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The Bear Claw Casino at White Bear First Nations hosted its annual Summer Celebration Pow Wow, Friday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Aug. 28. The pow wow drew participants from throughout North America and hundreds came out to witness the spectacular First Nations traditional celebration.

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Links to the past: Regaining ancestral knowledge on the prairies THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

Kelly AND Running ARIES, TAURUS GEMINI.

CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS AND PISCES.

Week of September 4 to 10, 2016 ARIES

New eating habits that you adopt now will be extremely beneficial to your mental and physical health.This initiative could result after a bout of overindulging. Changes in the workplace will be very favourable.

TAURUS

Your love life is more important to you now. You will experience moments of great happiness with your romantic partner. If you are single, you will finally meet your soulmate.

GEMINI

You will receive a well-deserved raise. In addition, you could develop a small at home business, which will be a success due in large part to your creativity.

CANCER

Your self-esteem skyrockets this week. This could be the result of revitalizing your wardrobe or changing your hairstyle; you will feel better about yourself.

LEO

Your well-developed sense of aesthetics comes into play this week as you make moves to redecorate your home. You could discover a hidden source of cash, so empty those pockets!

VIRGO

You will express yourself with distinction and speak from the heart.

For once, you’ll take centre stage, which results in making some people jealous.

LIBRA

Your creative talents allow you to easily create a new source of revenue. You will get in a good workout this week, despite a hectic schedule.

SCORPIO

Lots of action on the horizon after a break. There will be many adjustments to make at work and at home. You need to make compromises to restore harmony with your loved ones.

SAGITTARIUS

This is a great week to relax and spoil yourself. Make an appointment with your massage therapist, esthetician or other professional caregiver in order to recharge your batteries.

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Lots of people will invade your personal space and you will have to play it cool on more than one occasion. Fortunately, your charm will allow you to extend your social circle.

AQUARIUS

Reduce your stress levels by learning to delegate more. You tend to worry about your family. Your children must learn to be independent at some point in their lives.

PISCES

You will come across a great deal for a trip. However, it may take a while before you are given a vacation or have enough time to get everything organized.

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

LEO, VIRGO AND LIBRA.

SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN.

Week of September 25 Week of September 18 to 24, 2016 Week of September to 17, and 2016 Knowing ones11 heritage to October 1, 2016 culture is an important aspect of who you are, and for many First ARIES ARIES ARIES You may a few sleepYou’ll be given a supervisory posiNations living on experience the prairies was You may be faced with an expense lesslearned nights this Your mind tion at work. It’s important for you significant enough to have to review a way of life by week. ancesis spinning to learn to manage your emotions your entire budget. By doing this tors and places suchand asyour theemotions Moose are agitated. You need to use up your and find healthy ways of expresyou’ll realize that you can afford to Mountainsexcess provided an oasis to the energy to regain some basing them on an ongoing basis. Your buy a house or treat yourself to a trip. harsher climate of the open prailance. Exercise is a must! health may be negatively impacted ries. These teachings had been lost if you don’t.

TAURUS over the years for due to forced asTAURUS Lots of action in store!

Friends inthe form bull by of theResidenhorns in order similation Take in the TAURUS vite you to participate in some inteto and clean the up your circle ofScoop. friends this tial Schools Sixties New eating habits combined with resting social and sporting activiweek.

Some of them suck the energy Regaining ancestral knowlphysical exercise will give you inties on a regular basis throughout out of you. You deserve better. edge is important to many First stant results. This’ll provide you with the winter. a real sense of satisfaction and you’ll Nations. The once prevalent has GEMINI feel very proud of yourself. become important in order to you conIf you have young children, need GEMINI tinue passing downmore traditions. to impose discipline and imThere’s confusion in the air, espeGEMINI plement some basic rules.

Last year youth worked withSome cially at work. A nice family getaway Words will come easily to you and people around you need to be handwill enable you to recharge your batMedwolf to recover some of these you’ll be able to clearly express your led carefully; lots ofhas friction teries, even if you have the impresteachings and the program nowin feelings. You may also be quick to the air. sion that it’ll be complicated to orenjoyed a successful second season. criticize. Be careful not to make inganize everything.

Medwolf was raised by his appropriate comments.

CANCER grandparents come to opporYou’lland start has looking at travel CANCER know approximately medicines tunities for the130 winter.

At work, you CANCER If you suffer from chronic tiredness, needNature, to collaborate with Carefully check all your bills this from Mother as well as people a you’ll benefit from making some in a language than your own. week, especially if your financial sivariety of legends andother ancient sigsmall changes in your lifestyle. You tuation becomes more difficult. It’s nage once This’ll used.be a wonderful challenge may also feel the need to undertake for you. possible that you’ll find a mistake Last year the camp worked to a spiritual practice. and save a lot of money or recucreate “The Land of the Little PeoLEO perate substantial sums. ple” and have added onto this With since a new lifestyle, healthier diet LEO and Little regular People exercise,village you’ll finally pathway and You’re in an excellent position to be LEO some encouraging results that which wassee created. given a promotion at work. You’ll You’ll participate in a personal or allow you to persevere.

Overall, you have success where finances are Not only did youth enjoy learnprofessional activity that will appeal feel much better worked about yourself. concerned and your investments will ing in nature, but they hard to your competitive spirit. You cannot perform well despite the econoto create aVIRGO classroom based on bring yourself to accept second mic situation. place and will reap all the honours.

Medwolf’sAteachings. friend inspires you to embark on The youth involved put a The lot of a rewarding adventure. need VIRGO VIRGO feel an building, adrenaline rush prompts work into ato small which The thought of a big trip will cross You’ll need to do more exercise if you to break out of your routine. now houses shelves of medicines your mind. You also have an insayou start feeling really tired. AdopYou feel much moreeach alive and and descriptions of what onecontiable thirst for knowledge. Thanks ting a more active lifestyle will give fident in your abilities. is and can do. Additionally a small to some extra money coming in, a you more energy and a busier soLand of the Little People display cial life.

LIBRA large-scale project will be organized was included.

Thetointention, which You need brush up on your leaderfor you alone or with your family.

Tanya Littlechief, hoping theexpress ship skills.isSpeak up and LIBRA opinions with more authority.

White Bearyour Education Complex will Curiously, stress will benefit you this LIBRA Slowly but you’ll riseinto through week. It’ll give you the motivation be able to bring thesurely teachings You’ll get some great news about thecurriculum. ranks in your company. to achieve some brilliant feats. Take financing for one of your dreams. the school’s the time to balance the different You should not neglect your studies “The Land of the Little People” SCORPIO spheres of your life. if you want to succeed. is important the youth with the You’re no longer be able to resist survival camp toldto The Observer. the urge go shopping and treat SCORPIO SCORPIO Accordingyourself to legend, Little Peoto a bitthe of luxury.

Sometimes Everything will fall into place, alPeople are counting on you. They it’s necessary to revitalize and your wardple came from the upworlds lowing you to start your own small expect you to make a decision, robe; here. when you start a new were stranded Although the job, business or climb the career ladder which you may find difficult. Try to for example.

Little People were stranded here, it at work. You’ll discover that you have gather together as much informawas to the SAGITTARIUS benefit of the First Nagreat leadership skills. tion as possible in order to avoid ditions who You gained from fix take knowledge time to permanently sappointing anyone.

SAGITTARIUS them including howthat to take something breaksaspirin down at A vacation project is sure to be on out of a willow powerhome.tree You’lland also that take this opporSAGITTARIUS Staff photo by Kelly Running the horizon. You should start pretunity freshen up your decor, ful vitamins in to dog bones could beesWorking too hard may result in some paring vaccinations, etc.) pecially if it lacks colour.bones Cattails were extremely important to First Nations people on(passport, the prairies. used in casts to fuse broken fluctuations in your weight. A huge even if you’re only leaving in a few Cattails were used forsuccess everything together. business will forcefrom you toa food source to weaving baskets,

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THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

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takechildren, a rest afterwards. making dolls for and making duck decoys. Additionally the fluff was used in babies’ diapers and to prevent deadfall traps from freezing to CAPRICORN You’ll witness an injustice that the the ground in CAPRICORN the winter.

You will be warmly congratulated

Weather AQUARIUSfor the week . . .

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budget in order to participate in all the activities you love. Finances HIGH take 28°up a lot of your thoughts, LOW even 16°at work.

You’ll be entrusted with new, fairly Since you’re feeling tired and stressed, you HIGH require 17° patience and perseverance order to meet your obligations.

LOW in10° Fortunately, all the effort will be worthwhile.

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You seek theSept. comfort of3 your home Saturday,

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PISCES

Monday, Sept. 5 demanding responsibilities.

people around you will react to. By suggesting some changes, you’ll play an important role in restoring harmony.

for a brilliant achievement. You’ll be given an award or a nomination in front of a crowd of cheering people.

this week. You’ll take the opportunity 23°to move some furniture around and 12°you’ll be able to clear your mind at the same time.

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Sunday, You do Sept. not tolerate4injustice well

this week. You manage to lighten the mood in any conflictual situation.

19° Your sense of humour will enable you 11° to establish a good understanding and build harmony between people.

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10° More sensitivity will help you to manage this complex situation.

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IN FOCUS - Family & Fellowship: Carlyle’s Filipino Community Bonds with Basketball NEWS - Links to the past: Regaining ancestral knowledge on the prairies COMMENT - Streaming supper? Twitch launches ‘social eating’ channel.

SPORTS - Winning Weekend: Golf Kenosee hosts Moose Mountain Classic OBSERVED AT - Summer Celebration Pow Wow at Bear Claw Casino.

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First-degree black belt Quinn Brown has been selected to compete for Canada in Japan as a member of the Shintani National Karate team.

Brown says of the opportunity: “I think it will be really exciting to compete in Japan- especially because of karate’s history there.” To read more, check out next week’s Observer.

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Cheesy Taco Pockets INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• 2 (17 1/3 ounce) packages puff pastry sheets, 2 sheets per package • 1 egg • 1⁄2 tablespoon water • 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef • 1⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped • 1⁄2 cup white onion, chopped • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped • 1⁄2 cup catsup • 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro or 1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 2 teaspoons chili powder • 1 teaspoon oregano • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 1⁄2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded or 1 1⁄2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded for a spicier result or 1 1⁄2 cups colby cheese, shredded, any similar cheese will work

Remove pastry from freezer and allow to thaw at room temperature for about 30- 40 minutes or until they are easy to handle.

Meanwhile, add the beef, onion and green pepper to a large skillet and cook until beef is browned and vegetables begin to soften. Stir occasionally to break meat up and prevent scorching.

Add garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring constantly.

Drain all the grease from the pan and return to the heat.

Add tomato, catsup, cilantro or parsley, cumin, chili powder, oregano and cinnamon. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. You want a pretty dry mixture so your filling stays put in the pastry.

Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese and set aside until cool enough to handle.

Work with one pastry sheet at a time, keeping the others covered so they do not dry out.

On a lightly floured surface roll out a pastry sheet to a rectangle about 16 x 12 inches and then cut into 8 even pieces.

Put a heaping teaspoonful of meat mixture in the center of the pastry. (I always seem to over fill them no matter how carefully I measure so you may want to start with less than you think you should use and add a little more if needed. Voice of experience!

Mix the egg and water together and brush pastry edges with it.

Grab one corner of a pastry and fold over to form a triangle.

Press edges with a fork to seal and brush the tops with more egg mixture.

Repeat until all ingredients are used.

Place the pastries on a sprayed or greased baking sheet. You could also use parchment paper or a silicone liner.

Bake at 375 degrees for about 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.

OAMC-To Freeze and Bake Later: Place pockets on parchment paper or wax paper and freeze until firm. They can then be transferred to a zip top bag and stored in the freezer. Remove desired amount from freezer when ready to use and bake as directed, increasing time to 17-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Great served with sour cream, ketchup or your favorite dip.

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From Page 2 - Survival camp Today the Little People are in hiding, but if you offer them places to play and enjoy, they will come to visit. Midway through the educational pathway a small Little People village has been erected for the Little People.

The trail begins at an ancient sign, three rocks stacked atop each other. The youth then stopped along the way as they pointed out different medicines and legends they had learned, which according to one youth totaled 77 medicines found during their eight week camp.

This included how to pull water from the air, which included a hole, a plastic sheet, rocks to hold the sheet in place and a small rock to pull the centre of the sheet down.

Underneath the sheet inside the hole a small bucket was placed and the condensation on the sheet would pull to the middle and drip into the bucket.

Youth pointed to moose scat along the way, explaining the differences between bull and cow droppings.

The youth stopped in a variety of areas along the pathway pointing to different medicines and foods along the way.

One of the most important plants to the First Nations who lived on the prairies included the cattail. One of the students explained that cattail was used for a variety of reasons: “Cattails were extremely important to our people because we could use every part of it. We would use the cattail root to make flour for bannock or fry-bread or

the root could be put in a fire and baked, and it tasted like baked potatoes. The stem was dried and boiled, then salted and buttered, and would taste like corn on the cob. The leaves could be used to weave baskets, duck decoys for hunting, and dolls for children.

The cattail fluff was used on deadfall traps to prevent it from freezing to the ground and also in babies diapers.”

The youth also explained what each natural medicine was used for by ancestors that they had learned showcasing their expanded knowledge from the summer program.

River willow was used in a tea for aches and pains in the body.

The birch tree leaves were used in a tea to shrink kidney stones, while fungus on birch trees was used for a more powerful tea for kidney stones, pain, headaches, and fevers.

Chokecherries were gathered and used in pemmican, while chokecherry tea was used at feasts and gatherings; wild honey would be added to chokecherries to make a thick cough syrup as well.

Wild rose fruit was used in stews due to high vitamin C content and the roots were pounded into powder to create tea to fight scurvy. The powder was also used on open wounds to stop bleeding, while the petals were used to improve evening vision.

Wild celery was also used to stop bleeding and prevent scars when ground up and put on a wound.

Raspberry leaves were made into tea for pregnant women to make childbirth easier,

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while it could also help with stomach cramps.

The most important medicines, however, were those for prayer which include sage, cedar, sweet grass, and tobacco as these create a powerful smudge to help cleanse ones soul, bring in good spirits, keep out bad spirits, and help take prayers to the other side.

One of the youth added humour in explaining sacred tobacco which is “a way to show respect. We take medicines or we hunt on the land and we return the tobacco as an offering, because Mother Nature doesn’t accept credit cards.”

This was one of the most important lessons Medwolf was teaching at the camp, that the Earth is a phenomenal place and that we do not give enough back to what she gives to people. People continually take, but living in harmony with Mother Nature is essential for a happy life.

Staff photo by Kelly Running

Youth spoke about the Land of the Little People and who the Little People are. Many of the ancestral teachings of First Nations people include knowledge gained from them such as using dog bones and clay to create a cast to help bones fuse. Dogs would help move their camp, but if a dog passed away it would be noted where the animal was buried and if needed the bones would later be used in this way.

Youth and adults from both White Bear and Pheasant Rump enjoyed a survival camp hosted by Medwolf, which focused on bringing ancestral teachings back into the general knowledge of First Nations people.

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MOOSE MOUNTAIN NO. 63 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:

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REEVE: Rural Municipality of Moose Mountain No. 63 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 1: Rural Municipality of Moose Mountain No. 63

COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION ONE

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COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION FIVE

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(left) These young ladies pointed out a multitude of medicines and explained what each one could be used for.

COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 5: Rural Municipality of Moose Mountain No. 63 will be received by the undersigned on the 21st day of September, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the R.M. of Moose Mountain No. 63 Municipal Office located at #105 – 100 Main Street, Carlyle, Saskatchewan, and during regular business hours on September 2nd to September 20th, 2016 at the R.M. of Moose Mountain No. 63 Municipal Office located at #105 – 100 Main Street, Carlyle, Saskatchewan.

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Friday, September 2, 2016

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Community Bonds with Basketball

Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

For six years, southeast Saskatchewan’s Filipino community has gathered at Carlyle’s Pinoy Basketball Tournament. This year, 11 teams from southeastern Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba bonded over basketball and more importantly, enjoyed a weekend of fun, family and fellowship. One of the event’s founders. Benny Caan of Carlyle says of the event: “It’s kind of trying to get together.

Nobody knows each other back home. We’re from a country of 7,100 different islands-but when we come together over basketball, we are one.”

“We started the idea six years ago,” says Caan. “A priest from Estevan started a team and the same year, I initiated a team here.”

“We were all busy working and were sometimes far apart from each other, so we had limited access as far as seeing

each other. Before that, the only time we would see each other was here at my house after Mass or at Christmastime...

It’s not our national sport and we are not tall in size, but in the Philippines, there is a basketball ring every few blocks. It’s a very popular sport with us.”

“I’m from one of the smallest islands back home-Basco Batanes,” he adds. “It’s very small, on the northernmost tip of the Philippines. Playing basketball-and this tournament- brings us all together.”

“To put on a thing like the tournament is a lot of work, but it’s worth it,” says Caan.

“It will release people’s stresses and they will forget their problems.

I was one of the first Filipino people to come to Carlyle and I was so lucky. I’m a very proud and happy Canadian citizen, now. But I went through all of those channels to become one and I know what that feels like.”

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Carlyle Bombers basketball team member-and four-time Most Valuable Player, Jay R. Balas.

For six years, members of southeast Saskatchewan’s Filipino community have gathered annually at the Carlyle Pinoy Basketball Tournament. This year, 11 teams bonded over basket ball at the weekendlong event at the Carlyle Elementary School gym- but more importantly, they enjoyed a weekend of fun, family and fellowship. One of the events founders-and a former member of the Carlyle Bombers team, Benny Caan- is pictured with awards the Bombers have won. Caan says: “It’s kind of trying to get together. Nobody knows each other back home. We’re from a country of 7,100 different islands-but when we come together over basketball, we are one.” (Staff photo by Lynne Bell) working people and sometimes it can be difficult to make it to practices or to a tournament, but it’s usually never a problem for people to come.”

Caan says the Carlyle tournament is designed with the whole family in mind.

“Many of our visitors drive a few hours very early to get here, so of course we feed them when they come here.”

“We have an early opening ceremony with all of the teams there, usually at 8 a.m.

We sing both our Canadian and Philippines national anthems and before the games, we start with a prayer.”

“We seek God’s protection for us-we don’t want anybody hurt in a game,” Caan explains.

“We are working people and working families, so that’s important to us.”

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draw is done on game day-rather than before the event- to ensure teams, spectators, families and friends gather together at the start of the action.

“A big part of the tournament is us getting together,” says Caan. “That’s why we do it that way- so everyone is all together. Otherwise, if everybody is coming only when their game is happening, it’s like a practice instead of a tournament. We want all teams participating and taking part in the program.”

“Our Carlyle Bombers players range in age from 18 to 30. There’s a junior team in Estevan that we’re training up for the next generation and some teams do have players as young as 13 or 14,” he adds.

Another Filipino sporting tradition that is upheld at the tournament is that of team muse.

“We don’t have a parade,” says Caan.

“But each team chooses a young lady to be their muse. She will hold their banner and represent the team It’s

another way of getting more people involved.”

“We encourage families to get involved and the Best Muse, Best Uniform and other prizes are ways to add friendly competition and get people involved.”

Caan says the tournament also features a guest speaker. “Our first year, Mayor Don Shirley spoke. Another year, we had Hugette Lutz, Carlyle’s town administrator.”

“When players and their families come to our tournament, they often camp at the lakes, stay at hotels or stay with friends. The speakers help them learn more about Carlyle,” says Caan.

Caan is known as a “Kuya” or older brother, within Carlyle’s Filipino community and says organizing the basketball tournament is an important part of his role and responsibility- one he shares with others.

“It has been a long journey for me,” he says. “I’ve been here 11 years and I was the first Filipino in town.

My wife is my biggest support, first and foremost. She makes sure my players have a meal before every game and she’s very supportive of us and this initiative.”

“I also want to thank the Carlyle fellows and the Filipino Basketball Association of Southeast Saskatchewan,” he adds.

“Especially Orly Vistal of Team Oxbow-who heads the board, T.J. Labrador of Weyburn, Hanz Hizon of Virden, Adrian Parcon of Oxbow, Greg de Sagon of Carnduff, Melvin Pineda of Estevan, Dennis Cacho of Kipling, Elmer Jove of Carlyle and Leo Ilustrisimo of Moosomin for their solid support of the league.”

“We came up with the idea of the tournament as a way to see each other and play basketball together,” adds Caan. “And it’s still going, six years later.”

“At the end of the day, everybody’s happy and everybody’s had fun.”

For more information, check out Carlyle Bombers on Facebook.

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Cornerstone Theatre drumming up Dickens excitement with a fall variety show Kelly Running Observer Staff

The Cornerstone Theatre group is happy to present a fall variety show on Friday, Sept. 23. One evening only!

It will be hosted at the Carlyle Memorial Hall at 7 p.m. where a mix of short comedic pieces and vocals will be showcased.

Don Carter, a member of Cornerstone Theatre, said of the variety show, “Basically we’re ‘strutting our stuff’ in preparation for Dickens in December.”

The show will be approximately an hour to an hour and a half long, which Carter says isn’t set in stone currently as they are still putting the show together in its entirety.

“Any adults interested in jumping on stage to act or sing, or helping with props or sound are welcome,” Carter added. “Parts are very short so learning lines will not be a difficulty. It’s a great time to start.”

Tickets will be available to the show at The Pearl Boutique for $10 each and because the show is only set for one evening only seats in rows two to six have been reserved for the senior crowd, which usually enjoys a Sunday performance by the Cornerstone group.

“Get your advance tickets before they are all sold!” Carter encourages.

Additionally, Carter said that they have a meeting on Sept. 14 at the theatre to discuss the variety night assignment of parts if someone doesn’t have one already. If interested contact Carter at (306)453-2229.

The second point on their agenda that night will be to discuss their Dickens’ show in December: “We have to get into production in October before

Enbridge donates to Moose Mountain Water Resource Management Corp.

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Enbridge has donated $5,000 to the Moose Mountain Water Resource Management Corporation.

“We have a strong relationship with the Resource group and are happy to help out in the efforts that they undergo in the park,” Jeff Yanko, Enbridge, stated. From left to right: Jeff Lees, Jeff Yanko, Colleen Bennett (Moose Mountain Water Resource Management Corporation), and Mike Santo.

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Carter added that when looking to fill youth positions in the show that preference will include children whose parents are also involved in some way.

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Dickens Village Festival to host 14th annual event Dec. 2 and 3 Kelly Running Observer Staff

The 14th Annual Dickens Village Festival is set to transport Carlyle to Victorian England to celebrate author Charles Dickens’ work, which includes the popular ‘A Christmas Carol.’ The event, always held the first weekend in December, will be held on Dec. 2 and 3.

The event which has thrived in the community has become a unique experience enjoyed by

all, attracting many visitors to the area each year.

It is a true community event with churches, service groups, and volunteers come together to ensure a great event, one which brings joy to all… except for the town grump, Ebenezer Scrooge (a character played by David Slykhuis the day of Dickens), who can be found wandering the streets: “Bahumbug.”

The event includes an English and a Victorian Market Place, free

entertainment at Fezziwig’s Pub, High Tea complete with period hats, Tiny Tim’s Taste Tour, food vendors on the street, carriage rides, a Christmas decorating competition, lighted parade, and theatre performances.

Event chairperson, Shelley Slykhuis, says, “We are excited for the crowds! With last year so nice, people made the drive to check out the festival and said they were coming back!”

Additionally the Cornerstone Theatre

group has developed a new production this year, which as always is based on “A Christmas Carol,” but this year they’ve reimagined the

tale to fit the 1960s.

With Christmas cheer spread each year, the town of Carlyle also enjoys participating in a Christmas lights

competition, which allows visitors to take in a twinkle tour in the evenings during Dickens as well.

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The Dickens Festival lighted parade is always enjoyed by many who come out for a street vendor supper and a chance to watch the lights go by. This year’s Dickens Festival in Carlyle is always hosted the first weekend of December and will be on Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3. (left) The Cornerstone Theatre group enjoys recrafting and retelling Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” This year’s theme will be focused on the 1960s and will include great music and wonderful entertainment as always.

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Quote of the Week . . .

Old friends pass away, new friends appear.

It is just like the days.

An old day passes, a new day arrives.

The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day.

- Dalai Lama

What is a winner?

To quote a meme I saw on Facebook, “I didn’t see any participation ribbons handed out at the Olympics.”

I did see countless dreams reached and watched as others failed to achieve what they had set out to do. People won and people lost; but, there was more to it than that. Whether earning Kelly Running a medal or simply competing on Observer Staff that world stage of the Olympics I also saw a lot of effort and a lot of sportsmanship filter through. It was about more than just the gold medal: two athletes were even awarded the International Fair Play Committee Award during the Olympics for helping each other up after a fall in a race and ensuring they both crossed the finish line, turning back to help the other person up.

I was re-reading a book by someone who used to coach volleyball at a university in the States. I read the book each year before the season starts and I always find myself placing different emphasis on different things she says.

This time as I read the book three thoughts of the author, Teri Clemens, resonated with me. The first involved the following quote: “Competition is healthy – in all facets of life. And it will happen whether we like it or not. So you better get used to it. Competing includes constantly being pushed down and finding ways to get back up…”

I don’t have children, but I do coach and I don’t feel a participation medal sends the right message.

There is success and failure in life, just showing up doesn’t cut it. Do I want the girls I coach to feel good about themselves regardless of wins and

losses? Absolutely! But I’ve come to define a winner in a different way than what colour of medal they received.

Teri Clemens writes: “I define a winner by her work ethic, rather than by her awards. Measure the drive of your passion, not the result. What’s important is the climb, it’s not necessarily who wins the last game of the season… The actual winning is the process of competing at your best… I want my team’s name on top. But there’s much more to it than that… Winners give strong effort, day in and day out…”

And I completely agree with her. Emphasis should be put on effort. Participation means you just showed up, but a “100 percent effort award” would mean you not only showed up, but you did your very best and did it with class. This is where most Olympic athletes are categorized as there’s only a gold, silver, and bronze handed out; but, even the person who finished dead last can walk away

with their head held high knowing they did their best.

The third idea that really resonated with me this time through was that: “We choose to make life fair or unfair. It doesn’t just happen. It’s not realistic to think it should always be fair. Don’t expect life to be perfect… when I was little, my brother and I often would share an ice cream sandwich. If he broke it in two and handed me the smaller piece [it was unfair]. If I got to pick first, I wasn’t complaining. Now it was fair. Sometimes life seems very unfair.”

Fair comes at what cost? In Clemens’ example it was unfair to her when her brother handed her the smaller piece, but if she got to pick first suddenly it was fair that she got the bigger piece. I think this is the most basic way of putting something: fair is in the eye of the beholder.

The human brain is a powerful thing, so next time you see something as unfair, force yourself to look at it a different way.

cess to vote. Often, the price has been high--loss of life, imprisonment, injury--just some of the costs exacted.

I recognize the fact I live a life that is privileged. I didn’t have to fight for pay equity, or the right to vote, and I have always been able to sit where I wanted. Such simple things, but monumental efforts needed to be undertaken to make these happen for people that came before me. So individuals united, raised their voices, and were resolved to keep the effort going until change came.

Generations have, and will continue, to be the beneficiary of their struggle and sacrifice.

Which makes me wonder about the role of protests in the future. Because although we continue to see those kinds of actions taking place, we are increasingly impacted by activism that requires no commitment and demands no sacrifice. It takes little effort other than clicking a box on a computer screen or hitting the like icon.

A woman representing an online group proudly announced that their efforts were successful in shutting down a popular event in a Canadian town.

The group hadn’t spoken with anyone from the community, and no one asked them to advocate on their behalf. They simply heard about the event, posted their objections to it, and after getting 25,000 likes on their page said they represented enough voices to force the organizer’s hand. They didn’t live in the town--had never attended the

event--asked for no face to face meetings--or discussions of any kind.

So what are community leaders, business owners and governments supposed to do? They are confronted by a faceless, nameless group who don’t have the ambition to ask for a meeting or the courage to give their name. But they have pull, because to not give in opens up their target to vitriolic, vicious attacks. It’s not truthful, but it doesn’t matter.

It’s not civil, but few care.

But it’s also not right, because it is diminishing the efforts of those who seek real change and are using methods at their disposal to communicate, to inspire and to mobilize a call to action…those who truly stand for something and are willing to put considered thought, real time and actual effort into bringing it about.

Being part of a protest movement shouldn’t consist of being trendy or on-point. If we are simply hitting the like button or re-tweeting a post so we can consider ourselves part of “these guys” and haven’t given proper consideration to the topic of protest, we are bringing dishonour to the courage of the men and women who gave everything they could to confront the most challenging issues of the day. Their gains were many, but their losses were too. Let’s ensure that as we continue to use the power of protest the losses don’t also include dignity, character, truth and civility. That’s my outlook.

Taking a stand should take some effort I was in my first year of university when the student council called on students to protest a new registration system that was to be implemented. Organizers called for a sit-in for as long as would be deemed necessary to get their concerns heard. Students left classrooms at 9:00 am, taped a sign to their chair and joined others in a student Shelley Luedtke lounge for the protest. I didn’t take part, partly because I was a first-year student just trying to keep my head above water, but more importantly I actually thought the changes to the registration system were beneficial.

Leaving the building later that day I heard my name being called and turned around to see a guy from my dorm. He invited me to join the sit-in.

When I declined he remarked, “No, really, come join these guys. Free pizza is coming later.” I don’t know what struck me first…his use of “these guys” rather than “us” to indicate who the protestors were, or thinking the lure of pizza was enough to get more students to join the cause.

Protest movements have been influential round the world in changing laws, expanding rights, and even toppling governments. Without individuals committed to a cause and being willing to suffer for it, the protests would have accomplished little.

But in acts of opposition people have sat where they were told they couldn’t, stared down tanks, and demanded change when they were denied ac-

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A place in this world for social eating online

Kelly Running Observer Staff

What the heck? Alright so, Lynne brought to my attention the live streaming platform, Twitch. Originally it was a broadcasting service for gamers to show off their skills and abilities. If you needed to figure out a way through something in a game or get tips, it was the place to go. Since its start it has expanded to offer a variety of topics: comedy, music, art, and social eating. The latter of which

boggles my mind.

The idea is that you have your meal, while sitting in front of a computer watching someone else eat theirs, and yes you two can chat. Social eating developed in South Korea where its purpose was to enjoy food in a social setting, the same way you would go out and eat with your friends, but using a different medium.

However, these people watching each other eat

aren’t even friends. They’re strangers you can just tune into online and see what’s going on.

In this day and age I realize that it can be difficult for single people to socialize while they eat.

I know myself, I’m often so busy that I can’t seem to find a time that works with others to eat, so yes I often eat alone. Is it the worst thing in the world?

No. Instead of visiting while I eat I’ll read a book or watch Youtube/Netflix videos.

I, however, would not be one visiting with a random online watching them eat. If I did video chat with someone while it was meal time it would be with my own friends… Which I think we did one day or just talked about doing it because we thought it would be funny to make the same food and then video chatted for supper.

For some people though perhaps this is a thing, eating with strangers via a video conference.

And as I understand it, this is more than just a few bites here and there while doing a walkthrough of a favourite video game. I understand that the live streaming within this new subsection is dedicated

to eating as there’s already a subsection for gaming and a subsection for cooking… so logically I guess eating in front of a camera fell into place.

Call me old fashioned but if I catch you on the phone eating, then I tell you I’ll call you back later…

I don’t ask to watch you eat and question you while you chow down on your food about whatever it was I called about.

Yet, maybe in a world which focuses so intently on the internet and being plugged in this is important. For people in big cities, how do you meet and make friends with others? It must be difficult, so perhaps socializing online, eating together through this medium gives them comfort? I know myself and I like alone time, I don’t need to be with someone 24/7, but other personalities require being in groups and socializing as much as they can within a day.

So, although I can’t see myself using it, perhaps it is something that in a world where so many people are plugged in they’re not really connected and are looking for something more.

Streamimg supper?

Twitch launches “social eating” channel

Lynne Bell Observer Staff

The live streaming platform Twitch began as a broadcasting service for gamers. People who played video games online could demonstrate their playing prowess live and interact virtually with fellow gamers and well, anyone who cared to watch.

Since then, Twitch aims to expand and its offerings will include streaming live comedy, music, art creation, and other performances-including “social

eating.”

And what is social eating? Did you think social eating only includes quaint customs like having breakfast with your kids, lunch with a friend, or Sunday dinner with your family? Well, of course it does-but if you check out Twitch, you can also interact with people-and watch them-while they eat.

According to Twitch’s ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page, the main purpose of social eating on Twitch “is to enjoy food in a social setting, much like going out to a restaurant with your friends, providing interactive entertainment around mealtimes for anyone watching.”

Most of the content Twitch streams on its social eating channel is so far, pretty chill, featuring folks nibbling on nachos and the like while gaming or listening to music. (Editor’s note: Can’t I rent a teenage boy for that?).And although the “social eating” trend first took off in South Korea, where it’s referred to as muk-bang (translation: eating broadcast), Twitch’s version hasn’t yet morphed into an eating star system-similar to South Korea’swhere streamers consume literally thousands of calories in front of their adoring fans and between bites, chat with and answer questions from, their admirers.

Admittedly, without having done exhaustive research on this topic (I suspect I’m not part of Twitch’s target audience), the idea naturally grew from Twitch’s origins in streaming online, interactive gaming.

It seems like a natural next step that if you’re engaged in a video game that can run indefinitely, you might get a little hungry. And if you know people are watching, you probably become more relaxed with the idea of an audience, so what’s a few nibbles between (online) friends?

As with most social media platforms, there are positives and negatives and the question seems to always come back to a chicken or egg conumdrum.

In the case of Twitch’s social eating streaming for gamers, is it better that someone who is immersed in virtual gaming for hours at a time is getting some semblance of social interaction with like-minded folks? Or is encouraging online eating as part of

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gaming only enabling someone to fall deeper into virtual life while real life is passing them by?

As I look outside during a Saskatchewan summer day, I know which side of the argument I fall on.

But hey, I’m not part of Twitch’s target audience.

After every storm the sun will smile; for every problem there is a solution, and the soul’s indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer.

- William R. Alger

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Winning Weekend: Golf Kenosee hosts Moose Mountain Classic Lynne Bell

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This year’s Moose Mountain Classic Tournament at Golf Kenosee hosted nearly 100 golfers at the annual two-day event, held Saturday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 28.

“It’s a big event for us,” says Golf Kenosee operations manager Cheryl Dubois. “This tournament has probably been going for almost 20 years. It features Mens, Ladies, Junior and Senior (55-plus) divisions.”

This year’s winners of two-day flighted tournament are: Ladies Championship: First place: Wendy Currie; Second place: Colleen Currie; Third place: Alison Dunning.

Mens Championship: First place: Justin Redding; Second place: Shawn McNall; Third place: Cody Duchscherer.

Senior Championship: First place: Paul Grimes; Second place: Dean Lequyer; Third place: Dean Bellegarde.

Jay Mohr was the winner of the coveted Rider Package-donated by Russell Investments and Bill Welk-which included four tickets to the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ final game in Mosaic Stadium, a

signed jersey by Darian Durant, and a signed football Golf Kenosee head professional Shawn Woods says: “There are so many people to thank-our members, golfers, sponsors and staff all make this tour-

nament such a success, and we thank them all.”

“Golf Kenosee’s course is one of the nicest golf courses I’ve ever seen and it’s in great condition this year. It was a great weekend and we’re already looking forward to next season.”

Staff photo by Lynne Bell

Pictured are just a few of the winners at Golf Kenosee’s Moose Mountain Classic Tournament, held Saturday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 28. Front row, left to right: Colleen Currie, Wendy Currie, Heather MacRae, Bev Grimes, Paul Grimes, Bill Webster. Back row, left to right: Gordon West, Merv Marsellus, Garnie Currie, Paul Huber, David Schnell, Dallas Lequyer.

Jutanugarn is golf’s hottest player

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the name of 2016’s hottest golfer in the world and you’d be amazed at the wide variety of names you might hear.

Is it world No. 1 Jason Day, who ascended to the top of the men’s rankings last spring after winning three times in a six-tournament span, including a title at the Players Championship? Is it Dustin Johnson, who won the U.S. Open and had the Big 3 renamed the Big 4 as a result? Is it Justin Rose, who won the gold medal at the Rio Olympics?

Maybe it’s a woman?

Yes, indeed, it is a woman. But it’s not teenager Lydia Ko, the No. 1 ranked female in the world, nor is it fellow teen Brooke Henderson, the third-ranked female who is No. 1 in the hearts of all Canadian golf fans.

No, the hottest golfer in the world this year has been Thailand’s 20-year-old Ariya Jutanugarn (Joot-AN-uhgarn), who has absolutely dominated the Ladies Professional Professional Golfers’ Association scene since the first week of May. She won three successive tournaments in May, followed by a third-place finish, three relative off-weeks (two top 20s and a 44th) before rebounding for a

runner-up finish at the Marathon Classic and a major championship victory at the women’s British Open. At Rio, Jutanugarn was leading after 18 holes before suffering a knee injury and pulling out. The injury wasn’t too serious, though, because within a week, she was competing, and winning, at the CN Canadian Women’s Open at Calgary. If you’re keeping track, that’s five wins, a second and a third in 10 events.

“I always said it would be scary if she ever realized how good she is,” Jutanugarn’s friend and mentor Christina Kim, told SI.com’s Alan Shipnuck. “Well, it’s here, and as expected, it’s pretty damn frightening.”

Aria and her sister Moriya, daughters of golfing parents who run a golf pro shop in Bangkok, were pre-teen and teen golf phenoms almost a decade ago.

Ariya played in an LPGA event in Thailand at age 11 and racked up five top-four finishes in LPGA and Ladies European Tour events by the time she was 13. But a shoulder injury in 2013 stalled her progress and in 2015, her game was shoddy, with 10 consecutive missed cuts on the LPGA Tour.

But that was then.

Now? It won’t be long before golf fans around the world will actually be able to properly pronounce her name.

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Bills defensive end IK Enemkpali — the guy who punched ex-Jets teammate Geno Smith a year ago, breaking his jaw — is out for the season after tearing his ACL during Buffalo’s first exhibition game. But no, IK isn’t short for Instant Karma.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald: “The Cleveland Cavaliers extended the contract of coach Tyronn Lue for five years. This is, of course, subject to LeBron James’ weekly review.”

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, on what coaches around the world would say if they took their cue from Donald Trump: “The only way we lose this game is if the other side cheats and the system is rigged.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach on a study claiming that bronzemedal winners have happier reactions than those winning silver:

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Apex Volleyball Camp prepares youth for school season The Apex Volleyball Camp formerly known as the Arcola Volleyball Camp hosted a two-day volleyball camp in Arcola on Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 28. The camp, which is instructed by Dan Frazer, Eric Brown, and Kelly Running, was well attended with 22 youth in the older camp and 17 in the younger camp. A lot of volleyball and fun was had by youth coming out from Carnduff to Stoughton to Wawota and down to Bellegarde. Here the older group stands with coaches.

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SE Vipers host young athletes beginners volleyball camp

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From Page 10 - Bruce Penton • “To which Michael Phelps says, ‘The Olympics have a bronze medal?’ ” • Greg Cote again: “A game-worn Stephen Curry mouthguard sold for $3,190 at an auction. Proving true the old P.T. Barnum adage, “There’s a sucker with $3,190 born every minute.”

• Sports talk show host Colin Cowherd, on Twitter: “Nobody gets to the truth like Ryan Lochte on his fourth attempt.”

• NBC’s Seth Meyers, checking the final Olympic tally: “The U.S. brought home 46 gold medals, 37 silver and four idiots.”

• Dwight Perry again: “Ryan Lochte’s return to commercial endorsements? Our money’s on one of those Southwest Airlines ‘Want to get away?’ ads.”

• Comedian Argus Hamilton, on how Olympians’ lives are different from ours: “Late last night, Michael Phelps found an Olympic gold medal

in his couch cushion.”

• TC in BC: “The U.S. 4 x 100 men’s relay team didn’t win its appeal. On the other hand they stopped short of saying they were robbed in Rio.” • Another one from Cote, on Twitter: “Ryan Lochte reportedly will be featured in the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. He previously starred in Dancing Around the Truth.”

• Brad Dickson again: “A Chinese silver medal-winning men’s diver proposed to the female silver medalwinning diver from China. I predict they’ll have the second-best marriage in the world.”

TBS late night comedian Conan O’Brien: “It’s been reported that after winning three gold medals in Rio, Usain Bolt was caught cheating on his girlfriend. More impressive, he was also found with another woman just 14 seconds later. Care to comment?

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The Southeast Vipers Volleyball Club hosted a Beginners Volleyball Camp on Thursday, Aug. 25.

The event is held as a fundraiser for the SE Vipers Volleyball Club. Youth going into grades four, five, and six had the fun opportunity to learn volleyball with instruction from knowledgeable young women who helped operate the camp. Pictured here are the camp participants along with the camp’s coaches - back row: McKenna Harkness, Kenzie Fleck, Eric Brown (former Vipers assistant coach), Katelyn Hutt (Vipers captain), Hailee Fleck.

Missing from photo Marcedes Singleton (former Vipers player), Madi Mahr (volunteer), Eugene Brown (Vipers head coach), and Kelly Running (Vipers assistant coach).

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Awaiting the gift of life

Kelly Running Observer Staff

Fourteen years can seemingly go by quickly for the average person, but for someone diagnosed with a terminal illness, one that’s only cure is an organ transplant, the waiting can draw out these years.

Although it hasn’t been an easy fourteen years, Charlotte L’Oste-Brown of Regina, has a positive outlook on life and continues to look forward as she awaits someone to give her the gift of life, the gift of lungs.

She lives her life while waiting for a phone call, one which will see her ushered onto a plane destined for the city of Edmonton, the city where her transplant will be done.

Yet, L’Oste-Brown isn’t one to sit idly by - in fact she’s never been someone to just wait around – so, despite life’s obstacles she has embarked on a new mission in life. She was given confirmation that she should pursue advocating on behalf of organ donation after a conversation with the regional director of the Canadian Transplant Association who encouraged her to tell her story; one that brings awareness to the province’s dismal numbers regarding organ and tissue donations.

L’Oste-Brown had been living in Hazenmore, SK, where she operated a successful greenhouse business and was busy being the mother of two active

girls. She always found herself busy with life: coaching, dedicating time to the local school board, and enjoying an overall active lifestyle.

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

sues between the lungs’ air sacs. As the tissue thickens it becomes damaged and this damage is irreversible. Her only hope became maintaining her health and waiting for the moment when the possibility of an organ donation would become a reality – she is now at the top of the donation list.

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

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

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

Until she receives that call L’Oste-Brown will continue to eat well,

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Charlotte L’Oste-Brown joins thousands of people waiting for someone to choose to give them the gift of life. L’Oste-Brown is currently awaiting a lung transplant, but in the meantime is advocating and bringing awareness to organ and tissue donation in Saskatchewan, a topic that affects everyone in the province. She is registered to speak on at the legislature at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, during an open, public hearing. exercise as she can, and keep an open mind while utilizing non-traditional medicine as well as medical doctors’ treatments recommendations.

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

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

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

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

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

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From Page 12 - Gift of life Currently only one percent of the population in the Saskatchewan are organ donors.

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

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

L’Oste-Brown is in favour of an opt-out registry, which would see everyone in Saskatchewan automatically added to an organ donor list with the option of contacting the registry to have their name taken off the list. This is because, as she speaks with people she has been told often that they mean to get around to putting the sticker on their health card, to signing the organ donor card that sits with their licence, but just haven’t gotten to it yet.

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

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

This is a topic L’Oste-Brown will present to the legislature at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, as she is registered to speak during an open, public hearing regarding organ donations, which all are welcome to attend. Her intention is to bring this topic of an improved registry into discussion and push for the government to develop a better system than what is currently in place in Saskatchewan. Whether it is an opt-out registry or a registration done online for those that want to be organ donors ultimately a

change needs to be made to make the list of donors more accessible and easier to locate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition to this it is important to note that children need child donations and adults need adult donations.

“People are never too old to donate organs,” L’Oste-Brown explained. “There is no age limit and

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older people are absolutely able to donate, people with cancer can donate, smokers can still donate; they actually have a machine now that can clean a smoker’s lung up to 78 percent and that’s better than the alternative. I can function on 78 percent.

But, the best decision is, if you want to be an organ donor, to just become an organ donor and let the doctor decide at the time what can be used. Someone might have a failing heart, but maybe their kidneys are in good shape.”

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

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

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

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

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Pow wow participants of all ages competed at the 2016 Summer Celebration Pow Wow held at the Bear Claw Casino on White Bear First Nations, Friday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Aug. 28. Dancers, drummers and singers competed in categories ranging from juniors-starting at age seven to 55-plus.

The White Bear Juniors drummers-made up of students from the White Bear Education Complex-made their drumming debut at this year’s Summer Celebration Pow Wow at White Bear First Nations.

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THE DAY CANADIAN HOSPITALITY BECAME LEGEND Opertation Yellow Ribbon Canada’s role in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks

On September 11th, 2001, the United States suffered the worst terrorist attacks in history as hijackers overtook and crashed four passenger airliners, two of which brought down the World Trade Center towers in New York City. Civilian airspace over the US and Canada was promptly shut down, and hundreds of flights were ordered to land immediately at small Canadian airports. Thus began Operation Yellow Ribbon, the name given to Canada’s role in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy and one of the few good stories to come from an otherwise horrific day.

In the hours following the attacks and subsequent evacuation of North American airspace, 224 flights carrying 33,000 passengers landed on Canadian soil. Flights from Asia landed in the western provinces, mostly at Vancouver International airport, while those on the much busier Trans-Atlantic route were sent to Atlantic Canada. At the height of the event, aircraft were entering Canadian airspace at a rate of two or three per minute.

As flights lined up on the tarmac, passengers and crew, many of whom weren’t even aware of the reason behind the emergency landing, needed to be searched and cleared. Once they were finally allowed to exit the plane, these people all needed food and shelter. This was not too much of an issue for larger cities like Halifax, but for the small community of Gander, Newfoundland, the sudden arrival of thousands of stranded travellers would prove to be quite the logistical challenge.

Once an important refuelling stop for trans-Atlantic flights, Gander International Airport is located in a city of barely 10,000; on the day of the attacks, 6,600 additional people suddenly needed a place to stay. The community banded together immediately to make these unannounced visitors feel at ease, converting schools and community centres into shelters and even welcoming foreign travellers into their homes.

All in all, people were stuck in Gander for nearly a week. During that time, schools shut down to allow students and faculty help with the relief efforts. Residents opened their homes and businesses to those who needed aid.

Lifelong friendships were formed despite widespread language barriers. At a 2002 memorial ceremony, then-Prime Minister Jean Chrétien concluded his speech by telling the people of Gander, “You did yourselves proud, ladies and gentlemen, and you did Canada proud.”

The travellers who took an unexpected trip to Canada have offered many thanks to the amazing people who welcomed them. In 2011, many returned to Gander to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the event. Operation Yellow Ribbon, an incredible demonstration of Canadian hospitality and solidarity, was a bright chapter in a dark story, and those who experienced it first-hand will remember it forever.

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The origins of Canadians of Czech heritage can be traced back to historic lands such as Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia and Volhynia. The first three are now part of the Czech Republic, and the fourth represents a region of modern-day Ukraine. The Czech people have a long and fascinating history that saw the rise and fall of empires, kings, languages and borders.

Canada has experienced four main waves of Czech immigration. The first two, spanning the 1880s to 1914 and then 1919-39, were driven by economic factors. During this period, Czech immigrants mainly settled in the Prairies in search of a better financial situation through farming. Those who arrived during the latter two phases (1945-89 and 1990-present day) were mostly political refugees fleeing the economic uncertainty and Communist reign of the post-WWII era.

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The Czech community has always been a large contributor to Canada’s cultural life, especially in the fields of theatre, sports, literature and music. As such, Czech newspapers, books and theatre companies have been a part of the Canadian landscape since the late 1800s, and Canadians of Czech descent, true to the proverb “each Czech is a musician at heart,” take great pride in their musical heritage.

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Arcola Daycare hosts fun evening at annual open house Kelly Running Observer Staff

The Arcola Daycare hosted their annual Open House BBQ on Monday, Aug. 22.

Enjoying the evening were grandparents, parents, and children who enjoyed hotdogs and

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Included in the evening were stations set up by the daycare staff who ran games, a story corner, face painting, and all sorts of fun to be enjoyed by those attending.

“We had a good turnout,” Cathy Burton, one of the members of the Arcola Daycare board, explained. “Activities were added this year for the barbeque and it’s just a fun evening for everyone.”

Although the Arcola Daycare is currently full, they do have a waiting list and if looking for childcare it is important to contact them as soon as possible to get on the list.

“This year we had lots of fun: we went on lots of field trips, outings to the park, pool parties, and a lot of learning,” Kayla Breti,

Arcola Daycare Director, explained.

The New Year will bring with it renovations to the building and fundraising for the daycare.

“We’ll have Trip of the Month tickets out shortly, we’ll be making our calls about the community calendars soon, the Optimists have been good to us and we hope

to sell raffle tickets for them again, and before you know it, it will be Ladies Night again,” Burton said. “So, we have lots coming up.”

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The Arcola Daycare open house drew families out for an evening of fun and food on Monday, Aug. 22.

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Staff photo by Kelly Running Staff photo by Kelly Running All at the Arcola Daycare’s open house Fun was had by all at the Arcola could agree the barbeque was a success, Daycare open house on Monday, the icing on the cupcakes in particular Aug. 22.

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Weekly RCMP report Lynne Bell

Observer Staff

The Carlyle RCMP detachment responded to several files between Friday, Aug. 19 and Thursday, Aug. 25.

911 calls/False alarms Carlyle RCMP responded to a 911 call from the Carlyle area reporting a possible threat to an individual.

An individual was charged with frivolous use of the 911 emergency number.

An individual called 911 asking for assistance regarding their dog. The caller was directed to the SPCA and other animal assistance organizations.

Four false alarms from Carlyle businesses occurred during this period.

Alcohol-related offences RCMP issued warnings to individuals who were reportedly consuming alcohol at a Kenosee Lake business. ` A driver was issued

a 72-hour driving suspension for driving with a blood alcohol level in the warning range.

Assault RCMP responded to a call from Kenosee Lake business regarding a staff member who was assaulted by a customer.

Assistance Members provided assistance to Child and Family Services regarding the whereabouts of some children.

RCMP provided traffic control for the Carlyle Fun Dayz parade.

Bylaw complaint Members responded to a noise complaint within the Town of Carlyle in which someone was playing loud music in a backyard.

Breach of conditions Police conducted a curfew check on an individual who was found to have breached their conditions.

Criminal harassment Police responded to a report of possible criminal harassment regarding derogatory messages sent via Facebook.

However, these messages did not constitute criminal harassment.

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bances A driver called police reporting a female walking down a highway in the Carlyle area and saying they were concerned for this woman’s welfare. Members were told by the woman that she had had an argument with her boyfriend. On further investigation, police found that the man had breached the conditions of a warrant and arrested him.

Members attended to a call from the Carlyle area in which there was yelling, shouting and drinking reported at a residence.

RCMP were called to an underage party in Arcola. Police broke up the party.

Mischief Youth who turned over trash cans in Manor were located by police. Members spoke to the young people and their parents. The individuals responsible were made to clean up the damage and no charges were laid.

Theft Police were called to a report of possible theft. An individual borrowed a friend’s car and refused to return it. RCMP members

resolved this situation without laying charges.

Traffic offences An individual reported damage to their vehicle as the result of a hit and run.

RCMP issued three tickets for $580 each for unregistered vehicles.

Members also issued a total of 18 tickets and/or warnings for speeding within the detachment area, as well as various inspection tickets.

Police also issued a warning to an individual for failing to stop at a stop sign, not wearing a seatbelt and transporting a passenger under the age of 16 who was also not wearing a seatbelt.

RCMP issued a ticket to a driver in the Carlyle area who was driving while their licence was suspended.

A driver was issued a ticket by RCMP for failing to comply with a licence restriction.

An individual was issued a warning for failing to dim their vehicle’s headlights while approaching another vehicle.

Near Redvers, an individual was issued a ticket for failing to wear a hemet while riding a motorcycle.

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Paul’s letters of reference

By Linda Wegner This past week a friend, who also is a writer, asked me to prepare a letter of reference for her and I agreed; in fact, I was both delighted and honoured. Because not only is she an outstanding wordsmith, my friend is a person of integrity, one of those “pure gold” characters that can be trusted.

But does she have faults? I haven’t noticed them but I’m sure she does since she’s human. Are there areas in which her writing could be improved?

Probably, simply because perfection in anything isn’t often attained. Can I still wholeheartedly recommend and appreciate her work? You bet I can!

As I have been preparing this letter on her behalf I thought of a number of letters written centuries ago. Known as the Epistles, they were written to Christians living in various Middle Eastern cities such as Philippi, Galatia and Ephesus. These past few weeks I’ve been reading one letter at a time and in one sitting in order to get the full impact of what the apostle Paul had to say to each church. Circumstances were slightly different in each place but there was one common thread: he began each letter with words of commendation and blessing. He called them brethren and saints even when words of correction followed and he ended each one with prayers for grace and comfort.

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Bud and Darlene Birnie visited with family while attending the BirnieIrving wedding and the Birnie Reunion on the long weekend in August. Darlene returned home to Port Coquitlam, BC and Bud is staying for awhile to enjoy some harvesting.

Visiting with Evelyn Green during August were her son, Michael from Wynyard,SK, Roger, Kathy,Collin and Duncan from Winnipeg and Patricia Freeman of Brantford, ON. Peter and Vonda Dunn from Beaumont,AB visited with her father, George Easton and other family members recently.

George and Suzanne Eisler joined by family members, Kim, Rob and family of Calgary and Norm and family from Creston, BC spent a week camping at the Cypress Hills. Then Kim and family came to Wawota for the next week, visiting with family and friends, fishing, golfing, fishing and attending the Rodeo. Norm and family came later in the month and enjoyed visiting, horseback riding and visiting the zoo at Kola.

There has been a lot of activity in Wawota the past month where some families have moved, and some have moved in. Several houses have

changed hands, also. Blake Caplette and Melissa Palmer and family have moved back to Oliver,BC and Robert (who teaches in Manor) Mitchell and his wife, Ashley have moved to Carlyle. Alana Clark has sold her residence on Railway Ave. and she has purchased the former Breckenbury home on Pipestone Ave. Brad and Allison Weber and boys will be moving a short distance to their new home on Hill Ave. and their house has been sold to David and Lori Baldock and family. David is the Pentecostal minister in Carlyle.

We welcome the new Minister at the Free Methodist minister and his wife, Kevin and Bev Kay to our town. They are renting the former Georgette Baudu’s home.

Another newcomer to Wawota is Jason Barnachea who is from the Philippines and working at the Moose Mountain Meats.

Soon we will be welcoming Jordan Trinidad back from the Philippines with his wife and family!

I am not going to mention the house on Pipestone Ave. that wasn’t really for sale, wasn’t really sold or repossessed while the owner was away on a family visit in ON.

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Dans l’éventualité d’une élection, le scrutin par anticipation se déroulera de 15 h à 19 h le vendredi 21 octobre 2016 et le scrutin, le mercredi 26 octobre 2016 de 10 h à 20 h.

Fait à Regina, le 28 août 2016

Critères pour une mise en candidature d’un poste de parent • Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans; • Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins six mois; • Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de trois parents d’élèves de la maternelle à la 12e année de l’école fransaskoise; • Être le parent d’une ou d’un élève de la maternelle à la 12e année inscrit.e à l’école de Bellegarde.

Friday, September 2, 2016

Alida News Submitted by Edel Cowan

Shelly Cowan and daughter Ainsley spent August 23-24 in Minot visiting with the Nilsen family and spending quality time with daughter Lacie Nilsen (Calgary) who was also visiting the family. On Thursday Lacie accompanied her mother Shelly and Ainsley to the Cowan farm to spend a few moments visiting grandparents Edel and Gray, with Tim and Adam Cowan before she headed back to Oxbow.

Supper guest on August 27 with Dianne and Ernest Lemieux were her sisters Ella Thompson (Winnipeg), Kathy and husband Allan Arthur (Redvers).

I stopped at the swimming pool for a quick visit during the afternoon on Saturday, August 27 to watch the little ones enjoy the last day of swimming. Yes, the pool is now closed for this season. Hopefully everyone was able to have fun during the time the pool was open, the weatherman was fairly co-operative most of the time.

When it was lesson time, those who participated seemed to have fun, be successful once again and are probably looking forward to next summer.

It’s great to see that our young people are learning the skills of swimming and being able to enjoy having fun in the water. We must extend our appreciation to the lifeguards at our pool, they did an extremely good job once again and their dedication is definitely noticed by all. Until next year – have a good study year and we hope to see you all back at the pool.

While we’re at this corner of

Alida – I’ll take time to update you on the rink renovations (as best as I know it). The outside construction is complete and they are busy working on the inside – cement work on curling ice surface is being done, the partitions are up and a lot of the gyprock sheets are up both on the walls and ceiling. Soon the “mud” work will be complete and the painting can begin.

Then I guess it will be the flooring and before one knows it the furnishings etc. can be put in place. So hopefully our rink will be available for this winter season’s activity. It seems to have been such a long time since the rink has been active.

We received moisture again this past week, not good news for the farmers – they are getting very upset that they can’t get out into the fields and back to harvesting. It seems to take so long for the moisture content of the grain to get down to where it will keep safely in the granary. Finally after a couple of day’s stoppage they were able to get out into the fields and combining was once again underway. Do be careful out there guys when busy working with that equipment for long hours – we love our farmers and want you safe.

Not much news these days as everyone is busy with harvest and such so no time for visiting (ha). Anyway please remember to inform me of any news – call (306-443-2496), or text (306-485-8561) or e-mail (g.cowan@ sasktel.net) I do appreciate hearing from you. Until next time – Keep smiling – Think positive – Drive safely and Take care.

AVIS DE MISE EN CANDIDATURE Élection générale *

Conseil scolaire fransaskois Région scolaire francophone de Bellegarde no 1 (École de Bellegarde)

Avis est donné par la présente pour recevoir les mises en candidature à (1) un poste de conseiller ou conseillère scolaire qui siègera au Conseil scolaire fransaskois (provincial) pour la région scolaire de Bellegarde no1 dont le mandat se terminera en septembre 2020 (4 ans).

Les candidatures seront reçues jusqu’au mercredi 21 septembre 2016, entre 9 h et 16 h et pendant les heures d’ouverture de l’école de Bellegarde (103, Avenue Mgr Jules Bois) à compter du mardi 6 septembre 2016.

Date limite de réception des candidatures le mercredi 21 septembre 2016, 16 h Pour plus d’information ou pour obtenir un formulaire, communiquez avec Marilyn Wolensky au (306) 452-6235 ou Michel Letourneau, directeur adjoint de scrutin, au siège social de Regina, au 1 877 273-6661.

Dans l’éventualité d’une élection, le scrutin par anticipation se déroulera de 15 h à 19 h le vendredi 21 octobre 2016 et le scrutin, le mercredi 26 octobre de 10 h à 20 h.

Fait à Regina, le 28 août 2016 Michel Letourneau, directeur adjoint de scrutin

* Critères pour une mise en candidature Toute candidate et tout candidat doit : • Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans ; • Posséder sa citoyenneté canadienne; • Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins six mois ; • Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de cinq parents d’élèves de la maternelle à la 12e année de l’école de Bellegarde.

Et répondre à un des trois critères suivants : • Être un ayant droit qui a un ou des enfants inscrits à l’école fransaskoise ; ou • Être un ayant droit qui a un ou des enfants inscrits à un programme d’enseignement de langue minoritaire ; ou • Être un adulte de langue minoritaire qui réside dans la région scolaire de Bellegarde.

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Kennedy/Langbank News Submitted by Doreen Cancade ding August 27th. The She is enjoying her stay around the building.

Another month has celebration was held at and sends best wishes to After the barbecue slipped by very quickly. her parents home David all the Kennedy people.

David and Heather and Blue to the north is a and Kim Duke, the new- We also had a visit with family members went sky so clear, It means lyweds will be residing Clara Coffee. to Broadview to enterthe corner of the year, in Saskatoon.

The free BBQ at tain the folks at the two Has been turned, from Also best wishes Kennedy Library on homes. Aden plays the now on all, Leaves and August 26th was a huge mandolin and Aurora men face to the fall. May are extended to Jesse success, because it was the fiddle (Aurora atthe farmers have a great and Brandy Lawrence, who were married at the the 50th anniversary of tended the music camp fall!!!!

Lawrence farm August the Southeast Regional at Kenosee this sumElmer and Jean 27th. They will be resid- Library. Headquarters mer) a very enthused Molnar had a great trip ing in Virden, MB. staff has put on a free young lady. No doubt to Calgary recently to A number of famiBBQ at each of the lithe seniors were very visit her sister Irene and lies have lost dear mem- braries. Approximately happy to see them; Aufamily members. bers this past couple 65 people attended. rora is 9 and Aaden 11 Beverly Kwas of of weeks-condolences David and Heather years of age, thinking Moose Jaw spent as to all: Hilda Izsak and McMillan had Natasha about the music in the week with Mary and families, Ward Fraand her children Aden McMillan family goes Thomas Hewson. Beand Aurora playing inback to David’s uncle sides having a good visit ser and families (Ward works in the Kennedy struments. There was Fred (who lost his life in she and Mary did a lot town office and lives at special mention of the World War II) and his of touring.

Kenosee Lake), the fam- 18 summer reading mother Marie (now deBelated greetings to ily of Ernie Lamontagne club children who read ceased).

Beth Bratten on her re400 books over the six Margaret Debenham cent birthday, the ladies of Wawota, (Ernie lived in the six unit in Kenweeks this summer! She and her daughter Laurie of the district had an nedy for some time). also commented on the King of Regina attended afternoon tea for her.

When we think of ladies who have been Li- the wedding of a nephA bridal shower Kennedy it reminds us brarians over the years ew Tyler and Amanda was held in Langbank of the pavement that and what good work Turner of Brandon on on Aug. 28 honoring was repaired in the Vilthey have accomplished. Aug. 27th.

Kimberly Fargo of Lanlage, thanks folks.

There were three draws Tim Oneil of Calgenburg. Neighbors of Iola Smyth and mywon - the first by Ashlyn gary and Jim Oneil of the Fargo family hosted Dovell, Yvonne Bertalon Australia (twins) visited the afternoon, there was self visited on Monday, Aug. 22nd with Vicki and Bert Furseth. The with cousin Gwen and a nice crowd, Kimberly Boutin who resides in children enjoyed readTerry Curzon of Wawowill be married to Taythe Carlyle Care home. ing the story posted ta, also their aunt Dingi lor Buchberger on Sept.

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Congratulations to Stewart Lawrence on his winning a horseshoe trophy in Vancouver, BC. Stewart is a very • Custom LED Lighting (business & • Skidsteer work faithful member of the residential) • Auger holes (4” to 24”-13’ deep) Whitewood club.

• Tree removal and stump grinding • Screw piles Jennie Wilton had • Industrial Hedge Trimming • Asphalt sealing & crack filling her brother Leo Lam• Farm yard wind row restoration (Commercial & Residential) mers and wife Linda of • Landscaping • Brick Work Edmonton visit her last • Demolition (cabins, garages) • Retaining Walls weekend. They went • Cement take out and hauling • Patio Firepits on to Brandon to visit S e r v i n• Dump g tRuns he • Driveway sealing & crack filling their son then returned • Light Carpentry CANADA • Sierra Stone to Jennie’s for anotherof WESTERN OILPATCH • Deck Building three days before heading back to Regina, Cal• 50 4x4 Aerial Lift gary and Edmonton.

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Bingo was held at the Kennedy Friendship centre August 25th.

Winners were: Esther Barsi, Jeanne Molnar, Iola Smyth, Stan Gurr,

Karissa Bertalon, Jennie Wilton, Danielle Bourhis, Aleeta Callaghan, Lorraine Gurr, 50/50 winner Jeanne Molnar, Black out Jennie Wilton and Marion Hourd shared. Special prizes were donated

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Miracles, feng shui and reality

A Rabbi and a Priest get into a collision. Neither is hurt. The Rabbi says, “Look at our cars.

There’s nothing left, it is a miracle we are unhurt.

This must be a sign that we should live together in peace.” The Priest agrees. The Rabbi continues, “This bottle of wine didn’t break. God wants us to celebrate our good fortune.” He hands the bottle to the priest who takes a few big swigs, and tries to hand it back. The Priest asks, “Aren’t you having any?” The Rabbi replies, “No...I think I’ll wait for the police.”

Most everyone today has come into contact with one miracle story or another. Some are especially close to the event that defies the laws of nature. Window washer Alcides Moreno, who plunged 47 stories and survived, became a believer in miracles.

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pints of blood, was in a coma for 17 days and woke up and spoke on December 24, 2007.

Doctors said that falling above 10 stories, patients usually go to the morgue, though one patient survived a 19-story fall, less than half the distance Moreno fell.

Morgan Freeman in The Power of Miracles explores the relationship between medicine and miracles. Some say medicine is a conduit to the will of God. Faith and medicine work hand in hand since ancient times.

Passover is an ancient feast related to miracles. From Nissi, a word which means miracles, we get the month of Nissan or redemption. The physical and spiritual meet in the month of Nissan. This is the month of Passover and spring, the renewal of life.

Another example of faith working with medicine is the story of physician and Pastor Tom Renfro who was dying of lymphoma. After much prayer from his faith group, Renfro said God told him it was time to go to the hospital for treatment. Chemo therapy was started and within forty-eight hours the tumours which were literally killing him softened and started disappearing.

Eighteen years later

Renfro is still testifying about this faith and medicine cure. Morgan Freeman talks of the connection between the mind and the supernatural. “The human mind could have a hidden power to unleash a miracle,” Freeman says.

Miracles give us hope and drive us to create reality out of possibility.

The real miracle, Freeman says, is to transform the human mind to practise love, compassion and forgiveness. This lines up with the Buddhist belief that we are all capable of much more than we know.

In his exploration of Chinese Darwinism Freeman looks at feng shui which claims that everything is connected.

Feng is the wind and shui is the water. “The bird does not fly,” Freeman says, “it is carried on the wind,” just as the fish does not swim but is carried on the water.

So is the Divine influence in our lives. We need to learn to ride the wind, to trust in God’s creative power moving in us. Faith and prayer work with God, just as faith and medicine go hand in hand.

Freeman concludes, “I believe we should believe in miracles because miracles however you define them, give us hope. They drive us to create reality out of possibly.”

POWER SPORT MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN Moose Mountain Leisure is the Arctic Cat, Kawasaki, and Husqvarna dealer in Carlyle, SK and has been in business for over 25 years.

We provide sales, and service all makes and models of ATV’s, Side by Sides, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Boats/Motors, and Lawn/Garden equipment.

We are currently seeking a POWER SPORTS MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN to join our team. This is a permanent full-time position to start as soon as possible and offers an excellent salary plus benefits package.

Some of the duties include set-up, troubleshooting/diagnostics, and repair of all types of units that come through our service department.

This position requires mechanical experience, positive attitude and a strong work ethic as well as working well with others, problem solving, continuous learning and reliability. A SIAST OPET certificate would be a definite asset but is not required. Having your own tools is also an asset but not a requirement.

If you have a resume, send it off to us, if not, give Brian a call.

Moose Mountain Leisure Ltd. PO Box 517 Highway 13 Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0 Phone: 306-453-2928 or 877-453-2928 Fax: 306-453-2801 Email: mml@sasktel.net www.moosemountainleisure.com

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Southern Plains Co-op invites application for the position of BAKERY CLERK at our Carlyle Branch.

The position is 32 to 40 hours and reports to the Bakery Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for baking, prepping product, ordering product, receiving and handling of merchandise up to 40lbs, working in deli, maintaining housekeeping, sanitization and safety standards, and other duties as assigned.

Applicants must possess a positive, ambitious attitude with outstanding interpersonal skills. Previous retail experience in the Grocery industry and/or previous experience at a retail Co-op will be considered an asset.

Southern Plains Co-op offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package, and excellent opportunities for advancement.

Please Contact: Derrick Edwards Carlyle Branch Manager Southern Plains Co-op | Phone: (306)453-2222 | Cell: (306)575-7677 Email: d.edwards@southernplainscoop.com We thank all applicants, but will only contact potential candidates for the position

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Southern Plains Co-op invites application for the position of FILE CLERK at our Carlyle Branch.

The position is full time and reports to the Branch Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining pricing, entering new items into the system, price verifying store, up keep of CASM’s (Shelf design), ordering product, receiving, maintaining housekeeping, bookkeeping, performing cash ups, and other duties as assigned.

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Old Time Harvest Day a blast from the past Kelly Running Observer Staff

Growing up on the prairies meant farming was a way of life for the majority of residents in the province of Saskatchewan.

Machinery and farming practices have changed over the years, but many people still enjoy learning about the ways others once lived on the land. Collectors and hobbyists in the area have taken a keen interest in this part of history of the prairies.

With this enthusiasm an Old Time Harvest Day was hosted on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Wilson farm south of Wawota.

A perimeter surrounding the event, which attracted approximately 200 people,

was set up by using both functional and non-functional machinery “from a bygone era,” Kevin Wilson explained.

Wilson said his family planted the wheat used in the demonstration day early in the year, then dessicated it in order to ensure it would be ready to be harvested.

“We actually left the wheat standing, so we swathed it that day and ran the binder,” Wilson explained. “For farm days like these the thresher is usually the star of the show, but the binder is actually the unsung hero because it’s work is usually done prior to the event and the binder is usually just sitting there having done its behind the scenes work.”

“The binder creates the sheaves that can then be pitched into the thresher, so we were excited for people to see that. Then everybody wanted to help out, so we hadn’t planned on it, but everybody helped out. We had six or eight pitch forks and everyone took turns. It was really exciting for people to see every aspect of the process.”

Wilson said that approximately 350 sheaves were put through the thresher in a matter of an hour and a half that afternoon following the binder demonstration. The same tractors Ken Wilson and Colton Wilson took to Austin, MB, on July 31, for the world record setting thresher day; these machines being a 1917

20-40 Case tractor and a 1928 Red River Special threshing machine.

Antique combines also ran throughout the day, on and off, to showcase a variety of different makes and models.

Additionally there were antique tractors there doing plowing, disking, and cultivating.

All while mechanically adept friends worked on single cylinder antique engines from the 1930s and getting them to run.

“It was a really well rounded day and if we can we would like to do it again next year around this time,” Wilson stated. “After that we might do it every other year to keep the interest alive, but we’re definitely going to try to do it again next year.”

Wilson was pleased with the event and was happy to see people of all ages enjoying the demonstrations.

“Infants to individuals in their 90s were there,” Wilson said.

“I had one friend who brought his dad out and his dad is in a wheelchair, but they wheeled right out into the field, across the stubble, to be right there to watch.

It was one of those things that brought back memories because that would have been his life as a young man; he was totally elated.”

“I have an 80-yearold neighbour who had also come out and he got right in there telling the younger guys that he would show them how they used to do it. And he got right up there working because again he would have grown up doing that work.”

The idea to host the event developed in the Wilson family well over a year ago as they have a lot of friends involved in the hobby. It was made even more exciting after Wilson’s father (Ken) and son (Colton) returned from Austin, Manitoba, last month where they participated in the world record set-

ting event there: more than 150 threshing outfits broke the Guinness World Record of the most threshers operating at once.

“That event really spawned the interest of our friends, family, and neighbours,” Wilson explained. “They really saw the fun there and we couldn’t wait to host our threshing day here.”

Also in attendance were the Moose Mountain Air Cadets who brought their lunch wagon out at 10:30 a.m. and stayed for the afternoon ensuring everyone was well fed.

The day almost went off without a hitch, but even though a small bail fire caught, it was out before it really started with everyone pitching in to help put it out and all that was lost was the bail.

Wilson said that in the end, “It was one of those great days where you left in a positive frame of mind and a smile on your face.”

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An Old Time Harvest Day was hosted at the Wilson Farm south of Wawota where a variety of old time machines were on display and demonstrations provided.

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The Wilson Farm south of Wawota hosted approximately 200 people for an Old Time Harvest Day on Saturday, Aug. 27, where Kevin Wilson explained that approximately 350 sheaves were put through the thresher in a matter of an hour and a half that afternoon following the binder demonstration.

The same tractor and thresher Ken Wilson and Colton Wilson took to Austin, MB, July 31, for the world record setting thresher day were used; these machines being a 1917 20-40 Case tractor and a 1928 Red River Special threshing machine.