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Adrian Paton’s ‘Legacy of the Land’ Lynne Bell

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Prairie historian Adrian Paton of Arcola (right) is joined by his 11-year-old grandson, Titus Eric (left) at a ‘Legacy of the Land’ ceremony at Paton’s Arcola-area farm on Saturday, July 30. The pair are standing in front of a plaque which was unveiled at the commemoration, which reads: “Legacy of the Land, Hawk Hill 17-7-4 W 2, 1959 Adrian and Patricia (Pat) Paton, Rus, Brad, Kevin and Val.”

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Prairie historian Adrian Paton hosted a unique commemoration at his Arcola-area farm on Saturday July 30, as over 100 family members and friends gathered for a ‘Legacy of the Land’ ceremony. Paton and his late wife, Pat purchased the land in 1959 and there, they farmed and raised their family of four - sons Rus, Brad and Kevin, and daughter, Val. The “tribute to the land and its people” took place on Hawk Hill, which is located on the Paton farm, and although Paton unveiled a plaque which marked his family’s life on the farm, he also paid tribute to all of the land’s past inhabitants during a speech. “The spot on earth that I call ‘Hawk Hill’ has been around since the beginning,” says Paton. “Some geologists believe that Precambrian rock was formed at least 1.8 to 2.5 billion years before the present, a span of time that few of us humans can comprehend.” “Archeologists now believe that man made an appearance here about 20,000 years ago. In this area, they evolved into what are called First Nations people. Their reign lasted a few thousand years. I farmed this land for over 50 years and have found ample evidence of their occupation...” “Then other people arrived, the Europeans, who molded things to suit their culture,” he adds. “The land had to be laid out in such a way that ownership could be designated. By this time, a body called the Canadian government was in charge. They sent out people called surveyors to do this job. Around 1881, they completed this and the land was given the title of the North West Quarter of Section 17, Township 7, Range 4, West of the second meridian.” “The (Canadian Paciﬁc Railway) put the land up for sale and an American entrepreneur homesteader Charles Watkins bought the land on speculation.” Paton states that Watkins, his wife Emily, and their three children left their home in Nebraska in the spring of 1901 “in true pioneer fashion,” adding that three weeks after leaving Nebraska, they arrived in Arcola, District of Assiniboia, N.W.T., in June, 1901. Watkins sold the land in 1909 to William Elwood, who farmed the land “under the fashion of the British system” with his two sons. After William’s death in 1930, his sons Harrison and Wilfred (Cap) farmed there until 1959, when they sold the farm to the Patons.

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From Front page - Legacy of the Land

Staff photo by Lynne Bell

Family and friends lay stones - many of them handpainted - at a stone cairn on Adrian Paton’s farm, Saturday, July 30, near Arcola. Over 100 people gathered for a ‘Legacy of the Land’ ceremony hosted by the noted prairie historian, who gave an address at the unique commemoration.

“For the next 50 or more years, I farmed this land,” says Paton. “This hill intrigued me in many ways and over the years, I began to develop a relationship with the land and nature.” Paton says the name “Hawk Hill” was the direct result of his personal experience on the land. “One constant that made an impression on me was that whenever I worked near the hill, there was at least one pair of hawks that patrolled a large area.” “One evening at just about dusk, as I was about to leave the ﬁeld, a light-coloured hawk landed on top of the hill,” he adds. “When I returned the next morning, I found the hawk dead on the hill. On close examination, I concluded that he was very old as he had almost no meat on his bones and his light colour I think, was due to age.” “I buried him on top of the hill,” says Paton. “I hope his soul soars aloft and that his descendants continue to patrol the skies above the hill into eternity.” As a steward of the land, Paton worked hard to balance both the agricultural and ecological aspects of what he sees as “a great responsibility.” “In the 1980s, I decided I would try to do something for the land, as it was being damaged by wind erosion,” he explains. “With the help of conservation agencies, botanist Nora Stewart, and others, I undertook to establish native vegetation onto the hill.” “We seeded over 80 species. Many have survived and ﬂourished. We started with over two test plots and later seeded 20 acres and decided to erect a stone cairn, somewhat similar to stone monuments erected on hilltops by early civilizations all over the world.” The cairn, which is now over 10-feet high, was made even larger as family and friends in attendance added stones they had brought, many of them painted or bearing messages. That day, Val (Paton) Guillemin said of her father: “This hill and this ceremony represents my father’s love for nature and history, a respect for the land; an understanding of the earliest inhabitants both Indigenous peoples and settlers - and the farming community and a love of friends and family.” Paton said: “I leave all of this as a tribute to the land and its people. I hope future generations will treat it with the love and respect it deserves.”

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Prairie historian Adrian Paton (far left) watches as his sons unveil a commemorative plaque at the Paton farm, Saturday July 30 near Arcola. The plaque unveiling was part of a unique ‘Legacy of the Land’ ceremony, which over 100 people attended.

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Action-packed and awesome: Rodeo returns to Arcola, August 11 Lynne Bell

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Rodeo is returning to Arcola on Friday, August 11 after a 13-year hiatus and rodeo committee president Mike Wyatt says: “It’ll be actionpacked and awesome.” “It’ll be our �irst rodeo in 13 years,” says Wyatt. “And it all takes place at the Arcola Fairgrounds. In case of rain, we’ve got a huge tent that’ll accommodate 400 people. That way, everyone can stay dry and watch the rodeo - if it rains.” “We’ve got saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, Junior steer riding, barrel racing, wild pony races, wild horse racing and even mutton-busting for the kids.” The CCA (Canadian Cowboy Association) and MRCA (Manitoba Rodeo Cowboy Association) - approved roughstock event will welcome competitors from throughout Saskatchewan, as well as cowboys and cowgirls from across Canada. “Our competitors are from all over Canada,” says Wyatt. “And we might also have some cowboys from the U.S., too.” Wyatt says he and his fellow committee members Lisa Eaton, Marie Foy, Chad George, Chris Nidish and Beth and Wade Westfall have been planning rodeo’s return to their community for over a year. “I can’t thank them enough for their hard work,” he says. “And I’d like to give a huge shoutout to Jeremy Johnston and Mike Heidinger, too. Jeremy supplied the dirt to the arena and Mike

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Arcola will hold its first rodeo in over a decade on Friday, August 11 at the Arcola Fairgrounds. “It’s our first rodeo in 13 years,” says rodeo committee president, Mike Wyatt. “And whatever the weather, we’re set up to welcome spectators and keep them warm, dry and entertained. It’ll be action-packed and awesome.” brought out the pickers, so it’s looking great.” The event kicks off at 4:00 p.m. when the beer gardens open. The rodeo starts at 6:30 and the cabaret rounds out the evening at 9 p.m. “We’ve got Tim Romanson & Cattle Drive playing the cabaret,” says Wyatt. “I’ve seen them and they play everything from old-style rock to fast-syle country music. They’re a great rodeo band and they’ll really get the

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crowd going.” “And we also have designated drivers on hand to make sure everyone gets home safely.” Wyatt says that barbequed hamburgers and hot dogs will be sold on site and an ice cream vendor will also be in attendance. “And we’ll have Global Cotton Candy and popcorn for sale, too,” he adds. Wyatt says of the Arcola Rodeo: “It’s a fantastic opportunity for everyone to see the rodeo up close. If you’re sitting in the front row, you’re going to get dirt in your face.” “But seriously, it’s a

great chance to mingle with the cowboys and cowgirls and learn more about rodeo,” he adds. “And this year, we’ll have two bull�ighters who will be there to sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans of all ages - but especially, kids.” “As bull�ighters, Dean Glencross and Adam Swanson are our rodeo saviors. Their job is to come between the cowboy and the bull. And if necessary, they’re the ones who take the hit.” Wyatt - a rodeo competitor himself - says “All of the events are great and if people are new to rodeo, they often like to

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see the bull riding. But one of my favourites is the wild horse races. I’m competing in that one and it’s pretty exciting.” “The horses are two-, three- and four-year-olds who have never been touched. They’ll just have a halter and lead shank and our job is to get them saddled and ride them around. Arcola’s never had them at the rodeo before, so it’s an entirely new event for us.” Wyatt says the committee aims to make the Arcola Rodeo affordable and sustainable. “We want to give good value and grow the event, year after year,” he says.

“Admission for adults is $20 - and that includes admission into the cabaret. Kids ages 12 to 15 pay $10, and children 11 and under are free.” “If kids are planning to register for mutton-busting, we ask that they come early to register between 5:45 and 6:15 p.m., because we have limited entries.” “Our sponsors from Arcola and all of the surrounding communities have been amazing,” says Wyatt. “I think everyone’s really excited for the return of the rodeo to Arcola. “There really is something for everyone.”

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Friday, August 4, 2017

Katie’s legacy lives on: Happy Nun Cafe to hold memorial fundraiser, Aug. 12 Lynne Bell

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The legacy of the late Katie Vinge-Riddell - renowned Saskatchewan chef and owner of Forget’s Happy Nun Cafe - will live on with the newly-created Katie Vinge-Riddell “Nailed It” Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will create opportunities for young chefs studying at Edmonton’s NAIT culinary school, where Katie trained and graduated. A bene�it evening to honour Katie and her life and legacy via the scholarship fund will be held at The Happy Nun Cafe on Saturday, Aug. 12, starting at 6:30 p.m. “The scholarship is entitled the Katie-Vinge Riddell “Nailed It” Memorial Scholarship, because that was her favourite saying when her food turned out perfectly - which really, was 100 percent of the time,” says her mother, Connie Vinge. “What we, as her family, want to do with this scholarship is to create opportunities for young chefs to follow their dreams and further their education like Katie did,” explains Connie. “The scholarship requirements are for a student who displays passion, creativity, teamwork and consideration for others - these are all characteristics she exhibited.” Chef Tim Davies of Regina’s The Willow on Wascana, who Katie apprenticed with - has volunteered to be chef for the evening, in honour of Katie. The cash bar

will feature suggested wine pairings for each course by Katie’s sister, sommelier Jillian Vinge, while Wool Tree Grove will provide the event’s musical entertainment. There will also be a silent auction. For anyone who cannot attend, donations to Katie’s scholarship fund can be made online at: alumni.nait.ca/katievinge 12. “We want to continue the charitable work that Katie was so passionate about,” says Connie. The 29-year-old chef’s accomplishments and her reputation for compassionate community involvement extended far beyond southeast Saskatchewan. After purchasing The Happy Nun with her husband, Riley Riddell in January 2015, Katie’s reputation for innovation in both the cooking and event-planning arenas soon garnered numerous awards and accolades for the Forget restaurant. The Happy Nun was most recently featured by the U.K.’s BBC Online, as well as being showcased by TV’s ‘The Prairie Diner’, CTV’s Small-Town Saskatchewan Summer Tour, The Saskatchewanderer, and the SaskScapes podcast with Saskatoon radio personality, Kevin Power. Katie also addressed the Community Futures and Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan as a keynote speaker. The Happy Nun was also awarded The Saskatchewan Tourism Award of Excellence and earned a �ive-star rating from TripAdvisor for

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The legacy of the late Katie Vinge-Riddell - renowned Saskatchewan chef and owner of Forget, Sask.’s Happy Nun Cafe - will live on with the newly-created Katie Vinge-Riddell “Nailed It” Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will create opportunities for young chefs studying at Edmonton’s NAIT culinary school, where Katie trained and graduated. A benefit evening to honour Katie and her life and legacy via the scholarship fund will be held at The Happy Nun Cafe on Saturday, Aug. 12, starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Weekly RCMP report

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The Carlyle Detachment of the RCMP responded to a variety of calls between Thursday, July 20, and Thursday morning, July 27. Assault Three assaults were reported to RCMP: one remains under investigation, one was determined to be unfounded, and charges were laid in the third. Assistance There were three fire prevention act calls,

which RCMP responded to, but there was nothing criminal in their nature. RCMP simply assisted the Fire Department. Break and enter Four break and enters were reported to RCMP: three remain under investigation and one resulted in charges being laid. Firearm call An individual called to report the reckless discharge of a firearm. RCMP are investigating this matter. Failure to comply Three individuals have been charged with failing to comply with conditions of their undertaking and will be put before the courts. False alarms Two calls regarding alarms, which were investigated, turned out to be false. Disturbance

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An individual was threatening that he had a firearm; he did not, but was charged with causing a disturbance. Fraud A matter involving a fraud is currently under investigation. Impaired operation of a motor vehicle Two individuals were found driving while impaired. In each instance the driver was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle. Intimidating the justice system An individual was found to be interfering with a case through intimidating a witness in an attempt to stop them from testifying. Liquor act Two individuals were charged with having open liquor. Mischief There were four complaints of mischief reported – all matters are currently under investigation. Motor vehicle collision RCMP responded to a single motor vehicle collision that occurred on a grid road between Oxbow and Manor.

Driving infractions Five individuals were charged with operating unregistered vehicles. Eighteen speeding tickets were issued during this time including a high flyer that was fined $460. Two seatbelt tickets were issued. Theft There are currently two thefts under $5,000 that are both under investigation. The theft of a vehicle is under investigation. Growing marijuana An individual was charged with the production of marijuana. One person was arrested and charged in relation to this matter. Unwanted person A call asking for RCMP assistance in removing an individual from a residence was responded to. There were no charges in this matter, but RCMP did escort an individual from a residence elsewhere. Uttering threats An individual allegedly threatened another person; this matter is currently under investigation.

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Federal government funding water project on White Bear Kelly Running Observer Staff

Water is one of the quintessential elements of life and for those on the White Bear First Nations, clean drinking water, has been elusive as they have been under a water advisory for more than five years. The efforts of the Water Treatment Plant Committee of 2015-

2017 from White Bear First Nations contributed to the success found recently as Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett announced on Tuesday, July 25, that the federal government will be replacing the water treatment system. The front line workers, Water Treatment Plant Committee, and previous Chief and Council

worked hard over many years to reach this moment. As more than 800 residents on the White Bear First Nations have not been able to drink their water since 2011. “I think everyone here will acknowledge it’s been a long time coming and for far too long people in your community have not had access to potable water on reserve,” Bennett stated in

Regina at the Assembly of First Nations’ annual meeting. “You should still have the same right as those of us in downtown Toronto to be able to turn on the tap and drink the water and bathe your babies safely; things that most Canadians take totally for granted.” Although just announced the $9.2 million project is expected

to be completed by December of next year. It is part of a larger promise made by the federal government, in which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recognized 93 communities under 133 boil water advisories, pledging himself and his government if elected to correct this. Their efforts for those communities in need are expected to come together

by 2021. “This five-year commitment is hugely important because most systems take about two to three years from the feasibility and the design to the implementation,” Bennett explained. “We know that there’s a lot more to do, but we’re on track to lift the remaining ones within that five-year timeline that we promised.”

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Waiting in or for hope By Linda Wegner I’ve almost stopped reading, listening to or checking on-line for the news, a big change for a self-confessed news junkie; I never thought that day would come because frankly, I’ve always enjoyed keeping up with current local, national and international happening. These days, however, I have restricted myself to listening to the reports just once or twice a day. (Emails notices don’t count) So why the change? Simply this: while there always have been bad and difficult things to report, positive accounts of good news and good things seemed to balance out the challenges. Not anymore. Political chaos in North America and Europe as well as scorching fires across our province have left me deeply saddened; I want to hear something nice. Something good. Something uplifting. This week I read a

devotional describing the difference between waiting for hope and waiting in hope. The difference is significant: When life throws us difficult circumstances it’s a whole lot harder to deal with them while looking for hope instead of being able to face them with a hope-filled heart. Waiting for hope to arrive breeds despair; waiting in hope is that expectation of better things ahead. I’ve said this before but it’s always worth repeating: to walk with Christ doesn’t guarantee financial prosperity, physical healing or instant solutions to all our problems. What it does do, however, is enable us to face monetary struggles, pain, sickness and every other challenge life throws at us with the calm assurance that God is with us and will enable us to be over-comers. ”Now may the God of hope fill you

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#FirstWorldProblems Although many western countries complain about a variety of things, people always put things into perspective by stating they are First World problems and that, “there’s children starving [insert country here].” My knee jerk reaction to hearing this, however, is that western countries aren’t perfect and Kelly Running there are people in need here as Observer Staff well. Yes, when I complain about being cold in my office, I know other people have it worse and I’m not trying to take away from that. It’s just a problem that I deal with. I know it’s not a big one, that I shouldn’t complain, but sometimes people just have to let it out what’s irking them regardless of how trivial it is. The problem, however, is that people would call this a First World problem and then draw attention to the many other countries around the world that are designated as Third World countries who are struggling to simply live. (I use First and Third World to distinguish, but really this is an outdated model as originally First World countries were capitalist countries, Second World countries were communist – which is why we never really hear about second world countries anymore, and Third World were those that were neither. Added, in the 1970s was Fourth World and that refers to First Nations.) My heart does go out for anyone not considered First World, but then I think about the people in our own community or province or country that undergo the same struggles. People here are starving or are in need of housing throughout Canada, locally the food bank assists many people in need of a hand up, so although the majority of society doesn’t include this in “First World problems” it does remain an issue here as well as elsewhere. A few years ago I was in Toronto and walking down a street I was approached by someone trying to get me to sponsor a child in Africa. I hope Canadian laws meant that person was getting paid for their time because I did something similar when I lived in Australia and the company I was with paid me for my efforts, but some companies would only pay you if you successfully recruited someone in sponsorship – which seems a little shady to me. Between the training I went through in Australia and that individual asking me to sponsor a child, I realized, at just a dollar a day you really can make an impact… but, where did I think I should make that impact. Ultimately I decided I would set aside a dollar a day, but it wouldn’t go towards sponsoring a child halfway around the world, it would go to my local food bank and hopefully make a difference for someone in need in my own community. People struggle all around the world and although it may be important to some people to make a global difference, I’ve always been one to think that a global difference can only be made after your own country, province, community is taken care of first. We have no right to attempt to make another country better when we have our own struggles still. This was something that came up awhile ago as well. Women were protesting after Trump was elected and people were actually shaming those participating in the rally because the rally goers wanted equal wages and opportunities. According to the ones shaming them, those weren’t justifiable causes to protest because there are women in other countries enduring genital mutilation. Yes, that is horrific and my heart goes out to them, but for the women in the march their concerns were real to them. They were standing up for what they believed in and once they have themselves in a position of equality perhaps they’ll be able to better assist in women’s issues around the world.

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It tearing, but we won’t let it unravel A man in Ontario was fed up with seeing bags of garbage, recycling and hazardous material dumped outside the gate of the nearby Waste Transfer station. As a concerned citizen he researched the cost of installing a motion sensitive video camera which he offered to purchase for all the dumps in his area. The My Outlook managers said they have been Shelley Luedtke told not to do this because it would violate the privacy of those involved in dumping the garbage, so they turned his offer down. A woman in Georgia was awarded $161,000 for injuries sustained to her head after she walked into a construction ladder which she didn’t see because she was texting. A man from Pennsylvania received $500,000 from an insurance company after he was trapped inside the garage of a family whose home he had burglarized. A young man was sharing tips he and his friends use to scam restaurants, hotels and recreation facilities and encourages the use of these ideas for anyone who wants to eat or get activities for free. We are accommodating for, and paying large sums of money to, people who are acting in irresponsible and illegal ways. Meantime law abiding citizens are growing increasingly frustrated as public property gets damaged, theft increases and costs rise. It would seem honest, hardworking individuals are finding it hard to keep up, yet illegal actions get protected and crime pays. Oh wait, I have to be careful of the words I use. A recruiter in the UK had a job advertisement rejected for publication because the ad contained the words “reliable and hardworking” which were construed as offensive to unreliable and lazy people. Huh? All of these depressing accounts were ones I saw over the course of about 5 days. Discouraging? Without question. We are protecting the rights of

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Financial Focus How to be a wedding guest on a budget F r o m wedding showers to engagement parties to wedding ceremonies, the cost of celebrating the coupleCarla Hindman to-be can Director of Financial put a strain Education, Visa Canada on your budget during the summer wedding season. According to WeddingBells Canada, weddings are a $5-billion business in Canada, with more than 160,000 weddings taking place every year and 67% of weddings occurring between June and September. Are weddings also a �inancial burden for guests? For a few years in my late twenties, it seemed like as soon as summer hit, I was spending every week-

end at a wedding, and spending all my dollars while I was at it! Though I loved celebrating with my friends, between travel and gifts, the pressure from all the partying was putting a strain on my bank account. If you’re heading to a few weddings this summer, here are some tips to get you through the season without paying the high cost of love: Build a budget: Before wedding season, take inventory of upcoming weddings and build a budget based on your current �inancial situation. Do you have wiggle room for the extra dollars you may need to fork out on expenses beyond the main event? If not, consider making adjustments to your spending habits leading up to wedding season. Need help building a budget? Practical Money Skills has a calculator that can help you build or even rework a

budget. Wedding Attire: Want to look your best on someone else’s big day? It’ll cost you. RetailMeNot says that Wedding guests spend an average of $325 for wedding attire, with men outspending women (men spend an average of $334). Don’t be afraid to recycle your out�its. For men, simply changing a shirt and tie combo can make for a quick and less costly new look. Women can save by exploring dress rental stores with options that will keep them on trend. Another option is to stick with a classic little black dress, but switch up accessories for a different look. If you really want to wear something new, you can make a little extra cash by selling your old suits and dresses at a consignment shop or online. Also, be on the lookout for buy, trade and sell groups on social media

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Nutrition and Fitness Pt 2 – Cont. from last week Foods that fuel Only about 15 percent of Canadians get enough regular physical activity. But it’s easier than you may think. Here’s what to eat and drink before, during and after exercise: • More than three hours before exercising – Eat a regular meal if you want, since you’ll have time to digest. Balance a serving of lean protein with a good amount of carbohydrates – rice, spaghetti or bread – plus fruit and vegetables and water, milk, or juice. • Just before exercising – Stick with light, easy-to-digest snacks. Go for fruits and fruit snacks, perhaps with a few light carbohydrates (graham crackers, cereal). Keep yourself well hydrated so you’ll have enough water circulating in your system (but not so much that you feel overfull or will have to keep stopping for restroom breaks). • During exercise – Drink an average of a cup of liquid every 15 to 20 minutes. Water will be �ine for short periods, especially if you’ve eaten enough in advance. For exercise lasting more than an hour, you may want to keep your energy up with sports drinks or juice mixed with water. Foods that fuel �itness How much protein? Despite what many active people think, protein from foods like meat, chicken, eggs, or �ish is not an import-

ant source of fuel for exercise. While weight lifters and long-distance runners may need a little more protein than the recreational athlete, most of us will get more than enough protein from eating regular meals and a variety of foods. Get your Vitamin C and E Experts have suggested that being active produces harmful free radicals – particles that can damage cells and genetic material (DNA). It may be important to eat foods rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin C and E to help repair this damage. Foods rich in these vitamins include strawberries, oranges, grapefruit, kiwi fruit, olive oil, wheat germ, and nuts. Eat iron-rich foods Studies have found that runners, particularly female runners, may have low levels of iron. This may be because they eat less meat (which is high in iron), absorb less iron and consume fewer calories. It is important to eat enough ironrich foods such as dried fruit, spinach, enriched cereals and low-fat meat. Add some omega-3 Early studies suggest adding marine-sourced omega-3 fatty acids may reduce in�lammation and muscle soreness, which bene�its athletes and beginners alike. Omega-3 rich foods include fatty �ish such as salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, herring, Arctic char, and trout. Other general nutrition tips Here are a few simple tips for enjoying nutritious foods:

Start your day with breakfast. Especially as you start to exercise more, you’ll need the morning fuel to be productive during and after work. Skipping breakfast will only make you hungrier throughout the day and more likely to overindulge in unhealthy foods. Eating regular, smaller meals is the best way to burn calories most ef�iciently. Keep a bowl of fresh fruit ready. Place a bowl of fruit on our kitchen table and at your desk at work. Pack your lunch the night before. You’ll be more likely to plan nutritious, satisfying lunches if you’re not scrambling for the nearest snack in the early morning or at work. Be inspired. If you enjoy cooking and eating, buy a healthy cookbook or food magazine to help you cook creative nutritious meals. Ask your Pharmacist Question: My doctor says I should start exercising to lose weight and help my diabetes. Where do I start? Answer: Scheduling regular physical activity that you enjoy is a good place to start. This can include walking, gardening, or dancing. The Canadian Diabetes Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate-vigorous exercise per week, or more simply, 30 minutes �ive days a week. Remember to pace yourself – you can start with 5 to 10 minutes of physical activity daily and build your endurance gradually.

sites – often they have gently used attire that could help you celebrate in style. Wedding Gifts: Wedding gifts can also take a big slice out of your budget. According to the RetailMeNot survey, 54 per cent of Canadians prefer to give cash. But cash is not always king for your budget. Consider bringing together a group to pitch in for a big-ticket item and don’t forget to look for sales while shopping the gift registry. Giving the newlyweds an experience, like a cooking class or a honeymoon excursion, is also a great idea for a present. Most of all be thoughtful. If your friends have invited you to share their day, hopefully they’ll be more

thrilled with your presence than your present! Travel expenses: Travelling to and from a wedding can be costly. If possible, travel with a group to cut down on fuel and hotel costs. Heading to a destination wedding? A WeddingBells survey estimates that one in four weddings that occur between November and April will be destination weddings. Explore using your rewards or loyalty points on airfare and hotel costs. Bottom Line: Weddings are expensive, even if you’re not the one walking down the aisle. With planning and budgeting you can enjoy wedding season without breaking the bank.

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Protecting livestock breed genetics By Calvin Daniels Regular readers will be aware I am a strong proponent of any effort made to protect rare livestock breed genetics. We have a tendency in the livestock sector to reduce the genetic base down to an ever narrower base. The thinking has merit in terms of marketing to be sure. As the genetic base narrows it stands to reason the animals hitting market are more generally alike. The more alike the animals are the more they

will respond in a similar fashion to a set feeding regime, the more they can be handled on a production line in a similar fashion, and the more consistent the product should be hitting the consumer table. If we look at the chicken business the vast majority of frying birds going to market are so genetically similar one might lean toward suggesting they are carbon copies. But the model relies on the premise things will not change, and we must

recognize change is constant, but hardly predictable. There are always factors at play which are hard to predict. Again using the chicken as an example, there is certainly a level of pressure to see the crowded barns which have been the norm at the very least modi�ied to the point they are not seen as industrial farm prisons for the birds by at least a vocal portion of the consumer public. Could that consumer public one day push poli-

ticians to enact legislation which could have the fryers of the future running free range across a grassy �ield. The chicken which would thrive under free range conditions is going to be genetically different from those which grow well under con�inement. But if the change were to come, will the genetics remain for producers to adapt? That is the value of maintain the dozens of livestock breeds which have been part of agricul-

ture in a more signi�icant way in the past, but are frankly considered obsolete by the farm sector today. While rare grains can be protected by the saving of seeds stored correctly, it’s not quite so easy with livestock. So when numbers get to the point of being considered endangered steps need to be taken. There are organizations such as Rare Breeds Canada monitoring livestock breeds, classifying them �irst at risk, then vulnerable, endangered and �i-

nally critical, but it takes a lot of effort to maintain the breeds on the list. There are some 50 breeds on the critical list of the organization including breeds originating in this country, Lacombe hogs, Outaouais Arcott sheep and the Newfoundland pony. But the good news, there is a recently developed technology which may well be a new tool in protecting such breeds, a good news story which will be covered in next week’s column.

An Oxford philosopher was giving a lecture on the philosophy of language at Columbia University, and came to a curious aspect of the English language. “You will note,” said the stuffy Oxford scholar, “that in the English language, two negatives can mean a positive, but never is it the case that two positives can mean a negative.” To which someone in the back responded, “yeah, yeah.” The devil is skilled in twisting the truth and making lies believable. Popular literature has stories of beating the devil that start with the biblical

Job who remained faithful during all his trials. God beats the devil in that bet. Goethe’s Faust ultimately triumphs because he has a restless striving that the devil cannot satisfy. He who strives can be redeemed. Then there is Homer Simpson who sells his soul for a doughnut; but fortunately he had given his soul earlier to Marge on his wedding day. There is a story told about the construction of the Cathedral of Our Lady’s Church in Munich. Jörg Von Halsbach, the architect, made a bargain with the devil to help

him complete the church in return for his soul. The devil demanded the building be constructed without windows so heaven’s light could not enter. One day the devil came to inspect the progress. Since he could not enter the building, he stood in the entrance and could not see the windows. Halsbach arranged the internal columns of the cathedral so that they would seem to overlap as if they were a wall, hiding the beautiful stained windows. The devil departed the place deceived and frustrated, and clever

Halsbach kept his soul. Another part of the legend tells us the devil agreed to help because this huge building was to be a tavern. When he discovered the truth, the devil was so angry he grabbed a huge stone to hurl against the cathedral. One of the builders quickly promised that a huge tavern would be built across from the cathedral. Today the tavern Ratskellar stands across the street. Not all of our encounters with the devil have this fairy tale ending. The late Father Gabriele Amorth related encounters

he had with the devil in his role as exorcist. “Once, it happened that I asked a demon why, despite his superior intelligence, he preferred to descend into hell; he answered, ‘I rebelled against God; thus, I showed that I am stronger than He is.’ For the devil, rebellion is a sign of victory and superiority.” Father Amorth asked why the Madonna makes the devil the angriest? “She makes me angry because she is the humblest of all creatures, and because I am the proudest; because she is the purest of all creatures… she is the most obedient

to God, and I am a rebel! …Because she always defeats me, because she was never compromised by any taint of sin!” Father Amorth recalls, “Satan told me, through the possessed person, ‘Every Hail Mary of the Rosary is a blow to the head for me; if Christians knew the power of the Rosary, it would be the end of me!’” How do we defeat the devil? A simple prayer will undo him. Humility, purity and a pious obedience to God are powerful weapons. And continuing to strive for the good, despite our weaknesses will defeat him.

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Ross and Donna Petterson had a busy past couple of weeks. On the 8th of July they attended a wedding in Cranbrook,BC. Their grandson, Nelson Augustine married Hannah De Young. The next weekend they attended the Petterson Family reunion at Thompson Lake. Ross’s sister and brother-in-law Fay and Laverne Silzer of Gull Lake, their daughter Sherry and partner Cory Lamarre and family visited. Sherry’s son, Aiden was playing provincial ball in Moosomin that weekend. Sympathy to Les and Trena Van Meer and family on the passing of Les’s father,William ( Bill) Van Meer of Moosomin. He passed away July 22nd at the age of 62 years. His funeral service was held in Moosomin on July 28th. Sympathy also to Joe and Jean Brisbois and Gerry Brisbois on the passing of Andrew Brisbois of Ile de Chine, MB. He passed away on July 16 at the age of 75 years. His funeral is pending. JJ Lamontagne and Patsy Jacques travelled

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to Storthoaks recently. They along with several family members attended a bridal shower for Karris Jacques. She and Tyler Hanna will be married on September 9th. Roy Bortolotto and Barbara Wilkins have returned home after spending two weeks on cruise around the boot of Italy. Their many stops were Venice, Dubrovnik (Croatia),Kotor (Montenegro),Malta, Sicily, the Bay of Naples, Isle of Capri, Sorrento, Pompeii and their last stop was Rome. They visited many of the tourist attractions there including, the Vatican, the Coliseum, the Forum. We have had our grandson, Morgan Buhr with us for the past month. He attended Kenosee Lake Bible Camp and enjoyed hanging out with his friends. He returned home to Morinville AB last Sunday. On Thursday evening we enjoyed spending an evening with Brittany Olson of Vancouver, BC. We met at Kenosee, where Kenton and Stacey hosted a 25th birthday party for her.

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The Estevan Tower Wolves captured the Harbourne Memorial Trophy after a hard-fought 6-5 victory over the Oxbow Chiefs at Kenosee Lake Ball Park, Sunday, July 30. The Saskota League teams - the Estevan Tower Wolves, the Oxbow Chiefs, the Carlyle Cardinals, the Redvers A’s, the Arcola Threshers, the Kenosee Cubs, the Carnduff Astros, the Wawota Pats, the Windthorst Pirates and the Southeast Fireballs - all vied for the championship during three days of competition, July 28-30. The Harbourne Tro-

phy tops off the Saskota Baseball League’s 2017 season and Estevan team captain Jolan Lingelbach says: “It was a lot of hard work by both teams. Our guys battled through it to win.” “There wasn’t a whole lot of scoring going on, but we fought hard. It was a great weekend.” Saskota Baseball League President David Lemieux agrees. “Congratulations to Estevan,” says Lemieux. “It was a great �inal between Estevan and Oxbow and it was an exciting �inal right to the end - and you really can’t ask for more than that.” The three-day tournament saw the reiging

Harbourne champs - the Carlyle Cardinals - losing out in the semi-�inals to Estevan in a 9-6 upset. Runner-up team, the Oxbow Chiefs defeated the Redvers A’s in the semi�inals, 14-10. League president Lemieux is also the coach of the Cardinals and said of his team’s semi- �inal game: “Chris Keating of Estevan pitched extremely well. Both Carlyle and Estevan played well and it was a clean game with no errors, which is always good.” “The �inal two teams - Estevan and Oxbow both hit the ball and both played defence well. It’s no surprise they were in the �inal.”

As League president, Lemieux says that in addition to a Harbourne Championship tournament which garnered great fan attendance, he is also pleased with the season as a whole. “The season went very well,” he says. “The weather was very cooperative and so the guys didn’t have to scramble to make up games. The fans have been great, too.” “During the entire season - and during the Harbourne �inal – during any given match, any team can beat any team on any given night.” “That makes some exciting ball - for the players and the fans.”

Estevan Tower Wolves team captain Jolan Lingelbach (left) receives the Harbourne Memorial Trophy on behalf of his team, from Saskota Baseball League president, David Lemieux (right), Sunday, July 30 at Kenosee Lake Ball Park

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The 2017 Harbourne Memorial Champions are the Estevan Tower Wolves, who defeated the Oxbow Chiefs 6-5, Sunday, July 30 at Kenosee Lake Ball Bark. Pictured are: Back row (l-r) Nate Smart, Danny Ewen, Austin Halladay, Jesse Ewen, Dylan Lafrantz, Jolan Lingelbach, Cam Brooks and Lucas Lafrantz. Middle row (l-r) Calder Clark, Kris Keating, Jeremy Godfrey, Austin Orsted, Justin Fieber and Kolby Fleury. Front row: Blaine Kovach (right) and Jordan Fieber (left).

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A tiny competitor prepares for judging at the Maryfield Argricultural Fair.

Laine Chicoine of Chicioune’s Petting Zoo, Storthoaks, tends to some of the animals who were one of the attractions at the Maryfield Agricultural Society’s Annual Fair, Friday, July 28.

Sharon Sauter welcomes attendees to an art exhibit at the Maryfield Agricultural Society Fair, Friday, July 28. “A lot of the work here was done at paint nights in the area,” says Sauter.

Competitor Kim Demyon of Whitewood is pictured with her horse, Koda. The duo competed in equestrian events at the Maryfield Agricultural Society Fair on Friday, July 28 in Maryfield. “We do the whole thing,” says Demyon. “English, showmanship, Western... I really like competing here. It’s awesome because it’s a real small-town fair.”

Three generations of equestrians pause for a picture prior to the day’s competition at the Maryfield Agricultural Society Fair on Friday, July 28. Pictured are: Eight-year-old rider, Grayce Kennedy, with her mother Cara McConnell and her grandfather, Gary McConnell.

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Bruce Penton This has been a forgettable season for the Toronto Blue Jays but one bright light has emerged: Justin Smoak. Pencilled in during the pre-season as a journeyman player among stars such as Josh Donaldson, Troy

Tulowitzki and Jose Bautista on a team many believed had a chance to contend in the American League East, Smoak has emerged as the team’s undisputed most valuable player during a terrible season. A 6-foot-4, 220-pound first baseman acquired following the 2014 season from the Seattle Mariners, Smoak has led the team in home runs and other slugging stats while earning all-star status for the first time in his career. By the end of July, he was on pace for 44 home runs, a total which won’t make Jays’ fans forget the likes of Carlos Delgado, George Bell, Jesse Barfield or

Bautista (who holds the team record of 54 homers in a season), but a decent number just the same. Upon arrival in Toronto, Smoak was given the chance to win the first base job, but lost it in 2015 to Chris Colabello and in 2016 to Edwin Encarnacion. But with both those players gone this spring, the job was Smoak’s, for better or worse. He’s made it better, you bet! Smoak started slowly, with four home runs in each of April and May, but then belted 10 out of the park in June to start raising eyebrows around Major League

Baseball. His experience is starting to pay off. He’s a more controlled hitter. He doesn’t swing at as many bad pitches. His strikeouts are not as frequent. “I feel like I’m a little more relaxed right now at the plate,” Smoak told The Athletic.”That’s always the key to having success.” Smoak won’t get a chance this year to showcase his talents on a playoff stage, but his coming-out year has been a boon for the future of the Jays. With Bautista likely gone, and big question marks hanging over Donaldson and Tulowitzki, one of the solid pieces of the

Southeast Supernovas to compete at Western Canadian Softball Championships

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The Southeast SuperNovas Girls Softball team (pictured here) will compete at the Western Canadian Softball Championships, Aug. 4 to 7 in North Battleford. The 14U team is made up of 13and 14-year-old girls from Alameda, Alida, Carlyle and White Bear First Nations. At the Westerns, they will play against the top teams from Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia. Team manager Steve Schultz of Carlyle says: “They are so excited. They’re a great team and they’ve worked hard to get to this point. They’re looking forward to competing among their peers from Western Canada.”

Blue Jays future is, for the foreseeable future, Smoak. May he blast many more ‘smoak bombs’ over stadium fences as the team rebuilds around him and the team’s young pitching staff. • Norman Chad of the Washington Post, on Twitter: “Trump just declared Nationals’ bullpen ‘A TOTAL DISASTER,’ plans to build a wall to prevent Nationals relievers from entering field of play.’” • Greg Cote of the Miami Herald: “ The feds are reviewing the endangered species status of the Florida panther, with only 230 or so thought left on earth. Even more rare: Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Finals.” • Joel Beall of GolfWorld.com, on the Open Championship’s final two rounds: “If Saturday was a smooth weekend drive through the countryside, most of Sunday was a battle to keep the car on the road with two flat tires and killer bees coming through the dashboard.” • Greg Cote again: “Bill Belichick and Tom Brady’s New England Patriots have dominated the AFC East seemingly since fans crank-started Ford Model Ts to get to games.” • Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “The LPGA is calling for a new dress code in which no bare bottoms are visible. Maybe we can also get this for plumbers.” • Dickson again: “There’s an online photo of a Red Sox fan and a Yankees fan getting along. Surely North Korea and South Korea can work out their differences.” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg:

“Atlanta Falcon Julio Jones claims he lost a $100,000 diamond earring while jet skiing on a lake in Georgia. Julio was instructed to call 1-800 You Fool.” • RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Classic advice for the Pittsburgh Steelers, facing a potential holdout by their star running back: Ask not for whom Le’Veon Bell tolls.” • Currie again: “Despite rumours to the contrary, 5-feet9 Israeli David Sela downed 6-feet-10 American John Isner at Wimbledon with a raquet, not a slingshot.” • Headline at TheKicker.com: “Cavs fans stockpile lighter fluid to prep for LeBron leaving again.” • Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Todd Frazier hit into a triple play in his first home at-bat as a member of the Yankees. As if that weren’t bad enough, Frazier immediately went home, tripped on a skateboard, fell down the stairs and bonked himself on the forehead stepping on a rake.” • Perry again: “Star receiver Dez Bryant reported three hours late to Cowboys training camp after hosting a hometown barbecue the day before to thank his supporters. Team publicists, already in midseason form, listed him as day-to-day with greasy fingers.” • Blogger Chad Picasner, after the Red Sox’s Chris Sale throttled the Angels: “Sale looked like he accidentally wandered into a Little League game.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@ yahoo.ca

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Alida News Submitted by Edel Cowan

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of George Shain formally of Alida and Glen Ewen. George passed away July 25 at the age of 84 + (just short of reaching his 85 birthday). The Shain’s lived on an acreage south of Alida from 1981 – 2000 when they moved into Glen Ewen and then in 2011 moved to Carnduff Sunset Haven in 2011. On July 27 Cathy Bukatka (Lloydminster) and her brother Bob Grandy (Oxbow) stopped at #361 Café where they had hoped to visit with their cousin Debbie Fuller. Unfortunately they did not get to visit in person, only on the phone as Debbie was away from the café for the day. However Cathy did get to renew acquaintance with Faye Walker and Edel Cowan for a few moments – it was great to see a past resident of Alida. Gary and Brenda Junk left July 27 for Sylvan Lake, AB where they spent a few days visiting with their family Jody, Jill

and boys, as well as with Kara and Morgan. While there they attended and watched their grandson Jaxon play in Provincial ball games. Family and friends attended a private memorial internment service for Dennis Zander on Saturday, July 29 at Dannevirke Cemetery. While there, a sever thunderstorm struck the area resulting in three close lightning strikes occurring near and at the cemetery followed by a downpour of rain mixed with a little hail. Fortunately no one was hurt. The other day I notice a poster at the swimming pool that adult swimming lessons will be held in the evenings at Alida pool in August. If you’re interested give the pool a call for the exact days, time and cost. It is an excellent opportunity to learn how to be safe and enjoy the water while learning the basic of swimming as well, or maybe to renew your ‘long past’ skills – I know I for one should think seriously of attending as

my skills are almost obsolete and rusty! Another hot week of hot weather. Sometimes wonder if it will ever end and give us some cooler temperatures but still remain warm (nothing like wanting it just so). This hot weather surely does make the swimming pool inviting for all to enjoy. It also seems to brew up lots of weather watches for thunderstorms etc. And unfortunately some have materialized in the area, although in our little area very little moisture has fallen, and we could surely use some rain now. I know my garden won’t be producing much produce unless we get some moisture soon. Boy has some of the crops in the area ever turned color, harvest will be upon us before we know it. So folks enjoy the holidays while you have a chance as the busy season of harvest will be here soon. Once again please remember to keep me informed as to the happenings within your family, news column needs

your input – either call me (306-443-2496) or text (306-485-8561) or e-mail (g.cowan@sasktel.net) we all appreciate hearing your news. Until next time – Keep smiling – Think positive – Drive safely and Take care.

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Well, we’ve had a few rain clouds teasing us during the past few days. Kennedy saw a little bit last week, although farms just a couple of kilometers east of town got no moisture (just a little bit of a light show). Overall, most of us continue to pray for a good, substantial rain. Jennie Wilton was happy to have her brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Linda Lammers visiting her last week. The couple were out from Edmonton to visit several people. They stopped to spend time with Jennie both when they were headed east and when they were on their way back home. Marge Istace had the opportunity for a brief visit and lunch at Kenosee Lake with her cousin Jim Patterson from West Kelowna, BC last week. The community is saddened to hear of the passing of Emma Yanyu, (widow of Frank Yanyu) on July 26. Emma had been residing at Moose Mountain Lodge in Carlyle and had just celebrated her 88th birthday. Our deepest sympathies go out to Emma’s family. Sixteen-year-old Caleb Bender (grandson of Clarence Bender) is competing in the Canada Games currently being held in Winnipeg. Caleb is a member of the High Performance Cycling Team. There was an excellent turnout at the Renewal Service held at St. Paul’s

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By Samantha Weaver • It was aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart who made the following sage observation: “Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn’t be done.” • You might be surprised to learn that famed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wanted to marry the notorious Marie Antoinette. Of course, at the time he stated this desire, he was 6 years old and she was 7. • It’s possible that you’ve never tried to imagine a baby bat nursing — though, as mammals, they certainly do. Now that you are imagining it, here’s a hint: The babies have to nuzzle into mom’s armpit (wingpit?) to get to the milk. • The year the Second Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence, establishing the United States of America, the fledgling nation had a total population of 2 1/2 million — less than one-third of 1 percent of the global population. By 1800, even though the population of the growing nation had more than doubled, America still ranked 16th in the list of most-populous nations. Today, though, with a population of over 325 million, the United States has more people than any country except China and India. • Those who study such things say that as we get older, we breathe more slowly. • Sure, a group of swans can be referred to as a flock or a flight, but why not show some creativity? You can refer to a grounded group as a bank or a drift (presumably due its resemblance to a drift of snow); in the air, they can, collectively, be called a wedge. The best choice, however, might be the fanciful term “a lamentation of swans.” *** Thought for the Day: “It has been said that a pretty face is a passport, but it’s not. It’s a visa, and it runs out fast.” — Julie Burchill © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the largest of the U.S. National Parks? 2. MYTHOLOGY: Whose kidnapping was said to trigger The Trojan War? 3. AWARDS: Who was the youngest person to receive a Nobel Prize? 4. MOVIES: Which 1988 movie starred a character named John McClane? 5. MATH: How would you write the number 1015 in Roman numerals? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What profession’s members would most likely wear a toque? 7. MUSIC: What pop-music star sang the theme song “Nobody Does It Better” in the James Bond movie “The Spy Who Loved Me”? 8. SCIENCE: Who developed the Periodic Table of Elements? 9. ANATOMY: How many pints of blood are in the human body? 10. LANGUAGE: What is noteworthy about the word “facetiously”? Answers 1. Wrangell-St. Elias in Alaska (over 8 million acres) 2. Helen 3. Malala Yousafzai, at age 17 4. “Die Hard” 5. MXV 6. Chefs 7. Carly Simon 8. Dmitri Mendeleev 9. About 10 10. It uses all vowels in alphabetical order

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Friday, August 4, 2017

Cannington Manor Fair Day Kelly Running Observer Staff

In 1882, Captain Edward Michell Pierce established an English colony northeast of the present day village of Manor. The settlement became a place to educate English settlers on farming practices in Saskatchewan, while providing Victorian culture and recreation. Springing up quickly Cannington Manor grew in short time. Just as quickly as the settlement sprang up, it would dissolve when the CPR built south of the settlement by approximately six miles. In the early 1900’s this was detrimental to the community due to distance of travel at the time. Drought and grain prices made it impossible to thrive here, but the original foundations of houses and the mill are still evident. While the church is still operational in the summer by locals. Each year Cannington Manor Provincial Park celebrates the spirit of the pioneers and hosts numerous events

throughout the year giving visitors to the park an idea of what life was once like. One of their major events occurs during the August long week-

end, and the Cannington Manor Fair will be hosted on Sunday, Aug. 6, from noon to 5 p.m. People attending can take part in games, making ice cream, making

rope, and learn about life in Saskatchewan in the early years of settlement. Interpreters at the park dress in period costumes and are knowl-

edgeable about the settlement. The park still has numerous activities left for the summer including its usual Manor House Grounds Tour, Trades

Day, Cannington by Candlelight, Vintage Village Sunday, and Drawing Room Day. Each one focuses on a diﬀerent aspect of life in the prairies in the late 1800s.

Cannington Manor Fair Day is fast approaching; it will be hosted on Sunday, Aug. 6, and will feature rope making, ice cream making, a variety of old time games, and more.

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cup pizza or spaghetti sauce teaspoons Italian seasoning teaspoon red pepper flakes cup toppings: diced mush rooms, broccoli, tomatoes, squash, onions, olives, etc. 1/2 cup grated cheese, divided 1 (5-ounce) package mini-pepperoni slices 1 teaspoon chopped basil or parsley 1. Heat your oven or toaster oven to 350 F. 2. Slice off each of the four sides of the peppers and lay flat, cut-side up, on a baking sheet. 3. In a medium bowl, mix the sauce with the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and diced toppings. Place equal amounts of the topping mixture in each pepper piece. Top with 1/2 of the cheese, the mini-pepperoni slices and the remainder of the cheese. 4. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 F. Turn the heat up to broil for 1-2 minutes to completely melt the cheese and crisp the toppings. Sprinkle with basil or parsley, if desired. Makes 8 poppers.

FRO-YO FRUIT CUBES cup plain Greek yogurt cup whole milk teaspoons honey or agave syrup 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup strawberries, quartered 1/2 cup raspberries 1. In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, milk, honey or agave, vanilla, cinnamon and salt, and whisk until smooth. In an ice tray, distribute fruit in each of the cube molds. 2. Spoon yogurt mixture over fruit, filling molds completely. Freeze for 5 hours, or until frozen solid. 1½ 1/4 2

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Go for great whole grains Limit refined-grain products such as snack bars, cakes and sweetened cereals. Offer whole-wheat breads and whole-oat cereals that are high in fiber and low in added sugars, saturated fat and sodium. Keep popcorn on hand for a tasty, whole-grain snack. Try making these delicious recipes for Pizza Pepper Poppers and Fro-Yo Fruit Cubes the next time your children have a snack attack!

PIZZA PEPPER POPPERS large green, red or yellow bell peppers

*** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www. divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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Snack Attack! Snacks can help children get the nutrients needed to grow and maintain a healthy weight. For younger children, prepare single-serving snacks to help them get just enough to satisfy their hunger. Let older kids make their own snacks by keeping healthy foods in the kitchen. Here are some ideas: Save time by slicing veggies Store sliced vegetables in the refrigerator and serve with dips like hummus or low-calorie dressing. Top half a whole-wheat English muffin with spaghetti sauce, chopped vegetables and low-fat shredded mozzarella and melt in the microwave. Mix it up For older school-age kids, mix dried fruit, unsalted nuts and popcorn in a snack-size bag for a quick trail mix. Blend plain fat-free or low-fat yogurt with 100 percent fruit juice and frozen peaches for a tasty smoothie. Grab a glass of milk A cup of low-fat or fatfree milk, or milk alternative (soy milk) is an easy way to drink a healthy snack. Nibble on lean protein Choose lean protein foods such as low-sodium deli meats or unsalted nuts. Wrap sliced, low-sodium deli turkey around an apple wedge. Store hard-cooked (boiled) eggs in the refrigerator for kids to enjoy any time. Keep an eye on the size Snacks shouldn’t replace a meal, so look for ways to help your kids understand how much is enough. Store snack-size bags in the cupboard and use them to control serving sizes. Fruits are quick and easy Fresh, frozen, dried or canned fruits

can be easy “grab-and-go” options that need little preparation. Offer whole fruit and limit the amount of 100 percent juice served. Consider convenience A single-serving container of lowfat or fat-free yogurt, or individually wrapped string cheese can be just enough for an after-school snack. Swap out the sugar Keep healthier foods handy so kids avoid cookies, pastries or candies between meals. Add seltzer water to 1/2 cup of 100 percent fruit juice instead of offering soda. Prepare homemade goodies For homemade sweets, add dried fruits like apricots or raisins and reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe. Adjust recipes that include fats like butter or shortening by using unsweetened applesauce or prune puree for half the amount of fat.