issue 44 by The Biggar Independent

0 10 g

tin bra e l e c

Biggar asked to get involved in Operation Christmas Child It is that time of the year again where you see the very familiar red and green shoe boxes. These are the boxes of Operation Christmas Child, a shoe box filled with the simple things that bring joy to a child in a Third World country who would have likely never receive a gift at Christmas without your generosity. There are 11 countries around the world that ﬁll shoe boxes and teacher tubs for the world’s largest charity Christmas project. This year the boxes and tubs from Canada will go to Latin American countries like Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and African countries, Guinea, Senegal and Sierra Leone. Each country that receives shoe boxes has a team of national leaders who are trained to oversee their transport, helping to ensure that the boxes are kept safe until they are distributed. The national leadership teams also

determine which areas have the greatest needs. Boxes in the area have already been distributed. You can find them in Handel, Landis, Kelfield and Tramping Lake. The Hutterite colonies of Big Rose, Springwater and Golden View are also helping to fill boxes. In Biggar, you can find boxes at the Lutheran, Anglican, Associated Gospel, Church of God and St. Gabriel’s churches. Both schools are participating with either shoe boxes or teachers tub. If you choose to do a shoe box you have two choices: 1.) It can be just school supplies - pencils, small notepad, crayons, scissors, et cetera. In some Third World countries, children must have supplies first before they are allowed to go to school. They don’t have the privilege like we do here in Canada. 2.) School supplies plus other items like: a bar of soap, maybe a small toy, something to wear like stretchy mitts or a

headband, and maybe some wrapped hard candies. All boxes from this area are crated up and shipped to Calgary where they are checked before being sent out. Do not put things in the boxes like liquids, food, or toys that portray violence or could scare a child. A teachers tub is basically school supplies. Things that a teacher would use in a classroom here are most likely not accessible in a Third World country. In these countries, children do not have sports equipment for recess, so even small items like skipping ropes, jacks, et cetera, are welcome in a teachers tub. Biggar and area has been very supportive of this project in past years. Hopefully people will once again be willing to help out in a small way to bring happiness to someone else. Crating starts on November 14, so get your box in early!

That’s Gourd Artwork . . . St. Gabriel Kindergarten student, Ava Barber draws out her pumpkin design while mom, Jill waits, ready to make the cuts. Ava and her classmates were having some fun with the Halloween pumpkin carving last Monday, dreaming of the candy and fun they’ll have on the 31st. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Gov’t moves to end long-gun registry Last week, in the House of Commons, the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, introduced the Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act. The minister made the announcement alongside the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), and Candice Hoeppner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, in Richmond, Ontario, where they met with various stakeholders who support the long-gun registry’s abolition. “The Harper government has always been clear; by eliminating the wasteful and ineffective long-gun

registry, we can instead focus our efforts on measures that actually tackle crime and make our streets and communities safe,” said Toews. “Our government will continue to uphold our commitment to effective gun control measures that help keep ﬁrearms out of the hands of criminals and off our streets.” The legislation introduced will: • Repeal the requirement to register non-restricted ﬁrearms (long-guns); • Provide for the destruction of all records pertaining to the registration of longguns currently contained in the Canadian Firearms

Registry and under the control of the chief firearms officers; and • Maintain controls over restricted and prohibited firearms. Under the proposed reforms, firearms owners will still require a valid firearm license to purchase or possess firearms and to purchase ammunition. They will also be required to undergo police background checks, pass a firearms safety training course and comply with firearms safe storage and transportation requirements. In addition, individuals will continue to be required to register prohibited and restricted firearms, such as

Blazers advance . . . Blazer Wes Tornberg holds on to the ball, October 22 as Biggar hosted Shellbrook in playoff action. Blazers won the contest 43-26 to advance to the provincial quarter ﬁnal in Watrous this past weekend. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

handguns. “The Harper government is committed to putting the safety of Canadians first with real action on crime that delivers enhanced protection for communities,” said Parliamentary Secretary

Hoeppner. “That is why our government is investing in a number of effective measures such as putting more police on our streets, ﬁghting organized crime, introducing mandatory minimum penalties for serious gun crime

and combating gun smuggling.” The introduction of this legislation is consistent with the government’s efforts to ensure our ﬁrearms laws target real criminals and protect the safety of the public.

2 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

11105DE02

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 3

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

Potash policies working: PotashCorp invests $590M in Capital Expansions in third quarter: Sask Party Po t a s h C o r p ’s t h i r d quarter earnings report released last Thursday show the company made $700 million on potash in the third quarter and reinvested $590 million – or 84 per cent - in capital expansions. Saskatchewan Party candidate Bill Boyd said this massive capital investment shows the province’s current potash royalty structure is working. “This royalty policy was put in place to encourage new investment and new jobs in Saskatchewan and that’s exactly what it’s doing,” Boyd said. “$590 million in one quarter is a massive investment, creating thousands of jobs in our province. Why would we want to change

that?” Boyd said if the government were to triple potash taxes as Dwain Lingenfelter is proposing, that investment and those jobs would disappear. In addition, PotashCorp paid another $332 million in potash royalties and income taxes in the third quarter – the vast majority of which would have been paid in Saskatchewan. “Saskatchewan’s economy is doing better than many other places i n t h e w o r l d t o d a y, thanks to our strong resource sector,” Boyd said. “Brad Wall and the Saskatchewan Party will keep that growth going. Dwain Lingenfelter and the NDP will bring it to a screeching halt.”

Do a little dance . . . Musician, Karrnnel (background, centre) was at St. Gabriel School, Wednesday, sharing his joy of music with students, getting them to dance, guess the song, and generally, just have loads of fun. He was joined by fellow musicians Ray Bell and Daniel Koulack. By the look of joy on Annica Evanisky,

left, and Kiara Broeckel, the trio were a huge hit before playing an evening show at the Majestic Theatre in the second show of the Biggar and District Arts Council’s concert season. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Sask. residents are urged to take precautions against Hantavirus S a s k a t c h e w a n residents are urged to take precautions to avoid infection with hantavirus, especially when cleaning up rodent infested barns, homes or other buildings in their communities, following a r e c e n t h a n t av i r u s fatality in West Central Saskatchewan. “Hantavirus infection is a rare but potentially fatal illness,” Deputy Chief Medical Health Ofﬁcer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “We advise people to take precautions against hantavirus by avoiding contact with deer mice to every extent possible. This is the time of the year when mice are moving indoors. Farmers, grain handlers, cottagers and

home owners, who are most likely to be exposed, should take precautions when cleaning rodentinfested buildings to prevent direct contact and breathing in of air particles that may be contaminated. This i n cl u d e s v e n t i l a t i n g the building by opening doors and windows for at least 30 minutes before c l e a n i n g, u s i n g w e t mopping methods and wearing gloves.” Humans are most often exposed to the virus by breathing in air particles contaminated by deer mouse saliva, urine or droppings containing infectious hantaviruses. Hantavirus infection begins with fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches,

Blaze destroys farmyard, sweeps prairie . . . An old farmyard west of Biggar on the Oban Road goes up in ﬂames, Thursday. The blaze, undetermined at Independent press time, was propelled by winds, cutting a swath of scorched prairie and damage. Fortunately no one was hurt. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

the

nausea, and vomiting. In rare cases, symptoms may get worse and lead to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), a rare but often fatal illness. HPS can progress rapidly into serious l u n g c o m p l i c a t i o n s. Individuals who develop fever or respiratory illness within one to six weeks of potential exposure should seek immediate medical attention. There have been 21 cases of Hantavirus reported in Saskatchewan since 1994, including four cases in 2004, one case in 2008, one case in 2010 and one this year. Exposure to hantavirus can be reduced by: • Blocking openings that might allow rodents from entering a building. • Storing human and animal food, water and garbage in containers with tightly ﬁtted lids. • Keeping yards clean, and storing woodpiles above the ground and away from the home. • When cleaning a home or community, be aware of animal droppings and nesting materials, and take appropriate precautions to avoid exposure. • Dampening areas contaminated with rodent droppings with bleach disinfectant and removing droppings with

a damp mop or cloth to reduce the chance the virus may become airborne. Never remove droppings by dry sweeping or vacuuming. Fo r m o r e d e t a i l e d

for workplaces with heavy infestations are available at lrws.gov. sk.ca/hantavirus-diseaseguidelines-protectingworkers-public.

information about Hantavirus and how to prevent infection, please visit the Ministry of Health’s Web site a t h e a l t h . g o v. s k . c a / hantavirus. Guidelines

PotashCorp record profits confirm Sask. should be collecting more royalties: Lingenfelter The Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan’s record third-quarter profits confirm that the people of Saskatchewan can and should collect a better return on our potash, the NDP said last week. “Saskatchewan people own the potash,” said NDP leader Dwain Lingenfelter, reiterating points he made during the provincial leaders’ d e b a t e . “ We c a n d o better than a nickel in royalties for every dollar of potash extracted from Saskatchewan.” The company sold a record volume of potash, worth over a billion dollars, in the third quarter of 2011. Meanwhile, it reports paying provincial mining and other taxes of only $53 million, five per cent of the value sold, Lingenfelter claims. For the first nine months of 2011, he added, it paid $147 million on $3.3 billion of potash sales. While PotashCorp’s definition of “provincial mining and other taxes” differs from

third page

the Ministry of Energy and Resources’ deﬁnition of “Royalty/Tax,” both measures confirm that Saskatchewan people are not receiving a fair share from our potash, Lingenfelter said. The company conﬁrmed that it is on track to collect a gross margin of $3 billion from its potash mines in 2011 and that they will continue to be hugely profitable going forward. CEO Bill

Doyle described growing demand for potash as a “powerful long-term trend.” “If Saskatchewan moved from a nickel to about a dime per dollar of potash sold, we would have the funding for better health care, education, early learning and childcare, affordable housing and other priorities that matter to Saskatchewan families,” Lingenfelter concluded.

GAS PRICES AT THE PUMP… Friday, October 28, 11:45 a.m. (stations randomly selected)

Biggar ....................................... 121.9¢/L Duperow Cardlock ................... 119.9¢/L Perdue… ................................... 119.9¢/L Landis… ................................... 121.9¢/L Rosetown… .............................. 120.9¢/L North Battleford…................... 115.9¢/L Unity ........................................ 121.9¢/L Saskatoon ................................. 121.9¢/L

Lottery Numbers

UNOFFICIAL

649 - Wednesday, Oct. 26 1, 2, 38, 39, 40, 49 Bonus 44 Extra 2588768 649 - Saturday, Oct. 22 8, 18, 20, 30, 32, 46 Bonus 22 Extra 4609154

Western 649 - Wednesday, Oct. 26 14, 23, 25, 37, 42, 43 Bonus 3 Western 649 - Saturday, Oct. 22 2, 5, 9, 18, 24, 33 Bonus 43 Lotto Max - Friday, Oct. 21 6, 23, 27, 30, 34, 38, 45 Bonus 21 Extra 1978890

This Week . . . Opinions ...........................................................4 Agriculture .......................................................8 Classifieds ...............................................13 - 16 Business & Professional Directory.........17 - 18

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

4 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Opinions

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: As members of Service Employees International Union-West we are the greatest percentage of the staff at Biggar Hospital, Diamond Lodge and Home Care as well as members working positions in Public Health and various other health care services. We are of course most thankful to be able to exercise our voting rights in the November 7 provincial election, although we wonder what is in store for us in the future. Prior to the last provincial election we were told that Essential services Legislation was not a priority for the Sask Party although we quickly learned differently a short time after the ballots were counted. The legislation was quickly brought to the table and passed. Our members attempted to meet with Mr. Weekes, our legislative representative and were even given dates by the constituency secretary

and were in turn canceled prior to meeting in order to discuss our concerns with the impending legislation. We gave the opportunity for Mr. Weekes to meet with us at anytime, at his convenience, although that offer was never responded to prior to the legislation being passed. It causes us some concern that our citizens and voters in the constituency when we had issues that were of great importance to us. Historically SEIU has always provided essential services to health care facilities when labour action has become an option to obtain a collective agreement. At times when negotiating the scope of the essential services in which we would provide, management often insisted on more support than we staff on a regular day to day basis. Although we can somehow realize the public may promote the rationale behind the legislation that was quickly

passed to ensure services that we had always negotiated and provided - we can not understand the very point of declaring our members essential while allowing departments to function understaffed or days with no stafﬁng in place at all. The mere idea of how this legislation was handled seems more of a self gratifying gesture for those who penned and passed it that a fair and open process involving those who both work the positions deemed essential and also vote. SEIU-West members await the electionresultswithanticipation of fairness, openness, accessibility, accountability and transparency although past practice has demonstrated that this in not always the treatment we receive. Service Employees International Union-West Tammy Ramsay, Chair, Biggar Hospital (948-3323) David Roach, Chair, Diamond Lodge (948-3385)

Groundbreaking program for doctors leading to better care for mental health patients by Dr. Rivian Weinerman and Dr. Marcus Hollander, Expert Advisors, EvidenceNetwork.ca Each year, about 10 per cent of all Canadians suffer a mental health problem. Over the course of a lifetime, an estimated 20 per cent of all Canadians will experience a mental illness. People often see their family doctors ﬁrst when experiencing a mental health problem, but many family physicians feel poorly prepared to handle mental health issues. Doctors receive very little training in mental health issues during medical school. Family physicians in Saskatchewan have identiﬁed education on mental health problems and resources as a key area for improvement in their provision of mental health care. Family doctors in British Columbia have also rated mental health diagnosis, treatment and care planning as their highest priority need for further education, training and support. A training program for busy doctors Now, a groundbreaking training program is helping B.C. family physicians provide better care to

their patients with mental health conditions — and is receiving positive reviews from the doctors who have used it, the patients they help, and mental health organizations across Canada. In B.C., a group called the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC) turned to B.C. mental health experts to develop and adapt a training program for busy family doctors. The GPSC is a joint initiative of the B.C. Ministry of Health Services and the B.C. Medical Association with a mandate to support and sustain full service family practice. The adult mental health module consists of three, halfday interactive learning sessions delivered to family doctors in community practice around B.C. The learning sessions are interspersed with action periods during which the doctors make the changes required in their practices to try out what they have learned with their patients. The learning module uses family practice (FP) “champions” to teach their colleagues the materials that cover screening tools, diagnostic assessment,

treatment options and long-term care planning. An important aspect to success is that medical ofﬁce assistants (MOAs) are also included in the training program to learn about scheduling and enhancing interpersonal skills, in regard to mental illness. The learning module has a number of complex and complementary components, including training in cognitive behavioural therapy skills, that can be used with patients in short visits in the doctor’s ofﬁce. As well, doctors learn about mental health resources in their community and can refer the patient for telephone coaching and other supportive programs. First introduced in the summer of 2009, by March 2011 more than 1200 of the province’s 3,300 family doctors had enrolled. The goal is to have all family physicians in the province who want this training to take the program. A survey of GPs who have participated in the learning module shows overwhelming support for it, with more than 90 per cent saying the training

INDEPENDENT

the

Phone: 306-948-3344

Fax: 306-948-2133

Publications Mail Registrations No. 0008535 Published by THE INDEPENDENT PRINTERS LTD. and issued every Monday at the ofﬁce of publication, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar, Saskatchewan, S0K 0M0 Publishers - Margaret and Daryl Hasein Editor - Kevin Brautigam Advertising Consultant - Urla Tyler Composition - Delta Fay Cruickshank

had resulted in improved patient care and 97 per cent saying they had learned something new that they were now incorporating into their practice. The vast majority (an average of 87 per cent) said it had enhanced both their skills and their conﬁdence in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. GPs were asked to report on progress some three to six months after the end of training. More than 80 per cent reported they had used various mental health diagnosis and treatment tools and 94 per cent reported that their care has had a high impact on their patients. Some three to six months after training doctors noted that, for 79 per cent of patients, their ability to return to work was better, or much better. Moreover, the majority of physicians job satisfaction had improved. Waiting lists now exist for doctors to take the training, evidence that family doctors want to improve their skills and better help the large number of patients with mental health issues in their care. Dr. Bruce Hobson, a Powell River family doctor and an early attendee, says “it has been the single biggest improvement in my practice in 28 years as a doctor.” Hobson estimates he now uses the new skills every day with more than 50 per cent of his patients. “So much of what a family doctor does has a signiﬁcant mental health component,” he says. Making a huge difference in lives One patient helped by Hobson is a 46-year-old Powell River mother, who has struggled with depression for years.After Hobson took the module, she noticed that he became enthusiastic about working with her. With him she learned cognitive behaviour

techniques that she now uses every day such as stopping negative thoughts in her head and silencing the inner critical voice. Her depression has greatly improved and her personal outlook is optimistic for the ﬁrst time in years. “I feel like he is now treating all of me, the physical and the mental.” She also feels that CBT has helped her lose 100 pounds. She no longer deals with emotions by over eating and her blood pressure has returned to normal. “I think every doctor in Canada should be exposed to it. It has made a huge difference in my life,” she says. The cost-effective program is easily transferable to other parts of Canada and could help reduce stigma, improve access to timely and effective care, and improve patient health. In fact, Louise Bradley, President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada has noted about the B.C. program: “This innovative approach to reach and educate such an important group of physicians has the potential to improve the quality of help individuals with mental health problems receive from their family doctors all across Canada.” Dr. Rivian Weinerman is the Regional Head, Division of Collaborative Care Psychiatry, Vancouver Island Health Authority, and the lead developer of the GPSC Mental Health Training Module. Marcus J. Hollander, PhD, is a national health services and policy researcher and an expert Advisor for EvidenceNetwork.ca, a comprehensive and non-partisan online resource designed to help journalists covering health policy issues in Canada. His ﬁrm is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of training modules for the GPSC.

www.biggarindependent.ca

E-mail: tip@sasktel.net

P. O. Box 40 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

COPYRIGHT The contents of The Independent are protected by copyright. Reproduction of any material herein may be made only with the written permission of the publisher. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Biggar Independent invites the public to participate in its letters to the Editor section. All letters must be signed. We acknowledge the ﬁnancial support of the Government of Canada, through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

Here we are going into November. The 11th month of the year. As we venture forth into the winter season we await the arrival of the first snow fall. There is something to be said for the first snow fall. It’s beautiful. The flakes float down and, no matter how you feel about winter, cover the ground like a big white blanket. It’s a bit magical really. I love the first snow fall. I even like the winter season. (I don’t like the 40 below temps with wind chills). But there are lots of good things about winter. Anyway, the month of November has a lot going for it. All Saints Day is November 1 followed by All Souls Day on November 2. These two celebrations are ones of remembrance

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 5

-- remembering and honouring the saints and then remembering all those who died. One custom was for poor Christians to offer prayers for the dead in return for money or food (hence the name soul cakes). In the 19th and 20th centuries, children would go “souling” (similar to carol singing) but they would request alms or soul cakes. I’ve never heard of soul cakes but the recipe I found says they are similar to hot cross buns but without the currants or the cross on top. November 4 is called Mischief Night when naughty things were done like putting things in the wrong place. In the English villages children played a game of “jolly minering”. They would raise money for sweets and ﬁreworks by

singing a song. The next night, November 5, is Guy Fawkes Night. For those who don’t know the story Guy Fawkes saved Parliament from being blown up in what is known as the Gunpowder Plot. At one time celebrations were held throughout the day with bells ringing and cannons ﬁring and, of course, beer. We celebrate Remembrance Day on November 11 but it is also the Feast of St. Martin (or Martinmas Days). The harvest was celebrated and the farm workers would be looking for new jobs so many “job” fairs were held. Hopper cakes made with seeds and whole grains were served along with a beef dish. In London the second Saturday in November

No fan of photographers . . . Jenny Silvernagle does her best ‘I’m Hollywood, leave me alone’ grab for the camera, Thursday as Erin Boisvert, left, unsuccessfully attempted to get Jenny to carve a pumpkin. Great Plains College was in the Halloween spirit with many students carving a pumpkin - the best receiving a prize. (Independent Paparazzi Photo by Kevin Brautigam) Biggar & District rict Arts Council

presents…

S N 12

ATURDAY, OV. 7:30 p.m.

Biggar Community Hall, Biggar DOOR OPENS at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers Adults/Seniors… advance, $20, at the door $25; Students… advance, $12, at the door $15; 12 and under, $5.

…sponsors • Duperow Co-op, CJYM, Pharmasave, Biggar Credit U Union, The Independent Printers …patrons patrons • de d Moissac iissac J Jewellers Jewellers, ll W Westwinds i d Motor r Hot Hotel, Biggar Insurance Services

Park lights honour loving wife, mother . . . Mike Beadle, right, and Biggar Mayor Ray Sadler are pictured in front of one of the new lights in the Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park walking path at the Rec Complex. Beadle graciously donated the funding for six new lights on the path in memory of his wife, Linda. The Town was pleased to accept the donation and assist with the installation of the lights. A plaque has been placed on one of the lights to commemorate Linda’s life and the enjoyment she found in using the path. Residents are invited to take advantage of the new lighting and the many beneﬁts the use of the path provides. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

the Lord Mayor’s Show is celebrated. This was ﬁrst held in 1215 to mark the Lord Mayor of London’s year in ofﬁce. It starts off with a parade followed by celebrations throughout the city. It is not cancelled for any reason except a major event such as the Black Death in 1852 and the

funeral of the Duke of Wellington in 1852. St. Ceceila Day is celebrated on November 22. She is the patron saint of music. St. Andrew’s Day is celebrated on November 30. St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. You can see why November is called the month of celebrations

and festivals. Not only that it often marks the countdown to Christmas shopping and the buildup to Christmas ofﬁce parties and carol festivals and late night shopping events and so on. November’s sky is chill and drear, November’s leaf is red and sear.

6 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

I wasn’t there! by Bob Mason Yours Truly has written quite a bit of stuff about the places he has been and the things he has done. (We’ve all been places and done things!), but the other day a fellow asked him if there were many places he hadn’t been. Some question, eh? But YT started thinking! By Gosh,” I thought. “I’ll bet that telling about those places where I’ve never been will be a lot more interesting than my usual dull stuff!” So here goes! Ahem! The history books tell us that one, Christopher

Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492, but they never mention the dim-witted, just out of jail Roberto Masono who was

Local stylist and owner of Style Station and Spa expands her knowledge of the beauty industry . . . . Nicole Hoppe is featured here with Tabatha Coffey, Bravo TV hit series, “Tabatha’s Salon Takeover”. Nicole spent a weekend in Winnipeg receiving training of a lifetime from the business end with Tabatha, to deﬁning hairstyles with America’s Next Top Model stylist, Damein Carney.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

scrubbing the decks of the Santa Maria when land was ﬁrst sighted! Mason had noticed a few shorebirds circling around the ship for a few days, but when he told the “Sail on, Sail on!” captain about them, the captain (as usual!) didn’t pay much attention (People still don’t pay much attention to R.M.!) After all, how could any ignorant deck-scrubber, just out of jail,know anything important,eh? So, guess whose name is in every history book! And also guess whose name is never mentioned in anything but some “Most Wanted” list! I’ll bet that he scrubbed a mean deck though! The pages of history are not full of these little guys, but as one of his 100,000 direct descendants (who weren’t there either!) we would all like to put “also ran” after his name! I’m not sure what the going wage for “Masons” was when Mr. Cheaps decided to built his pyramid at Giza. The book sez that it took 100,000 slaves 20 years to move those 2,300,000 stone blocks. But it doesn’t tell how many “Masons” were employed to keep it level! YT wasn’t there himself (Thanks Heavens) but one can be pretty sure that one of our far-off relations developed a lot of muscle (mostly in his head) pulling those stones. But there must have been a “Mason” involved! Some years ago, when YT was on construction, we were building a short bridge over a small creek, and when the boss forgot to bring his level, he seemed astounded when Yours Truly just measured from the horizontal beams down to the water! Mebbe our relation

Remembrance… pass it on!

was one of the Egyptian scientists who discovered that water seeks its own level, eh? It’s a pretty sure thing that the handiwork of those ancient people will be around for a long time yet. And even if we weren’t there, some of our relations were! They tell me that the “Potato Famine” in Ireland caused an awful lot of migration, mostly to the U.S.A. (so what else is new?). But family-wise, we have always suspected that some of our relations came to Canada via Devonshire, England. YT of course wasn’t there either when the Great Famine struck, but he can sympathize with the ones who were, and brought with them one of our family’s most valued customs, our love of potatoes! Since we were very young, potatoes have been one of our family’s favourite foods. Baked, boiled, scalloped, fried or even raw! Like mentioned above, YT wasn’t there, but somehow, something urged old Alec from down in Kingsland to call “Mason”’ “a darlin’ Irish name!” Murphy, mebbe. But Mason! Much as Yours Truly likes to claim that he was in attendance during a lot of famous happenings, he has to admit that a lot of historic things took place without him! Many of us have heard the expression “Et Tu Brut”, words uttered by Julius Caesar just after his friends slew him! A lot of those assassins changed their names and ﬂed to Gaul soon afterwards. I’m not exactly sure which one of their million family trees YT is on, but I understand that one of their daughters married a Mason boy and went to England in 1066 with William (the conquering guy).This might be all baloney, but YT likes to think that some Roman blood still ﬂows through his veins! Not being much of a politician though, he

St. Gab off to District play . . . St. Gabriel Saint, Cody Thompson, swats the ball, Tuesday at Biggar Central School during Sectional play. The Saints moved on to Kyle this past weekend for District playoffs. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) is against their habit of killing the opposition! But you never know! YT is kind of proud for not being there for this one! How can sane, ordinary people ever get to the cruel point that they were at during World War One? Our answer now is, that the things that caused it all were neither ordinary or sane! One ofYT’s far-off relatives, Hans (from Germany), although probably a nice, right thinking guy, was told that he had a grudge against an other far-off relative (also a nice guy!) from England. And some how they decided to ﬁght each other on the ﬁelds of yet another distant cousin’s in France! And so, in defense of what, they stood there almost toe to toe (some alliteration, eh?) and fought until the whole deal had cost the world some 105,000,000 lives! As mentioned, Yours Truly wasn’t there (Thank Heavens!) but the thought

that good, down to earth thinking people could be made to act like animals makes him want to forget! Sometimes I wonder if civilization has improved that much, or whether that continent-ﬁnding pyramidbuilding, Caesar-killing, potato-worshipping Somme soldier, was really me in disguise, doing what our descendants will probably do in the future! There have been a lot of historic happenings n the past, but this little column, in this little paper, scrawled by this little unimportant guy, isn’t one of them! History doesn’t mention little us that often, but we know that we are among the most important people in the world! Mebbe we weren’t there personally ourselves, but we can be sure that one of our far-off relatives was! We swab decks, carve blocks of stone, build pyramids, kill Caesars, plant potatoes and ﬁght wars. But we’re still here, eh?

Duane Neufeldt

www.duaneneufeldt.com

Parade and Services FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • 11:00 a.m. at Biggar Community Hall • Organizations and individuals wishing to take part in the Biggar Remembrance Day Parade should assemble in kitchen area at Biggar Community Hall at 10:30 a.m. • Interdenominational Choir, 10:30 a.m. at Biggar Community Hall

Biggar Royal Canadian Legion #138 AWARDS NIGHT BANQUET Cocktails: 4:30 p.m. Supper: 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $15/person Pick up at Clubroom any Friday, 3 - 7 p.m. or leave a message at 948-3777 (Legion Clubroom)

Saskatoon/Biggar

948-8055

Houses for Sale - MLS 106-8th Ave. E., Biggar............................................$255,000 Burton-Lidster Acreage, Rosetown .......................$255,000 508-4th Ave. W., Biggar..........................................$194,900 106-5th Ave. W., Biggar..........................................$189,000 108-5th Ave. W., Biggar .........................................$165,000 304-3rd Ave. W., Elrose..........................................$154.900 310-7th Ave. E., Biggar...........................................$150,000 401-2nd Ave. E., Biggar..........................................$ 51,900 326-2nd Ave. E., Biggar..........................................$ 42,000 331-5th Ave. SW., Eston.........................................$ 6,000

Land for Sale - MLS LaFayette farm & residence, RM Pleasant Valley $220,000 Emke land, RM Glenside........................................$ 98,000 Evans land, RM Grandview....................................$ 73,000 Kushner land, RM Eagle Creek.............................$ 59,000

106 - 8th Ave. East, Biggar…Beautiful 1078 sq. ft. 3 bedroom bungalow, 2 bath, built in 2009. Home is located in prime location close to schools, playgrounds, parks, ball diamonds, swimming pool, tennis court and restaurants, MLS #400026………….......................$255,000

508 4th Ave W, Biggar… Admirable 3 bed 2 bath 1168 sq ft home on a 60 x 140 ft lot with many upgrades. MLS # 405545……$194,900

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 7

Fortnightly by Alice Ellis

Mitch Lehnert sets the ball last Tuesday during Section playoffs. The Blazers hosted, unfortunately couldn’t advance to District play. (Independent Photo

Fortnightly met at the Museum on October 15. Acting President Loreen Grondin welcomed the ladies to a beautiful fall setting. Acting secretary Audrey Ross read a poem on “Hugs”. Minutes and ﬁnancial statement were read and approved. Audrey will write the annual Christmas letter. Discussion about the season will be made at the next meeting. The pages of Fortnightly for the Heritage Album are complete, thanks to Rae Chamberlain and the ladies. The program was presented by Josie Kerr and Joanne Lobdell. They introduced Stuart Wilson, who told his personal story of two tragic acci-

by Kevin Brautigam

BCS News by Taylor Darroch and Tayler McCarty It has certainly been a very busy week for our sports teams! The blazer football team played Shellbrook here on Saturday in their ﬁrst playoff game. They were victorious and will be going to Watrous (Mr. Thomas’ school) this weekend to play them in the Provincial QuarterFinal! Good luck boys; keep up the great season! Not to be left out, the senior girl’s volleyball played Landis on Tuesday night and won! The girls will be heading to Kindersley this Friday night for a tournament, so play hard girls! The senior boys are also practicing hard and playing some exhibition games to prepare for their next tournament on November 18. The junior girls went to Rosetown on Tuesday for their ﬁnal tournament.They competed hard and placed a solid third. The junior boys also competed in their sectionals here

on Tuesday. They played well, but unfortunately fell a little short and will not be moving on. Congrats on an awesome season juniors! With the fall sports winding down, our winter sports, basketball and curling, will be starting up again! Players have been checking in with coaches regularly to see how soon they can get started, and coaches have been busy booking games and tournaments for the season. Remember that Monday is Halloween so be sure to dress up in a costume so you

can better your chances of winning the costume contest. Each participant gets a treat during period 1 and each class will be judging for best costume at that time. Bring 75 cents for a Halloween doughnut during period 2! The SRC will be having a Kate Sagon perogie sale this Thursday, Nov. 3. High school students, remember not to pack a lunch. Now let’s keep hoping that the weather stays nice for just a little bit longer so we won’t have to go trick-ortreating in the snow!

I would like to thank the following people for helping make the installation of the lights along the walkway at the north end of the Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park possible as a Memorial to Linda Faye Beadle. • David Burton of Advance Ag & Industrial Ltd.; • Adrian de Haan of Biggar Electrical Services; • Russell AfÆeck of Bear Hills Rentals & Machine Works; • Jeff Seidl of 1st Ave. Collision Centre; • Bob Clothier of Grondin Funeral Services; • Sharon Petrowsky of North American Lumber; • The crew of the Town of Biggar; • Joanne and Chuck Lobdell; Fanny and Don Mullin; Joyce and Alvin Sutherland; Cloty Meschishnick; and Arthur Beadle. In gratitude, Michael Beadle and family

dents and his out-of-body experiences. When he was 19 years old he and his father were in a serious truck accident in Saskatoon. His father had a severe injury to his head. Stuart was taken to the hospital attached to part of the truck. He was given a 95 per cent chance of recovery. He spent 17 1/2 months in a coma, the latter part induced. He stated that

he saw what was happening, he was in no pain and was at peace. When he awakened he asked about the nurse who had been so kind to him. After three years in hospital, he had to learn to read and write and think for himself. He gradually regained his strength and abilities. He suffered another major accident in the Rockies while on a truck route and was able to

save his mate. The group asked many questions and shared their own particular experience. Today Stuart feels that “he wasn’t meant to die” and that one should never give up hope. Joanne thanked him for sharing his experience with the ladies. Carol East supplied a tasty lunch, followed by the usual social hour.

Diamond Lodge News Greetings from Diamond Lodge. We had another busy week. On Monday we stretched our muscles with exercises and played ball. Easy Living clothes came and we had some eager shoppers. On Tuesday morning we had current events and played ﬂoor Yatzee in the afternoon. On Wednesday we took aim with a game of ring toss. In the afternoon we boarded the handi-bus and went to the music jam at New Horizons. When we got back home everyone was ready for

happy hour. Thursday morning we were stretching our muscles again with exercises and playing ball. In the afternoon we had a full house out to play their favorite game, bingo. On Friday we had nine residents for barbecue lunch and in the afternoon, we had sing-along. On Saturday morning we played a few games of Home Sweet Home Bingo and then we watched Rio Bravo in the afternoon, starring John Wayne and Dean Martin, and enjoyed some popcorn puffs.

On Sunday morning some of the ladies got their nails done, did some reading and folded towels. Everyday of the week some of our residents fold towels, they love to do it, and the laundry girls sure appreciate it. Perdue United Church, along with their choir, did our Sunday service. There were many visitors this week, and our residents sure appreciate the company. We have also enjoyed the nice weather, either sitting outside or taking walks, enjoying the fall colours.

n o s a e s y a d i l o h d n This fi u o y p l e h s u let ! ft i g t c e f r e the p • Breville kitchen appliances • Keurig K-cup coffee machines • Flat Panel TVs • Home Theatre in a Box • Blu-Ray players and receivers • Speakers, indoor and outdoor • Laptops/Tablets/Desktops • Cell phones • iPods/iPod docks • Cameras • RC Toys/Gaming consoles • Satellite TV -- Shaw/Bell

Biggar Leisure 216 Main Street, Biggar 948•2266

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

8 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Agriculture 2011 crop - so far, so good by Calvin Daniels In the world of agriculture we are into the time of year where issues tend to cool, and farmers have a moment to exhale and relax just a little bit. Harvest is complete, and in the case of 2011 it was a long fall season with generally good weather conditions which allowed farmers to put the crop in the bin without a lot of adversity. The result for most was an average crop, or better, put in the bin in good condition, in a year when grain and oilseed

prices are as good across the board as they have ever been. The mood regarding the 2011 crop has to be generally good. With the current crop harvested, it is still too early for most farmers to begin more than rudimentary planning for 2012, so that is not yet on the issue agenda. In Saskatchewan there is an election which might attract some farmer attention, but agriculture is not exactly high on the issue agenda.

That is the case for a couple of reasons. On the one hand many of the key issues in terms of farmers relate to safety nets, and for the most part participation in the programs with the federal government are longer terms deals that neither front-running party, the Saskatchewan Party, or New Democrats are about to opt out of. And then there is the simple truth of money. In Saskatchewan health care, education, and debt payment takes up the largest portion of the province’s spending pie. With all

federal government pay attention in terms of maintaining the single desk selling agency for Western Canadian wheat, durum and export barley. It is interesting an organization such as the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a debate on the issue, even as the Saskatchewan Chamber has come out in favour of change. That a local Chamber is wading into the fray by providing a public forum for both sides is interesting, although it might be too late to have an effect since

the Conservatives look completely entrenched in its view and in its course of action. It is too bad the debates had not been held earlier, and that there was some feeling the federal government might listen to the groundswell. While Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz have deaf ears on the issue, the way of democracy is to raise a voice and hope the powers in Ottawa ﬁnally realize it is voters talking.

Canadian Wheat Board Bulletin (Dated October 24) At a glance The CWB released its latest Pool Return Outlook (PRO) for the 2011-12 crop year on October 27 after 1:30 p.m. The PROs provide farmers with the latest projections for the total CWB pooled returns they will receive for the entire crop year, from all markets, for their particular class, grade and protein-level of wheat, durum and barley. The monthly PROs also include market commentary compiled by CWB analysts, explaining the factors that are inﬂuencing international grain prices. Information about the CWB’s current

North West Terminal Ltd. is a farmer shareholder owned independent grain handling facility located near Unity, Saskatchewan. P. O. Box 1050, Unity, SK S0K 4L0 Phone 306-228-3735 Fax 306-228-3877 Web site: www.northwestterminal.com

FARMERS MAXIMIZE SAVINGS

Limited Time Offer! BOOK YOUR CANOLA SEED NOW

with North West Terminal in Unity and

RECEIVE GUARANTEED DELIVERY NEXT HARVEST! C

E SAV

other expenditures, highways, social services, agriculture and other departments divvying up what are the crumbs of expenditures, there is simply little expectation of signiﬁcant changes in agriculture spending. So while the vote November 7 in Saskatchewan is important, it is not a big event in terms of key issues. Which puts most farmers back on the Canadian Wheat Board. There is a lot of effort being put into rallying support for a last ditch effort to make the

RE ATE

• Bin Space • Cash Flow Call Trevor for full details…

pricing level for wheat is also included. Oct. 25 was the last day for kids to enter the World Pasta Day colouring contest, sponsored by the CWB and Old Spaghetti Factory restaurants to promote pasta and durum wheat consumption. Entries were available at all Old Spaghetti Factory restaurants across Canada. Kids could win a Nintendo 3DS and a $100 restaurant gift card. World Pasta Day is celebrated around the globe each year on Oct. 25. Western Canadian farmers are the world’s top producers of durum wheat - the main ingredient of quality pasta. For more information and great pasta recipes, check out the CWB’s consumer Web site at prairiewheat.ca. Farmers are reminded that Oct. 31 is the deadline to sign up for Series A delivery contract programs and CWB Identity Preserved

Layoff

Contract Programs, with the exception of Canada Western Red Winter wheat, which had a signup deadline of Sept. 30. A completed delivery contract is needed to deliver all board grains, including those priced through CWB Producer Payment Options. Delivery contracts must be completed before receiving a cash ticket for grain delivered to an elevator. Farmers can also renew their delivery permits online through CWB e-Services. To create a new e-Services account, simply click the e-Services tab at cwb.ca and follow the instructions under How do I register? For more details on delivery contracts and permits, go to cwb.ca/delivery. Sign-up for GrainFlo, the CWB’s optional delivery program for milling wheat and durum continues until Oct. 31 or until tonnage limits are reached. Under GrainFlo, farmers

Early Retirement

can deliver into two deﬁned delivery periods and receive storage payments calculated from Jan. 1, 2012. Period 1 runs from Dec. 15 to March 15, and Period 2 runs from March. 16 to June 29. For Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) the program offers 100 per cent acceptance, and for Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD), the program offers the same acceptance level as Series A contracts. More details can be found cwb. ca/grainﬂo. Twitter your farm weather! Farmers can now stay on top of all things Prairie-weather related by following WeatherFarm on Twitter. For information on the latest weather station installations, new online agronomic tools, current weather events, the WeatherFarm weekly newsletter and much more, follow @ weatherfarm on Twitter.

Relocation

Parental Leave

Finding a job isn’t the only way to earn money! You could start your own business.

Th b

ll b

l j

lik

The Self Employment Benefit Program is a provincial training initiative that provides business The support assistance to help people just like you to plan, develop and launch a small business. To learn bes more about the program, please call us toll free: 1-877-446-2332 or visit us at www.northwestcf.com

(see Services, Self-Employment Benefit Program)

smal small sm ma l businesses bus bu siin ne ess sse ses es cr c re ea atte ed by by p eop eo eopl plle created people llike lilik ik ke e you. yo ou u u..

If you have a current EI claim, or have been eligible to receive EI are benefits within the past 3 to 5 years, financial support may be just available for living, training and start up support.

PHONE 228-3735 or FAX 228-3877 Email: trevor@northwestterminal.com

Imagine the freedom!

Call: 446-3200 (1-877-446-2332)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 9

Asquith News Neil Millard 329-4235 The Texas Rangers hold a 3-3 edge in the best of seven World Series, and can seal their ﬁrst championship when they play the Cardinals on Wednesday, October 26. It might even be postponed due to rain. Go Rangers! Still with baseball - Canada defeated the U.S.A. to win the Pan-Am Games held in Mexico. The score was 2-1. Andrew Albers of North Battleford went six and two-thirds innings and struck out eight batters. Canada beat “Uncle Sam” and won the Gold Metal! Former Blue Jay Ernie Whitt was the manager for Canada. The leaves around town are really beginning to fall to the ground now. It has been good exercise raking them up! Spiritual Munching: Jesus began his ministry by reading from Isaiah 61:1 1-2. Joan Brown conducted

the Church service at Diamond Lodge in Biggar on Sunday, Oct. 23. Bingo was held on Friday, Oct. 28 in the seniors hall. Everyone is invited to workout at the seniors hall every Tuesday and Thursday of every week. It reminds me of spring training. Come one - Come all for a great workout! Happy Birthday and congratulations to all who will be celebrating wedding anniversaries this month. The seniors will not be holding their meeting on Monday, Nov. 7 due to the provincial election. Get out to vote - Vote as you please - but vote! Remembrance Day is on Friday, Nov. 11. Please make an effort to attend! The seniors meeting will be held on Oct. 31 in the seniors hall at 1 p.m.

Asquith Council News for the Month of October Asquith Town Council held its regular council meeting on Tuesday, October 11. A motion was made to issue a building permit to Barry Staver to move a house on to his lot at 450 Cecil Street. Council moved to authorize the Bylaw Enforcement Ofﬁcer to proceed with issuing summons to individuals for violations of bylaws. The Town will be contracting Gilchrist and Co. to do the 2011 municipal

audit for $4,300 and the 2012 and 2013 audits for $3,800 each year. A motion was made to purchase a John Deere Z950A Commercial Mower for $7,064.20. Council also accepted the cemetery policy for the newest portion of the cemetery, which will be allowing for ﬂat memorial markers only. An inquiry letter was received regarding some concerns regarding Burwell Park. Council moved to have a letter sent back

to the individual pointing out that the boundaries of the park have not moved since the land was dedicated to become a park, and that there will be no plans to develop this park as anything other than a green space. As well, the commemorative plaque that was installed has never been moved. A letter of inquiry was received regarding whether or not Council will allow a modular home to be moved on to its lots on Andrew Street. This issue was tabled to the November meeting.

Council again looked at whether or not it would be feasible for those who bank with the Royal Bank and with TD to be able to pay online. It was observed by Council that the costs charged by these two banks are still prohibitive, and that it would not be fair to other taxpayers to foot the bill. It is suggested that those individuals who bank with these institutions put pressure on their bank for change. Have a happy and safe Halloween!

Landis Good news by Don Sizer The good news this week is that the fallen leaves have been raked and put in orange bags on display for Halloween. The bad news is that most of these will be taken to the landﬁll. I prefer to keep them until spring and put the leaves in the

Alley Katz results New Horizons bowling scores MHT, Glen Shockey 256; MHT, Glen Shockey - 670; LHS, Mona Davidson - 149; LHT, Mona Davidson - 390.

garden or compost them. I was going to talk about a farmer invented machine called a barge. They were not intended to go on water but to salvage a very poor crop. A large pull-type combine was used, usually a Holt or or Massey. The crop was cut and elevated into a large box or bin made of wood with a ﬂoor that dropped down when it was full. Yes, I have had the pleasure of getting in there and making a stack out of wheat heads and Russian thistle. These stacks or piles were later hauled to the thresh machine by a tractor and bull rake. They were hard to pull apart with a fork. But in those days the old saying was,

Landis Wildcats hit the Biggar Central School gym last Tuesday for Junior District playoffs. Although the team didn’t advance, they made the ﬁnal, and had a great year. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Lock’s away! . . . Crystal Bullock shows off the ponytails she had cut off at O’Hair recently. Crystal had her long locks removed, donating them to cancer patients for wigs. Good show, Crystal! (Submitted Photo)

“Well, at least we got enough grain for seed for next year.” I’ll try to get a picture for next week!

2011 Chev Traverse 3.6V6, air, tilt, cruise, power windows, locks, mirrors, seat, CD, blue, 24,319 kms

For only………………

$34,900

For more information contact Ron Amy at the dealership toll free

1-877-979-7999 or 948-9605

Rosetown Mainline Motor Products Ltd.

Lydden club closes with donation . . . Lydden Community Club members Marilyn Schnedar, Maggie Lindgren, Sylvia Thomson, Ruby Lehnert and Monique Carruthers, hand a cheque for $927.75 to Janet Mair and Louise Singer of the Friends of the Lodge. The money was the final disbursement of funds from the Lydden Community Club, and will go to the Diamond Lodge replacement project. It was the final act for the club which had its origins in 1925, serving the community in an exemplary fashion until their final meeting in 2009. The community will be a little less than it once was with their loss. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

10 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

Campaign Contenders for 2011 Hi, my name is Randy Weekes. It is my honour to be running as your Saskatchewan Party candidate for the November 7 provincial election. I have deep roots in the Biggar constituency, being born in Biggar and growing up on the family farm. After graduating from Biggar Composite High School, I studied at the University of Saskatchewan and received a Diploma in Agriculture, and earned my Competent Toastmaster award with Toastmaster International. After University, I returned to the family farm and ranch, with my wife and three children. I am an active member in the community, being a member of St. Gabriel’s Parish and a fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. I am a past chair of the Saskatchewan Feeder Co-op Association and a past member of the Board of Directors for Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association. During my time as an MLA I served as Government Whip as well as Vice-Chair of the caucus’ Standing Policy Committee on Crowns and Central Agencies and

was also a member of the House Services Committee. My wife Cindy and I continue to make our home near Biggar. While campaigning throughout the constituency, I have been hearing that residents are happy

Randy Weekes, Sask Party candidate for Biggar Constituency and confident with the way Brad Wall and the Saskatchewan Party government have kept its 2007 campaign promises and handled the province and economy over the past four years and would like to see the province continue to move for-

ward. The Saskatchewan Party has released its platform for the coming four years, if re-elected, it is a positive, fiscally responsible platform that has realistic and sustainable promises that will benefit all Saskatchewan residents. I have been hearing concerns that under an NDP government that is set on increasing Royalty Rates to fund unrealistic and unreasonable promises, that the province will see a slowdown in the resource sector and incur the massive layoffs that Alberta experienced. There is also concern that in a time that the economy is still volatile, if implemented, these promises would push the province into deficit and increase debt. Another concern is that because the province is doing so well at this time, many people may not come out to vote, which could affect the outcome of the election. I would like to remind everyone that when they come out to vote they need to bring identification that hs their NAMES and RESIDENTIAL address or LAND location

Speaking up for the Biggar Constituency

“For The Right Reasons”

James Yachyshen Go to

www.pcsask.ca to check out our policies

(306) 292-8416 Authorized by the Business Manager for James Yachyshen

on it. Your BOX numbers WILL NOT be accepted. If your license does not have your residential address or land location on it, I encourage you to go to your local SGI ofﬁce and have them issue a new one with these added, at

no cost to you. I think the best aspects about Saskatchewan are its people, its diverse landscape and its unlimited economic potential. I am respectfully asking for your support on November 7 and the op-

I am writing in response ot the October 17 article titled “The Sask Party will keep Saskatchewan moving forward: Wall”. In the ﬁrst two weeks of campaigning, I talked to almost 1,000 people on doorsteps in the Biggar constituency, I heard many concerns about health care, education, infrastructure, affordability, and care for seniors. People are questioning: In a time of great prosperity for this province, why can’t we do better for our people? Voters are concerned that the Sask Party government measures success only by corporate style economic data rather than real positive beneﬁts for all residents. I have intentionally walked up to houses with Sask Party signs in their yards. Sask Party supporters claim that we are a “have” province now thanks to Brad Wall. As a resource based, export economy, I believeworldwide demand for our resources has turned

the tide on our economy, not the Sask Party government. In the past four years we have seen unprecedented prices for oil, potash, uranium, and grain. Indeed, these

portunity to continue representing you in the Saskatchewan Legislature. Thank you Randy Weekes, Sask Party candidate for Biggar Constituency

demand at food banks, a stagnant minimum wage, and rent fees escalating far more rapidly than incomes. Young families are being squeezed financially forcing more women into the work force. Families struggle to find childcare and do not have quality family time. Pensioners living on a fixed income feel the same pinch. The NDP are committed to positive change where you benefit! I have, and will continue to invest a considerable amount of time to hear from residents in order to represent you to the best of my ability in Regina. I am asking that you Glenn Wright, NDP candi- carefully consider the date for Biggar Constitu- qualifications and integency rity of your candidates. I am devoted to serving external forces have im- the best interests of this proved the outlook for riding, our province, my much of the Saskatch- home. Sincerely ewan economy. Despite the increase in Glenn Wright, NDP cancommodity prices, our didate for Biggar Conpeople are not feeling the stituency same boom. This can be seen through the rising

All the news, plus videos and galleries from Biggar and district is now on line! Subscribe today . . .

biggarindependent.ca

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 11

by Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independent It’s coming! Winter is on it’s way! Apparently, the Farmer’s Almanac prediction is for frigid

or brief time of warmth, if the soil does warm up and thaw a bit, the plant could be fooled into thinking, “Yea, spring is

The Great Plains Pumpkin . . . Great Plains College student Allie Pearce gets a hand from wee pumpkin artist, Keith Bendall, Thursday.

Mulching with the leaves from your lawn this fall will keep your trees and plants protected for the winter. (Photos from metro-creatives.com) temperatures and below normal snowfall. We shall see. But, in the meantime, we could prepare our gardens for this prediction. Mulching will help insulate the soil and plant roots. Insulating the soil will prevent the spring and fall freezing and thawing. Have you ever had tulip bulbs laying on top of the soil in spring? The alternate freezing and thawing will cause heaving in the soil, and that can force your bulbs up and right out of the soil. Left out in the elements is very dangerous for tulip and lily bulbs! A mulch will help to retain the heat in the soil and keep it from escaping. This heat will protect the root systems of plants and trees. The mulch will also retain the moisture in the soil, once again keeping the roots healthy. A mulch will also keep the ground frozen. When we have a January thaw,

here!” Then it will start to come alive, and to start new growth, only to be killed instantly as soon as the winter comes back! What to mulch with? The very best mulch is snow. But, if the predictions are true, we may not have the snow we need early enough to keep our trees and plants snugly for the winter. So, we should mulch now. What with? Leaves are a

plentiful source of mulch right now. If you have a shredder, shredding these will make an even better mulch. Leaves could blow away, so this is a bit of a head scratcher, but I’m going to try watering down the leaves, and then hopefully they will not be blown away before the snow comes. Weed free straw works well too. A two to four inch layer of this mulch will have to be removed in the spring, so keep that in mind, keep it loose and easy to rake. Bark mulch will deplete the nitrogen levels in the soil, thus depriving your plants of that green producing fertilizer.What happens is, the bark will start to decompose, and nitrogen is used in the decomposition stages. Something to keep in mind when we mulch with bark in the spring to keep the weeds at bay and to retain moisture. Little critters will enjoy your mulch come the harshest part of winter. So, keep this in mind when applying the mulch. Pull it away from

the stems and trunks of trees and plants so that the mice will not chew on the bark, another cause of winter death in plants. Having the mulch too close to the trunks and stems will also cause cankers, and ultimately kill the plant. Harsh winds will strip any moisture from the needles in evergreens and some shrubs. Protect them by wrapping them in burlap or spraying with an “antidesiccants”. Apparently, anti-desiccants will also prolong the life of your live Christmas tree, probably a good thing to have around. Plants that have grafts on them need a rather thicker mulch. The graft areas, like on tea roses,

The college held a Halloween contest for the best pumpkin carving, and Keith was determined to win! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Time to oil and sharpen the tools and hang them up in the garden shed. Let the stems and branches of the perennials die back and act as a protective mulch for the plants. could be covered with soil or compost. Leaving the branches and stems on the plants is another good mulch. The plant will collapse around itself, thus protecting the soil at its

t c e el Re Randy

base. The snow will get trapped in the tangle and create more protection. So, put the secateurs away for now, let it look messy out there, we can clean it up in the spring!

Weekes

Biggar Constituency

Moving Saskatchewan Forward I am honoured to ask for your vote on November 7th to represent you in the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly. For more information on advanced polls or absentee ballots Please contact me at one of the below methods

Serve your own! Kits available at

Grape Moments in the Independent 102-3rd Ave. W., Biggar

For information, please visit our website at:

www.saskparty.com Authorized businessManager manager Authorizedby by the Business for for Randy name Weekes candidate

Or contact me at: (306) 948-3805 randy.weekes@saskparty.com Box 521 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

12 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

A Mountie Moment

Perdue Community Bowl Club 55: MHS, Tom Davies, 289; LHS, Jean Taylor, 185; MHT, Tom Davies, 617; LHT, Carol Lemon, 486; THS; BeeGees, 1,110; THT; BeeGees, 3,130; MHA, Tom Davies, 184; LHA, Carol Lemon, 169. Ladies: LHS, Kori Anderson, 237; LHT, Wendy Munro, 585; THS, Other Frame, 1,070; THT, Zeros, 3,037; LHA, Joey Levitt, 180. Mens: MHS, George Bartley, 253; MHT, George Bartley, 635; THS, JAG,

786; THT, JAG, 2,1110; MHA, Jim Nichols, 188. Mixed: MHS, Dennis Notschke, 219; LHS, Joan Edmison, 137; MHT, Dennis Notschke, 521; LHT, Joyce Broeckel, 382; THS; Smilin’ 5, 1,059; THT; The Pinheads, 3,039; MHA; Chai Senglow, 204; LHA; Joey Levitt, 179. YBC: Junior H.S.; Kyren Wilkinson, 342; Junior H.D.; Kyren Wilkinson, 175. Bantam H.S.; Dakota Anderson, 217. Bantam H.D.; Dakota Anderson, 118.

KELLY

BLOCK

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT SASKATOON-ROSETOWN-BIGGAR

Working Hard for You! 1-306-948-2446 biggar@kellyblock.ca

www.kellyblock.ca

with Cst. Hathaway All summer long and even into the fall season the RCMP has had issues with All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) being operated within the towns of Biggar and Perdue. Municipal and Provincial law states that no one should operate an ATV within town limits.This includes all highways, grid roads, streets and back alleys. ATV’s are meant to be driven on such surfaces as dirt, grass or gravel. ATV’S include minibikes, dirt bikes and quads. This law has been put into place because ATV’s cannot be licensed in the province of Saskatchewan. Here are some of the common offenses that ATV’s continually commit within in town and may not be aware of their consequences if caught . . . “Under The All Terrain Vehicles Act”, Section 3 (1) - operate an all terrain vehicle without a driver’s license if over the age of 16 - $150; Section 7(1) - operate an all terrain vehicle on the traveled portion of a highway without authorization - $150; Section 16 (1) (c) - exceed a reasonable and safe speed - $150; Section 17(1) (g) - fail to immediately stop all terrain vehicle on request of a peace ofﬁcer - $90. All information regarding ATV operation within Saskatchewan can be found online under “The All Terrain

Vehicles Act” or visit the SGI Web site. I suggest everyone who has questions, concerns or owns an ATV view this Act and become familiar with the do’s and don’ts of ATV usage. Along with a ﬁne, the RCMP may seize the ATV at their discretion, considering the offense committed, and retain the ATV in our possession. If you see a police officer with their lights and/

by Karen Itterman The New Horizons is wishing all the youngsters a safe Halloween this evening! Jam Session was held on Wednesday, October 19 with 63 people in attendance. The MC for the afternoon of entertainment was Gord Besse, Donna Hoogeveen, Rita Besse, Florence Hammond and Barb Beirnes provided lunch. Chris Ogrodnick greeted the guests at the door. The entertainers were Country Pride (Julie Prentice from Rosetown, Sandy McIntrye from Brock and AJ Nobes from Flaxcombe). Joan and Wilf Rice and Rose Keogan from Battleford also entertained for the afternoon. Hilbert Kerbs traveled from Asquith to jam with Lydia Kolberg, Bob Wiseman, Al Hartley and Bernard Ochs from Landis. The Town of Biggar handy

RM 317 RM 284 RM 343 RM 347 RM 342 RM 346 RM 466 RM 346 RM 342 RM 316 RM 280 RM 317 RM 376

2099 ac. 1855 ac. 1229 ac. 1226 ac. 693 ac. 640 ac. 322 ac. 480 ac. 463 ac. 320 ac. 317 ac. 160 ac. 160 ac.

Acreages for Sale (MLS) Clarke Egert Fuster Kerr Jordan Hamilton Herschel Ac. Unity Ac. Woods Road Dodsland Rawson Dzialo Sutherland Elliott

Rosetown Biggar Stranraer Biggar Wilkie Dodsland Herschel Unity Biggar Dodsland Rosetown Maymont Wilkie Elrose

$589,900 *$290,000 $249,900 $235,000 $200,000 $199,900 *$195,000 $185,000 $174,900 $179,900 $169,000 $145,000 $85,000 $85,000

Current Listings

Biggar Wilkie RM 342

128 2 Ave W 204 5th Ave E 224 2nd Ave W 104 6th Ave E (Lot)

406 7th Ave E 313 6th Ave E 412 3rd Ave E 509 7th Ave W

Landis 102 3rd E $149,000 Rosetown Condo $98,900 Perdue 909 8th St $89,900

$178,900 $175,000 $132,000 $97,000

Recently Sold!! 306 5th Ave W

$64,500

909 8th St Perdue

McKee HillCor Lalonde Perdue Ac. Johannson

RM 376 RM 466 RM 345 Perdue Asquith

402 7th Ave. East 307 ac. 160 ac. 160 ac. $199,000 $359,000

Demaine Biggar

$399,900 $39,000

TENDER Tappen Farms Ltd. 6 quarters NW of Springwater SK. Total 2010 Asmt. $327,700 (Avg. 54,447/quarter), approx. 907 cult. acs., 4 x 4,800 bu. steel hopper bins, ROFR on NH18-35-17W3, Closes 5:00 pm Nov. 9, 2011. Exclusive Listing 948-5052 http://Tappen.TimHammond.ca *denotes Exclusive Listing

Out of Town Property

Landis 212 3 W

$49,900

Landis Lot Wilkie Lot 204 2

$22,500 $15,000

Featured Listing

St W

Featured Listing

$228,900

412 3rd Ave. East

Featured Listing

$227,000

Magnificent 2,256/2 sq ft four bedroom home. Main floor features beautiful new kitchen, living room, dining room renovated bathroom & large foyer. Bedrooms & remodeled bathroom upstairs. Completely developed basement. Many recent upgrades. Double detached garage. Call today!

www.TimHammond.ca

Reg Turner 230, and Joyce Colbert 230. The highest scoring game was Myrtle Althouse and Maxine Sully with 63. New Horizons bingo was held on Monday,Oct.24 in the evening with 13 in attendance. The caller for the evening was Bill Fisher with Ed Pollock looking after the cash and Blanche Borchardt collecting the tickets. The half-and-half winner was Joan Smith and the blackout winner was Barb Swyryda. The next bingo will be Nov. 10. The afternoon carpet bowlers played on Tuesday, October 25 with Aileen Smith’s team of Dinah Kegler, Marie Roesch, Blanche Borchardt and Alma Redlich coming in first place, and Ed Smith’s team of Florence Johnson, Pat Turner, Barb Swyryda and John Nyquist placing second.

Perdue, Sask. 2010 Ford F-150 150 reg cab, 2WD, 24 km, 4.6 auto, white ............................ ..................... $19,900 2006 GMC SLT crew, 4x4, leather, 200 REDUCED $12,900 km, no tax .......................... 2004 IHC 7600 Cat 335 hp, 13 spd, new CIM BHT, new safety ..... $54,900 2006 F-250 XL, reg. cab, 4x4, auto, 5.4L, gas, only 90 km, SK Tax Pd .................................................... $14,900

PALLET FORKS skid steer, Quicke Allie and Univision starting at

$795

$89,900

Meticulously renovated 3 bedroom home. Dream kitchen with maple cabinets, spacious living room with hardwood flooring, adjoining dining room and elegant 4 piece bathroom. Completely updated home on an attractive corner lot only 2 blocks from the schools. Call today.

Commercial Property (MLS) Demaine Hotel 218 Main Street

$85,000 $49,900 $43,500 $30,000

Spacious 1 ¾ story five bedroom home includes 1396 sq ft on 2 levels! This great home features nd new windows on the 2 floor, fresh interior paint and a new furnace (not installed). Call to view today!

$199,900 $200,000 463 ac.

Recently Sold

302 6 Ave W $285,000 402 7th Ave E $228,900 212 3rd Ave E $227,000 2nd Ave W Condos *$198,900

Sale Pending Crozier Jordan Zenert

Current Listings

van was used to bring some Diamond Lodge residents to attend the musical afternoon. Or next Jam Session will be on Nov. 16. The regular Wednesday evening Kaiser club scores for Oct. 19 were Reg Turner 266, Gord Besse 247, Pat Turner 238 and Marie Roesch 205. New Horizons kaiser was played on Friday, Oct. 21 with eight players in attendance. Maxine Sully was the host and also provided the lunch. At the end of play Cecilia Dick came in ﬁrst place with her score of 232, second place winner was Reg Turner with a score of 214, and third place winner was Joanne Kral with her score of 211. The Monday afternoon Kaiser club scores for Oct. 24 were Clarence Bender 247, Mildred Henne 246,

CAM-DON MOTORS LTD.

306.948.5052 Main Office 306.948.9168 Tim’s Cell 306.948.7995 Cari’s Cell 306.831.9214 Grant’s Cell 306.948.4478 Dave’s Cell

Homes for Sale in Biggar (MLS)

Farmland for Sale (MLS) Wardrop Irrigation Pobran Weekes Yurchuk Dixon HillCor Gray Zenert Whitmore Holbrook Green Swanson

offense and liable to imprisonment or a substantially large ﬁne. It is the law to pull over for a peace offer. Fleeing from police involves erratic driving to avoid apprehension, which could leave the operator with severe injuries or death. Please be smart when operating an ATV’s, feel free to contact the RCMP. Ride safe!

New Horizons Activities

Tim Hammond Realty 113 3rd Ave. W. Biggar, SK Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag. Owner - Broker Cari McCarty - Residential Grant Anderson – Farms Dave Molberg – Farms

or sirens on, signaling you to pull over, then the ATV operator is required by law to stop the vehicle and pull over. If the operator does not pull over and runs from the police, the offense becomes greater than just a ﬁne under The All Terrain Vehicle Act, this offense now becomes a Criminal Code offense under Section 249.1 (1) - Flight - and is guilty of an indictable/summary

2006 Dodge 1500,

2007 Ford Focus SE, 91 km, auto, red, SK Tax Pd

$8,500

quad cab cab, 5.7 57

Hemi, 4x4, 60 km, tax pd............ $16,900 2001 IHC 4900 DT 530, 300 HP 10 spd, new BHT, fresh SK Safety ............ ....................................... $47,500 1997 F-150, reg. cab, V6, long box, SK Tax Pd .......................... $ 2,900 1994 F-150 reg cab, 5.0L auto, long box .............................................. $ 2,500

Trades Welcome, More Vehicles Available, Financing Available

***VIEW OUR AUTOS ON www.camdonmotors.com or Scott

Bria

Call 306-237-4212 or

TOLL FREE 1-888-264-1955

“If you don’t see the vehicle you want, we will Ànd it, give us a call!”

We Service What We Sell

DL #916201

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

Classi¿ed Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

call: 948-3344 fax: 948-2133

email: tip@sasktel.net www.biggarindependent.ca

OBITUARIES

MEMORIAMS

made to Friends of the Lodge, c/o Biggar & District Community Foundation, Box 489, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar were entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 948-2669. gfsc1

PEIFFER (Beckett), Elaine… January 2, 1050 - October 28, 2008 “No matter how I spend my days No matter what I do Before I go to bed at night I always think of you. Although I dearly miss you I always ¿nd a way To sometime be close beside you In memory every day. Death broke the link that joined us And broke my heart in two I never had a greater gift Than the time I spent with you.” Love forever, Mom and Wilfred 44p1 PEIFFER, Elaine ‘Lainee’: January 2, 1950 to October 28, 2008 “You left me beautiful memories Of the things we used to do From kids right up to Grandmas Lots of times was me and you. You live on through your children They help me lots it’s true But I still love and miss you More than anyone could know.” Love your sis, Brenda 44p1 POWELL: In loving memory of Mildred who passed away November 4, 2010. Our Lives Go On “Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall, Living our hearts without you Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone We could always count on you. The special years will not return When we were all together But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever.” Lovinigly remembered by Carol and Dave, Shirley and Gary and families. 44p1

CLASSIFIED AD RATES DEADLINE-WEDNESDAY AT 5 p.m.

25 words or less ....................................$12.00 per week Over 25 words .................................. - per word 25¢

Repeats -- 3 weeks for the price of 2

If The Independent Box Number is used add $3.00

• ALL CLASSIFIED MUST BE PREPAID • Obituaries, limit of 300 words, without photo..... $50.00 - With photo............................. $60.00 - Additional words, per word.... 25¢ ‘Happy’ Ads…Anniversary, Engagements, Weddings, Birthday Greetings,etc.................$30.00 with photo...................... $40.00 Bold Type .................................................... $2.00 Italic Type..................................................... $2.00 Birth Announcements................................... $25.00 - With a Photo......................... $30.00 Administration Charges................................ $5.00 CONDITIONS OF ADVERTISING ACCEPTANCE All advertising subject to publisher’s approval. It is agreed by The independent and any advertiser using or requesting space that the publisher shall not be held liable for damages in event of non-insertion of, or errors in advertisements, in excess of or beyond the amount paid for space actually occupied by the non-insertion, or by that portion of the advertisement in which the error or non-insertion occurred whether such error or non-insertion is due to the negligence of its ser vants or other wise. All advertisers must assume responsibility for errors in any advertisement which is supplied to The Independent in handwritten form or given over the phone.

PLEASE READ YOUR AD -- Advertisers should read their advertisement THE FIRST ISSUE IT APPEARS and report any errors in time for the next insertion. The Independent is responsible subject to the conditions noted above, for ONLY the Årst incorrect insertion. NO REFUND on classiÅeds. Times to run must be stated at First Insertion. Enclose cheque, money order, Visa, MasterCard or American Express for your classiÅed. Other Advertising Rates Available upon Request. The BIGGAR INDEPENDENT accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publication by this newspaper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. SUBSCRIPTION RATES… Pick up… $28.00 + $1.40 gst = $29.40 Inside 40-mile radius/ONLINE $33.00 + $1.65 gst = $34.65 Outside 40-mile radius… $38.00 + $1.90 gst = $39.90

OBITUARIES

Teresa Kobelsky Teresa Barbara Kobelsky (Scherman) was born on December 21, 1918, Scott, Sask. and entered into rest on October 12, 2011, Biggar, Sask. at the age of 92 years. She married Nickolas Kobelsky on October 18, 1938. They lived in Leipzig, Sask., then Palo and farmed in the Wolfe area from 1944-1977 before retiring to Wilkie, Sask. After Nicholas’ passing, Teresa moved to Biggar in 1995 spending her last years at the Diamond Lodge. She is lovingly remembered by her 11 children, Edith (Andrew) Danderfer of Biggar, Sask., Paul (Karen) Kobelsky of Landis, Sask., Pauline Kushner of Saskatoon, Sask., Donna Moyer of Onanole, Man., Bob Kobelsky of Landis, Sask. and special friend Ida of Battleford, Sask., Wilma (Bruce) Sizer of

Battleford, Sask., Gerry (Julie) Kobelsky of Landis, Sask., Margaret (Myles) Impey of Saskatoon, Sask., Mildred (Gary) AfÀeck of Landis, Sask., Norm (Ellie) Kobelsky of Biggar, Sask. and Ken (Dolores) Kobelsky of Biggar, Sask.; 38 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Nickolas (1979); one infant daughter; son-in-law, Ron Moyer; daughter-in-law, Lorraine Kobelsky; grandson, John Sizer; granddaughter, Geradine Sizer; her parents and brothers and sisters. Prayers were held on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. with Donna Moyer and Vera Halter presiding. Funeral Service was held Monday, October 17, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Landis, Sask. with Father Ray Senger as celebrant. Eulogist was Dale Kobelsky; readers were Wilma Sizer and Dorothy Wirachowsky; altar servers were Garrett and Joshua Hawkins; intentions by Crystal Perratt. Music was by Landis Community Choir with Louise Souillet-Hawkins and Bernadette Garrett as organists. Honourary Bearers were all those who shared in Teresa’s life. Active Bearers were Paul Kobelsky, Bob Kobelsky, Gerry Kobelsky, Norm Kobelsky, Ken Kobelsky, Ray Leidl. Interment followed at Landis Cemetery. In lieu of Àowers, donations may be

Martin ‘Bud’ Leinenweber Martin ‘Bud’ Leinenweber passed away peacefully on October 14, 2011 at Poplar Court, Wilkie, Sask. at the age of 84 years. Bud was born in Wilkie, Sask. on July 9, 1927, the only son of Leona and Martin Leinenweber. On June 14, 1949 he married Lucille Fox and they made their home on the family farm in the Carmelheim district. There they raised seven daughters and three sons. In 1981 they retired and moved to Landis, Sask. Bud is survived by his ten children, Cheryl (Marcel); Ken (Lois); Jan (Fred); Karen; Bob (Deb); Cathy (Gordon); Laura (Denis); Lois (Randal); David (Colleen); Dianne (Stephen); along with 29 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; one sister, Eleanor (Ralph) Neigum of Regina, Sask.; brother-in-law, Ken (Dianne) Fox of Brandon, Man.; sisters-in-law, Helen Kendall of Princeton, B.C. and Norma Fox of Pilot Mound, Man., along with numerous nieces and nephews. Bud was predeceased by his wife, Lucille in 2002. Prayers were held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. and Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. both from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Landis, Sask. with Father A. J. Schmidt as celebrant. Organists were Louise Souillet-Hawkins and Bernadette Garrett; ushers were Nathan Keller and Darren Poirier. Honour Guard was the Knights of Columbus. Honourary Urn Bearers were all those who shared in Martin’s life. Active Urn Bearers were Jan Cone and Cathy Cey. Interment followed at the Landis Cemetery. Reception was held at Landis Community Complex. Tributes may be made to Poplar Courts Activity Fund, Box 459, Wilkie, SK, S0K 4W0 or Wilkie Bethany Assisted Living Home, Box 629. Wilkie, SK, S0K 4W0. Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar were entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 948-2669. gfsc1

MEMORIAMS POWELL: In memory of Mildred who passed away November 4, 2010 “It seems like only yesterday When you were here with me We’d tell the same old stories Over a cup of tea. My friend, I’ll ne’er forget you I sit and think about you And wish that you were here.” Lovingly remembered by Doris 44p1

Alma Dorothy Covey

January 5, 1920 November 1, 2004 “Every blade in the Àeld Every leaf in the forest Lays down its life in its season As beautifully as it was taken up.” (Thoreau) I miss you Mom, Love always, Leah

CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our family for the supper and entertainment at the Sheraton Cavalier over the weekend in honour of our 50th wedding anniversary. Thank you, Wilma and Glen McLeod. 44p1

CARD OF THANKS

COMING EVENTS

The family of Percy Hadley would like to thank Dr. Crane and all the caring staff of Diamond Lodge for their compassionate care. Words cannot express how comforting it is to have a loved one cared for so well by such dedicated and loving people. God bless each one of you. Eileen Hadley and family 44p1 Eileen Hadley and family would like to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to all family, friends and neighbours for their support during this dif¿cult time. The phone calls, visits, cards, Àowers and food were of great comfort to the family. A speical thanks to Jane for her time and dedication in providing a meaningful service; Bernadette Garrett and Our Lady of Fatima and Friends choir for sharing their inspiring gift of music; Bob and staff of Grondin Funeral Services for their gentle guidance through this hard journey. 44p1 The Perdue UCW would like to thank all the volunteers who came out on Saturday evening to help set up the hall for the Fowl Supper. We would especially like to thank the eight young people who came and helped. A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped cook, donated and worked at the supper. To the 500 plus people who enjoyed the great meal, our thanks. Without everyone doing their part, we would not be able to continue with a very successful fowl supper. With some of the proceeds from the fowl supper, we support many worthwhile charities including Diamond Lodge, the Legion Poppy Fund and our local Church. With sincere thanks, Perdue UCW 44c1

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5: Royal Purple Bazaar at Biggar New Horizons, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: $1.00 Lunch available. Door prizes. Tables, $15, phone Doreen 948-3428. All proceeds for local charities. 41c4 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6: Biggar Central School 2000 staff and students invite you to the 2011 Teale Awards Ceremony, 2 p.m. in the Main Gym, “Celebrating Academic Excellence”. 42c3 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6: 7 p.m., Arelee Music Night in the Arelee Community Hall. Nonperishable food items (and cash donations) will be accepted for the Perdue Secret Santa and the Saskatoon Food Bank. 42p3 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6: Landis Wheatland Library annual craft/trade show at the Complex, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Silent auction, door prizes, ¿sh pond and more. Soup and sandwiches available. Phone Vera at 658-2110 or Denise at 658-4536 to book a table. 42p3 NOVEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 10: Biggar Museum & Gallery’s Annual Christmas Magic Silent Auction held in The Credit Union Gallery in the Biggar Museum. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. through nooon hour for your bidding convenience. Bid often on this year’s fantastic items and purchase your half and half ticket. 44c6 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8: Biggar Wildlife Federation meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Westwinds Motor Hotel, Biggar. 44c1 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9: Fall Businesses Garage Sale, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. Soup, sandwiches and dessert available for lunch for exhibitors and general public, proceeds to Biggar Museum and Gallery. 41c5 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12: Biggar Arts Council presents… “Woody Holler and his Orchestra” 7:30 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers. Adults/seniors advance, $20, at the door, $25; students advance, $12, at the door, $15; 12 and under, $5. 41c5 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2- 4 p.m. and MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 7 - 9 p.m.: AUDITION CALL for New Creation Community Players’ 31st production in March 2012, “Give My Regards to Broadway” at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Open to ages 14 to 100. Principal roles, chorus, speaking parts, dancers needed. Pianist provided. For info contact 948-3344. 44c3

COMING EVENTS SUNDAYS in November: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at Redeemer Lutheran Church, corner of 7th Ave. East and Ontario St., Biggar at 10:30 a.m. Baptism and Communion on November 13. Pot Luck and Redeemer Annual meeting after church on the 27th. Everyone is welcome. 48/10tfn TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1: Kayette Craft Show, open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. 1911 Tea Room open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Cost: $2 at the door. Everyone welcome. 42c3

For fax service,

see us at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave., Biggar

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

14 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

NOTICE

AUCTIONS

MISCELLANEOUS

Dynasty Farms Inc. 17 Quarters Sections Plus 2 Yard Sites Sell By Public Auction on Tuesday November 15th at Yorkton, Sask. 1-800-667-2075 www. hodginsauctioneers.com

INVITATIONS

MACHINERY 1999 & 2000-53 Ft Stoughton dry van trailers in Winnipeg for sale for storage or road use. $40006000, depending on condition and with and without safety. Delivery can be arranged. Call Gerald (204227-0469) geraldg@ arnoldbros.com or: Len (204227-4117), leng@arnoldbros. com. Other former Àeet trucks & trailers are also available priced for immediate sale!

11105MM04

Baby Shower SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5: Baby shower for Allison Weekes (Winsor) and baby Seamus at the Westwinds Conference Room, 2 - 4 p.m. Please consider this your invitation. 44c1

LIVESTOCK BRED Heifers for sale, 100 black bred heifers, bred Black Angus. Call Garret Poletz, 306948-8057 43c3

SEED & FEED SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12: Please join us for a miscellaneous bridal shower for Lauren Wylie, bride-elect of Cody Schnedar, at Biggar New Horizons, 1:00 p.m. Please consider this as your invitation. Cards also in drug stores. 43p3 Biggar Museum and Gallery invites you to donate any new or handmade gifts, toys, certi¿cates or food items for the annual “Christmas Magic” fundraiser event. Any donation that sells for $10 or more is issued a tax receipt. Call 948-3451 by Monday, October 25. Thank you for your support. 41c3

Alfalfa or hay, hard core round bales, 2010 and 2011. John Deere cover wrap, approx 1500 lbs., loading and trucking available. Unity, Sask. Phone or fax 306-228-3727 41p4 Excellent quality alfalfa and/or alfalfa brome mix, 1,000 bales, 1,000 lbs per bale; $25/bale. Rosetown-Biggar area. Phone 882-3165. 35p9

11105WW02

H EATED 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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877988-1145 now. Free service!

NOTICE Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! Do yours prior to the centennial celebrations! For more information call 948-3451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday Friday. 7tfn This newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered. tfn Stop in to… 1st Ave. West, Biggar 948-2700

NOTICE

TENDER

MISCELLANEOUS

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. tfn

Tim Hammond Realty Tappen Farms Ltd. Farmland for Sale by Tender, 6 quarters NW of Springwater, Sask. Total 2010 Asmt. $327,700 (Avg, 54,447/ quarter), approx. 907 cult. acs., 4 x 4,800 bu. steel hopper bins, ROFR on NH 18-35-17 W3. Closes 5:00 p.m. November 9, 2011. Exclusive Listing. Call 306-948-5052 http://Tappen. TimHammond.ca. 42c4

Major engine manufacturers say that quality fuel treatments are an essential part of diesel engine protection. Get the best value with 4Plus 1-800-6676879 www.dieselservices.com

ADVANCE ENGINE SUPPLY. Carry reman & used engines, transmissions, transfer cases, fuel injectors, turbos now. Ford Truck Reman Engine 7.5L 1988 - 1997 fuel injected; $2328. on exch. 3 year warranty. Call toll free 1-877-465-2702.

More Power Less Fuel for diesel farm equipment. Tractors, combines, sprayers or grain trucks. Find out about safe electronics from DSG. Call today 1-800-667-6879. www. dieselservices.com

MISCELLANEOUS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS and OTHER CLAIMANTS IN THE ESTATE OF MARTIN LEINENWEBER, late of Landis, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased. All claims against the above Estate, duly veriÀed by Statutory Declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 30th day of November, 2011. David P. Leinenweber, Executor for the Estate of Martin Leinenweber, 17 Webb Crescent, Saskatooon, SK, S7H 3L5 or Dianne L. Stang, Executor for the Estate of Martin Leinenweber, 146 Highwood Crescent, Devon, AB, T9G 1W6

Classi¿eds Work Phone 948-3344

BUILDING SALE... FINAL CLEARANCE. “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,250. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. Diesel Engines Remanufactured. Save time, money and headaches. Most medium duty applications 5.9L, 8.3L, ISB, CAT, DT466, 6.0L. Ready to run. Call today 1-800-667-6879 www.rebuiltdiesels.com

For rent…one bedroom Park Model trailer with an Arizona room. Available December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 in Yuma, AZ. Phone 948-3438 44p3 Fire Retardant Parkas, $180; Fire Retardant Hoodies, $65. Buy Online www.directworkwear. com or Call 1-800-661-9647 43c4 AT LAST! An iron ¿lter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, sulfur, smell, manganese from well water. Since 1957. Phone 1-800-BIG IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.

DISCONNECTED PHONE? ChoiceTel Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call ChoiceTel Today! 1-888-333-1405. www.choicetel. ca. DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR Make an offer! Ask about FREE DELIVERY, most areas! CALL FOR QUICK QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. GENERATOR SETS. Buy direct and save. Oilpatch, farm, cabin or residential. Buy or rent - you’ll get the best deal from DSG. 1-800-667-6879 www.dsgpower. com Coupon # SWANA G1101

P R O V I N C E - W I CLASSIFIEDS. Reach 330,000 readers weekly. this newspaper NOW or 649.1405 for details.

D E over Call 306-

WANTED Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land¿ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132 3tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 948-1773 or 9485393. Pickup available. 32tfn

CARS & TRUCKS 1985 Buick Park Avenue, 307 auto, great winter car, excellent shape, $800. Call 948-2020 44p3 Guaranteed approval drive away today! We lend money to everyone. Fast approvals, best interest rates. Over 500 vehicles sale priced for immediate delivery OAC. 1-877-796-0514. www.yourapprovedonline.com.

RECREATION 1985 Yamaha Virago, 1,000 cc, new rubber, carbs and forks redone. Phone 948-7521. 36tfn

Deadline: Wednesday 5 p.m.

LAND WANTED GRASSLAND WANTED… Looking for grazing/hay land for lease or rent. RMs of Biggar, Glenside or Rosemount. Cash rent, per cow. per day or shares of hay from hay land. Longer rental deals preferred. Contact Ian 948-7284 or Cathy 948-7758 with details. 42p3

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

REAL ESTATE SASK. FARMS & RANCHES KINLEY: 8.01 + ac. - 8.01 ac. beside Kinley + 12 lots in Kinley, older bungalow, power, phone. Parcels a v a i l a b l e s e p a r a t e l y. On Hwy #14, 30 min. to Saskatoon city limits and 25 min. to Biggar! LUSELAND: 10 ac. well, 9,900 bu. steel grain storage, shop, quonset, garden shed, double garage, 1,144 sq ft. bungalow. PERDUE: 1117 ac.-605 cult., bal. hay & pasture, four 1/4s fenced, well, creek, dugout, 6,750 bu. steel grain storage, barn, garage, other misc. outbuildings, 2 storey home. On Hwy #14 & 35 min. to Saskatoon! UNITY: 479 ac.-195 cult. + 260 tame grass, bal. bush & native grass, some fencing, well, 7,900 bu. steel grain storage, garage, other misc. outbuildings, fuel tanks, 1,176 sq ft bungalow.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15

HOUSES FOR RENT Two-bedroom home for rent. Includes fridge and stove. For viewing call 948-3674 or 9489517 35tfn

LAND FOR SALE

PERSONAL DATING SERVICE. Longterm/short-term relationships, CALL NOW. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888534-6984. Live adult casual conversations - 1on1, 1-866311-9640, meet on chat-lines. Local single ladies. 1-877-8045381. (18+)

CAREER TRAINING WORK FROM HOME. Find out why over 1,285 CanScribe Career College Medical Transcription graduates, aged 18 - 72, can’ t be wrong. FREE INFORMATION. 1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LANE REALTY CORP. Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists™

Phone: 306-569-3380 email: lanerealtycorp@ sasktel.net To view full colour feature sheets for all of our CURRENT LISTINGS, visit our Website at:

HEALTH/ WELLNESS GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.

www.lanerealty.com Two serviced lots, side by side in Biggar, 100’x140’, $79,900. Call 717-4681 (cell) 5tfn FOR SALE: 55 PLUS ACTIVE ADULT Living. Large Ground Level Townhomes. 306-2410123. www.diamondplace.ca.

SERVICES

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 entry & 2 storey homes available $429,000. Call Scott 250.558.4795 www. SeasonsVernon.com.

HOUSES FOR SALE

If YOU are… • Moving • Expecting a Baby • Planning a Wedding • Anticipating Retirement Call WELCOME WAGON at 948-2563 - Lisa Haynes We have gifts and information www.welcomewagon.ca

FOR RENT

Need somebody to tend bar at your function, wedding, anniversary, etc. Contact Biggar Arts Council members, Denise, 948-5146 or Marilyn, 948-2792. tfn

Charter/ Sherwood Apartments 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satellite systems, laundry facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwashers, air conditioning, parking with plug-ins.

948-3820

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

Classi¿ed Ads Work

Be A Part Of Our Going Team! Panda Tank & Vac Truck Services has employment opportunities available for Class 1 Drivers - Tank Truck Operators, Lease Operators, Subcontractors, Enddump Operators. Employment Opportunities in Alberta & BC areas. Please Fax your resume to our head of¿ce in Grande Prairie Attention Ernie Hill 780532-8729 or visit our website at www.pandatank.com to submit your application online. CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed record removal since 1989. Con¿dential. Fast. Affordable. Our A+ BBB rating assures employment/ travel freedom. Call for free information booklet. 1-8-NOWPARDON (1-866-972-7366). RemoveYourRecord.com.

HIRING LOG TRUCKS. Fuel price protection, cost of living assistance, paid every 15 days, long and short term contracts. Contact Darren Brownlie at Alberta Paci¿c Forest Industries, Mon. Thurs., 7 - 5 p.m. at 1-800661-5210 (ext. 8173). After hours 780-689-7804 or email: darren.brownlie@alpac.ca; www.alpac.ca.

302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar

PERSONAL

Help Wanted…apply in person with resume to Biggar Hotel, ask for Tammy or Monte, must be 19 years of age or over. 43c3 CWB Welders…all position SMAW CWB welders needed. Structural, pressure and mine experience an asset. Please forward resumes to chase14welding@sasktel. net with quali¿cations and references. 43p3 NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect

E M P L O Y M E N T OPPORTUNITIY: Busy Flooring Store in south western Manitoba looking for full-time Àooring installers. Must have tools, truck and experience. Phone 204683-2293.

For more information call:

114 - 5th Ave. West, 3 bedroom house, single garage, fenced. Price $268,000. May take older town house in-trade up to $45,000. Phone 948-2633. 42p3

NEW. Replacing conventional heating for homes and businesses. Immediate Energy savings of 50% over gas, 70% over electricity. Sunshine energy INSIDE. Exciting health bene¿ts. In Canada, Infrared Heating Panels. HIO Enterprises, Lorette, MB. 1-800-878-9493. holein1@mts.net. Distributors wanted. WORK FROM YOUR CASTLE! Do you have 10 hrs a week? Teach over the internet. Free online training. Flexible hours. Great retirement income. www. key2wellness4all.com

For all of your buying or selling needs - Contact Kevin Jarrett Cell: 306-441-4152

RIVERFRONT RV RESORT, Southern BC. Lots available as low as $61,900. Year round park, indoor pool & spa. Low maintenance fees. Purchase inquiries: Caroline 250-4994233; Jan 250-499-7887.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Wine Kits @ The Independent -

SERVICE MANAGER Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, bene¿ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@ telusplanet.net.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PARTS PERSON Western Sales, a multi-store dealership, is looking for a Parts Person at their BIGGAR location. You will perform a variety of in-store customer service and stocking duties related to the receiving, sale and delivery of parts. The successful candidate will have the ability to work well in a fast paced, team environment. Must be willing to work extended hours during harvest and seeding. Experience is an asset, but willing to train the right candidate. We offer excellent health and dental beneÀts and a pension package. Forward your resume to Rome Molsberry: rome.molsberry@westernsales.ca or fax to 306-882-3389. Only qualiÀed applicants will be contacted.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT - LENDING Temporary Part-Time Career Opportunity We require a Temporary Part-Time Lending Support Representative for our Biggar Branch. This position is .5 full-time, for a term of one year beginning in January 2012. THE POSITION: This position reports to the Manager Lending Services. The core function of the position is to provide support to the Account Managers and the Lending Manager in the area of loan administration, risk management and audit procedures. This position will also provide support to other departments by providing loan information, and to members in the delivery of products and services. QUALIFICATIONS: The position requires an individual that is confident, has a positive attitude toward learning and change, shows initiative, can work independently, and is friendly, outgoing and reliable. Minimum Grade 12 education is required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and general PC operations would be considered beneficial. COMPENSATION: The salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Group benefits will also be provided. Interested applicants should submit their resume by November 14, 2011 to: Biggar & District Credit Union P.O. Box 670 BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0 Attn: Murray Sunderland, Loans Manager Email: murray.sunderland@biggar.cu.sk.ca We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

W WW1157

Please arrange to pick up your photos that have been submitted for publication.

.…thanks, The Independent

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Does your Company offer… 9 9 9 9 9 9

Quarterly bonuses Extensive training, including a Manager Trainee Program Employer paid benefits after 3 months Paid sick and family care days Matched Pension Plan PLUS additional perks like a pork benefit & clothing benefit

… if not, Big Sky Farms has these and more!! Big Sky Farms, one of the largest hog producers in North America, is recruiting for 2 full time positions at the Eagle Creek Barn located near Plenty, SK. To apply, please call Devin at 932-4450; call 682-5041 for an application, or send a resume to: Big Sky Farms Box 610, Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 Fax: (306) 682-1926 Email: hr@bigsky.sk.ca www.bigsky.sk.ca South Country Equipment Ltd is now hiring 10 Full Time Heavy Equipment Mechanics. You will be required to: Repair, overhaul, troubleshoot and maintain John Deere heavyduty agricultural equipment Use testing equipment to diagnose malfunctions and determine extent of repair required - Test repaired equipment to ensure compliance with John Deere speci¿cations. Journeyman OR minimum 4 yrs experience as heavy duty equipment mechanic required. Quali¿ed Candidates would be assigned to one of our eight (8) Locations: Weyburn, Southey, Regina, Raymore, Mossbank, Moose Jaw, Montmartre, Assiniboia. This position offers excellent remuneration & bene¿ts, including health, disability, pension, dental, bonus incentives & more. Wage/ Salary Info: $25 - $26.50 per hour. Please reply to: South Country Equipment Ltd. Drew Watson Email: watsondrew@ southcountry.ca Phone: (306) 842- 4686 Fax: (306) 842-3833 www.southcountry.ca

ROADEX SERVICES LTD. HAS NEW SUPPLIER CONTRACTS! We require immediately-O/O 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout N. America. Paid 2x month, direct deposit, bene¿ts and company fuel cards. Must be able to cross border with valid passport and have clean abstract. 1-800-8676233; www.roadexservices.com

11105CV03

DEADLINE for news, classifieds and ad copy WednesDAYS • 5 P.M. for publication Monday

Farmers stand in front of Harper’s train October 21, farmers in Saskatchewan and Alberta stood in front of Harper’s train to kill the Canadian Wheat Board. Farmers loading producer grain cars on the farmer owned Battle River Railway in central Alberta held up “Stop Harper” signs and “Respect Farmers, Respect our Vote” signs to indicate their displeasure with Ottawa’s plans to end the single desk of the Canadian Wheat Board. Howard Vincett, a Galahad, Alberta farmer and a board member of the new generation cooperative observed “there is no question our cooperative will be badly hurt by the end of the Wheat Board. Our community has invested almost 10 million dollars and countless hours of work and all that is now going to be lost without the Wheat Board. Harper needs to respect our farmer vote to keep the Wheat Board and withdraw this legislation.” In Colonsay, Saskatchewan, just south of Saskatoon, Bill Gehl, chairperson of the Canadian Wheat Board Alliance joined several dozen farmers to echo the concerns expressed in Alberta. “This legislation will not put one extra dime in the pockets of Western Canadian grain farmers, but it will destroy the short line railways, farmer owned terminals and producer car loading facilities we have spent the past 20 years building.” “Terry Boehm, president of the National Farmers Union went on to say “the fact Minister Ritz is admitting that public money will have to be spent to keep the port of Churchill alive if the CWB is destroyed certainly shows that this is simply an act of vandalism against Western Canada’s farmers in the name of ideology.” “The invoking of closure in Parliament reinforces our belief that Harper’s legislation is illegal and we are conﬁdent the courts will ﬁnd in our favour, said Andrew Dennis, a member of the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board which has launched legal action. “Harper and Ritz are simply wrong to say they have a mandate to end

the Wheat Board. We are the majority and in every Wheat Board Directors election and plebiscite held for farmers the message has been the same. Keep your hands

off our Wheat Board. We need the help of all Canadians to oppose this attack on farmers and the democratic process,” Bill Gehl concluded.

APAS alarmed by federal government approach to Bill C-18 The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is concerned about the passage of Bill C-18 marketing freedom act, and the exclusion of the farmers’ voice by the federal government. APAS recognizes that this is a complex issue and that there are both opponents and supporters of the Canadian Wheat Board in the farm community and within our own membership. More than ever, this speaks to the need for careful and thoughtful review of the legislation to ensure that the needs and interests of all farmers are addressed in the changes to be made. “We have grave concerns about the bypassing of normal Parliamentary procedures,” said APAS Vice President Don Connick, October 21. “Bill C-18 should receive full and vigourous debate in the House of Commons where Members of Parliament can share the views of their farmerconstituents. Farmers and concerned farm organizations must have the opportunity to voice their views with the Standing Committee on Agriculture. Farmers and Canadians

expect that democracy should prevail and not be undermined by our elected representatives.” Farmers are being purposely excluded in the new CWB entity prescribed in the legislation, said APAS Vice President Arlynn Kurtz. “Either the existing elected Board members of the CWB should continue or a new process to elect farmers to the Board of this entity should be established. The thought of farmer input being completely excluded from this new voluntary farmer entity is totally unacceptable.” APAS stands united with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and provincial general farm organizations in the view that all interested farmers and farm organizations should be involved in discussion and advice on the transition process to ensure that a strong and viable CWB continues for those farmers who choose to market their grain collectively. Farmers must be effectively engaged, APAS says, as key partners in these discussions and any decisions that affect their business and livelihood.

Planting for your Future Most small businesses often underestimate the power of advertising. If an ad in a local publication doesn’t bring customers banging down their front door or jamming their phone lines the very next day, then the ad is perceived to be a waste of money. This could not be further from the truth. Advertising takes time. Ads almost never create the urge to run out and use the advertised product or service (except for sales and limited time offers). Rather a good ad is like a seed that is planted in the minds of customers, where it grows with more frequent visibility. This is especially true of ads for services, such as contract work or home repair. No one sees an ad for rooﬁng and thinks, “Holy Cow! I’ve got to go out and get my rood done right now.” No, a good ad placed in a local publications gradually reaches potential customers over time. When one of these customers does require your services, it is thanks to their repeated exposure to your ad that their initial impulse will be to think of you. Business owners who use this strategy understand that, “It is nice to be known, but it is even better to be

seen and recognized!”

That’s the Power of Advertising!!!

Biggar Independent 948-3344

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

Business & Professional … FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Saskatoon DUANE NEUFELDT Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

ELECTRICAL

306-948-8055

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION SERVICES

The sign you want. The agent you need.

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for:

•Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (ofﬁce) Cell 948-9168 www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Call: 948-2101

Serving BIGGAR and Area

Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Tim Hammond,

Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Residential

Authorized Appliance Depot Electrical Wiring Trenching Licensed Journeyman Adrian de Haan

948-5291 PHILLIPS ELECTRIC • Residence • Commercial Wiring For free estimates Ph: 948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Residential & Commercial Painting contact… NCM Home Maintenance - Nick Maguire -

948-3325 948-4558 (cell) or The Design Goddess - Heather Hawkins -

948-3702 948-7958 (cell)

available to do…

• painting & Ӿnishing • decks & small buildings • light plumbing • windows & doors • laminate & hardwood ӿoors • general repairs

Call Jim @ 948-3333

948-5052 (ofﬁce)

Northland Foaming

Cell 948-7995

Spray Foam

www.TimHammond.ca http://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Residential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

Tim Hammond Realty Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

For all your home, business and rural needs Owners/Operators • Travis Young • Dallas Young • Claude Young

Biggar, Sask.

Insulation

306-948-2805 Cell: 306-948-6062 Email: northland83@yourlink.ca Want to insulate your quonset, farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin? Lower your heating and cooling costs and add strength to your buildings!

948-5052 (ofﬁce)

948-3389

MADGE

Cell 948-4478

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

CONTRACTING LTD.

Dave Molberg BSA

www.TimHammond.ca www.FarmsofCanada.com

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS… • Selling/Buying • Residental • Farm/Acreage • Commercial • Recreational

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bear Hills Rural Development Corporation Box 327 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Wally Lorenz Sales Associate 1391 - 100th St. North Battleford, SK S9A 0V9 Day or Night

Cell: (306) 843-7898 Bus: (306) 446-8800 znerol.w@sasktel.net

GLASS INSTALLATION

Inc. FRE E Es timat Call us for… es • Insurance jobs • Renovations • New home building • Drywall & Painting • Flooring (hardwood, ceramic, etc.) • Residential/Commercial • CertiÀed installer for Logix ICF

McCARTY CONSTRUCTION 9Residential 9Commercial 9Automotive For all your glass needs …owned and operated

Helping you Help yourself

by Matt Poitras

Kent Dubreuil, E.D.O. Phone: 306-948-2295 Fax: 306-948-5050

104 - 2nd Ave. West Biggar

948-4846

• Commercial • Residential • Design Builder • Insurance Claims • Renovations • Drafting Service

“Big or Small -We Do Them All” Licenced Journeyman Carpenters Troy McCarty 948-5627 (H) 948-9280 (C) Mitch McCarty 373-8254 (H) Serving Biggar ... Since 1968

Qualilty! • Wood, metal, plastic signs • Vehicle & window graphics • Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

For all your rooÀng needs… ¬New Construction ¬Metal ¬Torch-on ¬Re-roofs ¬Tile ¬Asphalt ¬All repairs ¬Shakes We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

306-717-2818 www.madgerooÀng.com Biggar, Sask.

MANUFACTURING

Bear Hills Rentals & Machine Works • Machine Shop Service • Rentals • MASTER FEEDS dealer • COMMERCIAL SOLUTION Ag Parts dealer • Drive line parts & service • KANE VET supplier

Phone: 948-4844 Fax: 948-4845

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

Jerry Muc Phone: 948-2958 Fax:

948-5699

SEED CLEANING

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

HANDY JIM SERVICES

EYE CARE

A Sign of

“The Dream Machine”

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

Cari McCarty

MANUFACTURING

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning Call: Bill: Dale:

948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, ¼ mile west on Triumph Rd.

Phoenix M4 Mobile Grain cleaning and sizing

WTSL MOBILE GRAIN SERVICE Box 917, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Wayne Dollansky 306-948-7247 Custom Combining JD9770

In Biggar Every Tuesday. Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311

HEALTH/ WELLNESS “Annie Things Possible” Health, Beauty & Spa

Weight Loss Clinic Consultant & Coach Anne G. Livingston •Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic •Epicure Selections •Walden Farms Products •Young Living Essential Oils •Beauticontrol Skin Care www.beautipage.ca/annelivingston

Located in Angie’s Hair Salon 219 Main St., Biggar Call 948-7274 or 948-3696

with draper or hydraÁex headers

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING

Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 948-5678

DENTAL DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist 115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: 882-2123 Emergency (after hours) 882-2006

BIGGAR DENTAL CLINIC 104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask. Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg. Hours… Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

306-948-3408

To advertise in this directory, please call Urla at The Independent • 948-3344 • This feature will appear Weekly. ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL DIRECTORY RATES.

If you DO NOT receive your Independent in a timely manner, please call your local post ofﬁce or Canada Post @ 1-866-607-6301

Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member) NEW LOCATION… 219 - 4th Ave. E., BIGGAR

Other Services available… • ParafÅn Wax • Thai Herbal Massage • ReÆexology • Hot Stone Massage • Engergy Work

~ Gift CertiÅcates ~ Evening, Saturday and in-home appointments available.

948-2548 or 948-9710

Ladies Only 30 min. Workout …owned and operated by Diane Larouche Ellard, Can-Fit-Pro Certi¿ed Personal Trainer

in Nova Wood Centre 104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

948-7967 NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTRE “Putting PERSONAL back into ﬁtness training!” Wayne Baldwin, W

NO Certiﬁed Fitness Trainer, N Natural Health Consultant, E P O Physical Therapy Aide Over 20 years resistance training experience!

• Personalized Fitness/Nutrition Programs • One-on-One PersonalTraining • Injury Prevention and Rehab • Active Isolated Stretching • Limited Memberships to Private Fitness Studio Gift Certiﬁcates available.

Visit us @ 219 - 4th Ave. East, Biggar Where you can feel right at home! Phone… 948-2548 Cell… 948-8048

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

Business & Professional LEGAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE

Rebel Landscaping

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

223 Main Street Biggar

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B.

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

948-2183

Roe & Company is a full service law ofﬁce that practices… ¾Family and Criminal law ¾Commercial law ¾Real Estate ¾Wills and Estate, and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko, Ian Mokuruk, Treena Sikora look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

INVESTMENTS

OPTOMETRISTS

948-3376 after hours George: 948-4042 Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

FFinancial Plan nning Estate Plann ning Life Insuran nce 222

220 Main Street 7 306 948 5377 info@twhfinancial.ca www.twhfinancial.ca

948-3996 Open Monday-Saturday Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial

SGI Safety Inspection Auto Repair TIRES

100% handwash “Where we do it all for you!!” • Detailing • Vortex Spray-In Box Liners • Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring • Auto Accessories • Trailer Rentals

1st Ave. West, Biggar

948-2700 Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

INSURANCE

Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

BIG G AR I N S U RAN C E SERVIC ES

& @^g^kZe RZk] <e^Zgbg` &Lghp K^fhoZe & Likbgde^k lrlm^f >O:< & Ahnl^ahe] iZbgmbg` Zg] fbghk k^iZbkl

Ivan Young, Biggar Tree services available… • cut trim and removal • post holes • landscaping • cement removal • trenching • holes for piles • driveways • garage pads • basements

948-3381 NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING •Texas Gates •Spray Foam Insulation •Sandblasting & Painting •Internal Coatings g •Rock Guard Coatings

Mobile Units Ofﬁce: 948-2805 05 Cell: 948-6062 email: northland83@yourlink.ca

Chartered Accountant Notary Public 201B-2nd Ave. West P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 948-5133

JIM VANCHA, PAg Consultant (306) 948-4393 jim.vancha@ investorsgroup.com

948-2222 or 948-2029

To fax…stop in at The Independent

Prairieland Collision Rosetown, Sask.

PHOTOGRAPHY

306-882-2289

YH Truck, Ag & Auto Photos by Jocelyn Jocely n Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

306-948-2814

• Heavy truck parts • Agriculture parts • Automotive parts & accessories www.yhtruckagauto.com

521 Main St., Biggar 948-2109

GEORGE STAHL (306) 948-3776 cell: (306) 260-6503

;% N% Lg_fcjk\ip ¾ ¾ ¾

Residential Commercial Automotive

For FREE estimates or enquiries CALL Wayne or Dorothy at

948-5678

ONLINE @

biggarindependent.ca

Sales & Service Call Steven 948-2489

Check out our new website: classicmakings.ca Judy Judy Kahovec: Kahovec… 882-4313, Cellcell 831-7935 306-882-4313, 831-7935 Carey Krchov: 882-3213 Carey Krchov…882-3213

The Country Clipper • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Pet Supplies • Saleboard for dog and cat related items

Bob Kobelsky

COURIER/HAULING

Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 pm. 2 mi N on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi E on Golf Course Rd.

Pssst...Did you hear that you can still buy REGAL?

Box 736, Biggar

948-5600

Mr. John G. Smith Handyman/Drayman Available for … Local Moving/Hauling jobs

Phone: 948-3856

BIGGAR COURIER • Biggar to Saskatoon • Same day Service • Monday to Friday • 24-hour Answering Service

~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

Custom Grain Hauling 306-948-9278 Landis, Sask.

Atkinson Trucking Landis, Sask. …For all your Local Grain Hauling Needs Bailen Atkinson 658-4460 or 948-4450

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

MONARCH MEATS Modern Licenced Abbatoir • custom slaughter, cut and wrapping • sausage making, curing and smoking

• sides of Pork & Beef available

948-3384

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE 658-4474, Landis, SK

For appointments and inquiries, call Janet at 948-2091

Phone:

948-2442

Fax: 948-2484

Cliff Forsyth

Ph:

Beadle’s Computer Solutions

Phone:

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Call me to Ànd out more about how The Plan™ can help you prosper now …and over time.

216 Main St., Biggar

109 Main St., Biggar

• Jackets • Windsuits • Shirts • Hunting Gear • Bunnyhugs • Caps • Toques • Bags

Ph: 237-4777

Wood and Steel Buildings Floor & Trusses

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

Phillips Radio Shop

Independent Rep

Let Vortex protect your truck and your investment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System

Panasonic, StarChoice, Bell, Xplornet Internet dealer and Your authorized SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

Battery Chargers Electric Fencers Repaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Email: saskregal@sasktel.net

ELMER DOVE

Chartered Accountant Credit Union Building 302 Main Street P. O. Box 1750 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc. Call Anne @ 948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

www.sask.shopregal.ca

in Biggar Insurance Bldg.

ACCOUNTING

Garry A. Faye

Anne G. Livingston

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

Contact Nancy Duns

304 Main St., Biggar

Your authorized

948-3955

<Zee Gb\d FZ`nbk^ 2-1&,,+. hk 2-1&-..1 \^ee

Phone: 948-2204 or 948-3886

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

• Snow Removal • Fences …and much more

Sewing & Embroidery

KRF Automotive Detail Centre

948-1722

Phone: 244-7464 for appointment

• Topsoil • Lawn Care • Leveling • Sod • Patio Blocks

G<F Ahf^ FZbgm^gZg\^

301 - 1 Ave. E, Biggar

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

100-128-4th Ave. South, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M8

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

Optometrists

948-2879, evenings 948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

M & N REPAIR

Heavy Truck Repair

DR. KRUEGER, KENDALL & WILSON

• Notary Publics • Home & Agro Insurance • Auto & Commerical Insurance • Blue Cross • Motor Licence Issuer Ofﬁce Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday 304 Main Street • Biggar

Service Truck Full Mechanical Service Mon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. phone: George

Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

SERVICES

• Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer • round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy semi-trailers • also buying and selling straw and forage • also machinery hauling Home • 306-948-2037 Alex • 306-948-7291 Dan • 306-948-7843 Biggar, Sask.

WINE, BEER, COOLER KITS and SUPPLIES

available at Grape Moments located in The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

948-3344

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

11105DE01

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

11105MF03