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Legionnaire of the Year named at Kamsack

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Members of the Kamsack branch of the Royal Canadian Legion celebrated the fact that they, “after a very long three years,” were able to return to enjoying an evening of fellowship while remembering fallen veterans on Remembrance Day.

Karen Tourangeau, Legion branch president, welcomed everyone to the banquet at the Legion Hall on Nov. 11 for the first time since the branch was forced “to close its doors due to the health crisis in the world that affected us here as well.”

During the banquet, a trumpet that had been played at Legion events for five decades and the bell that had been a part of the HMCS Kamsack corvette were presented to the Legion branch, and a Legionnaire of the Year was named.

Presenting the trumpet that had belonged to her late husband, Paul Ratushny, Margaret Ratushny, a long-time member of the Legion, thanked the group for honouring her husband and said that the trumpet, and playing it for Legion functions, had been a large part of her husband’s life.

Speaking on behalf of

the Hiawatha Chapter of the Eastern Star at Kamsack, Susan Bear explained how during the Second World War, the members of the Eastern Star had “adopted” the crew on board the HMCS Kamsack and provided them with supplies including treats, knitted items and a much-appreciated and rare washing machine. In thanks, when the corvette had been decommissioned, the crew arranged for the ship’s bell to be donated to the Eastern Star, which had custody of it.

But because the

Chapter was forced to close earlier this year, Bear said that arrangements were being made to transfer custody of the bell to the Legion branch, along with a plaque and navy cap.

Explaining that the Legionnaire of the Year award goes to a Legion member who sets an example of volunteer activities and helps run the Legion, Tourangeau announced that this year the recipient of the award was Karen Bodnaryk.

“There’s a lot of work that’s involved with maintaining the Legion, both inside and out,” Tourangeau said. “A lot of time and physical labour is required.

“Over the winter months she’s been attending to make sure the furnace is working and she knows who to call when something goes amiss,” she said of Bodnaryk. She’s been looking after the rentals and clean-ups and even has been cutting the grass.

After the banquet of roast beef and ham, with salad, vegetables, cabbage rolls and mashed potatoes was served and enjoyed, cadet F/Cpl. Macy Martinuik made a toast to the fallen soldiers and explained the significance of “the missing man table” set immediately in front of the speaker’s podium.

It is a small table set for one, symbolizing the isolation of the absent service member, Martinuik said. It contains a white tablecloth to symbolize the pure intentions of the service members who responded to the country’s call to arms.

It has a single rose in the vase symbolizing the blood that service members have shed in sacrifice and represents the family and friends who keep the faith while awaiting the return of the missing service members.

A red ribbon represents a love of country that inspired the service members to serve the country, she explained. A slice of lemon on the

bread plate represents the bitter fate of the missing, salt sprinkled on the bread plate symbolizes the tears shed by waiting families, an inverted glass represents the fact that the missing and fallen cannot partake, a lit candle symbolizes a light of hope that lives in hearts to illuminate the missing’s way home, and an empty chair represents the absence of the missing and fallen.

Tourangeau introduced the head table guests: Rev. Stephen and Betty Ruten; Mayor Nancy and Russell Brunt; Margaret Ratushny, and Susan and Doug Bear, and then toasts were made to “the King” and to Kari Lindsay, the piper, who had led the head table guests to their seats.

She thanked the cooks, cadets and cadet parents for having provided the meal.

Calling the event “a wonderful gathering,” Mayor Nancy Brunt said that she is missing not seeing many faces of those who have passed away or moved since the last time the Legion had gathered for a Remembrance Day banquet.

“We need to remember them, the fallen soldiers and those who returned from war but were never the same,” Brunt said, adding that she pleads that the cadets serving the meal might never see such a war as had been experienced.

The world is a scary place and people must remember the past and look to a future for a better way that includes being more positive, friendly and caring, she said, urging people to look across the table, say “let’s be friends and let’s take care of one another.

“In that way we may achieve peace for our children and grandchildren,” Brunt said. “May they never have to go to war.”

“I’m pleased this evening that we can come together again and give thanks and honour those who’ve fought for our

country and helped other countries when called upon,” Tourangeau said, explaining that she had seen firsthand the efforts of Canadian soldiers when she had gone to Amsterdam in 2014 and an elderly man had asked to shake her hand and say “thank you” with a tear in his eye.

She said that the man, probably in his 80s, had seen a tiny Canadian flag pin on her backpack and had made her realize that Canadian soldiers had been in the Netherlands and “one way or another, we’re all related to someone that fought in the war.

“When I visited the Canadian graves in Bénysur-Mer and Vimy, I was amazed that the graves were so well looked after,” she said, thanking the citizens for having looked after “our young men’s final resting place.

“That tiny Canadian

pin that I had placed on my bag might as well have been a 10 by 20 flag wrapped around me,” she said. “The flag has become the predominant and most recognizable national symbol of Canada.”

Tourangeau made mention of her Uncle George who had been a Prisoner of War during the Second World War and had died on Nov. 5, 1943 in Hong Kong.

He never came home to his wife, his mother and father, sisters and brothers, but every year the family posts his photo and wonders which family member he resembles the most.

Thanking Legion members “who show up in full support of our Legion,” Tourangeau urged persons wishing to join the Legion, which is “an awesome group,” to contact Diane Smutt.

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Among the speakers at the Remembrance Day banquet at Kamsack on Nov. 11 was Kamsack Mayor Nancy Brunt, who urged people to take care of one another so that a way of peace may be found.

On behalf of the Hiawatha Chapter of the Eastern Star, Susan Bear, right, presented the bell from the HMCS Kamsack to the Kamsack Legion. Accepting the bell, a plaque regarding the bell’s history and a Navy cap was Karen Tourangeau, Legion branch president.

In recognition of her outstanding work for the Kamsack branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, Karen Bodnaryk, right, was named the branch’s Legionnaire of the Year by Karen Tourangeau, branch president.

IN BRIEF

A total of 12 Canora Composite School student delegates attended the provincial SADD (Students Against Drinking and Driving) conference held in Saskatoon on October 21-23.

While there, the students discovered many new awareness ideas, and met with dignitaries and families who fully and wholeheartedly support their efforts, according to Shawna Leson, SADD advisor for CCS.

“They heard keynote/ guest speaker presentations, and of course, were rewarded with some entertainment and goodnatured fun,” said Leson. “Most importantly, they returned to CCS with some great ideas and ways to further get their message out to the student body and our community.”

Unfortunately, there were many students unable to attend that weekend due to scheduling conflicts but they will have the opportunity to get involved in numerous other related activities throughout the year.

“With the conference being cancelled the previous years, I wasn’t sure if we’d be able to go ahead with this year, so we only had a short time to prepare,” said Leson. “Even with short notice, it was great to see these 12 students make adjustments to their personal schedules in order to attend. Their sacrifices

do not go unnoticed. Most importantly, I received amazing compliments on their behaviour, and their questions and input into the conference. I am very proud of this group! They were actively engaged, asked the panel well thought out questions and represented our school and community extremely well.”

SADD maintains a clearly defined mission and purpose: Student Leaders Dedicated to Stopping Impaired Driving. The group’s purpose is to initiate, organize, encourage, and facilitate activities, events, and general behaviour that will prevent impaired driving acts, both directly and indirectly, in the following ways:

1. Promoting options to individuals who are impaired so that they will not drive impaired.

2. Educating the public about the legal, social,

health, and safety risks, associated with impaired driving.

3. Influence/initiate legislation and public policy in areas related to impaired driving.

4. Providing necessary training and education to volunteers who wish to facilitate the first three purposes.

“While most of the members’ efforts and influence take place outside of school activities, on weekends, and while out with their peers, they still can work together as a group/team and attend organized school activities like the SADD provincial conference,” continued Leson.

“Just as in years past, CCS SADD took the time to rake leaves and tidy up the Canora RCMP Detachment as a token of our appreciation for the valued partnership SADD has with the RCMP. CCS SADD welcomes the appointed RCMP liaison,

Const. Baily Potts. We look forward to working together.”

According to information from the saddsask. ca website, SADD was started in 1981 by an American high school teacher and hockey coach, Robert Anastas.

Anastas started SADD after two of his players were killed in separate driving collisions only two days apart. While supporting other students during the grieving process, he came to some important realizations. Because it was the young people and not the adults who were attending the parties, only the young people could intervene to protect their friends.

He saw that the most effective way to work on the issue of youth and drinking was for the students to take charge of themselves. It was also important to increase public awareness about

drinking and driving, and to involve the community in the solution.

Anastas travelled extensively with his message and SADD grew rapidly.

In Saskatchewan, SADD held its first provincial conference in 1988 and by the end of the 1987-88 school year had 50 registered chapters. Since then, more than 250 schools have established SADD chapters in Saskatchewan. Approximately 130 are active each year, accord-

ing to the website infor mation.

In 1997 SADD became incorporated as an independent non-profit organization with Aaron Schroeder becoming the first president of the independent SADD. The principle of students, not adults, carrying author ity in the organization became entrenched in the SADD constitution. This included numerous safeguards to prevent adults from overruling decisions made by the students.

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Members of the Canora Composite School chapter of SADD (Students Against Drinking and Driving) who attended the provincial conference held in Saskatoon on Oct. 21-23, from left, were: (back row) Tessa Prychak, Madison Dutchak, Shayna Leson, Natalie Kosar, Rhianna Stefanyshyn, Silver Nordin, Shiloh Leson; and (front) Claire Ruf, Chloe Doogan, Rhea Harper, Mya Dutchak and Theo Cuni.

CCS members of SADD once again made time to rake leaves and tidy up the Canora RCMP Detachment as a token of appreciation for the partnership SADD has with the RCMP.

The next couple of weeks are going to be big for Canadian rugby player Matt Klimchuk who grew up in Regina, getting his first taste of the sport in the provincial capital.

Klimchuk was recently named to Rugby Canada’s November Internationals Squad, so he dressed in Canada’s red jerseys against Netherlands Nov. 12, and is expected by be on the game day roster against Namibia Nov.19.

Klimchuk would earn his first international cap (appearance) for Canada as a second half replacement Saturday. Canada would top Netherlands 37-25.

“Of course it’s kind of what I’ve been working for the last bit of my life,” said the 20-year-old in a telephone interview from the Netherlands.

Klimchuk said getting the news he was on the squad was huge, adding he immediately needed to call his mom and dad with the news.

“They’re two big supporters of mine,” he said. Personally, it was just a moment of joy.

“I was just happy. It felt incredible. I was looking to get a look here,” he said, adding the national team really has been his

goal from the first time he hit a rugby pitch. “Ever since I first started playing I knew that this was going to be my goal.”

So just when and how does a boy growing up in Regina not only gravitate to rugby, but excels at the sport?

Klimchuk said as a youth he actually played a lot of sports soccer, some martial arts, then in high school took up football and wrestling.

Then he gave rugby a try and was hooked.

“It’s the dynamics of the game,” he said.

As a football player Klimchuk played offensive and defensive lines where the expectations are pretty well defined along rather narrow lines, protect or get the quarterback depending on which side of the line he was on.

Rugby is more diverse in what players get to do.

“Rugby is one of the

coolest sports,” said Klimchuk. “You are the quarterback, the kick returner, the wide receiver, the linebacker. You get to carry the ball. You get to make tackles.”

As a classic lineman in football the idea of being able “to get the ball and score touchdowns too,” was heady stuff, offered Klimchuk.

But, he was in Regina and that meant he was not exactly in a locale noted for rugby excellence.

“Canada’s a big country and there are rugby hotspots,” said Klimchuk, adding there are some good club teams on the Prairies, but the best rugby tends to be played on the west coast.

Klimchuk said if a rugby player is looking to achieve the top levels of the sport in Canada “it’s really tough to stay on the Prairies.”

So, in high school

Klimchuk made the decision to pursue his dream away from Regina.

“I left Regina in Grade 11,” he said.

Regina’s Klimchuk earns first rugby cap for Canada CALVIN DANIELS Sports

His suitcases packed he headed west to finish his schooling in Victoria where he could also hone his rugby skills under the tutelage of coach Ian Hyde-Lay.

The move worked in the sense Klimchuk has now got a chance to show what he can do on an international rugby pitch. It’s a key step, he realizes.

“To be a good international rugby player you’ve got to play international rugby,” he said.

As it happens right now there are likely opportunities for a young player like Klimchuk which would not always exist. The men’s team has scuffled of late, failing to qualify for the world championship tourney for the first time. It’s likely there will be a new look to the squad moving forward as a result.

“There’s no question there’s been a bit of a struggle the past two years,” said Klimchuk, adding younger players are definitely getting attention from national team head coach Kingsley Jones. “. . . We’re getting these internation-

al looks.”

So when Klimchuk self analyzes his game what does he feel he brings to the pitch for Team Canada?

“Being from the Prairies and Regina, I like to think I play fast, skillful rugby, and I pride myself on some of the athleticism that I have,” he said.

Also being a Prairie boy, Klimchuk said he tries to bring a level of

physicality to the pitch, in concert with a high level of relentlessness.

But, in the upcoming games it will be import ant to just play solid, mis take-free rugby.

“I just want to do my role,” he said, add ing rugby is very much a game where each player is a cog in a machine, and if all 15 cogs are doing what they are supposed to they can win games.

Ducks Unlimited banquet and auction held at Sturgis

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Ducks Unlimited Canada hosted its annual East Central Flyway fall banquet and fundraising auction on Nov. 4 at the Sturgis Community Hall with many raffles, and silent and live auction prizes.

Travis Behning of Regina, fundraising manager for Ducks Unlimited, welcomed everyone to a fun night of games and fundraising.

“The goal and focus for tonight is to raise funds and awareness for conservation of wetlands, water, wildlife and the ecosystem,” Behning said. “The Ducks Unlimited mission is to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl.

“These habitats benefit other wildlife, people and our environment,” he said. “We partner with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to get our work done so we can connect people to nature and make a healthier world for future genera-

tions. Volunteer support is what makes Ducks Unlimited such a success. Last year, Sturgis’s event was the best fall banquet with raising the highest amount in history. All funds raised completely stay in the province and are used to help fund local organizations,” said Behning.

Charlotte Chernyk catered the banquet and proceeds from the bar were allotted towards Sturgis Minor Ball. Karla Gervais (Ukrainetz

Auction- Karla’s Auction) was the auctioneer for the live auction portion of the evening.

The evening featured fun raffles and games including: plinko, poker darts, ax throwing, Hi-Lo corn hole, shooter raffle, big 3 and head/tails raffle.

The high-flyer auction featured 15 shoulder bags being auctioned off and the winner received his or her choice of one of the following items: a houseboat package at

Tobin Lake, an Elk Ridge Resort Golf and Lodge package for the Banjo Bowl, and a vision travel voucher or a gun and scope banner.

The 2022 Ducks Unlimited committee members are: Carla and Perry Keller, Kristen and Conrad Peterson, Jean Babiuk, Craig Folk, Kim and Derek Ryczak, Brooke Keller, Brayden Ganson, Justin Keller, Ashley Ward, Andrea Tonn, Levi Soltys, Tammy Wenc, Cory Babiuk, Shae Peterson and Drea Beblow.

“Ducks Unlimited have been working hard for 80 years to save Canada’s wetlands. These sloughs, ponds, marshes and bogs play a critical role in maintaining the health of our environment, our economy and our lifestyle. Wetlands are one of the most important ecosystems on the planet, but up to 70 per cent of wetlands have been lost in settled areas of Canada. More are lost every day,” said Behning.

Our mission is to conserve, restore and

manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl, stated the Ducks Unlimited website. These habitats benefit other wildlife, people and our environment. We partner with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to get our work done so we can connect people to nature and make a healthier world for future generations.

Since 1938, we’ve completed more than 11,890 projects and conserved, restored and positively influenced more than 163.5 million acres of habitat. Despite our progress, wetlands continue to be lost at an alarming rate. Conserving wetlands and other natural habitats across North America is a challenge. That’s why we bring together a number of approaches to get it done efficiently and effectively. We conserve, restore and manage wetlands and grasslands to benefit waterfowl, wildlife and people. Our goal is to ensure abundant wetlands and waterfowl for generations to

come while improving Canadian lives. Waterfowl are migratory. That’s why our conservation efforts impact diverse areas across the entire country—including your community. said the website.

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Conrad Peterson, left, chairperson of the Ducks Unlimited East Central Flyway Committee and volunteers in Sturgis welcomed Travis Behning, fundraiser manager for Ducks Unlimited to the annual Sturgis fall banquet and fundraiser evening.

The Yorkton Junior Terriers are celebrating 50 years in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League this season.

To mark the milestone Yorkton This Week is digging into its archives and pulling out a random Terrier-related article from the past five decades of reporting on the team, and will be running one each week, just as it originally appeared.

This feature will appear weekly over the entire season in the pages of The Marketplace.

Week #9 comes from May 8, 1999.

Call them the top guns of hockey – the snipers of the ice. Every team has one, the go-to guy when the game is on the line. He’s the player that shows up on the score sheet almost every night. A goal or two here, an assist there. At the end of the day they are the team’s leading scorer.

The five teams taking part in this week’s Royal Bank Cup tournament all have them, and they all have a somewhat similar view of what makes them successful on the ice.

Hard work and having fun are the keys, said

Calvin Watson who led the Estevan Bruins in scoring this season with 23 goals and 71 points.

“I always come to have fun every night. If you’re having fun, the bounces will go your way,” he said.

And hard work is obvious, said Watson, who added as a leading scorer he usually faces the challenge of tight

checking every night.

“For sure it’s a lot harder to get scoring chances because the other team is checking you close,” he said.

So Watson offers a gem of advice for young players.

“When you go out there, work hard every shift and you’ll get rewarded,” he said.

Lanny Gare popped in 46 goals and 111 points to lead the Vernon Vipers this season. The 20-yearold Gare, who heads to the University of New Hampshire in the fall, says he at least feels pressure to carry some of the load for his team in big games such as the playoffs and RBC.

“Obviously, if you’re the leading scorer throughout the year there’s a lot of expectations in the playoffs. But you realize that and pick up your game a bit for the playoffs,” he said.

Kyle Amyotte led the Bramalea Blues in scoring this season with 43 goals and 115 points. Asked if those numbers equalled more pressure to perform in a tournament like the RBC, he said no, because hockey is still ultimately a team sport.

“It’s a team thing that we’re here. Obviously I would like to get some points, but its whatever will help the team,” he said.

Trevor Weisgerber, the leading scorer for the Yorkton Terriers –41 goals and 105 points – agreed there is a little more pressure, but he too bowed to the Importance of the team over individual stats.

“You’re out to do well – everybody is out to do well – but it’s more of a team thing,” he said. “If you’re chipping in that’s fine, but as long as the team is doing well that’s the main factor.”

As for a philosophy

that might come with scoring, none of the snipers has a particularly intricate take on what they do on the ice.

“Just get the puck to the net,” theorized Amyotte. “I don’t really know how I do it, I just do.”

Often it comes down to confidence, said Watson.

“If you’re not playing with any confidence it’s harder to score. When you get on a roll you’re shooting the puck without even thinking,” he said.

Hard work is nothing new to Willy Hubloo, the leading scorer of the Charlottetown Abbies with 45 goals and 75 points. In Hubloo’s case the hard work came by learning the game on his own in his home community of Kuujjuaq, Que., where the Inuit player first donned skates.

“I started playing when I was 11,” he said.

“Back home I just practiced my individual skills and watched the NHL lots. That helped me too.”

The work paid off and three years ago Hubloo began playing his first organized hockey, with the Abbies.

“I’ve been playing junior hockey for three years and this season has been the best one of my three years – I just happened to score a couple of goals,” he said.

Amyotte does suggest whatever prowess a sniper might have; it tends to come from within naturally.

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Winter car care tips

On top of investing in a pre-winter vehicle inspection, it’s important to make time for cold-season car care. To prolong your vehicle’s lifespan and ensure safe driving, make sure you perform the following tasks.

1. Wash your vehicle regularly

To remove calcium, prevent corrosion and avoid premature wear and tear, clean your car often.

2. Use the defrost function

If you remove ice from windshield wiper blades with an ice scraper, it can damage the rubber. Also, you should never pour hot water on your wipers because it may crack your windshield. Instead, use your car’s defrost function to melt ice gradually.

3. Allow the engine to warm up

To prevent wear and tear on your engine’s moving parts in winter, warm up the oil and other lubricants before

driving.

4. Check the tire pressure

Cold temperatures can cause tire pressure to drop, and driving on underinflated tires is a safety hazard. To prevent accidents, keep your tires inflated.

5. Top up your fuel tank

To prevent condensation from forming on the inside of your gas tank when it’s cold out, you should keep it relatively full. If moisture makes its way into the fuel lines, you may have trouble starting your car.

6. Check the washer fluid

Using your windshield

wipers without washer fluid can wear out the rubber or scratch your windshield. Always keep washer fluid levels high, and keep a spare jug of it in your trunk.

7. Keep your wipers down

Lifting your wiper blades off your windshield when your car is parked has more drawbacks than benefits. Over time, it can damage the springs in the wiper arms and make them less effective.

If you’re concerned about the condition of your vehicle, make an appointment with your local mechanic.

OF YOU!

8 things to check on your car for winter

Do you want to ensure you’ll stay safe on the road this winter? To guarantee your car is up to the task, here are eight components you should inspect.

1. Belts and hoses Make sure there aren’t any bulges, cracks or leaks in your belts and hoses. Cold weather will worsen these issues.

2. Headlights Verify that your headlights work, and replace any burnt-out bulbs. Also, to increase your visibility on the road, consider polishing them.

3. Block heater Use a multimeter to ensure your block heater is working properly. You should also inspect the power cord and plug for damage.

4. Alternator and battery Verify that your alternator and battery are in good working condition. Otherwise, you could

put undue stress on your car’s electrical system.

5. Windshield wipers Replace your windshield wipers if they show signs of wear or were purchased more than a year ago. This will maximize their effectiveness.

6. Floor mats Inspect your rubber floor mats for holes and cracks. Replace them if necessary.

7. Windshield washer fluid

Use windshield washer fluid that can withstand winter temperatures. This will prevent it from freezing and damaging the lines.

8. Heating system

Check to see if your heating system is working. Also, ensure the defrost function is fully operational.

For repairs or a professional inspection, bring your vehicle to a local mechanic.

Criteria for selecting a snow brush

If your current snow brush has seen better days, or you’re buying your first one for a new car, keep these five criteria in mind when shopping for this must have accessory.

1. Size

If you’re short or your vehicle is particularly wide or tall, choose a telescopic snow brush to easily clean hard-to-reach places.

2. Scraper

Instead of purchasing a separate ice scraper and brush, look for a model with a brush and ice scraper on opposite ends.

3. Brush

Although effective, bristle bru-

shes can damage your vehicle’s paint. Instead, look for a brush with flexible foam strips or a soft squeegee.

4. Handling

If you choose a telescopic snow brush or one with a rotating end, test it first to ensure the mechanisms won’t jam.

5. Sturdiness

Winter can be hard on snow brushes, especially in icy conditions. Select a quality model that will last a few winters, so you don’t have to replace it prematurely.

To find your new snow brush, visit your local automotive store.

Why winter car care matters

Winter can wreak havoc on your car. Here’s why a professional tune-up is important for your vehicle at this time of year.

Climatic conditions

When temperatures drop below freezing, your car can be affected. Among other potential issues, vehicle fluids can freeze and damage the engine. Plus, if the gas tank is almost

empty, condensation can form inside it and affect your car’s performance. Furthermore, the battery’s capacity to provide power can be obstructed by the cold.

De-icing chemicals

On top of the difficulties caused by frosty temperatures, exposing your car to de-icers can be problematic. Road salts in particular are corrosive

and can damage your vehicle’s exterior components.

Treacherous roadways

If your vehicle isn’t mechanically sound enough to face winter road conditions, you’re more likely to get into a car accident. Operational brakes are a must, and tires with sufficient tread are just as critical.

Your headlights and taillights should

also be in good working order. Afterall, the ability to see and be seen on the road, especially in blustery conditions, will help keep you safe. Likewise, functional windshield wipers will ensure you can see sufficiently during winter storms.

To stay safe on the road this season, make sure your vehicle is professionally inspected and maintained.

If the temperature suddenly plunges, it can cause the doors and locks on your vehicle to freeze. Here are some tips to help prevent this from happening to your car.

How to prevent car doors and locks from freezing De-icing

Doors

Are the rubber seals around your doors cracked and worn? If so, replace them. You should also apply a rubber seal protectant to keep the material pliable. In addition, it’s best to avoid washing your vehicle in cold weather and always dry it well. In extreme cold,

cover your car with a tarp or close the door on a garbage bag to separate it from the chassis.

Locks

Grease your locks with a liquid lubricant or glycerin. Avoid using WD-40, however, as it can clog your locks. It’s also a good idea to keep a bottle of deicer in your purse or coat pocket.

To avoid getting locked out of your vehicle in winter, make sure to prepare it for ice, snow and freezing temperatures.

doors and locks

If you need to de-ice a car door, you’ll need to apply pressure to the door or use a scraper to remove the ice. Next, use warm water, a commercial de-icer, an alcohol-based windshield washer fluid or a very small amount of isopropyl alcohol on the seals.

To de-ice door locks, warm up your key and leave it in the lock for a few moments to melt the ice before turning it. You can also use a liquid lubricant or hairdryer.

Fantasy football fun winter diversion

So as noted a few weeks back our little Meeple Guild has started a couple of local initiatives in Yorkton involving games and we are happy to now report things are going rather well.

Our Tuesday night board gaming at the Yorkton Public Library is attracting about 10 people a week, and while that is certainly not a huge number when we had the idea we wondered if we might be sitting there alone.

And the better news there have been new faces each week, so we are hopeful one night everyone shows up and the numbers get bigger.

The challenge of course is finding games that appeal to a rather diverse group, but so far it seems to be going well and this week we got King’s Cribbage, Dvonn, Battle Sheep and Wizard Thieves to the tables.

This is an idea that

would be great in most libraries if there is a source of multiple games.

Our second endeavour is Blood Bowl at Tapps Sports Lounge & Grill every second Sunday.

Last week we had a fine turn out with some veteran players coming out to play and watch, and one new player, who got in his first Blood Bowl game.

That is really what the Sundays are all about, at least leading up to Christmas; for new players to come out and test drive this classic fantasy football game.

Blood Bowl, for those wondering, dates back to 1986, and since then there have been a couple of rules updates – which is very typical of miniature games. There is a need over time to tweak particular player powers as gamers find ways to use certain skills and abilities to unfair advantage in game play.

But, at the heart of the

game, you are in charge of a fantasy football team, and you hit the pitch to score touchdowns by grabbing the ball, running with it, or passing it and letting the catcher take off to the goal line.

In its purest form Blood Bowl can be a very tactical run/pass/run representation of football, and certain teams among the many allowed, excel at that sort of game, Skaven (rats), wood elves, and lizardmen among those.

But this is fantasy football, and there is another aspect to it. Other teams are very much about bashing and bludgeoning the opposition to send them to the injury reserve box, or potentially the morgue. Orcs and ogres and others are the

bashy brute type teams. Mix in a few trolls and tree men and there can be a lot of calls for an apothecary – if you can afford one.

The game rises to a new level with league play, as catching a pass or scoring a touchdown earn the player on the pitch. Earn enough points and you can trade them for new skills, and suddenly players get better at the game.

That’s the Meeple Guild hope for the new year -- to run a league –although we will always welcome and teach newcomers to the game too.

As a long time Dungeons & Dragons role playing gamer BB was really a natural progression and I do still enjoy the game, although I only

own two official minis teams. Oh yes a team is rather low cost at about $55, but you will have to glue them together –think tiny models – and they can be painted not that we require that for our league.

As noted BB is a classic, and it was the first of a cornucopia of fantasy football – or maybe more accurately sport games. Among the offerings are Dreadball, Kaosball, Elf Ball and Guild Ball. Some of the newcomers are even better than BB in some aspects – at least to this writer’s mind.

Guild Ball, which has a more soccer feel, has

far better sculpts, but the company ‘cheaped’ out on the plastic used late in production, and the brittle stuff breaks on a heavy breath. And then the company abandoned the game.

Dreadball is a bit more like basketball, but earns big points on many varied teams, on board score options, multiple boards and rule sets for play, but the game is hard to get here, so BB still tops the list for most.

So if you are curious head over to Tapps and take a look. We meet again Nov. 20, Dec. 11 and 18.

Invasive species framework released

The Ministries of Environment and Agriculture have released the Invasive Species Framework to help manage the threat and impact of invasive species in Saskatchewan, such as purple loosestrife, zebra mussels and mountain pine beetles.

Developed with the help of partners inside and outside of government, the framework outlines a province-wide approach to managing invasive species. It ensures that all provincial invasive species prevention and management efforts are aligned, and establishes a foundation for future strategies, programs and committees.

“In Saskatchewan we enjoy an

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abundance of natural resources, but invasive species create significant risks to our ecosystem,” Environment Minister Dana Skoropad said. “The Invasive Species Framework will be key to helping us achieve the goals related to agriculture, forestry and tourism in the Saskatchewan Growth Plan, as well as protect our environment for future generations.”

The framework focuses on four key pillars:

• Prevent Entry of invasive species through education, legislation and surveillance.

• Prevent Establishment of invasive species through early detection and rapid response.

al,” he said. “You’ve just got to know where to be at the right time.”

In Amyotte’s case a good set of legs helps. The 20-year-old, who is exploring college options with a couple of different American colleges for next year.

“That’s what everybody says, I have a lot of speed … and I have good vision, I see what foes are on the ice,” he said.

“It’s just natural,” echoed Weisgerber, adding on a given shift he never knows what he might do. “It’s all what comes up when you’re out there.”

As for teaching the skill, Weisgerber said, “maybe you can shoot the puck a little bit more, but it’s just natural.”

Gare agrees with the natural aspect of the art of scoring, even though he counts himself a late bloomer as a sniper.

“It wasn’t until my second year of midget that the puck really started going in,” he said.

“I think it’s more skill

• Respond to Establishment through containment and eradication.

• Adaptation to established invasive species, when removal is no longer practical, through management planning.

“Invasive species costs thousands of dollars in damage to crops and rangeland and can result in market access issues with our trading partners,” Agriculture Minister David Marit said. “This framework is important in protecting the agriculture sector.”

For more information on invasive species, please visit: saskatchewan.ca/invasive-species. — Submitted

I was just smaller. I have good hockey bloodlines. A lot of it’s just natural,” he said.

The bloodlines Gare refers to include uncle Danny Gare, who had a long National Hockey League career with the Buffalo Sabres; father Ernie Gare, a scout with the Boston Bruins; and uncle Morey Gare, a coach in the minor pros.

Amyotte added having line mates that he has played with for more than a season is a big plus too.

“you know where everyone is going to be. We work on that all year in practice,” he said.

Watson too credited his line mates as a key to his success.

“We’ve played together all year and we know where each other is (on the ice) without having to look,” he said.

The second saved by that knowledge is often all the edge a scorer needs to feather the path – a Watson favourite

since his assists usually double his goals – or to fire a shot on net.

Gare also admits talented wingers help him look good on the score sheet.

“Having Tyler Knight and Ryan Bayda, who are both off to college next season, made a huge difference for me,” he said.

“It helps to be with two guys that both see the ice really well.”

For Weisgerber it tends to be an even split in decisions on whether to pass or shoot, but he adds that decision often comes from who he is teamed with. This season Weisgerber said he has been fortunate having line mates that helped him eclipse the century mark in points.

“They helped out a lot this year. Devin (Rask) and Ryan (Brunel) are both talented hockey players and very skilled,” he said.

“You’re only as good as your line mates. You can’t do it all yourself.”

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Council adjusts waterpark pass options

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

More changes to the pass structure at the Access Communications Water Park in Yorkton are on the way.

At its regular meeting Monday Yorkton Council accepted unanimously an administration recommendation to implement a hybrid pass structure at the Water Park, where pay-per-use punch passes and monthly time-based passes are offered to all users.

In addition, a Senior rate on all City of Yorkton admissions and passes be reviewed as part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process currently underway.

“The benefit to the community for investing in seniors is that the more active they are, the more independent and healthy they can remain,” noted Taylor Morrison, Gallagher Centre General Manager in his presentation to Council.

The time-based passes will have some caveats attached, noted said Morrison.

For example, the passes rules will include;

— Taylor Morrison, Gallagher Centre General Manager

able. It cannot be used by anyone other than the pass holder,

• The pass holder must provide relevant personal information to create an account in order to purchase and use the pass,

• Monthly passes will be activated for 30 days per activation,

• If someone wants to purchase more than one Monthly pass, multiple monthly passes can be purchased for those

wanting more than one month, however since the Monthly pass is already provided at a discount, no further discount would be applied regardless of how many Monthly passes were purchased. This will ensure a minimum cost recovery in exchange for unlimited use.

There was a concern at the upfront cost of passes, in particular for seniors by Mayor Mitch Hippsley, who did note

Morrison’s report did suggest the potential to “tweak” passes a bit more in the future.

Morrison did suggest consideration could be given for a 20 per cent down payment of the total pass price. He added if the customer uses their 100 passes prior to the six-month period, payment in full would be required before purchasing the next set of 100 punch passes.

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Canadian Light Source begins major upgrade

SASKATOON – The Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan has begun a two-year project to replace its linear accelerator (LINAC), the device that speeds up electrons to produce a beam of light researchers use to study materials at a molecular or cellular level. This critical upgrade will ensure CLS continues to deliver high-quality, stable and reliable light to the over 1,000 scientists from across Canada and around the world who rely on the CLS for their innovative health, agriculture, the environment and advanced materials research.

“We’re very grateful for the continued investment by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and our other funding partners,” said Bill Matiko, CLS COO. “This upgrade will boost our ability to deliver a quality beam for our users and clients.”

The new state-of-theart linear accelerator will replace remaining infrastructure from the SK Accelerator Laboratory and the early days of the CLS, and will enhance the facility’s capabil-

ities by replacing the existing electron source, the radio frequency (RF) LINAC, and the energy compression cavity.

“This is a very exciting project for the CLS,” says Mark Boland, CLS Machine Director. “It will substantially improve reliability and will keep our facility competitive with the world’s best synchrotrons for the next decade and beyond.”

After a transparent and competitive procurement process, the contract to design, manufacture, and install the new components has been awarded to Research Instruments (RI), a German company that develops and manufactures high-performance components and systems, and provides solutions for scientific and industrial applications to customers around the globe.

The new equipment is expected to be delivered by the end of 2023, and in 2024 the CLS will begin a six-month long shutdown in order to remove the old LINAC, its electron source and associated operating systems, as well as connect the control, mechanical and electrical systems with the new equipment, and

install the system, under the direction and supervision of the vendor.

“Our priority is to complete this project as efficiently as possible to ensure minimal impact on our users’ research programs. We will make sure the CLS continues to be a vital component of Canada’s science landscape well into the future,” said Matiko.

The Canadian Light Source (CLS) is a national research facility of the University of Saskatchewan and one of the largest science projects in Canada’s history. More than 1,000 academic, government and industry scientists from around the world use the CLS every year in innovative health, agriculture, environment, and advanced materials research.

The Canada Foundation for Innovation, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the University of Saskatchewan fund CLS operations.

The benefit to the community for investing in seniors is that the more active they are, the more independent and healthy they can remain.

Starting a Fad - Part One

In 2007 Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman starred in the movie “The Bucket List”. Until then I hadn’t really considered the goals I’d like to accomplish before “kicking the bucket” but I did start such a list shortly thereafter.

I like lists. Always have. Nothing gives me a sense of achievement like stroking an item off a list once it’s completed. Whether it be a shopping list, a “to do” list or … a list of more long-term goals (hopefully) that may or may not fill a bucket, they can be handy to have.

In truth, I prefer short-term lists because I have little patience for waiting year upon year to arrive at a time I can scribble something out.

Therefore, I no longer have my originally written Bucket List but I do remember at least one item that remained on it before I threw it away. That item read, “Start a Fad”.

How full of themselves must someone be to have the audacity to not only think of that, but to write those words down? Well, this girl did but she finally wised up and chucked it when she realized her selfimportance ends with — herself.

But isn’t it strange how life surprises us sometimes when, where and how we least expect it?

When he was planning his funeral my father failed to decide on two things. One was what he wanted written on his tombstone. (Are they still called that? If not, I think they should be.) Not so unusually, it was decided that his picture, as well as his favourite bible

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verse, would be added under his name and dates on the front of the stone. Lastly, it was left for his children to make the momentous decision of whether or not to add his name to the bare BACK of the marble slab.

In our grief, none of us could recall whether any of the other stones in this particular cemetery had names written on their posteriors but we did remember that the orientation of said stones is a bit unusual in that the backside of every marker is the first thing you see when entering the graveyard. It was for this reason that my vote was YES. I also considered that for ease of location this may also come in handy, which is really a hoot because it’s not the largest of cemeteries. But, taking those things into account, and because my dad was a friendly extrovert, we decided that not only should his name be written on the back

but in large letters to boot. It just seemed to suit. Decision made.

A few weeks later, after his memory marble had been placed at the head of where he lay, we took a little jaunt to take a peek. It was then we noticed that no one else, or their families, had made that same decision but rather, in the sea of dark tombstones there was our one and only dad’s name screaming at us as we drove into the cemetery.

That was eight years ago. Fast forward to last month. My sister and I decided to visit our father’s grave again. We would’ve done this more often but he chose a place far from where either of us live and hey! It’s just his shell buried down there. Not him.

As we drove into the cemetery, my sister immediately commented, “Something looks different,” and as we started our short walk to his grave, we both saw it. Almost every tombstone now had a name etched into the back of it. Some were even in larger letters than our father’s, and many were much older than his, as well.

“Well, look at that,” my sister mused.

“We started a fad,” I added.

I’m sure, years ago, when I wrote the word “fad” on my bucket list, I was hoping for something more lofty than tombstone identification but I find myself wishing now that I had kept my first Bucket List. How ultimately satisfying would it be to make a swirling pen-stroke over that now!

Next time … the second thing he forgot and more!

Jazzing things up

Just under 200 people were in attendance for the All That Jazz Big Band show at the Painted Hand Casino Event Centre on the evening of Nov. 9. After three years without a big band show, the Yorkton All That Jazz Big Band showed their stuff featuring vocal soloists Adelle Sawatzy, Graham Gilmore and Craig Read. Instrumental soloists were captured in all sections and featured many fine local musicians. The 20-piece big band was primed did their stuff in proud style. They performed to a large enthusiastic crowd who enjoyed big band music from the 1940’s as a Tribute to the Veterans, including In the Mood, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Take the A Train, and Blue Skies to mention a few. The second half of the evening had more contemporary hits from Michael Buble, James Bond’s Skyfall, Blood Sweat, Stevie Wonder, Gerry Rafferty, Van Morrison, and Earth Wind & Fire. The finale had two trumpet players leading the audience in Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline!

As a special attraction, artist and trombone player Dean Printz shared his large murals of Glenn Miller, Diana Ross, Frank Sinatra, James Brown, and James Bond.

volunteer efforts

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Darlene Stakiw has been presented the City of Yorkton Certificate of Achievement.

The presentation

came Monday with the unanimous support of Yorkton Council at its regular meeting to accept the recommendation from the Civic Recognition Awards Committee.

“Our Civic Recognition

Awards Committee received a nomination for Ms. Darlene Stakiw to be awarded with the City of Yorkton – Certificate of Achievement earlier this Year,” explained Jessica Matsalla - City Clerk with the City at the meeting.

Matsalla said the committee was proud to recommend Stakiw for the award based on “her excellent and dedicated community service to Yorkton over many decades, and for her National recognition on

her volunteerism.”

As an example of her Stakiw’s efforts Matsalla noted that in October 2021, she received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (SMV) at Government House.

The SMV is a national award that recognizes the volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields.

It is the highest honour for volunteer services that an individual can receive within the Canadian Honours System.

“The eligibility for the Medal is any living Canadian citizen who has made unpaid, sustained and significant volunteer contributions to their community in Canada or abroad.

Darlene has tirelessly volunteered for organizations including Parkland Valley Sport, Culture and Recreation District, the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan, and has advocated for people dealing with mental health issues,” detailed Matsalla.

As for the Certificate of Achievement it was developed to provide the Mayor and City Council with a meaningful and enduring way to recognize citizens of extraordinary achievement. Yorkton residents who achieve international, national or provincial excellence in business, education, academics, science and technology, community service, the arts, or sports may be considered for this very special honour, said Matsalla.

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Chris Henderson set to play at PHC

By Tyson Off Staff Writer

YORKTON – The Yorkton Arts Council presents modern country artist, Chris Henderson, who is set to take the stage at the Painted Hand Casino Event Centre on Nov. 19.

“I’ve played in Yorkton many times over the years—it’s been a few years since I’ve been there—given everything that’s happened in the world,” said Henderson in an interview with Yorkton This Week, adding, “I’m looking forward to making a return to the casino.”

Henderson, who has played to thousands of people at the likes of Country Thunder in Craven, Dauphin’s Countryfest and Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, has seldom performed over the last two years due to the COVID-19 mandates that were in effect for places all over the world.

“It certainly threw a wrench into everything—I had released a new album in October of 2019—so in 2020 I had plans to be on the road a lot and I think I ended up cancelling a little over 70 shows when everything came down,” said Henderson of the fallout the pandemic had on his career.

“The first year really—it was just sort of recovery—I mean the world was sort of in a weird place at that point in 2020 and my father passed away early in the pandemic, so it really kind of shut down

my career for a while,” said Henderson.

After suffering through the pandemic and loss of his father, Henderson said he was feeling better in 2021.

“Once 2021 rolled around it felt like I was kind of getting

a chance to almost start over in some ways—not to say that I was starting over completely by any means—but when it came to new recordings and stuff like that I almost took a little bit of a different sound and a different approach and

I feel like my career has kind of evolved in the last couple years – in a good way,” said Henderson, noting his musical evolution was “sort of forced in that regard.”

“These days it’s certainly more exciting because we’re getting back to doing a lot more live shows and planning for this coming new year and it feels like finally, we’re getting back to normal,” said Henderson.

People who attend the show can expect to hear old and new songs alike.

“I’m looking forward to presenting some new material— but also kind of recovering a bunch of songs—I’ve got four albums that I’ve released over the years – I’m working on a fifth one right now, so I ended up going back and making sure there was at least one song from every album

“ ...I’m looking forward to kind of revisiting the songs that I’ve played and that I’ve recorded and released over the years,” said Henderson, adding, “I’ve had some great support in the community of Yorkton, so I feel like people will actually recognize [the songs] there.”

“Henderson’s blend of a modern country sound, with strong traditional roots has quickly helped him become one of Canada’s busiest Country Recording Artists. Since his debut album released in 2008, the former high school teach-

er has been touring the prairies and Canada relentlessly, and has released 16 singles to National radio,” read a biography from Henderson’s website.

Henderson said that not being able to tour during the pandemic took him back to teaching for a time.

“For the time being I’m on a contract—until the end of January—which might work out really well for me music-wise – because I might have time to prep for summer and then go nuts again,” said Henderson in regard to touring.

“I was very lucky...it was 2011 – I resigned from teaching...and went to doing music full time,” said Henderson, adding, “I was fortunate that I had a soft place to land when the pandemic came up and cancelled all my gigs – I applied and I’ve been working as an online school teacher for the last couple of years, but that might be coming to an end and hopefully so is all the pandemic changes in life.”

“I’m looking forward to playing a lot of tunes that will hopefully be familiar to folks but also presenting some new stuff and presenting a new lineup of my band – I’m working with some guys these days that are really talented and I’m excited for it.”

Chris Henderson plays at the Painted Hand Casino Event Centre on Nov. 19. For tickets, visit YorktonArts.ca.

Peppler earns softball honours

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Long-time Rhein Rocket Terry Peppler has been recognized by Softball Saskatchewan.

Peppler, who has managed, coached, played and volunteered for not just his hometown Rockets but for softball across the province was presented an outstanding service award recently at the provincial softball organization’s 2022 Awards Dinner.

“It’s pretty awesome,” said Peppler when asked about the award.

In the citation, Peppler’s long career –five decades – was noted, and his dedication “to keep growing the game.”

Softball started in Rhein school for Peppler, and then when only 14, or 15, he was sent out to centrefield in a game for the senior team playing at Madge Lake.

“It got in my blood and became a passion, and I can’t get rid of it,” he said.

So while hinting he might like to just coach these days, or maybe even sit in the stands with a bag of sunflower seeds and watch a few games, Peppler has kept playing, and not as a part time fill in.

Peppler at age 61, has been the Rocket’s main-

stay pitcher for years, including helping the team to its third straight Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League in 2022, being named playoff MVP in the process.

“I didn’t think I’d be pitching this long,” he said, adding he sort of expected son Brett to be

in the circle throwing, but when he moved for a job, Terry said someone had to throw to keep the team going. “. . . I didn’t want to leave the team high and dry.”

And Peppler is proud the Rockets are still playing.

“So many teams I’ve

played with (through the years) have shut down,” he said, adding “it’s awesome to keep the game going (in Rhein).”

So will he be back in 2023?

“I just keep going one year at a time. Hopefully I can be on the diamond in a coaching capacity at

least,” he said.

But, if the Rocket’s need a pitcher Peppler isn’t saying he won’t try it again. There are some young players moving up soon, including grandchildren and Dave Renkas’ 14-year-old son, a pitcher, and Peppler said he sure hopes the

team is still there when he’s ready, so he’ll do what he can to make it happen.

And besides the camaraderie of the team and the sport is really what matters, said Peppler.

“As long as I can keep the boys playing I will,” he said.

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Terry Peppler in action with the Rhein Rockets this summer.