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Your health matters to you andAlso, don’t miss on Saturday from 1pm – 4pm meet one of the hard-working it’s time to look after yourself.Food Bank volunteers! They will be taking donations and answering any Change a few lifestyle habits andquestions you have about the organization! you will be rewarded with vitalityThe Southern Plains Co-op takes food donations all year long and a joie de vivre that will beto help support this great group! highly contagious.

You will travel a lot and the trips will be a little longer than expected. Don’t turn down your friends’ invitations to relax and have fun; you’ll appreciate the downtime.

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You will find creative solutions for even the smallest financial conundrum. Don’t hesitate to seek help from friends or experts to straighten out your pocketbook.

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GEMINI

There’s tons to do and no time to lose. You’ll profit from your creativity. Against all odds, an art project you worked on for fun may soon be worth its weight in gold.

You will devote a lot of time to back-to-school responsibilities if you have young children. Drastic home improvement projects or even a move may be in the cards.

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Time will be a rare commodity and you’ll feel the need to plan your days down to the minute in order to get everything done. It’s ok to let some things slide so you don’t get overwhelmed.

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You’ll be unusually emotional this week. You’ll be tempted to make a spontaneous purchase, but proceed with caution: you may end up needing extra funds in the near future.

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Time will be increasingly scarce as the week progresses. Everything seems to be an emergency at work. Your friends will help you stay in control by introducing you to a physical activity.

SAGITTARIUS

A special occasion will require you to look your absolute best. Don’t be afraid to stand out: you’ll need to make a memorable first impression on a new acquaintance.

CAPRICORN

A remarkably interesting family trip may be in the works. You need a vacation, but make sure to plan your time carefully if you want it to be restful.

CAPRICORN

You will be tasked with a mountain of emergency work. You will be well rewarded for your troubles and an interesting promotion may follow shortly.

AQUARIUS

Big projects always generate some stress. Your emotions will already be running high. Perseverance will be the key to success. Embrace upcoming changes; they will be beneficial.

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You may spend some of your week at home. If you have young children, don’t wait until the last minute to start planning for back-to-school.

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A feast for the soul at Kenosee Lake Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

Kenosee Lake was the setting for the area’s ﬁrst-ever Soul Feast, Thursday, Aug. 3 and Friday, Aug.4. Organizer and healing guide Tami Dovell says the two-day event was designed to feature “like-minded vendors and businesses gathering together in nature to enhance well-being on every level.” Healing sessions and sample sessions featured a variety of alternative practioners, among them, healers, psychics, tarot card readers and others; while on-site classes included meditation painting, yoga, laughter yoga, group healings, Qui Gong, and more. “Everyone here - the healers, the vendors, the practitioners and the speakers - are people I personally selected for Soul Feast,” says Dovell. “I know them all and they all have such beautiful gifts to oﬀer to the world. That’s why I’m

hoping to make Soul Feast an annual event.” Scheduled speakers included Dovell herself, who spoke about anxiety and depression. “I struggled for years emotionally with severe anxiety and depression,” she says. “I pretended to be happy all of the time and as a result, I neglected what was really happening on the inside.” “What ultimately helped me was meeting the right teacher and that’s what started me on this path,” explains Dovell. “That’s why I feel so strongly about helping people ﬁnd the healer or practice that’s right for them.” “If you can love the gift of who you are, that’s the path to selflove.” “We’re trying to build a community of likeminded businesses, healers and souls who will share their gifts with the world,” says Dovell. “Because my mission is to help people ﬁnd the best version of who they are.”

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Healing guide Tami Dovell is pictured here welcoming visitors to Kenosee Lake’s first-ever Soul Feast. The two-day event - held Thursday, Aug. 3 and Friday, Aug. 4 - at the Kenosee Boys & Girls Camp – featured “like-minded vendors and businesses gathering together in nature to enhance well-being on every level,” according to Dovell.

August Excursion: Little kids; big trucks at Arcola’s Littlehawk

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The Arcola Daycare kids enjoyed an August 1st excursion to Littlehawk Enterprises. “The children explored the ‘big trucks’ and they all got a chance to sit in the driver’s seat and toot the horn,” says Arcola Daycare Director, Kayla Breti. “ They were amazed at how loud the horn was, how many buttons there were inside the truck, and how big the tires were!”

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Equine event: Redvers Horse Show

The Redvers Horse Show welcomes riders of all ages. Here, Hillary Bauche, Parker Bauche and Fallon Belisle enjoy participating in costume.

Skylar Mailhot was one of the many competitors at the Redvers Horse Show.

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The Redvers Agricultural Society hosted the annual Redvers Horse Show, Saturday, July 29. The family-friendly event routinely attracts riders of all ages, who range from enthusiastic amateurs to nationally-ranked equestrians. The one-day event features numerous equestrian events, including: English riding, western riding, gymkhana events and more. Organizer Carol Sylvestre says: “It’s a show that people come back to. Many move in Friday night and stay for the weekend to enjoy the town.”

Here, Laurie Anne Renwick, Pat Dayman and Melissa Atchison ride in Redvers.

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report suspicious activity to their local police department if contacted by a scammer. Several small businesses have been targeted recently in the Regina area. The businesses were phoned

by someone posing as a SaskPower employee who told the customer that unless they submitted payment by a certain date, their power would be disconnected immediately.

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Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997, notice is hereby given That Watzamattau Holdings Ltd. has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Special Use – Home Delivery permit, to sell alcohol in the premises known as Bar Bar Kenosee Lake at 4A Lakeview St in Kenosee Lake SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered, and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to:

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SaskPower does not deal with overdue accounts in this manner, but works with customers on repayment arrangements for overdue accounts to avoid disconnection wherever possible. If you doubt the authenticity of a call, hang up immediately. If you wish to verify the status of your account, contact SaskPower at 1-888-757-6937. Customers are also reminded to protect themselves from email scams requesting them to download or send personal information. One such email scam currently circulating claims to be from “SaskPower Billing” with a zip file for customers to download.

SaskPower takes the privacy of its customers very seriously. SaskPower does not email customers asking them to download their statement, or provide account information. Any customers who have an online account are directed to their secure login page to view their bill when it is ready. Anyone who has been the target of scammers is encouraged to report the incident to their police department and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-4958501. Learn more about how to protect yourself from fraud at: www. antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.

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Weekly RCMP report

Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

The Carlyle RCMP detachment dealt with several calls from Friday, July 29 to Thursday, Aug. 3. 911/Alarms Four non-emergency 911 calls and one (false) alarm were responded to by police during this period.

Alcohol-related oﬀences Carlyle RCMP members charged four drivers with impaired operation of a motor vehicle. In addition, police also located two motorists with alcohol in their vehicles while conducting a traﬃc stop. Police also issued several roadside suspensions for alcohol use which fell under the limit for impaired driving charges. In these cases, drivers had their licences revoked for three days. Animal cruelty RCMP are currently investigating a case within the detachment area in which some dogs are not cared for properly.

Assistance Members of the Carlyle RCMP detachment assisted conservation oﬃcers at Moose Mountain Provincial Park with a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation. Break and enter A break and enter which occurred in Redvers is still under investigation by Carlyle RCMP. Child Welfare Act RCMP dealt with two Child Welfare Act ﬁles within the detachment area. Failure to comply with an undertaking An individual was arrested for breach of conditions for failing to reply with an undertaking.

Fraud A reported fraud is still under investigation by the RCMP. Mental Health Act Members responded to four calls under the Mental Health Act. Mischief Police dealt with three complaints of mischief in the Carlyle area this week, as well as one in Redvers. In all four instances, charges could have been laid by the RCMP, but in all four cases, complainants did not want charges to be laid. Members then dealt directly with individuals involved in each case. Sexual interference Carlyle RCMP are currently investigating

two incidences of sexual interference. The first took place within the detachment area. Members are currently working with Virden RCMP regarding the second. Theft RCMP are currently investigating a theft of under $5,000 in Redvers. Traffic offences Nine drivers were fined $580 each for operating unregistered vehicles. RCMP members issued 12 tickets for speeding, including one fine of $360 for driving at least 35 km over the posted speed limit. Members issued several fines and/or warn-

ings to drivers for offences which included seatbelt violations, failures to stop at posted stop signs, and more. Cpl. James Barnett of the Carlyle RCMP detachment says: “In summer, speed and impaired driving is always a big concern - especially in this area. So many people come from to this part of the province to enjoy White Bear Lake Resort and Moose Mountain Provincial Park. We want everyone to arrive here safely and to return home safely.” “Safety for everyone is always our biggest concern.” Welfare check RCMP conducted a welfare check in Forget.

Town of Carlyle to sell mobile home lots Carlyle Town Council held their regular bi-weekly meeting Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Carlyle Civic Centre. Council’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Civic Centre. Lots for sale Council voted to sell

six serviced lots located on 6th and 7th Streets in Carlyle. The lots are suitable for mobile homes and are $34,000 each. For more information, please contact the Town Oﬃce at: (306)453-2363. Dutch Elm disease Town of Carlyle Su-

perintendent of Public Works, Todd Thompson addressed council regarding Dutch Elm disease within the community. Thompson said that the Public Works department is currently addressing the problem, which has aﬀected some trees in Carlyle.

Thompson is also currently exploring preventative measures so the problem can be addressed and contained before more trees are affected. Bridge replacement project Representatives from KGS Group up-

The Fastway Group enters purchase agreement to acquire North American Lumber and Building Supplies, Ltd. Toronto, July 17, 2017 – Mill Street & Co. (“Mill Street”), is proud to announce, its subsidiary, The Fastway Group (Fastway) has entered into a purchase agreement for the acquisition of the business operations of North American Lumber Limited (NAL). For over 110 years, North American Lumber has been serving local communities in North Western Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, providing a broad range of products including lumber, hardware and building materials. Its strengths include longterm staﬀ with superior product knowledge, a proven and recognized commitment to customer satisfaction, and motivated managers who are closely involved in the communities in which they live and work. This has resulted in a broad base of loyal

customers and an excellent reputation in all the markets NAL serves. NAL’s 11 retail locations are supported by strong back end systems and a highly capable team of industry leading professionals at its corporate head office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. “We are very proud to add North American Lumber as the newest member of The Fastway Group,” says Fastway President, Geoff Reed. “North American Lumber represents the most trusted and respected name for lumber and building supplies in Central Canada and its dedication to customercentered performance makes it a perfect fit for The Fastway Group. Not only does the company bring a proud legacy that spans over 100 years of success, I am most excited about the extraordinary team of industry

professionals who will continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers.” “I couldn’t be more thrilled by the addition of North American Lumber to The Fastway Group,” states Noah Murad, Mill Street & Co. President. “Its strong market reputation and geographical breadth spanning Central Canada, represents a signiﬁcant step forward in creating a next generation national leader for lumber and building supplies in Canada. This is a strong addition to the group that will provide immediate value to The Fastway Group customers, as well as Mill Street & Co. and its partners.” NAL President, Martha Konantz comments, “I am very pleased for the company, its staﬀ and the continuing legacy of this great brand. I believe The Fastway

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dated council on the progress of the Railway Avenue Bridge replacement project. Drone scheduled August 16 In celebration of Canada 150, Duracell and Maclean’s magazine have launched the Explorer 150 program

- in which a drone will capture images of communities across Canada to be live-streamed. The drone is scheduled to be in the Carlyle area Wednesday, Aug. 16. For more information, visit: http://duracelldrone.macleans. ca.

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Group will bring positive energy and opportunities to the company and will successfully grow and develop the business in new directions. I look forward to working with Geoﬀ Reed and Noah Murad as we transition the business to new ownership over the next few months.”

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New technology to preserve rare breeds By Calvin Daniels So last week I wrote about why preserving rare breeds is important. And now a new technology has emerged to help do just that, preserve rare and important livestock genetics. The new technology comes via Canadian Animal Genetic Resources (CAGR), a joint initiative of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), to preserve the genetic diversity of Canadian livestock and poultry breeds, and to develop new techniques to conserve germplasm.

The three branches of CAGR include Genetic Diversity, Gamete and Embryo Biology, and Cryobiology. Dr. Carl Lessard, with the University of Saskatchewan explained the program at present is focusing on preserving the sperm of dead or recently castrated farm animals. “Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Canadian Animal Genetic Resources (CAGR) program has developed a method to salvage sperm cells from epididymis (reproductive organ sitting on the testes) from dead or castrated ani-

mals,” said Lessard, lead researcher at CAGR in a release. “If the gonadal tissue is packed properly for shipping, sperm cells can show a good movement up to 48 hours following the castration or the death of the animal, meaning that we can preserve this viable material in our gene bank.” If packed properly, sperm can be viable for up to 48 hours, which means that producers of heritage breed animals across the country can preserve the genetic diversity of their heritage breed species by couriering scrotums to the CAGR facility in Saska-

toon, he explained. The great news about this technology is that it is working across the range of livestock. In 2016, CAGR received scrotums from Guernsey and Lynch Lineback bulls, Shropshire and Nubian bucks, a Clydesdale stallion, and a Berkshire pig. As noted last week Rare Breeds Canada which monitors livestock breeds in this country classifying them ﬁrst at risk, then vulnerable, endangered and ﬁnally critical, has an extensive list. There are some 50 breeds on the critical list of the organi-

zation including breeds originating in this country, Lacombe hogs, Outaouais Arcott sheep and the Newfoundland pony. CAGR preserves the material because loss of genetic diversity is a real threat to future production. Without preservation, characteristics such as the size variety of animals, their ability to thrive in heat or their resistance to disease could be lost, notes the website. Lessard said for producers the process is rather simple, but added there is a time factor. The material remains

viable for only a short time after the death of the animal. CAGR relies on donations of germplasm and DNA from the livestock and poultry industries, veterinarians, animal breeders and producers, as well as Canadian universities and conservation agencies. If you wish to participate and contribute to the conservation of Canada’s animal genetic resources, please do not hesitate to contact, Yves Plante, (306) 956-7209, or email: yves.plante@ agr.gc.ca. Your support is important and appreciated.

Certain investors like to hold gold – and it’s easy to understand why. From early civilizations, to dynasties, empires and kingdoms, gold has held value and, for centuries, has been a recognized monetary currency throughout most of the world because it is scarce, controllable and recognizable. It has been long established as a symbol of art, spirituality and wealth – and

continues to be so today. Even in this digital age of credit, debit and paper currency, gold is still considered valuable and, for some investors, a valuable part of an investment portfolio. But is gold a good choice for you as an investment, especially for your retirement? Not necessarily – here’s why. Gold is, well, gold – and it still has an emotional pull for many

people. But when you remove emotion from the equation, investment data paints a different picture of gold. In August 2016, two economics professors from Harvard University released a study titled Gold Returns published in The Economic Journal* which examined long-term U.S. data and argued that “changes in real gold prices co-vary negligibly with growth rates of consumption and, moreover, gold has not delivered high average real returns during macroeconomic disasters.” In other words, turning to gold during times of economic decline doesn’t necessarily provide the diversiﬁcation

needed to oﬀset losses. Where it may help, though, is during a low interest rate environment as noted in “Negative Interest Rates: Implications for Investors”, published by the Investors Group Investment Strategy Group.** That’s because gold has no yield so it can be attractive when yields on other assets start to fall. For instance, its relationship with bond yields is typically inverse – when yields go down, gold strengthens, and vice versa. That’s why people sometimes use it as an inﬂation hedge. Proponents of gold, recommend having about 5% of assets in the yellow metal. History has shown that it

doesn’t hold its value and unlike stocks, gold has been known to be subject to lengthy periods of stagnation. So if you are going to invest in gold it should only be in very small amounts. There are many proven investment strategies for growing your wealth and funding a comfortable retirement. Whether one of them is to include gold in your portfolio depends on your unique ﬁnancial goals and tolerance for risk. That’s why you should talk to your professional advisor to get gold standard advice about the right comprehensive ﬁnancial plan for you. *http://www.nber. org/papers/w18759

**Investment Insights, Negative Interest Rates: Implications for investors by Stephen Rogers, Investment Strategist, I.G. Investment Management This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a ﬁrm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for speciﬁc advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.

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dad” Passing on the faith to our children is a sacred duty, and the difficulty of that privilege is compounded by our own doubts. We don’t feel up to the task when we realize our shortcomings and inadequacies. Often we need a time out to reassert our convictions. That is why we read scripture every day and attend church services and let God talk to us. But we owe it to our children to pass on what we know, even if we have doubts. Recently I have been in contact with several young adults who were asking for answers to their doubts. I gave in to the temptation of sharing some of the ways I resolve my own doubts. Let us start with Christmas. Remember the magic of the birth of the baby Jesus. Here is an approachable God, a non-judgemental God. Recollect all the family and faith filled memories that filled our hearts. That was easy. Turn to the Resurrec-

tion of Easter Sunday. Even the apostles hid in fear and doubt. And Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, a sinner like us. She continued on to be a special Saint, a disciple to the apostles. It is easier to have faith in the Resurrection if we read Acts of the Apostles. Jesus came back to shake them up a bit, ﬁll them with the Spirit and equip them for the task our churches still carry on today. The witness of the apostles is historical and true. Their martyrdom underscores their belief. “Truth sits on the lips of dying men,” Shakespeare said. The miracles then and now are real. Do the research. The usual way of passing on truths is through the written word and oral witness. Both of these have withstood the scrutiny of doubters and persecutors. Today the number of martyrs for the faith is still growing. Then we have the Doctors and theologians of the church! You may know

some of them. I used to tell myself that before I gave in to doubts I would have to study at least as much as they have because they remain convinced. In the end, faith is a gift from God. But we need to continue to ask for it. Our greatest Saints like St Teresa of Calcutta lived with doubt every day. We ask God for Faith, Hope and Charity, and we continue to listen to God’s Word. And that gives us the faith and courage to continue as disciples. “Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be gloriﬁed in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.…” (John 14:12-13). Jesus said to Thomas, “because you have seen me, you have believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed” (John 20:29.

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Devine’s damned political legacy By Murray Mandryk It’s been more than a quarter century since Grant Devine’s Progressive Conservative government was ousted in Saskatchewan and we still haven’t come to terms with the man. There again, it seems Grant Devine hasn’t quite come to terms with his political legacy. This appears to be what we have learned from what should be a legitimate appointment of Devine to the board of the University of Saskatchewan. As a graduate of the U of S and as an agriculture PhD., Grant Devine is as qualiﬁed an appointment as anyone. But as the province’s former agriculture minister and premier, he should be viewed as especially qualiﬁed, especially, to rural people who are often under-represented on such important boards. Can we deny that those who serve the public in

an elected capacity and who sacriﬁce so much of their careers and family life to the rest of us are undeserving? Of course not. Quite the opposite. Moreover, this is a former premier. We name buildings and dams after premiers. (In fact, there was a rumour that the Ag college building on campus would be named after him, an idea supposedly nixed by the university.) To begrudge a comparatively modest board appoint to Devine a quarter century later does seem petty. Finally, many of those personally critical of Devine today are people who have never met the man. As an individual, you will ﬁnd few people who are more personally decent. And even as a politician, almost no one who cares less or has complained less about the massive political criticism he has received than

Grant Devine. Alas, this may also be his problem. In an interview with Saskatoon StarPhoenix reporter Alex MacPherson who broke the story (interestingly, neither the U of S nor the Saskatchewan Party government who appointed him made much of a fuss about this appointment) Devine said: “I expected the reaction, but I have the opportunity to build some things, and certainly build at the university, and I’m very proud of it.” Asked by MacPherson whether he considers himself a polarizing ﬁgure, Devine replied: “I guess I do if you’re from the real sincere political left because we changed so much.” He cited investments in pension funds and capital markets and support of free trade as examples (but didn’t speciﬁcally mention his privatization that stopped at his unsuccessful bid to sell

SaskEnergy). As for his government’s massive deficits that saddled the province with an additional $10 billion in public debt in 10 years, Devine cited low commodity prices and the need to “to help farmers and homeowners” with 22 per cent interest rates. “Yes. Do they like to complain that we had a deficit? I guess so,” Devine said. “Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.” This is about what one might expect from a politician justifying what was, admittedly, a bad political record of fiscal prudence.

Devine does ignore massive tax cuts and giveaway grants that were actually more responsible for the debt. But far more problematic was Devine’s justiﬁcation in the interview of the PC caucus communication allowance fraud scandal that resulted in 16 criminal convictions. “It’s low-hanging fruit, politically,” Devine told MacPherson. “It was a couple of hundred thousand dollars, so it wasn’t a lot of money.” This wasn’t low-hanging fruit. Stealing is stealing. Worst of all, it was a breach of public trust of the highest order.

Yes, the charges resulted in heartache, divorce and possibly even the suicide of former ag minister Jack Wolfe. But the scandal was hardly “nonsense”, as Devine described. Devine cannot be and was not held criminally responsible for the actions of others. Understanding this should help some of us get passed the notion of him receiving a simple board appointment. But what Devine still doesn’t get is this political wrong-doing has damned his government’s and his personal political legacy.

Bangers and Integrity By Linda Wegner Whether you like ‘em baked, broiled, roasted, mild or spicy, sausages have been a dietary staple in some form and seemingly in every part of the world for generations. Though far from served on a regular basis, we occasionally enjoy the decadence of German wurst or campﬁre style wieners. In a recent newspaper article and national news item, the topic of sausages came up, an unusual subject considering the time and space usually dedicated to far weightier matters. I quote: “A federally funded study has found that 20 per cent of sausages sampled from grocery stores across Canada contained meats that weren’t on the label.” (CBC report, August 3, 2017). Upon further research, undisclosed ingredients include, among those other things, horse meat. Not sure whether we’ll indulge anytime soon.

The practice of including undisclosed ingredients isn’t restricted to Canadian suppliers; some international fast food outlets have stopped ordering processed meats from suppliers of these products. In another interesting note re the lowly sausage, a book I’m reading sheds light on the reason they are called “bangers” in England. In Young Elizabeth: the making of the Queen by Kate Williams, the author explains some restrictions during World War 11 rationing: “Sausages were bulked out with bread and so much water that they often exploded under high temperatures – hence the name ‘bangers’.” Interesting to say the least! So what does this topic have to do with the way I live my life? While some folks have no problem with horse meat or the addition of other legitimate food products, what people object to most is the undisclosed

inclusion. As followers of Jesus Christ, we’re not above making mistakes but honesty, authenticity and integrity are key to being a true witness. “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” (3rd John 4)

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A vacation enjoyed I tend not to venture too far from the southeast these days, it seems like there’s always something that should be covered and I always feel bad leaving Lynne to try to get everywhere on her own. But, having said that, I did take 10 days off recently and it was a great adventure. Kelly Running Now, there’s a ton to do in Observer Staff the southeast, but I’m going to tell you about my recent trip out to the Cypress Hills… which I would definitely recommend as something to do if you’re looking for a change. Now, why the Cypress Hills? Well, since I grew up in the southwest, we typically spent a couple of weeks there each year, so I knew it was a beautiful spot and the friends I was meeting with are from Calgary. Cypress was kind of a halfway point for us to meet. We found ourselves simply relaxing and enjoying the first couple of days on the beach, mostly reading and doing a little bit of kayaking. We found ourselves exploring Fort Walsh – an outpost built by North West Mounted Police after American wolf hunters and whiskey runners massacred many First Nations over a misunderstanding about a horse. The British didn’t want the Americans to be running amok in their Western territory and sent out a police force to deal with it. After visiting Fort Walsh, we stopped in Maple Creek and partook in a food tour. Royce Pettyjohn of Maple Creek took us around on a historical tour. We learned how Maple Creek got its start and how it has grown into what it is today. Not to mention we stopped by six different restaurants/bars and enjoyed absolutely amazing food along the way. I was blown away by each dish and very impressed by the variety and depth of the restaurants there. A recent addition to Cypress… well recent as in it wasn’t there when I was a kid, was the TreeOSix zip lines. These were an absolute blast… after you got over the wobbly climb up a rope ladder to reach 40 ft in the air. We had two awesome guides who were encouraging and got everyone up and through the course… they even taught us how to lean back and go upside down if we wanted – so, I did give it a go and managed to zip across fully inverted. Another unique feature we found included Goat Yoga in Maple Creek at Grotto Gardens. This was quite interesting. I’ve never actually taken a yoga class before… and although I did my best, I definitely got distracted a little bit by the goats and snapped a couple selfies as I tried not to fall over while contorting myself and trying to balance in the poses. That evening the observatory was open, so although it was a little cloudy out we went over to check it out as both Cypress and Grasslands National Park in the southwest are dark sky preserves. Through the clouds we didn’t get to see too much, but did get a close up of the moon and saw Saturn. On the Friday, we parted ways, and I was off to Lac Pelletier just south of Swift Current to visit friends and family… I missed out on eating at Clancy’s on the Beach though. It’s the restaurant I used to work at in the summers growing up and the food is always amazing… burgers, the beef dip, Eggs Clancy, and the absolute must-have: hashbrowns – seriously no one makes them like Clancy’s. So, although we have so much to do in the southeast, it is fun to take a little time and take in even more beauty of the prairies.

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A recipe for growth? I get a chance to read several community newspapers in the course of a week and it’s been heartwarming to see the excitement and outright pride in the description of the Canada 150 celebrations, homecomings and reunions that took place in many communities last month. There were common threads in the acMy Outlook counts: how welcome visitors felt Shelley Luedtke returning ‘home’, how impressive the events were, and how thankful people were for the volunteers who pulled it all together. Different towns--similar experiences. We often talk about the spirit of small town Saskatchewan--which is typically followed by the question of the future of said towns. An item in one paper last week raised some thoughts regarding the differences between towns that grow and ones that do not. The column drew on the work of a professor from Kansas State University who looked at factors not often considered when discussing growth. In towns that do not grow people avoided controversy and refused to discuss issues and regulations. In towns that grow controversy is considered normal and expected since it demonstrates participation. In towns that do not grow citizens personalized politics and could not separate the person from the job. In towns that grow people take stands on issues and policies and do not take sides based on friendship or social interactions. In towns that do not grow schools promote sports above all else, allowing academic programs to deterio-

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rate and forcing families to move their children to better schools. In towns that grow schools put emphasis on academics. In towns that do not grow citizens are unwilling to share leadership and authority with newcomers. In towns that grow a place is made for new people, new ideas and new ways of doing things. In other words it’s not a formula of tax breaks or business and housing incentives, or even access to services that this research points to. Although signi�icant factors to be sure, what appears equally signi�icant is the role of each citizen within the community and their willingness to speak…and to listen. Business investment matters, but so too the investment of citizens who take on responsibilities, mentor others and provide opportunities for all. We elect leaders who we entrust with the responsibility of setting the course and communicating that direction to citizens. But the vibrancy of the community does not depend on them alone. That’s on all of us. So what would be a citizen’s recipe for growth? To voice our thoughts when necessary but ensuring we make it about the issue and not the individual. To be as free with our praise as we are with our criticism if we want our leaders and volunteers to continue working hard on our behalf. To encourage teachers who are helping our children achieve and understand academic accountability. To listen to the insights of our longtime residents and to embrace the initiatives of our newcomers. Is our town growing? Do we want it to? It takes an honest inventory of where we are today, along with reminding each citizen of their role in determining where we are going to be in the years to come. That’s my outlook.

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M o s t people have at least one bad financial habit. Whether it’s impulse shopping, forgetting to pay bills Carla Hindman on time or Director of Financial putting off Education, Visa Canada building that emergency fund balancing what you want to do and what you “should” do is never easy. You might recognize a few of these common bad financial habits in your life: • Paying bills after the due date • Paying only the minimum required on bills • Ignoring bills and letting them go to collections • Putting off saving for retirement or a rainy day • Impulse shopping or “retail therapy” • Not keeping track of how much debt you have • Taking on debt to pay for

something you don’t currently need. Ultimately, all of these lead to spending more than you earn and in some cases, bad habits can have a cascading effect. Here are some ways to turn things around. Start by identifying bad habits. Sometimes a bad financial habit can be hard to identify. Not sure where to start? Looking through your previous months’ expenses can help you identify purchasing trends or one-off purchases that are part of a larger theme. If you have a budget, you should be comparing projected spending with actual spending on a monthly basis (reviewing online or paper bank statements can make this relatively simple). If you don’t have a budget; now is a good time to start. Try to figure out what’s driving your behavior. You might need to figure out what triggers your behavior and the reward you perceive afterward before you

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can change a habit. However, triggers and rewards aren’t always obvious. For example, you might buy big-ticket items when they are on sale because you feel like you’re accomplishing something by “saving” so much. Perhaps you could foster a similar feeling of accomplishment by investing the money in a taxdeferred retirement account and calculating how much it would be worth after years of compound interest. Aim for healthy ﬁnancial habits. What habits should you try to adopt? Budgeting is certainly a worthy activity, but also consider the following mix of behaviours and objectives that can help get your ﬁnances in order: • Pay all your bills on time. In addition to avoiding late-payment fees, making on-time payments is the most important factor in determining your credit score. • Make debt reduction a priority. Rather than accruing interest, make a point to pay down debts as quickly as

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Parvovirus and the risks to your pet By Kaitlyn Brown Have you just recently brought home a new puppy? Do you have an old farm dog? Or do you have a young adult dog that has never been vaccinated? These three groups all have something in common: They are all at risk of contracting parvovirus. Parvovirus is a terrible virus that is potentially fatal if symptoms are not treated. This virus attacks the lining of the dog’s stomach and intestines, which makes them unable to absorb water and nutrients, resulting in diarrhea and bloody vomit. This will lead to severe dehydration and electrolyte/ nutrient imbalances, which can be fatal. Because parvo is a virus, we cannot treat the actual virus; we can only treat the symptoms. We are able to keep affected dogs hydrated and give them medications to help re-

duce nausea and other medications to protect the lining of the stomach and intestines from further damage. However, this treatment is costly and not always eﬀective, so prevention is always the best strategy. Parvo is not only potentially fatal but is also very easily obtained and highly contagious! You could easily bring this virus home on your shoes and have no idea. Many dogs can pick it up from stray animals wandering through their yard who have been in contact with an infected animal, playing on grass that an infected dog has shed the virus on, or even from the dirt you bring home from work! A factor that makes this area of the province so prominent for the disease is the high stray dog and coyote population. This is because there is a large proportion of unvaccinated ani-

mals that are contracting and spreading the disease. This disease does not require close contact between individuals to spread as it lasts for a long time in the environment and can easily be transmitted to an unprotected animal. Parvo is something every dog owner should be educated about. Even though this virus is very scary, it can be prevented through vaccination! It is part of the regular puppy series of vaccinations and it is recommended by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association that this be boosted every year for the remainder of a dog’s life. This is an inexpensive way to keep your animal safe from this deadly virus. If you are concerned about your pet’s vaccination status, please contact your veterinarian for more information or to book an appointment to have them vaccinated.

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possible. • Build and maintain an emergency fund. Having three to six months’ worth of living expenses in savings can help cushion the blow from a ﬁnancial or personal setback. Need help building an emergency fund? Check out this calculator. • Save for retirement. You can put aside a percentage of your income for retirement and invest the money with a Registered Retirement Savings Plan. Find a comfortable contribution to start with, and then try to increase it at least

once during the year. • Plan your large purchases. To help prevent impulse shopping from draining your budget, resolve to wait at least one day before buying anything that costs over $100 (or whatever amount makes sense for your budget). If you know there’s a large purchase coming up, start saving early by setting a little money aside from each paycheque. Bottom line: It’s never too late to identify potential ﬁnancial weak points and replace bad habits with constructive ones.

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Alida News Submitted by Edel Cowan

Gail McLachlin and Joe Harvey attended a wedding in Yorkton on July 22. Gail continued on to Calgary where she spent a week visiting with Grace, Luke and Thea McKenna and also with Mitchel Cowie and Andrea Gohn. While there Grandma Gail and Uncle Mitchel accompanied Thea to the Calgary Zoo which they all thoroughly enjoyed seeing the animals A surprise 50th anniversary celebration was held in honour of Neil and Karol McIntyre on Saturday, July 30 with approximately 80 friends and family members in attendance.

Happy Anniversary Neil and Karol from the Alida community, may you have many more. Holidaying and visiting with Neil and Karol McIntyre, for a couple of weeks, are Ronald and Alinka Spijers from Holland. Ronald was an exchange student who stayed with the McIntyre family 25 years ago. Shelly Cowan and daughter Ainsley spent a week visiting with the Nilsen family in Minot and helped to look after her mother who had had another operation on August 1. Get well wishes for a speedy and successful recovery Orlys. Afternoon visitors

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with Gray and Edel Cowan on July 31 were his cousin Sharon Laﬀerty (Vancouver) and Joyce George (Redvers). Betty-Jo DeJong (Lashburn, SK) is spending some time visiting her parents Bob and Cecille Harrison and while here is also renewing acquaintances in the area. We received a very nice rain on Aug. 2, which will surely help my garden that was deﬁnitely in dire need of moisture. Went out to

investigate the garden this Thursday morning and the plants just seems to have sprouted upwards, maybe now they will think about producing some vegetables. The only thing that we have enjoyed fresh for the garden has been Gray’s spinach – fresh greens are delicious. The ﬂowers also sure seems to have brightened up, guess they appreciate the rain to give themselves a nice shower and fresh water to drink,

rather than stored warm water. As you can guess I too enjoyed seeing the moisture fall and fill up my rain barrel again. The crops are definitely changing color out there in the fields, yes, before we know it, it will be harvest time. Another busy time is just around the corner. Please remember folks to keep me informed of any new happenings in and around your home and area – either contact me by phone (306-

443-2496) or text (306485-8561) or e-mail (g.cowan@sasktel.net) I do appreciate hearing from you. Hope you do enjoy this long weekend with your family, as it is the last one until next month and by then harvest will be in full swing and I hate to mention it – but it will be back to school. Where oh where does the time go? Until next time – Keep smiling – think positive – drive safely and take care.

Wawota News Submitted by Myrna Olson

July 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, descendants of Jens Christian, and Martha Jensen, gathered in Wawota for a family reunion. Wednesday was a meet and greet, as family came from across Canada, and the USA. Maureen Jensen had a full weekend of events planned, as this was the second reunion she’s hosted for the family. Thursday some of the family enjoyed a tour out to Albert Jensen’s homestead area, and his children, William Jensen’s , and Joyce Aitken’s farmsteads. Friday was Kenosee day, family members enjoyed kayaking, golﬁng, ﬁshing, swimming, and mini golfing. That evening everyone met back in Wawota at the campground for a

wiener roast. Saturday was family day, beginning with a brunch at the Drop In, and lots of fun activities for the youngest and eldest members through out the day, complete with a potluck supper. Sunday everyone gathered at the Drop In to say their good byes. Out of town members really enjoyed Wawota and have voted it for the 2019 gathering. Sympathy to Angela, Christine and Brian Coupal on the passing of their mother, Molly. She passed away on July 28th at the age of 71 years. Molly was a resident of Deer View Lodge and leaves behind many family members and friends. Her funeral service will be held from the Free Meth-

odist Church on September 9th. Happy birthday to George Easton who celebrated his 90th birthday last Sunday. He entertained many family members and friends with a afternoon tea at his residence. Welcome to Angie (Werner) Paterson and her sons, Coleton and Ryan who have moved here from Redcliﬀe, AB. They are renting the United Church Manse. We hope you enjoy your time being back home. Eighty-two members of the Mowbray Family gathered at Boundary Dam for a reunion. They spent July 28th, 29th and the 30th enjoying visiting and lots of water sports. Visiting with Nola

Mowbray recently were Nichole Mowbray, Tienna and Jeslyn of High River, AB and Holly Fuchs, Jayce and Rylie of Calgary. Last weekend Joel and Janet Dvernichuk, Janelle and her young daughter, Ava all of Regina visited on the farm. Sunday evening we had a birthday party for grandson, Emmett who celebrated his 7th birthday. Stacey Heﬀernan, Kate and Sarah of Regina; Kenton and Stacey Olson, Carter and Emmett and Ryan Melquist from Regina via Kenosee Lake and the Jake Lamoureauxs made for 14 for supper. I saw lots of visitors at the Ranch Rodeo/Heritage Days and would appreciate your news!

Maryfield Sunrise Villa News Submitted by Janet Mark Get well wishes and prayers to our reporter Leora Thiessen. Congratulations to the many Maryfield people who contributed to such a successful Fair and 150 Canada celebration! A huge crowd attended the Fair, and food ran out at several meals. There were 15 horses entered in one of the Showmanship classes in the morning. Ruth and Freda Longman, Life members, and long-time exhibitors and officials of the Agricultural Society were able to see a wonderful exhibit of handicrafts, baking, flowers and childrens work. Saskatchewan Express played to a full house at the Auditorium at night. The Villa Guild had no “float”, but there were 35 entries in the Saturday morning Parade, which went from the school around town and past the Villa. All the residents were sitting out to watch Manager Angela go by in the red 55 Chevrolet, it was restored by Trevor Hadley and driven by his daughter, Caregiver Sarah and

myself Janet Mark the fun ride of a lifetime! The Sunrise Villa Guild members served a strawberry tea to 81 people who registered with the tables in the courtyard as well as the lounge. The proceeds will come to us for decorations and care of the grounds. These ladies serve at all the birthday parties. Alan Adair and Laurence Kraushaar had the last two parties. Adrienne Vreys from Redvers came to visit her mother Jean, 101. Thank you to Lydia and Ward Fraser for rides to the Auditorium with her parents, Fred and Marianne Krukoff. We attended Lydia’s excellent power-point presentation on the big screen: 150 years of Canada and Maryfield. She integrated maps, old photos and excerpts from the Maryfield History Book. The Auditorium was filled again on Sunday morning, as all denominations gathered to worship together. Fred Krukoff, 95 sang in the 25 voice choir led by Gordon Kliev-

er; with Bob Darroch on piano. Bob Thiessen was worship leader. His wife Mary held the children (and the adults) enthralled as she led the Children of Israel under a purple Cloud of Presence out of Egypt. Pastor Richard Klassen grew up in the area and reminded us that we are all immigrants here on earth. Thank you to the wonderful gardeners of Maryﬁeld. We have had radishes and beans from Fred’s garden by the Haven. So many pails of strawberries, saskatoons, raspberries and salad greens simply appear in the kitchen. I swear you all plant a row for the Villa! No wonder we have the best meals in any care facility. During the last two weeks we have had visitors from Montreal, Fort McMurray, Edmonton and Wainwright Alberta; and many from Manitoba. August 1 my brother from Saskatoon, his daughter from Winnipeg, grand son from Ottawa and my son from Philip joined me for dinner.

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Southeast SuperNovas compete at Westerns The August long weekend brought plenty of excitement and thrills for a group of young women, their coaches and fans from Southeast Saskatchewan. The Southeast SuperNovas qualiﬁed for the Western Canadian U14B Softball Championships in North Battleford with their silver medal victory at provincials in early July. The team, composed of players from Alameda, Carlyle, Whitebear, Alida, and Wawota headed to Western’s unsure of what they might accomplish. The team also picked up one player to bring along to Westerns. Leah Weinkauf from Macklin, a great pitcher and all round player who had stood out to to the Novas in some previous meetings, was invited to join the team and was a fantastic ﬁt. By Sunday night, August 6th, they found out they truly belonged at an elite level as they returned home as the number 4 U14B girls team in Western Canada. Western’s started on Friday, August 4th. First up was a game with the number 2 team from Alberta, the Lloydmin-

ster Liners. It was tight game until the final inning and the SuperNovas played a little nervously and Lloyd got the jump on them in the last bats and took the game. From there though, the Nova’s settled in. They won 4 straight, beating both the number 1 and 2 teams out of Manitoba, the Manitoba Thunder and Westman Magic. They blanked the number one team from Alberta, the Sherwood Park Storm, and put in a dominating performance against the South Delta Invaders from British Columbia. The SuperNova’s headed into their final game of the round robin on Sunday with a 4-1 record. That final game put them up against a powerhouse team from Surrey B.C. called the Storm, and what a game. The SuperNova’s came out flying and took and early on had an 8-1 lead. Then things tightened up and the Storm started chipping away and when all was said and done Surrey had come back to take the game 11-9. The coach from Surrey remarked after the game that this was one of the toughest tests they had

faced all season. He was more than impressed that a few small rural communities could put together a team that could compete with and scare the daylights out of a team that plays year round (up to 80 games in a season). That loss left the SuperNova’s with a record of 4-2, tied with Lloydminster and Unity, Sk. after the round robin. Good enough though for playoffs. Run differential placed the Nova’s 3rd, and that meant a meeting in the 3-4 playoff game with their perennial nemesis, the Unity Panthers. Unity has been a thorn in these girls side since they first started playing provincial ball back in first year 12 and under. This year once again, Unity foiled the Nova’s plans at Provincials, coming from behind in the Gold Medal game. The Nova’s were looking for payback at Westerns, but it wasn’t to be. Hard as they tried, the Southeast squad just couldn’t find the open spots on the field when they were batting and lined out or flew out time after time, leaving them with a 12-3 loss and and end to their Western title dreams.

Front Row L-R. Cordelia Patton, Kendra Schultz, Erica Wilson, Trystan Barta, Kyla Fischer, Morgan Robertson, Taryn Cappo. Back Row L-R. Autumn Barta (coach), Steve Schultz (manager), Martina McNeil, Leah Weinkauf, Madison Mansfield, Kylie Davis, Keira Rutten, Taris Rae, Carrielee Rutten (coach), Larrie Rae (coach) Once the sting wore oﬀ though, reality set in. Out of all the U14 teams in Western Canada that had tried to get to this point, the Southeast SuperNovas had ﬁnished as the number 4 team. A group of outstanding young ball players from rural Saskatchewan had shown Western Canadian softball that we had the talent to compete with anyone, big city, small city or other communities just like ours. Coaches Larrie Rae, Carrielee Rutten, and Autumn Barta

along with Manager Steve Schultz praised the girls on their work ethic, commitment, and desire. Larrie Rae said it was “truly and honour and a joy to coach the girls and he along with the rest of the coaches and management couldn’t be prouder.” Manager Steve Schultz said The SuperNova’s would very much like to thank the dozens of fans who made the trek to North Battleford to cheer them on, and all those who tuned in online as many

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Sixty-five volleyball players from grades seven to 12 attended the Rebels Volleyball Summer Super Camp at Carlyle’s Gordon F. Kells High School Tuesday, Aug. 1 to Thursday, Aug. 3. Young women from throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta donned Rebels T-shirts and underwent three days of intensive instruction from visiting coaches: Allen Segal from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Aimee Unchulenko, former captain of Montana State University’s volleyball team, Michelle Sweeting, former captain of the University of Regina volleyball team, as well as Mickey Adams, coach

of the Redcoat Rebels, 2017’s Saskatchewan Tier 2 provincial champions. Adams - also a college scout and recruiter - says the camp’s visiting instructors are “Excellent.” “This is a fantastic turn-out for our 2017 Rebels Volleyball Summer Super Camp, as you can see,” says Adams, pointing to the 65 girls warming up on the floor. “This is a three-day camp that will go from 8:30 in the morning until about 7 p.m. for the next three days. The group will be split into two and they will work out for twohour sessions at a time before the next group takes the floor.” “Even though we have great coaches from all over North America, this camp is

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Sixty-five volleyball players from throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta attended the Rebels Volleyball Summer Super Camp in Carlyle, Aug. 1 to 3. Female athletes from grades seven to 12 received three days of intensive instruction in their sport from: (l-r) Monique LaForce, Michelle Sweeting, Mickey Adams, Allen Segal, Amy Unchulenko and Blake Slykhuis. about the athletes,” says Adams. “Collectively, we coaches want each athlete to have the best experience they can at this camp and it’s more than just teaching them to improve their volleyball skills.” “We want them to understand what being a good team player means, about giving back to their schools and communities, and to encourage every athlete on the floor, regardless of skill level.”

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“They come to us with a variety of skill levels and so the three male and three female coaching staff here will try and work with each individual athlete to allow them to get the most out of the camp,” explains Adams. “This camp isn’t about the best volleyball player here either; it’s about critiquing them to improve their individual skill level for when they go back in the fall to their high school teams.”

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Participant Miranda Weber, 17, of the University of Regina Cougars agrees, saying: “All of the coaches are awesome. I respect Mickey (Adams) a lot and he’s put together a great camp.” Adams says: “I’m en-

Battle of the Acronyms Growing up as a kid (is there any other way?), the biggest fears I had in life now seem absolutely absurd. You see, I was born into an era of five-channel television. You had your big three — ABC, NBC, CBS — and then two or three stragglers that showed nothing but reruns and live sports. And the old reruns ruled. The reruns were mostly a cavalcade of extreme violence or predicaments. The Justice League would battle the Legion of Doom every Saturday morning; Godzilla would level Tokyo every Sunday morning. Superfly Snuka, Andre the Giant, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Hulk Hogan would rule the afternoons. I watched kung-fu fighters avenging the dishonor of their sister or mother before church. Thanks to Wile E. Coyote, I had an inordinate fear of anvils falling from the sky and Acme in general, since it seemed to supply all his faulty weaponry. I used to worry that somebody would tie my sister to train tracks or that a hike through the woods would somehow end up with her falling into quicksand with no ape men to save her, because ape men were not indigenous to our area. But without doubt, the biggest fear I had was instilled by my parents. If I wanted to climb a tree, my mother would tell me to get down because I might fall and “bang my head.” My father would amp up the terror, warning me that I would “crack my head open.” Well, times have changed. The only time I’ve ever seen an anvil was at Colonial Williamsburg, and appar-

couraged by the skill level and how fit some of these young athletes are and I’m looking forward to working with them over the next three days. And I’d like to thank our guest coaches for their support and expertise.” ently modern science has cured the scourge of quicksand. Thanks to the UFC, you can watch kung fu without having to make it about a battle over your favorite aunt. Yet, a serious battle looms in American sports. The NFL has literally cracked its head open. A recent study confirmed what we all most likely knew: 99 percent of the brains donated to science by former NFLers showed signs of serious chronic traumatic encephalopathy. CTE is a disease that causes early-onset dementia and a host of other things associated with brain function. It is the direct result of taking numerous hits to the head. Nobody is shocked by the findings. We’ve known that football and fighting cause damage to the brain. Muhammad Ali couldn’t even walk up the stairs at the 1996 Olympics. No, now the fear is that we’re going to lose our game. Participation is key in sports. It is hard to fill roster spots when nobody will play, and after this CTE report, really, parents have to be afraid for their kids. Luckily, this is nothing new. In the early days of football, the late 1800s, a Harvard coach came up with a formation designed to decimate Yale. Based on ancient military strategy, the wedge simply meant that everyone on the offensive team would grip each other’s uniform in a V formation, their ball carrier safe behind them. The problem was that the wedge often singled out lone defenders with a half-ton of momentum, and that actually killed people. It got to be such a problem that the president of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt, got involved. Rather than see football go, he was instrumental in changing the rules of the game so that it exists to this day. That’s why they carved his face into a mountain. If we put our heads together, football can be saved. We just need to be careful and not crack our heads open. Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bruce Penton Nine is a great number in sports, especially in hockey. Gordie Howe wore 9, as did Bobby Hull and Rocket Richard. Wayne Gretzky was twice as good as anyone else, so it’s no surprise he wore two 9s on his back. Nine is also the number of years this column has been circulated. It started in January 2008 and what you’re reading right now is weekly column No. 500. That’s approximately 410,000 words of wisdom, or inanity, and there’s no end in sight. How to commemorate this major plateau? How about a series of random sports observations, from more than 60 years of watching, playing, reporting on and, in general enjoying, the great world of sports: - Most athletes with big bushy beards look ridiculous. - In his prime, Kevin Martin was the guy you’d want to throw the last rock in the 10th end of a tied game. - Today, Sidney Crosby is hockey’s best player, but Connor McDavid is closing fast. - No one in big-time curling has thrown an onice temper tantrum like John Morris did at the Olympic Trials in Regina in 2001. - The only two Los Angeles Angels hitters with

six straight 20-home-run seasons are Tim Salmon and Mike Trout. Something ﬁshy about that stat, if you ask me. - Brandon, Manitoba is a virtual breeding ground for hockey broadcasters: Darren Dreger, Jim Hughson and Daren Millard all cut their sports broadcasting teeth in the Wheat City. - Not sure I’d want to invite Pete Rose over to the house for supper, but he should be invited for induction the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. - Every era has the ‘best all time QB” — Unitas, Montana, Manning — but Tom Brady is better than them all. - Tiger Woods won’t exceed Jack Nicklaus’s 18 major titles, but in a hypothetical best-of-seven series of 18-hole matches with both players in their prime, Tiger would win. - It’s been a treat for sports fans in the last 15 years to be alive to witness the play of the greatest female tennis player of all time, Serena Williams. - Sorry, all you LeBron James fans out there, but Michael Jordan is still No. 1 in the modern era of the NBA, but most amazing to Canadian fans is that a player of average height, from Victoria, B.C., was a two-time NBA MVP. Steve Nash was an amazing talent in a game suited for giants. - The most stunning hockey moment in most Canadians’ lives was Paul Henderson’s goal in Game 8 vs. the Russians in 1972, but Bobby Hull signing with Winnipeg Jets of the WHA was, in my mind, a close second. - If you’re a kids’ soccer coach, you wouldn’t be too far oﬀ the mark to tell your young players to try to emulate Christine

Sinclair. And if they did, those kids would probably hoist a trophy at the end of the year. - The Leafs could win the Stanley Cup, but no Toronto sports team captured Canada’s attention like the 1992 and 1993 Blue Jays, who won backto-back World Series titles. Oh, those were the days! Now, what the funny folks have been saying: • Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “ESPN reports NFL will work with the Players Association to study the use of marijuana for pain management. Well, it’s high time.” • TC in BC: “The Cubs have given Steve Bartman a World Series ring. The Blue Jays fan who tossed a beer can onto the ﬁeld last year is saying, ‘Don’t lose my contact info!!!’” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “The foultipping Chicago Cubs fan, Steve Bartman, wrongly accused of causing the 2003 NLCS loss, has been given a 2016 World Series ring. The bad news is Bartman dropped the ring and it fell down a sewer.” • Brad Rock in the Deseret News: “A charity

hockey game in Buffalo lasted 11 days. Reports say a dozen people were sent to the hospital after overdosing on organ music.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Maria Sharapova, making a comeback from a 15-month doping ban, withdrew from the Rogers Cup. She is hampered by a pain in her forearm and a strain to her credibility.” • Currie again: “Knicks owner James Dolan said they parted ways with Phil Jackson because the team wants to go ’in a different direction.’ Translation: up instead of down.” • Late night funnyman Seth Meyers: “A pair of New England Patriots players were kicked out of practice this week after getting into a fight during drills. Wow, even the New England Patriots hate the New England Patriots.” • ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel: “The slogan for the (2028 Los Angeles) Olympics is ‘Follow the Sun,’ which is great advice if you want people walking directly into the ocean.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

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The Wawota Valley Ranch Rodeo came out of the gates in 2016, and was immediately an award-winner, garnering the Manitoba Ranch Rodeo Association (MRRA) Ranch Rodeo of the Year title. This year’s events included: range branding, barrel racing, dummy roping, steer mugging, goat tying, wild cow milking and a saddle horse race.

Wawota’s annual Heritage Days celebration took place Friday, Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 6. The action kicked off Friday with a town-wide parade, which included an array of entries - many of which paid tribute to Canada’s 150th anniversary.

Along with the rodeo action, visitors to Wawota enjoyed weekend activities ranging from a pancake breakfast to a pie-eating contest to an interdenominational church service to conclude the festivities on Sunday, Aug. 6.

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• It was 20th-century playwright Lorraine Hansberry who made the following sage observation: “The thing that makes you exceptional, if you are at all, is inevitably that which must also make you lonely.” • Yes, zebras run in herds. It is more interesting, though — and just as correct — to call such a group a dazzle of zebras or a zeal of zebras. • If you’re planning a trip to India, keep in mind that in that country, it’s considered rude to whistle in public. • One day in 1994, Duff McKagan, the original bass guitar player for hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, was bored. With little else to do, he decided to take a look at the band’s financials — and realized he couldn’t make sense of the info. Frustrated, McKagan enrolled in a basic finance course at a community college. One thing led to another, and he ended up at Seattle University’s Albers School of Business. Now, the rock star is becoming a money manager, founding wealth-management firm Meridian Rock to help other musicians in the same boat. • If you saw two ships run into each other, you’d likely call it a collision — and you’d be correct if both boats were moving at the time. Technically speaking, though, if one of the boats is stationary, it’s known as an allision. • Those who study such things say that when a male beaver gets in a wrestling fight with a female beaver, the female usually wins. • As it turns out, cuddling isn’t just fun — it’s good for you, too! Research shows that snuggling up with a loved one stimulates the release of oxytocin, which (among other things) can help wounds heal faster. *** Thought for the Day: “Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.” — Theodore Rubin © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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BEST BUYS IN USED EQUIPMENT

By Samantha Weaver

DRILLING REPORT

Friday, August 11, 2017

The drilling report

2013 140 A Farmall Case IH MFD loader 140 HP ....................... $82,000 2013 Puma 145 Case IH MFD ..................................................$120,000 2011 Puma 170 Case IH with duals .........................................$125,000

COMBINES

2013 8230 Case IH & pick up .........................................................CALL 2012 8230 Case IH duals & pick up ........................................... $310,000 2012 8120 Case IH w/pick up .........................................................CALL 2007 7010 Case IH duals, pick up.............................................. $175,000 2007 2588 Case IH 2015 header ...............................................$155,000 2006 2388 Case IH w/pu ............................................................$130,000 2006 9660 WTS John Deere, duals, 914 pick-up, 2300 hrs. ..... $132,500 2004 2388 Case IH w 2014 header ............................................$115,000 1998 2388 CASE IH with p/u ........................................................ $65,000

COMBINE HEADERS

Drilling Licenses 4 new licenses issued to Monday, August 7 Spartan Energy Corp 8-21-2-31 Crescent Point Energy 2-28-1-12 Crescent Point Energy 1-3-7-5 Crescent Point Energy 4-8-1-12

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2010 40 ft D60 MacDon, transport Pea Auger, one with JD Adapter & one with CASE IH adapter ..........................................................$60,000 2010 2152 40 ft Case IH header/transport AAFX adapter ...............$65,000

Rig Report

2008 30 ft FP36 Honeybee header w/pickup reel/transport, AFX adapter ......................................................................$37,000

2002 36 ft 1042 CASE IH Transport ............................................. $16,000

SEEDING

2011 50 ft. 12” spacing Seed Hawk tool bar w/600 cart, dual wheels, auger, bag lift ..........................................................................................$230,000 2010 65 ft. 3310 Bourgault paralink 12” spacing, midrow shank banding, double shoot, rear hitch, tandem axles....................................... $145,000 1997 39ft Morris Maxuim Air Drill 10” spacing Atom Jet openers w/Morris 180 Cart ....................................................................... $23,000

BALERS

2004 RBX 562 CASE IH Baler ..................................................... $12,000

SWATHERS

2010 36 ft. 1203 CASE IH , pickup reel ..................................... $88,000 2002 30 ft 9250 ‘westward with pickup reel.............................................. $40,000

CULTIVATORS

37ft 5600 Case IH Cultivator with 4 row Degelmen harrows ........ $25,000

SNOWBLOWER

2009 RDX 110, 110”, Schulte 3-point hitch, used very little ..... $9,500

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No services July 1st or July 8th

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.

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.

Cost of Ad: Fax proof to: Anglican Church Ad of Canada to run week(s)Rev. of:Father Contact Rev. Michelle Moore, (306)577-9704 Yodel Cereno Proofed by: (initials) St. Margaret’s - Manor (Knox United Church) 11:30 a.m. Worship

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