SE Trader Express - Dec. 30, 2011

ࠖ࠯ࡄ࠳ ࡂ࠽࠽ ࠻ࡃ࠱࠶ ࠴ࡃ࠼ ࡂ࠶࠷ࡁ ࠑ࠶ࡀ࠷ࡁࡂ࠻࠯ࡁࠍ

Like us on

For weekly specials

ࠥ࠳ ࠶࠯ࡄ࠳ ࠯ ࡅ࠷࠲࠳ ࡁ࠳࠺࠳࠱ࡂ࠷࠽࠼ ࠽࠴ ࠰࠯࠱࠹ ࡀ࠳ࡁࡂࡁߺ ࡁ࠾࠽ࡀࡂࡁ ࠷࠼࠸ࡃࡀࡇ ࠰ࡀ࠯࠱࠳ࡁ ࠯࠼࠲ ࡅ࠯࠺࠹࠷࠼࠵ ࠯࠷࠲ࡁ߯

2ULL )YHJL

HENDERS DRUGS

>YPZ[ )YHJL

9 am - 9 pm Monday to Friday, 9 am - 6 pm Saturday, 12 noon - 4 pm Sundays & Holidays

SOUTHEAST SASKATCHEWAN’S FREE DISTRIBUTION PAPER

SOUTHEAST TRADER

EXPRESS Cont. Circulation - 9,239

www.estevanmercury.ca

Looking for a job?

See pages 18 - 19

Friday, December 30, 2011

Winter’s Beauty Aboriginal Storytelling “Tobacco was given to us, and we use it to put down as an offering”

3

Music Tuesday Schools took part in Music Tuesday at ECS in May *

FLYER CHECK

6

This week's entry into the 2011 front page photo contest was submitted by Stacy Brandon. If you would like to submit a photo email it to editor@estevanmercury.ca. The winner will receive a digital SLR camera. Please ensure that when sending photos they are sent at the highest possible resolution. Contest sponsored by:

• Co-op • Sears • Menards

• Staples • Sobeys

9

Senchuk Ford Sales Ltd. “Your Home of After Sales Service”

118 Souris Ave. N., Estevan • 634-3696

Toll Free: 1-877-880-9094 (sales) • 1-877-883-2576 (service) E-mail: sales@senchuk.com • www.senchukford.ca

Rural Only • Pizza Hut

Page 2

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

2011 – A Year In Review January 2011

The City of Estevan is calling on groups or individuals to take the reins of a community garden to be set up this spring.

Lyndon Stachoski, city clerk, said after seeing and hearing about community-run gardens in other areas, they thought it was an initiative that could work in Estevan too.

This garden will be completely run by community members.

“What we’re proposing is to have people come forward with ideas,” he said, and added at this point they are starting with

a “bare canvas. If we’re restricting and dictating, then it’s not really a community thing.”

The segment of land to be used is on King Street between Chinook Bay and Hudson Road. Parts of the land have been gardened by neighbouring residents, and now it is being used as a snow dumping ground.

The City wants to open that up to any interested persons in the community and Stachoski noted 400 square feet of the property will continue to be used as a snow dump area, while the remaining 1,100 square feet are to be portioned off for the garden. How

large each plot inside those 1,100 feet would be, won’t be determined until planning starts and numbers of gardeners come in. *** Creighton Lodge continues to see support come through the doors of the retirement living complex.

The lodge received three more donations recently that will help keep the renovations coming to the aging building.

The lodge has been under the operation of a group of surrounding rural municipalities since the health region ceased operating it in the fall.

Manager Judy Pratt said Creighton Lodge is “essential” to the southeastern Saskatchewan area, and noted a lengthy waiting list for the Estevan facility.

“What we’re going to do now is update the building,” she said. “It’s an extremely old building.

The whole building needs a facelift with painting. I want to tackle the kitchen next.”

With the lodge full and people waiting to get in, Pratt said she is hoping to get some major refurbishing done to the dining hall by removing a wall and getting a lot more space to accommodate their large numbers. At the present time, there are 45 residents in Creighton Lodge.

Our 3 black & white tuxedos’, they are brothers and they were born here in June, so they are teenagers now. Ready for their forever homes, they love to have fun.

Dancers from the Drewitz School of Dance perform at the annual Robbie Burns night, celebrating the life and works of the 18th century Scottish poet.

They have already replaced $10,000 worth of windows in the building, but Pratt added there are still 106 windows, or about $52,000 worth, to be replaced. Those replacements are made as funds become available.

All new furniture for the dining area is something they are looking for.

Pratt noted the furniture in the lounge is too soft and doesn’t provide the support the residents need, so furniture is a must as it ages as well. *** It never ends for the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation.

Constantly raising money for new hospital equipment, the Foundation is setting its sights on the 2011 calendar year with a slew of new equipment purchases on the wish list.

Hospitals gather all

the funds for new equipment they can, said Roxy Blackmore, foundation director.

“Certainly, we are in a state of need. We’re no different than anywhere else.”

The hospital each year produces a wish list of necessary items it needs to continue functioning as best it can.

“The wish list isn’t just things that would be nice, but what is necessary.

With the economy affecting us all, and we’re not immune to that in Estevan.”

Blackmore noted sometimes new items come up that immediately need to be purchased, like replacing broken equipment. When it comes to these “unforeseen circumstances,” like a broken scope, she said, “You just can’t say, ‘no’ to that.”

In 2009 the Founda-

Orpheum Theatre Downtown Estevan • 24 Hr Movie Information Line • 634-2321

HUGO 3D Happy Happy New Year’s, my name is Annie. I am a female DMH tabby with a lot of orange hi-lights. I am really pretty!

I have been a mom once. I had 3 kittens right here at the humane Society.

They all found their forever homes, I wish I could find my own family.

My name is Aura, I am a 2 1/2 year old female; spayed with all my vaccinations. I’m an adorable little pouch. I like cats and other dogs. I am not sure I like all men. I am very sociable. I am just a little sweet heart!

Oh, by the way, I am a Shih Tzu Cross

Happy New Year to one and all! Hopefully it will be a wonderful year in every way for you; from the Board Staff and all our four legged, furry friends down here at the Humane Society. A special thank you to everyone who has donated to us this Christmas! Without you ‘animal lovers,’ we would not be able to operate.

The Estevan Humane Society reserves the right to refuse any adoption.

Thank you for your continued support!

634-3444

This space is sponsored by this community minded business

Hank’s Maintenance & Service Co. Ltd.

634-4872

Friday, Dec. 30th Thursday, Jan. 5th

6:30 pm Hugo will be in 2D on Wed. Jan. 4th General

New Year’s Eve th Friday, Dec. 30 Thursday, Jan. 5th

9:10 pm P.G. Coarse Language

Thank you for your patronage in 2011!

The Staff and Management wish you a Very Happy New Year!

THE THEATRE WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 31

tion bought about $300,000 worth of equipment but in 2010 equipment needs identified by department heads it topped $800,000 and about $700,000 expected in 2011. Those items include IV pumps, vital signs machine, blood pressure machine and jaundice meter, among a lengthy list of others. *** The School Community Council is feeding the future at Hillcrest Elementary School.

Though the program has been active in the school for a couple years now, only recently has support come pouring in for the lunch program. The SCC sent out its first letter to businesses in the area around Christmas, calling for financial donations to help buy food.

“The community has supported it big time,” said Tanya Vicary, a member of the SCC. “Just in the last couple weeks, we’ve got in $1,900.”

Feed the Future, the program’s theme, works so that every student in the school gets a healthy snack. Right now the snacks are every Wednesday, but the SCC wants to open that up to more days if they get enough funding to make that happen.

Vicary noted some businesses, particularly those that are part of a chain, have a policy not to give monetary donations.

She said McDonald’s doesn’t give cash donations but has pledged to give a free snack, like an apple, every third Wednesday for the rest of the year.

Nutrition among young students is one of the big issues the SCC has identified at its school.

Vicary said many students won’t bring snacks to school, and often students don’t have breakfast before attending classes. In some cases students don’t have healthy food for lunch.

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

Page 3

2011 – A Year In Review February 2011 Promoting the release of his introductory novel, an Estevan native is coming home.

Derek Donais spent the bulk of his formative years in Estevan, from the age of five to 19. Writing was already a part of his life.

“I’d experimented with writing here and there in junior and senior high school,” he told the Trader, from his home in Strathmore, Alberta. However, it wasn’t until after he’d finished his master’s degree at the University of Regina that he realized, “I could actually organize and write something longer than a single essay.

“Like a lot of other things, I was a late bloomer with my writing.”

His novel, MetalMagic: Talisman, is not only his first published work, but also the first part of a planned trilogy.

The former Regina police officer, and current high school teacher said finding time to write is one of his challenges. As a husband and father of two, he can’t be a writer all the time, but added, he’s becoming better at making the time to write more frequently.

“Along any life path you need to find balance.

For a while, I didn’t have that, but I’m working on it.” *** It was a photo from the summer of 2009 that won Lisa Ferrier the Southeast Trader Express’s 2010 front page photo contest.

It was at a baseball game and her children were growing bored, so she sent them off to play.

“They decided rocks were a good thing to do,” Ferrier said, a resident of North Portal. Her son removed his boots, used one to scoop up a bunch of pebbles, then unceremoniously dumped the boot-full of stones on top of his sister’s head. The innocent rock tossing turned out to be a winning shot for the mother of two, receiving a brand new Olympus E420 digital SLR camera.

Of the feeling Ferrier had when she found out she won, she said, “It was awesome.”

Her photo garnered the most votes of any photo eligible for the contest. The Trader Express reserves its front page for the top photo submitted each week. Each weekly winner was part of a three-week contest, which began Jan. 7. Voting was opened to the public so people could vote for their favourite shot of the year. *** The RM of Estevan

form everyone thinks of in cigarettes. The toxins were never present in their tobacco, he told the group.

“Tobacco was given to us, and we use it to put down as an offering.”

The peace pipe Ross discarded as a falsity.

“It’s just a pipe,” he

said. “When you put Grandmother Tree and Grandfather Rock together, all creation stands still. We light it with the sacred fire, take (the smoke) into our mouth and expel it. Now we speak with Creator’s mouth, we speak absolute truth.”

Amazing advances in hearing aid technology make new systems so small they’re almost invisible! But they’re packed with the latest technology to improve your hearing even in the most challenging situations.

Now is the time to find the technology right for you! Call to book your appointment!

Hearing Clinic in Estevan January 13 at 1175 Nicholson Road

As heard on “Talk to the Experts”

Tracey Schick Sparrowhawk, M.S. Audiologist, Reg. Sask., Director of Audiology

1-877-345-5522

Kicking off Aboriginal Storytelling Month on Feb. 1, Rhonda Donais performed as Tulip for the younger grades at Sacred Heart/Sacre Couer School.

Donais shared aboriginal stories of both the silly and the serious, about why the rabbit has narrow shoulders and how the moose got its baggy fur. council held a regular council meeting on Tuesday.

Council considered a proposal from the Estevan Fire Department regarding their desire to purchase a new fire truck with aerial capabilities. At this time the RM is not able to commit to the support of this purchase.

About $12,000 of repairs and renovations were required to the roof and office spaces affected by recent weather causing water damage to a portion of the office. The RM expects insurance will cover those repairs.

Council will be seeking provincial funding to aide in the control of noxious weeds in the municipality. The RM has a weed control officer to combat the leafy spurge problem in the municipality, so they are seeking funding to help cover those costs.

Council will be writing the Ministry of Highways seeking clarification on two issues. They would like the Ministry to review two high volume intersections in the RM on either side of the city. The intersection at Highway 39 and Breeze Street west of the city and the intersection east of the city near Sawyer Safety and Do-All pose safety concerns and council would like the Ministry to address these locations. Council will also be seeking clarification and information on the proposed truck route. *** A pair of stars are coming to Estevan this weekend for a performance not often seen in the area.

The piano duo of Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung have performed all over the

globe with such renowned institutions as the London Philharmonic and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.

As part of the Stars for Saskatchewan series, sponsored by the Estevan Arts Council, Bax and Chung are making a stop here on Feb. 20, while they tour around the province this month.

Their performances of one piano and four hands have given them the acclaim as one of Canada’s most dynamic and brilliant young duos of their generation, according to Prairie Debut, the group supported by the Canada Council for the Arts dedicated to bringing high-calibre performers to the Prairies.

“As well as being very polished performers, they are so personable,” Marguerite Gallaway said of the couple who met at a competition in 1997 and later married in 2004. Gallaway is the chairwoman of the Stars for Saskatchewan committee, which has five other members.

She saw the pair perform for 20 minutes at the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Council’s showcase last year and was very impressed with the quality of the performance.

Gallaway said she looks to bring in acts to the area that are a little different than what people will usually see in Estevan. She wants something that isn’t covered by the theatre, so she isn’t overlapping that kind of entertainment and is always keeping things fresh. *** Kicking off Aboriginal Storytelling Month at the

Call today to make your appointment:

Money Problems?

Estevan Library on Feb. 1, Rodger Ross shared a part of his native culture with a small group of interested listeners.

Adhering to the tradition of oral storytelling, Ross, an independent film and video producer in Regina, spoke about some of his journey in life, listening to the elders of different lodges and “earning” the stories he was told.

“We shouldn’t assume to know the stories,” he said. “They must be earned.”

He spoke of a time in Piapot when he was being told a story by an old man.

The story got to a certain point and then the man finished. In another place and another time, a woman began telling Ross the same story, but this time continued and recited to the end.

“She said to me, ‘Now this part you don’t know.’

This was a lady I had never met before. That’s how powerful (storytelling) is.”

Ross began by speaking about the use of tobacco in native culture, and that the tobacco they use is not related to the well-known

Marla Adams CA CIRP Trustee in Bankruptcy

Start Fresh. We can help.

FREE consultation 1-800-961-DEBT (3328) www. bankruptcy. deloitte. ca 900-2103 11th Ave., Regina

Ducks Unlimited Canada continues to offer Conservation Programs in your area.

If you are interested in leasing or selling lands, converting lands to forage or seeding winter wheat, call DUC at (306) 782-2108.

DUC is looking for habitat restoration opportunities on cultivated land. See how your lands qualify.

HOW MANY PHONE CALLS COULD SAVE YOU THOUSANDS? MORTGAGES ARE MY BUSINESS. MY ADVICE IS CONFIDENTIAL.

Lowest Available Interest Rates.

Home Purchase, Term Renewal or Refinancing for Debt Consolidation.

CALL OR TEXT 1-306-541-7877 CALL ME DIRECT AT 1-306-347-4608 EMAIL ME AT mortgages@sasktel.net

LINDA PLESE

Mortgage Broker SFSC Licence # 315831

SFSC Brokerage Licence # 315991

SOUTHEAST TRADER

EXPRESS

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Member Canadian Community Newspapers Assoc.

Member Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Assoc.

Audited by Audit Bureau of Circulations.

SOUTHEAST TRADER

EXPRESS General Manager: Brant Kersey Editorial Staff: Peter Ng Norm Park Chad Saxon Jordan Baker Josh Lewis Advertising Sales Manager: Cindy Beaulieu Advertising Sales Representatives: Glenys Dorwart Deanna Tarnes Kristen O'Handley Teresa Hrywkiw Production Department: Melanie Tribiger Jodi Gagnon Trinda Jocelyn Manuela Fors Accounting: Kim Schoff Reception: Gayle Worsnop Classifieds: Carol Toth Published weekly by Prairie Newspaper Group Limited Partnership, 68 Souris Avenue N., Estevan, Saskatchewan. Postal address: Box 730 Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 2A6 Advertising rates are available upon request and are subject to change without notice.

Conditions of editorial and advertising content: The Southeast Trader Express attempts to be accurate in Editorial and Advertising content; however, no guarantee is given or implied. The Southeast Trader Express reserves the right to revise or reject any or all editorial and advertising content as the newspaper's principals see fit. The Southeast Trader Express will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement, and is not responsible for errors in advertisements except for the space occupied by such errors.

The Southeast Trader Express will not be responsible for manuscripts, photographs, negatives and other related material that may be submitted for possible publication.

All of the The Southeast Trader Express' content is protected by Canadian Copyright laws. Reviews and similar mention of material in this newspaper is granted on the provision that The Southeast Trader Express receives credit. Otherwise, any reproduction without the permission of the publisher is prohibited.

Advertisers purchase space and circulation only.

Rights to any advertisement produced by The Southeast Trader Express, including artwork, typography, photos, etc., remain the property of this newspaper. Advertisements or parts thereof may not be reproduced or assigned without the consent of the publisher.

Published weekly in Southeast Saskatchewan by the Prairie Newspaper Group, a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc. The Glacier group of companies collects personal information from our customers in the normal course of business transactions.

We use that information to provide you with our products and services you request. On occasion we may contact you for purposes of research, surveys and other such matters. To provide you with better service we may share your personal information with our sister companies and also outside, selected third parties who perform work for us as suppliers, agents, service providers and information gatherers. Our subscription list may be provided to other organizations who have products and services that may be of interest to you. If you do not wish to participate in such matters, please contact us at the following address: The Southeast Trader Express, Box 730, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 2A6; or phone (306) 634-2654. For a complete statement of our privacy policy, please go to our Website at: www.estevanmercury.ca The Southeast Trader Express is owned and operated by Prairie Newspaper Group, a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program toward our mailing costs.

Contact us: Phone: 634-2654 Fax: 634-3934 www.estevanmercury.ca Street Address: 68 Souris Ave. N., Estevan By mail: Box 730, Estevan, Sask. S4A 2A6

Perspective

Page 4

Lessons from home

Christmas break is coming to an end and soon I’m going to have to return to Regina and begin my life as an intern. It’s been a nice break but I’m ready to get back into my life in the city. Being home has taught me of so many values and lessons that I’m definitely going to be taking with me, and hopefully sharing with everyone I encounter.

1) If Mom washes the kitchen floor, don’t be the first person to go back in the kitchen. Because you will dump an entire container of mayonnaise on the linoleum and that stuff is tough to clean up. And Dad won’t help you clean up, he’ll only laugh and then tell Mom. 2) Don’t get feathers put in your hair and expect your dad to be excited about it. He’s going to think you wasted your money, and will probably say “That’s important” when you show him. Also, don’t stretch your ear piercings. Dad will find all kinds of ways to bring that up into conversation and make you feel stupid.

3) My uncle Scott makes the best cheesy bread ever and my aunt Simone just doesn’t appreciate it.

Tonaya Marr Maybe It’s Just Me 4) Don’t publicly make fun of your mom for putting the Christmas tree away on Boxing Day. She will be spiteful and keep it out until you are home to help take it down.

5) Don’t stay awake until 2 A.M. all break, because you aren’t going to be able to sleep in until 11 A.M. once you get back to the real world.

6) High school girls are always going to be mean. Maybe not to you, but to the people you care about most. And there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it!

7) 7-11 chicken is the best in Estevan at 2 A.M. Chicken fingers and fries at Blackbeard’s are great during the day.

8) Every person you’ve ever embarrassed yourself in front of is going to be out on the town on Friday night. And you’re

going to see them. And they’re going to remind you of that time you fell down the stairs going into the foyer at the high school.

9) Grandma is always going to win at cards.

10) Christmas eve is the best time to introduce new boyfriends/girlfriends to your family. Especially is he/she shows up late.

Because chances are good that everyone is in a good mood, and a handful of your family members won’t even remembered it happened.

I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays, and was able to spend excess amounts of time with their families. And I hope everyone got a chance to feed their five-year-old cousin a can of Coke on Christmas eve.

Because it is hilarious to watch a screaming kindergartner run around the basement.

Tonaya Marr hopes she didn’t hurt anyone’s feelings this week. She also hopes that her uncle Scott will give her the recipe for that cheese bread. If you have a great cheese bread recipe, please send it to tonaya. marr@gmail.com, or tweet about it to @ tellemarr on Twitter.

Outlook for 2012 positive The new year is just around the corner, and that is always a time for reflection, and of course thinking about what could be ahead.

For farmers, both looking back and looking ahead should bring a smile to their faces.

Certainly when farmers think back on 2011, they will be looking at one of the better years, at least in terms of farm gate returns.

On the grain side of things, Canadian Prairie farmers saw a generally average yield crop come off in good condition thanks to a near ideal fall.

Those average crops still resulted in generally strong bottom lines because world grain and oilseed prices were at near record levels for just about every crop farmers grow here.

And what makes it a truly memorable year is that livestock producers have generally been in the same boat. Cattle and sheep prices have been high, and even the long beleaguered pork industry saw some strengthening.

It is unusual for both the grains and livestock sectors to be rolling well, and 2011 was perhaps the best year ever when prices in all farm commodities grown on

Calvin Daniels Trader Agriculture Columnist the Prairies were factored in.

The dual situation is one where farmers were not left looking to government for additional support, and this also has to be refreshing for farmers. It has always been a situation where farmers have wanted to get their returns exclusively from the marketplace, and not from the government.

The good news is that 2012 is likely to be nearly as good in terms of prices.

Certainly cattle prices are expected to stay very high through the next year, and likely through into 2013 and 2014 if the forecasts of some market analysts prove out.

The grain situation is a little less optimistic, but is still solid.

Canola, the golden child for farmers the last couple of years, is expected to see prices soften, but not to the point profits aren’t possible for most producers.

Cereal prices are also likely to drop,

but the bigger shadow over barley, wheat and durum is the Canadian Wheat Board situation.

The government has the monopoly of the CWB axed, although whether a voluntary CWB will still exist is a mystery.

So farmers could go out and do some forward contracting, but since the courts are at play in the story of what ultimately happens, there would seem to be added risk to signing any deals.

It is a black cloud looming over the wheat, barley and durum sector, and with only seven months for the issue to move through the courts and see the reaction to any court decisions by the federal government, it may be a hard cloud to push out of the way.

Farmers may well opt to not grow the wheat acres they might normally seed, and that could boost canola acres and push those prices lower than anticipated by the current forecasts.

Again politics is a force in the marketplace with the opportunity to impact prices more directly than supply and demand, Still the year ahead generally looks good for Prairie farmers and that has trickle down benefits for our regional economy as well.

Read the Full Edition of the Southeast Trader Express online

www.estevanmercury.ca

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

Page 5

2011 – A Year In Review April 2011

School closings rarely mark a celebration, but in Oxbow closing the doors on the elementary school, public high school and special needs school means opening the doors of the future.

The Oxbow Prairie Horizons School, for kindergarten to Grade 12 and special needs students, opened to the public on April 14, as presentations were made by the school, local politicians, school board and student body.

Oxbow formerly supported three schools, a K-5 elementary school, Prairie Heights for Grades 6-12 and the Glenn McGuire School for the intellectually and physically challenged. The former was closed in 2008, and its students were attending one of the other schools.

Beginning March 16, those schools all became one when classes started at the new facility. The new school serves about 370 students.

After giving a tour of the new school to Donna Harpauer, provincial educa-

tion minister, OPHS principal Jason Petlak said it’s “fantastic” to finally have moved in.

“Putting everybody under one roof has been a big, positive thing. Right now we’re just in that honeymoon period,” said Petlak.

The $18 million school received $10 million from the province. Education Minister, Donna Harpauer, said after touring the building that she that she loved how the school looks now that it is complete.

“It is so nice. The

The primary grades at the Prairie Horizons School in Oxbow perform a song for those who attending the official opening of the new school. The musical numbers followed addresses by the provincial education minister and the local MLA.

BOOK NOW... SAVE BIG!

brightness. What stands out the most, is when you walk into a classroom, it’s so bright,” said Harpauer.

“That is such a nice atmosphere to learn in.”

The minister was also impressed by the upgrades in sciences and technology and new equipment that is in the school.

“Technology is going to be huge for the future, so to have the latest in technology is definitely advantageous for our children. Also to have an inviting learning environment for the students, it keeps them more engaged and you are less likely to see dropouts. All of that works for the positive side of our students being able to achieve and reach graduation.” *** The Rural Municipality of Estevan has been recognized for being Creighton Lodge’s saving grace, since they, along with the RMs of Benson, Cambria, Coalfields and Cymri stepped up and took ownership of the facility.

The seniors’ home was on the verge of possible closure, and it had an occupancy rate of less than 50 per cent. The RMs swooped in to turn it into the first-

rate facility its occupants deserved.

For their work in saving a necessary community service, the collective of RMs are now one of two groups nominated for a Saskatchewan Municipal Award, in the community development leadership category.

This is the fifth year the awards are to be presented.

RM of Estevan administrator Greg Hoffort said it’s great that the municipalities’ efforts have been recognized, but what is most important is that Creighton Lodge is still open and now operating to full capacity.

“I think it’s great for the five RMs to be recognized,” he said. “The RMs stepped out of the norm. They did something they don’t usually do (when they took control of the lodge). We recognized that we need more facilities like this, not less. We were doing what was right for the community.

It is important that the residents of Creighton Lodge have a long-term future.”

The group was nominated by Saskatchewan South East Enterprise Region (SSEER). *** The fair didn’t come with a parade but instead

explored the wondrous world of science.

The Sacred Heart/ Sacre´ Coeur School science fair was in prime focus in the gymnasium on April 21. The annual gala had nearly 30 displays from three classes, which were open to the public. People filtered into the school, perusing the projects and were able to vote for their favourite projects in a number of categories. The winners won’t be announced until after the Easter break.

Some projects were explosive, while others forced participants to explore the senses to a deeper degree.

Sacred Heart staff finds the students are engaged and excited about participating in the science projects each year. The fair is a chance for students to open their minds and do a little exploration and discovery on their own.

With the people looking at each project, students fielded questions about what they were doing, and in cases where demonstration was possible, would go through the experiment.

Sometimes that meant the observer would act as the guinea pig for the experiment, but in the instance of a taste-testing project, that wasn’t at all a bad thing.

Save today on windows & doors

Keep out the chill this winter with All Weather Windows & Doors.

SALE ON NOW!

Hurry in for big discounts.

Windows & Doors The sooner you book, the larger the discount will be!

AND DOORS

WOOD COUNTRY

available at:

WOOD COUNTRY

ESTEVAN MCLEAN TISDALE Ph: (306) 634-5111 • Fax: (306) 634-8441 • 407 Kensington Avenue, Estevan Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ESTEVAN MCLEAN TISDALE Ph: (306) 634-5111 • Fax: (306) 634-8441 • 407 Kensington Avenue, Estevan Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITE: www.wood-country.com

VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITE: www.wood-country.com

Page 6

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

2011 – A Year In Review May 2011

With nearly 30 authors touring around Canada for Children’s Book Week, Estevan youth were lucky enough to hear the stories of Celia Barker Lottridge.

Lottridge made a number of stops in Estevan schools on May 3, including an appearance at the library, where she told stories and answered the questions of Hillcrest School students from Grades 3 to 5.

Lottridge said after her presentation with the students that she became a librarian before writing, in large part because she loves to tell stories.

“For some reason I love telling stories,” she said. “It kind of comes naturally for me.”

She is quick to distinguish between telling stories and reading page-to-page to children. Having a book in front of her acts as a barrier, she said.

“It’s easier for me to talk to children without a book in front of me because it’s kind of a thing that’s in between, so I hardly ever read (to an audience).”

She said because her audience is children, sharing

stories is what they really care about. The story she shared with the children at the close of the session was The Name of the Tree, a story she’s shared hundreds, perhaps thousands of times. She told it four times on Tuesday.

With folk tales like that, she said stories don’t need to be memorized and each telling can have it’s own life because the storyteller is part of the process.

The choice to write children’s books, as opposed to other tales, was a decision she made, but doesn’t really know why.

“Well I know some reasons. Children’s stories, you have to be economical. You can’t write long paragraphs about what somebody thinks.

I think I like that quality. I like that you have to make the story tell what it is you want to tell. You don’t write about the hardships of pioneers, you just write about some pioneers in the bush. The other reason is I like the way children read. If they like a book, they kind of take it into themselves in a way a lot of adult readers don’t.” *** Now that the campaigning is done for the federal election, it’s time to open a

whole new debate.

The Estevan Comprehensive School is hosting the 2011 Junior National Debates May 13 and 14, attracting about 75 students and 35 delegates from across the country who will practice several debate styles.

The competition’s theme is Energy Resources, a natural topic for the Energy City.

Margaret Duncan, the ECS teacher who runs the school’s debate club, said it’s good that the topics that will be pursued are relevant to this area.

“There is the energy theme this year,” she said, “so a lot of topics deal with the situation around Estevan.”

One particular argument the competitors will be debating is the belief that Canada should rely on renewable fuel sources instead of fossil fuels.

The host province moves around each year, and Duncan said the school was asked to host for Saskatchewan this year by the Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association.

Those attending the event will also have an opportunity to tour the energy-

New Year’s Eve Dine at Allies Celebrate at the Taphouse

The Estevan Comprehensive School hosted Music Tuesday on May 3, inviting the band students from across the entire school board to play a song together to promote the arts and music. About 1,100 students gathered in the gymnasium, filling and spilling out of the bleachers. The students played Ceremonium, a song composed by Robert W. Smith. producing facilities this area has to offer. Organized by personnel at Shand, they will be visiting the Shand Power Station and some locations in the oilfields.

While there are no students from the ECS debate club competing in the debates, the ECS students will be involved as moderators and judges. Being able to witness the proceedings is an experience on its own.

Duncan said it’s not only about being able to argue your point, but also being exposed to multiple points of view. *** It’s official: the Oilfield Technical Society’s 54th An-

nual Oilmen’s Golf Tournament has been postponed.

The water drowning the Woodlawn Golf Club is to blame as this tournament, as well as a number of others, have either been postponed or cancelled.

Notably the Marv Symons Memorial Open, scheduled for this Monday, is awaiting a new date, and the Bruins’ Alumni tournament has been cancelled.

Jeff Mosley, president of the OTS, said he’s been part of this tournament for many years but doesn’t recall ever needing to postpone the three-day tournament, played the first weekend in June.

“We officially made the decision (Tuesday) night,” said Mosley, adding that after discussion with the host course, “even if the (outflow from the dams) was shut off, the course won’t be ready.

They don’t foresee any way the back nine will be ready.

It was time to make the decision.”

He said while they don’t want to make a hasty decision concerning rescheduling the event, other people are waiting on the OTS tournament to set a new date before they can reschedule their events.

“The golf course has given us priority, but others need to be rescheduled as well. They’re waiting on us.”

As another year approaches, we’d like to thank all the folks who have helped to make this past year a good one for us, and wish you all much health, happiness and good fortune in the year ahead.

Johnson Bros. Grain Hauling Ltd. 634-4009

D n Downtown n Estevan e an

634-3534 or 634-2220

306-634-9324

Area Rugs Reduced starting at

$

79 95

1305 6th Street, Estevan Phone: 636-2444

Huge Selection

Designing One Room at a Time

FREE DELIVERY • INTEREST FREE FINANCING AVAILABLE O.A.C. • www.roombyroomfurniture.net

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

Page 7

2011 – A Year In Review June 2011

Puzzle on Page 8

Everyone has an artistic side, and it isn’t necessary to be able to draw.

Karly Millions, gallery educator at the Estevan Art Gallery, is readying the gallery for another slate of art camps this year. While the gallery has given art camps in the past, these will be the first directed

by Millions.

She said the participants at the camp, children aged 7 and up will learn about the “technical side” of art and won’t just be making crafts.

“Each camp, and each day, has a different focus,” she said. The capacity in each camp is kept small, to about 10 children, allowing for lots of one-on-one instruction.

She said they are also running the camps as an Art Star program, where she will give prizes each day to students who display not only good art, but also have a positive attitude, are respectful of others’ work or are able to work through problems they encounter.

“Some kids say ‘I can’t draw.’ Well anyone can make art if they try and do their best.

Maybe it didn’t turn out the way you thought, but still it could be a good piece of art.

The final product is not always the best judge of (quality).”

The students at the camps will have an opportunity to see some of the exhibits at the gallery.Alot of the lessons will be based on what art pieces they see in the gallery.

Millions said being able to see a piece of abstract art

in person, as opposed to an image of the piece, is a good way for the children to learn.

After they see the art they can go back and talk about colour and lines, and then the students can get right into working on their own pieces. *** The Grade 5 students at Pleasantdale School are learning how little things can make a big difference.

The class motto all year long has beenWorld Changers, whereby the class organizes fundraisers within the school that donate to many causes, from raising money in the school to supporting local charities and the Relay for Life.

Now they’re raising money for the people of Slave Lake, Alberta who recently lost most of their town to fires.

Angela Smeltzer, the Grade 5 teacher, said the start of the project began with the class deciding who they were as a group, and world changers was what they decided on.

“It’s about giving them a chance to organize,” she said, adding, “and guiding them because they need the guidance. You have to train a child to help them go. If you do this with them, they will do these things when they’re adults. They will be the ones volunteering to coach and doing Relay for Life.”

This past week they held their final fundraising blitz of the year. Fundraisers this week support Slave Lake, through the Red Cross, the Estevan Humane Society and getting new jerseys for the Grade 7 and 8 teams.

AT THE DAWN OF ANOTHER YEAR

2

Whether you view the New Year as a beginning or an end, it’s all the days inbetween that matter, and your business makes each and every day worthwhile for us.

To all our acquaintances both old and new, go our warm wishes for a most joyous and memorable 2012, along with our gratitude for your continued support.

Johnson Bros. Equip. Rentals

306-421-0280 Authorized dealer for

RENTALS

*** The Estevan Rotary Club received a jolt of Brazilian culture as five professionals from the South American country toured the city for a few days last week.

The group was in Canada as part of the Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange that sends teams to other countries for a vocational and cultural experience geared toward young professionals between the ages of 25 and 40. The five-person Brazilian team consisted of one team leader, who is a Rotarian, and four non-Rotarian team members. Each district sends a team.

The Estevan club has sent a team leader twice in the last few years, and while they didn’t have a team leader or member as part of the exchange this year, the local club was able to host the exchange team for their district. Estevan’s Rotarian district includes most of Saskatchewan and reaches to northwestern Ontario.

The group, from Ceara, Piaui and Maranhao, was in Estevan from June 12 to 15, before heading to Regina. On June 13 they toured the city.

Norm Nichol, Estevan Rotary president, said, “The whole intent is to exchange ideas. They are all young professional people, and they have come here (just as) we have sent a group back to Brazil earlier in the year.”

Nichol has been part of the club for about three years, and this is the third foreign team they have had in that time. *** Gearing up for a Day of

Caring, the Estevan United Way prepares to, once again, reach out to the community and give back.

The Day of Caring is all about lending a hand to help someone do something that they couldn’t do themselves.

While the local United Way organizes volunteers to do specific projects, Roberta DeRosier, UnitedWay of Estevan vice president, who sits on the Day of Caring committee, said the day isn’t just about a concentrated and concerted effort.

“We want to emphasize that for people to lend a hand they can just look around and find someone (like a neighbour) and help.”

It is the act that is important more than signing up to be a volunteer for United Way. However, DeRosier noted they have more than enough work to go around.

Earlier this week there were 16 projects the group had lined up to send volunteers to on the Day of Caring, June 15, and at that time about 70 volunteers.

Projects include work to be done for Estevan Diversified Services, the Estevan Day Care, Creighton Lodge and the Nursing Home. They are also going to making a flower bed for the long-term care unit of the St. Joseph’s Hospital. DeRosier said these places have their own staff, but that staff’s primary job is to deal with the people under their care, and they don’t have the time to do these jobs themselves.

The projects range from landscaping work to small projects at individual residences, like raking or window washing. Most of those proj-

ects are done for seniors who may otherwise have a difficult time with that work. *** You can stay active by going on the prowl.

The Village on a Hunt Day at Churchill Park in Estevan this Sunday is about a number of things; most importantly it’s about being active.

Barb Wright, public health nutritionist with the Sun Country Health Region, is organizing this geocaching event on June 5 as a way to draw some attention to being an active family. Studies show that the more physically active parents are, the more active their children will be. Family activities that involve getting outside and getting exercise are vital to encouraging children’s health.

Wright noted only 15 per cent of Saskatchewan’s youth was deemed active enough, referring to a 2009 report.

Village on a Hunt is a geocaching workshop meant to introduce people or families to this popular activity. It is easy for the whole family to take part, it’s done outdoors and it gives all participants the opportunity to be active outside instead of watching television.

Wright called geocaching a “high-tech scavenger hunt.”

When geocaching, the group can check out the website: www.geocaching. com, and locate a nearby cache to track. Just type in your location—for example: Estevan—and select a cache you think will be fun or challenging.

Trisha Hall, left, Patrick Fisher and Carol Cundall, back, put some finishing touches on a fire pit that was installed over the course of the United Way’s Day of Caring, at a house for employees of Estevan Diversified Services.

Bridal Guide 2011

Corrina Wilhelm & Marlin Vanstone..................................... February 22, 2012 Jolene Brown & Aaron Cossette.......................................... February 29, 2012 Chelsie Troendle & Kraig Maley ...............................................March 20, 2012 Kimberly Fonstad & Marcus Friess............................................... June 9, 2012 Jenna Henton & Chris Lesy ........................................................ June 16. 2012 Andrea Mantei & Preston Leatherdale ....................................... June 23, 2012 Gina McCutcheon & Garrett Kapustinsky ................................... June 23, 2012 Dalene Breault & Rick Taylor ..................................................... June 23, 2012 Megan Van De Woestyne & Jay Vanstone...................................July 14, 2012 Marlene Taylor & Todd Adams .................................................... July 21, 2012 Jessie Elias & Andrew Smoliak ................................................... July 28, 2012 Amanda Henton & Dustin Mack ................................................August 4, 2012 Ashley Forrester & Danial Bayliss ...........................................August 11, 2012 Sarah Monteyne & Kory Clearwater ........................................August 17, 2012 Katelyn Hersche & Mike Bender..............................................August 18, 2012 Jenna Heidinger & Kyle Luc ............................................... September 4, 2012 Amanda Luhr & Chad Munro ............................................ September 14, 2012 Tracy Tytlandsvik & Robert Blowatt.................................. September 15, 2012 Christina Dorward & Jeremy Strong ................................. September 15, 2012 Jamie Campbell & Kevin McCurdy ................................... September 29, 2012

CATERING From large Dining weddings to smaller intimate affairs.

E.B.’s Emporium Let us look after the catering can make your Special Event a Day to Remember!

From large weddings to smaller intimate affairs.

Let us look after the catering 104 Souris Ave., Estevan

634-2356 PHOTOGRAPHY

FASHION 180 Coteau Ave. E Weyburn, SK Ph. 848-1080

• Beautiful gowns for the graduate • Fancy attire - Mother of Bride • Jewellery - Tierras • Limited amount of white gowns for the bride Appointments may be made.

Call 634-2654 to Announce Your Upcoming Wedding For Free!

Page 8

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

Announce your upcoming wedding in our

Bridal Showcase!

The annual Bridal Showcase will be published Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in The Estevan Mercury and in the

Friday, January 27, 2012 issue of the Southeast Trader Express.

$

00

45

tax included

(Must be pre-paid) All pictures will be in full colour and can be dropped off at the Estevan Mercury ofďŹ ce at 68 Souris Avenue North, Estevan.

Or email to prepress@estevanmercury.ca.

No photocopies of photos will be accepted.

Digital photos must be high resolution.

For more information call 634-2654.

Deadline is Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Answers on Page 7

Estevan

Mercury www.estevanmercury.ca

Jane Smith & John Doe are pleased to announce their forthcoming marriage on May 28, 2012

SOUTHEAST TRADER

EXPRESS

TITANIC

THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

Page 9

More of the best from 2011 Part II of the best quips and quotes from 2011 (July through December segment): • Fark.com: “Psychology professor gives an indepth explanation detailing why sports fans riot. He could have saved a lot of time and just said ‘beer.’”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “NHL star defenceman Nicklas Lidstrom has announced he will return for a 20th season with the Red Wings. Which is a big relief to Detroit fans, who were worried he would decide to spend more time with his grandchildren.”

• Driver Danica Patrick, to The Des Moines Register, on flooring it through Iowa Speedway’s notoriously bumpy turns: “That took some ovaries to do.”

• R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Dave Smith, a 69-year-old known as the ‘human home run,’ was shot out of a cannon and over the fence at a minor league game last week. Word is Smith wants to retire, but his crew can’t find another man of his calibre.”

• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: “The Dodgers have filed for Chapter 11. Hey, it can’t be any grimmer than the first 10

Bruce Penton Sports Columnist chapters.”

• Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Pamplona’s ‘Running with the Bulls’ was held last week. Or as the bulls call it: “The goring of the drunken morons.”

• R.J. Currie again: “The Daily Mail reports the Seattle Mariners are one of the teams planning to have nut-free games this year. I thought they did that when they released Milton Bradley.”

• Seattle blogger Tim Hunter, on Alex Rodriguez’s knee surgery: “Team officials say he’ll miss 4-6 weeks of baseball and somewhere between 10 and 15 new girlfriends.”

• Brad Dickson of the Omaha World-Herald, on Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez out four to six weeks after knee surgery: “While he’s out of action, Cameron Diaz called up some guy from the minors.”

• Alex Micelli of Golf Channel, talking about Darren Clarke’s British Open win and the endorsement opportunities it presents for the Irishman: “There’s a lot more room on a Darren Clarke shirt

for logos than there is on a Rory McIlroy shirt.”

• Comedy writer Jerry Perisho: “The World Champion San Francisco Giants will visit President Obama at the White House next Monday. Pitcher Brian Wilson will arrive a day early so the Secret Service can ransack his beard.”

• Greg Cote of the Miami Herald, after former Hurricanes football recruit Willie Williams was charged with burglary - his 15th arrest: “That’s a milestone.

Do they give you a watch for that, or do you have to steal it?”

• Another one from Brad Dickson, on retired 7-foot-6 Yao Ming saying he’ll remain a Rockets fan: “Which is good news for everyone except for the fan with the season ticket directly behind Yao.” • Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “A Baptist preacher at a NASCAR race in Nashville last week said the invocation and gave thanks for, among other things, ‘GM Performance Technology and Sunoco Racing Fuel.’ Only in NASCAR could Jesus be turned into a corporate spokesman.”

• Tigers pitcher Daniel Schlereth, to AP, on yielding

Jim Thome’s 600th career home run: “I felt kind of awkward. I didn’t know whether to clap or what.”

• Reggie Hayes of the Fort Wayne (Ind.) NewsSentinel, on the latest Alex Rodriguez soap opera: “After a run-in with steroids and now gambling, A-Rod needs only an addiction-rehab visit to claim the modern athlete’s Triple Crown.”

• Comedy writer Jim Barach: “A Florida Marlins day game attracted a crowd of 347. That means each fan pretty much had their own personal peanut vendor.”

• Bianchi again: “Houston Texans star running back Arian Foster is getting hammered because he put the MRI photo of his pulled hamstring out on Twitter.

Personally, I’m just glad he didn’t injure his groin.”

• NBC’s Jimmy Fallon, after police nabbed a NASCAR fan - drunk, naked and with a live raccoon in his car outside Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway: “Or as rednecks call that, the trifecta.”

• Another one from Bianchi: “A lot of people were upset because the NFL opener between the Packers and Saints bumped President Obama’s jobs speech out of prime time. With all due

respect, Aaron Rodgers had a much better year than the Prez.”

• Comedy writer Jerry Perisho: “The belly putter is becoming a popular trend in the PGA. John Daly says he can’t use his belly button to hold a club because that’s where he keeps his beer.”

• NBC’s Jay Leno: “Since Rick Perry has been governor of Texas, 234 criminals have been executed.

That’s the difference between Texas and California: In California, those criminals would have been given tryouts for the Raiders.”

• Perisho again: “Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Vince Young says he has an imposter who is posing in the community as him. If you suspect you see a Vince Young imposter, ask him the throw a pass; if it’s accurate, he’s a fake.”

• Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “Leo Nunez, the Marlins’ 28-year-old closer, it was discovered, is actually 29-year-old Juan Carlos Oviedo. In other words, he was already a player to be named later.”

• Perry again: “Police in Los Angeles caught four people burglarizing the home of Manny Pacquiao while the champion was in his native

Philippines preparing for a fight. Possible sentences range from 15 months in prison to 15 rounds with Pacquiao.”

• Fox’s Terry Bradshaw, on the backlash after his criticism of Panthers rookie QB Cam Newton: “I’ve been ridiculed, insulted, I’ve been made fun of to the point I actually feel I’m still married.”

• Twins third baseman Danny Valencia, to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, on how he and teammate Denard Span - in separate vehicles - collided en route to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport: “It was stop-and-go.

I stopped, he goed.”

• Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “The Tampa Bay Rays became the first team eliminated with the baseball playoffs.

When asked their reaction, most sports fans in Tampa responded ‘We have a baseball team?’”

• Comedy writer Argus Hamilton, on beleaguered Tiger Woods finally landing a new endorsement, with Rolex: “He lost Gatorade, Gillette, AT&T, Accenture, and don’t even ask about his deal with Fidelity.”

Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@ yahoo.ca

Extended No GST or PST OR

No payments No Interest for 1 year OAC

WEEK

on ALL FURNITURE free disposal of your old mattress

•Dinette sets •Entertainment units •Sofas, love seats & recliners

Mattresses up to

ON NOW

40% off

•Coffee & end tables •Bedroom furniture

& save both taxes

Electronic Blowouts!

Panasonic 58” 3D Plasma TV $ 1999.95 includes 1 pair of 3D glasses, 3D Blu Ray player and Avator 3D Blu Ray DVD

• Floor Models, End of the line clearance Panasonic 37” LCD TV $499.95 • Limited Quantities with ipod dock • Cash and carry only Panasonic 58” Plasma TV $ 1099.95

Sharp Blu Ray DVD player $ 79.95

Panasonic 42” 3D Plasma TV $799.95

1216 4th Street, Estevan Phone: 634-3151 Fax: 634-1933

Page 10

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011 ment. A lingering doubt or two, however, should be resolved before you move ahead. An associate could provide important answers.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution is still the watchword as you move ARIES (March 21 to move forward with a new closer toward a decision April 19) A hectic period challenge that suddenly about a new situation. If begins to wind down. Take dropped in your lap. But you act too fast, you might time to draw some deep you’d be wise to take this miss some vital warning breaths and relax before one step at a time to allow signs. Go slowly and stay getting into your next proj- new developments to come alert. ect. A long-absent family through.

LEO (July 23 to Aumember makes contact.

GEMINI (May 21 to gust 22) Your new goal TAURUS (April 20 to June 20) You’re almost looks promising, and your May 20) You’re eager to ready to make a commit- golden touch does much to

enhance its prospects for success. In your private life, Cupid does his best to make your new relationship special.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That impatient side of yours is looking to goad you into moving before you’re ready to take that big step.

Stay calm and cool. Let things fall into place before you act.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A legal matter you hoped could finally be settled could be a

Winter Booking

Sale

713 - 4th Street

BETTER WINDOWS. BETTER VALUE. BETTER HURRY. Sale ends March 31, 2012.

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

CITY PAGE

more involved in what you’re doing.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A friend wants to share a secret that could answer some questions you’ve wondered about for a long time.

Meanwhile, travel aspects continue to be strong.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stay on your new course despite so-called well-meaning efforts to discourage you.

Rely on your deep sense of self-awareness to guide you to do what’s right for you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have the capacity to meet challenges that others might find overwhelming, and turn them into successful ventures. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY

Ever wonder what happens at a major event?

Do you want to make extra money?

No plans for the weekend?

We are searching for Events staff to assist with the set-up/tear down, seating and parking for events held at Spectra Place.

We offer:

Do you:

Be part of a great team, apply to:

• Opportunity to meet great people

• Have an attention to detail

• Flex scheduling

• Thrive in a fast paced environment

• Chance to be part of the show

• Work well under pressure

Kelvin Pillipow Human Resources Manager 1102 4th Street, Estevan SK S4A 0W7 E-mail: hr@estevan.ca Phone (306)461-5905

experience

• Enjoy tight deadlines

CHRISTMAS BREAK SCHEDULE Friday, December 30

Tuesday, January 3

Facility Hours 6AM – 9PM 11:15am - 12:00pm Parent/Tot Skate (Spectra) 12:00pm – 1:00pm Noon Hockey (Spectra) 1:00pm – 2:00pm Shinny Hockey (Spectra) 2:00pm – 4:00pm Public Skating (Spectra) 6:00am – 6:00pm Holiday Schedule (Pool)

Facility Hours 6AM – 9PM 11:15am - 12:00pm Parent/Tot Skate (Spectra) 12:00pm – 1:00pm Noon Hockey (Spectra) 1:00pm – 2:00pm Shinny Hockey (Spectra) 2:00pm – 4:00pm Public Skating (Spectra) 6:00am – 6:00pm Holiday Schedule (Pool)

Saturday, December 31 Facility Hours 6AM – 9PM 9am – 3pm Public Skating (Spectra) 9am – 3pm Shinny Hockey (LMC) 9am – 3pm Public Swimming (Pool)

Sunday, January 1 Facility Hours 9AM – 3PM 1pm – 4pm Public Skating (LMC) 1pm-6pm Bruins Game (Spectra) 12pm – 5pm Stat Holiday Hours (Pool)

Wednesday, January 4 Return to Regular Hours

Monday, January 2 Facility Hours 6AM – 9PM (Leisure Services OfÀce Closed) 11:15am - 12:00pm Parent/Tot Skate (Spectra) 12:00pm – 1:00pm Noon Hockey (Spectra) 1:00pm – 2:00pm Shinny Hockey (Spectra) 2:00pm – 4:00pm Public Skating (Spectra) 6:00am – 6:00pm Holiday Schedule (Pool)

Here is an on-line link to the pool holiday schedule

http://www.estevan.ca/Àles/leisure/holidayssched.pdf

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

Phone: 634-2547

Windows & Doors

pesky problem for a while, until all the parties agree to stop disagreeing with each other. Be patient.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Partnerships -- personal or professional -- which began before the new year take on new importance. They also reveal some previously hidden risks. So be warned.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your associates are firmly on your side, and that persistent problem that has caused you to delay some activities should soon be resolved to your satisfaction.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Favorable changes continue to dominate, and you should be responding positively as they emerge.

Someone wants to become

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

CITY PAGE

Page 11

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY Looking for something different in Christmas gifts?

WHAT’S HAPPENING at the ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL? 2011-2012 concert season picks up again in April 2012 when Koncerts for Kids present the 3rd concert of their series. Join us when Motus O (Circus TerriÀco) perform on April 15th at 2:00 p.m. – Westview School. Further details at www. estevanartscouncil.com Stars for Saskatchewan‘s next performance is January 21st at St. Paul’s United Church when they present Canadian musicians, Sharon Wei and Angela Park who have captivated audiences around the world with their unique interpretations of the viola and piano repertoire from Bach to newer selections. COMING IN MARCH!! Brent Butt ….advance tickets on sale at Henders Drugs Visual Arts committee offer classes in the arts for all ages.

Energy City Film Circuit will present their 3rd Àlm of the season: The First Grader Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Orpheum Theatre (4:00 pm) For further information, visit www.estevanartscouncil.com or call the ofÀce 634-3942

2012

From the City of Estevan Winter Program Registration for City run Leisure Activities • Swimming Lessons • Babysitting Course • Teddy Bears Picnic

BEING HELD JAN. 4TH AT 5:30 PM You can also register online at www.estevan.ca

Our Walkways

Residence are reminded to clear the snow and ice from walkways around their home to ensure that there is safe access to the water, power and energy meters. This reduces the risk of slips, falls and injuries to our personnel. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Due to decreased patronage,the Fitness Centre hours have changed: Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Stat Holidays: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

LandÀll Winter Hours: Weekdays: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Weekends: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

At The Library.....

Jan 6th – Baby Time @ 10:30 – Spend a close and happy time with your little one using songs and rhymes along with a short story and simple activity.

Jocelyn Akins, Parent Skills Educator, will visit with tips on parenting concerns! Call Maureen to register.

Jan 16th - Movie Madness – “Despicable Me” @ 6:30pm. Rated PG for rude humour and mild action. Fun for the whole family, snacks provided!

Jan 17th – Who was Robert Burns anyway? @ 6:00pm. Join us for an informative, multi-media presentation about who Roberts Burns was and why his work endures today. There will also be trivia, poetry reading, and a sampling of Scottish cuisine. Bring a favorite Burns poem to recite! Call to register.

Jan 19th – Cover to Cover Book Club @ 6:30pm. This month’s book, Barney’s Version by Mordecai Richler. This is the story of a misunderstood man determined to set the record straight and write his own version of his life.

New members always welcome.

Jan 21st – Chinese New Year @ 2:30pm. Celebrate at the library! Discuss the Chinese New Year traditions and the zodiac. Learn how to make Chinese lettuce wraps, spring rolls, and simple Chinese New Year cards. Register and indicate your birthdate at 636-1621.

Jan 23rd – Family Literacy Games Night @ 6:30pm. Families and friends, young and old are welcome to the library to celebrate Literacy Day in a fun way! Join Kathryn and Maureen for board games, card games and interactive action games! Call 636-1621 to register.

Jan 26th – Calligraphy for Beginners @ 6:00pm. Feeling creative? Danita Stallard will be offering a class for beginners. Discover your inner artist!

Registration necessary as only 10 spots available. Call 636-1621.

Hello, Computer! - Every Monday and Wednesday @ 3:00, 3:30, and 4:00.

Come and get answers to your computer questions in one-on-one sessions.

Bring your laptop or use a public computer. When registering please indicate what you would like to learn. Call Jill at 636-1621.

PUBLIC NOTICE WATER & SEWER UTILITY RATES WILL INCREASE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2012 Property Tax Discount Taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of the 2.5% pre-payment discount the city offers on 2012 Property Taxes if paid in January.

Please note that you will not receive a prepayment notice.

If you wish to take advantage of the January discount please stop into City Hall or call 634-1812 or 634-1811 to determine what your 2012 discount will be.

2012 DISCOUNTS January 2.5% February 2% March 1.5% April 1% May .5% Tax notices will be sent out in June, once taxes have been levied

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

Page 12

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

The

EnergyPage #17 Hwy. 39 East, Estevan Phone: 634-7600 Fax: 634-8120

Wellhead Systems DRILLING LICENSES Twenty-four licenses issued to Thursday, December 22, 2011 11L191 - Legacy et al Frys East Hz ............................................................................................ 1A16-16-2A16-15-8-30 11L192 - Questerre et al Ryerson Hz..............................................................................................3B5-23-2D8-23-9-31 11L193 - Questerre et al Ryerson Hz............................................................................................2C12-23-2D9-23-9-31 11L194 - Questerre et al Ryerson Hz.......................................................................................... 3B13-23-2A16-23-9-31 11L183 - PBEN Clarilaw W 2Hz ........................................................................................................ 3A1-29-3A1-20-7-5 11L190 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ..........................................................................................................1A3-33-1D14-33-8-6 11L210 - Questerre et al Ryerson H ............................................................................................... 7B4-23-4B4-22-9-31 11L211 - Questerre et al Ryerson Hz.............................................................................................. 6B5-23-4B5-22-9-31 11L213 - CPEC Glen Ewen Hz .......................................................................................................1C14-10-2A1-15-3-1 11L204 - BHPB Melville ................................................................................................................................... 5-20-20-3 11L209 - Spectrum et al Pinto 3Hz ................................................................................................... 1A9-21-4B2-21-2-4 11L212 - PBEN ViewÀeld 2Hz........................................................................................................... 2B5-14-2B5-15-7-6 11L195 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ........................................................................................................3C14-26-2C14-35-8-8 11L207 - NAP Foam Lake .............................................................................................................................. 4-18-29-10 11L206 - NAP Foam Lake S .......................................................................................................................... 9-10-29-12 11L228 - Questerre Fertile Hz ......................................................................................................... 3B5-35-4B5-34-6-30 11L230 - Questerre Fertile Hz .....................................................................................................7B12-35-1C12-34-6-30 11L214 - Legacy Frys East Hz ........................................................................................................4D1-22-2D1-23-8-30 11L218 - Triwest Gainsborough West Hz ....................................................................................... 1A1-13-3A9-12-2-31 11L216 - Postell et al Workman ....................................................................................................................... 6-10-2-32 11L217 - Triwest Hasting ...............................................................................................................................3B1-3-3-33 11L215 - Harvest Flinton Hz..............................................................................................................3C1-17-2C9-8-11-6 11L219 - Enerplus Colgate Hz ........................................................................................................ 1B3-19-3B6-18-5-14 11L229 - NAL Hoffer Hz ......................................................................................................................1C6-8-4D9-6-2-15

RIG REPORT

10F214 - Advance #8 ......................................Questerre et al Frys East Hz .................................1D9-31-2D9-32-8-30 11K438 - Advance #1 ............................................ Epping et al Welwyn ....................................................16A-9-15-31 11K131 - Advance #10 ....................................... Southern Workman 2Hz ....................................2D16-31-2D8-6-2-31 11H248 - Red Dog #2............................................Legacy Edenvale Hz ...................................4D15-13-4A10-13-6-33 11K391 - Advance #5 ....................................... Triwest Parkman South Hz ..................................3C5-10-1B10-9-8-33 11D169 - Precision #380 .......................................... CPEC Manor Hz ................................................ 3B5-5-4B5-6-8-1 11D144 - Big Sky #3............................................PBEN et al Wapella DD .....................................3A5-33-1D5-33-14-1 11J381 - Trinidad #4 ..........................................Fort Calgary Wapella DD....................................5D3-17-2C2-17-15-1 11J380 - Trinidad #4 ..........................................Fort Calgary Wapella DD....................................9D3-17-4A3-17-15-1 11H099 - Nabours #24 ............................................... BHPB Melville ............................................................. 16-2-20-2 11F392 - Belts #1 ................................................. Elkhorn Northgate Hz ......................................5A3-29-2D16-29-1-2 11K094 - Crusader #2 ..........................................Athena Alameda West ....................................................... 16-18-4-3 11A228 - Precision #219 ..................................... Renegade Wordsworth .......................................................... 7-7-7-3 11G098 - Akita #15..................................................... BHPB Melville ............................................................. 1-36-20-4 11F095 - Canelson #27 ........................................... VOC North Portal........................................................... 12-10-1-4 11G039 - Precision #120 .......................................... CNRL Steelman.............................................................. 15-2-5-5 11E388 - Precision #120 ....................................... CNRL Steelman DD..........................................3D9-10-3A9-10-5-5 11J071 - Canelson #15 ........................................... CVE Taylorton Hz .........................................4C11-31-1C14-6-2-6 11K061 - Canelson #16........................................FMP et al Weir Hill Hz ...................................... 1B2-34-4B10-27-5-6 10J054 - Big Sky #7 .............................................. Legacy Taylorton Hz ........................................... 4A15-9-4A2-9-2-6 11B019 - Canelson #23.......................................... CPEC ViewÀeld Hz .......................................... 3B4-27-4A1-27-8-7 11E020 - Advance #7 ............................................. CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ..........................................4A9-33-2D9-34-8-7 11K082 - Red Dog #3.......................................... CVE Roche Percee Hz .....................................1A1-35-2D16-25-1-7 11I184 - Quinterra #9 ....................................... Enerplus W Kingsford 2Hz.....................................4D9-22-3A1-22-4-7 11E339 - Advance #6 ............................................. CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ........................................ 4A9-18-3B12-18-7-8 11C584 - Canelson #22.......................................... CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ............................................2B3-6-1C14-6-8-8 11F091 - Advance #9 ............................................. CPEC ViewÀeld Hz .......................................... 1B1-15-3A1-10-9-8 11C593 - Vortex #2 ............................................Triwest Macoun West Hz.................................... 3A1-23-3A1-14-4-10

THE ESTEVAN MERCURY DRILLING REPORT 11L007 - Canelson #24 ..................................... Longview et al Midale Hz........................................4D1-3-3A1-2-6-10 11J333 - Advance #3 .................................................. FCL Benson............................................................... 5-24-6-10 11H054 - Precision #381 ....................................... CPEC ViewÀeld 2Hz ..................................... 2A10-13-4B2-13-8-10 11E032 - Canelson #26 .......................................... CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ....................................3D14-12-2D14-13-9-10 11J316 - Champion #45 ........................................... NAP Foam Lake ......................................................... 4-16-29-11 11I213 - Precision #275................................ CVE et al Weyburn Unit Inj 2Hz.................................8B8-1-4D12-6-6-12 11G281 - Ensign #601.......................................... Zargon Weyburn 2Hz....................................... 4A6-18-4B4-18-6-12 11L031 - Big Sky #2 ........................................... Conserve Weyburn 2Hz.................................2B12-12-3C13-12-6-13 11C181 - Panther #1 ..........................................Valleyview Weyburn 3Hz ................................3C13-13-1B12-24-7-14 11I323 - Saxon #157 ................................................ Rio Tinto Sedley ......................................................... 2-24-14-16 11I271 - Horizon #34 ........................................ Painted Pony Flat Lake Hz .................................... 3B4-10-4B4-9-1-16 11I322 - Saxon #154 ................................................ Rio Tinto Sedley ......................................................... 15-2-15-16 11H325 - Big Sky #45.......................................Enerplus Skinner Lake 2Hz ..................................1D1-10-2C4-12-4-17 11K244 - Vortex #1 ................................................ Spartan Ceylon Hz........................................... 1A1-6-4B3-31-6-18 11K047 - Big Sky #34..................................................PBEN Abbott ............................................................ 14-21-8-18

WAITING ON PROGRAM

11D195 - Legacy Frys East Hz....................................................................................................... 4D1-16-3D1-15-8-30 11H451 - Tundra Frys East Hz ........................................................................................................1A8-24-1B5-24-8-30 11H356 - Tundra Frys E Hz...........................................................................................................4A9-36-4B12-36-7-30 10J213 - Admiralty Welwyn ............................................................................................................................11-5-15-31 10F204 - Renegade Fleming ..........................................................................................................................6-34-12-31 11B210 - Mosaic K2 Esterhazy 6 WSW .......................................................................................................12-26-19-32 10L073 - Questerre Wawota ........................................................................................................................13-29-12-33 10E269 - Mosaic Esterhazy 2 EH.................................................................................................................12-22-19-33 10G299 - Reliable Wawota.............................................................................................................................8-13-12-33 10D050 - BDOG Parkman ..............................................................................................................................15-13-9-34 11D105 - PBEN Wapella DD ...............................................................................................................3A3-3-1A3-3-15-1 11J193 - Triwest Alameda East SWD ................................................................................................................16-9-4-2 11G169 - Sundance Ochapowace .....................................................................................................................6-5-18-3 11H433 - Kinwest 08 Alameda .........................................................................................................................11-28-3-3 11A263 - Spectrum et al Willmar..........................................................................................................................1-3-6-4 10K093 - Nordic Sturgis ...................................................................................................................................4-11-35-4 11H404 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ............................................................................................................2A2-29-3A2-20-8-5 11D089 - Silver Spur ViewÀeld Hz ..................................................................................................2B2-26-4B10-23-7-7 11C510 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ....................................................................................................... 2C12-15-1C12-16-8-7 11F047 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ............................................................................................................4A8-25-3A8-30-9-7 11A451 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ............................................................................................................4A8-22-3A8-23-9-9 11B372 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ............................................................................................................... 5D8-8-4B5-8-9-9 11C524 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ........................................................................................................... 5D16-8-1C13-8-9-9 11A055 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ................................................................................................................2A4-9-4B4-4-9-9 11H095 - Legacy et al ViewÀeld Hz................................................................................................ 3C14-31-3B3-31-9-9 11J332 - FCL Benson ....................................................................................................................................13-24-6-10 11J202 - Williston Hunter Tableland Hz ..................................................................................... 2C13-11-1C13-10-1-10 10J349 - Williston Hunter Tableland Hz ..........................................................................................3B4-28-3A1-28-1-10 10B263 - Arc Tribune .....................................................................................................................................15-32-3-14 11I279 - Painted Pony Flat Lake Hz ................................................................................................4A1-23-3A1-24-1-16 11K043 - PBEN Pangman DD ................................................................................................... 4B16-15-2D15-15-7-20 11A096 - CEEI Hardy South ............................................................................................................................5-17-5-21 11K317 - Goldenkey Hardy South....................................................................................................................4-13-5-22

NOTE:

Drilling Licenses are updated however, due to the extended holiday schedule the next rig report (spuds) will be released January 4.

Rig Technician Apprenticeship Program 2012 training dates:

Motorhand (Level 1) Derrickhand (Level 2) Driller (Level 3)

Location:

March 12 to 30 April 2 to 20 April 23 to May 11

Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute, Estevan Complete course descriptions are available at www.southeastcollege.org or www.saskapprenticeship.ca

To register in the Rig Technician Apprenticeship program, please contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission toll-free at 1-877-363-0536.

Book Your Energy Ad! Call 634-2654

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

Page 13

Health care funding: how much is enough?

Yo u w o u l d t h i n k 10 years notice would be enough time to start making changes. When it comes to health care spending by Canadian governments, that’s simply not the case.

In mid-December, federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty put the provinces on notice that five years from now, the feds were going to start cutting back on the increases to health care spending. It’s

pegged at six per cent per year, and has been that way since Prime Minister Paul Martin set that rate in 2004 for the following 10 years. That’s exponential growth, especially when you consider government revenues have not come anywhere close to six per cent annual increases over that time. Flaherty is even willing to continue that unsustainable rate for a few more years before cutting it back.

Brian Zinchuk From the Top of the Pile I’ve been writing about the insane, insatiable fiscal maw that health care has become since 2004, after I spoke to then-NDP cabinet minister (and later minister of health) Len

Taylor about the everincreasing percentage of government spending going to health care. Back then, it was around 37 per cent. And, as he predicted, it has continued to grow, to

the point where now it’s in the low 40s per cent. If the provinces want to continue the current path they are on, it will hit 50 per cent in short order.

Flaherty is the first person with the power to do something about it to actually show some spine.

Instead of taking potshots at the big bad feds, he should be applauded.

While his measures are much more generous than I would give, he may end up

The

Energy Page

Over 28,000 distribution

Distribution targeting the oil industry in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta.

Advertising deadline is January 12, 2012 for February 2012 issue.

Editorial Focus: Chemistry

634-2654 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE & SERVICE PLC’S, VFD’S BATTERY CONSTRUCTION TRENCHING MOTOR SALES & REPAIRS

adsales@estevanmercury.ca

PLEASE NOTE:

WE ARE NOW TRAINING AT OUR NEW TRAINING FACILITY WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE MAIN CARSON YARD. “SAFETY TRAINING” PLEASE ENTER THE BUILDING FROM THE STAIRWELL ON THE EAST SIDE

Enform COR CertiÀed 24 HOUR SERVICE

Safety & Environmental Services f y

62 DEVONIAN ST. ESTEVAN, SK.

All courses begin at 8am unless otherwise noted

NOW AVAILABLE

PH: 637-2180 FAX: 637-2181

)LUHÀJKWLnJ 7UaLnLnJ

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Pre-registration is required for all courses.

Will train at your location by appointment

3S7 I53 7UaLnLnJ

Cancellation notice is required 24 Hrs in advance! All no shows will be billed for the full cost of the course

Available by appointment

3LpHOLnH &RnVWUXFWLRn

December Contract

CRUDE OIL Closing price as of Thursday, December 22, 2011

98

$ Sponsored by

80

January 2012 Sun

Mon

*Instrumentation * Motor Sales, Rewinds & Repairs 310 Kensington Ave., Estevan, SK

24 HOUR SERVICE

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

2 STAT HOLIDAY

3 H2S Lampman

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 Firstaid Lampman

11 Firstaid Cont’ Lampman

12 Fall Protection Lampman

13

14

15

16

17 H2S Lampman

18 Global Ground Disturbance Lampman

19 Confined Space Lampman

20

21

22

23

24 Firstaid Lampman

25 Firstaid Cont’ Lampman

26 Fall Protection Lampman—Legion

27 Powered Mobile Equipment Lampman

28

US DOLLARS

OilÀeld Electrical Construction & Service

(306) 634-5617

Available by appointment

Rigging & Hoisting Lampman 29

30

31 H2S Lampman

To Register Call Tricia @ 306-487-1550 Email: tstinson@carsonenergyservices.com

saving us from ourselves.

My formula? Six per cent next year, five per cent the following year, then four per cent, three per cent, then the rate of GDP growth from the preceding year. GDP growth is a close indicator of rising or falling government revenues, and by lagging by one year, there are no surprises or shortfalls.

Imagine if your mortgage payment, your largest household expense, grew by six per cent every year for 13 years, yet your pay went up by about two per cent, some years maybe less. How long would it be before you could no longer make your car payments, pay your power bill and your phone bill? Soon you’d be down to eating Ichiban noodles every second day, and nothing on alternating days.

This is very much the scenario for governments today. The provinces have allowed it to continue because the feds have continued to boost their transfers each year.

Something has to be done. We still need roads, forestry workers, cops, agriculture support, and everything else that government provides. It can’t be JUST health care.

Provincial finance ministers all know this.

Surely they have told this to their underlings, or have had their underlings spell it out in block letters for them. Their outrage at Flaherty’s laying down the law is simply political farce.

Denial of the obvious course of action is simply going to make the pain that much worse when the axe eventually falls. This is not a case of 1990’sstyle cutbacks, and then a gradual re-instatement.

There needs to be an upper limit on health-care spending that cannot, and will not, be violated.

By taking his time in implementing his plan, Flaherty is being too nice.

Setting the final showdown beyond the next federal election is a bit of a cop-out, me thinks.

His deadline needs to be shorter, and the downturn quicker. The provinces, ultimate spenders of this money, need to get moving on the innovation front. They should invest in spine boards for their ministers of health, if not actual spines, before health care drives us all broke.

Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net

Page 14

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011 7+( 75$'(5 )5,'$< $8*867

(;35(66 6287+($67 75$'(5

3DJH

3OHDVH XVH WKH KDQG\ IRUP IRXQG RQ WKH &ODVVLILHG SDJHV WR VXEPLW \RXU DG BIRTHDAYS

PERSONAL MESSAGES

OUT OF TOWN

MOBILE/ MANUFACTURED

FOR SALE In Stoughton: New modular home on own lot. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths. Vacant. $8,000 down; Payments $800/month.

Must have good credit and be able to bank qualify. Phone 1-587-4348525.

At the Southeast Trader Express Pay Full Price for a CLASSIFIED in SOUTHEAST TRADER

EXPRESS

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

Repeat the Same Ad in the

AVAILABLE Immediately. Two Bachelor apartments. Newly renovated. In downtown Estevan.

Phone 421-3749.

FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom Apartm e n t . L a r g e 2 , 0 0 0 s q . ft . , Available January 1. $1500/month + Utilities. Fully renovated. Includes new Stove and Fridge and Washer/Dr yer. Private parking space, and large private sundeck.

Also has 2 private entrances. No smoking and no pets, please.

Downtown Estevan. Call: 4213749 today.

SHIRLEY You may know this gal She was a real barn BURNER in her day Now she is a GRAHAM cracker Happy 80th January 3, 2012 Mom, Grandmom, Great Grandmom - Love Duane and Family

FOR RENT: Newly Built Low Rental Apartments. Ideal for people in the service industry. 3 - 1 Bedroom and 2 - 2 Bedrooms. Income ver ification required. $31,000 Gross per year for 1 bedrooms; $37,000 for t wo bedroom. No Pets. Ser ious inquir ies only, please. Call 421-0969 between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

IN MEMORIAM

FOR RENT: Two bedroom basement suite. All appliances and utilities included. References required. Non-smoking. Phone 6342527.

In Loving Memory of Collette Hines Stubel October 11, 1971 January 2, 2002 You had a smile for everyone You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, This world could ever hold.

To us you were so special What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

- Lovingly remembered by Mom and Zeke.

COMING EVENTS Estevan Arts Council STARS FOR SASKATCHEWAN Presents SHARON WEI, Viola and ANGELA PARK, Piano Saturday, January 21, 2012 7:30 p.m.

St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church Estevan Advance Tickets: Seniors/Adults $20 Teen $15 Child $7 Door: Seniors/Adults $25 Teen $18 Child $8 Tickets at Henders Drugs Present ticket for 10% off at Granbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Remember your loved one with a Memorial Tribute in the Southeast Trader Express

YORKTON HOUSING AUTHORITY is accepting applications for seniors - Couples - Over 60 for 2 bedroom units. Pref. given for greatest needs and lowest income. For more info contact (306)782-7733.

WANTED TO RENT

PSYCHICS TRUE Advice! TRUE Clarity!

TRUE PSYCHICS 1-877-342-3032 or 1-900-528-6256 or Mobile #3563 (18+) 3.19/min. www.truepsychics.ca

APPLIANCE REPAIRS Repairs to Household: Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Ranges, Fridges Call Rene at 306-455-2707 Cell: 306-577-5487

SERVICES FOR HIRE CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed record removal since 1989.

Confidential. Fast. Affordable. Our A+ BBB rating assures employment/travel freedom. Call for free information booklet. 1-8-NOWPARDON (1-866-972-7366). RemoveYourRecord.com.

NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved.

Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect.

HOUSES FOR SALE FOR SALE: New 1215 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath modular home.

Includes fridge and stove. $4750 down; $852 per month - Includes lot rent. Phone 1-403-397-8525.

TOWNHOUSES FOR SALE FOR SALE. 55 PLUS ACTIVE ADULT Living. Large Ground Level Townhomes. 306 241 0123 www.diamondplace.ca.

QUIET, PROFESSIONAL Man Non-smoker. Looking for accommodations. References available.

Phone 421-7119.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION LOOKING FOR Non-drinking person to share 2 bedroom trailer - By the week or month. Phone evenings: 634-7818.

MOBILE/ MANUFACTURED C U S T O M B U I LT R E A D Y T O MOVE HOMES: R. Barkman Constr uction, Cromer, Manitoba.

Quality workmanship and materials. Please Phone Randy at 204662-4561 for Estimates and Design or Stop in to Visit Our Homes.

TRAILER FOR SALE: Willow Park Greens. For viewing or information, Phone 780-706-4475.

Estevan

Mercury www.estevanmercury.ca

For

Our ClassiĂ&#x20AC;ed Sale Never Ends!

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE

BY OWNER: Prairie Lake Lodge, Lake of the Prairies has Lakeview and Golf view lots for sale. Spacious, well-treed, affordable year round usage for cottage or 5th wheel. Financing and availability, call: 204-773-3335, e-mail: keating@escape.ca FOR SALE: 2 - 10 Acre parcels of land, 2 miles west of Estevan in the valley. Phone 634-7920 or 421-1753.

PROPERTY FOR SALE LAKEVIEW HOMES & Lots Vernon BC. Lake Okanagan. Private Beach. Dock. Trees. Meadows.

Wildflowers. Birds. Trails. Reasonably priced custom home construction. Architectural Guidelines.

Build now or later. Ten minutes to town-center. Lots from $219,000.

Houses from $499,000. Vendor financing available. Call Scott 250.558.4795 www.AdventureBayVernon.com.

LAKE VIEW HOMES Vernon, BC. Convenient location in Okanagan Landing. Established neighborly landscaped community. Low maintenance quality built homes. Pool, Tennis, Picnic & Fitness Center.

On Site Boat & RV Storage. Next to Beach, Boat Launch & Marina.

Direct access to walkways & bike trails. Level entr y & 2 storey homes available $429,000. Call Scott 250.558.4795 www.SeasonsVernon.com.

FINANCIAL SERVICES MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-7761660.

Classifieds Work!

Book yours today.

634-2654

CHARGED CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES Businesses/Private Parties placing ClassiĂ&#x20AC;ed Advertising (Want Ads) in either The Estevan Mercury or the Southeast Trader Express and requesting these ads to be BILLED TO AN ACCOUNT WILL BE CHARGED THE FOLLOWING RATE: $9.95 for the First 20 Words + 20¢ for Each Additional Word ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO 5% GST Please remember â&#x20AC;Ś Each Abbreviation Counts as One Word (You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t save money by abbreviating, you just make your ad more difĂ&#x20AC;cult to read) Web Sites (i.e. www.world.ca) count as three words

1/2 Price!

Estevan Mercury & Southeast Trader Express CLASSIFIED INDEX

Engagements Wedding Annivers.

Anniversaries Birthdays Announcements Prayer Corner In Memoriam Cards of Thanks Coming Events Garage Sales Memorial Services Personals Health/Beauty Lost Found Introduction Services Readings Psychics Travel Health Spas Tickets Childcare Available Childcare Wanted

SERVICES Accounting/ Bookkeeping Appliance Repairs Auctioneers Bricklaying Building/Contracting Building Supplies Drywalling Building/Contracting Electrical Handyperson Hauling Cleaning Janitorial Landscaping Lawn & Garden Moving Painting/Wallpaper Renos/Home Improvement Roofing Snow removal Services for Hire Vacuum Services

LEGAL Notices to Creditors Assessment Rolls Tax Enforcement Tenders Notices/Nominations Legal/Public Notices Judicial Sales Houses for Sale Apts./Condos for Sale Out of Town Cabins/Cottages/ Country Homes Apts./Condos for Rent Duplexes for Rent Houses for Rent Mobiles/Pads Housesitting Wanted to Rent Rooms for Rent Room & Board Shared Accomm.

Mobile/Mft. Homes for Sale Recreational Property Revenue Property Garages Real Estate Services Investment Opport.

Business Opportunities Hotels/Motels Business Services Financial Services Industrial/Commercial Storage Space for Lease Office/Retail for Rent Warehouses Farms for Sale Farms/Acreages for Rent Land/Pastures for Rent Mineral Rights Farm Implements Livestock Horses & Tack

Farm Services Feed & Seed Hay/Bales for Sale Certified Seed for Sale Pulse Crops/Grain Wanted Steel Buildings/ Granaries Farms/Real Estate Antiques For Sale/Miscellaneous Furniture Musical Instruments Computers/Electronics Firewood Sports Equipment Farm Produce Hunting/Firearms Plants/Shrubs/Trees Pets Wanted to Buy Auctions Adult Personals Domestic Cars Trucks & Vans Parts & Accessories Automotive Wanted RVs/Campers/Trailers Boats Snowmobiles Motorcycles ATVs/Dirt Bikes Utility Trailers Oilfield/Wellsite Equip.

Heavy Equipment Career Opportunities Professional Help Office/Clerical Skilled Help Trades Help Sales/Agents General Employment Work Wanted Domestic Help Wanted Career Training Tutors Memorial Donations Obituaries

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011 FINANCIAL SERVICES PAW N S H O P O N L I N E : G E T CASH FAST! Sell or Get a Loan for your Watch, Jewelry, Gold, Diamonds, Art or Collectibles From Home!

ONLINE: www.PAWNUP.com or Toll-Free: 1-888-435-7870.

LAND WANTED PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

FEED & SEED

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" d Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

LAND FOR SALE

SOLD EXAMPLES Bengough - 22 1/4’s Bethune - 2 1/4’s Blaine Lake - 245 acres Cupar - 5 1/4s Davidson - 6 1/4’s Elfross – 18 1/4’s Emerald – 22 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Grenfell - 3 1/4’s Harwarden - 1 1/4’s Lestock - 5 1/4’s Lake Alma – 9 1/4’s Marcelin - 7 1/4’s Moose Jaw - 8 1/4’s Nokomis - 8 1/4’s Ogema - 36 1/4’s Prince Albert - 1 1/4’s Saskatoon - 2 1/4's Semans - 7 1/4’s Simpson - 10 acres Viscount - 3 1/2 Wadena - 4 1/4’s Wakaw West - 41/4’s Watrous/Young 30 1/2 Mobile Home Park Weyburn - 21 1/4’s Call DOUG 306-955-2266 EMAIL: saskfarms@shaw.ca Letter of Appreciation When we were approached by Mr. Doug Rue of Freshwater Holdings in July 2011, it was an opportunity for us to sell our farmland at a very fair price.

Mr. Rue visited our home and he explained the process, w h i c h went forward very quickly. We received payment on September 15, 2011. We appreciated Mr. Rue’s friendly and understanding manner.

There were no difficulties and he kept in touch throughout the transaction.

FOR SALE - MISC HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality.

All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 330,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

STEEL BUILDINGS END OF SEASON DEALS! Overstock must go - make an offer! FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL TO CHECK INVENTORY and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

DISCONNECTED PHONE? ChoiceTel Home Phone Service.

No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call ChoiceTel Today! 1-888-3331405. www.choicetel.ca.

DOMESTIC CARS FOR SALE: 1992 LINCOLN. Near mint condition inside and out. New tires, battery and starter. Charcoal Grey. Every thing works; Drives and rides great. Phone 461-8167.

ADULT PERSONAL MESSAGES D AT I N G S E R V I C E . L o n g ter m/shor t-ter m relationships, CALL NOW. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations 1on1, 1-866-311-9640, meet on chat-lines. Local single ladies. 1877-804-5381. (18+)

FREE TO TRY!!

1-866-732-0070 **************** LIVE GIRLS! Call #4011 or 1-888-628-6790 **************** You Choose!! Live!!

1-888-544-0199 **************** Hot Live Conversation!

Call #4010 or 1- 877-290-0553 18+2

DOMESTIC CARS Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate deliver y OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.

Used Cars

2011 FORD FOCUS Like new, only 5,300 kms...............................$17,900 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT8, Green, Auto 1,3000 kms ........SOLD 2009 PONTIAC G8 leather, very clean, 73,000 kms.......................$17,900 2009 SATURN ASTRA Red, Leather, sunroof 7000 kms ...............$17,900 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY Silver, Very clean, only 34,000 kms .........$17,900 2007 CHARGER Very clean, new tires, 87,000 kms .........................SOLD 2007 FORD FUSION AWD .............................................................$15,900 2005 CHEV SSR - Collector very clean, 79,000 kms ....................$34,900 2005 DODGE MAGNUM 80,000 kms ...............................................$9,900 1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 Very nice, 160,416 kms ............$4,900

Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans 2011 RAM 1500 Grey, Loaded, 52,900 kms ...................................$41,900 2011 CHEV TRAVERSE 18,000 kms .............................................$42,900 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Grey or Red Leather , 25,000 kms ..................................................$37,900 2010 RAM LARAMIE Crew, 13,065 kms ........................................$37,900 2009 FORD F-150 Ext Cab XLT, Blue, 41,776 kms ........................$26,900 2009 GMC YUKON XL SLT Leather, 45,607 kms ..........................$36,900 2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN Deep Red, 73,291 kms.........................$26,900 2007 CHEV SILVERADO Regular Cab, 77,000 kms ......................$25,900 2007 CHEV SIERRA Reg. Cab, Short Box, 76,000 kms ................$23,900 2006 RAM 1500 Cloth, Very clean .....................................................SOLD 2005 CHEV SILVERADO 2500 Crew Duramax 215,000 kms ........$19,900

HOME OF THE POWER TEAM! 409 Kensington Avenue ~ Estevan, Sask.

Phone: 634-3221 If you haven’t shopped POWER DODGE you may have paid too much!

Buying or Selling A Vehicle?

The Mercury Classifieds

AT LAST! An iron filter that works.

IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957.

P h o n e 1- 8 0 0 - B I G I R O N ; www.bigirondrilling.com.

will get you on the road!

Phone 634-2654 Today!

F O R SA L E : Tra i l e r M o u n te d 4-Man Portable Fishing Shack.

Comes on aluminum trailer wired with tail lights, interior light, 4 fishing holes. Trailer wheels flip up to allow shack to sit flat on ice. New $2,000; Asking $1,000. Call Dan at 461-6765 or 634-4970.

NOTICE

Payment for Classified Advertising Must be Made in Advance Prepaid Rates: $7.95 per week for up to 20 words Please add 20¢ for each additional word Remember To Add 5% GST! Cash – Cheque – Visa – MasterCard Note: No refunds are issued for Classified Advertising. If you Cancel your Ad before expiry, Credit will be given which may be applied to future advertising. *** • CHECK YOUR ADS • We will only accept responsibility for errors the first time an ad appears • PLEASE NOTE • Rewording or Changing an Advertisement After it has been Printed in the Paper Requires Payment for a NEW AD – No Credits Are Issued for Ads That Are Changed – • Cancellation of Advertisements • Must be received by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday for the Trader and 4:00 p.m. Friday for the Mercury ****************

SOUTHEAST TRADER

EXPRESS Business Office located at 68 Souris Avenue North in Estevan (Across from the Water Tower) Please Phone 634-2654 for further information Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday ****************

Use the Handy Form Below to Submit Your Advertisement to: The Southeast Trader Express Box 730, Estevan, SK S4A 2A6 or submit your ad through our website at www.estevanmercury.ca

A REMINDER … EACH ABBREVIATION Counts as One Word (You don’t save money by abbreviating, You just make your advertisement more difficult to read)

PLEASE PRINT: Name ________________________________________ Address _____________________________________ Telephone No. ________________________________

FOR SALE - MISC Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’ s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE WEDNESDAY AT 3:00 P.M.

Please Select Your Category from the Classified Index

STEEL BUILDINGS / GRANARIES STEEL BUILDINGS: Reduced Factory Inventory. 30x36 - Reg. $15,850, Now $12,600; 36x58 Reg. $21,900, Now $18,800; 48x96 - Reg. $48,700, Now $41,900; 81x130 - Reg. $121,500, Now $103,900. Jim: 306-7648000, Source# 11H.

Page 15

Number of Weeks ______________________________ Amount Enclosed ______________________________

Family Owned Dealership Since 1937 1021 - 4th STREET, ESTEVAN PHONE: (306) 634-3629

USED CARS 2009 PONTIAC G8 65,000 kms ...................................................... $19,995 2009 MAZDA CX-7 40,000km......................................................... $29,900 2009 SEBRING TOURING Very nice car ....................................... $11,995 2008 DODGE JOURNEY SXT ........................................................ $18,995 2008 VW NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, 64,000 kms .................. $17,995 2008 DODGE AVENGER................................................................ $11,995 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING .......................................................... $10,995 2005 MAZDA 3 GT............................................................................ $9,595

USED TRUCKS/VANS 2011 DAKOTA CREW CAB 4x4 18,000 kms ................................. $25,900 2010 GRAND CARAVAN, 6,200 kms ............................................. $24,900 2010 RAM 1500 SPORT CREW CAB, Loaded .............................. $33,900 2009 RAM 1500 SPORT 4X4 Q/C Mint ..........................................

SOLD $26,995 2008 DODGE 2500 Q/C 4x4 DIESEL ............................................. $29,995 2008 GRAND CARAVAN, 78,000 kms ........................................... $16,995 2008 DODGE NITRO SXT, sunroof ................................................ $18,900 2007 FORD F-150 XLT ................................................................... $17,995 2007 TOWN AND COUNTRY ......................................................... $14,995 2006 JEEP TJ SPORT 6 spd transmission, 44,000 kms ................ $17,500 2006 DODGE 1500 4X4 Q/C SLT ................................................... $18,995 2006 FORD F-250 LARIAT EXT CAB DIESEL .............................. $19,500 2003 DODGE 1500 Q/C SLT 2WD ................................................... $9,900

TRAILERS/MOTORHOMES/RVs 2008 RPM TOY HAULER, 26 Ft. .................................................... $28,500 2008 ROCKWOOD WINDJAMMER, 28 Ft. .................................... $22,980 2007 TRAIL LITE, 31 Ft. ................................................................. $18,600 2006 BRISTOL BAY 5TH WHEEL LOADED ................................. $31,995 2005 VAN GUARD 30 FT. TRAVEL TRAILER .............................. $20,995

*PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES*

VISA/MC No. _________________________________ Card Expiry Date: ______________________________

YOUR AD _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

The World’s Largest Shopping Centre is the CLASSIFIED SECTION of Your Newspaper

Page 16

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

DOMESTIC CARS

DOMESTIC CARS

Senchuk’s Super Deals!

Used Cars

2010 LINCOLN MKS Loaded w/power roof, navigation, 25,000 km ........................................................................................$33,995 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA S, 4 door, 5 speed, Loaded, 32,000 kms .........................................................................................SOLD 2010 MUSTANG V6 Auto, loaded with only 54,000 kms ................$17,995 2009 MUSTANG V6 loaded, only 7,500 kms ..................................$17,995 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT SPORT 2 door, loaded, 55,000 kms ......................................................................................$12,995 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, auto, leather, 90,000 kms............$14,995 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT SS Loaded with leather, 5 speed, turbo charged, 93,000 kms ..............................................................$11,900 2006 HONDA CIVIC EX, 2 door 68,000 kms ..................................$13,500 2003 HONDA ACCORD EX, 4 door, auto, loaded, 132,000 kms .....$9,995 2003 MONTE CARLO LS V6 2 Door, loaded, Auto, 118,000 kms ......................................................................................$7,995

Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans

2 - 2011 FORD RAPTORS CREW CAB 4x4 ..................................$63,995 2 - 2011 EDGE LIMITED ALL WHEEL DRIVE, fully loaded with Navigation & moon roofs, only 26,000 kms .....................................$39,500 2011 EXPLORER XLT 4x4 new style, 25,000 kms ........................$38,500 2011 ESCAPE LIMITED 4x4 loaded with leather & power moon roof, only 28,000 kms ............................................................$29,995 2010 F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW loaded with navigation, 72,000 kms ......................................................................................$29,995 2010 F150 PLATINUM SUPERCREW 4x4, navigation, 91,000 kms ......................................................................................$29,995 2010 F150 XLT SUPERCREW 4x4, 5.4L, loaded with 119,000 kms ....................................................................................$21,995 2010 F150 XLT SUPERCREW 4x4, loaded with 120,000 kms ......$21,900 2010 F250 XLT CREW CAB 4x4, 5.4L, loaded with 60,000 kms ...$30,995 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE CX, Loaded with 99,800 kms ...................$24,900 2008 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4x4, loaded with 73,000 kms ........$21,900 2008 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4x4 5.4L, auto, loaded, 62,000 kms ......................................................................................$21,995 2006 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4x4, 6.0L, diesel,145,000 kms has warranty up to 300,000 kms ........................................................SOLD 2004 GMC SIERRA EXT. CAB 4x4, with 162,000 kms ..................$13,995

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Don’ t Just Visit, Live it! Agricultural placements in EUROPE, UK, AUSTRALIA or NEW ZEALAND. Wide range of jobs (4-12 months) awaiting experienced individuals ages 18-30.

AgriVenture arranges everything. Booking now for spring departures. www.agriventure.com 1-888-598-4415. Canadian farmers looking for an extra hand in their busy season are also invited to apply for an international trainee.

LOCAL ROCKY Mountain House company looking for Class 1 Tank Truck Driver. Must have valid tickets. Experience an asset. Benefit package. Fax 403-845-3903.

TRADES HELP EMPLOYMENT Oppor tunities: Lasso Drilling Corporation - We are seeking experienced individuals who are interested in working with an innovative, employee oriented drilling contractor. Our operators are based in SE Saskatchewan. Positions are available for both permanent full-time and casual on-call. Rig Managers, Drillers, Derrickhands, Motormen, and Floorhands. Experienced individuals with valid tickets will be given priority. Remuneration will be per the CAODC schedule. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Resumes should be directed to: E-mail: lasso@lassodrilling.ca Fax: 1-866-764-1356. Mail: Lasso Drilling Corporation, 306, 44010816 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2J 5H8.

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Senchuk Ford Sales Ltd.

Your home of after sales service

118 Souris Avenue North – Estevan, Sask.

634-3696

Chloe, Kevin postpone wedding THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Brooke felt that Taylor had an investment in Thomas and Hope becoming a couple.

Thomas agreed to help Steffy keep Liam and Hope apart at the resort, but that he would not manipulate Hope any further. Beverly didn’t take kindly to Amber’s free advice to stay away from Rick.

Liam grew suspicious of Steffy after she began running secret errands during their vacation. Bill used his connections to ensure that Hope and Thomas’s trip to Mexico would end in Steffy’s favor.

Later, Hope was brutally honest with Thomas about her feelings toward him. Wait to See: Steffy is involved in an ATV accident.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES A Christmas night in the Square brought Bo and Hope another clue in Alice’s secret.

Sami continued to be swallowed by guilt her despite her vow renewal with Rafe.

Quinn helped keep Daniel busy while he waited for his test results. EJ berated Stefano for allowing John to be set free. A business opportunity arose that would make Rafe and Carrie unlikely bedmates.

Stefano gave John a chance to end their feud once and for all.

When questioned by Abigail, Melanie denied her feelings for Chad. Wait to See: Could John be the true Phoenix?

GENERAL HOSPITAL Carly bought Shawn a dog to help him with his post-traumatic stress disorder. Michael told Carly that he thought he saw Jax at the airport. Dante caught Delores searching for something in the evidence room. Sonny issued a dire warning to the Zaccharas. Elizabeth received a clue during one of her flashbacks.

A vengeful Michael made an announcement during the New Year’s Eve celebration at Metrocourt. Anthony hopped on the elevator to have a moment alone with Tracy. Kate gave Sonny a belated Christmas gift. Wait to See: Elizabeth finds herself intrigued by Ewen.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE Rex and Gigi woke up together in Texas. Later, Shane was shocked to find

out that his mother was really alive after all. Todd swore revenge on Neela for recording Jack’s confession.

Starr presented Rick with a check at the hospital. John and Tea locked horns over Jack’s role in Stacy’s death.

Todd realized that Tea knows that he killed Victor. Natalie and John agreed to discuss their relationship on New Year’s Eve. Clint and Viki talked about a possible future together. Wait to See:Apower outage has consequences.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Chloe told her friends that she and Kevin decided to postpone their wedding; she then loaned Victoria her veil and bouquet so that she and Billy could get married on the spot. Sharon reluctantly got a restraining order against Adam so that Nick would allow her to see their daughter.

Michael questioned the legality of Angelo selling Gloria her restaurant back. Nikki refused to return to rehab and insisted that Victor tell her what really happened to Diane. Sharon found herself back in Adam’s arms. Wait to See: Nick and Phyllis share a passionate reunion. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

LONG CREEK MOTORS Auto Sales & Service Since 1970 www.longcreekmotors.carpages.ca

CARS 11 Chev Impala LS 4Dr factory warranty 45,000km ................................ $19,995 10 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr High Output factory warranty, 21,800 km .. $21,995 07 Chev Malibu LS 4dr 41,000 km warranty............................................ $13,995 07 Pontiac G6 SE 4dr factory warranty, loaded ....................................... $12,995 06 Pontiac G6 GT 2dr warranty ............................................................... $11,995 06 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr sunroof, warranty .......................................... $14,995 06 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Diesel sunroof wty ................................... $15,995 05 Chev Cavalier VL 2dr warranty ............................................................. $7,995 05 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2dr 5spd warranty ............................................... $9,995 04 Chev Malibu Sedan 4dr warranty ......................................................... $8,995 04 Chev Monte Carlo SS 2dr Dale Earnhardt Jr. Series warranty....... .$11,900 03 Pontiac Grand AM GT 2dr warranty ..................................................... $6,995 98 Plymouth Neon 2dr warranty available....................................................$3,695 88 Oldsmobile 98 fully loaded.......................................................................$1,995

STAGECOACH…PRESENTS CASINO EXPRESS…TO DEADWOOD GULCH RESORT 4 DAYS – 3 NIGHTS

$56.00 U.S in meal coupons $40.00 in gaming coupons (Cash Back) $10.00 Value in Free Slot Tournament $6.00 Black Jack Play

TRUCKS, VANS & SUV’s 11 GMC Yukon SLE 4X4, 7 pass, 46,589 km, factory warranty .............. $35,995 11 Jeep Liberty Sport 4X4 36,450 km factory warranty .......................... $24,995 10 Dodge Dakota SXT Crew/Cab 4X4 Flexfuel, 4dr factory warranty.... $24,995 08 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD sunroof, leather, factory warranty ........ $21,995 08 Ford F150 Super/crew 4x4 Lariat, warranty ...................................... $21,995 08 Ford Escape XLT AWD, loaded, warranty .......................................... $18,995 07 Chev Silverado LS Ext/cab 4WD, loaded, warranty........................... $18,995 07 Chev Avalanche LTZ sunroof, warranty ............................................. $25,995 05 Buick Rendezvous AWD CXL, 4dr, 7 pass, warranty ......................... $7,995 04 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr warranty ........................................ $13,995 01 Pontiac Montana SE, 4dr., Extended Van, warranty, 7 passenger ..... $6,495 95 Ford Aerostar AWD 4dr,...............Mechanic’s Special ......................... $1,995 93 Chev Silverado E/C, 6.2 Diesel, warranty ............................................ $5,995

Most of Our Vehicles are Covered by Lubrico Powertrain Warranty

Prices Reduced! ~ We Take Trades Reasonable Offers Considered PHONE COLLECT FOR KEN 634-7231 AFTER HOURS: Cell: 461-7805

421 - 4th Street – Estevan, Sask. e-mail: saleslongcreekmotors@sasktel.net

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LOCAL ROCKY Mountain House company looking for day rate and hourly Vacuum Truck Operator.

Must have current oilfield tickets and up-to-date drivers abstract.

Benefit package. Fax 403-8453903.

All CDL Drivers Wanted: Excellent mileage pay + bonuses. Require valid passport. Deliver new & used vehicles long haul in U.S. & Canada. Piggyback training available.

Toll-Free 1-855-781-3787.

23500 $ 00 Weekends – 260 $

Monday Departures –

p.p. d/o

Departs: Regina, Weyburn, Estevan and all along route:

$

11200 U.S. Value You Get Back

• Duty free with a $50 draw • Free hors d’oeuvres every night • Draws for cash and prizes • FREE Spearfish Canyon trip with Homesteak Gold Mine & Spearfish shopping • Draw for $100 gift certificate #1 IN PARDONS Remove Your Criminal Record!

Get star ted TODAY for ONLY $49.95/mo. Limited Time Offer.

FASTEST, GUARANTEED Pardon in Canada. FREE Consultation: 1-866-416-6772. www.ExpressPardons.com FARM/RANCH Positions open:Experienced Management Assistant; E q u i p m e n t O p e r a to r / M a i n te nance/Labourer; Livestock handling, training and health. Must provide own transportation and lodging. No benefits. Must have clean legal and driving record.

Mandatory drug test. Reply to PO Box 10009, RPO King St. W., Estevan, S4A 0X7; E-mail: ncbeef@sasktel.net PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 Weekly Mailing Brochures from home.

100% Legit! Income is guaranteed!

No experience required.

Enrol today! www.national-workers.com

p.p. d/o

Feb. 24,Nov. Mar. Oct. 13, 7, 17, 7,5, 21,9, Apr. 6,24, 20,Mar. 5, 9, Dec. 2, Feb. 13, 18, Apr. May 6, 20,11, May 11,21, 18,25 21, 25 Gift

EXPRESS…TO SKY DANCER CASINO CASINO EXPRESS…TO SKY DANCER CertiÀcates for 3 DAYS – 2 NIGHTS

150

$

In Belcourt, N.D.

SPECIAL PACKAGE

00 p.p. d/o

17, Feb. Oct.Jan. 24, Nov. 22, 21, Jan. 17, 20, Apr. Feb.Mar. 21, Mar. 20,17, Apr. 17, May15, 15,Jun. Jun.19 19 May

For more information …

Christmas

• Up to $120 $75 Cash Back w/10 pts earned each day.

• 2 - $2.00 Off Meal Coupons • $100 at par per day

STAGECOACH TOURS & CHARTERS 42-10th St., Weyburn, Sask. S4H 2W5

1-306-842-8900 Toll-Free: 1-866-879-2191

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

Page 17

Lupus targets young women DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I recently tested positive for lupus, about which I know nothing.

Please furnish me with some information. -- E.L. ANSWER: Men, children and the elderly can come down with lupus, but the main target group is young women between the ages of 15 and 45. Lupus causes a staggering number of signs and symptoms. No one person develops all, but some have many. Joint swelling and pain; a drop

in the number of white and red blood cells; a tendency to form clots in veins; skin rashes; malfunctioning of nerves, the brain and the spinal cord; inflammation of the coverings of the heart and lungs; kidney

damage; and an injuring sensitivity to sunlight are the major troubles facing lupus patients.

All of this comes about because the immune system declares war on body organs and tissues for reasons not fully understood. Antibodies -- products of the immune system -- are signs of the immune attack. They are useful for diagnosing the illness. When you say you tested positive for lupus, do you mean you had a positive blood test? One frequently used is the ANA

(anti-nuclear antibody) test.

A positive ANA suggests lupus but is not diagnostic of it. Two other antibody tests, anti-dsDNA and antiSM, are stronger evidence of lupus.

Lupus is a formidable illness, but modern treatment has taken away much of its dread. In the past, it shortened life. Now 80 percent to 90 percent of lupus patients live 10 or more years. Lupus is subject to flare-ups and periods when it greatly quiets down. For flares, the cortisone drugs

Kids’ artwork makes a home memorable Paintings and pets, or rather paintings of pets, is a dominant theme throughout the bright and cheery Hughes home in Scotts Valley, Calif. It’s impossible to pass from the kitchen hallway to the living room without taking a pause to view portraits of guinea pigs Clover and Bubbles artfully arranged next to paintings of loveable cats and dogs.

Painted sculptures of favorite animals and birds are tucked here and there, too. A pony, penguin and parrot sit in a row on a bedroom shelf, keeping watch over the kids’ comings and goings.

“Eleven-year-old Gilian and 9-year-old Gabbie love to care for, play with and draw pictures of animals, especially our own pets,” says mom Serina.

“Skittles, our leopard gecko, hasn’t made the wall yet because he’s new, but I’m sure they’ll do a portrait of him soon. Showcasing the girls’ animal art as part of

our home decor says a bit of who we are and what we love as a family,” she adds.

Are you swimming with your kids’ artwork?

Why tuck it away in a closet?

Show it off and make your home truly unique. Here are some quick ideas for displaying and storing art: --Hang six to nine same-size clipboards in rows on a hallway wall or family gathering space.

They’ll always be ready for displaying the latest creations in an instant. Mix and match this contemporary art display with large photos, too.

--Think outside the frame, and set your child’s pottery or craft projects together with a houseplant or mini bouquet of flowers.

Place the arrangement on an end table by a sofa or chair.

--Take photos of paintings, drawings and crafts.

Burn a CD or create a special “Kid Art” photo file on your computer. Set to music and enjoy watching the art show over and over together.

--For extra keepers, store rolled-up paper artwork in mailing tubes, available at office-supply stores and the post office. Label with your child’s name and grade.

*** Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday. com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” (c) 2011 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

APPRAISALS LaReine Appraisals Real Estate Appraisals & Consulting

Ph: 634-6388 – Cell Ph: 421-9347 Fax: 634-6389 email: lareine@sasktel.net

EAVESTROUGHING

ACCOUNTING

SV F

Siever Vermeersch & Fonstad

An Association of Professional Accountants 1123 - 4th Street Estevan, Saskatchewan Phone: 306-634-7331 Facsimile: 306-634-2373

Mel Siever, B.Admin., CMA Jim Vermeersch, B.Ed., CGA Donna Fonstad, Dipl. Acct., CGA Ryan Siever, B.Sc., CA

ANSWER: Men and women in and out of service get tinea cruris, jock itch, a fungal infection of the skin in the groin. Cure is possible. The infected skin is red to brown and has a raised, scaly margin. It’s

often itchy. In another part of your letter, you mentioned an antifungal drug that is effective. Stick with it. It can require a month or more of treatment, and you should keep treating for one full week after all signs of it have gone. Other effective medicines are miconazole (Micatin) and clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF), both available without a prescription.

If your current medicine or these medicines don’t make a dent, then you might have to go on prescription oral medicines. In that case, considerations of conditions that look like jock itch should be assessed, things like erythrasma, a bacterial skin infection, and psoriasis. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible.

Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2011 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

Business & Services Directory

1132 - 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7

Professional Directory

are put into play. For quiet periods, medicines with fewer side effects are prescribed. The list of medicines available for lupus is large. A new one has just come on the market.

The booklet on rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, two similar illnesses, gives a comprehensive view of lupus and its treatment.

To order a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 301W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have seen a specialist for jock itch. I was told there is no cure. Why not?

Men in service during the wars must have had this.

-- W.K.

• Windows & Doors • Fascia • Soffit • Metal Cladding • Seamless Eaves • Siding

Contact us for ALL of your renovation needs • New Construction & Renovation • Commercial & Residential • All types of roofing • Metal Buildings & Garage Packages Warren Seeman

421-5706

SNOW REMOVAL J&J Need Snow Removal Concrete this winter?? phone: 634-7913 cell: 421-7889

J & J Concrete is offering very reasonable rates!!

DRYWALL/INSULATING SPRAY POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATION

POLARFOAM SOYA • Zero Ozone Depletion Substance • Ecological Insulation • High R Value per inch • Adds strength and support • Does not support growth of moulds • Adheres to wood, metal, concrete We also install a CLASS 1 Fire Rated product useable in OilÀeld applications.

CUFCA CertiÀed Installers

STAR DRYWALL & INSULATORS LTD. Estevan, SK Phone & Fax (306) 634-3546

HEALTH & MOBILITY AIDS LIFT CHAIRS WALKERS ELECTRIC BEDS AND MUCH MORE Trailblazer Scooter • 13 in. Black Tires • Full Suspension • Deluxe Light Package • 1.2 HP @ 8 MPH • Power Seat or Lge. Batteries

ESTEVAN SHOPPERS MALL OPEN THURS: 12:00 - 8:00 CALL: 306-483-2430 TOLL FREE: 1-800-472-5063

Call 634-2654 to book your ad today!

Page 18

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

Pear-ings At our house, my husband does the weekly grocery shopping, and I shop for dinner parties and holiday meals. He called me to ask about buying some beautiful Red Bartlett pears, as we usually purchase green pears. Red Bartletts are among the first pears ready for harvest each season. The Red Bartlett pear carries a true “pyriform” (pear shape) -- a rounded bell on the bottom half of the fruit, then a definitive shoulder with a smaller neck or stem end.

Gentle harvesting methods,

including handpicking, and modern packing facilities in the Pacific northwest ensure a quality selection when fruit arrives in grocery produce departments.

Northwest pears are harvested when mature, but not yet ripe, so you can expect a smoother texture with sweeter flavor. If left at room temperature, they slowly reach sweet and succulent maturity as they ripen from the inside out.

Pears have been recognized as one of the 20 most popular fruits by the Food and Drug Administration, and it’s no wonder why!

They are an excellent source of fiber and a good source of vitamin C with only 100 calories per serving. And they’re sodium-free, fat-free and cholesterol-free. As

tempting as the pear might be right from the grocer’s stand, a little bit of patience and know-how will ensure that it reaches peak flavor. The best way to judge ripeness for non-Bartlett varieties is apply gentle pressure to the neck of the pear with your thumb. If it yields to pressure, it’s ripe.

To ripen your pears, leave firm, unripe pears at room temperature. Once the pear is ripe, it can be refrigerated to slow the ripening process and saved for use up to five days later.

Ripened pears can be used at once or put under refrigeration (35 F to 45 F) until you want to use them.

Refrigeration will delay further ripening but will not stop it altogether, giving you adequate time to include fresh pears in your menu planning. Remember, pears need to ripen at room temperature, so don’t refrigerate an unripe pear!

Placing under-ripe pears in a fruit bowl at room temperature near other ripening fruit like apples and bananas, which naturally give off ethylene, will help speed up the ripening process. And if you find yourself with a few too many overripe pears, blend them into smoothies, soups, sauces and purees!

Thoroughly wash pears immediately prior to eating or preparation. Under cold, drinkable water, use your clean hands or a soft-bristled produce scrub brush to gently but vigorously scrub the entire exterior of the pear, taking extra care to cleanse the indentations near the stem (at the top) and calyx (at the bottom). The total process will take 15 to 20 seconds. Wash fruit even if you plan on peeling it.

Pears are perfect when paired with sweet or savory dishes. This recipe for Balsamic-Fig and Pear Glazed

Building Services Worker Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Campus Manager and the SETI Director, this position involves the maintenance and caretaking of the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute campus and grounds located in Estevan, SK. The main function of this position is to provide general cleaning for College equipment, classrooms, offices, washroom, kitchens, and common areas.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Education & Skills: • The minimum qualifications required to perform the functions of this position is the completion of grade 12 or equivalent, and less than one year experience. This experience would typically provide skills in both communication and the ability to work independently and janitorial experience is preferred.

Salary: SGEU Level 1 $16.44-$19.47/hour Location: Estevan Permanent Position commencing: March 1, 2012 Closing Date: January 16, 2012

Applications to: L. Petersen Director, Human Resources #8, 4th Street NE Box 2003 Weyburn, Sk S4H 2Z9 lpetersen@southeastcollege.org fax: 306.848.2524

Field Sales Representative Required This is a great opportunity to grow your career with well defined career paths in several areas. With On-boarding and sales training programs developed specifically for AGI and business locations and moves across Canada –from BC to the Maritimes. With over 2,300 employees and more than 165 branches from coast-to-coast, Acklands-Grainger is Canada’s leading distributor of industrial, safety and fasteners.

Duties: * Manage an account portfolio of approximately 75 medium to large size customers, including National Accounts customer * Grow share of wallet with these customers and determine potential customers Requirements: * Sales experience is required, outside sales experience preferred. * Superior interpersonal and customer service skills to effectively build relationships. * Demonstrated team-playing attitude. * Possession of a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

What’s in it for me? * Fantastic salary plus commission structure * Advancement opportunities * Detailed benefit package * Work for one of Canada’s Top Ten Corporate Culture.

Interested applicants may forward their resume to:

Nick Berube, District Sales Manager at beruben@agi.ca or fax (306) 634-8779 We regret that only those candidates being considered will be contacted,but we thank you in advance for considering Acklands-Grainger Inc.

WW1178

Chicken Breasts blends sweet, fresh pears with rich aged balsamic vinegar and dried figs for a delightfully savory dinner meal.

BALSAMIC FIG AND PEAR-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS 4 ounces goat cheese or Feta cheese 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme or poultry seasoning 1/4 teaspoon fresh minced garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 USA Pears, cored and cut in half 1 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cup dried figs 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1. Preheat oven to 375 F.

2. Mix goat or Feta cheese, thyme or poultry seasoning, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper until blended. Place 1 rounded tablespoon of the cheese mixture into center of 6 of the pear halves.

3. Puree the remaining 2 pear halves, chicken broth, figs, vinegar and sugar in batches in blender until smooth. Pour into a strainer set over a bowl. Press liquid (sauce) into a bowl and discard solids. Pour half of the pear and fig sauce into a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan.

4. Place chicken breasts over the pear and fig sauce in pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place a filled pear half cut-side down over each chicken breast and drizzle with remaining sauce. Cover pan with foil and bake in oven for 20 minutes.

5. Remove foil and continue to bake, basting occasionally with the sauce, 30 to 40 minutes until chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 160 F. Cut pear and chicken breast in half to display cheese filling.

Spoon sauce over pears and serve. Serves 6.

(Additional information courtesy of Pear Bureau Northwest.) *** Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on HULU.com. Her new inspirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home -- A Spiritual Memoir,” co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson, Jr. (www.dunnsmemorial.com).

Visit her website at www. divapro.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Senior Building Services Worker Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Campus Manager and the SETI Director, this position involves the maintenance and caretaking of the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute campus and grounds located in Estevan, SK. This position includes general cleaning, maintenance, inventory and budget management, snow removal and lawn care as well as; • Determining facility and equipment needs or problems; and coordinating improvements in consultation with supervisor • Providing back-up support to the supervisor for the operation and care for all heating, cooling, ventilating and generating equipment • Ensuring proper maintenance procedures are followed, all cleaning duties are performed to established standards, facilities meet required health, safety and fire regulations Qualifications, Knowledge, Education & Skills: • The minimum qualifications required to perform the functions of this position is the completion of grade 12 or equivalent, and two years experience in facility maintenance and supervision.

• The successful candidate will have knowledge of and experience in use of computer technology • Plant Operators Certificate and Fireman’s Certificate is preferred. A Condition of Employment will be for the successful incumbent to obtain such certifications within 6 months of start date.

Applications to: L. Petersen Director, Human Resources Salary: SGEU Level 3 $20.62-$24.47/hour #8, 4th Street NE Box 2003 Location: Estevan Permanent Position commencing: March 1, 2012 Weyburn, Sk S4H 2Z9 lpetersen@southeastcollege.org Closing Date: January 16, 2012 fax: 306.848.2524

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

CAREERS

NOW HIRING Delivery Drivers

Applicant must have a valid drivers license.

Line Cooks/ Short Order Cook Tower Cafe is looking for 5 cooks for permanent full-time employment Prepare & cook pizzas, salads, sandwiches as ordered.

Set up & stock line to maintain proper levels of ingredients required. Train new staff. Use proper weights & measurements to make/prepare consistent product.

Clean equipment & clean line & work area as required.

Must be available to work until midnight. $14.43 per hour permanent full time available. Culinary education or at least 3 years of food service experience as a cook.

Apply in person with resume to

1124 4th Street Estevan

R.C. Electric is looking for

Journeyman Electricians/ Apprentices required immediately for fast growing electrical contracting company in and around Estevan area.

Duties include construction and service work, commercial construction as well as residential work.

Applicants must have Journeyman Electrical ticket or Apprenticeship papers along with a valid drivers license.

Hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with most weekends off.

Health Benefits available, wage negotiable.

Applicants can drop off resume at:

R.C. Electric

Electric Ltd.

1207 4th Street, Estevan, SK by fax to: 306-637-2576 or email: rcelectric@live.com or contact Richard at: 306-421-2544

SOUTHEAST TRADER

&EXPRESS are looking for a

Carrier for Boyer, Mather & Walhmeier Papers are delivered to your door, once a week. No collecting!

Earn $20.25 plus extra for catalogues.

A smaller route of 75 papers.

All our carriers are eligible for a $100 monthly draw.

If interested call Gayle

Interested individuals can apply in person with resume to Pete.

Downtown Estevan 634-2220 www.bestfoodinestevan.ca

Page 19

SRI HOMESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Estevan Facility SHELTER HOME SYSTEMS is currently accepting applications for

PREFABRICATED HOUSING ASSEMBLERS â&#x20AC;˘ Required Immediately â&#x20AC;˘ Permanent Full Time â&#x20AC;˘ 10 Available Positions â&#x20AC;˘ Starting at $14.70 per hour plus benefits Duties include: â&#x20AC;˘ Assembling and installing modular components Send, fax, e-mail or drop off resume to:

Part Time Administrative Assistant

Box 845 #200 Hwy. 18 West, Estevan, SK S4A 2A7 Fax: 306-634-7597 E-mail: jobs.shelter@gmail.com

Hours starting 3 days a week flexible, working towards full time employment.

Salary negotiable.

Journeymen Electricians and Apprentices

Email resume to: rfisk@trican.ca

PowerTech Industries Ltd. in Estevan is seeking Journeymen Electricians and Apprentices for work in the Southeast Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Industry.

Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Combo Vac/Pressure Truck Drivers Wanted

Brady Oilfield Services LP. Weyburn, Halbrite and surrounding area.

Minimum Class 3 Drivers License Required.

OilĂ&#x20AC;eld Safety CertiĂ&#x20AC;cates an asset but not necessary. BeneĂ&#x20AC;ts package available.

Experience: 1 year (preferred) Safety Certificates are needed. 1st Aid/CPR, H2S, WHMIS. Applicants must have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Oilfield background preferred. Full benefits packages and RSP plan.

Duties: Day to day electrical construction and maintenance in the oilfield.

Wage/Salary Info: Depending on experience & qualifications.

To Apply: Fax: (306) 637-2181, e-mail sschoff.pti@sasktel.net or drop off resume to 62 Devonian Street, Estevan, SK.

Send Resume and Drivers Abstract

P.O. Box 271 Midale, Sask. S0C 1S0 Fax: (306) 458-2768 sjuravle@brady.sk.ca kbrady@brady.sk.ca

SOUTHEAST TRADER

&EXPRESS are looking for

Carriers & Sub Carriers

Has an opening in their

in all areas of the city

Production Department

Suitable for children or adults. We will find a route suitable for you. Papers are delivered to your home, once a week.

No collecting!

All our carriers are eligible for a $100 monthly draw.

If interested call Gayle

The Estevan Mercury requires a full time ad builder in their production department.

Applicants must be able to muti-task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, He/she must be a team player with an eye for detail. Knowledge of Mac Computers and Adobe Creative Suite is an asset, but we are willing to train the right applicant.

The position is Monday to Friday during business hours. Our company offers a health beneĂ&#x20AC;t package.

Please mail or e-mail resume to:

Melanie Tribiger, Production Manager prepress@estevanmercury.ca The Estevan Mercury Box 730 Estevan, SK., S4A 2A6

Page 20

THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2011

New Year, New You, New Ownership

Formerly Yak’s Fitness

Registration & Weigh In Jan 7 & 8

2 Grand Prize Packages for Men & Women

Prize Package Sponsored by:

PLATINUM

HAIR DESIGN

www.excelfitnessonline.com International Sports Sciences Association

• Offers 2 Personal Trainers on Site • Nutrition Advice • Smoothies, Supplements • Atlantis Equipment • Tanning • Student , Senior & Corporate Rates

Open Monday to Friday - 5:30 AM - 10 PM

Chalsey Anderson, ISSA CertiÀed Fitness Trainer Saturday 8 AM to 8 PM • Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM Carla Smith, APFA CertiÀed Personal Trainer

#1 - 461 King Street, Estevan • 636-BODY (2639)