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Delisle Cenotaph
Remembrance Day Pages 8 - 9 Featuring Writing by Delisle Grade 9 Students
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INDEX
Editorial............................ p. 2 Council Reports................ p. 4 RCMP Report................... p. 6
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Remembrance Day......... p. 8-9 School Reports................. p. 10 MLA Report..................... p. 11
Agriculture Reports......... p. 12 Community Reports......... p. 14 Red Williams.................... p. 12 Community Calendar....... p. 15 Consumer’s Corner.......... p. 13 Business Directory............ p. 16
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Editorial
“ The Loss of a Child ”
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recently lost a friend, whom 10 years or so ago, I didn’t even know, and for the past few years, have not seen very much either. But during the years in between I did spend quite a bit of time with him. Some may say that I spent too much time with him, and in many ways, they would be right. He wasn’t one of those quiet types that you never notice. No quite the opposite. If you met him once, you remembered him forever. I ran into a steady stream of people that had briefly met him years ago and never forgot him. Most impressively he never forgot who any of them were either. The past few years he had many personal struggles. Those around him were concerned, upset, mad... maybe wishing he would grow up. But he didn’t.. and I’m wasn’t surprised. You see, when I was quite young, I thought that the aunts, uncles, grandparents or any adult, were always that age, because from my perspective they were. As I grew up I came to realize that all adults are really just the children they used to be, trapped in larger older bodies. but some of them ‘grew up’ and some of them didn’t. You could tell he didn’t.
A beaming smile, like a child seeing his dad, was what greeted you when you saw him... A child like curiosity, when he asked how you had been, instead of talking about himself... A genuine sense of empathy if he saw you were having any difficulty... The pure generosity of a child, when he offered you anything you needed, expecting nothing...
A good friend, who, like the child in all of us, enjoyed his freedom that others had done so much to make possible for him, and he always made every effort to make sure that we all did as well. Peace and Love Barry... Lest We Forget. Kenny (KAOS) Sowter - Editor
Yes, to me he was a child. A big, loud, funny, boisterous, drinking, smoking, 50 year old, child... but a child non-the-less. I was also impressed with his respect for our men and women serving in uniform, especially our WWII veterans. It wasn’t that he saw them as big, strong soldiers that fought our enemies for us, but rather he saw them as the frightened young, often too young, children that they really were inside, who had found themselves in unimaginable circumstances, where they exchanged their innocence for scars. It is from him, that I learnt the importance of respect and recognition for these individuals. Now, fittingly, every fall, as I remember those who have given so much, I will also think of him.
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Sending a huge thank you on to so many that helped me during my time spent in hospital thru Thanksgiving. Starting with Donavon First Responders, Outlook Ambulance, RUH emergency Doctors, Nurses and all staff. And for those checking in on us, thank you! Most of all thank you to the great kids and grandkids. Your families are what kept us going... each and every one of you. Thank you ! Dianne Pattison
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MIRACLES DO HAPPEN My Journey With IPF: A Terrible Disease, A Horrible Way To Die
A BREATH OF HOPE FOUNDATION
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n May 2013, after months of a pesky cough that just didn't seem to go away, I went to see my family doctor to get some relief. After seeing my X-ray, Dr. Viger sat me down and explained that I likely had Interstitial Lung Disease (I.L.D.). I was immediately booked in to see a pulmonary specialist. I liked Dr. Cockcroft immediately; he was straightforward, pulled no punches and had the same dry sense of humour as me. After more scans and X-rays he confirmed the diagnosis of I.L.D. Thank God my wife and best friend, Charlene, was with me when Dr. Cockcroft told us the hard facts; that I.L.D is a horrible disease and a terrible way to die. We learned there is no cure or successful treatment for the disease except lung transplant – our only sign of hope. A month later I went in for a lung biopsy to find out which type of I.L.D I had. They diagnosed Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (I.P.F.) and gave me the dismal prognosis of 3 to 5 years survival. Fast forward 1 year....The disease had progressed to the point that I was forced to take early retirement and had become dependent on oxygen to help my breathing. I was introduced to Dr. Fenton who decided that it was time to start my Transplant Journey. Step 1: a discussion of what the journey would look like to determine if I was inclined to continue. Was I so inclined ? Absolutely ! Step 2: medical testing from head to toe to make sure I was otherwise healthy enough for transplant. During the first few tests, they discovered that I had prostate cancer. Dr. Cockcroft explained that the diagnosis made me ineligible for transplant. I would have to treat and beat the cancer and remain cancer-free for two years. The likelihood that I would live long enough to do that was less than 5%. The news was devastating! So I was faced with a decision. Do I subject myself and my family to the difficulties of cancer treatment or wave a white flag and live out my life with two diseases? I knew how upset I would be with myself if I didn’t take the chance. We decided as a family to face the cancer head on, to stay positive and keep Dr. Fenton updated every step of the way. So began, more doctors, more tests....and reinforcements from our daughter, Dawn. She became our rock; taking notes, asking questions, attending appointments and radiation treatments with me and even kicking my butt from time to time. Knowing I was on borrowed time, the oncologist offered me a miracle.... a trial treatment that had proven successful in other countries that could cut treatment time in half. The treatment was successful! And the time it saved was critical. My spirits skyrocketed. But that wouldn’t last. A few weeks later, during my regular check up with Dr. Cockcroft, he told us that my lung disease was progressing much faster than expected and I would not likely live long enough to make it on the transplant list. In fact, I learned later that he told Charlene I probably had only six months left. But Dr. Fenton called with another miracle! He said he was working to get me on the transplant list and was going to resume the pre-transplant testing. The tests where gruelling and taking their toll on me. By June 2015, I was so weak and my disease so advanced that I couldn’t compleat the breathing tests. Dr. Fenton told us we were scheduled to attend the pretransplant course and physiotherapy later that month in Edmonton at which time I would be officially on "the list". We were elated and felt like we had won the lottery! Later that night we got a call at home telling us they had decided to put me on the list right away and I could be called at any time. The average wait time for lungs is two and a half years but I was not done with miracles.....within 48 hours of making it on the transplant list I received the most amazing call of my life. Matching lungs had been found!!
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I was informed that I would be “air e-vac'd” to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton that day. I cannot even explain how excited we all were that I was getting the lung transplant....and emotional, knowing that it meant someone else had died.
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When we arrived and checked in we met the surgeon from the transplant team who explained the process and said he would be doing the operation the next morning. But in the morning, when the doctor came to see us, two little words stopped our world - "Dry Run". It means the lungs weren't suitable and the doctors felt that I was too sick to be sent home, so I was moved to a ward to await another match. Turns out I didn't have long to wait! One more miracle brought me another offer of lungs just 5 days later. June 19, 2015, I received my transplant and the lungs were a perfect fit! Now, three months later, I can look forward to going home and continuing my recovery. REALITY HITS: THE FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COST Just a couple of months before I was air lifted to Edmonton, my daughter Dawn and her husband Dave were transferred to Edmonton. This gave us a place to live during our stay before and after the transplant. Even with the this help it still cost thousands of dollars. Most people aren't so lucky. Transplant recipients and their support person are required to stay close to the hospital throughout the 5 months, facing housing costs that range from $2000 to $3500 a month! And that doesn’t include parking, meals and various other expenses necessary over the five-month or longer stay in Edmonton. Add in the loss of wages for the recipient and very often their spouse who is their support person and the cost can be devastating; easily in the tens of thousands of dollars. Most private or group insurance programs do not cover living expenses. This means the transplant patient must bear the burden of these costs. Families end up using their life savings, cashing in pensions, and even remortgaging or selling their homes. The stress of going through the transplant process is enormous in itself. Financial pressures can make it overwhelming even affecting their health and recovery time. In extreme cases, patients have even dropped out of the program before receiving a transplant.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
TOWN OF ASQUITH
Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on October 14, 2015 at the Asquith Town Office. Attending were Mayor Gail Erhart, Councillors Ross Beal, Garry Dumont, Leen Van Marion, Don Lysyshyn and Sue Sawicki, C.A.O. Holly Cross and Foreman Darren Kraft. Mayor Erhart called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The minutes from the September 9, 2015 were accepted as circulated. A motion was made to accept the Statement of Receipts and Expenditures for September 2015 and the August Bank Reconciliations as presented. The accounts paid of $37,536.06 and accounts payable of $241,201.97 were approved and paid. A building permit was issued for a shed to be built at 380 Main Street. The November regular council meeting was moved to November 4, 2015 due to a conflict with Remembrance Day. The 2015 List of Lands in Arrears was presented to Council and was advertised in the October 22, 2015 Biggar Independent. This is the first step of tax enforcement. Several properties were served with their Six Month Notice of tax enforcement. Council moved that a thirty day notice be given to the public that the Asquith Landfill will be closed permanently on November 15, 2015 as the current pit needs to be decommissioned. A compaction and dirt cover will be done this fall, and tenders for the decommissioning will be accepted in the spring of
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2016. All residents of the Town of Asquith and the R.M. of Corman Park will need to plan accordingly for future waste disposal. Should you wish to call Loraas to see if they have any options available to you their phone number is 306-242-2300. A resolution was made that a property owner must resituate his shed on his property so that it does not extend onto Town property. A motion was made to remove a tree on Miles Street, as it is deemed to be diseased and in danger of coming down. Bylaw No. 9-2015, A Bylaw to fix Rates for Water and Sewer and Bylaw No. 10-2015, A Bylaw to Manage Utilities was passed. New rates for water will come into effect once approval is given by the Saskatchewan Municipal Board. The proposed new rates for water will be $0.50 more per 1000 gallons, which will increase the minimum utility bill by $1.50. The charge for garbage/recycling bins will also be going up by $1.00/month. Have a safe and happy Halloween !
TOWN OF DELISLE Council held a regular meeting on October 13th, 2015. The following support staff have been hired at the arena for 2015/16 season: James Shirley Karen Van Nest Brett Morgan Dayton McGonigal Bylaw No. 4-2015 was passed, which is an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw concerning regulations for four-plexes. A new contract has been put in place with the waste transfer supervisor Joel Bettschen. Effective January 1st, 2016, any fire response to a private residence/lot or commercial building/lot will have the cost of the fire response billed to the property owner receiving the service. If the billing remains unpaid, the cost will eventually be added to the property taxes.
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Council awarded the snow removal contract to Klassen Trenching again for this winter Public works contract will end October 31 for the season and will commence again in the spring. Made a resolution to appoint a new building inspector – Chris Gates – Herman Michael will be retiring at the end of the year. Accepted the Bylaw Enforcement Officer’s report – vehicles were given warnings for parking the wrong way on residential streets; parking of trailers and campers on residential streets for a period of more than seven days; and parking of unregistered vehicles on public streets; and remember there will be no parking permitted on Rayburn Avenue between October 31 and April 30 to allow for snow removal. Council will hold a public meeting regarding the future of the Vanscoy Arena. That meeting will take place Wednesday November 4 at 7:30pm at the Vanscoy Circle Hall. Anyone interested in the future of the arena should plan to attend. Held a meeting with Sask Water to discuss reduced site visits to the water and wastewater facilities. The reduced visits will result in a savings to the monthly Operation & Maintenance fees Regular Council Meeting of November 11 has been changed to Tuesday November 10 @ 7:30p.m.
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SaskEnergy/TransGas Holds Open House to Discuss Proposed Saskatoon Area Pipeline Expansion
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n October 27, 2015 SaskEnergy/TransGas held a public open house in Vanscoy to provide details to, and gain feedback from, local residents on a proposed natural gas pipeline expansion south and west of Saskatoon.
The Rural Municipalities in the project area may include: RM of Vanscoy (No. 345), RM of Dundurn (No. 314), RM of Corman Park (No. 344), and RM of Blucher (No. 343).
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TransGas is proposing to build a 50 to 60 kilometre natural gas transmission pipeline to increase current supply capacity of the natural gas infrastructure in the Saskatoon area due to residential, commercial and industrial growth. Phase I of the pipeline proposes to begin at an existing pipeline near Vanscoy and continue southeast toward the west side of the Beaver Creek communities. Phase II will extend this pipeline towards Patience Lake, where the pipeline would connect to an existing pipeline.
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Perdue Massage and Acupuncture Thriving in Rural Saskatchewan
moved to Perdue in 2011 after living in Regina for 10 years. At first I was nervous to open a Massage Therapy practice in such a small town, but really I should not have been. What I did not realize at the time was that there was a huge need for integrated healthcare services that was not being met. Over the last 4 years the growth of the business has truly been a joyful surprise. At first I rented clinic space where it was available in town, but after 2 years the business had grown so much that I knew that I needed a permanent and professional location. I had been expanding my education, travelling back and forth to McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario and completed a diploma in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, so expanding into a professional clinic became even more vitally important to me.
Brandi Heuchert owns Perdue Massage and Acupuncture Clinic In the spring of 2014 I purchased a small commercial bungalow 1014 9th St, a building that had once served as a salon,then a small restau-
rant, but had long been abandoned and was in need of a lot of repair. We were able to remodel the building into a professional clinical space where I could focus on medical acupuncture and massage treatments.
Inside the Perdue Massage and Acupuncture Clinic With the rapid growth of the clinic I knew I needed to bring on a clinical assistant as the behind the scenes work was turning into a full time job on its own. In the spring of 2015 Dot Curtiss joined me in practice. She has such a dynamic personality and is very dedicated to qualitys patient care. Working with her has allowed me the freedom to let go of many administrative duties and to totally focus on patient care, but both Dot and I knew that we would need to aquire another therapist in order to fill the ever expanding need for integrated healthcare. The reputation of the clinic had grown to a point where not only were we serving the local communities of Perdue, Big-
gar, and Asquith, but we started to serve most of West Central Saskatchewan and have a large following of regular clients driving on a weekly basis from communities as far away as Macklin, Unity, Dodsland, Kerrobert and Kindersley. I started advertising about a year ago, knowing it would take some time, and although I received a good number of resumes and did quite a few interviews I did not want to invite someone into the practice until I found someone who was truly a good fit for the team. It was concerning to me that many of the resumes I received were from therapists who were not registered and had never written a board exam (unfortunately since massage therapy remains unregulated in the province this is still common practice amongst many therapists who practice in Saskatchewan and still call themselves Registered Massage Therapists). I didnt want to settle for a therapist who had not written the board exam so that made the search more difficult. Happily 3 months ago I was successful in my search when I met Grace Paterson RMT. Not only is she properly educated and registered she is highly skilled in therapeutic massage techniques, has 9 years of experience, and her personality is a perfect compliment to our clinic. She will be joining me in practice as of November, this will allow us to expand clinic hours, provide more
appointment availability, and shorten the waiting list for our new clients. I hope that anyone who is thinking of starting a business in a small rural community grabs ahold of the opportunity. Not only has Perdue been a fantastic place to raise my family but I now know that small town businesses give people a real sense of satisfaction in thier lives. When people dedicate themselves to providing great service to the people around them they will find that the community wants to support them and success will follow them to thier small town business. Submitted by Brandi Heuchert RMT DAc.
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September 29, 2015 at 4:50 p.m. Police received a complaint of a 2 vehicle accident on the Dalmeny highway. Police attended and spoke with the 24 year old male driving one of the vehicles, who advised that he was driving home after handing in a University paper and was tired, causing him to swerve on the highway, causing the second vehicle to enter the ditch to avoid a collision. He was issued a ticket for driving without due care and attention. The 47 year old female driving the second vehicle was not injured.
September 28, 2015 at 3:05 p.m. Police received a complaint of mischief to property at a rural residence near Vanscoy. The caller reports that someone entered her property and damaged the gates for her cattle. No animals escaped the fenced area. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.
Asquith Man Facing Impaired Charges October 2, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Police received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 14 near Saskatoon. Police attended and located a 42 year old male from Asquith driving the vehicle. He was stopped and taken back to the Detachment to provide a breath sample. He was released on impaired driving charges and released for an upcoming court date. There were no injuries.
Gravel Truck Flips Over at Pike Lake September 6, 2015 at 1:50 p.m. Police received a complaint of a single vehicle accident at Pike Lake. Police attended and found that a 62 year old female was operating a gravel truck when she lost control of the vehicle while unloading, causing the truck to tip onto its side. The female was not injured and there were no charges.
Warning For Erratic Driver Near Borden October 5, 2015 at 4:55 p.m. Police received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 16 near Borden. The caller advised that the vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed. Police attended the location and located the vehicle. The 28 year old driver from Mayfair admitted to speeding. He was issued a warning.
Impaired Driving Charges at Borden October 9, 2015 at 12:05 a.m. Police received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 16 near Borden. The caller advised that the vehicle had forced another vehicle off the road. Police located the vehicle and arrested the 25 year old male driver from Saskatoon. He appeared to have consumed alcohol. He was arrested and taken back to the Detachment to provide a breath sample. He was released on documents for an upcoming date on impaired driving charges.
Suspicious Person in Grandora October 8, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. Police received a complaint of a suspicious person in Grandora. The caller reports that a male
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Drunk Disturbance in Dalmeny October 11, 2015 at 7:40 p.m. Police received a complaint of a disturbance at a residence in Dalmeny. The caller reports that a 44 year old female in the resident was intoxicated and causing problems. Police spoke with the complaint, who advised that the situation was under control and police attendance was no longer required. There were no charges or injuries.
2 Women Injured in Highway 7 Collision October 14, 2015 at 7:40 a.m. Police received a complaint of a 2 vehicle accident on Highway 7 near Vanscoy. Police and Saskatoon EMS attended. A vehicle driven by a 21 year old female from Saskatoon pulled out to pass another vehicle when it was unsafe and collided with a vehicle driven by a 40 year old female from Vanscoy. Both drivers were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The 21 year old female was issued a ticket for driving without reasonable consideration for others.
Delisle Man Killed in Highway 7 Rollover October 16, 2015 at 12:05 a.m. Police received a complaint of a single vehicle roll over on Highway 7 near Saskatoon. Police attended and located a vehi-
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Grain Stolen from Montrose Bins October 18, 2015 at 9:45 a.m. Police received a complaint of mischief to grain bins near the RM of Montrose. The caller reported that some opened and drained the grain from his bins. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.
Vehicle Stolen in RM of Montrose October 18, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Police received a complaint of a theft of a vehicle from the RM of Montrose. The caller reports that he left the keys in the vehicle, but the battery was dead. Police attended and spoke with the owner of the vehicle. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.
Semi Forces Vehicle off of Highway 16 October 19, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Police received a complaint of an erratic semi on Highway 16 near Langham. The caller reported that the semi forced her into the ditch. The 26 year old female was not injured. The vehicle did not require towing from the scene. Police made patrols, but were unable to locate the semi.
Impaired Driving on Christensen Road October 21, 2015 at 8:15 p.m. Police conducted a traffic stop on Chris-
tensen Road near Saskatoon. The 28 year male driving the vehicle appeared to be intoxicated. He was arrested and taken back to the Detachment to provide a breath sample. He was released on documents for an upcoming court date on Impaired driving charges. There were no injuries.
Borden Residence Broken Into October 21, 2015 at 9:20 a.m. Police received a complaint of a break in to a residence near Borden. The caller reports that she was in the process of moving and noticed that someone had entered her residence. She did not appear to have anything missing besides some prescription medicine. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.
Man Assaulted by Asquith Male October 22, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Police received a complaint of an assault in Asquith. The 61 year old male complainant from Asquith reported that he was assaulted by a 25 year old male also from Asquith. The elderly male fought back and the male left the scene. He did not want the male charged and he was not injured.
2 Face Drug Charges Near Delisle October 24, 2015 at 3:15 p.m. Police were conducting traffic stops on Highway 7 near Delisle when they located a vehicle that was speeding. During the vehicle stop the police officers suspected there may be drugs within the vehicle and a consent search was completed and drugs were in fact located and seized. A 35 and a 34 year
old female, both from Calgary were arrested on drug charges. They were held in police custody for a court appearance the following morning.
Disturbance at Pike Lake Residence October 24, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. Police received a complaint of a domestic disturbance in the Pike Lake area. The 60 year old female complaintant reported that her 45 year old spouse was intoxicated and becoming violent. Police attended and removed the male from the residence. He was lodged in police cells until he was sober. There were no charges or injuries.
Drunk Arrested at Langham Home October 25, 2015 at 1:15 a.m. Police received a complaint of an intoxicated male causing problems in a residence in Langham. Police attended and arrested a 49 year old male from Langham. He was placed in police cells overnight and released the following morning. There were no charges or injuries. If you have information regarding this or any other crime, please contact Warman/Martensville RCMP at 306-9751670/306-975-1610 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website: http://saskcrimestoppers.com/ or text in a tip: TIP206 + your tip to CRIMeS (274637).
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hen the Delisle Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion was re-activated in 1964 two of their first projects were to arrange for a veterans plot in the local cemetery and construct a cenotaph. The cenotaph was built and dedicated, placed at north end of 1st West in front of the hospital. On the cenotaph was placed a plaque which reads "In honour of our living heroes who have defended us in all our wars." The original cenotaph was constructed of wood and began to deteriorate, in 2004 a new cenotaph was built out metal and placed on a concrete pad. The new cenotaph was rededicated on August 20, 2004. In 2012 the cemetery and
cenotaph committee of the Delisle branch began a fund raising drive (selling hamburgers and hot dogs) to help improve our cemetery plots and the cenotaph. The planing and development committee of Delisle Town Council would like to improve the area on the north end of 1st West after the removal of the old hospital. The cenotaph committee decided this was the time to improve our cenotaph. A fence was built around the cenotaph, two silhouettes were added inside the fence the cenotaph was covered a marble like skin. The original plaque was cleaned and refinished then placed back on the cenotaph, a new plaque listing the Roll of Hon-
our (those who did not return from the wars) was also placed on the cenotaph. Every November 11th wreaths from the Legion, Government of Canada, Government of Saskatchewan and families of veterans are placed at the cenotaph. We hope that this cenotaph will now stand for many years to remind us of the over 150 men and women from Delisle and area who served in the three great wars. A big thank you to the members of the cemetery and cenotaph committee for all the time and effort they put into this restoration. Submitted by Frank orchard
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Poetry by Delisle Students Freedom
NEVER FORGET THE ONES WHO DIED By Cameron 1914 rolled around World War one had started. I put my name on a roster, got on a boat and departed. For the next two weeks I lived on a boat and sailed across the sea. Every minute I was there I missed my family. When we finally landed we went to a place to train. But nothing could have prepared me for the intense amount of pain. I got a gun and had to run straight into the battle. I knew when gas was coming when I heard the ratchet’s rattle. I hoped and prayed that I would go home but now in Flanders Field I roam. So wear a poppy on your chest. So you can remember the rest of the men who gave their lives. The ones who left behind their children and wives. The ones who suffered through the pain. They fought in the sun or rain. Because they were human beings too. They bled, they cried just like we do. Wear a poppy to remember the men who gave us freedom and pride. And please never forget the ones who died.
“Remember the Fallen by Quinlan We remember the fallen, For all the things they did. Remember the broken hearts, And all the hatred they got rid.
Bonds
by Ryan
by Halle
Duty called and I went to war, Though I’d never fired a gun before. I paid the price for your new day, As all my dreams were blown away. War. Great devastation, no peace within. Everybody fighting for that last win. Many great armies go toe to toe, Joined not divided, is the way to go. One country on top, While the others drop. War. I’m proud to be Canadian, Where I know that I am free. I won’t forget the soldiers that died, To give that right to me. War. May they find courage for the tasks they face. Armies fighting for first place. Everybody wants the biggest win, not for that reason, But to go home again. War. We all stood true as whistles bell, Faced the sight and smell of hell. Now battles done, there’s no sound, As our bones decay beneath the ground. We cannot see, smell or hear, There is no death, hope or fear. Freedom.
Thank Them by Morgan
I was a Man I was a Farmer I was a Son I was a Brother I was a Soldier I was away from home In my trench We remember the fallen, I was a Friend For all the freedom they created. Across no man’s land Remember their great triumphs, I was an Enemy And the peace they initiated. A Target Across the ocean A Hero We remember the fallen, A loved One For the tough times they went through. A Man of Honour Remember their strength, Now I am That helped me and you. Embodied by a letter Taken to my Mother A Fond Memory We remember the fallen, A Proud Country For all their tremendous bravery. For Future to come Remember why they fought, Remember me They fought to save you and me. Remember those who came back Remember those out there now and from long ago But don’t just remember Thank So we remember the fallen, We remember the fallen, For all the peace they brought. Remember their tragic story, And the lessons that they taught.
In a moment of silence today. Remember everything they did, And the sacrifice they paid.
The sirens blaring, the sky was booming. I look to my left, I look to my right and See still bodies draped against the ground. I run ahead towards coverage. I hear shouts and screams, then suddenly I Hear a boom, Pain hits my chest. I fall to the ground and drop my weapon. I look around once again I see Soldiers running and soldiers stopped. I spy a body next to me. I recognize him, suddenly I Notice it’s my brother. Fears spreads throughout my body. I push myself up determined to reach his Mangled body, before mine gives out. I notice his eyes are wide open and still. I wiggle his body making sure he wasn’t…. It was too hard to think about. His body was still, lifeless. His eyes had fear inside of them. Tears rushed to my eyes, but no I had to be strong. He was dead. I rolled over beside him and stared up At the sky. I thought about my family, My friends, my dog, how beautiful it was back home. There was so much to see. So much to do And I haven’t even experienced yet. All of a sudden it got quiet and I saw this light above me coming Closer and closer. I knew I was dying, I knew my brother was dead and I knew I was Was happy to be right beside him ending our Promised lifelong friendship.
We will remember them ...and give thanks
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Short Stories by Delisle Students The Sad Goodbye
This short story was based on a true story. My Great Grandpa, Thomas Rooney became a sergeant in World War II. This story did conclude with a happy ending when my Grandpa came back to Mount Forest, ontario in September 1945 to finally meet his daughter Madeline, for the first time at the age of two and a half.
Day 127. Nothing has changed around here, I’m still the He was a small down Saskatchewan Vetnew kid and no one likes me. Just because I’m small, and eran from WWII. This brave man from slightly weak, it doesn’t mean I can’t do anything. I did my Elbow, Saskatchewan almost lost his life in training, I can do anything that doesn’t involve heavy liftthe war. Though he didn’t see the front line. ing basically. The most useful thing I’ve done since I got He was an “Erk” large plane mechanic. If it here is clean out everyone’s tents and organize the base. wasn’t for him and his ground crew a lot of Believe me, this is not what I signed up for. What do I planes wouldn’t have gone back up in the air to fight once again for this great country. have to do to get some respect around here? BANG! A shell just hit our camp. I look out the tent; hunWhen he was 17 years old he joined the mildreds of German soldiers charging directly into our base. itary. When he registered, many men lied about their, age that is what makes him dif- Dozens off alarms are going off followed by the sounds of voices yelling RETREAT, RETREAT! Right before my ferent from the others. When he joined, you eyes, my friends, my comrades are falling beneath my feet. had to be 18 years old to join, he was only What can I do? I turn around, a second shell hits and 17, but they didn’t have money for college, knocks me down. I tilt my head and look back, all I can see so the military was a good option. He did is the fleeing of a thousand Canadian soldiers just as my not put his age down when he registered. eyes close. He went into training, one day the head of I wake up, everything and everyone is destroyed. I try to the training facility was going through paget up, but the pain is unbearable. A piece of shrapnel pers and saw this paper that didn’t have an went right through my puttee. Why did this happen? Why age on it. He called the young man down to did I have to live to see this? I struggle to get up, and the office and said, make my way to the broken down medical tent. I pull out “Son you lied about your age.” the shrapnel and wrap up my wound, it just punctured the “No sir I did not, if you look there is no age flesh; I should be okay. I looked down the hill, the soldiers wrote down, therefore I did not lie.” are nowhere to be found. Did any of them make it? There! “Well, we might have to send you home, but I see a fire coming from the trees. I make my way to the I will check your grades.” other side of the base. Down the hill, about 3 miles out; a A little while later he called him back and second wave of German soldiers is marching in this direcbecause he was at the head of his class he tion. There is only one thing I can do. got to stay. He went to England and started I prep the explosives and load the gantlines. I’m not going to fix planes. One day he was fixing planes without a fight. I can hear the steps getting closer and as usual and the roar of Nazi German closer. The first mine is stepped on killing almost everyone bombers was heard. He tried to run but as in a 10m radius. I throw some mustard gas and watch the the bombs were falling but a bomb went off soldiers drop to their feet. Hundreds of soldiers charge into right by him launching a piece of steel the base none of them getting close enough before I shoot shrapnel towards him, hitting him in the them down. All of the explosions have gone off in a chain head nearly killing him. He was knocked reaction killing several of the soldiers. Before I could take unconscious and was in the hospital for a one more shot I have been shot myself…I fall back and long time. His family feared he was not look into the sky knowing that I’ve finally helped out. coming home. One day the military let him out and finally sent him home. He lived many years after the war was won, he wrote a book about his time spent in the military Only an Erk with the Thunderbirds. He died Land of the free, happy in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. I will albecause of the brave ways look up to my uncle Irv Hundeby, the small town veteran.
‘Lest We Forget’
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by Maxton
by John
We landed in Normandy, where the fighting was beyond my worst nightmares. As the air flashed with bullets, all that was on my mind was that I had to stay alive but not only for my country but for my wife Helen, little girl Patsy, little boy Eugene & the new baby that I had yet to meet. As dangerous as it was, and as focused as I was, I couldn’t help but think of what I had left behind in Canada. My energetic little boy and I loved working together on the farm. He had a passion for working with animals. Every morning he would help me feed the chickens; he always gave his favourite rooster, who he named Chicky, an extra handful of seeds to eat. My daughter was a little free spirit, always a happy, kind little girl. She was always wearing her dress up clothes; which I think she wore more than her actual clothing. She enjoyed playing in the mud but her favourite thing on the farm was the horses. She loved being around them and whenever she got the opportunity she would sit on them bareback. She would hold onto the horses’ mane while I led her around a small part of the pasture and she would yell “giddy up horsy let’s go!!!” One of the children’s favourite thing to do together as a family was in the winter time, when we hook up the horses to the sled and go for a sleigh ride. We would always bundle up in all of our warm clothes and go sing Christmas carols to our neighbours. When the time came for me to say good bye to my family, I gave them all a sweet kiss and told them to never forget about all the fun times we had with each other. I told my little boy not just to feed Chicky, but that he couldn’t forget about the other chickens as well. I told my sweet little girl that as soon as I returned I would take her on a special trail ride, just me and her. I kissed my wife and told her that I will always love her and that I will be home soon enough to meet our precious child. Walking down our gravel laneway with my bag over my shoulder and turning around, waving goodbye and blowing them all a final kiss was heartbreaking. However, the hardest thing was leaving my beautiful wife and knowing that I might not ever be able to meet my new baby.
We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them.
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ow! Our school has been a busy hive of activity for the month of October and beyond! We have been involved in many wonderful activities and events that has allowed for well-rounded learning in a variety of fields. October was a special month for celebrating, donning costumes, treats and a little bit of scariness too! We enjoyed our first hot meal of the month and were treated to Halloween pumpkin carving, a costume parade, cooperative games and yummy delights! With some cautious excitement, we toured the Terror in the Trees and were relieved to have made it out the other side! We were very happy to receive some goodies afterwards and would like to thank PLCSA for this special indulgence! Much of this school excitement could only take place with the help of volunteer parents and we thank them for their gift of time! “Celebrating Each Student” was this year’s theme for Education Week which took place October 18th – 24th. We celebrated with some wonderful occurrences: Book Poetry in which the students made a poem using the titles of books; an SCC sponsored Mug n Muffin morning where supporters drove up to the school to purchase a coffee and a muffin as they headed off to work; Bus Driver Appreciation (Shauna Lingnau) in which we sang our own lyrics to the Ritchie Valens song “Oh Donna” (Oh Shauna), presented her with magnet student pictures for her bus and two phenomenally decorated parent made cakes. It was a fun week with unique happenings to celebrate Education Week. Our students were fortunate to attend a couple of entertaining and engaging theatrical performances in Saskatoon (Beyond the Night Sky) and Vanscoy (Kids on the Block) which complemented our arts and health education curriculum nicely and also provided interesting discussion afterwards on our bus rides back to the school. Pike Lake School has begun the Little Green Thumbs growing program and we are enthusiastically excited about it! We have planted our seeds and have seen them sprout in less than a week! We even planted a mystery seed and will watch it grow to solve the mystery of what kind of plant it is. Although it is an intense undertaking, we are looking forward to nurturing and eventually harvesting some of the vegetables we expect to produce. The Grade 3/4 class learned how to plant tulips and daffodils in the outside flower bed and will have to patiently wait until spring to see the blooming results of their efforts. Although we have worms in our outdoor composter, we are going to be feeding some worms in our indoor vermicomposting container. It is great to be able to show the students how quickly or slowly the food waste is broken down by the worms and how we can use the nutrient rich fertilizer for our outdoor garden box. Our school was once again fortunate to have the Westmount Community School “Let’s Lead – Nikanetan” program participants lead us on a very active Gym Blast! We had so much fun last year that this year we invited the students from K-4 at Vanscoy School to come join us! What a blast it was as we played a variety of games that encouraged us to use different skills not just our physical abilities! There was lots of cooper-
ation, team work and just plain fun as we powered up the energy levels of all the participants and staff! Our special thanks to teacher Chris Clark who brought his Grade 8 class of learning leaders to practice their team leadership skills with our youngsters. It was truly a cooperative afternoon that allowed everyone to win in so many ways! We are proud and happy to report that our school raised $855.00 for the Terry Fox Foundation. We had a most wonderful fall day for our walk that included quite a number of parents and guardians who joined our Annual Terry Fox School Run. Although we didn’t raise enough funds to have the staff “go jump in the lake” we certainly earned an ice cream party and one hour of free play! Each student who brought a donation was entered into a draw for a Terry Fox t-shirt. This year, Robert T. was the lucky recipient in the draw for this t-shirt. We would like to thank everyone in our community who contributed to this worthy organization and all they stand for in the research for finding a cure for cancer. On Wednesday, November 4th our school will be holding our annual assembly to honor our Canadian Veterans and Peacekeepers. This assembly is open to the public as well as to our school families and will commence at 10:50 a.m. We hope to see you there to help us honor those who have fought in all the wars and to those who are currently helping with peacekeeping efforts. Luck will have it that on Friday, November 13th our students will be presented with their first report card for this academic year. Parents will have the ability to discuss their child’s progress at two interview nights on November 18th and 19th. Interviews are always a great opportunity to get an in depth look at how well the school year is developing for your child. We look forward to seeing all of our parents there! So as you can see, our school has been humming with much learning and activity! These next months will be gearing up as we prepare for our Christmas concert and all the goings-on that come with the closing of the year.
Delisle Elementary School Thanks the Perpetual Supporters of our Breakfast Program ! Delisle Co-op Delisle Credit Union RM Review - Shelley & Ken Sowter Delisle Senior Centre Phipps & Rempel Denture Clinic Colborn Farms Schumacher Farms Back 40 Embroidery Cobb’s Bakery Agrium Inc. Donations for October Janet Norrie Lori Neault Connie Schnitzler Sebastion & Sophia T. Brent & Sharon Gessell
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can't believe October is almost done! The weather has been amazing and we have enjoyed the outdoors as much as we can. To celebrate Thanksgiving, the students made turkeys and on the feathers, we wrote what they were thankful for. Once we finished with Thanksgiving, we moved on to Halloween. For Number 2 day, the 3-year olds made bats and for Orange Day, both groups will practice using scissors to cut orange paper and glue to a pumpkin shape. These will help us decorate the room for our Halloween party! The 4-year olds have been learning their shapes...we've done 4 out of 8 already, and hopefully as we continue, they will remember what all the shapes are called. Our Halloween Party is on October 27th so both groups can celebrate together. I can't wait to see their costumes, although they've been telling me about them for quite some time now! To finish off the month, the 4-year olds are here the day before Halloween so we will be exploring all we can about ghosts. In November, the 3's are only here for 3 classes, so along with the number 3 and the colour brown, we are having our pictures taken by McMaster Photography. They took our pictures last year and do such a fantastic job! The 4's will finish off their shapes theme and move onto a health unit. We will also start practicing our Christmas songs (although I hate to be thinking about Christmas when Halloween isn't even here yet!). That's all for this month. Keep enjoying the great weather while you can! November 3-year old days: 3, 17, 24 November 4-year old days: 3, 6, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 Colour: brown Number: 3 Submitted by Wendy Schoonbaert
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e will include a few things we have done so far in our school. First, we had two men come to our school from Wa Wa Shriners to teach us about burn safety and how to keep ourselves safe from any harm. This year, we harvested our garden that our school has been growing since last year. We used the vegetables grown in our pitas for our Hot Meal and Farm Dress-up Day. We had a musician, Boris Sichon come to our school. He travels the world to learn to play different instruments. He showed us his collection of over 400 unique and original instruments from all over the world. We had grilled cheese for our hot meal with fall color and crazy hair being the dress up theme on October 21. It was fun and we enjoyed the delicious meal! One exciting thing that has started is our Breakfast Program! It includes a choice of two bigger items on Tuesday and Thursday and then a choice of one smaller item on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We still encourage the kids to eat at home as this is only a snack. Grade 6 volleyball has started every Tuesday at noon. Here are a few updates our school has had. We have some new novels in our school library that may interest you. We’ve got some wagons for bringing our sand toys in and out of the school, so it makes the grade 3’s job easier. Our school recently got new computers that can adjust height and direction to help us be more comfortable while using them. Here are a few things coming up at our school. If your child’s picture didn’t come out exactly like you wanted them (because we know it happens sometimes), picture retakes are on October 27. Halloween Spirit Day is on October 30! You are free to dress up, however, no masks or any scary things because it could scare the younger kids in our school. Thank you! We will be having Parent/Teacher Interviews on October 29. Times will be set up closer to the date using a new on-line booking system. We have decided to interview a class each month and we’ve chosen Grade 1’s this time. Enjoy! The Grade 1’s have lots of songs to help them to remember the tricky word strategies that help when they are reading. In math, they are learning how to count by 2's and 5's. That will help with multiplication later on. They are also learning how to pick a just-right spot for them for when they are reading. They also have classroom jobs to do to help keep their class clean and tidy and teach responsibility. The Grade 1 classroom is a very busy place. Submitted by Alex B. and Allie H.
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MLA REPORT
Randyy Weekes, Weekes, MLA MLA Biggar ggar Constituency Constituency Office Office 106 - 3rd West, 3rd Ave. Ave. West, Av Biggar, Biggar iggar,, SK S0K 0M0 Toll To oll Free: Free: 1-877-948-4880 Phone: Phone: 1-306-948-4880 Fax: 1-306-948-4882
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October 22, 2015 Legislation for Farmland Ownership to be Introduced Our government understands that for many people, farmland is not just an asset. It is a connection to our history and who we are as people. Farmers and ranchers want the opportunity to own the land they farm and we’re making changes that will work to keep farmland accessible. The majority of those who participated in our farmland ownership survey voiced support for making pensions and large investment trusts ineligible to purchase farmland, and limiting the ownership of farmland to Canadian residents and 100 per cent Canadian-owned corporations. Our government is introducing amendments that will clarify who can own farmland and will provide the Farm Land Security Board (FLSB) with more authority to enforce the Act. Following passage of the legislation and regulations, the new rules are expected to come into effect by the New Year.
Wildfire Review Underway
Increases in wholesale trade are a good sign that Saskatchewan's economy is diversified and resilient. While there is no doubt these are challenging times for resource-based economies, we have reason to be confident that the diversity of our economy will help us continue to create jobs and opportunities.
Province Launches Powerful Campaign Against Sexual Violence and Abuse
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This campaign encourages everyone to be a voice to stop abuse, including when to intervene and stop inappropriate behaviour. A new video with a powerful message demonstrates everyone’s responsibility to intervene in situations where someone is at risk of, or experiencing, sexual violence or abuse. For information on where to go for help in Saskatchewan if you are, or know someone who is, a victim of sexual violence and abuse, visit saskatchewan.ca/whowillyouhelpsk.
The province has launched a comprehensive review of the wildfire response that will be based on three main factors, including an internal operations review, meeting with northern leaders, northern emergency management teams and industry, and an online survey for the public.
Residents have until Sunday to submit nominations for the next recipients of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit – the province’s highest honour. Established in 1985, the Order of Merit recognizes excellence, achievement and contributions to the social, cultural and economic well-being of the province.
Saskatchewan residents can access the survey online at saskatchewan.ca/haveyoursay. Written submissions and letters will also be accepted. The deadline for submissions and online survey completion is December 15, 2015.
Any current or former long-term resident of the province who is a Canadian citizen may be nominated. Groups and organizations are ineligible, along with sitting members of Parliament, the Legislature or judiciary. Learn more at saskatchewan.ca/honoursawards.
Saskatchewan is leading the nation in wholesale trade with record gains in the month of August. Saskatchewan’s wholesale trade reached a record $2.3 billion in August, an increase of 12.9 per cent (seasonally adjusted) on a year-over-year basis and up 9.3 per cent from July.
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The Government of Saskatchewan continues to address the issue of sexual violence and abuse through the #WhoWillYouHelpSK public awareness campaign. This campaign calls on all citizens to value and protect people, particularly vulnerable women and girls, who are at risk of violence and abuse.
Wildfires were responsible for an unprecedented emergency situation in Saskatchewan this past summer. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries or lives lost, and property damage was limited. Now, it’s important to listen to those most affected and see if we can make improvements.
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ost of the focus of variable rate fertilizer applications is on nitrogen. However there is evidence that we may not always achieve the desired result from these applications if phosphorus (P) is limiting in parts of the field. Researchers at Northeast Agriculture Research Foundation (NARF) conducted a project starting in 2013 to correct the areas with a low test for phosphorus with large one time applications of 12-51-0 fertilizer. These treatments would then be followed by the normal annual application across the entire field. The criteria used to determine the fertilizer applications was that fields testing less than 8 ppm P would receive 300 pounds per acre of fertilizer, zones testing from 9 to 11 ppm P would receive 150 pounds per acre, and zones with more than 15 ppm would not receive any additional fertilizer. These treatments would be compared to adjacent untreated strips on a field scale.
Can High Rates of Fertilizer P be used to Correct Low P Zones in Variable Rate Fields ?
Data was available from 2 fields, Field 2 and Field 5. Field 2 had areas with available P levels of 3 to 10 ppm and as a result 200 pounds per acre of 1251-0 fertilizer was applied. Field 5 had 300 pounds per acre of fertilizer applied to it. These applications were completed in 2013. Soil test results in the treatments in the spring of 2014 showed that all the treatment zones had available soil P levels above 15 ppm. Average yield in the treated zone of Field 2 was 2.4 bu. per acre above the check. The range of yields for this treatment was 26.8 bu. per acre to 71.3 bu. per acre while the range in the untreated check was 22.7 bu. per acre to 71.6 bu. per acre. The average yield in the treated zone of Field 5 was 4.7 bu. per acre above the yield in the untreated check. The range from minimum yield to maximum yield in the treated zone was much smaller than in the check on this field.
One of the challenges with this practice is the high cost of the initial single fertilizer application. The costs of the applications on the zones in these 2 fields were $65.79 and 101.70 per acre respectively. These fields will need similar yield responses for the next 2 to 3 years to recover the cost of the single large application made in 2013. Initial indications are that this practice of single large applications of P fertilizer has merit for areas of fields testing low in P. One of the challenges is whether the yield increase is consistent over a span of a couple of years. This project will continue to measure yield responses to confirm that the yield response is ongoing. For the full report on this trial look for the ADOPT demonstration report #20120361 under Research on the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture website at www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca .
Food for Thought The (Milk) Fat is in the Fire
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he Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been agreed to, and Canada after being a late comer to the table has signed on. Among the more contentious items for Canada were the supply managed dairy and poultry sectors and the automotive parts industry. Both have been bought off by the Harper government so that agreement could be achieved.
The benefits to Canada’s position as an exporting nation are obvious. To have equal access to 40% of the world trade, in particular the Japanese market will be a real boost to Saskatchewan’s export position. As for the supply managed industries they will face a creeping increase in competition for their products. As for the promises of financial assistance to the
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supply managed industries, don’t hold your breath. We only have to look to Newfoundland that had similar promises for their fishermen in the face of agreement for a free trade deal with the European Union; that has yet to materialize. The outcome is quite clear. The disappearance of the smaller dairy units will accelerate whether there is support for supply management, or not. At some point the government of the day is going to have to bite the bullet and resolve the problem of the high value of quota. The promise to protect the supply managed industries is a bit like the old adage of, “I will still respect you in the morning.” Opinions expressed here are those of the author.
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he 2015 growing season was very dry in much of the west half of the province. In some areas little or no hay has been cut. Many of the annual crops are not going to yield well or contain a lot of second growth and weeds. Major hailstorms have also damaged annual crops in some areas. Thus many producers are opting to cut annual crops as greenfeed to use as winter feed. Green-feed has traditionally been cut from oats and barley cereal grains but it may also be salvaged from non-traditional sources like canola, durum wheat, spring wheat or canary seed. In addition to green-feed many producers may also be buying hay to add to the winter feed supply. All of the above will make for a very variable winter feed supply. To manage this variability, producers should test their winter feed supply to determine its nutritional value. Feed test information is useful to design a balanced ration that meets cow requirements based on the stage of production. Feed testing can also prevent over feeding, and more importantly, under feeding of the cow herd. Each type of forage should be submitted for a feed test. For instance, if a producer harvests an alfalfa/grass mixed stand, barley green-feed and durum wheat green-feed, samples from each of
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these fields should be collected and submitted for feed analysis separately. Also within the same forage crop if there were big changes in weather or crop stage conditions during cutting and baling, separate feed tests should be taken. When submitting forage samples for feed testing, it is important to collect a sample that is representative of the forage supply. A hay probe is the best tool to use to collect forage samples. A hay probe allows for a cross section of the bale to be sampled, collecting both stems and leaves. Collect a single sample from approximately 20 bales from the same field or lot. Combine the probe core samples into one composite sample for analysis. When sampling large round bales, samples should be collected on the round side from the lower half of the bale, where there is a minimal amount of weathering. Hay probes are available for use from each Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Regional Office at no charge. When submitting the forage sample, take the time to describe the forage properly. For example, a description of “70 % brome grass, 30 % alfalfa” or “barley green-feed” provides greater detail than “hay”. Choosing the most appropriate feed analysis is important. A standard forage quality test provides information on
moisture, energy, fiber and mineral content. Feed test results are reported on an “as fed” and a “dry matter” basis. Dry matter basis means that all the moisture has been removed, which is important when comparing nutrient content between forages or other feed ingredients. If the feed has been put up in the fall after a killing frost, nitrates may be an issue. A feed test will show if there are nitrates in the feed and what level of nitrates are present. Feed containing nitrates can still be fed, but only at levels that are safe for the animals. Therefore it is important to know what levels, if any, are in the feed. To help keep records on all these different hay and green-feed crops and their harvest details pick up a Saskatchewan Hay Harvest Challenge Handbook from any Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Regional Office. These handbooks have short bullets of information about forage harvest, as well as several pages to keep track of harvest conditions during the feed harvest. After you have your feed test results, use the entry form in the handbook to enter the hay harvest challenge for a chance to win the grand prize of a $1000.00 shopping spree at any Peavey Mart or one of four $250.00 forage analysis vouchers at Central Testing Laboratories.
Sixth Annual Canadian Forage and Grassland Association Conference Canadian Forage in the International Year of Soils: Capture the Intensity! (Saskatoon, October 26, 2015) –The Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association (CFGA) will host members and guests from across Canada at its sixth annual conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, November 17-19, 2015. The theme of the event capitalizes on the United Nations Food and Agricultural Association’s appointment of 2015 as the International Year of Soils – Canadian Forage in the International Year of Soils: Capture the Intensity! The event will highlight the contributions of the Canadian forage sector to agricultural ecosystem health, and celebrate innovations in the sector that
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everal motor vehicle accidents have occurred recently on Highway 7 that serve as an important reminder to our community about the risks we face while traveling our roads. Regardless of your own vehicle (whether brand new or 50 years old), your SGI plate provides basic coverage only with minimum legal requirements for liability insurance and basic injury benefits. In fact, SGI Auto Fund has not increased the plate provided liability limit of only $200,000 since 1985! Liability is when you're determined to be responsible for causing an accident, which results in property damage or injury to others. Liability means taking responsibility for your actions when you're to blame. You need to purchase an insurance "package policy" or automobile extension policy to protect your family and your finances. With an auto package policy you can increase your liability limits, enhance your injury benefits coverage, lower your deductibles, have coverage for rental vehicles, repair glass or stone chips and even replace a brand new vehicle without depreciation. Regardless of No Fault insurance legislation in Saskatchewan, you can still be sued for an accident that is your fault in any province/country without No Fault legislation (such as Alberta), if you damage property such as hitting a building or a train, force a commercial truck off the highway, or if the other injured driver's lost income or medical costs were not fully covered by the basic plate injury insurance. For example, if you injure a high-salaried person in a collision and must pay to supplement their lost income. With an auto package policy, your family members are financially protected from injury and loss no matter what insurance the other driver has. For instance, if
you are in an accident with a driver who is under-insured, intoxicated (has no insurance!) or simply forgot to renew their plates. Family Security, a part of your auto policy, protects you and the ones you love with benefit limits up to $2,000,000. Your policy also provides higher injury and death benefits including replacement income, education allowance and funeral expenses. Mooney Agencies recommends a minimum $2,000,000 limit for Liability including Family Security, which typically costs under $5 per month (or $46 per year)! Note you may need higher liability limits if you travel outside Saskatchewan (such as Alberta, where automobile claims with injuries often result in higher settlements). If you operate a motor vehicle in the USA, we strongly recommend a minimum $5,000,000 liability limit. SGI Canada recently introduced a "Journey" option that you can add to your existing annual Auto Pak policy for those planning a vacation, which offers a 30 day coverage bundle including $5,000,000 liability and $2,000 loss of use limits (this solution is great for those renting a vehicle in USA). SGI Canada also offers a multi-vehicle discount if you insure more than one vehicle on the same Auto Pak policy. Contact Mooney Agencies to discuss an automobile policy tailored to your needs. Winter is coming! Landry Klapwijk Follow Mooney Agencies on Facebook for insurance advice and exciting contests @ facebook.com/mooneyagencies
What’s going on? Plain and simple, the creaks stem from wear and tear. Each step is made up of a few parts: the tread (the piece you walk on); two or more supports, called stringers (one on each side and sometimes one in the middle, under the step); and a riser (the panel that extends up from one tread to the next). Over time, constant usage—along with wood's natural expansion and contraction from changes in temperature and humidity—can cause nails and screws to move, and walking across the loose spots makes them creak, says home inspector Frank Lesh. What to do Tighten up the creaky areas with reinforcements. "If you can access the underside of the stairs, you can glue shims between the treads and the stringers in the creaky spots," says Lesh. If you don't have access, you'll have to screw down from the tread into the stringer. Use a stud finder to locate the middle stringer, if that's where the creak is coming from. For screws that stay concealed, try the Squeeeeek No More floor-repair kit ($24, amazon.com).
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least 2½ inches long. "This will tighten up the hinge, and the door to the wood framing behind the jamb, so it functions properly."
4. I See an Orange Hue in the Bathtub— After I've Just Cleaned It. What’s going on? If you scrubbed the tub with bleach, the chemical has reacted with the cast iron under the porcelain veneer, leaving an orange tint, says cleaning expert Brian Sansoni. What to do Treat the stain with a nonchlorine-bleach product, such as Clorox 2 or hydrogen peroxide. The oxidizing action will neutralize the stain. In the future, don't use bleach to clean the tub. Instead, use white vinegar or a bleach- free commercial bathroom cleaner.
5. Our Windows Rattle and Whistle. What’s going on? You may have loose window sashes (the frames that hold the glass) or poor weather stripping around the sashes, and this allows the windows to move back and forth when it's windy or during changes in pressure between inside and out.
What’s going on? If you have an over- the-range microwave, the vent may be powering on automatically when you're producing a lot of heat or steam on the cooktop below, says Chris Zeisler of RepairClinic.com. Another possibility: "The cooling fan inside the microwave is starting up because a switch inside the door has been damaged," says Zeisler.
What to do "Check the condition of the weather stripping and trim that holds the sashes in place, and replace any that's damaged or missing," says Manfredini. If the window wriggles even when it's latched, you may also need a new lock, says Lesh. You can find a lock at any hardware store, and the spooky sound effects should stop.
What to do If it's the vent situation, there's no fix—this is a safety feature. If it's the cooling fan that's turning on, you'll need to call an appliance technician to replace the door switch. (Microwave work can be dangerous if you don't have experience.) Going forward, take care to close the door gently to avoid damage. 3. One of Our Doors Won't Stay Open. What’s going on? Over time, the screws holding a door to its hinges can loosen, causing the door to hang out of plumb. The off-kilter weight slowly pulls the door closed. What to do Hold a level against the outer vertical edge of the door, says home-improvement expert Lou Manfredini. "The bubble in the vial of the level will tell you which way the door has to move so it hangs correctly," he says. Remove a screw from the hinge that's loose (top or bottom), and replace it with a screw that's at
6. We Hear Banging or Knocking Sounds Inside the Walls. What’s going on? "A loud sound inside the walls is sometimes called "water hammer," " says Lesh. "It happens when there's too much air in the water system, which can be caused by a number of things, from a problem in the well pump or a leak in a pipe to a malfunction of the water-treatment system." Another possibility is that the clamps that hold long runs of pipes in place inside the walls have come loose, so pipes are knocking against the framing structure as water rushes through. What to do It's easy to eliminate water hammer by draining the pipes to get rid of the air bubbles causing the banging, so it's worthwhile to troubleshoot that first, says Lesh. "Turn off the main water valve, where
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the water comes into the house," he says. "Next, turn on all the faucets and flush the toilets until there's no water running out of them or into them. Then turn off the faucets and turn the water main back on." Still hear knocking? It's time to call a plumber. Your problem may be pipes coming loose from their fasteners, which is a tricky fix and can involve opening up a wall.
7. I Hear Running Water When Nothing Is Turned on. What’s going on? "Most of the time, this is the result of a leaking toilet valve," says plumbing pro Chuck White. "Water is running into the overflow tube—a small vertical pipe that controls the passage of water from tank to bowl—so you hear it running and then refilling." What to do "First, on each toilet, adjust the fill valve [the mechanism with an arm attached to a float, located on the left side of the tank]. Do this by tightening or loosening the screw on top of the vertical tube connected to the fill valve; then flush. You want the water level about a half-inch below the overflow tube," says Manfredini. "If this doesn't solve the problem, replace the flapper valve [sold at hardware stores]. Turn off the water to the toilet, unscrew or snap the old flapper from its hinges, and insert the new one." Look for us in the next issue…ask us a question…we will be happy to answer it for you! Jocelyne Petryshyn Broker/Owner RE/MAX Shoreline Realty 305 Sask. Ave.W. Outlook,Sk. 1-306-867-8380 Office 1-306-831-9968 Mobile
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eports were heard from each of the groups in attendance. The Seniors Club were holding a pie and coffee afternoon on October 23rd. The 4-H has 20 members this year and 11 projects. The Ag Society postponed their UFO night and will be hosting a Turkey Bingo on November 14th. Bowbusters is gearing up for their JOP season starting November 16th and will be holding a Steak Night Fundraiser on November 4th. Minor hockey has registered all kids with Delisle as their numbers were too low for full teams. The Shiverdome committee is having another 50/50 raffle, watch for ticket around town, they are also looking for new members. At the annual general meeting, Robb McGill was appointed as President. Bonnie Ross remains as Vice-President and Tracy
Vanscoy ATV Rally Draws 250 Riders
Williams-Duerr as Secretary. Thanks to everyone who came out and those who are new to the board. The ATV Rally was a huge success with over 250 riders and over $6500 raised for hall bathroom renovations. The fall supper served 250 dinners and was a great night. The Halloween party is on the 31st for all the kids. If you would like to see programming or events, please come to our monthly meetings, or let us know. Upcoming Dates: Halloween Party – October 31st, Vanscoy Arena Public Meeting - November 4th at the Vanscoy Circle Hall. Next meeting is 7:30pm November 25th at the Senior Centre. Everyone is invited to attend, we are always looking for new members. Follow us on Facebook at Vanscoy Community Recreation Board.
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Monday, Mond ay, Nov 30, 2015 7:00pm 7:00pm Vanscoy Senior Centre open This meeting is o pen to al alll residents of the followi ollowin ng communities: Pike Lake, Corman Park, Deli lisle, sle, Asquith and and Van Vansco scoy as well as any outlyin ing g community mi min nded people people who would lliike to become involved. Th This is is is your ur comm mmu munity org rgan aniz ization. We are always looking fo for new ideas and project rojectss that the Agriculture Society could sup support. port. In In the past few years we have supported: 1) Turkey Bingo 2) Quilt Wo hop p Worksho 3) Knitting Workshop 4) Peren rennial nial Exchange 5) Grade 12 Bu Burs rsar ary y 6) Summer Agricultural Fair, Gymkhana and Light Horse Show 7) Progressive A Agr griculture Safety Day
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n Saturday, October 10th the sun rose on a beautiful fall day and 250 ATV riders invaded the Village of Vanscoy for a day or riding and hitting some mud! Many thanks to all the farmers that allowed us access to their land so that we could host our ATV Rally. The Vanscoy Community Recreation Board’s hall committee were busy getting all the plans together for the day and making sure everything ran smoothly. Our volunteers were out the week before prepping the course and putting signage up for the riders. Other volunteers were prepping food for the breakfast, hotdog lunch and chili supper. In total we had about 25-30 volunteers that helped our event reach some great
goals. We would like to thank them all for their time and effort and look
buns and Doritos were served for supper at the hall.
forward to working with them all again. It was a busy day that started early for many. A delicious pancake breakfast was served to about 140 people with sausage from Vanscoy Meats and pancakes from P&H Milling Group. All registered riders enjoyed hotdogs from Maple Leaf and bottled water at the half way point. Over 100 bowls of homemade chili with
We had a 50/50 draw, 4 raffle draws, and over 120 door prizes with the main door prize being a smoker from Cabella’s. Thanks to our sponsors who donated the raffle prizes from FFUN Motor Group, South East Farms of Florida, Mooney Agencies and Mr. Lyons. Some of our door prizes were from Thomas Fresh, Cervus Equipment, Mad Mechanics, Transall Group of
Companies, Quadrus, Potash Corp, Imagine That Media, Proactive Plumbing & Heating and soo many more. The Vanscoy ATV Rally was a huge success. We were able to add over $6500 to our donated and fundraised hall washroom budget, which now sits over $15,000. We still have more fundraising to do so please watch for more fundraising events or stop by the Village office to make a donation. We are fortunate to have so many people support this cause and are excited to make some great changes for our community! Thanks to everyone who came out to help and to ride in our event, it was a great day. Submitted by Bonnie Ross
Asquith Boy Raises Money for Breast Cancer
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y 11 year old son Eric Woodley just did some fundraising in Asquith for the C95 breast cancer marathon. He is the local news paper boy and one morning, a few weeks ago, he heard them talking on the radio about the marathon. My mom (his grandma) is a breast cancer survivor. 11 years ago she was diagnosed and was able to beat it. Just recently she was diagnosed with a different type of cancer, Eric thought of her and wanted to raise this money for grandma. Unfortunately Eric’s
grandma is not the only one in their family that was diagnosed with breast cancer. We have 6 people in our family. 5 have beat it, and one was taken from us. Eric wanted to do what he could yo help. He went door to door asking for donations explaining his story and he decorated a donation can that was placed at the Britannia Restaurant in Asquith. All together Eric raised $271.50 ! Thank you to everyone that helped Eric! Submitted by Amanda Woodley
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November 1 Sunday Daylight Savings Time Ends
November 6 Friday 10:45am Remembrance Day Service Lord Asquith School
November 10 Tuesday 7:30pm Village of Vanscoy Council Meeting Vanscoy
November 18 Wednesday 7:00pm Delisle Recreation Board Meeting Delisle Recreation Office
November 1 Sunday 11am - 4pm Fairfield Craft & Bake Sale 103 Fairmont Court, Saskatoon
November 6 Friday 5:30pm Community Players Performance Delisle Town Hall
November 11 Wednesday Remembrance Day
November 18 Wednesday 7:30pm Village of Milden Council Meeting Milden
November 3 Tuesday 12:00pm Delisle Interagency Meeting Delisle Senior Centre
November 7 Saturday 10am-3pm November 11 Wednesday 10:30am November 19 Thursday 4:00pm Remembrance Day Service Fall Craft Sale School Community Council Meeting Delisle Town Hall Asquith Senior Centre Delisle Elementary School
November 4 Wednesday 10:45am Remembrance Day Service Vanscoy School
November 7 Saturday 5:30pm Community Players Performance Delisle Town Hall
November 11 Wednesday 10:45am November 20 Friday 3pm - 7pm Remembrance Day Service California Dried Fruit & Nut Sale Asquith Seniors Hall Outlook Heritage Centre
November 4 Wednesday 10:45am Remembrance Day Service Pike Lake School
November 8 Sunday 1:30pm Community Players Performance Delisle Town Hall
November 12 Thursday 9:00am RM of Montrose Council Meeting Donavon
November 21 Saturday Basketball Camp Pike Lake
November 4 Wednesday 1:00pm RM of Harris Council Meeting Harris
November 9 - 11 NO SCHOOL
November 14 Saturday 6:00pm Bowbusters Archery Steak Night Long Brach, Saskatoon
November 21 Saturday 7:00pm Vanscoy ELC Ladies Night Vanscoy Circle Hall
November 4 Wednesday 7:00pm Legion Remembrance Day Tea Delisle Composite School
November 10 Tuesday 9:00am RM of Vanscoy Council Meeting Vanscoy
November 14 Saturday 7:00pm Turkey Bingo Vanscoy Circle Hall
November 25 Wednesday 7:00pm Vanscoy Recreation Board Meeting Vanscoy Circle hall
November 4 Wednesday 7:00pm Village of Harris Council Meeting Harris
November 10 Tuesday 10:00am Nurses Visit Delisle Senior Centre
November 15 Sunday 5:30pm Autumn Pasta Dinner Pike Lake Community Hall
November 27 Friday Deadline for Submissions to December RM Review
November 4 Wednesday 7:00pm November 10 Tuesday 10am-12:30 November 17 Tuesday 6:30pm Town of Asquith Council Meeting Flu Shot Clinic School Community Council Meeting Asquith Harris Community Centre Lord Asquith School
November 29 Sunday 10am-4pm Craft Sale Pike Lake Community Hall
November 4 Wednesday 7:30pm Vanscoy Public Rink Meeting Vanscoy Circle Hall
November 10 Tuesday 7:00pm Town of Delisle Council Meeting Delisle
November 17 Tuesday 7:30pm Village of Perdue Council Meeting Perdue
November 30 Monday 7:00pm Vanscoy Ag Society AGM Vanscoy Senior Centre
November 5 Thursday 10:45am Remembrance Day Service Delisle Composite School
November 10 Tuesday 7:30pm Village of Kinley Council Meeting Kinley
November 18 Wednesday 6:00pm Potluck Supper Delisle Senior Centre
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Robin’s Nest Cafe Vanscoy 306-931-6996
Watkins - Anne Plummer 725 Valley Rd 306-382-1284 Cindy the Tupperware Lady 306-683-0986/403-548-4668
Sew Kleen Hydro-vacing & Septic Asquith 306-283-4406
RE/MAX Shoreline Realty Jocelyne Petryshyn - Owner Outlook 306-867-8380
Garden / Yard
Housewares
Starlings Septic Services Delisle 306-493-2241
One Percent Realty Sue Stene REALTOR Delisle 306-370-6306
The Pink Chair Delisle 306-493-2266
Health
Link’s Backhoe & Skidsteer Delisle 306-222-9737
KBM Earthmoving Vanscoy 306-867-3770 Klassen Trenching Delisle 306-493-7579 Link’s Backhoe & Skidsteer Delisle 306-222-9737
Self-Storage
Mowing Delisle 306-361-6343
Great North Storage Company Delisle 306-202-8140
Stobbe’s Backhoe Service Grandora 306-668-4289
www.greatnorthstoragecompany.ca
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$60/Year Classifieds
$20/Month Call the RM Review at 306-668-1312 or visit our website www.rmreview.net
L’IL BIT OF COUNTRY Antiques & Collectibles
Gifts, Memorabilia & so much more Come In, See What’s New & Old
1st St. W, Delisle Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom Suite for Rent $1,500/m furnished $1,200 unfurnished Utilities/Cable Incl. Deck off living room for BBQ NP, NS Please call 306 - 931 - 2153
Short Term Accommodations
Farm / Acreage / Ranch / Recreation Buying? / Selling? Sask. Land Sales
Room for Rent
Coldwell Banker
$200/week
ResCom Realty Real Estate Specialist
Please Text 306 - 220 - 5459
TOM NEUFELD 306-260-7838 katneufeld@sasktel.net
For Sale Afghan Kits, hundreds of balls of wool, unfinished crochet projects For more information call after 4:00pm
306 - 493 - 2426
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