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Olive Tree chalked up to community spirit TAYLOR WEAVER
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The Olive Tree closed out the month of June to the tune of a community chalk competition to help celebrate summer and have a bit of fun.
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If you’re walking by, you can’t help but smile if you see something cute on a driveway.
Kids ages 6-12 could enter the contest between June 15-19 by posting photos of their chalk drawings to Facebook, which were then judged by Jill Kelly at Red Bicycle Communications. “The whole idea of a chalk competition is, you draw something and then lay on your art and become part of the art,” said The Olive Tree’s assistant executive director, Jana Thompson. “We had kids parachuting, hanging from trees like monkeys, and we even had one boy
completely cover his brick driveway with chalk, and coloured each brick a different colour. There were some super cool and really creative ideas.” Thompson explained the idea for a chalk competition came as the non-profit was looking to host a summer event, “and due to COVID happening, we were trying to figure out what we could do to give the kids something fun to do at home and maintain social distancing.” The Olive Tree’s original summer event idea was not possible due to COVID19 restrictions, but Thompson is hoping to make that idea a reality next summer. “We wanted kids to be able to get creative, have some fun and hopefully win something,” she said. “Kids got to create their chalk art and share photos to our social media page, and Jill Kelly was the judge. We also had some awesome prizes in the form of a bike from Nissan and then two prize
Photos courtesy of Facebook packs from Walkn On Water Toys.” The Olive Tree saw a total of 30 entries in this year’s competition and is hoping to see interest grow next year as it also brightened up the community. “It’s something that brings joy, whether
you’re walking by and l o oking at it, or ju st seeing a smile on a kid’s face as they’re creating the art, it brings an aspect of joy and fun,” she said. “If you’re walking by, you can’t help but smile if you see something cute on a driveway.”
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First rule of bike club? Tell everyone about bike club! TAYLOR WEAVER
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If you’re Tyler Durden you know the first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club. If you’re Jim Taylor, owner of Grindin’ Gears Bikes and Boards, you know the first rule of Bike Club is: tell everyone about Bike Club. Grindin’ Gears is hosting its first Bike Club meet of the season tonight in the shop’s parking lot, located at 3804 50 Ave., with a show and shine at 5 p.m. and a group ride kicking off at approximately 6:30 p.m. “The Bike Club idea came from our group rides we were doing last year and the year before, which consisted of just casual peddles around town,” said Taylor. “I’ve had people ask what happened to our
casual bike nights, so I thought what would be a better way to get people out and try to start a bike club. “The whole idea of Bike Club is to just get people out riding again. There’s been a big increase in people out riding, and I hope to just get people out to enjoy bikes, enjoy the culture behind it, and get them out riding.” Bike Club welcomes all ages and experience levels and is geared as a fun way to get out and ride, while meeting other bike enthusiasts. “You can bring down any bike and show it off, whether it’s new, old, doesn’t matter. If it peddles and rides, bring it down,” said Taylor. “We’re going to do a real casual ride around town and follow bike paths, and helmets are mandatory, so bring a helmet and follow the
safety rules of the road. “Bikes shouldn’t be a nuisance, it’s an added way of transportation, so let’s go out there for an easy peddle.” Taylor said the inspiration for Bike Club came as a shoutout to the Just Kruzin’ Wednesday night car meets and how they have grown car culture in the Border City. “I know a lot of those guys; they’re great guys, and they get a lot of people stoked on cars, so my thought was, let’s do a Bike Club night and see if we can get more people into it,” he said. There is no cost associated with Bike Club and any riders interested in attending are encouraged to do so. Taylor also noted he’s planning to have Bike Club meets twice a month through the summer and into the fall.
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Lloyd Library introduces phased opening the first day we had a process and we’re refining the process, but it seems to be going well,” said reference librarian Michele Duczek. “We’re making sure absolutely everything is safe. We are doing everything that’s recommended, including wiping work stations down, we are masked, we’re following the sixfoot social distance ruling, and we have hand
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The Lloydminster Public Library was pleased to announce the first phase of its re-opening process as they join Lakeland Library Region libraries in North Battleford, Meadow Lake and Neilburg in offering no-contact pickup of materials. Effective Monday, July 6, library borrowers were able to request materials located at Lloydminster only either by telephone or through their catalogue at https://opals.lloydminster.info. Once library staff confirm that materials are available, borrowers will be called with a time scheduled for you to pick up your requests from the entrance to the library, located on the lower level of Atrium Centre. “The health and safety of the library team and the public is important to us, so we
are taking precautions to keep everyone safe,” said head librarian Ron Gillies. “Staff will only be able to deal with the pickup of materials and we ask anyone returning materials to use the book return located at the main floor south entrance to Atrium Centre. “All returned materials will be quarantined for a minimum of 72 hours before they can be made available to other borrowers.” Pickup times will be scheduled between 11 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Materials that are still out on loan do not have to be returned until Aug. 1 and no late charges will be made during the no-contact pickup phase. Dates have been automatically adjusted to reflect this change. “There were a couple of glitches in the beginning, but since it was
sanitizer. We’re taking all precautions recommended by the Saskatchewan Health Authority.” The library will be adding additional hours for pickup and working towards a physical reopening of the library over the next weeks. “Our goal is to keep everyone safe and restore an important service as soon as we can,” added Gillies.
To request material or receive help with current services please call
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Lloyd Exh Fair sure to satisfy cravings TAYLOR WEAVER
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Have a hankering for some good old fashioned fair food? Well good news, the Exh has you covered this week. It’s Fair Week in the Border City, as the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association wasn’t going to let summer pass without a bit of fun and fair food. There might not be a midway and there may not be face painting, but, the passionate team at the Exh wanted to make sure Lloydminster and area residents had some summer memories. “Hopefully people get a little taste for fair food so they don’t have to go two years without eating a corn dog or mini donuts,” said Lloyd Exh assistant general manager, Jackie Tomayer. “If you’re not up at the
lake, come on down for your fair food and maybe a little bit of camaraderie. “Come down to the grounds; we miss having people here, so we’re hoping to see some people.” The Exh has set up a canteen booth in front of their main entrance that will serve up favourites like corn dogs popcorn, burgers, fries, hot dogs, etc., and will be open daily from noon to 8 p.m. until Saturday. “We also have Tiny Tim’s Mini Donuts coming with two booths,” added Tomayer. “There will also be cotton candy, lemonade, all those sorts of things.” The Exh will have picnic tables set up so attendees can sit down and enjoy their food. “On Friday and Saturday we’re going to have
a bit of a patio set up with beer and coolers for purchase outside,” said Tomayer. “We had the parade set up yesterday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m so people were able to drive through and enjoy that.” The Fair will wrap up on Saturday night with a drive-in-style fireworks display. “People can park and sit in the box of their truck or on the roof of their cars, but it’s a drive-in-style fireworks show to encourage social distancing,” said Tomayer. The fireworks will launch from their usual spot at the Exh grandstand, so viewing from your vehicle will not be a problem. “Since we don’t have a midway this year we have many parking lots to fill up,” said Tomayer.
File Photo “We have that whole parking lot where the midway would be, we have the lot closer to the Civic Centre, we have our main parking lot, and then we also have our chuckwagon camp on the north side. “We’re going to have parking attendants helping with the fireworks, but with the ample parking you should be able to see the fireworks from any angle.”
The Cop Corner: An open letter to the community CONST. MICHAEL HAGEL LLOYDMINSTER RCMP
.................................. As part of the Lloydminster RCMP’s commitment to providing more information about what’s happening within our detachment, this monthly article will give updates on upcoming events with the Lloydminster RCMP. This month, I am using this forum as an open letter to the citizens of Lloydminster and the surrounding areas. We as a detachment are so humbled by the support we have received from Lloydminster, for example, a sign posted on the south side of town praising the Lloydminster Detachment.
It’s the small gestures that tell us we have the full support of the public. I love working with the community. I love being a police officer. I love seeing a smile on a kid’s face when we walk in a restaurant for lunch; the relief on a victim’s face when we intervene on their behalf; the thanks from a person as I am on foot patrol. I’m reminded of a quote from Paul Harvey , “ A policeman is a composite of what all men are, mingling of a saint and sinner, dust and deity … He must make an instant decision which would require months for a lawyer to make … The policeman must be a minister, a social
worker, a diplomat, a tough guy and a gentleman.” When a person arrives at Depot in Regina, they are not provided uniforms. The uniform is earned through blood, sweat, and so many tears. Every piece of kit needs to be earned – the shirt, the pants, the yellow stripe, the red serge – this is so we are reminded of the sacrifice of those who wore the uniform before. We are proud to wear the uniform every day. The grey shirt – grey to remind us the law is not black and white. The navy blue pants with the yellow stripe – to signify we are dismounted cavalry. The scarlet tunic –
based on the British Military tradition. The Lord Strathcona Boots or “high browns.” All a part of history and a tradition I am proud to observe. I’ll close with one final thought – remember the person behind the uniform. We all signed up to help our communities, we all want to do what is right. No officer wakes up and thinks today is the last day I will see my family, but everyone is prepared to make that sacrifice to keep the community safe. I am not from Lloydminster, but this town is my Home and I will work hard to keep my home safe. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
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Leeway from Lloyd: Keystone XL needs PR fix STAFF WRITER GEOFF LEE
The fact construction of the Keystone XL pipeline got underway in Alberta last week, nearly 10 years after Canadian government approval, doesn’t mean it will be constructed or allowed to operate. On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to let construction start on TC Energy Corp’s pipeline, leaving in force, part of a federal court order that blocks the use of a key federal permit involving water crossings. Also on Monday, a U.S. district court ruled the operational Dakota Access pipeline must shut down by Aug. 5 and all of the oil removed. Pipeline opponents have used the courts to kill three major pipeline projects in the U.S. recently.
There is no guarantee the 1,947-kilometre Keystone XL project will ever deliver its intended volume of 830,000 barrels per day of Alberta oil from Hardisty to Steele City, Neb. and south to the U.S Gulf Coast via existing facilities. Now construction in the U.S. can’t proceed until 2021. Democratic candidate Joe Biden has said he would cancel the existing presidential permit if elected. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney invested $1.5 billion along with a $6-billion loan guarantee in the $8 billion project and is banking on getting a lot of the line well under construction to make it harder for opponents in the U.S. to nix it. However, he keeps making the same lame argument that it will strengthen continental energy security and independence.
The U.S. is already nearly oil independent, so the most persuasive argument should be the project will generate thousands of jobs and tax revenues for Americans who are out of work from COVID-19. Another good argument to make is that Canadian heavy crude is simply a major feedstock requirement of U.S refineries to make products. They need heavy crude to blend with light shale oil. In fact, 75 per cent of the nearly 4 million barrels of oil a day the U.S. imports from Canada is heavy oil. Trying to promote the Keystone XL as an environmental gem won’t fly given the widespread opposition to fossil fuel infrastructure. The Keystone XL pipeline needs a quick industry PR miracle otherwise the project is all but dead.
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Well, folks, we’re getting through this pandemic one day at a time, and today I’d like to thank the community and its residents for doing their part. When things seem bad, there’s always gotta be a little bit of good, right? That’s the attitude I’m having right now in relation to COVID19 and the Border City community. Did you all spend the last four months sitting idly by and letting things get to you? No. You didn’t. You thought to yourself, “What can I do? How can I lift the spirits of the community and try to bring some normalcy back? How can I help people enjoy their summer?” Thanks to community efforts, the graduating class of 2020 had
their day with friends and family at a safe distance, an experience I’m sure they won’t soon forget. The Lloyd Exh dug deep and figured out how to bring the people of Lloydminster and surrounding area a fair. It might not be the same fair you’re used to attending, but there’s fair food, and it’s happening this week (mini donuts and lemonade ... yes please! The Olive Tree gave the kids something to get excited about with a chalk contest, not to mention some pretty awesome prizes from local businesses. The City also stepped up with a number of safe Canada Day activities for the whole family to enjoy. Just like the beat, this list goes on. Keep up the good work, Lloydminster; you make it easy for a guy to call you home. Until next week.
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PRAIRIE WOOL HELEN ROW TOEWS
It was a busy and emotional time this past
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Congratulations to all graduates!
week as our daughter Aliyah graduated from Lloydminster’s Comprehensive High School. We’re very proud of her, as I know all other
parents are equally proud of their sons and daughters. Each graduate has worked hard to reach this pinnacle of achievement.
The school staff, parent committee and volunteers also worked hard to create special graduation events, under difficult circumstances, so the kids would have memories to treasure for a lifetime. We’re all very grateful to them. It was an exciting time to be sure, and although my son, Justin, oldest daughter, Rebecca and I were a snug fit in our small car’s back seat, we happily watched as Aliyah received her diploma and participated in the grand march. Granted, once Justin, who had been waiting outside his home to be picked up for this event, clambered into the car, the atmt osphere in our vehicle became somewhat suffocating, due to his absent-minded indulgence of a clump of chives that grow near his front step. Who does that? Whatever would possess someone to chomp down a fistful of green onions prior to sitting thigh to thigh with fam-
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ily members who are forced to share the same air with you for the better part of three hours? Although they weren’t even there, I blame my Manitoba uncles for Justin’s lapse in judgement. They taught my children from an early age to enjoy such atrocities as peanut butter and onion sandwiches. Anyway, not even onions, or the residual breath thereof, could dampen our spirits on this momentous day. Until we got home that was. Aliyah’s sparkly dress was hung back in its protective bag, Rebecca did her laundry, Justin went home to brush his teeth (I hope), my husband began trimming his toenails, and I dealt with a nasty mealybug infestation. Talk about a rude jolt back to reality. I didn’t even know several of my plants were infected with the dastardly insect until a friend texted to inform me that the hoya I’d cheerfully given for her birthday, was diseased.
She warned me to check the others. Have you ever laid eyes on a mealybug? They are horrid. It took me three hours with dish soap, Q-tips and a washcloth to clean them off my plants, and each day begins with a frantic search through the foliage for more. For several nights thereafter, the bloody things crept through my dreams. I couldn’t get a wink of sleep as I wielded an enormous Q-tip dipped in coffee, (don’t ask) to battle a group of enormous mealybugs that slunk through the flower bed leaving their foul, white residue on my petunias, and then moved on to suck the life out of my leafy greens. To be honest, I now have mealybugs on the brain and see them everywhere I look! I even caught myself closely examining a plastic plant in Walmart for the sinister creatures. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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Don’t forget it’s Saskatchewan’s free fishing weekend MERIDIAN SOURCE STAFF
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Saskatchewan’s annual summer free fishing weekend is July 11 and 12. This weekend, residents and visitors can fish in any of Saskatchewan’s public waters open to sport fishing, no licence required. “Free fishing weekend is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors to discover – or re-discover – the wonderful angling opportunities our province offers,” Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said. “In Saskatchewan, you can stay close to home while enjoying some of the best freshwater fishing in the world.” During free fishing weekend, all other fishFROM PAGE 8
I have to admit that some form of therapeutic intervention may be needed in order to put this whole unpleasant
ing regulations remain in effect. Anglers also must respect current public health orders and guidance to help prevent further spread of COVID-19. Travel restrictions may be in effect for some areas, so please check your destination before leaving home. Free fishing weekend does not apply in national parks. Anyone planning on taking fish out of the province must purchase a licence. More information about fishing in Saskatchewan, including the 2020 Anglers Guide and updates about angling during the pandemic, is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/ fishing.
Saskatchewan’s first free fishing weekend was held in the summer of 1989, to encourage people to try sport fishing and to highlight the variety of angling opportunities in the province. In 2015, the province held its first winter free fishing weekend, which is now also an annual event. Each year, more than a quarter of a million people sport fish in Saskatchewan.
interlude behind me. In any case, I must come back to the original point before things take another ugly turn and I get started on my
wood tick rant. Onions and mealybugs are quite enough for one day. Congratulations to all graduates everywhere! You deserve our praise.
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Bobcats bring in attacking blueliner JAMIE HARKINS
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A local defenseman w i l l b e j u mp i ng i n t o
the rush for the Lloydminster Bobcats this season. Marwayne’s Dal-
ton Irvine, 18, signed with the Bobcats late last month after spending the past two years sharpening his game for the top-ranked Revelstoke Grizzlies of the Kootenay International Junior B Hockey League (KIJHL). The six-foot-one and 165-pound offensive rearguard scored five goals and 32 points in 43 regular-season contests before tallying a point-per-game in the playoffs last winter. Irvine said playing against older and stronger competition in the KIJHL has helped him become a betterrounded blueliner. He said the Grizzlies program should also provide an advantage moving into the AJHL as it resembles the junior A schedule with long days and lots of games. “The program in
Revelstoke was super good,” said Irvine, who won a British Columbia championship with the Grizzlies during his rookie season.
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I’m just going to do everything I can to help them win by bringing my A game every night.
“We were in the gym every morning from seven until eight-thirty and then we’d skate from 10:30 a.m. to noon. We’d have yoga or something later in the day, so we had a full schedule. We were always doing something to keep busy and the boys were super close.” Having a chance to see what winning a championship meant to
the older players in his first year, noted Irvine, as well as the sacrifices they were willing to make to get it was a real eye-opener. He added there was no acceptance of losing, which is an attitude he’ll carry to the Bobcats. “I’m just going to do everything I can to help them win by bringing my A game every night,” he said. “And, we’ll go from there.” Nigel Dube, head coach and general manager of the Bobcats, said it’s no secret they’re looking to add offence to the roster this summer. He said Irvine fits t h a t b i l l as s o me o ne who can be creative in the offensive lanes and move the puck quick up north. “We were watching a lot of video and looking through every channel we possibly could in search for a defenseman
who would have some junior experience,” said Dube. “Dalton, having two years with Revelstoke, a very successful program, and playing as a 16 and 17-yearold in the KIJHL is a big plus. On top of that, he’s from Marwayne so it’s pretty much a homecoming for him. We’re really excited about his ability, hockey sense and his creativity.” Irvine said the AJHL is a step up, but the hope is it won’t take too long to adjust. He said daily trips to the gym after work along with acclimatizing himself to the new surroundings this offseason should make him ready. “I’ve already talked to some of the guys and they seem super nice and welcoming,” said Irvine. “I’m just excited to get it started and see what this year has to bring.”
Three items in need of discussion SPORTS EDITOR JAMIE HARKINS
Alas, my attention is once again in disarray. So, dear readers, it’s a tripleheader of topics for your perusal. First off, here’s a hats off to Lloydminster PWM midget AAA Steelers head coach Morgan Mann for put-
ting me onto the Shawn Newman Podcast. I don’t know why it took me so long to check it out, but I’m definitely hooked now. Clarke MacArthur telling stories about playing golf with Michael Jordan, Kyle Clague discussing his hockey connections to Buffalo and Wade Redden noting Cory Cross let him get in an extra
shot during a Blazers scrimmage fight are just three of the tales I’ve enjoyed so far. I have Skip Krake lined up next, but am intrigued by the recently-released chat with Brian Burke. Wonder if Newman made the mistake of calling Burke mister. I did while interviewing him a few years ago in Estevan and was scolded in front of a few
Bruins players that his name is Burkie. Newman’s podcasts are funny, thoughtful, informative and a refreshing take on sports media. I recommend the shows to anyone out there who hasn’t already given them a listen. It’s on to the next area of focus. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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So, the word is Edmonton and Toronto are the two NHL hub cities. And, Alberta’s capital will host the two conference finals as well as the Stanley Cup championship.
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An important game awaits next month, so I’ve been trying to make strides.
It’s a great decision and obviously, one NHL executives had to make considering the surge south of the border. There won’t be any fans in the stands and the players will remain locked in their bubble throughout, but at least the playoffs will be held. I’m not s u re abou t the Oilers’ chances of advancing to the final round. The Colorado Avalanche, Vegas
Golden Knights and St. Louis Blues should present quite the Western Conference test. However, it could be anyone’s game after the layoff. Let’s wander into part three of today’s column. This summer has helped me realize I am not good at golf. The ball just won’t go where I want it to. It doesn’t matter what club I use nor where on the course I’m located. They say golf is frustrating, but I can think of a few other choice words for it. An important game awaits next month, so I’ve been trying to make strides. My 10-year-old nephew beat me last time we played. He’s now a year older, but my play remains unchanged. It won’t even be a contest this time around. Oh well. It’s time to head back to the driving range for another slice.
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TRISA LEE BODNAR http://www.trisabodnarmemorial.com Trisa was born November 20, 1970 in Unity, Saskatchewan and arrived home to the farm with her parents Val and Velda to start her exciting journey! She hit the ground running with her siblings, loved driving around in the Cub Cadet tractor (that might as well have been a jeep) as it was a daily ride around the farm. And then there were the travels in the "three in the tree" truck down the dirt road, along with the hours in the field she spent working with her siblings.
Trisa’s love for running began early in her life which turned into competitive racing with many achievements and awards. This journey took her to California as she was training for the Summer Games with the Saskatchewan team. Her love for running continued through the rest of her life. During her school years, another love was basketball which took her and her sister Trena to Provincials multiple times. (They were robbed of the Gold Medal because of the officiating according to Trena). She had a deep love for God which started as a young child. As she grew up and was intrigued by bugs, animals and nature she realized that she wanted to know who was behind all this and so her spiritual journey began. Her love for the Bible and finding the truth brought her to the point of baptism at the Saskatoon District Conven-
tion on July 8, 1989. Trisa made a big move in the fall of 1989 to Calgary to start a new chapter of her life. She moved in with her oldest sister Leslie and husband James along with their four kids, Travis, Renee, Krystal and Colin. After getting herself a job and her own basement suite she started her career as a Regular Pioneer which lasted 25 years. Her love for Jehovah and sharing the Kingdom Message was very important and brought her so much joy. A year later her sister Krista moved to the city to live with her followed shortly after by her other sister Trena. They rented a home together and had two other friends in the basement which created a very entertaining atmosphere. The next four years took the three of them to many places, including a big trip to the Middle East, Africa, and the Dominican Republic, as
well as many other adventures. They were referred to as “THE SPERLE GIRLS.” One of her journeys to the Dominican Republic was delayed due to her wanting to be home for the arrival of another nephew, Spencer Sperle. This was the time when her world was ROCKED!! She set eyes on a very handsome, strapping man, who became the LOVE OF HER LIFE! Chad and Trisa were married October 3, 1998 which was the beginning of their new life in Lloydminster and not long after a journey of eight years in Mexico and many other adventures! Trisa will be missed and lovingly remembered by her family. She is survived by her husband Chad Bodnar, her mother Velda Sperle, predeceased by her father Val Sperle, sister Leslie (James) Rundell, children Travis Rundell, Renee (Clark) Huber, great nieces and
nephew Kaisy, Reese, Jett, and Jules, Krystal (Bowen) Prins, great nieces Charlie and Allie, Colin Rundell, brother Bentley (Nola) Sperle, children Spencer and Kali, sister Trena (Dino) Berardi, sister Krista (Troy) Dunseith, brother Jody (Amber) Sperle, children Kaden, Ayla, and Peyson, other family members and many dear friends. ZOOM MEMORIAL SERVICE was held on Saturday July 4th, 2020 from 1pm - 2pm MDT, Meeting I.D: 897-2742-7811, Password: 52829 Donations in Trisa’s memory are gratefully accepted to a charity of choice in care of Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd., P.O. Box 1780, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0, 403-742-3422. To send condolences to Trisa’s loved ones, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com or www.trisabodnarmemorial.com
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ACROSS 1. Storage box 4. Two together 8. Not fictional 12. Lobster eggs 13. Diva’s solo 14. Yen 15. Feasted 16. Pre-Easter season 17. “____ the Press” 18. Gridiron measures 20. Decrease 22. Every individual 25. Solemn promises 29. Fashioned 32. Sugar portion 34. Dance party, informally 35. Bitter
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36. Have being 37. Do a king’s job 38. Leaders 39. At the top 40. Secondhand 41. Furnishings 43. Feeling nothing 45. Individual 47. Checking out 51. Smart kid 54. Impersonator 57. Bambi’s mother, e.g. 58. Present! 59. Half: pref. 60. “’Salem’s ____” 61. Was in the red 62. Tightly drawn 63. Printers’ concerns
DOWN 1. Donkey’s cry 2. Tiny particle 3. ____-do-well 4. Lightweight wood 5. Metallic deposit 6. Canister 7. Detest 8. Cuban dance 9. Before, poetically 10. Become mature 11. Rent out 19. Property document 21. Dizzy’s music 23. Applaud 24. A Great Lake 26. Therefore 27. Pit
28. Zoomed 29. Damsel 30. Teen skin problem 31. Type of brakes 33. List of choices 37. Precious gem 39. Coffee vessel 42. Moved like molasses 44. Virtue 46. “____ of Eden” 48. Stationary 49. Midday 50. Captures 51. “____ Do You Love” 52. Bring down a tree 53. Wrath 55. Soup vegetable 56. Australian bird
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