so trying to plant carrots and radishes was slightly tedious. I pretty near had to lay on the ground and carefully sprinkle the seeds into the soil, whilst using my body as a windbreak.

Thankfully, it worked and I don’t think I lost any seeds. After those were all planted, we started on the hills for the vines. Last year, I planted four hills of zucchini and every single seed sprouted I think. I had HUNDREDS of zucchinis and I was thrilled, but this year, I only planted a couple, which, with my luck, none will probably come up.

Again, in the pumpkin department, I planted six hills last year and one came up. Thankfully, it flour-

ished, growing to half the size of my garden and producing five HUGE pumpkins. So, I planted the same amount, hoping more than just one comes up. As well, I planted double the amount of spaghetti squash I did last year because I had only two plants come up last year.

I am really hoping things grow as well as last year because I was thrilled at how much we could put in the freezer. Some of the veggies lasted us all winter while others were used up by mid January. I tweaked the amounts and we should have all we need for the winter if everything comes up as planned.

As we were planting the remainder of the seeds, my mom pointed out a few plants in the middle of the garden. She said I had some potatoes growing. I told her no, they were planted on the other side of the garden and she dragged me over to show me. Sure

enough, two good sized plants were growing, but no where near where I planted them.

It seems, the toddler sneaked off with a few seed potatoes when we were planting and tossed them all willy nilly, here and there. I must have raked some dirt over them because they popped out of the ground in record time, all the while, the ones I carefully planted a few weeks earlier, have yet to emerge from the dirt.

I am curious to see how the rest of the gardening process goes, because she wants to help, no matter the job. I can hardly wait until she is a little older and when she can have her “own plants” that she can take care of by herself. I’m praying for a good growing season and I can’t wait to see the little plants pop out of the ground. If only the weeds didn’t bother to do the same!

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Local athletes took part in competitions on Wednesday, May 24, to see if they could be top two in their Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association Track and Field meet and advance to Provincials in Saskatoon. Athletes will compete June 2-3.

The following athletes and events are those that are advancing to provincials. Congratulations to all athletes that participated.

Alameda Cody Dowis – Midget Boys – jumped 5.6 metres to earn second place and move on to Provincials.

Brittany Klassen – Midget Girls – threw discus 21.86 metres for second place.

Arcola Abigail Birch – Junior Girls – ran hurdles in 15.84 seconds for second place in 80m hurdles.

Bellegarde Braeden Magotiaux – Junior Boys – placed second in discus with a throw of 29.14 metres.

Carlyle Tucker Sharp – Midget Boys – ranked first in the 1500m with 4:49:57. He also ranked first in 3000m at 11:13:40.

Gracie Schutz – Junior Girls – earned second place in the 200 m distance with a time of 28:46 seconds. She also earned first place in the 400m with a time of 1:06:88 minutes and first place in the 100 m with a time of 13:78 seconds. Schutz also finished tied for second overall Aggregate Points for Junior Girls with 28 points.

Taylor Sargent – Senior Girls – took first place in the 100 m event with a time of 13:30 seconds.

She also earned first in 80 m hurdles with a time of 12:90 seconds. Sargent will be looking for gold

this year in provincial hurdles after finishing with a silver medal last year.

Jorja Bendtsen – Senior Girls – earned second place in 80 m hurdles with a time of 13:24 seconds.

Karli Colpitts – Senior Girls – took first place in shot put with a throw of 10.11 metres, a full metre further than the second place finisher. She also threw discuss for first place at 32.50 metres; approximately eight metres further than the second place finisher. Colpitts also took second place in Javelin with a throw of 27.83 metres. She also earned first in Aggregate Points for Senior Girls with 28 points.

Lampman Katie Weinrauch – Midget Girls – finished second in the 1500m with a time of 5:28:63 minutes. She also earned first place in the 3000 m with a time of 13:08:77 minutes.

Brantly Carson – Junior Boys – will advance in long jump after winning the event with a distance of 6.09 metres. He will also advance in triple jump with a distance of 10.97 metres.

Madison Stinson – Junior Girls – earned second in triple jump with a distance of 8.94 metres.

Manor Mykel Biermann – Junior Boys – earned first place in triple jump with a distance of 11.01 metres.

William Brimner – Senior Boys – earned second place in 100 m hurdles with a time of 22:27 seconds.

Redvers Jessica Magotiaux – Midget Girls – ran 14:51 seconds in the 100 m for a close second place finish. She also earned first place in hurdles with a time of 14:18 seconds and placed first in long jump with a distance of 4.77 metres. She also finished third overall Aggregate Points for Midget Girls

with 28 points.

Erin Le Nouail – Junior Girls – earned first in the 800 m event with a time of 2:54:58 minutes, second in the 1500 m event with a time of 6:15:34 minutes, and first place in the 3000 metre event with a time of 13:56:46 minutes. She also finished the day tied for second with Aggregate Points for Junior Girls with 28 points.

Stoughton Jackson Goudy – Midget Boys – threw javelin for 39.22 metres.

Jenelle Breault – Junior Girls – earned second place in the 400 m event with a time of 1:13:08 minutes.

Wawota Lucas Porter –Midget Boys – earned second place in Shot Put with a throw of 11.37 m.

Jacey Patterson – Midget Girls – placed second in the 200 m with a time of 31:71 seconds.

Jose Villeta – Junior Boys – ran 100 metres in 12:46 seconds for first place in his category.

Olivia Lawrence – Senior Girls – took first place in long jump with a distance of 5.35 metres. Lawrence also tied for second with Aggregate Points for Senior Girls at 26.

Junior Girls 4x100m relay Abigail Birch (Arcola), Emilee Wagner (Arcola), Gracie Schutz (Carlyle), and Caz Barnstable (Estevan) placed first with a time of 54:59 seconds.

Senior Girls 4x100m relay Jorja Bendtsen (Carlyle), Taylor Sargent (Carlyle), Morgan Fichter (Estevan), and Tatianna Dutka (Estevan) with a time of 51:92 seconds, which also set a South East District Athletic Association record. This group will be attempting to better their bronze medal finish from last year at Provincials.

Weyburn Volleyball Club successful at West Nationals Kelly Running Observer Staff

Weyburn Volleyball Club’s 15U Rush had a successful year, which coalesced with an impressive finish of 13th place out of 96 teams at West Nation-

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als held in Regina from May 13 – 15. Carlyle’s own Shaelen Smith, Faith Nelson, and Emily Nelson play with the Rush.

Rush first took on East Kootenay Volleyball Club Avalanche on Saturday, May 13. The match went to three, but the Rush lost in a close 15-11 third set. They then took on the Selkirk Royals, losing in two close sets.

Up against the Calgary Dinos the team was unable to get things going and lost in two.

Despite the tough losses in their first day, the Rush rebounded back to attack the Queen City Volleyball Club Royal Fusion winning that game. The Rush

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then lost to Seaside Surf from South Surrey, BC in a close three set match; but were able to finish their day with a win against Swift Current – a revenge match as the Swift Current Sundogs won provincial gold over the Rush a few weeks prior to West Nationals.

Finishing second in their pool, Rush moved on to Tier 2 playoffs in which they met Calgary Canuck Black in the quarterfinals. The Calgary team took the first set 26-24, while the Rush came back in the second to win 25-21 forcing a third set. In as close as a team can make it, Weyburn lost by two in the final set 15-13, which ended their West Nationals weekend.

The team had a successful season overall having earned bronze and gold medals at Sask Cup tournaments and finished with a silver medal at Provincials. And can now say they finished the 2017 season as the top ranked Saskatchewan team at the 15U West Nationals.

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The Weyburn Volleyball Club’s 15U Rush had a successful season, which resulted in the team finishing 13th at West Nationals – the highest finish for a Saskatchewan team at the tournament. Shaelen Smith (back row third from left), Emily Nelson (back row fourth from left), Faith Nelson (back row fourth from right) all of Carlyle played with the Rush. (Submitted)

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Local student qualifies to compete at world’s largest junior high rodeo Kelly Running Observer Staff

Cassidy Weber, an 8th-grade student at Manor School has earned a position on the Saskatchewan National Junior High rodeo team and will be traveling with fellow teammates to Lebanon, Tennessee, June 18-24 to compete at the 13th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in the barrel racing, pole bending, ribbon roping, and breakaway roping competitions.

Featuring roughly 1,000 contestants from 43 states, five Canadian provinces and Australia, the NJHFR is the world’s largest junior high rodeo. In addition to competing for more than $80,000 in prizes, NJHFR contestants will also be vying for more than $200,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named a National Junior High Finals Rodeo World Champion. To earn this title, contestants must finish in the top 20 – based on their

combined times/scores in the first two rounds – to advance to Saturday evening’s final round. World champions will then be determined based on their three-round combined times/scores.

Again, this year, the Saturday championship performance will be televised nationally as a part of the Cinch High School Rodeo Tour telecast series on RFD-TV. Live broadcasts of each NJHFR performance will also air online at NHSRATV.com. Performance times are 7 p.m. on June 18, and 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day thereafter.

Along with great rodeo competition and the chance to meet new friends from around the world, NJHFR contestants have the opportunity to enjoy shooting sports, volleyball, contestant dances, family-oriented activities, church services sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, and shopping at the NJHFR tradeshow, as well as visiting area attractions as Lebanon hosts the NJHFR for the second year in a row.

To follow your local favorites at the NJHFR, visit NHSRA.org daily for complete results. For ticket information and reservations, visit wilsoncountyexp. com.

SAVE THE DATE

Carlyle Co-operative Playschool Registration Thursday, June 22nd at 7pm

Meeting to be held upstairs in the Carlyle United Church

Call or email DAWN FABER for more information

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REDVERS ACTIVITY CENTRE FOUNDATION INC. Will be held at the Manor School student Cassidy Weber will be travelling to Lebanon, Tennessee, June 18-24, to compete on the Saskatchewan National Junior High rodeo team in the 13th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR). (submitted)

Barrels and Pole Bending events hosted as fundraiser for New Hope Horse Club Submitted On Friday, May 6, April Wilbraham hosted a Barrel Racing and Pole Bending jackpot in conjunction with the New Hope Horse Club at Stoughton, as a fundraiser for the club. There were 37 riders in the barrel racing and 18 in the pole bending. The barrel racing was split into three age divisions. Pee Wee for riders 10 and under, this division had 4 contestants.

Youth for riders 17 and under, this division had 8 contestants. Lastly Open for riders of any age, this division had 25 contestants. The jackpot was run as a “3D” meaning that there are three divisions within each age group based on your time. Fastest time sets the place for the 1D, then the 2D is exactly one full second behind the 1D, and the 3D is exactly two full seconds behind the 1D. All Pee Wee riders received a treat after their runs. The Open had prizes to 3rd place in each division, the youth had prizes for first in each division, and the pole bending had prizes for first in each division. Competitors came from all across Saskatchewan as far away as Saskatoon, and even Manitoba! The results are as follows: Open Fast Time Champion: April Wilbraham on Wrangler 1D Open Champion: April Wilbraham on Wrangler 1D Open Reserve Champion: Logan Ruf on Wattch Sugars Solo 1D Open 3rd Place: Taylor Ksenych on Phoenix 2D Open Champion: Hannah Miller on Chick 2D Open Reserve Champion: Jessa McNabb on Tardy’s Pay Me 2D Open 3rd Place: Michelle Hutchison on

Trouble 3D Open Champion: Riley Cross on Toad 3D Open Reserve Champion: Tanya Leonard on Mario 3D Open 3rd Place: Amanda Taylor on Shadow 1D Youth Champion: Jessa McNabb on Tardy’s Pay Me 2D Youth Champion: Emma Hanson on Ally 3D Youth Champion: Savanna Perras on Dories 1D Pole Bending Champion: Logan Ruf on Wattch Sugars Solo 2D Pole Bending Champion: Jessa McNabb on Tardy’s Pay Me 3D Pole Bending Champion: Taylor Ksenych on Phoenix

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 at 5:00pm April Wilbraham on Wrangler earned the Open Fast Time Champion at a Barrel Racing and Pole Bending jackpot hosted by Wilbraham and the Stoughton New Hope Horse Club as a fundraiser for the club on Friday, May 6. (Submitted)

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Erik Karlsson: Best Swedish player ever?

By Bruce Penton Nicklas Lidstrom, you have company.

Generally regarded as the greatest Swedish hockey player to perform in the National Hockey League, the recently retired Lidstrom, who proudly wore the Red Wings’ jersey for 20 seasons, should probably have to move aside to make room for Erik Karlsson atop the ‘Greatest Swede’ pedestal.

Largely ignored by the average hockey fan because of playing in the hockey outpost Ottawa (it gets less exposure in Canada than Toronto, Montreal and Edmonton), Karlsson put his extraordinary talents on display night after night for more than a month as the Senators playoff run took them all the way to the second overtime of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final.

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pression he made on hockey fans, who may not have been aware of No. 65’s talents until he almost single-handedly — with a huge assist from goalie Craig Anderson — took the Sens to the Stanley Cup final. Alas for Ottawa fans, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are currently taking on the surprising Nashville Predators for the right to claim Lord Stanley’s famed cup.

Lidstrom won six Norris trophies during his career with Detroit, while Karlsson has won two so far, and is a finalist again this year. Now that Karlsson’s talents have been magnified with the long Ottawa playoff run, watch for him to be automatically and rightfully embraced by Norris trophy voters for the rest of his career.

Not only was Karlsson Ottawa’s leading playoff scorer, but he was a runaway leader among all NHL players for time on ice, with an average of more than 28 minutes. Plus, he played all those minutes while reportedly regular receiving painkilling injections to deal with two hairline fractures in his foot suffered late in the regular season.

Don Cherry and his ‘Chicken Swedes?’ Hardly.

There have been many great Swedes perform in the NHL over the years, Lidstrom to the Sedins to Peter Forsberg and Borje Salming, but when Karlsson’s career ends in another decade or so, he just may have eclipsed them all.

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Salt Lake Bees infielder Nolan Fontana won a game in the bottom of the 11th with a walkoff home run — and an inside-the-park job, at that. On second thought, wouldn’t that make it a run-off homer?”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) WorldHerald, after a South Bend (Ind.) Cubs minorleaguer tried and failed 10 times to toss a beach ball back over the outfield fence: “I think I know why he’s in Class A.” • Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: “LeBron James is not a finalist for the MVP Award in the NBA. I wonder, are these the same Americans who voted for Donald Trump?”

• Headline at SportsPickle.com: “Study: NHL Game 7 overtimes now the leading cause of death

among Canadians.”

• Another one from Dwight Perry: “Giants running back Rashad Jennings won ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Partner Emma Slater was more relieved than elated — for the fact he didn’t spike her in celebration.”

• Comic Torben Rolfsen, on the NFL easing its restrictions on touchdown celebrations: “The Browns and Rams asked if it’s OK on field goals.”

• RJ Currie of Sportsdeke.com, on the Ottawa Senators’ 0-6 record in Game 7s: “Even my 1990 VW isn’t that bad in the clutch.”

• Brad Dickson again: “A study reveals that rodents that run on the field at baseball games tend to have a higher IQ than fans who run on the field.”

• Late-night funnyman Conan O’Brien: “The FAA is investigating why a drone appeared in the sky during a San Diego Padres game. Authorities have already ruled out the possibility that someone actually wanted to watch a Padres game.”

• Seth Myers of NBC Late Night: “An Ohio man recently proposed to his girlfriend at the finish line of a marathon. And she can never find out that he really said, ‘Will you carry me?’”

• Another one from O’Brien: “It’s been reported that O.J. Simpson could be released from prison this year. When he heard this, Donald Trump said, ‘Finally, someone to play golf with.’”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “A poll reveals 90 per cent of Native Americans are not offended by the name Redskins. (Now the name Washington is another story.)”

• Kaseberg again: “After winning the pole for the Indianapolis 500, Scott Dixon was robbed at gunpoint while eating at Taco Bell. Dixon described the incident as scary, life-threatening and traumatic. And besides eating at Taco Bell, the robbery was rough too.”

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “Belmont Stakes coming up June 10, but, with no Triple Crown in play, not even Belmont cares.”

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Gordon F. Kells High School

Cougar Corner

Grad Grad is coming up.

The Class of 2017 would like to invite the community to share in the celebration of their graduation on Saturday, June 10, at 7:00PM, at the hockey rink. The class would also like to thank all the parents and businesses who helped out with the BBQ fundraiser last week and all the businesses and community members who purchased burgers and hot dogs. Thank you so much for your support!

A total of 17 GFK athletes competed at the District Track Meet in Weyburn on May 24th.

Everyone did very well and many achieved personal bests. Athletes that finished in the top 4 in their event included: Bantam Boys: Nathan Simons – 2nd in the 800m; 3rd in the 3000m / Jonah Dyck – 3rd in the 800m / Cade Bendtsen – 1st in Long Jump Bantam Girls: Kyla Fischer – 4th in the 200m; 4th in Triple Jump / Taylor Sharp – 1st in the 800m; 1st in the 1500m / Kendra Schultz – 2nd in Javelin Midget Boys: Tucker Sharp – 1st in

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the 1500m; 1st in the 3000m / Brayden Hill – 4th in Discus Junior Girls: Gracie Schutz – 1st in the 100m; 2nd in the 200m; 1st in the 400m / Senior Boys: Rawson Marsh – 4th in the 100m; 3rd in High Jump; 3rd in Triple Jump / Julyco Opena – 3rd in the 200m; 4th in Triple Jump Senior Girls: Taylor Sargent – 1st in 80m Hurdles; 1st in the 100m / Jorja Bendtsen – 2nd in 80m Hurdles; 4th in the 200m / Karli Colpitts – 1st in Shot Put; 1st in Discus; 2nd in Javelin. Best of luck to the following athletes who will now go on to compete at the Provincial Track and Field meet in Saskatoon on June 2nd and 3rd: Tucker Sharp, Gracie Schutz, Taylor Sargent, Jorja Bendtsen, and Karli Colpitts.

The next School Community Council Meeting is June 14 at 6:00 PM at the elementary school.

This is a potluck meeting. All parents are welcome to attend.

GFK School is beginning to look for volunteers for next year’s 3A Girls’ Provincial Volleyball Championships to

be held November 17th and 18th. If interested, please contact Trent W. Johnson at GFK School.

For parents and students looking for more information about careers and post-secondary options, we encourage they check out the website www.saskcareers.ca for aptitude tests, career descriptions, post-secondary information, scholarships, and much more.

Have you forgotten your HomeLogic password? You may now click on the “Forget Password” link to retrieve it. Visit our HomeLogic page for additional information.

Parents are reminded to continue to use the Home Logic Parent Portal to keep up with their children’s grades and attendance. Parents can contact the school for information about how to set up access. All your school news can be found on the GF Kells website on the Southeast Cornerstone School Division website under the “schools” tab. (http:// www.cornerstonesd.ca/ school/GFKells) Please check it out.

Carlyle Minor Ball Days June 3&4 Carlyle Minor Ball Days will be held Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 at Lions Park in Carlyle.

The fun tournament features teams from the Learn to Play Level up to age 18.

The action begins each day at 10 a.m., with all age groups playing at 10, noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The schedule is as follows: Saturday, June 3: Diamond 2: 14 Boys Diamond 3: 14 Girls Diamond 4: 10 Boys Diamond 5: 10 Girls Diamond 6: Learn to Play Sunday, June 4: Diamond 1: 17 Boys Diamond 2: 16/18 Girls Diamond 3: 12 Boys Diamond 4: 12 Girls Diamond 5: 8 Boys Diamond 6: 8 Girls

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This young shortstop picks up a grounder and whips it over to first base for an out.

Craig Saville is often found behind the plate calling games. Here he gives the thumbs up to the camera as he calls a Saskota men’s game between the Carlyle Cardinals and the Southeast Fireballs.

A young girl lets loose a tough pitch during action in Lions Park on Thursday, May 25.

Pitch perfect on the mound. Here a young athlete lets a fastball fly.

Gracie Schutz concentrates as she swings the bat around to make contact with the ball and send a long one into the outfield.

Taylor Sargent celebrates with her team after hitting an infield homerun.

It was Carlyle versus Carlyle on Thursday, May 25, in tough competition.

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Weekly RCMP report Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

Members of the Carlyle RCMP detachment responded to several calls between Thursday, May 18 and Thursday, May 25.

911 calls RCMP are currently investigating a case in which an individual repeatedly called 911.

This individual may be charged with misuse of 911.

Two other 911 calls were misdials.

Animal call(s) Police dealt with cattle running loose within the detachment area.

An individual reported a dog running loose in the village of Manor.

Alcohol-related Offences Police dealt with several cases of impaired driving over the May long weekend. “Traffic services were very valuable in their efforts to keep the roads safe due to their diligence and increased visibility,” says Carlyle RCMP Staff Sgt. Darren Simons.

Several individuals were charged with liquor offences. These included six individuals being charged with having open liquor in a vehicle. The fine for this offence is $360.

An intoxicated individual who caused property damage to a facility in the detachment area was arrested and lodged in cells.

An impaired driver was arrested in Arcola

by Traffic Services.

Traffic Services also made patrols in response to reports of other impaired drivers which were called in by members of the public.

A motorist received a 72hour suspension regarding driving and drinking alcohol.

In the Town of Carlyle, an intoxicated individual on Main Street was lodged in cells until sober.

Assault At 2:15 a.m. on May 20, 2017, Carlyle RCMP responded to an altercation involving a number of people at a business located on Lake View Street at Kenosee Lake.

During the incident, two adult males were assaulted and sustained non-life threatening injuries.

Carlyle RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in obtaining any video footage, photographic images, or audio recordings of the incident. Police are asking anyone who witnessed and/or recorded the incident to attend their local RCMP detachment and provide such evidence to police.

The investigation into the altercation is continuing. If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact Carlyle RCMP at (306)-4536707 or their local police service, or submit a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Two assaults occurred within the Carlyle area during this period. One incident remains under investigation by RCMP and two individuals are facing charges with regards to the second incident.

Assistance Members assisted provincial Conservation Officers several times during the Victoria Day weekend.

Carlyle RCMP assisted Saskatchewan Justice by serving documents.

Police provided assistance with a child custody matter.

An individual reported lost keys to Carlyle RCMP. Breach of Release Conditions Police are investigating an allegation in which an individual was said to have breached their release conditions.

Members are also investigating breaches of release conditions which occurred in the Carlyle and Wawota areas.

Break and Enter RCMP are investigating the theft of items from a rural area.

Child Welfare Members assisted with several incidences and/or files involving child welfare.

Disturbing the Peace RCMP responded to several reports of individuals disturbing the peace at campgrounds in Moose Mountain Provincial Park and White Bear Lake.

Police received several complaints of loud music during the May long weekend.

False Alarms Members responded to three alarms - all of which were false - within the detachment area.

Fire Police provided assistance at a fire which occurred at Kenosee Lake.

Firearm(s) An individual from the Carlyle area was arrested and charged for pointing a firearm.

Fraud Several attempts of defrauding members of the public have occurred within the detachment area this week, according to Staff Sgt. Simons.

“An individual received a very convincing email claiming to be from a bank, another individual received an email stat-

ing they had committed a traffic offence and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) fraud has returned,” he says. “Please do not reply to an email that you are unsure of.

Contact these agencies by phone. And in the case of the alleged traffic offence, your drivers licence does not list your email address, so that’s an indicator right there, that the email is a fraud. Please check these things out and do not respond to them.”

Theft The report of a theft under $5,000 was deemed to be unfounded by police.

The theft of a cell phone is under investigation by RCMP. RCMP recovered a stolen vehicle near Manor.

Harassment/Harassing Communications An allegation of harassment originating from the Carlyle area is currently under investigation by RCMP. An individual was harassed via social media.

Sudden Death(s) Carlyle RCMP responded to two sudden deaths within the detachment area.

Traffic Offences/Collisions A collision with the R.M. grader in the Arcola area is under investigation.

An individual received a warning from RCMP members for driving left of the centre median while entering the Town of Carlyle.

During a checkstop, a motorist was charged with driving while suspended. This individual was also found to have outstanding warrants.

Two individuals were found to be driving while disqualified. One of these individuals was also charged with driving an unregistered vehicle.

Several individuals were found to be driving without a drivers licence on their person. This is required by law.

A motorist received a warning from RCMP for driving with undue care and attention.

A driver was fined $175 for an improperlysecured load.

RCMP continue to deal with drivers who are using cell phones while driving.

In the Village of Manor, an individual was driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in town. “People are permitted to drive ATVs and snowmobiles directly from their residence to the gas station and then directly to trails,” says Staff Sgt. Simons.

“They are not permitted to drive these vehicles to

any other destinations and people are likely to face fines if they continue to drive these vehicles outside the areas permitted by law.”

Fifteen drivers were fined $580 each for driving uninsured vehicles.

RCMP conducted two intersection-related investigations.

Police issued numerous speeding tickets as well as 12 investigations and/or warnings for not wearing seatbelts.

Members issued logbook violations, as well as several inspection tickets and/or warnings. These included: improper tint on side

vehicle windows, the improper display of licence plates, a cracked

windshield, inadequate mudflaps and inadequate tailights.

You’re Invited!

The family of BERT & FLORENCE HALL invite you to a celebration of their

69th Wedding Anniversary!

Tea to be held Saturday, June 10th from 2pm - 4pm at the Carlyle United Church Hall.

No gifts please

Do you have a digital camera and a photographer’s eye?

If so, why not take the plunge for the Summer Times’ annual photo contest!

If you have a summer-themed photo from the region that you feel might just be good enough to ‘WOW!’ email it to us at observer@sasktel.net with the subject line “Summer Times Photo Contest”. Photos should be transmitted via email in their highest resolution. Photos that do not meet resolution requirements will not be considered in the contest.

One winner will be chosen every week, and that photo will grace the front page of the Summer Times newspaper for that week.

In the final issue of the Summer Times, a winner will be chosen from all the weekly winners, and that lucky person will be given a grand prize!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact: The Observer at 453-2525.

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4 CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867

Cathedral Grove: Canada’s oldest inhabitants Off the southern coast of British Columbia lies Vancouver Island, home to our country’s oldest and biggest living trees. The most colossal species include Douglas fir, western red cedar and Sitka spruce. While the largest samples of these towering sentinels are tucked away on the southern part of the Island, Cathedral Grove in MacMillan Provincial Park is easily accessible from the highway and allows locals and visitors alike the opportunity to stand beneath an authentic stretch of old growth forest.

Cathedral Grove is a provincially protected remnant of an ancient Douglas fir forest. The most massive of the trees are approximately 800 years old and measure 75 metres tall by 9 metres in circumference. These giants are the remaining survivors of a forest fire that devastated the landscape some 350 years ago. In addition to Douglas firs, western red cedars, western hemlock and grand firs populate the area. The forest is also home to numerous species of wildlife, including deer, elk, black bears, cougars, owls, woodpeckers, insects, reptiles and amphibians. The Cameron River flows through the park, and various species of trout and other fish inhabit the running waters.

The site was a well-known tourist stop as early as the 1920s but only became classified as a provincial park in 1947. Residents petitioned the provincial government for many years to acquire the lands. Finally, in 1944, H.R. MacMillan (chief forester of British Columbia and head of H.R. MacMillan Export Company) forfeited his company’s timber holdings for the “perpetual enjoyment of the public in recognition of the unique stand of trees.”

However, long before Europeans stood in amazement under the wooden giants, the trees were significant to Coast Salish peoples in the area. There’s evidence of culturally modified trees—specifically redwood cedars with strips of bark peeled off the trunks—that dates back over a thousand years. The Coast Salish believe the trees have healing and spiritual powers and long ago learned how to fell and use them for a variety of purposes. The rot-resistant wood was used to make canoes, post and beam houses, storage trunks, dance masks and totem poles, among many other things.

Where are we from?

THE 52 LARGEST GROUPS IN CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL MOSAIC

THE FRENCH-CANADIAN COMMUNITY

Canadians with French ancestry make up the secondlargest ethnic group in the country, with almost eight million individuals—roughly 22 per cent of the total population—claiming full or partial French ancestry. An overwhelming majority of this group resides in Quebec, with much smaller but still significant populations in New Brunswick, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia.

French exploration of Canada began in the early 16th century, but the first major permanent settlement wasn’t established until 1608, when the Father of New France, Samuel de Champlain, founded Quebec City. French merchants became increasingly interested in the resources of North America, and some formed fur-trading companies that settled and developed the land. Settlements were established along the St. Lawrence River and in Acadia, as well as along the Mississippi River.

In the mid-17th century hundreds of unmarried women—known as Filles du Roy—were sent to New France to help populate the settlements. Many North Americans—and up to 75 per cent of Quebecers, according to some estimates—can trace their maternal ancestry back to these women.

When France ceded Canada to Britain after the Seven Years’ War in 1763, many French Canadians remained. They were the primary inhabitants until British settlers came and populated present-day Quebec and Ontario. Acadians however (Acadia had been ceded approximately 50 years earlier), were largely deported and many resettled in Louisiana.

In modern times, the influence of the French in Canada continues to be powerful, especially in Quebec, where many of the original French governmental structures are preserved and French is the only official language.

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Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE QUESTION 1: Widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, this Montreal-born eight-time Grammy winner was also a vocal advocate against racial discrimination.

QUESTION 2: Which province was once nicknamed “The Postage Stamp Province” due to its tiny original size?

QUESTION 3: In 2007, the CBC asked Canadians to vote for the greatest Canadian invention of all time. Which scientific breakthrough made the top of the list?

QUESTION 4: Which Canadian former NHL player was nicknamed “The Messaiah” in 1994 after leading the New York Rangers to their first Stanley Cup win in 54 years?

ART, LITERATURE AND ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SPORTS AND LEISURE

ANSWERS 1: Oscar Peterson 2: Manitoba. It was originally 1/18th of its current size.

3: Insulin 4: Mark Messier

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NUNAVUT FLAG: NUNAVUT When Nunavut was first designated as a territory in 1999, its territorial flag was also flown. It depicts a red inuksuk—an Inuit talisman—on a yellow and white background. The blue star is meant to indicate the North Star and the wisdom and leadership of the elders.

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Visiting with Joe and Jean Brisbois during the past few weeks were Donna Schaffer and Ken Mayer and their daughter, Jenna from Regina Beach, Brad and Lorrie Anne Adams of Cold Lake, AB, Clint Brisbois and Kelly Chuchmuch from Winnipeg, Brennan Campbell and his fiancée, Kaylee, Logan, Malcolm and Lily of Lethbridge and Lucie and Deb Brisbois from Estevan.

Gail Knelsen has returned home after spending 10 days visiting with George and Stacey Wice and family in Virginia. She helped Amber celebrate her 14th birthday and watched her play travel ball. She attended Lucas’ banjo recital and some of his soccer games and enjoyed spending Mother’s Day there before returning home.

Long weekend guests at Gloria Edwards were her son Greg and grandson, Hayden and his girlfriend, Megan all from Edmonton.They helped out with some yard work.

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Regina visited with Pat Clements last weekend. They helped Marie Clements plant flowers for Pat. They enjoyed a supper together.

Vern and Sandra Lamontagne enjoyed the company of their sons, Rodger and Roy and Roy’s son, Chance all of Regina. They visited the market Barn on May 21.

Congrats to Heather and Ryan Mowbray on the birth of their son on May 21. He weighed 8 lbs. 2oz and has been named Lemmy Michael.

Several interested persons gathered in Walpole by the old village well on May 26. This well was dug in 1942 to accommodate this thriving village.

A commemorative plaque has been placed on the repainted pump. The RM of Walpole served refreshments.

Sympathy to Katie and Glenn Wilson and family members on the passing of Katie’s mother, Ann Elliott. She passed away on May 20 in Carlyle. She was 58 years old.

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FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 57 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s Central - 219 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

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Saturday, June 3rd - ARCOLA’S 19th ANNUAL TOWN WIDE GARAGE SALE, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Garage sales all over town (21 locations last year!). Also tables at the Crescent Point Ag Pavilion on the Fairgrounds (Ph: 577-7350). Maps will be available at Town Office, Ag Pavilion & Library. Everyone Welcome!

3-1 JUNE 3 (Saturday): Kennedy Town wide garage sale, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Maps and lunch available at Friendship Centre. Contact 538-4329.

3-1 ARCOLA’S 19th ANNUAL TOWN WIDE GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 3rd - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Garage sales all over town (36 locations last year!) No room at home? Rent tables at the Crescent Point Ag Pavilion on the Fairgrounds (Phone 5777350). Maps will be available at Town Office, Ag Pavilion & Library. Everyone Welcome! Garage sale holders please register at Town Office or Chapman’s Store before May 30.

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Saturday, June 10th - Garage Sales in Kisbey, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Watch for balloons.

3-2 Tuesday, June 13: BBQ Hamburger Meal at Kisbey Rec Centre 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Adults $12.00 Children $6.00. Sponsored by Fern Rebekah Lodge, Kisbey.

3-2 Saturday, June 17th - The Carlyle Public Library is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the original library building with a free BBQ lunch. Please plan to attend.

2-4 St Jean Baptiste Celebration June 27th in Bellegarde, starts at 4:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Tous bienvenus a la fete de la St Jean Baptiste a Bellegarde le 27 juin des 16h30.

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OBITUARIES

Ronald Richard Humphries Feb. 26, 1935 - May 20, 2017

Gloria E. Larsen 1934 - 2016 Gloria Larsen, late of Redvers, SK and formerly of Parkman, SK, passed away peacefully at Tatagwa View, Weyburn, SK on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the age of 82 years.

Gloria is lovingly remembered by her sister Janice (Robert) Chapman; sister-in-law Marilyn Larsen; nephews, Darcy (Wendy) Pritchard and Axel Larsen; niece Tracey Forsyth-Lundy (Dennis Lundy) and their children, Daniel (Haylee and their daughter Alexia), Jason and Ashley.

Gloria was predeceased by her parents, Axel and Dagmar Larsen, Stepmother Dorothy Larsen and brothers, Harold and Ed Larsen.

A public graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Dannevirke Lutheran Cemetery, Redvers, SK. Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Redvers.

Robert Blair Doty February 28, 1934 - May 14, 2017 With his family by his side it is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Doty, of Petersfield, Manitoba on Sunday May 14th, 2017 at the age of 83.

He leaves behind to mourn his wife, Elisabeth, his children Carol Ann (Myron), and Jeff (Gail), his grandchildren Ken, Tanya (Phil), Jennifer (Ryan), Dianne (Scott), Brandon (Kaylee), and Brooklyn (Tyler), and his greatgrandchildren Jacob, Olivia, Carter, Riley, Grace, Kaylee, Jackson and Landon. Also left to mourn are his stepchildren Miriam (Chris), Juergen (Letisha) and their children Christopher, J.S., Kadin, and Adelaide, and his step grandchildren Jessie and Chad.

Bob was predeceased by his parents Wesley and Kathleen Doty, his brother Don and his wife Gwen.

A celebration of life was held Friday, May 19th, 2017 at Gilbart Funeral Home, in Selkirk, Manitoba.

Bob had a passion for life and adventure. He loved to travel and experience the world through culture, food and sights. Bob was rarely seen without his camera capturing the people, scenery and action around him.

You will be forever missed and never forgotten! Until we see you again!

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It is with heavy hearts we announce that Ronald Richard Humphries passed away suddenly at home on May 20, 2017. He was 82 years old.

Ron was predeceased by his parents George Richard Humphries, Edith Anne Humphries (Moore), brother Howard and niece Suzanne MacKenzie.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife Doreen (Eaton), his sisters; Joyce (Ian) MacKenzie and Donna (Ron) Dyer and his daughters; Rhonda (Russell) Neil, Karen (Norm) Stock and Candace Humphries (Kelvin Walker) and his son Pat (Colette) Vermette; cherished grandchildren; Stephanie Klemp, Richard (Anna) Laidlaw, Corey Laidlaw, Megan, Michael and Jocelyn Stock, Rheanna and Shelby Neil, Nicole and Jarett Vermette and 5 great grandchildren Landon and Rhett Klemp, Gracie, Sophia and Jack Laidlaw and many nieces and a nephew.

Born Feb 26, 1935 to George and Edith Humphries. Ron grew up the second of four children: Howard, Ron, Joyce and Donna. Ron was born in their brick house on Main Street in Carlyle. Ron started working young. He used his little wagon to help his Dad collect scrap iron. This earned him his nickname “Scrappy”. Carefree summers were spent at White Bear Lake at “The Alabama” cabin on Hotel Beach.

At the age of 16 he went into partnership with his father and brother Howard. Howard looked after the garage and Ron looked after the farm.

In 1957, Ron married Doreen Eaton. Three daughters were born; Rhonda, Karen and Candace. In 1981 Ron and Doreen took over Humphries Holdings. Ron reunited with his son Pat Vermette on Apr. 14, 1994.

Ron loved working being a business man, farming and operating equipment. He reluctantly retired in 2014 at the age of 79.

Ron enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at his cabin at White Bear Lake.

Ron was always grateful for many clients and customers throughout the years. His employees were like family to him. Ron loved the town of Carlyle. He often said, “Carlyle was the best place in the world and why would I ever leave?”

He will be sadly missed!

Thank You On behalf of Doreen Humphries and family we would like to thank Jason, Kathy, Colleen, The RCMP and EMS who transferred Ron to Arcola Hospital, we greatly appreciate your efforts.

Words cannot express our appreciation to our many friends and relatives, all the prayers, cards, phone calls, visits, floral arrangements, charitable donations and gifts of food brought to our home.

Thank you to Orsted Funeral Home for the assistance you provided during this difficult time.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Carlyle United Church, to all the wonderful volunteers and to Lisa Eaton for her amazing musical contribution. To the many people who participated and attended Ron’s Celebration of Life, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

REDVERS UNITED LUTHERAN SHARED MINISTRY Knox United Church-Redvers Dannevirke Lutheran Church-Redvers

Do you have a digital camera and a photographer’s eye?

If so, why not take the plunge for the Summer Times’ annual photo contest!

If you have a summer-themed photo from the region that you feel might just be good enough to ‘WOW!’ email it to us at observer@sasktel.net with the subject line “Summer Times Photo Contest”. Photos should be transmitted via email in their highest resolution. Photos that do not meet resolution requirements will not be considered in the contest.

One winner will be chosen every week, and that photo will grace the front page of the Summer Times newspaper for that week.

In the final issue of the Summer Times, a winner will be chosen from all the weekly winners, and that lucky person will be given a grand prize!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact: The Observer at 453-2525.

SERVICES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE (EVERY SUNDAY)

at Dannevirke Lutheran Church Redvers, SK Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Student-Pastor Marja Hordern Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church Rev. Father Wilfred B Calinawan Alternate Storthoaks & Bellegarde Saturday.......7:30 pm Sunday.......9:00 a.m.

Redvers - Sunday.................10:45 a.m.

Anglican Church of Canada Contact Rev. Michelle Moore, (306)577-9704 St. Margaret’s - Manor (Knox United Church)

11:30 a.m. Worship

Redvers Campus “Enhancing life in South-East Saskatchewan” (306) 453-2781 SUNDAY 10:45 am Service Campus Pastors Blair & Debbie Andrew Sr. Pastor Louis Halbgewachs ALL ARE WELCOME

Roman Catholic Oxbow/Cantal/ Carnduff/Carlyle Rev. Father Melchor Somonte Oxbow St. Joseph’s - 9:00 a.m.

Cantal St. Raphael’s Saturday- 7:00 p.m.

Carnduff St. Jude - 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Father Yodel Cereno

Carlyle Church of Our Lady 11:00 a.m.

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Alida News Submitted by Edel Cowan

Paul and Marina Poulsen spent a couple of weeks holidaying in Alberta. On Wednesday, May 3 they visited in Leduc with their sons Ross and John and their families. On Monday, May 8 they went to Rimbey to visit with Paul’s mom Laura who is residing in a nursing home there. Then on Wednesday,

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Supervisors & Assistants Demon Oilfield is looking for day shift supervisors, night shift supervisors and operational assistants for our Saskatchewan based operations.

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May 11 they travelled to Calgary where they visited with daughter, Nicole and family before returning home on Monday, May 14.

We received word that Neil Blackburn had passed away on May 22, 2016 at St. Paul, AB where he was residing in a nursing home. The Blackburn family lived in Alida from 1939 -1971 and Neil often returned to Alida to renew acquaintances. Neil was predeceased by his parents Percy and Rose, his brother Earl and sister-in-law ShirleyAnn McKinna.

He is survived by his three children, Susan (Texas), Brad and Michael (Alberta) and their families, his brother Ron and family (Regina), special friend Marlene Ross (Yorkton), nieces and nephews as well as many friends. The Alida community extends sincere condolences to the Blackburn families, relatives and friends.

Shelly Cowan and daughter Ainsley spent Saturday, May 27 in Estevan where they did some shopping and visited with Kelsey Rydberg.

Alida will be a busy place this Friday and Saturday (June 2-3) as it is their annual Sports Day. Let’s hope the weatherman will be co-operative and let the sun shine.

Appreciate the interest that is being shown towards adopting the flowerpots on Centre Street, some are being planted now – it’s definitely going to help beautify Alida. Hope you have gotten yours.

We are now entering into the Graduation period – many grads are being planned and graduates getting excited (I’m sure). Our niece Jana’s youngest daughter (Dion Wearmouth) had her graduation over the weekend (May 27) in Alberta – man where does the time go? Grandma Joyce George and Aun-

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HUTT’S TRUCKING LTD. REQUIRED FOR ESTEVAN, CARLYLE AND LAMPMAN

WINCH TRUCK DRIVERS

Winch experience an asset. Must have 1A licence.

PICKER OPERATORS & PICKER SWAMPERS Candidates must hold oilfield safety certificates, including: First Aid/CPR and H2S For more information call Travis at 306-487-8338 or Doug at 306-487-8120 Email resume and driver’s abstract to huttholdings@sasktel.net or fax to 306-487-2296

TOWN OF CARLYLE

We are looking for summer staff to work in our Public Works department. Work is to commence as soon as possible, until the end of September, if possible. Accommodations will be made for students returning to school in the fall.

The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for grounds and parks maintenance.

Experience with tractors and mowers is a definite asset.

Please submit your resume to Town Administrator, Box 10, Carlyle, Sask. S0C 0R0 or fax to (306) 453-6380, or email to towncarlyle@sasktel.net by 4:00pm on June 9, 2017.

Please contact us at 453-2363 for further information.

tie Jackie (Redvers) were able to attend the ceremony and by the pictures we received, they had a great time.

Just a heads-up for anyone who may be interested the local graduations this year will be held in Redvers – June 9, Oxbow – June 28 and Carnduff – June 29. Did you know that this is the year that the last kindergarten class held in Alida School is now graduating from grade twelve? That means that Alida School has been closed for 12 years – now that’s hard to believe! These graduates include Julie Potapinski, Liam Boutin and Wendal Peet from Redvers High and Hayley Bendtsen and Sara McClung from Carnduff High. Good luck grads you and your classmates.

Please remember folks to keep me posted on your and any happenings either by calling me at (306-443-2496) or texting (306-485-8561) or emailing (g.cowan@sasktel..net) I do appreciate hearing you and getting your input. Until next time – Keep smiling – Think positive – Drive safely and Take care.

Kennedy/Langbank News Submitted by Connie Schwalm That wind has really been doing some serious ‘huffing and puffing’ in our part of the world lately, hasn’t it? (I’m pretty sure I saw Dorothy and Toto go sailing past my window the other day. Wouldn’t surprise me to see the Tin Man go clanging past next!)

Anyway...

Work on the new Meeting Room being built behind the Library is progressing well. Once it’s finished, the space will be used for Library programming. It will ALSO be available for community use, such as a meeting space for a local group or club. Look for more information on this in the near future.

On June 26th the Grades 3-7 students at Kennedy Langbank School will be presenting the play that they are currently working on. The evening will begin at 7 pm. (My daughter has asked me to help her with her lines, so I’ve had a sneak peek at the play. It looks the audience is really going to enjoy this performance!)

Our Kennedy Langbank Girls Under 10 Softball Team is close to winding up their busy schedule. So far, there is one extra Home Game scheduled for June 12th in Langbank. However, one of the games scheduled for last week had to be postponed, so there may be another ‘make-up’ game added to the schedule yet.

The Ball Diamond in Langbank will also be busy on June 11th. A fundraiser for Lyle Balogh and his family is scheduled to take place starting with a BBQ at 1 pm. This will be followed by a Men’s Fastball League Double-Header set to get underway at 2 pm.

That’s about all the news that I have for you this week folks. Feel free to give me a call at 306-495-8888 if you have any news that you’d like to share.

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Friday, June 2, 2017

Crop expectation numbers not adding up

By Calvin Daniels The numbers don’t seem to be quite adding up.

Or, if they do, they seem to be running counter to conditions, and earlier expectations.

The numbers in this case are from Statistics Canada, and relate to cropping expectations for Canadian farmers this year.

Overall, the numbers suggest farmers will plant an additional two million acres this season.

Not surprisingly the greatest interest is in canola, and its oilseed competitor soybeans.

The numbers suggest producers will increase canola acres to 22.4 million acres, up almost 10 per cent from last year and a new record high.

Soybeans, a crop unheard of across most of the Canadian Prairies a decade ago is becoming a major crop. The StatsCan numbers show Manitoba soybean acres to 2.2 million acres which is a 34.6 per cent increase from 2016.

In Saskatchewan, where soybeans are an even newer crop, the acreage is expected to triple from 240,000 acres to 730,000.

While the numbers don’t crystal ball the future, given the nitrogen fixing ability of soybeans, and farmers seeking alternatives to canola as an oilseed crop, the acres devoted to soybeans are likely to continue to grow in the years ahead.

Of a greater surprise among the StatsCan num-

bers are those related to a couple of old standard cereal crops.

Oat acres are anticipated to jump 20.6 per cent to 3.4 million acres. Given the oat milling sector here on the prairies, this will be seen as a positive in terms of supply.

And one-time crop king wheat, is at least expected to hold its acres at 23.2 million.

But the question is where the acres are actually coming from?

We are in a spring where a lot of 2016 crop was still in the field, and that is a pressure on replanting.

There are also significant acres that were wet last fall, and remain so this spring. With the calendar turning to June any amount of moisture could leave at least some of those wet acres idle.

The same moisture issues means a lot of slough acres which might be cropped in dry years, are not going to be planted in 2017.

While Statistics Canada numbers are never guaranteed, planting is too volatile for that, this year farmers clearly hoped to put in huge acres, perhaps as a buffer to softer price expectations.

But conditions are likely to roadblock the big planting that farmers had planned.

In fact, it would not take a lot of moisture in the next couple of weeks to drop the expected acres significantly.

By Ken Rolheiser www.kenrolheiser.com

Pain and suffering and God’s will

Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. The doctor said, “You’re really doing great, aren’t you?” Morris replied, “Just doing what you said, Doc: ‘Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.’” The doctor said, “I didn’t say that. I said, ‘You’ve got a heart murmur; be careful.’”

Most of us are more careful than Morris when it comes to warnings about our health and future suffering and pain we may encounter. Jesus tells us “You will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice; you will have pain, but your pain will turn into joy” (John 16:20).

In John’s passage Jesus promises to return and then we will rejoice. But meanwhile we face some very difficult times and we often ask, “Why does God allow such terrible things to happen?”

Father Brendan McGuire shares some of his reflection at the funeral of a murder suicide that left small children orphaned. “Why would God allow such a horrible thing to happen to such a lovely family?” some ask.

God gives us free will. If God intervened in every situation where we make bad choices God would have to interfere non-stop all over the world, McGuire says. “…these calamities are happening constantly even now. Look at all the people who have been killed in all parts of the world today.

“He would have to intercede in every one of those. And people who are dying of hunger; it is not God’s will... It is our wilful ignorance or wilful lack of cooperation with sharing.

“God does not intend people to have to migrate from one place to the next just for food and they are dying in refugee camps blocked from one country to the next. That is not God’s will,” McGuire says.

When it comes to our pain and suffering we want God to intervene. We will lose the battle for good health and fitness, but death is not the end but the beginning. Our moment of death will be the greatest moment of our existence. It will be the time to rejoice in Christ’s victory over death.

The greatest meditation related to pain and suffering is to reflect on the Passion of Jesus. Our Lord said to St Bernard, “I will remit all the venial sins and I will no more think of the mortal sins of those who honour the grievous wound on my right shoulder, which caused me unutterable pain when bearing my heavy cross to Calvary.”

The key to finding meaning in suffering is being close to God. “Nothing is wanting to him who possesses God,” said St Teresa of Avila. “God alone suffices”. Being close to God means joy.

In Breaking into Joy Anne Costa says: “Joy does not depend upon our circumstances. It comes from God and cannot be reduced by suffering or hardship.” About suffering, Costa says, “How we choose to think about things is always within our control.”

McGuire suggests that we can follow Christ when we face pain and suffering. “And what did Jesus do? Jesus took in that pain and gave back love.

That is what he did on the cross… That is the true victory of the cross.”

We can offer up our pain and suffering, in union with Christ, in reparation for our sins and the sins of the whole world.

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Carlyle’s Dyer family recently raised $600 for four-year-old Raina Mier’s entry in this year’s GO21 Regina Fun Run in support of the Saskatchewan Down Syndrome Society (SDSS), which takes place Saturday, June 3 in the city’s Rick Hansen Park.

Keith and Sandra Dyer, their son Carman Dyer and the newest member of the Dyer family - Carman’s wife, Stephanie Taylor - donated one dollar from each drink sold - plus tips - at Carman and Stephanie’s May 20 wedding at the Dyer acerage near Carlyle.

“My friend Kellie Anderson is Raina’s mom and before the wedding, I approached her before the wedding about what she would charge for bartending.

She said ‘Just give a donation to the Down Syndrome Society,’” says Sandra. “In the end, Kellie got sick and wasn’t able to work the wedding, but Raina’s dad, Roger (Miers), Desirae Galbraith and Jerri Lenius were our bartenders.”

“When I took the money to Kellie, she started to cry,” adds Sandra. “But we were so happy to contribute to Raina’s run and so were

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Bartenders at the May 20 wedding of Carmen Dyer and Stephanie Taylor worked to raise $600 from the couple’s family and friends to benefit Raina Miers’ entry in the upcoming GO21 Regina Fun Run, which benefits the Saskatchewan Down Syndrome Society. Pictured are: (l-r) Raina’s dad, Roger Miers, Desirae Galbraith and Jerri Lenius. our guests. The MC announced what we were doing and everybody was really generous.”

“Carmen and Stephanie both thought it was fantastic.”

Anderson says: “Thank you so much to the Dyer family. I literally cried at all the support from the wedding.

It means so much that they supported the Saskatchewan Down Syndrome Society by pledging Raina in her GO21 Fun Run.” The Dyers aren’t

through with supporting the SDSS on their special days, however.

Sandra says: “June 3 is my birthday and it’s also the day of Raina’s run. I’m going to spend my birthday in Regina participating as part of Raina’s Crew team.”

Donations over $10 for Raina’s Crew (which benefits the Saskatchewan Down Syndrome Society) are tax-deductible. To contribute or to learn more, contact Kellie Jones at (306)-5759778.

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