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Block announces support for athletes Saskatoon-RosetownBiggar MP Kelly Block reiterated the Government of Canada’s continued support for the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Insti-

tute Network, April 14. Block, who made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), said the government is investing close

to $16 million per year in the national network of seven Canadian Sport Centres and Institutes, which provide worldclass training, sport

medicine, sport science and lifestyle services and support to Canada’s top athletes and coaches. “Our athletes inspire us, and their exploits on the field of play make all C a n a d i a n s proud,” B l o c k stated. “ S a s katchewan has a proud history of sport excellence, including Sask a t o o n ’s Kaylyn Kyle, who will wear the maple l e a f with the Canadian team at the FIFA 2 0 1 5 Women’s Wo r l d Cup this Primp and preen . . . St. Gabriel School’s Jolie Golez, fellow classmates. Seems like the school year just started, s u m m e r. right, gets the treatment from photographer Jocelyn Redlick and already chapters are closing, new challenges are on the Our govand Laura Kowalchuk, left. The soon-to-be grad was getting horizon. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam) ernment her portrait taken in the full graduate garb, along with her is pleased to invest in the Canadian Sport Centre SasSaskatchewan’s whole- per cent decline recorded challenges like those in the economy will show katchewan and support sale trade hit an all-time nationally. the energy sector,” Boyd strength in the west, and the passionate team of record for February 2015 “With diversity in our said. “Many financial results like this show that sport professionals who reaching $2.5 billion, up economy, we are able to analysts are predicting Saskatchewan remains work with our top ath25.9 per cent over last better absorb short term that over the long-term, strong.” letes and coaches in February, the largest pertheir relentless pursuit centage increase among of the podium.” the provinces according to Block was joined by Statistics Canada. Canadian sport leadOn the national front, ers and athletes as they wholesale trade was up toured the training only 5.5 per cent. facilities at the Physical “Saskatchewan is in a Activity Complex on the unique position because campus of the Univerour economy has a broad sity of Saskatchewan. base,” Economy Minister Canadian Sport CenBill Boyd said. “Hitting tres and Institutes were record wholesale trade created in the late 1990s and exceeding what is by a unique national happening in other provpartnership between inces is important and will Sport Canada, the Canahelp us continue to build a dian Olympic Commitstrong Saskatchewan.” tee and the Coaching Wholesale trade was Association of Canada up 7.3 per cent between to enhance the daily January 2015 and Febtraining environment ruary 2015, the highest Bird call . . . Biggar Central School Junior, Nicholas Lovenuk, along with part- of Canada’s high-perincrease on a percentage ner Madison Sopczak, makes a serve, April 15. BCS hosted the junior intersec- formance athletes and basis among provinces, tion play, many local and area players moving on to the next step. (Independent coaches. In each case, and well ahead of the 0.4 Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

All-time record wholesale trade for February

the provincial governments are also funding partners. The Canadian Paralympic Committee has since become a funding partner, while Own the Podium is a high-performance sport partner. In 2014–15, the Government of Canada, through Sport Canada’s Sport Support Program, invested $15,854,724 in the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network, including $311,420 to the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan. “The Government of Canada remains a proud and significant funding partner in the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network,” added Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport). “Our support ensures that each centre and institute has the resources required to help our athletes and coaches compete against the world’s best - and win. Especially during the Year of Sport in Canada, our government continues to invest in sport at record levels because we know the impact it has: from local playgrounds and recreational sport leagues all the way to high-performance athletes, sport is vital to the cultural fabric of our nation. Our country is a leading sport nation, and we want to keep it that way.” The Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan provides services to 50 carded athletes. It has a rich history of working with curling, as well as with a variety of Paralympic sports. During the Year of Sport of Canada, we are celebrating our athletes and their role in inspiring all Canadians - especially our young people as they compete at home in major international events throughout the year, including the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 and the Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015

Biggar Central School Senior Blazers held their annual badminton tourney, April 18, putting some solid results. Mateo Parada and Steve Redlich, took top spot in boys doubles, while Tyrelle Hooper and Danessa Hollman placed second in mixed, Rosetown taking Ă&#x20AC;rst. Unity won girls singles and doubles while Wilkie took the boys single title. On April 21, the Blazers went to Rosetown for Sections, taking nine of 16 possible spots. Mateo Parada and Steve Redlich were Ă&#x20AC;rst while Will Auton and Teagon Polsfut, second. Braydon Voll placed second in boys singles while Tiara Keith and Taylor Sawrenko were second in girls doubles. Tyrelle Hooper and Danessa Hollman came in second in mixed. On those strong results, they move on to District play this weekend. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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Grain Bag Recycling Program receives $200,000 to meet demand The federal and provincial governments have committed $200,000 to the continuation of the Grain Bag Recycling Pilot Project in 2015. The program collects both grain bags and twine province-wide. The new funding will allow Simply Ag Solutions to meet the strong demand for the program. In 2014-15, Simply Ag Solutions shipped 1,871,000 pounds of plastic from their 13 collection sites. “Our government remains committed to supporting Canada’s producers and our worldclass agriculture industry,” said Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “By extending the pilot project, we’re giving farmers an easy and positive solution to continue to be excellent stewards of our land, air and water resources.” “Grain bag recycling increased significantly last year, shipping three times more plastic than in the three previous years of the project combined,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “The project is doing what it is designed to do and the increased uptake demonstrates the commitment of Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers to maintaining a healthy and sustainable environment.” Since its inception in 2011, the Grain Bag Recycling Pilot Project has recycled approximately 2,421,000 pounds of plastic or 7,345 bags.

The Ministry of Environment continues to work on the creation of regulations that will see the establishment of a permanent industry-led recycling program in the future. “Our goal is to divert as much plastic from farmyards and landfills as possible and with the help of producers in Saskatchewan,” Simply Ag Solutions Agriculture Plastic Recycling Coordinator Travis Quirk said. “Our efforts are making an impact.” Farmers and ranchers can access collection sites across the province in Cudworth, Hirsch,

Humboldt, Kelvington, Macoun, Marshall, Milestone, Moose Jaw, Mossbank, Prince Albert, Rush Lake, Saskatoon and Unity. For additional information, producers can contact Simply Agriculture Solutions toll-free at 1-866-298-7222. This investment is funded through Growing Forward 2, a cost-shared partnership between federal, provincial and territorial governments designed to support an innovative, competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agrifood sector.

St. Gabriel urges help for Food Bank. The St. Gabriel Social Justice Club had a food drive at school during the week leading up to the Share The Lent Carnival just before Easter. They learned of the great need for more donations and got involved right away. They had decided to continue the food drive and leave the donation boxes set up in the school hallway for anyone who may still like to donate. The food bank is still in need of unexpired, non-perishable donations due to stronger demand over the last few months. There are drop off boxes located at both grocery stores.

SaskAlert launches province-wide Last Thursday, Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter announced that SaskAlert, the province’s new emergency public alerting program, has successfully completed its testing phase and is being implemented across Saskatchewan. “SaskAlert can provide critical information about emergency situations as they are developing so residents of the affected area will be able to take action to protect themselves, their families and property,” Reiter said. “Residents will also be able to receive updates on evolving emergency situations directly from their local television and radio stations, as well as online.” Alerts may be created

for severe weather-related events, such as tornadoes, plow winds, flooding and blizzards. Other events that may trigger an alert include wildfires, spills of hazardous material, train derailments, boil water and shelter-in-place advisories, significant highway closures and community evacuations. Once an alert has been issued by the SaskAlert program, it will be picked up by provincial media outlets and aired on local radio or television. Alerts can also be viewed on SaskAlert. ca, and The Weather Network Web site and smartphone app. “Having provincial broadcasters participate in this program has been incredibly valuable,” Reiter said. “It substan-

tially widens the reach of the SaskAlert. Having a wide variety of options available where residents can receive alerts, whether it is via smartphone, online, television or radio, we are confi-

dent that SaskAlert will help keep families and communities informed and prepared in case of emergencies.” In February, live testing of the SaskAlert program was carried out

in communities across southwestern Saskatchewan. For more information on the SaskAlert or to find active alerts, visit SaskAlert.ca.

The Ministry of Health has taken steps to correct a testing error that occurred at the Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory (SDCL). On April 9, 32 samples that were undergoing toxicology testing were matched to the wrong patients, due to an error in how automated equipment was programmed. “This is a serious situation, even though we do not believe patient

care was compromised as a result,” SDCL Executive Director Patrick O’Byrne said. “We sincerely apologize to these patients for any concern or anxiety this may have caused them or their families.” The SDCL has followed

up directly with the care providers for all of the patients affected, and provided contact information for those who have additional questions. It has also taken steps to ensure the error does not happen again.

Province advises of testing error

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THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015

A tax dollar is a tax dollar ... but not all are equal In the course of the last couple weeks taxpayers have been the target of two budgets -- one provincial, the other federal. Both budgets talk about restraint and cutting back -- noble goals but, and this is a big but, taxpayers’ needs still have to be fulfilled. It plays well with the opposition to talk about tax cuts. It plays well with taxpayers who don’t want tax increases. It plays well in the media who report on fiscal restraint. But, is it the right thing to do? There is no doubt as taxpayers and voters we don’t want our elected officials to spend like crazy when revenue streams are down. In the end, it depends on how those dollars are spent. There is simply no sense pinching the pennies in obscure ways and then go out and blow the big dollars. Spending millions of dollars on “informing” the public about your decisions is a bit of a Catch 22. The people deserve to know how the changes will affect them, but how effective are your present methods. Right now, if you are the Harper Conservatives you spend big money letting the residents of Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver (the big centres) in on your plans but rural Canadians such as those who live in the Biggars, and Rosetowns, and Warmans are left in the dark. The situation is similar regarding our provincial government. If you live in Regina or Saskatoon you are likely to be targeted but if you live in rural Saskatchewan you are on a need to know basis -- more likely you don’t need to know. There needs to be a realization that everyone pays taxes no matter where you live and everyone is entitled to be informed about government services and programs.

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We’re behind in competency training by Janet Lane, director of Human Capital Policy at the Canada West Foundation, which focuses on policies that shape the quality of life in Western Canada Most of us remember the feeling of pride we had when we first got our learner’s driver’s licence. We were a little scared, too. We knew the rules of the road -- but we sure didn’t know how to drive a car yet. It would take practice behind the wheel with the help of an instructor before we were ready to set out on our

own. The same applies to how we learn to do most jobs. First we learn the theory and then we learn through practice how to apply the theory and become truly competent. Many countries that are our global competitors are doing better than Canada at certifying their workers as truly competent in their jobs. Workers in those competing countries -- including EU countries, the U.K., and regions of the U.S. -- don’t just have a degree or diploma; they also have proof they can do the job. The

fact we don’t do the same on a widespread basis is putting our companies at a disadvantage. Those competing countries develop their workforces through a system that includes both education and on-the-job training. In these countries, people build competencies -- the ability to do the various tasks of their occupation. They then receive a credential for those competencies. Canada needs to do the same. Here’s why. Canadians are typically welleducated. The

vast majority of us have a high school diploma and more than half of us have earned a postsecondary credential. The credentials we gain -- a diploma, certificate, journeyman’s ticket or degree -- are used as a proxy for what we should be able to do. Most of us understand, however, such credentials do not guarantee we can hit the ground running. Many of our competitors have developed “competencies frameworks” -basically, a list of required abilities -- for various occupations.

Those frameworks allow them to measure a person’s ability to perform specific job functions. And workers are trained in those skills in a similar way to how many Canadians earn a driver’s licence. It is learning that is applied and eventually tested and certified. Our competitors’ workforce training and assessment processes are more sophisticated and much bigger than our driverseducation systems, but there are distinct similarities. They all include an identified set of abili-

ties required to earn the competency credential; a combination of theoretical and practical training; an assessment; and a variety of formal and informal ways to acquire the necessary abilities. Being able to prove you are competent at something has advantages for employers and workers. Employers can reduce the amount of time spent on skills assessment during recruitment while lowering the risk of hiring someone mismatched to the job requirements. A competence certificate

gives employers greater confidence when they are hiring and creates a tangible benefit for the applicant as well. Knowing exactly what abilities a job requires also allows students and employees to plan future learning, and build their career paths. If Canada implemented competency frameworks developed to national standards, it would make it easier for people to move across the country to take available jobs, thus easing regional skills shortages.

Competencies are essential for work and also for living well. Competency assessment would challenge our education systems to better deliver what they have always promised: the skills people need for a good life. It will also challenge them and employers to work much more closely together. Both would benefit, but the real winners would be all Canadians. Competence is ultimately the best credential. Our competitors get it. We need to catch up or risk being left at the side of the road.

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This was probably a headline that was missed by many but the company that make the Louisville Slugger has been sold to its rival and sporting goods manufacturer Wilson. Hillerich and Bradsby have made bats and other equipment for 130 years. The Louisville Slugger is used by about 60 per cent of major league baseball players. It has sold more than 100 million bats, most of them wooden. Perhaps the most notable players to prefer the Slugger are Babe Ruth and Ted Williams. Even though the company has been sold, Wilson has said that the wood bats will continue to be manufactured at the plant in Louisville located in the downtown section on Main Street.

The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory will continue to welcome tourists. What started from a family owned woodworking shop by a German immigrant blossomed into a top notch sporting goods manufacturer. Bud Hillerich, an amateur baseball player, started working in his father’s shop and quickly began making wood bats. The first one to be “turned” was for Pete Browning who was a star on the Eclipse, Louisville’s professional American Association team. The story goes that Browning took his quality stick of white ash and got three hits in the next game. Browning was a tremendous hitter. Despite his father’s protests Bud continued to grow the bat business resulting in a number

of ball players demanding the product. Honus “The Flying Dutchman” Wagner, who was a superstar shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates was the first player to ever endorse a bat. His autograph was the first to be used on a bat and the first time a professional athlete endorsed an athletic product. The Louisville Slugger wasn’t just for the elite. The bat could be purchased by amateurs who were able to purchase the bat model of their favourite big league player. A youth size model was also made. After a national advertising campaign was launched the company made one million bats in a year. One of the most popular attractions in Louisville is the Slugger Museum and Factory.

You can easily tell you are at the right building by the world’s biggest baseball bat which leans against the side of the building. • The bat weighs approximately 68,000 pounds; its hollow interior has a 30,000 gallon capacity; bat is constructed of ASTM A36 carbon steel; it’s 120 ft. long and 9 ft. diameter at the base, 3 ft. 6 in diameter at the handle with a 6 ft 6 in diameter knob. • The most popular bat model is used by outfielder Jose Cardenal who has a played for 18 seasons on nine different teams. • The heaviest bat was used by Edd Roush of the Cincinnati Reds which weighed 48 ozs • At the other end of the scale Billy Goodman, used a 30 oz bat to win the batting championship in 1950 while he was with the Boston Red Sox. • Today’s bats are lighter and have differ-

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 5 ent barrels and thinner • A player will order handles. approximately 120 bats • There are over 8,000 in a season. variations of the Slugger • Approximately 1.8 but generally players million bats are made choose from 300 popular each year. models.

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Report from the Legislature by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar (15 April, 2015) Premier part of historic uranium energy deal signing with India

Saskatchewan is already our nation’s top exporter to India, and we are delighted to be part of its future energy mix. An historic new agreement, announced April 15, sets the stage for shipments of Canadian uranium to India for electricity generation. India has a dynamic and growing nuclear energy program, and the opportunity to supply this major customer is a huge deal for our industry, the workers it employs and the Saskatchewan communities it supports. Saskatchewan is home to 100 per cent of Canada’s uranium mining industry. Our province is the world’s second-leading producer of uranium and the Athabasca Basin contains the world’s largest high-grade uranium deposits. Premier Wall promoted our uranium resources during his two trade missions to India in March 2011 and November of last year. During the first mission, he met with Prime Minister Modi, then the chief minister of the Indian state of Gujarat. Job numbers up, unemployment remain lowest

in Canada Saskatchewan’s labour market is one of Canada’s strongest. In March 2015, Saskatchewan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.4 per cent, the lowest unemployment rate among the provinces for the 18th consecutive month. According to Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan’s employment rate also increased 7,000 from the previous month. Given that the consensus among economic forecasters is for continued growth in 2015, Saskatchewan’s current and future job prospects remain robust. Saskatchewan’s surgical wait times among the best in Canada The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) report, Wait Times for Priority Procedures in Canada, 2015, shows Saskatchewan patients are benefiting from improved access to surgery, with surgical wait times in the province among the shortest in the country. Since the launch of the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative, we have made tremendous improvement in patients’ access to surgery. Close to 10,000 more surgeries were performed last year, compared to five years ago, and the number of patients waiting

more than three months for surgery has dropped by 87 per cent over the past five years. Farmland ownership review and consultations announced The Government of Saskatchewan will hold further consultations and undertake a review of farmland ownership rules under The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act. The original intent of the Act was to limit ownership of Saskatchewan farmland to Canadian residents and 100 per cent Canadian-owned corporations. However, it did not explicitly define institutional investors such as pension plans, administrators of pension fund assets and trusts. While the review is underway, regulations will be put in place to prohibit certain organizations from purchasing farmland in Saskatchewan. Our goal is not to limit investment, but to ensure the long-term success of the industry and economy. Saskatchewan farmland is a strategic asset that should be owned by Canadians for the benefit of Canadians. If you have a question about this Legislative report or any other matter, just contact Randy.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Reford No. 379 for 2015 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the ofÀce of the Assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 24, 2015 to May 25, 2015. A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to Àle his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, R.M. of Reford No. 379, Box 100, Wilkie, SK, S0K 4W0 by the 25th day of May, 2015. Dated this 24th day of April, 2015 Sherry Huber, Assessor

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by Bob Mason

I wasn’t there!

No, I wasn’t there when the lights came on! I missed it all – but I can’t forget That mebbe if someone hadn’t gone To the switch, there might have been darkness yet! A lot of this stuff is our parents, who, like his own fault, I think, most parents, planned and one reason for that that their children being that he talks too would be high-class, much, no comments respected citizens some please! Another being day. But (the reader that he writes quite a must be getting tired of bit about things that he this old excuse!), along just can’t forget. came what Barry BroadIn some places he foot called “The Ten finds that word has got- Lost Years!” and threw ten out that he has been a wrench into the gears everywhere and done of our parents plans. everything, and not only Instead of becoming prois that not true (except fessors, we quit school at in the minds of some) it Grade 9! is not possible! Instead of flaunting And so, in an effort to mortor-board caps and quell this “image” a bit, gowns in front of our Yours Truly feels that neighbours (where did he should put together they all go anyway?) a bit about the places when Walt and Y.T. left he hasn’t been, and the school, we were given a things he hasn’t done! $2 baseball glove! I suppose that a lot of We weren’t very early that “done everything” getting into uniform impression was made by either! 1939, 1940 and

1941 went past, we were having pretty good years at the time and didn’t feel needed overseas. We didn’t really know it then, but if Mr. Hitler had known we were coming he would have thrown in the towel and saved the Allied armies all kinds of trouble. And of course we weren’t there in Deeppe Raid or Italy either. And Mr. Montgomery had to drive Rommel out of Tunis without us! Y.T. tried to join the air force, but despite the local doctor’s claim that Y.T. had “Flat Foot” (I don’t!) and seemed in perfect health, the R.C.A.F. apparently didn’t like the list of diseases Y.T. had as a kid. The army was a little kinder, although it just slipped my mind what some of those diseases were. And when, in their I.Q. Test, Y.T. noticed that a dog only had three legs, they put me down on their list as “Officer Material”! This was dandy for a while, but when, in their wisdom, they checked out what my education was, guess who ended up in the Army as a Private! Privates have more fun anyway! Being an under-undergraduate, Y.T. didn’t qualify for any top army job like General, Colonel,

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Major, Captain or Lieutenant, who said things like “Charge!” Privates were only allowed to make statements like: “Whoever made this beer should have left it in the horse! Who’s gonna buy the next round?!” Nor were we there on “D-Day”, like a lot of people think. A lot of Y.T.’s friends were. But thinking about it now, carrying a No. 18 Radio set on is back, Y.T. probably wouldn’t have made it across the beach! We weren’t there at the Falaise Gap either. Though sometimes Y.T. wonders how they took that place without us! And we weren’t there when the American Air Force bombed the Canadian Army 10 miles short of their target, killing 65 men and wounding 250! Although sometimes Yours Truly feels like a short-legging slacker by not “being there” for some of these “to-dos”, he is a little proud of not “being there” for this

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 one! ton, Ontario, but in the As we approached the army one time, he was Hochwald Gap, guarding stationed at “Vimy” Sigthe German last escape nals camp a little ways route across the Rhine down the road from it. River, some accurate One day, with his mortar-types saw us and brand new camera, Y.T. dropped one of their mor- strode inside the big tar bombs smack into archway over the main the slit trench Y.T. had gate and took a few picjust left. “Chief” Antone tures. Fast Forward: and he were searching a one a train going west nearby house for some- (on leave) Y.T. shared thing to eat! his seat with a couple So there is a kind of of sophisticated Military rundown on a lot of plac- Cadets (white patches on es where Yours Truly their hats and all that!), (for all the rumours!) who obviously ignored has never been. I me, until Y.T. quoted the know that it sounds a inscription he had pholot more thrilling when tographed on the inside a fellow brags (I think of the big arch: that “brags” is the right Blow out ye Bugles word!) that he was the over the Rich dead. only one left out of his There are none so whole platoon. But, con- humble or so poor of old science-wise, it is a lot But dying has made better to claim “Yes, I us rarer gifts than gold! was there! But so were After that the boys a lot of other guys!” called me “General This “I wasn’t there!’ Mason”! thing can go a little too Well, some people still far sometimes, though. call me a general nuiY.T. was never a student sance, eh? at RMC (the Royal Military College) at Kings-

Biggar Lodge News by Karen Kammer Hi friends, I hope you are doing well. Sorry we missed writing a couple weeks. We have been busy with our activities and adjusting to the big move. So here is a bit of an update from us. Easter Monday we had exercise and in the afternoon we had entertainment come in. Harvey Roberts, a truck driving pastor, came from Saskatoon to share some country gospel music. Tuesday morning was current events with Donna. That afternoon was Wheel of Fortune. Wednesday morning we tried a new game. Floor bowling was a recent game purchase so we had to try it out and it was a lot of fun. At 2:30 we had ice cream cart. Thursday was exercises and bingo. Friday we had our ﬁrst barbecue club for

the year. Was a great feeling to start up with summer activities and of course the smell was great. The autumn home had burgers and hotdogs. Sing-along was that afternoon. Saturday April 11 was home sweet home bingo and a movie. Sunday was nail day and church. Monday, April 13 was exercises and beat the dice. Tuesday was current events and shake loose a memory. We had a few giggles over stories that were told by the residents. Wednesday was the big party of the month. We celebrated 10 birthdays! One resident turned 100 so we were pretty excited to party extra hard with Country II. We had St. Gab’s school Leadership group provide the evening lunch. Those young teenagers were a big help. Thursday was Bible study, exercises

and bingo. One lady won ﬁve times, and another won twice. Congrats ladies. Friday morning the Barbecue was on again, this time for Willow. It was quickly eaten up which is a good thing. Sing-along was on that afternoon. We are very lucky to have a resident play the piano for us every week by memory. No music notes needed. Saturday and Sunday was relaxing time for everyone. There was even some birthdays celebrated over the weekend with families. Nice to have the extra rooms to do special events. Sunday morning was a coffee party and the Perdue United Church did our weekly service. Thank you everyone for all the extra help and praises. It is not forgotten. Have a wonderful day friends.

Biggar Bowling scores (April 13-17)

Monday Mixed League: MHS – Byron Bodnarchuk, 236; WHS – Cindy Watson, 238; MHT – Byron Bodnarchuk, 629; WHT – Cindy Watson, 555. Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Glen Shockey, 190; WHS –

June Hoppe, 156; MHT – Glen Shockey, 528; WHT – June Hoppe, 396. Thursday Seniors League: N/A. Y.B.C. Thursdays, Bowlasaurus: High Score – Dominic Rashke, 68. Pee Wee: High Score – Alara Ormiston, 94;

High Double – Alara Ormiston, 173. Bantam: High Score – Julian Heimbecker, 158; High Triple – Julian Heimbecker, 342. Juniors: High Score – Hailey Boobyer, 148; High Triple – Hailey Boobyer, 434.

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Remains of Canadian Second World War Soldier identified The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified the remains of a Second World War soldier found near the Maas River in the Netherlands, as those of Private Albert Laubenstein from Saskatoon. DND and the CAF have since notified members of Pte Laubenstein’s family. Veterans Affairs Canada is providing the family with ongoing support as final arrangements are made. His remains will be interred at Bergenop-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery in Noord-Brabant, in the Netherlands, on May 6, 2015, with members of his family, and representatives from the Government of Canada and the CAF, in attendance. “After all these years, it is with great honour that we are finally able to lay Private Laubenstein to rest with the honour and dignity he so greatly deserves,” said Minister of National Defence,

Jason Kenney. “His courage, dedication, and the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country will never be forgotten.” Pte Laubenstein was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on March 28, 1914, and joined the Canadian Army in 1940. He served with the 102nd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Artillery and the 4th Light AntiAircraft Regiment, the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps and the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. Pte Laubenstein was killed during the Battle of Kapelsche Veer on January 26, 1945, and his body was interred with care in a battlefield grave, which could not be relocated at the end of the war. He was one of 50 fatal casualties suffered by the Lincoln and Welland Regiment during the battle and was 30 years of age at the time of his death. Pte Laubenstein’s name is recorded on panel 10 of the Groesbeek Memorial at the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery in the Netherlands, which commemorates by name more than 1,000

members of the Commonwealth land forces who died during the campaign in north-west Europe between the time of crossing the Seine at the end of August 1944 and the end of the war in Europe, and whose graves are not known. In June 2014, a metal detector hobbyist discovered the remains of Pte Laubenstein on the southern bank of the river Maas near SprangCapelle, Netherlands. Pte Laubenstein’s identification resulted from a combination of dental records, historical context and artefacts. Royal Canadian Dental Corps’ forensic dentists and auxiliaries verified the identification made by the Recovery and Identification Unit of the Royal Netherlands Army. “It is important for us to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country,” said Colonel Kevin Goheen, Canadian Armed Forces Chief Dental Officer, Royal Canadian Dental Corps. “The identification and upcoming burial of Private Laubenstein presents a valued oppor-

Child and Youth Mental Health Day, May 7 According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, 1.2 million children and youth are affected by mental illness; only 20 per cent receive treatment. Considering that close to 70 per cent of adults are affected by mental illness say that their symptoms began in childhood and adolescence, the need for early identiﬁcation and intervention is critical. Life is not stress free. It is guaranteed that each of us will experience stress, transitions, change, and problems throughout our lives. How we deal with this experiences is based in part on how we have dealt with past situations. When we are young, one of the roles of our caregivers is to help us cope with and protect

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us from the negative effects of stress and harm. It is in this protected environment that we are best able to learn how to cope with stress on our own. This ability to cope is called resilience. The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute offers Reaching In, Reaching Out (RIRO) workshops for professionals working with children throughout Saskatchewan. The RIRO training is a two-day workshop that focuses on increasing the resiliency skills of staff, family, and young children. Participants receive certiﬁcates at the end of the workshop. The Prevention Insti-

tute hosts the Saskatchewan Early Childhood Mental Health Provincial Network. The Network provides an opportunity for professionals working or interested in the area of early childhood mental health to share information about services, collaborate, and keep up-to-date with current research. The Network provides opportunities for individuals to have input into professional development opportunities in the province. The Network receives regular information from the Prevention Institute’s Web site (skprevention.ca), professional development events, and a quarterly newsletter.

Biggar Gymnastics Club ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 28 7:00 p.m. in Mark Edwards Hall above Jubilee Stadium, Biggar New Board members needed. Everyone welcome!

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Farm realities escaping many

by Calvin Daniels

The issue of image was at the heart of a presentation to the recent Yorkton Rotary Farmer Appreciation Night. The guest speakers; Adele Buettner (CAC) and Pat Beaujot (P.Ag.), with Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan focused in on the need for the agriculture sector to make sure consumers know the good job they do producing food in sustainable,

safe ways. It is something which is obvious, given the change in our world. While agriculture remains important, in Saskatchewan the sector accounted for $13.9 billion in exports in Saskatchewan, the personal connection of consumers to the farm has disappeared. Today only about nowin-50 Canadians have a

direct tie to farms. Now we in Saskatchewan might think that is an Ontario situation, skewed by populace cities such as Toronto, but a recent visit to a classroom at Columbia School in Yorkton for a presentation on farming proved the situation is not the case. There was not a student in the classroom from a farm. Many had never been on a farm. So the vision our consumers have of farming is no longer personal experience, or even a vision supported by firsthand information from a direct relative, or friend. Farming, for many consumers now is as foreign as deep sea fishing, or mining for gold. And that creates a situation where the consumer’s opinion of farming,

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how it is carried out, and how safe the food they eat is, can be swayed by situational incidents, and outright fabrications. Granted the safety record of products headed to consumers is not always good. The list of bad things which were deemed safe, were allowed into consumer’s hands, and then proved deadly, is a long one. No one will forget the issues surrounding lead paint, asbestos insulation, the drug Thalidomide, and Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Interestingly, consumers seem to have given the industrial sector a free pass, even with the record of bad decisions. Meanwhile, agriculture seems to be the sector consumers are raising many concerns over these days. A lot of it comes from being less than completely informed. The idea of sustainability is an example, as was

pointed out at the Rotary evening, farmers in Western Canada were quick to pick up on minimum till systems, and that change has done much to preserve topsoil from wind and water erosion. But how does the sector get that information to consumers? That will be one of the key roles for the recently former Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan. They already have a haughty informative booklet; ‘The Real Dirt on Farming’ in print, and it does hold a lot of information on farming which consumers should know. However, I am not sure the imagery does the farm sector a good service. Cute calves and goats on page 11, piglets on the next page, and a darling calf with its mother on page 20, feed a stereotype of farming akin to the hip-roofed barn and free range chickens of grade school primers a half century ago. My wife leafed through

the pages at the supper, and made the comment “aren’t they cute” when arriving at the picture of the goats. Children inToronto,Vancouver and even Yorkton and Prince Albert aren’t going to be fans of eating cute, any more than the public liked ‘cute’ seals being harvested. The harvest was forced to change, and fish stocks may be suffering because of that, but it was consumer influence that started that ball rolling. Filling consumer’s heads with cute pictures, and then trying to sell the idea that eating meat is good, really sets up the system to fight against itself. There is a fine line these days in terms of image. Wise hunters no longer kill deer, they harvest them. Language and image are critical, and while consumers need facts upon which they can build informed decisions, how those facts are presented matter too.

Wheat Growers welcome privatization of CWB The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association welcomes the April 15 announcement of the deal between the CWB and G3 Global Grain Group, which will see $250 million of new investment in the Canadian grain industry. “This deal will strengthen the CWB’s ability to compete for farmers’ grain,” says Levi Wood, President of the Wheat Growers. “The global connections of G3 will also open up new market opportunities and ultimately improve returns to farmers.” The Wheat Growers are

particularly pleased to see this new investment from a player who does not currently have a large footprint in the Prairie grain handling industry. The equity investment by G3 will give the CWB the ability to build high throughput grain handling facilities on the prairies. “Given the constraints of our rail network, having additional grain handling capacity will be a welcome development,” says Wood. “Increasing system capacity will improve our industry’s ability to meet customer needs on a timely basis,

and will give farmers a further marketing outlet for their grain.” The Wheat Growers are also pleased to see the CWB Farmer Equity Plan will continue for those farmers who choose to do business with the CWB. Under this Plan, farmers obtain an equity stake of $5 for each tonne of grain delivered to the CWB. “Overall we see this deal as a positive development for farmers,” says Wood. It strengthens competition, increases grain handling capacity and gives farmers an opportunity to share in the growth of the CWB.”

New Horizons Activities by Karen Itterman Jam Session was held on April 15 with Don Swyryda as a MC for the afternoon. Forty-six people were in attendance who enjoyed the music from Gary Donahue,Bill Haffermehl, Keith Aldridge and Stan Gardiner. There was lots of toe tapping, clapping and singing. The lunch was provided by Marie Roesch and Edna Erickson. Shufﬂeboard was played for fun on April 16 with Aileen Smith and Marie Roesch. A card party was held

on April 1 with seven people in attendance. Marie Roesch was first place in crib with Richard Boisvert coming in second. The Kaiser winners were first place Mildred Henne and second place Wayne McLean. Bingo was played on April 9 with six people in attendance. Marie Roesch worked the floor and gave out prizes. Marlene Flasch and June Hoppe provided the lunch. Don Swyryda was the caller for the afternoon. The half-n-half winner was Evelyn Poletz with Reg Turner winning the

blackout. Carpet bowling was held on April 14 with two teams playing. First place went to Judy Rickwood, Marie Roesch, Aileen Smith, Blanche Borchardt and Agnes Small. Second place winners were Dinah Kegler, June Hoppe, Mildred Henne, Jean Tweedle and Darryl Smith. The New Horizons has purchased new radios for the courtesy car and the ofﬁce. By all the reports they are working very well.

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Chef Dez on cooking

Garlic: Friend or Foe?

Being a Chef, I am certain that you will think my opinion is biased when I tell you that garlic is my friend. However, I have reasons to support my love for this little bulb. I honestly believe that most people, who say they hate the taste of garlic, must have been exposed to an overpowered Caesar dressing or Greek tzatziki sauce at some point in their lives. Garlic, when cooked, does not have that overly pungent flavour reminiscent of these raw form recipes. Alternatively, it has a sweeter and smoother temperament and adds a depth of flavour to your dish that cannot be mimicked. A perfect example of this would be roasted garlic. Whole heads of garlic roasted in the oven can be pureed and mixed into an endless variety of recipes such as breaddough, dips, spreads, stuffings, et cetera, and it’s one of the easiest

things to prepare: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Keep the garlic heads whole, and cut off the tops of the garlic heads, just enough to expose the tops of the garlic cloves. Place the garlic heads of garlic in an ovenproof casserole dish equipped with a lid. Drizzle a half teaspoon of olive oil over each of the exposed garlic heads, and season lightly with salt and fresh cracked pepper. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand at room temperature (with the lid on) until cool enough to touch. Serve whole for presentation, or squeeze out the cloves and mix into a variety of spreads, dips, or sauces. Garlic is one of the oldest cultivated plants known to mankind and has been hailed as one of world’s most celebrated medicinal vegetables. There are many stories of old that proclaim of its pure powers to increase endurance and stamina.

It also has many therapeutic properties. Medical studies have confirmed that garlic contains natural antibiotic and cleansing qualities and it is used to treat a wide range of health problems. When buying garlic, you want to make sure that that the bulb or “head” is not discoloured and it is tightly wrapped in its own natural paper-like skin. Do not buy garlic that is falling apart, as this is a sure sign of its age. Additionally, stay away from garlic that has little green sprouts coming from the encased cloves - although these are virtually harmless, they are a sign that the garlic has been stored in an area that is too humid. Garlic is best stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space and it will keep for several months. It is not recommended that you store garlic in your refrigerator. I personally cook with and consume garlic on a daily basis. There are many great ways to add this wonderful vegetable to a variety of dishes; just practice “moderation” if the thought of the taste in your recipe scares you. One final note: the sprig of parsley that has been added to enhance the presentation of your plate was originally

derived from the practice of chewing it after a meal to freshen one’s breath. Dear Chef Dez: I have heard that the common garlic available in grocery stores comes from China. Is this true and if so where can I buy local garlic? Sincerely, Roy R. Nanaimo, B.C. Dear Roy: Yes, this is usually the case. The sign at your produce counter should say where the garlic is from, or if sold in small mesh bags of three heads there will be a tag on it. Alternatively you can always inquire with the produce staff if you are unsure about the garlic’s origin. A favourite local garlic of mine is ‘Red Russian’. It has more flavour and usually larger cloves. Local farmers markets or more specialty stores usually carry it. A few phone calls to markets in your area, before you venture out, will save you some time. Send your food/cooking questions to dez@chefdez. com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor and Cookbook Author. Visit him at chefdez.com.

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caring for their mother. Much credit goes to Evelyn and is pleased to nominate her for Mother of the Year.…Nick Poletz

EVELYN POLETZ Evelyn was born on a farm north of KelÔeld to Charlie and Agnes Arnold. As a child she liked to ride horseback and play ball. Evelyn learned to work at an early age. She was milking cows at the age of 7. As a young adult, Evelyn worked for various farmers in the neighbourhood, then at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Biggar. Evelyn married Sam Poletz in 1950. They moved to a farm in the Valley Centre district south of Biggar. After the Ôrst Ôve children were born, they moved to the Landis area. They moved on the 13th day of December. The house had not been lived in for years and was very cold. It was here that six more children were born. Evelyn worked hard, milking cows, feeding chickens, turkey, geese and tending three gardens. She now has 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Evelyn raised 11 children who have done well, and are very

BETH YOUNG Beth was born in the former Yugoslavia. She, her sister, mother and father Õed their home in 1944 with the advance of the Russians into the region and spent the next four years, primarily in refugee camps in Germany. With the aid of the Red Cross, Beth’s grandfather, who was living in Landis, found them and arranged for them to immigrate to Canada in 1948. Once here, Beth worked for a year on a farm in Southern Saskatchewan, and then moved to Biggar where she worked at the hospital and then Spooner’s drugstore, then later Sharman’s, where she met Clifford Young, and in 1957 they married. They had two wonderful children, Karen and Edward. Although strict, Beth has always supported and encouraged them in their life’s endeavours. Beth is deeply loved and appreciated by her children, as well as her three

grandsons, two step-granddaughters and great-grandson. Beth is active in the community, supporting a variety of organizations through donations or attendance at functions. She is a member of the C.W.L. And was a long-time member of KOPS. Beth volunteers at the New Horizons, is active in the Church, loves to bowl, bus trips to the casinos, walking with her friends and lives to be out in her garden. St. Gabriel’s Catholic Women’s League (C.W.L.) is very pleased to nominate Beth Young as our Mother of the Year. Beth is a very active member and is always willing to help in any way she can. Thank you Beth!

MARIE SCHWEBIUS Landis C.W.L. is pleased to honour Marie Schwebius as our 2015 Mother of the Year. Marie was born in Wilkie in 1948 to Robert and Rachael Fenrich. She is the oldest of nine children and as a young girl had to help out her Dad on the farm and help with her younger siblings. In 1968 she married Leo Schwebius from Landis and they made their home on the Schwebius

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family farm near Carmelheim. Marie is the proud mom to four children: Kevin, Paul, Faye and Jeanette. While raising her family Marie was always involved in her children’s lives and activities – hockey, Ôgure skating, ball, music, school activities. Every year she had a big garden and enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables in the fall. She is an excellent cook and baker, and is well known among her family for her homemade buns and cinnamon buns. Marie volunteered and supported her community in many ways through the years – C.W.L, complex committee, Ôgure skating board, Credit Union board, helping and planning the fall supper. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, often volunteering to drive friends and community members to medical appointments, et cetera. Marie remains an active mother and grandmother to her eight grandchildren, babysitting when the kids were younger, and attending sporting events and dance competitions whenever possible, offering to help her children whenever needed, with things like moving or painting. She enjoys special time with her family each summer when they spend a week together for their annual family camping trip. Marie enjoys playing cards, visiting with neighbours and family, going to coffee row with the local ladies, and taking trips to the casino with her husband, Leo, and their many friends. She is also an active member of the Landis Seniors Club and sits on the committee of the Fun Tyme Dance club. Marie is very honoured to be chosen as this year’s recipient, and would like to thank the Landis C.W.L. for choosing her.

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Position: Part-time/permanent Biggar and District Daycare Inc. requires an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys working with children. The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for providing a safe environment where each Child may develop to his/her potential: physically, emotionally, intellectually, socially, and creatively. They are responsible for implementing programming that coincides with the Early Learning and Program guide as well as the philosophy of the Daycare. Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain the following: : CPR C and First Aid : Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check : TB Test : Early Childhood Education (ECE) is not required, but would be considered an asset. BeneÀts include working with a team of dedicated professionals, Group BeneÀts Plan (medical, dental, life insurance, accidental death, long-term disability), and Ànancial support for ECE courses. Please send a resume, complete with references to: Attn: Melissa Silvernagle, Board Chair Biggar and District Daycare Inc. Box 128 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 E-mail: msilvernagle@gmail.com

Duperow Co-op is looking for an: Ag Clerk/Yardhand Duperow Co-op is a farm supply located 14 miles from Biggar, Sask. We maintain a large inventory of farm hardware and general merchandise, as well as farm chemicals and petroleum products. Our staff works closely with our membership to supply the needs of farmers and rural residents. We require an individual with interest in working with our staff in serving the Duperow Community. Our departments carry lube oils, petroleum equipment, ag equipment, cattle feed and equipment, fence posts and rough lumber, tires, and many other products. The job includes loading customers (including chemical – TDG); operating a forklift; farm delivery; tire repair; invoicing and sales; maintenance of equipment, yard, and warehouses. Farm background is an asset, but we will work with the individual to develop skills needed to serve our community. For more details on the job description or to apply, contact Ted Craig at Duperow Co-op: Email: duperowco-op@sasktel.net, Phone: 306-948-2706

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Position: Full time/Permanent Biggar and District Daycare Inc. requires an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys working with children while conÀdently leading a team of Early Childhood Educators. The Director is responsible for the management and administration of the Daycare, ensuring quality care for all children, supporting the philosophy of the Daycare and abiding by the Childcare Regulations. The following are requirements that applicants must possess or be willing to obtain: : Early Childhood Education (ECE) Level 3, working towards this certiÀcate, or equivalent post-secondary education. : CertiÀcate in CPR C and First Aid : CertiÀcate in Safe Food Handling : Ability to work with and enjoy children : Effective organizational skills : Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills : Ability to work independently or in a team : Ability to build, motivate and lead a team : Adequate computer knowledge and skills : Provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check : Provide a TB test BeneÀts include working with a team of dedicated professionals, Group BeneÀts Plan (medical, dental, life insurance, accidental death, disability), and Ànancial support for ECE courses. Please send a resume, complete with references by April 30, 2015 to: Attn: Melissa Silvernagle, Board Chair Biggar and District Daycare Inc. Box 128 Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 E-mail: msilvernagle@gmail.com

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Heavy Equipment Operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators). Camp job (southern Sask). Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d. Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc., Box 100, Arborﬁeld, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

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Obituaries Marcia Ann Browers August 20, 1957 - March 11, 2015 Marcia Ann Browers was born in Marquette, Michigan on August 20, 1957 to Donald and Marie Browers. She departed from us on March 11, 2015 in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada at age 57. She received her high school diploma at Marquette Sr. High School, her Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Michigan State University (1978), her Master of Science in Vegetable Crops from the University of California Davis (1981) and her Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy from Colorado State University (1989). In between her studies at UCDavis and CSU, she was employed by Agrigenetics Corp in Boulder, CO. After completion of her PHD, she was employed at the National Seed Storage Laboratory followed by Coors Brewing Company, both located in Colorado. From there she landed at Great Western Malting Co (Con-Agra) and eventually migrated north to Calgary, Alberta. In 2001, she relocated to Prairie Malt Limited in Biggar, Saskatchewan. She retired from Prairie Malt in 2011. For many years, she volunteered at the WANAR dog rescue shelter near Saskatoon. She also volunteered at the Wheatland Regional Public Library and worked at the Co-op Bakery and the Orange Grove nursing home all in nearby towns. During the long Saskatchewan winters, she painted - mostly water colours - and worked with stained glass. She was an avid photographer. She produced hand-made paper and made greetings cards and prints from her block cuts. She played guitar and piano, and sang along. She took writing classes and authored essays, a children’s book and a novel - all awaiting a publisher. She cared for her beloved dogs, a couple of barn cats and for a time, three llamas on her 20 acre hobby farm near Biggar. During the short summers, she fussed over a small garden, nurturing vegetables and fruit trees. She is survived by brothers, Bruce (Mary) Browers of Pine City, MN, and Scott (Linda) Browers of Searcy, AR; uncles, Donald Garnett of Grand Ledge, MI, and Earl (Ruth) Browers of Coloma, MI; and an aunt, Madonna Anton of Williamston, MI. She is also survived by a large extended family of cousins, nephews and nieces. There will be a Memorial Gathering on SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2015 at the Banquet and Conference Center in Dewitt, MI at 3:00 p.m. She will be interred at the Boyd Cemetery near Morley, MI. Memorials may be sent to “We All Need A Rescue” (WANAR), P. O. Box 126, Grandora, SK, S0K 1V0 or by visiting their web site: www.K9countrylodge.ca. 17p1

Obituaries Adolph Redlich February 15, 1924 April 14, 2015 A d o l p h passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the age of 91, at the Foothills C o u n t r y Hospice where he had spent the last week of his life in a beautiful room with the mountain view that he loved. His passing was very peaceful, just as he had lived his life. Adolph was born in Biggar, Sask., on February 15, 1924, the only son of John and Emma Redlich whose families had immigrated to Canada from Prussia in the early twentieth century. Adolph was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran across from his farm and was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Biggar for many years. He spent most of his life on the Biggar farm, but also attended technical and vocational school in Edmonton and Olds. He loved farming, and together with his Dad, transformed the original homestead into a large mixed farming operation. In 2011 Adolph celebrated the “Century Farm” Status along with his nephew Reg Horner, who currently owns and farms the land. In February of 1979 Adolph was given a birthday present by Dale and Lorraine with the arrival of his granddaughter Alexis. It was grandpa’s pleasure to show her to the other members of his family in Saskatchewan and Vancouver. In November of 1990 Adolph married Mary Sturn at Good Shepherd Lutheran in High River, Alta. Mary’s family (Bill, Gary and Joyce and many children and grandchildren) adopted Adolph as their father and grandfather. Adolph and Mary sold the farm and moved full time to Okotoks in 1998. They were active members of Holy Cross Lutheran and hosted many evenings of whist in their home. They enjoyed traveling and family and friend gatherings, but in 2003 Mary became ill and passed away that March. In 2010 Adolph moved into Calvana Village where he made many new friends. He continued to be active in the choir, the men’s chorus, and Koffee Klatch at Holy Cross. He also welcomed his two great-granddaughters, Kierra in 2008, and Lily in 2010. Left to cherish Adolph’s memory are his son, Dale and daughter-in-law Lorraine; granddaughter Alexis (Adrien Sikora); greatgrandaughters, Kierra and Lily; sister, Martha Rothenburg; nephew, Reg Horner (Pauline); and numerous other nieces and nephews as well as Mary’s family. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Emma Redlich; his second wife, Mary; sister, Elsie and her husband, Hector Horner; nephew, Barry Horner; brother-in-law, Victor Rothenburg; step-son, Bill Sturn; and niece, Sherry Rothenburg. A private interment of Adolph’s cremated remains occurred on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Okotoks Union Cemetery and a Memorial Service in celebration of his life was held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Okotoks on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Memorial donations can be made to Foothills Country Hospice, High River Community Cancer Centre or the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Building Fund. Condolences may be sent to www.snodgrassfuneralhomes. com Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Homes - Okotoks 17p1

Obituaries Dorothy Huber (nee Bartley) July 16, 1935 - April 15, 2015 Dorothy Huber (nee Bar tley); formerly of Wilkie, Sask., late of Biggar, Sask., passed away on April 15, 2015 at the age of 79 years. Dorothy was born on July 16, 1935 to John and Theresa Bartley of Tramping Lake, Sask. Dorothy is survived by her children, Yvonne Huber of Sherwood Park, Alta.; Veronica Huber (Kevin Pilgrim, children: Kristopher and Lucas) of Yellowknife, NWT; Louise Huber (children: Alexander and Tiernan) of Saskatoon, Sask.; Barbara (Chris) Dykes of Onoway, Alta.; Marlene Reves (child: Naydia) of Regina, Sask.; and Peter Huber (Cindy, children: Jacob and step-daughters, Amanda and Jazmine) of Spruce Grove, Alta.; sisters and brother, Regina Fenrich; Rachel Fenrich and George Bartley; in-laws, Bernard Ochs, Iome MacKenzie, Johanna Lehnert, Monica Huber, Liz Wallaker, Fred Huber; and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Alex (2002); sons, Anthony (1959), David (2008); son-in-law, Stephen Reves (2008); and granddaughter, Haylee Huber (2012); as well as her parents, parents-in-law, numerous sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and dear friends. Dorothy grew up in Tramping Lake area; she worked for families around the Leipzig/Cavell/ Pascal District. She met Alex Huber and later married on November 26, 1956. They resided on the family farm near Cavell and raised eight children. Dorothy was a devoted house/farm wife, mother, Grandmother. She helped out with the mixed farming and stucco business, her and Alex started. She enjoyed company and going visiting. Dorothy resided on the farm until 2012 then at Biggar Diamond Lodge until her passing. The family of Dorothy Huber would like to extend a huge “Thank You” to all of the relatives and friends who have been there for Dorothy and the family. Also, to the doctors, nurses and the long term care staff. Funeral arrangements for Dorothy will be: Prayers, FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Landis, Sask.; Funeral Mass are SATURDAY, APRIL 25, at 2 :00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Landis, Sask. Donations can be made to Cancer Society and Biggar & Health Services Long Term Care Activity Fund. “May the angels greet you at the top and bring forth happiness and joy once again, to watch over us on earth”………..by MR Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”, 306-948-2669. gfsc1

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November 1, 1932 April 11, 2015 Helen Koller passed away April 11, 2015 in Saskatoon, Sask. at the age of 82 years. She was born November 1, 1932 at Traynor Sask. to her parents Frank and Julianna Koller. Helen is survived by her sisters, Ann Vizer, and Mary Ochs; nieces, Shirley (Kevin) Yuzik, Carol (Perry) Hill, Cheryl (Norman) Haynes, and Laurie Heese; nephews, Fred (Celeen) Vizer, Doug (Ang) Ochs, and Jeff Ochs; and numerous great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Julianna Koller; her bother, Frank Koller; her brothersin-law, George Vizer, and Martin Ochs; and her niece, Gwen Ochs. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Landis, Sask. with Father Michel Bedard as celebrant. Honourary casket bearers were all those who shared in Helen’s life. Active Casket Bearers were Doug Ochs, Jeff Ochs, Dwayne Small, Kyle Heese, Kent Ferguson, Kevin Yuzik. Interment followed in Landis Cemetery, Landis, Sask. Tributes may be directed to Parkridge Centre, Southridge Two ‘Quality of Life’, 110 Gropper Cres., Saskatoon, SK, S7M 5N9 Grondin Funeral Service, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”. 17c1

Cards of Thanks Our family wishes to express our sincere appreciation for your kindness and support during Anne’s passing. “Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat upon a chair. Perhaps you sent us beautiful flowers; if so, we saw them there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words that any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all and thought of us that day. A friendly smile, fond memory or casual touch, these are the things that mean so much.” Our thanks go to all the doctors and nurses at the renal units of Royal University Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital who cared for Anne over the years. Thanks also go to the staff of the home hemodialysis program, Marilyn - Homecare nurse, Dr. Muller and the nurses who cared for Anne at Biggar Hospital during her final days. Our thanks to Father Bedard, and to everyone who helped provide a memorable celebration of Anne’s life. As well, thank you to Bob Clothier at Grondin Funeral Services, Ed Young for his help, and the members of the C.W.L. for the Honour Guard and for providing lunch. Above all, we express our sincere thanks to God for blessing us with having Anne in our lives before He welcomed her into the Kingdom of Heaven. Anne will be missed forever; we know that she will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Marcella Schommer and family 17c1 Thank you to all who helped in any way at Ruthilda Spring Supper. We couldn’t have done it without you! 17p1

SUNDAYS in APRIL… Presbyterians, Anglicans and Lutherans (PALs) will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 26 will be family worship and potluck after service at St. Paul’s. Everyone is welcome. For pastoral services, phone Pastor Mark Kleiner at 306-948-3731 or 306-9517122. 48/10tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to our weekly services of Biggar Associated Gospel Church, corner of 8th and Quebec Street, Worship at 10:50 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The church office number is 306-948-3424, Terry Wicks, Pastor. 36tfn SUNDAYS… You are invited to worship with us at Biggar United Church, every Sunday at 11 a.m. Coffee and fellowship to follow. Potluck after service on the first Sunday of the month. Everyone welcome! Church office number, 306-948-2280, Rev. Jane Gallagher officiating. 16/15tfn FRIDAY, APRIL 24 and SATURDAY, APRIL 25: Biggar United Church GARAGE and BAKE SALE, 907 Quebec Street, use basement north entrance; …Friday, 5 - 8 p.m. -- BBQ starting 4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- Pancake breakfast, 9 a.m. Drop off items and baking on Thursday the 23rd, 12 noon - 5 p.m.; or Friday the 24th, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. All donations gratefully accepted. 15p3 FRIDAY, APRIL 24, SATURDAY, APRIL 25, SUNDAY, APRIL 26: ‘Thunder in the Holy Land’ seminars at Biggar Seventh-day Adventist Church (Church of God), 320 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar. Sessions… Friday, 7 p.m., ‘Is There a Solution for the Worldwide Crisis?’; Saturday, 11 a.m., ‘An Ancient Dream Reveals the World’s History’; Saturday, 2 p.m., ‘The Coming of the King’; Saturday, 7 p.m., ‘How to be Free from Guilt’; Sunday, 7 p.m., ‘If God is Good, Why So Much Suffering?’ FREE children’s program for kids, 9 years of age and under. Looking forward to seeing you at these FREE sessions. 16c2 SATURDAY, MAY 2: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “MEMORY LANE featuring STEPHEN MAGUIRE”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Adults/Seniors, $25 (advance, $20); students, 13 and older, $15 (advance $12); children, 12 and under, $5. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers, Biggar, 306-948-2452. 13c6 TUESDAY, MAY 5: 2 p.m., “Mother of the Year Tea” at Biggar Community Hall, sponsored by Prairie Branches Enterprise. Entertainment, raffle, door prizes, bake table. Silver Collection. Come honour ALL of the nominated Mothers of the Year. Open to everyone!! 15c4 FRIDAY, MAY 8: ‘PALs’ Garage and Bake Sale from 5 - 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church basement; SATURDAY, MAY 9: Pancake breakfast at 9 - 10:30 a.m.; Bake Sale and Garage Sale continues until 3:30 p.m. Proceeds to the Sanchez family. Items may be dropped off at St. Paul’s Anglican starting in April or contact Shirley Bennett, 306-948-2852 or Cindy Hoppe, 306-948-2947. 15c5 MONDAY, MAY 25: Biggar & District Family Centre Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at our new location, 130-2nd Ave. West, Biggar. Everyone welcome! 16c4

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Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF MARCIA ANN BROWERS OF THE DISTRICT OF BIGGAR, IN THE PROVINCE OF S A S K AT C H EWAN, 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 April, 2015. BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers and Solicitors 302 Main Street, Box 669 BIGGAR, SK S0K 0M0 SOLICITORS FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR

PUBLIC NOTICE Please be aware that Jim Wise (Handy Jim) is ceasing operations in June and is completely booked until then. Any work that has been promised from last year will be done; otherwise, there will be no exceptions. Thanks to everyone. 16p2

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SUBSCRIPTION RATES…per year Pick-Up/ONLINE…

$30 + $1.50 gst = $31.50

Inside 40-mile Radius…

$35 + $1.75 gst = $36.75

Outside 40-mile Radius…

$40 + $2 gst = $42

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

ProvinceWide

Wanted

Seed & Feed

WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES for old advertising dealership signs, plastic or metal. Service Station items, gasoline pumps, globes, oil cans. Red Indian, Buffalo, etc. 306-221-5908.

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!! - GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!! - BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!! HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

Vehicles Fleetwood Diesel Motorhome 2005 Luxurious 39ft. 3-slides, Fully loaded, non-smokers, sleeps 6, Excellent condition, Regular maintenance. $89,500, for more information & photos - Call 306-7791204 Emerald Park SK. or email: denis@ beauchesneco.com Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks... Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster

Agriculture

Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

Lot fees $813.50 per month - inc. basic cable, water, sewer, property taxes, etc.

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 206 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 4 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s West - 49 1/4’s

Dealers in most areas (new dealers welcome)

3 bedroom mobile home in Sutherland! #418 – 1524 Rayner Ave MLS #529723 $58,500

FARMLAND WANTED

• Clever – one pass cleaver control • Smoke – loaded glyphosate • Foax – green foxtail and wild oats • Diquash - desiccant

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