Webpaper 43 by The Biggar Independent

Vol. 105 No. 43

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014

Box 40, 122 Main Street, Biggar, Saskatchewan S0K 0M0

Govt of Sask pleased with ruling on COOL Premier Brad Wall welcomed the World Trade Organization (WTO) compliance panel ruling in favour of Canada and urged the United States to end mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (COOL). “The latest WTO ruling once again confirms that the U.S. mandatory COOL rules unfairly discriminate against Canadian cattle and hog exports,” Wall said. “COOL is a protectionist measure that hurts producers and negatively

affects the entire supply chain on both sides of the border and it should be scrapped.” COOL adds substantial costs to the integrated North American meat and livestock industry while providing no meaningful benefit to consumers. COOL prevents U.S. processors from comingling U.S. beef and pork with meat from Canadian cattle and hogs resulting in the need to segregate livestock. Segregation adds higher costs for companies using livestock born or raised outside of the U.S. along with additional costs for producers. Consumers are also impacted through higher meat prices. “The ruling released today is a positive step for Saskatchewan cattle and hog producers,” Wall said. “While the U.S. may appeal this decision, we strongly urge the U.S. Congress to repeal COOL for beef and pork or make a legislative fix which would remove the arbitrary and unjustifiable discrimination

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Hmmm . . . What can I do with this plastic bag? This curly haired artist is concentrating on forming plastic bags into a pumpkin. Little Scribblers Art Club meets

after school for some fun making crafts, painting and being creative. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

and damages against Canadian cattle and hogs that is in the current legislation.” Saskatchewan supports the federal government in

cattle herd is the second largest in the country at nearly 2.9 million head and the province’s producers supply feedlots and packers

pursuing retaliatory tariffs if necessary. COOL is an important issue for Saskatchewan producers. Saskatchewan’s

in western Canada and the United States. In addition, Saskatchewan markets around 2.1 million hogs every year.

Small biz urges Sask government to scrap costly, confusing new recycling tax The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released new survey results showing the majority of Saskatchewan small business owners already recycle (76 per cent) and they have serious concerns with the government’s plan to create a new arms-length bureaucracy to administer recycling rules. “The government’s decision to consult with small business owners before proceeding with its plan was smart because basic questions still haven’t been answered,” said Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB’s Vice-President, Prairie and Agri-business. “What is the program trying to accomplish and what recycling problem are they trying to ﬁx? Will it be better than the status quo? What is the environmental beneﬁt? What will be the costs?” she asked. “Good policy demands basic questions like these have good answers.” New rules in Saskatchewan would require businesses that sell packaged goods or supply printed paper to Saskatchewan residents to measure it by weight and pay a still-to-be determined fee to a group called MultiMaterial Stewardship

Western (MMSW). The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association (SWNA) has been meeting with the previous and present government on this issue. While the meetings have been constructive there are some issues that need to be resolved. One of them is the fact that the Ministry of Environment is unable to provide publishers with a deﬁnitive cost. Another concern is the fact that Canada Post will be exempt. In rural Saskatchewan the post office is the largest distributor of paper products, most notably in terms of unaddressed mail. Yet, this corporation will not be subject to the same levies as small businesses. “At a time in which our industry is already under ﬁnancial pressure, we are naturally concerned about any policy that could result in a new cost for the province’s newspaper publishers. The CFIB survey indicates that Saskatchewan businesses share our concerns about the introduction of a costly and bureaucratic recycling regime. “We have been working with the Government of Saskatchewan to make sure

that they fully understand the likely impact of the proposed policy. “We have appreciated their openness to discuss the concerns of Saskatchewan newspaper publishers and what’s at stake for our communities. We will wait to see if they have been listening. “We have also been reaching out to other stakeholders, including municipalities and local business representatives, to see if we can find a better way to meet the environmental objectives,” s a i d Pe g g y H a s e i n , president of SWNA. One clear message coming from the CFIB survey is that the majority of businesses (70 per cent) do not support shifting the responsibility to collect funds for recycling to a new non-proﬁt agency. Ninety per cent believe creating a new level of bureaucracy (MMSW) will unnecessarily increase the cost of recycling. Only 17 per cent trust MMSW to be fair in creating rules and fees. “Clearly, the whole thing needs to be rethought,” commented BraunPollon. “Giving taxing and regulating powers to

an unaccountable group isn’t consistent with this government’s transparent approach to policy and should be abandoned.” Other highlights of CFIB’s recycling survey: • 92 per cent of Saskatchewan small businesses view these new recycling fees as a recycling tax for Saskatchewan businesses. • 84 per cent are not even aware of the requirements for the new recycling rules. • 77 per cent believe

consumers should pay for the majority of the recycling costs of the paper and packaged goods they buy. MMRP doesn’t work for impacted small biz: • 94 per cent say weighing all packaging and paper sold in their business would be overly burdensome. • 92 per cent say they don’t have much control over the weight of packaging for the products sold in their business. • 90 per cent say their business cannot afford

to pay much more for recycling. • 70 per cent say they are not able to increase the prices of products/services sold in their business to cover the new recycling costs. Instead of creating a new bureaucracy and adding a bunch of new costs into the system, CFIB is urging the Saskatchewan government to help municipalities further improve existing recycling programs.

Gotch ya . . . Rosetown Royals tackle a Biggar Blazer and stopped him in his tracks as he tried to move the football down the ﬁeld. Rosetown took on Biggar in a game on a warm sunny Friday afternoon. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

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Little Scribblers Art Club What a great name for a group of young artists who meet after school to have some fun. The club meets Wednesdays and has 19 participants. They are now working on making pumpkins out of plastic bags but they made turkeys for Thanksgiving. Then they made a fall farm scene. For the next project Mrs. Gosselin showed them how to sketch with pencil and then they painted the giant scene. Imagine the colours and the paint flying. Reportedly it may have gotten a little messy but all enjoyed the experience.

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Foreign diplomats visit Saskatchewan for economic mission Attend opening of legislative session The legislative session’s fall opening had a larger number of distinguished guests than usual, as diplomats from more than 50 countries converged on the province for a special mission showcasing Saskatchewan to a global audience. Heads of Mission from Ottawa’s foreign diplomatic corps were in Saskatchewan October 19 to 23 for an economic mission hosted by the provincial and federal governments and the federal Speaker of the House of Commons, Andrew Scheer. “It’s great to see so many representatives of other countries showing such a tremendous interest in Saskatchewan,” Premier Brad Wall said. “We have a great story to tell them about our province. Our economy is strong and we are exporting more products than ever before

to countries all over the world. Saskatchewan is a leader in Canada in trade, innovation and education.” The opening of the Legislative Assembly and Speech from the Throne on October 22 was just one part of a busy schedule which included presentations by provincial and federal cabinet ministers on the economy,business climate, trade, international education and public-

private partnerships. The diplomats visited RCMP “Depot” Division, Evraz Steel and Brandt Industries. Their tour options include the University of Saskatchewan; the Global Transportation Hub, the Petroleum Technology Research Centre and the Mosaic Company’s potash mine at Belle Plaine; and SaskPower’s new carbon capture and storage facility at Boundary Dam Power Station.

Diplomatic engagement with nations around the world is vital for us as we work to advance Saskatchewan’s ambitious trade agenda and the other goals in the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth,” Wall said. “We thank federal Speaker Scheer and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Development for working with us to make this worthy initiative happen.”

Results of Operation Impact in Saskatchewan In an effort to make Canada’s roads safer, RCMP detachments across the country were out in full force Thanksgiving weekend. From Friday, Oct. 10-13 Operation Impact was initiated. Saskatchewan RCMP detachments and trafﬁc units took part in the national campaign.

RCMP members are always on the roads conducting enforcement and road safety initiatives. Long weekend mean increased travel on roads and Operation Impact targets this in the hopes of minimizing the number of serious collisions and incidents that can occur. Following are the charg-

es for offences for Saskatchewan RCMP during Operation Impact. Alcohol Impaired Driving Charges: 69 Drug Impaired Driving Charges: 1 Suspensions: 16 Distracted Driving Charges: 24 Aggressive Driving Charges: total of 965 with the breakdown as follows: Speeding: 935 Following Too Close: 1 Unsafe Lane Changes: 1 Pass on Right: 2 Fail to Yield: 11

Local composers recognized Biggar is once again on the musical map for its young composers. Two young Biggar composers have been recognized for their piano compositions for solo piano, in the Alberta Piano Teachers’ Association Creative Writing Competition, judged by established Ontario composer, John Burge. Both receiving Honourable M e n tion are Kolby Zagoruy with her compos- Kolby Zagoruy ition Adventure of the Butterﬂy and Brooklyn Zagoruy with her composition A Cat Called Max. Kolby is a Grade 5 student at BCS 2000 Careless Driving: 23 Seatbelt Related Charges: 40 Driving While Prohibited: 48 La Loche RCMP used this weekend to increase awareness about children

and enjoys reading, drawing and dancing. She is the daughter of Brent and Jackie Zagoruy. Brooklyn is a Grade 6

Brooklyn Zagoruy student at BCS 2000 and enjoys dancing, singing and musical theatre. She is the daughter of Dale and Christine Zagoruy. These composing cousins also enjoy playing piano duets together! Congratulations, ladies! riding in vehicles while unrestrained. As a result, ﬁve tickets were issued for driving a vehicle with an unrestrained passenger under 16 years of age in the area.

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Making the old new again . . . Renovations continue at Biggar and District Credit Union. There are bare walls as the renovations are still in early stages. However, construction is progressing quite well. Everyone is looking forward to seeing the ﬁnished product, especially the staff who have been operating out of trailers the past few months. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

North Battleford RCMP are advising the public to be aware a phishing attack circulating via email and the internet. Unknown suspects are forwarding a false email alleging to be from the Innovation Credit Union reporting to customers that their is an error on their account and to avoid service suspension they are to click onto a link and provide personal information to avoid a disruption of service. This is NOT a valid request. The Innovation Credit Union is not forwarding emails to customers requesting this type of information, nor would this ever be the practice of any bank or credit union when dealing with any account issues. Several persons have reported receiving the email, but to date it does not appear that anyone had disclosed any sensitive or personal information. If you have, please contact your banking institution immediately. If you have not received this email or replied to the email, your information is not in any danger and will not have been compromised. If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact the

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Private vs public -- the debate rages on Every now and then the Premier goes on the radio, ostensibly to give an update but sometimes he throws out an idea. Such was the case a few weeks ago. To add fuel to the fire the Premier then proceeded to discuss the issue on social media. The idea -- private MRI clinics in Saskatchewan. Now, private MRI clinics have been operating in our neighbouring province of Alberta for years. In fact, there have been a number of Saskatchewan residents who have been travelling there and paying for the service already. So, why not offer that same service here where the company and employees would be paying into the provincial tax regime. That’s not to say the public sector would be dismantled. Quite the opposite in fact. For those that still want to support the public sector that will be an option. You can still put your name on the list and wait your turn. But, for those that wish they will have the option of paying out of pocket to get their MRI. That means they will not be taking up a place in the public queue. Maybe then the waiting list will become just a little shorter. Well, since the announcement there has been lots of discussion on both sides of the coin. Here, at the office the emails have been flowing freely and the fax machine has been churning out releases. All with the same doom and gloom message -- the sky will fall, the health care system will fall apart and we will all be doomed. Well, be that as it may, the fact is people have been travelling to other provinces and across the border for years to receive medical services. That isn’t going to stop. Nor, will the world end simply because people are allowed the choice to spend their money as they wish. P.H.

Aggressive growth policies a priority after Ottawa balances its budget Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, Forecasting and Analysis, Conference Board of Canada

Originally published in the Globe and Mail October 8, 2014 The goal line of a balanced federal budget in 2015 is in sight, just as The Conference Board of Canada projected four years ago. What next? Within the framework of a balanced budget, the next federal government—regardless who forms it—should be investing in growth as its core budget strategy. Here’s the economic context for that advice, which the Conference Board gave to the House of Commons Finance Committee last week. Canada’s economy is expected to grow by 2.2 per cent in 2014 and improve to 2.6 per cent in 2015, on the coattails of a strengthening U.S. economy. However, we do not expect that

higher rate of growth to last. Aging demographics are already affecting Canada’s labour force, a key driver of growth, and these pressures will only grow as more and more baby boomers prepare to retire. Canada’s growth in 2016 and beyond will be slower; our estimate for future long-term growth potential of 2 percent is a full percentage point below growth potential less than a decade ago. With these modest prospects, we offered the Finance Committee three pieces of advice. First, it remains important to balance the federal budget in 2015 and keep it in balance (or even in small surplus) when the economy is growing. Balancing the books in good times strengthens the government’s capacity to provide ﬁscal stimulus and sustain budget deﬁcits and rising public debt

in bad times, such as the 2008-09 period. Balanced budget targets help to limit the buildup of public debt and allow the government to stay largely on course even if the economy underperforms. A debate has emerged (yet again) about whether it is even necessary to actually balance the books. While it is arithmetically possible to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio over time without achieving fiscal balance (by growing GDP faster than debt), it is a dubious strategy. Governments elsewhere in the developed world, notably in Europe, have demonstrated amply that a failure to balance the books when the economy is growing can become dangerous and painful. Chronic fiscal deficits mean public debt increases without actually fueling the economy, while

interest charges on that debt steadily eat up more and more of the budget. When crisis or recession occurs, these governments are faced with very tough decisions, just when access to debt ﬁnancing is squeezed or even cut off. No one wants to experience the recent and continuing public debt nightmare of many EU governments. Our second piece of ﬁscal advice is that future federal budgets should be committed to investing in growth. All elements of the federal budget should be examined through the lens of whether they are making a positive contribution to economic growth capacity. Investing in infrastructure should be a top spending priority, to build a foundation under the Canadian economy and ensure that we remain globally competitive

as an exporter and creator of wealth. Yet, in the latest World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report, Canada’s performance dropped on seven out of nine indicators related to infrastructure, contributing to a further slip in overall competitiveness. The federal government has already committed to a down-payment for infrastructure investment in future budgets, but more financial commitment will be required if Canada is to close its obvious infrastructure gap. Sustained and sufficient investment in human capital – notably for postsecondary education, skills development and training— is another key part of a pro-growth federal budget. Third, we emphasized that it is time for tax reform in support of stronger economic growth. Over the decades, Canada’s tax system has become a complex web that distorts incentives and ends up imposing high compliance costs on businesses and individual taxpayers. Comprehensive tax reform would help Canada improve its competitive position, while addressing some of the looming fiscal

pressures associated with the aging of our population. The House Finance Committee could show active leadership by encouraging a comprehensive review and reform of the tax system. The Conference Board of Canada is already taking steps to examine the tax system with the launch of its Centre on Tax Analysis, Fiscal Incentives and Competitiveness, which will deliver evidencebased insights on the system currently in place, and offer recommendations for reform. In short, future federal budgets should simultaneously invest in the growth potential of our economy, while managing public debt within the framework of a balanced budget. These dual objectives would support economic growth without passing the public debt burden to future generations. Glen Hodgson brings 32 years of experience and a specialization in international economic and ﬁnancial issues to the position of Senior VicePresident and Chief Economist of The Conference Board of Canada. Mr. Hodgson is responsible for overseeing the Board’s macro-economic outlook products, tourism, custom economic research, and is the Board’s chief spokesperson on economic issues.

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Red Skelton said, “If by chance some day you’re not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I’ve said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose as your clown has been fulﬁlled.” As a comedian, Skelton was known to make people laugh - or at least bring a smile to your face. Clowns are certainly well known, and colourful, and well liked. This summer the circus came to our town and of course, all the kids loved the clowns. (As well as all the other acts). Perhaps it is the outlandish costumes. Or it could be the distinctive makeup, the colourful wigs. Maybe it’s the big feet, the outrageously exaggerated footwear.

Could it be the funny antics? Whatever the reason clowns are beloved characters who aim to make people smile. It was during the late 18th century that circus clowns started to come into their own right, as the saying goes. Joseph Grimaldi is credited with creating the traditional white makeup worn by most clowns. Grimaldi, known as “Joey” in theatre circles, was the one who expanded the role of the clown in pantomimes and the British theatres such as Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and Covent Gardens. Whiteface makeup is a white base painted over the face, neck and chest of the performer. Over that red triangles are painted on cheeks, thick eyebrows and large red lips usually

in a mischievous grin. Grimaldi’s white makeup is still used by clowns today. According to tradition the whiteface clown wears a more extravagant costume than others. In America the ﬁrst well known white face clown was George G. L. Fox who popularized the Humpty Dumpty stories throughout the land in the ﬁrst half of the 19th century. Red Skelton was, what is known as a, character clown. These clowns mimic an eccentric character such as a butcher, baker, a policeman, housewife or hobo. Other famous character clowns are Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. A clown is a skilled performer, not just a goof-off. In the circus a clown might walk a tightrope, ride an

animal or even take on the role of lion tamer. Those who follow the rodeo circuit know that those clowns play a vital role in the keeping the riders safe. One evening after supper with friends we were discussing the possibilities of turning our Main Street into a clown festival. It mushroomed to the prospect of a weekend (or week long) affair with clowns gathering for seminars and workshops and possibly a wrap up evening performance. Perhaps one of the most prominent clown festivals is the one held in Toronto for the past nine years. Not only clowns, but physical theatre artists of all disciplines and backgrounds usually attend. It is a chance to learn new works and skills or hone the old ones. There is also an international clown festival. Imagine attending an entire performance given by clowns. What a hoot that would be.

by Kim Fick, Principal BCS 2000 What gorgeous fall weather we have been having! I hope that many of you have been able to take advantage of it. I’m sure our farmers have been. On October 9 our Grade 9 class took on the secret mission of giving a positive message to every student and staff member in our school. It was in response to an article we read about a student in Airdrie, AB that was bullied through social media. Instead of becoming upset and being victimized by the bullying, she decided to turn it on a positive note and gave every student in her school a positive message. October 9 then became Positive Post-It Day and many schools across the country participated. Our Grade 9’s spent a class

writing the post-its and making a game plan for distribution, and decided to keep it as secretive as possible. Some students came to school early in the morning that day to spread the post-its through the elementary end before students arrived, and all others were delivered at the start of ﬁrst class. We tweeted the hashtag #positivepostitday and followed the live feed of others tweeting as well, adding some digital citizenship learning as well. Our students had a great time putting a smile on other people’s faces, and we hope people pay it forward! Last week the Grade 7-9 classes, along with Grade 7-9 students from North West Central School in Plenty, participated in a program called Talking to Youth Live. Focusing on making smart choices regarding drugs, alcohol,

and tobacco, students were educated through games and then heard from a great speaker who is a recovering drug addict. Our students reported that they had a great time, and learned a lot as well. Thank you to the Heartland Health Region for partnering with Sun West School Division to deliver this worthwhile program to our students. This week our school hosted its annual School

Showcase night. Many families attended to learn about the teachers and activities at our school, and enter for a chance to win some great prizes. The School Community Council for sponsoring the hot dogs and hot chocolate for the evening. Also, follow us on Twitter @bcssunwest and like us on Facebook at Biggar Central School 2000. Have a great week!

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The Return of the Night Patrol Yours Truly always likes to blame the tensions of World War II for his ﬁne head of hair turned pre-maturely grey and eventually falling out! (Actualy he knows that is a hereditary thing, like big feet, nose and hairs, et cetera!) Often, in the infantry (which is a close-up thing!), there were quite a few very scary situations – many of them! But for the deepest dread of meeting the enemy, nothing can compare to the “Night Patrol!” Mebbe the following lines seem a little over-dramatic, eh? “Some things they didn’t know. And one, was the strength of the foe! The number of troops that lay,

In the path of the company. ‘Why didn’t they know?’ you say? Tonight when the skies are grey, When a drizzle is coming on, And the stars is gone. Get up from the evening play, And stride out into the night, Where a battle is at its height, Steal through a ﬁeld accursed! With the threat of a Schmeisser burst. Then, come back to our scene, And tell us where you have been. The number of men that were, In that ‘Hell’ that you met out there,

For you have been on ‘Patrol’” Without a doubt many night patrols went out in the dark and never came back, and it is in an effort to negate the dreadful feelings they must have had that some military cartoonists drew efﬁgies of them returning at dawn, with a couple of chickens under their arms, et cetera. These cartoons though, are just that, an effort to negate the dreadful feelings many of them must have had. If The Independent offs this piece, below are a few reports about the real things – taken from the regimental history book of the Argylls. Early on, in July 1944, Lieutenant Norman Donaldson writes to his wife (Yours Truly was right with Captain Donaldson when he was killed in February 26, 1945). “One evening I took out a patrol! Man oh man is that ever a hellish job! We got up within 75 yards of the enemy position, one doesn’t need any laxative when they have to take out a patrol!” Corporal Rathbun reports (“C” Company) “I had to take out a

patrol one night but we went a little too far and got pinned down – They called the artillery and after a bit of shelling, they got us out!” Captain Jack Harper OC (“A” Company) “We suffered a lot of casualties that we didn’t need to! We sent out a lot of patrols, but what they often reported, we already knew!” Lieutenant MacLean was wounded while setting up a listening post so close we could hear them talking! Colonel Dave Stewart, C.O. Argylls – took the scouts and a whole regiment in single file right through the German lines before a shot was fired! We had a few of our men killed because they fired back and gave their position away! Famous last words of Colonel Dave Stewart: “To General Chris Vohes I said ‘Why do you want a patrol, Sir?’ and he said ‘I want to find out who is across the river!’ And I said ‘The Germans, Sir, and they shoot straight and we always loose a few casualties!’” Major (Garrison Bill)

Whiteside “You don’t say ‘no’ to a divisional commander and get away with it!” Y.T. knew Jimmy Doyle quite well at one time, and Jimmy tells of a patrol the scouts made 14 of January across the Maas River. “The temperature was freezing cold, and we all wanted to stay inside, but not in this case! Our Lieutenant called an ‘O’ group because The Royal Marine Commands were going to attack Kapelsche Verr and wanted a downriver diversion, also to capture a few prisoners for our Intelligence people. Of our 14 men present (scouts) six volunteered, we knew there were two machine gun nests over there and our transportation was a small canvas covered boat. 0100 hrs: Patrol reached enemy shores (The banks too steep to land). 0105 hrs: Enemy flare goes up and a machine gun fires at our small boat! The flare lasted for only a few seconds, but I felt that I could have read the whole Bible! We could see the tracer bullets coming at us, and got out of there!

0110 hrs: Another flare – and more bullets. 0115 hrs: Another flare – and still more fire! 0125 hrs: We had all taken off our heavy boots in case we had to swim – one of our men got badly hit. We were all shot up pretty bad, but couldn’t move our wounded man, so we left one of us with him. 0240 hrs: We were lucky! We met one of our own outposts, who told us we had just come through their mine field! Jimmy writes that some of these men were later hit! But on every anniversary of that night, he comes down with pneumonia. As mentioned above, Yours Truly likes to blame the tensions of those times for his fine head of hair disappearing. And mebbe this is another way of toning down how genuinely miserable those times were, and as he sits up here at his desk looking through some of them mentioned in the regimental history, it isn’t long until he closes those pages and look up that funny cartoon. “The Return of the Night Patrol!”

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Lord Asquith School newsletter Principal’s Message by Leanne Gruending Meet the Staff Night was held on October 22. The LAS School Community Council hosted a barbecue for all students and families at 5 p.m. Attendees took some time to tour around the Identity Fair in the elementary end of the school. Each elementary student worked hard to create a display that represents who they are. The Middle Years/High School end showed off all the recent renovations to the halls and school library. The Book Fair was in the Library. Understanding Progress Reports Prairie Spirit School Division has moved towards a new form of progress report for Grades 1-9. This session focussed on why the change is happening, what the new report card will look like, what the numerical codes mean and other key areas on the report card. This year the new progress report will also be used for Grades 7-9. Student Led Conferences In an effort to give our students greater voice and responsibility over their learning, we are shifting away from Parent/ Teacher Conferences and shifting to Student Led Conferences. The key differences: students will lead the conversation and provide justiﬁcation for the Progress Report assessment rather than the teacher. Students will present a portfolio of work and they will lead their teacher and caregivers through it, highlighting their successes, future plans and strategies for

improvement. Our goal is to have all students K-12 present a portfolio to a caregiver to really open up the conversation around learning. Calendar News Have you checked out our online calendar? We are now using a Google calendar which allows you to see events as soon as they are updated. No waiting for the next newsletter! Want to know when Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews are? When your children will be out for Christmas Break? When ﬁnal exams will be held? When and what sporting event is taking place? Visit our website at www.spiritsd.ca/las and click on the calendar link for the information. School and Community Council The SCC sponsored the inaugural Turkey Trot. We hope the students enjoyed some in-motion activity as well as the healthy snack provided. If you have any suggestions or questions, the SCC can be contacted via email: asquithscc@ gmail.com. • Meetings are held in the Staff Room. • Childcare is available. • Questions? Email: asquithscc@gmail.com Allergy Aware Halloween is just about here! Please remember that we are allergy aware at Lord Asquith School. Please do not send anything to school that has peanuts or any kind of tree nut in it. Here are a few treats that are safe to come to school: Cheezies, Old Dutch chips, Lays potato chips, Skittles, and some safe chocolate bars. Please check labels, they can change at any time. Lost and Found!

All items that were not claimed before October 1 were donated to a charitable organization but our tubs are now near being full again! If you have misplaced or lost your items, please come check our Lost and Found tubs soon! School Fees Thank you, parents and guardians! To date 60.4 per cent of school fees for the 2014/15 school year have been paid. The Grade 7’s are still in the lead with 87.5 per cent of their fees paid but the Grade 5’s are making a close contest with 81.3 per cent paid. The race is on! For those who have not yet paid, please do so as soon as possible to ensure programming runs smoothly. Reminder letters will being going out shortly to families who have not paid their fees. Attendance! We need your help! Attendance at school in necessary! In order to achieve success in your school career you must attend. Education is key to success, achievement, and career opportunities. This includes being on time for school in the morning. We have many students arriving late and missing key teaching information. Make school a priority for you and your children! It is your responsibility as a parent to contact the school if your child is going to be absent. Inform the school if the reason for the absence as well. Please phone 329-4331 and leave a message 24 hours a day. We appreciate your help in this matter. “Education is not ﬁlling a bucket but lighting a ﬁre!” Hot Meal Parent volunteers

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supply hot meals, once a month throughout the school year, to help raise funds for the school. Last year the program was able to purchase iPad minis for the school. This fall, we are making sure that all classrooms have microwaves. Each meal purchased helps support the school. If you would like to help with meal preparation or to volunteer for this program, please contact the school. Thank you! Fundraising is Beggining! Forms have been handed out to each student for our fall fundraiser featuring fresh Okanagan fruit and cookie dough sponsored by De Simone Farms out of Kelowna, BC. The Ambriosia apples are certainly worth a try and recently offered products include Anjou pears and a 5-litre pack of Pure Apple Juice which has a full year’s shelf life when unopened! Also new this year is a pure apple/ raspberry juice and plain or cinnamon ﬂavoured apple chips conveniently packaged in 70 gram snack sized packages. All orders must be turned in by October 30 with delivery expected late November or early December. Prizes are earned for top class sales and top school sales as well as an entry for a prize draw is earned for every 5 items sold.

Breakfast Donations The Breakfast Program is operating every morning ﬁve days a week from 8:30-8:50 a.m. Gail Erhart volunteered a tremendous amount of time in organizing, baking and daily set up. It takes a lot of volunteer hours and supplies to keep this program going. We appreciate the support from Breakfast Clubs of Canada but need your help as well. You can be a part of this great initiative by becoming a volunteer or donating to our program. Please call the school if you are interested in volunteering for this worthwhile cause. Charitable receipts will be given to all monetary donations of $10 or more. Breakfast Clubs of Canada Supply Drive: What simple practice seems to have one of the greatest effects on how well children do in school? The answer is: Eating Breakfast! Studies have shown that eating a nutritious

breakfast results in: • Improved attention • Quicker and more accurate memory • Fewer errors in problem solving • Better concentration • Increased mathematic and reading ability • Better classroom attendance, less lateness • Improved creativity • Improved classroom behaviour • Better health And of course happier children! Electronic Newsletters Are you aware that the Lord Asquith School newsletter is available via e-mail? If you are not currently receiving the newsletter electronically and would like to ‘save a tree’ by doing so, please contact the school ofﬁce and we will be happy to add you to our list! The newsletter is also available on our school website at www.spiritsd. ca/las.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST The Rural Municipality of Grandview No. 349 Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears of taxes and costs appearing opposite the land and title number(s) described in the following list are fully paid before the 15th day of January, 2015, a tax lien will be registered against the land. Note: A sum for costs in the amount of $10.08 as required by Subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Parcel Lot/ Blk/ Plan/ Rge M Title Total Arrears No. Pt. Sec. Twp Number(s) and Costs 117590126 17 2 G398 117334469 $ 126.55 117590159 20 2 G398 117334425 $ 143.78 117590160 21 2 G398 117334436 $ 143.78 147936033 42 2 101479518 117334470 $ 126.55 117594074 24 4 G305 142776580 $ 11.02 117594085 25 4 G305 142776603 $ 11.02 117594096 26 4 G305 142776625 $ 11.02 117565207 NE 03 34 19 3 143228066 $ 352.80 117565195 NW 03 34 19 3 143228077 $ 545.73 117565173 SE 03 34 19 3 143228099 $ 529.57 146298774 Par A 101476346 136217987 $ 793.19 117564116 SW 17 34 19 3 111358380 117794896 111358391 $ 352.48 117594670 NW 36 34 20 3 117717262 $ 742.90 117594669 SW 36 34 20 3 117717228 $ 521.98 117594658 SE 36 34 20 3 117717240 $ 537.26 146343809 Par A 101524856 114268631 $1,043.35 146343540 Par A 101525206 114268260 $ 165.43 A penalty of 1.0% per month applies to these arrears of taxes effective January 1, 2014 with 12% being added to and forming a part of the tax arrears on December 31, 2014. Dated at KelÀeld, Sask., this 23rd day of October, 2014. Shonda Toner, Treasurer

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World Food Day raises issue of poverty

by Calvin Daniels

When you are in the journalism business it’s an unusual day when there are not a few emails in the computer inbox pertaining to the sector. The releases can range from a machinery company coming up with an air seeder 20-feet wider than the previous model, to something about an insect problem in a vegetable crop in Ontario. It’s part of the business to glean through the pile and toss away the chaff. It’s not to say a wide air seeder is not of interest to readers, but that is something a company should be buying an advertisement

to promote. A bug in Ontario is of interest there, but less so to readers here. Then along comes a release from the National Famers Union on World Food Day, and you suddenly are surprised there are not a dozen organizations using the opportunity to voice the importance of the message behind the day. World Food Day (WFD) was founded by the United Nations’ (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945, and has been observed annually, every October 16, since 1981. The event was established to increase

awareness of world hunger and poverty and to inspire solutions for world change. The message about hunger and poverty and how to solve the problems are certainly worthwhile goals. And the seriousness of the situation and the challenges in effecting change are obvious when one considers the day was found 60years ago, with the day observed since 1981, and yet hunger and poverty persist. The NFU release suggested “farmers understand the relationship between food and hunger uniquely and very well as the primary producers of food products.” I would suggest while farmers grow food, they have no better understanding of the reasons for hunger than anyone else. World hunger is not generally a food production problem. Farmers around the world can still produce what we need. The issues are economic

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ones. The question is how we raise the economic situation of the world’s poor, from those in Third World countries with meager national economies, to street people in Los Angeles and Toronto, to the point they can afford to buy the food they need. And if that massive issue could ever be conquered, the focus would need to turn

to how to deal with the politics of world trade, and the infrastructure of trade movement to ensure food could get to everyone in need. As it stands, getting a bag of ﬂour from Canada to a remote African village is an issue because of transportation and unstable or bickering governments all along the way. The issues are massive,

and may actually be worse today than 1945 when World Food Day was initiated based on an ever growing world population. That means the message of WFD is even more critical today, and is one the world community should be focusing the utmost attention on in dealing with.

Crop report for the period October 7 to 13 Significant harvest progress was made this past week thanks to warm and dry weather, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. Eightynine per cent of the 2014 crop is now combined and eight per cent is swathed or ready to straightcut. This is right in line with the five-year (20092013) average of 91 per cent combined and seven per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut. Harvest is furthest advanced in the northwestern region, where 96 per cent of the crop is combined. Ninety-five per cent is combined in the northeastern

region; 94 per cent in the southwestern and west-central regions; 83 per cent in the southeastern region; and 79 per cent in the eastcentral region. Many producers have ﬁnished harvest operations while others will need at least another week or more of warm and dry weather. Ninety-four per cent of lentils, 93 per cent of mustard, 92 per cent of canola, 90 per cent of durum and barley and 88 per cent of spring wheat have been combined. The majority of the province did not receive any rain this past week, although the Kindersley area reported 12 mm over the weekend. Across the province, topsoil

moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 11 per cent surplus, 83 per cent adequate, ﬁve per cent short and one per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as seven per cent surplus, 82 per cent adequate and 11 per cent short. Very little crop damage was reported, although high levels of fusarium head blight are being reported in many areas. Livestock producers are indicating adequate amounts of hay, straw, greenfeed and feed grain for their winter feeding supplies. Farmers are busy harvesting, hauling bales, moving cattle and completing fall work.

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New Horizons Activities by Karen Itterman Cribbage was played in the hall on October 13 with 13 players in attendance. Winners were Pat Turner first place, Richard Boisvert second place, Barb Swyryda third place and Moe Goring fourth place. A card party was held on October 10 with 10 people in attendance. Kaiser winners were Reg Turner first place, Joyce Colbert second place and Grant Gamble third place. Cribbage winners were Gord Besse first place, Ann Muc second place and Rita Besse third place. The monthly birthday potluck was held on October 13 with 26 in attendance. The cake was made by June Hoppe, Geoff Cooke was the MC for the event. Ann Muc sold half-andhalf tickets with Pearl Silvernagle winning the prize. Carpet bowling began its season on October 7 with the first place winners of Rose Marie Clark, Pat Turner, Dinah Kegler and Aileen Smith and the second place winners were Marie Roesch, Jean Tweedle, Barb Swyryda, Gail Herzberg and Emily Liska. The October 14 first place winners were Barb Swyryda, Marie Roesch, Jean Tweedle and Rose Marie Clark. The second place went to Pat Turner, Dinah Kegler, Blanche Borchardt and Gail Herzberg. Monday afternoon Kaiser was played on September 15 with the following winners: Pat Turner first place, Josie Kerr second place, Helen Kanz third place and Reg Turner fourth place. HSG was Reg Turner and Clarence Bender. The September 22 winners are as follows: Geoff Cooke, Ken Pearce, Marie Roesch and Wilfred Bender. HSG Geoff Cooke and Moe Goring. The scores for October 6 were Ken Pearce, Reg Turner, Bill Show off the best side of your business!

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Fisher, Pat Turner. HSG Ken Pearce and Mildred Henne were tied with Pat Turner and Marie Rosech. Bingo was played on September 25 with Linda Vermette winning the half-and-half and Barb Swyryda winning the blackout. The October

9 half-and-half winner was Evelyn Poletz and the blackout winner was Barb Swyryda. The monthly Jam Session was held on October 15 with 46 people in attendance to listen to the music. The musicians for the afternoon were Wilf and Joan Rice,

Battleford; Bob McGuire, Saskatoon; Norm Bows, Dennis Cratty and Stan Gartener, Rosetown; Bernard Ochs, Landis; and Garry Donahue, Biggar. Gord Besse was the MC with lunch provided by Florence Hammond, Edna Erickson and Marlene

Flasch. New Horizons is once again selling Christmas rafﬂe tickets. New Horizons members will have tickets to sell. Kaiser was played on October 17 with eight people in attendance. First place to Tillie Zimmer, second place

to Gord Besse and third place to Bill Fisher. The month of September the courtesy car made 435 trips with 54 members of the New Horizons using the car. We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather . . . we are truly blessed.

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By Rod Pedersen, Voice of the Riders The Saskatchewan Roughriders are hurting right now. At 9-7, they’ve lost four games in a row including Sunday’s 24-19 home loss to Edmonton which clinched second place in the CFL West for the Eskimos. With ﬁrst place going to the Calgary Stampeders the night before, we now know the Green & White will be heading on the road for the 2014 CFL playoffs. All that’s left to be determined is whether they go on the road in the West or through the East via a crossover. As I’ve written in other spots, there are millions of fans in the Rider Nation and therefore there are a million different opinions coming out of Sunday’s game. The Riders

themselves are spitting mad that they lost another one, as this club isn’t used to that. As far as the fans go, of course several are spitting mad as well while others saw it was a very entertaining football game on a beautiful fall afternoon. But everyone can agree on the fact the Roughriders now have hope with Kerry Joseph at quarterback until we see the return of the injured Darian Durant. Joseph got his ﬁrst start since 2012 and tossed for 213 yards and a pair of touchdowns and truly did enough to win. The backbreaker for the Riders was a 95-yard kick return touchdown by the Eskimos’ Kendial Lawrence to open the second half. Saskatchewan was

leading at the time, 13-4, but that took the wind out of their sails. And K.J. was on the sidelines watching as Lawrence cut through the Rider cover unit like a hot knife through butter. It’s all part of the tune up for the playoffs. “You always want to win the game,” reasoned Rider coach Corey Chamblin. “That’s number one but you do have to look at the positives. We were up at halftime and if we don’t give up the kick, maybe it’s a different game. We are getting chemistry back together but we still have lots of work to do to pull it off.” And an assessment on Kerry Joseph? “I thought Kerry was awesome,” Chamblin twinkled. “I couldn’t ask too much out of him. I thought he had to have help around him and he got it. He gives us a chance. When you look in his eyes, there was always a look that we could win it. That’s what you want. “For a guy that didn’t go to camp and probably retired in his mind, I thought Kerry did an excellent job. It wasn’t

about individual play. It was a 5-point deal. Last time we lost 24-0 to them. We are headed in the right direction.” As far as Joseph is concerned, it went back to reality. Two weeks ago he was focusing on retirement. On Sunday and he was kicked smacked in the head by Odell Willis and crunched in the ribs by Almondo Sewell. The Eskimo defenders put every lick on him they could. “It was real,” Joseph explained. “But it’s a

nightmare we didn’t come out with the win. I’m gonna be better and this team will be better. I know we’ll do the things we need to do there in the end.” Immediately after the game Corey Chamblin anointed Joseph the starter for Friday’s game at Calgary. It’s a short week, prep time is limited, and Chamblin said Joseph’s healthy, he’ll play. And what a convoluted mess the Rider quarterback depth chart will be

since Darian Durant’s due to come onto the roster this week as well! It’s been a head-spinning seven week since Durant went down in the Banjo Bowl and although he hasn’t yet been throwing (publicly anyways), he’s scheduled to be activated this week according to GM Brendan Taman. Hang onto your bingo cards. This thing isn’t over yet. (For daily Rider news follow Rod on Twitter at @ sportscage)

Handing off the football . . . Rosetown quarterback takes the ball on the handoff. Rosetown came to Biggar to play the Blazers on October 17. No score as of press time but the score when Hafford came to town was Biggar 42, Hafford 9. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Back to you . . . St. Gabriel Boys Volleyball team hosted their annual tournament on October 18 and were ecstatic to emerge victorious after the day on the court. Coming out of the round robin undefeated they then proceeded to win in the playoffs. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

NOTICE OF MEETING Please be advised that a Special Meeting for Feudal Co-op members, will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perdue Complex in Perdue, Sask. for the purpose of voting on the merger of the Central Plains Co-operative Ltd. and the Feudal Co-operative Association Limited. The Special Meeting for Central Plains Co-op members will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Elks Hall in Rosetown, Sask.

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St. Gabriel Boys Keep Rolling On Saturday, Oct. 18 St. Gabriel Boys hosted teams from BCS2000, Davidson and Perdue in their annual tournament at BCS2000. They advanced to the ﬁnals after a perfect 6/0 record in the round robin and defeated Perdue 25-11

and 25-13. This was their second 1st place ﬁnish of the season. Earlier they brought home the championship trophy from Dinsmore’s tournament held on September 27. Playoff action begins at BCS2000 on

Wednesday Oct. 22. The winner will advance to the West Central District Championship on Saturday, Nov. 1. They will also be in North Battleford at John Paul II for a ﬁveteam tournament this Saturday, Oct 25.

1960 Legionaires . . . Back row: Glenn Clements, coach/manager, Corky McNaught, Ed Silvernagle, Gabe Silvernagle, Frank Kraus, John Silvernagle, Vic Besse, Clarence Proctor; front row: Jack Bilby, Wink Finn, Norm Boake, Wayne Barton, Tony Robillard, Jack Tucker, Ron Silvernagle; stick boy, Denis Silvernagle. (Submitted photo)

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Back Row, left to right: Mr. Garchinski, Brody Voll, Joel Hanson, Garrett Hawkins, Aaron Park, Landen Boisvet. Middle Row: Christopher Montgomery, William Diehl, Nathan Hawkins, Junel Villanueva, Grifﬁn Lehnert. Front Row: Benson Garchinski, Jesse Garchinski.

Perdue Community Bowl Week of October 13-17 Club 55: MHS – John Latta, 187; LHS – Kay Munro, 200; MHT – Dennis Notshke, 484; LHT - Kay Munro, 571; THS – Bee Gees, 1,204; THT – Bee Gees, 3,204; MHA – Al Levitt, 176; LHA – Joey Levitt, 178.

Ladies League: LHS – Sonya Evers, 213; LHT – Sonya Evers, 555; THS – Bleepers, 1,082; THT – Other Frame, 3,076; LHA – Joey Levitt, 191. Men’s League: MHS – Bob Lemon, 199; MHT – Dennis Notschke, 549;

THS – WWF, 762; THT – WWF, 2,187; MHA – Al Levitt, 187. Y.B.C.: Ayden Moody, 34; Kierra Moody, 95; Trystyn Wegwitz, 106; Emmett Hamilton, 107; Rylee Moody, 138; Adam Munro, 135.

The Senior Nationals have released their team and coaching staff roster for the 2014-15 season. At the time of printing, the players joining the team are Clark McNulty, Kevin Fick “C”, Matt Poitras, Ryan Robillard, Keaton Silvernagle, Cody Danychuk “A”, Evan deBussac, Scott McMahon, Kyle Stone, Jared MeLeod, Derek Devries, Gabe Gardipy, Kyle Dilosa “A”, Mathieu Bourgeois, Josh Morrison, Dane Watson, Catlin Heather, Kirby Halcrow, Derek Argue, Nathan L’Hoir, Maverick Gillespie and Paul St. Denis. All the players are excited to be reviving the team and look forward to providing everyone with some exciting times at the rink. The coaching staff consists of Don Proctor, manager; Rocky Prpick, coach;

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Monday Mixed League: MHS – Gerry Devenny, 219; WHS – Krista Remeshylo, 279; MHT – Gerry Devenny, 539; WHT – Krista Remeshylo, 643. Tuesday New Horizons: MHS – Glen Shockey, 245; WHS – June Hoppe, 161; MHT – Glen Shock-

ey, 676; WHT – June Hoppe, 448. Thursday Senior’s League: MHS – Jack Eckart, 233; WHS – Lee Silvernagle, 210; MHT – Jack Eckart, 564; WHT – Dianna Meger, 522. Y.B.C. Thursday’s: Bowlasaurus: High Score – Dominic Raschke, 83.

Pee Wee: High Score – Alara Ormiston, 90; High Double: Alara Ormiston, 154. Bantams: High Score – Julian Heimbecker, 131; High Triple – Julian Heimbecker, 298. Juniors: High Score – Justin Otterson, 113; High Triple – Justin Otterson, 324.

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Murray Sunderland and Keaton Donahue, assistant coaches; Clark Sopczak and Rob Dollansky, trainers. President, Ron Silvernagle, and the rest of the board members have been busy getting things ready for the “Scotiabank Hockey Tonight” crew arriving in town this evening. The board members are pleased with the involvement and reception the event is receiving in the community. It is going to be a great time for everyone. With this event and the ﬁrst home game of the season just around the corner, it has been rather hectic for everyone involved, but the board is determined to make the Nationals ﬁrst season back on the ice a success! Until next time . . . keep it between the posts!

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Wilkie St. James CWL Pink Night On October 15, St. James CWL held its 14th annual Pink Night in support of the Breast Health Centre in Saskatoon. When the doors opened at 6:15, the crowd poured in and the basement of the church ﬁlled

to capacity in a sea of pink. Each year donations from individuals and the business community are greatly appreciated and the generosity shown is overwhelming. This year was no exception with tables ﬁlled with door prizes and silent auction items. The guest speaker for the evening was Mary Ellen Herzog, a St. James CWL member and resident of Wilkie. With emotion and great strength, she told her story to a very attentive crowd of young girls, mothers and grandmothers. Mary Ellen left an impression of strength with support she has received from family and friends from the ﬁrst day of her diagnosis. With that strength, she will look forward to each day ahead for healing and good health. The evening guests enjoyed an awesome lunch of appetizers, fruit and sweets. Everyone involved made the Pink Night an overwhelming success. As a result of the generous support, a donation of $3,700 was made to the Breast Cancer Centre. St. James CWL has donated approximately $24,000 to the Centre in the past 14 years.

Mary Ellen Herzog was the guest speaker who told her story to the audience. (Submitted photo)

Diamond Lodge News by Karen Kammer Greetings friends! We hope you are all doing well during this beautiful fall season we have been having. We started the week at the Lodge with a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. We were very lucky to have turkey, stufﬁng and of course pumpkin pie! The day continued on with family and friends over with stories to tell. Tuesday we had current events and Jeopardy. Wednesday was swing

bowling in the morning. In the afternoon we put on some old 50’s songs and had a little soda shop party. We had ice cream sundaes or pop ﬂoats. Everyone in the building came out for this special event. Thursday was exercises and bingo. Friday we were sad to say we had our last Barbecue Club for the year. The residents always complimented us on how it was the best meal they have ever had. At 2:30 we had sing

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Creating Flavor when Cooking Meat For many of us, meat is an important part of our daily diet. Whether it be beef, lamb, pork or chicken, it is important to know the basics of creating the most flavour possible. Marinades seem to be the first and foremost in people’s minds when it comes to creating flavour in cooked meats. Although they do create flavour, they are also important in making a cut of meat more tender. The best marinades are made of from the simplest ingredients that you have in your home already. Please don’t rely on the packages of powder you find at the supermarkets. Marinades are made up from a base, and acid, flavourful ingredients, and salt. The base of a marinade is usually oil, as this will aid in the cooking process. An acid such as vinegar, wine, or lemon juice is added to break down the tougher proteins found in the meat. Red meats, depending on their cuts, are the toughest and are better to marinate from one hour up to 24 hours. Chicken and pork proteins are much more delicate and are more preferably marinated for no longer than four to six hours. Over marinated chicken will actually start to

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13 become tough. The flavour combinations that can be added to a marinade are literally endless. Crushed garlic, herbs, spices, and condiments, are just a few. Be creative! Don’t forget the salt as it is crucial to assist in the marinade penetrating the meat thoroughly. Flavour creation does not only exist by marinating. Searing meats, marinated or not, is very important. There is usually no cooking method that should exempt one from searing meat first. This develops a crust that will carry flavour all the way through to the finished dish one is preparing. Stew, for example, has a more developed beef flavour when the stew meat pieces are browned prior to the addition of other ingredients. Many presume searing seals the juices inside the meat. This, however, is incorrect as no amount of searing can prevent the loss of moisture. The flavour in the crust development can be enhanced even further by the addition of seasoning. You may want to add salt and pepper to the meat prior to searing. This simple seasoning will then become part of the meat’s outer shell. Applying dry rubs, consisting of a mixture of many different spices, prior to searing is popular for adding a complexity of flavours. Searing should be done at a high temperature with a small amount of oil that is suitable for high temperatures, such as grape seed oil, rice bran oil, or even canola or vegetable oil in a pinch. Do not crowd the pan or surface area, as this will decrease the temperature and cause the meat to simmer in its juices rather than caramelize. Searing also creates “browned bits” (called fond) on the bottom of the pan. Fond will also add depth in the flavour to a sauce being created. To achieve this, add a liquid, such as wine or stock, to the pan and loosen these bits with a

Outta My Mind – St. Gabriel School I looked back at my article I wrote about this time last year . . . I liked it, so I am going to shamefully quote myself. This was in reference to Education Week, and this is what I wrote: “Student success is never a solitary process. Only through the dedication of professional staff, support staff, parents, community partners and students themselves do our students meet with success. It is a group effort, and so should it be when we celebrate student success. “For members within our communities that do not have direct contact with education, Education Week is a small tap on the shoulder reminding them not to forget the important work being done in schools. And so on behalf of the staff and students of St. Gabriel School I would like to thank all who, in

their own way, celebrated with us.” I also commented that every week is Education Week in schools because of all the work that is done to support and celebrate student success. This week is Education Week in Saskatchewan and we as a school will acknowledge it with our annual Scholastics Book Fair and our Family Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, October 23. Here is an example that I feel illustrates my belief that every week is EducationWeek. As I write this we have completed 33 contact days that have helped us provide extra opportunities for student learning and engagement. I think that is quite impressive. My reﬂection on this year’s Education Week actually began on Thursday, Oct. 9. It was

over lunch that I had the opportunity to speak to many retired teachers, and/or their spouses at the areas retired teachers’ association. I would like to thank Ron Scott for the invitation. Several things struck me. I began my Biggar career in 1991, when many of those present for lunch were teaching for the Biggar School Division. The goals for teachers have always been the same – support student learning, and help prepare them for life outside of school. However, the supports available to students have increased exponentially in the last 20 years. For some of those teachers who were near the end of their teaching careers in 1991, they might hardly recognize the teachinglearning process. So this year as I personally celebrate Education Week

Rick Garchinski poses with several members of the Biggar Area Retired Teachers Association luncheon held on Thursday, Oct. 9. He had the opportunity to share with his audience information about St. Gabriel School, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and initiatives taking place in his school and division.

I repeat my words used at that lunch. I would like to take all those teachers who came before me that shared their many gifts and talents with the students and families of Biggar and area. It is through their hard work and dedication, and others throughout Saskatchewan that has made the Education system in Saskatchewan the envy of many. Have a great Education Week!

wooden spoon – just make sure the pan is not too hot and there is very little residual oil left in the pan. Use this liquid as a part of the sauce, or reduce it further to become a sauce of its own – I will always add a splash of whipping cream for better colour and consistency. The reduction process of these liquids will cause water to evaporate thus concentrating the flavours and creating a desired sause consistency. Taste and adjust the sauce as necessary prior to serving. Furthermore I cannot end this column without mentioning the benefit of cooking over charcoal. Lump charcoal is one of the oldest known forms of cooking fuel to mankind. I am not talking about manmade square briquettes here, just natural lump charcoal (basically chunks of wood that are burnt in a silo with very little or no oxygen). The flavour complexity lump charcoal adds to meat, vegetables, and other food is unparalleled to anything else and simply switching to lump charcoal from your usual choice of gas or propane as your grilling fuel will bring your food to a new level. Happy cooking! Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary instructor and Cookbook Author. Visit him at www.chefdez.com; write to him at dez@chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26: Biggar United Church Fall Supper, 5 - 7 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. Adults, $15; children 6 - 11, $8; 5 and under FREE. Take-Out meals, $15… to order, until Sunday noon call 306-948-2280 and leave message; after Sunday noon call Community Hall, 306-948-3703. 39c5 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26: Monarch Multiple 4H Registration Night, 6 p.m. at Top of the Rink, Jubilee Stadium, Biggar. Open to ages 6 - 21. Current projects include Bee, Light Horse, Outdoor Adventure and Hunting and Trapping. Reg. Fee, $100 per member. We will be holding our 4H member Hallowe’en Party on registration night as well, so come in costume and bring treats to share. For more information, contact Lisa Haynes at 306951-7350 42c2 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 4 - 6 p.m. and MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 6 - 8 p.m.: Auditions for New Creation Community Players production of “The Addams Family” at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Enter through the Bielby Hall, back of theatre. Ages 15 and up. Accompanist provided. 41c3

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22: Upcoming Trade Fair Event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. Biggar home-based businesses features 20 vendors. 41p4

Invitations Biggar Museum & Gallery invites you to donate any new or handmade gifts, toys, certificates for food items or services for the Annual Christmas Magic fundraiser event. Any donation that sells for $10 or more is issued a tax receipt. Call 306-9483451 by Friday, October 24. Thank you for your support! 41c3

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PEIFFER, Elaine: In loving memory, January 2, 1950 - October 28, 2008 “So many things have happened Since you were called away So many things to share with you Had you been able to stay. Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way Though absent, you are always near Still missed, loved and always dear.” Lovingly remembered by Garnet, Kyle, Melanie, Lisa, and families 43c1 HICKSON, Richard: In loving memory, who passed away October 24, 2011 “God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So he put His arms around you And whisper, “Come to me.” With tearful eyes we watched you As you slowly slipped away And though we loved you dearly We couldn’t make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating Your tired hands put to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.” It’s been three years, and not a day goes by that we don’t think of you and miss you… Love Jean, Marnee, and Shannon, and families 43p1

Wanted Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Landfill OR contact Quentin Sittler at 306-6582132 tfn Main Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 306-948-1773 or 306-948-5393. Pickup available. tfn

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Cell: 306-221-6888

R.M.T. (NHPC member) Located @ New Beginnings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGAR

“Putting PERSONAL back into ﬁtness training!” Wayne Baldwin, PFT, CPTA, CNHC

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss, body sculpting, strength training.

Offering… One-on-One Rehab & Therapy Sessions

• ‘Ideal Protein’ Weight Loss • ‘Slender You’ Figure Salon Weight Loss Coach Anne G. Livingston 317 Main St., Biggar

306-948-7274

* Limited Memberships available to fully equipped Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room Gift Certiﬁcates available

DENTAL

ACCOUNTING

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN Dentist

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING SERVICES

115 - 1st Avenue West 1 Rosetown, Sask.

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone:306.882.2123 Emergency (after hours) 306.882.2006

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.

Kirk Ewen Doctor of Optometry

BUSSE LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Barristers & Solicitors

- together with -

Roofing

MADGE ROOFING INC. “Setting a Higher Standard” ¬New Construction ¬Re-roofs ¬Torch-on ¬Tile ¬Metal ¬Asphalt ¬All repairs ¬Shakes ¬Inspections We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On Insurance Excellent Local References For a FREE estimate please call… 306-948-5453

Hair Salons Christina Prpick of

Mane Essence Hair Salon

• Taking appointments Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays. (Saturday and evenings on request) Contact Christina @

306-948-2712 PHOTOGRAPHY

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

This space in this directory is available for only $161.20 plus gst… one column x 2 inches for 26-week prepaid commitment

Photos by Jocelyn Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Photography Biggar, Sask.

www.photosbyjocelyn.com

306-948-2814

Fitness Centre Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss 30-minute Circuit Personal Training Fitness Classes

…owned and operated by Brett Barber

102 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

306.948.2208

Perdue Massage & Acupuncture Clinic Registered Massage Therapist (MTAS)

Phone or Text:

306321-4991 Website: www.perdue massageclinic.com www.facebook.com/ perduemassageclinic

(regular price is $20.16 per week = $524.16 plus gst)

Stuart A. Busse, QC Larry A. Kirk, LL.B. 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

306-948-3346 …serving your community since 1972

Roe & Peszko is a full service law ofﬁce that practices… ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Criminal Law Commercial Law Family Law Real Estate Law Wills and Estate Law and our lawyers, William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko Lisa Watson Sophie Ferré look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

223 Main Street Biggar Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

306-948-2183 Email: ddolack@sasktel.net Website: www.hrblock.ca

CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Ph: 306-948-4430 or 306-948-4460 rod.campbell@sasktel.net 122 Main St., Biggar, SK

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

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311

Financial Planning Estate Planning Life Insurance 222 Main Street 306 948 5377

info@twhÀnancial.ca www.twhÀnancial.ca

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INVESTMENTS For all your investment needs, Visit…

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Lyndsey Poole

Investment Advisor Credential Securities Inc.

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Wealth Consultant Credential Asset Management Inc.

Pamela Eaton Mutual Fund Investment Specialist Credential Asset Management Inc.

Place a CLASSIFIED by phone

Call 306-948-3344

Phone: 306-948-5133

• Bookkeeping • Tax Returns • Financial Statements

Phone… 306-948-2548

LEGAL SERVICES

P. O. Box 1480 Biggar, Sask.

OPTOMETRISTS

Where you can feel right at home! Cell… 306-948-8048

201B-2nd Ave. West

306-948-3408

Visit us @ 114- 2nd Ave. W., Biggar

Call Making Biggar Smaller!

Garry A. Faye Chartered Accountant Notary Public

For FAX service,

306-948-3344

see us at The Independent, 122 Main Street, Biggar

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Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352 Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

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SERVICES

Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung, ¾ Auto & Home Insurance ¾ Farm & Commercial Insurance ¾ Health & Travel Insurance ¾ Life Insurance & Investments ¾ Farm Succession & Estate Planning ¾ Notary Publics Landis Of¿ce Hours: Biggar Of¿ce Hours…

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

304 Main St., Biggar Phone: 306-948-2204 Toll Free: 1-855-948-2204 Website: www.biggarinsurance.ca Email: biggar@biggarinsurance.ca

100 - 2nd Ave. W., Landis Phone: 306-658-2044 Toll Free: 1-855-658-2044 Website: www.landisinsurance.ca Email: landis@landisinsurance.ca

“We’ll getcha covered”

Contact us for all your insurance and Ànancial services 306-948-3926 …located in the Professional Building 223 Main St., Biggar

FOR RENT BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY Housing for families and seniors Rent based on income

M & N RE-

REAL ESTATE

WARNING

SERVICES

INSURANCE

Call: 306-948-2101

LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Yamaha Audio Dealer; and Your authorized

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE 216 Main St., Biggar

306-

948-3955

BUSINESS OWNERS… Do NOT call for Computer and Network Support without READING this… Not all computer consultants are CREATED EQUAL! The question is who can you TRUST! To HELP you select the right support company, download our FREE copy of Advisory Guide “19 Questions You Need to Ask” from www.burntorangesolutions.com/biggar We specialize in supporting Rural Businesses with 5-60 PCs with a 1-HOUR RESPONSE GUARANTEED. Projects completed on TIME and BUDGET-ALWAYS New Clients your Àrst 1 HOUR is FREE if you mention this ADVERTISMENT

Burnt Orange Solutions

MONARCH MEATS

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

222 Main St., Biggar

1-866-664-5227

Rebel Landscaping 306-948-2879, evenings 306-948-7207, daytime Ed Kolenosky

• sides of Beef available

SEED CLEANING

Saskatoon - Biggar Oﬃce DUANE NEUFELDT 403 Main St., Biggar

Licensed For: • Residential • Acreage • Farm

306-948-8055 Fax: 306-948-2763 www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Proud sponsor of Children’s Wish Foundation

306-948-3384

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED CLEANING Custom Cleaning of H.R.S. & C.P. S. Wheat

Phone: 306-948-5678

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

A Sign of

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

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

306-948-5052

306- 948-2807 or 948-5609 948-5394

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

HammondRealty.ca Tim Hammond Broker/Owner, BSA, P.Ag.

SERVICES

Jerry Muc Phone: 306-948-2958

t Delivery

Custom Embroidery

306-948-5052 Cell 306-948-7995 SoldByCari.ca

Cari Perih Residential Salesperson

The Country Clipper • All Breed Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory) • Natural health care for pets • Massage “Acupressure”

For appointments and inquiries, call

306-948-2091

• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

Judy Kahovec…

Call Anne @ 306-948-7274 greengables2@sasktel.net

Biggar Sand & Gravel rd

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

306-948-5052 Cell 306-948-4478 HammondRealty.ca Dave Molberg BSA

of The Battlefords Independently Owned and Operated

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

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 Web site: www.remaxbattlefords.com

CertiÀed Custom Picture Framer

Teams, Corporate and Personal Attire 306-882-4313, cell 306-831-7935

• trenching • trucking • water & sewer • sand & gravel • excavating OfÀce …

306-948-3312 sales@gvsigns.ca

Ask Abou

306-948-5699

Anne G. Livingston

113 - 3 Ave. W., Biggar

• Snow Removal • Fences •…and Laser Engraving • Promotional products much more (mugs, mousepad, etc)

“Your complete decal and signage shop”

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

Mon. - Thurs., 7 a.m. - 5 pm. 2 mi. N. on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi. E. on Golf Course Rd.

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

Qualilty!

Fax: Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

• Driveways • Concrete • Garage Pads • Pruning • Planting

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Bob Kobelsky

306-658-4474, Landis AGRICULTURE

306-948-5455 THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cliff Forsyth Box 736, Biggar

Phone: 306-948-5600

Email: tip@sasktel.net Box 40, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

GAS STATIONS

Perdue 5-Star Service - Under NEW Management Esso Full Service Gas Bar & Restaurant 306-237-4363 Open: Monday-Sunday • 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Holidays: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Faxing Photocopies Rubber Stamps Envelopes Letterheads Business Cards Receipts Invoices Statements Flyers Resumes Posters Menus Programs and Booklets Phamphlets Christmas letters File Folders

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Sticky Labels Address Labels Social Tickets Draw Tickets Calendars and Day Planners Presentations and more… Call us now for your FREE quote on all your printing needs. Phone:

306-948-3344

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1.877.979.7999 www.rosetownmainline.net

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Trying to pick up a coin . . . This student tries to pick up a coin with large plastic gloves which is an interactive way to demonstrate the effects of drugs and alcohol. The event called Talking to Youth Live (TTYL) is an interactive day to educate and create awareness in youth about alcohol and illegal drug use. The program is geared for students in Grades 7-9. The day also included learning activities such as Jeopardy, Snakes and Ladders, tug-o-war, and “What Am I?” game and an obstacle course. (Independent photo by Daryl Hasein)

Jeff Seidl was the winner of this month’s travel draw. Cindy Seidl won the $100. Presented by Amanda Carruthers. (Submitted photo)

October is Children’s Vision Month With the back-toschool frenzy coming to an end, many parents can turn their attention to other family matters such as extracurricular activities, school report cards and the allimportant eye exam. October is Children’s Vision Month serves as a reminder for parents to arrange an eye examination with a Doctor of Optometry.

Eighty per cent of learning is obtained through vision. Many parents may not be aware that undiagnosed vision problems can affect children’s learning and development, and prevent them from reaching their full potential. The need for awareness is real. One in four school-age children has a vision problem, and

the majority of problems have no easy-to-detect symptoms. This makes it impossible for parents to know if their child is the ‘one’. Vision conditions can manifest in school, socially and in play. By ensuring your child has healthy visual skills, you enable them to play, learn, socialize and fully experience everything live has to offer.

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