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Local funeral home helps donate books to Family Resource Centre

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To address the needs of families grappling with loss, Wolkowski Funeral Home has stepped forward to sponsor a collection of books aimed at assisting children in understanding and coping with death and grief. The initiative, coordinated by the Family Resource Center in collaboration with the funeral home, aims to provide valuable resources to parents and family members seeking support in discussing these sensitive topics with children.

Under the guidance of Andrea Verigin, an eight-year veteran at the Family Resource Center, the project took shape with the support of Robyn Tataryn, a funeral director and embalmer from Wolkowski Funeral Home. The collaboration led to the procurement of a collection of books that are now available at the Family Resource Center, serving as a valuable

toolkit for families and their children in need.

The books were carefully selected with input from Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbors (SIGN) counselors, Terry Greene, Carmen Pierce, and KCI school counselor Miranda Reilkoff-Leis. The books specialize in grief counseling, covering a range of topics related to death. They are designed to help children express their emotions and understand the complexities of grief through relatable stories and illustrations. The hope is that these resources will provide comfort and support to children experiencing loss, whether it is the passing of a loved one or a beloved family pet. Verigin said, “We have heard from families in the last little bit speaking about their children, and that they have experienced loss and grief, that could be from a family pet, or that could be from a loved one in their family. So we lis-

tened and we took some action, and through funding through Wolkowski funeral home they were able to sponsor some books to have.”

Robyn Tataryn, the L.F.D.E. (Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer), from Wolkowski Funeral Home, emphasized the importance of community development and the need to raise awareness about the resources available at the Family Resource Center. Tataryn, with 21 years of experience in the field, believes that the center can serve as a vital starting point for families in the community affected by loss and grief. Verigin said, “So we’re hoping that families can come and they can view the resources. And there is a counselor in our building on Wednesdays so they can access that as well.”

The Family Resource Center, funded by the local health authority and operating under the

The Family Resource Centre, thanks to the help of Wolkowski Funeral Home, was able to procure a collection of books to help children grasp topics relating to death, loss or grief, thanks to the work of, left to right: Stacy Hilton, Megan Holodiniuk, and Andrea Verigin of the Family Resource Centre, and Robyn Tataryn, L.F.D.E. (Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer) from Wolkowski Funeral Home.

administration of the SIGN, provides a range of services beyond the book collection. With over 100 registered families, the center offers support to

parents and family members of all ages, including counseling services, programming camps, rapid access counseling, and craft programs. The

Family Resource Center’s hours extend beyond just school hours, they will be open even during school summer holidays.

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EDITORIAL

Redden to Sask. Hockey Hall of Fame

Wade Redden grew up in Hillmond, Sask.

To no surprise he played hockey as a youth, and was rather good at it.

In fact, some might say he was great as he made it all the way to the NHL, eventually playing more than 1,000 regular season games, most with the Ottawa Senators.

Redden retired from the NHL after the 2012-13 season.

Now, a decade later he is being recognized in the province of his birth, being among those announced for induction into the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame later this year.

“It was a bit of a shock really,” said Redden of the call informing him of his selection. “It sort of caught me out of left field a bit.”

But, being recognized

in his home province was also something Redden said he was pleased about.

“I’m very proud of my roots, of where I grew up in Saskatchewan,” he said, adding the selection call. “ . . . It kind of took me back to my roots.”

Redden said when he looks back at growing up he realizes it was where he got his foundation in hockey.

“I was very fortunate to get a good start,” he said, recalling his earliest teams were local, then becoming more regional in nature as players from various communities came together to ice a team. The early success included a Bantam team finishing third provincially, and getting to travel to Toronto for a tournament.

Redden said that start,

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and the steps all the way to the NHL happened because people were willing to help him a long the way.

“There were a lot of people who helped me get there along the way,” he said.

Once in the NHL – he was drafted by New York Islanders number two overall in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft -- Redden carved out a sizeable career. He made his NHL debut with Ottawa in the

1996-97 season, playing all 82 games, then spent the next 10 seasons with the Senators.

In the end he amassed 1,023 regular season and 106 playoff games in the NHL.

“I’m really proud to say I played one thousand games,” he said.

Not surprisingly, as he reflects today, it was a career with its share of highs and lows.

For example, one memory is a playoff

series ending goal by Jeff Freisen of the San Jose Sharks. Freisen, who also goes into the Saskatchewan Hall of Fame this year, grew up playing against Redden.

“He went on to win the (Stanley) Cup that year,” said Redden.

While the loss still stings, Redden said he was fortunate to play with some very good teams in Ottawa.

“We had a few playoff runs,” he said.

And, the playoffs were always a very different level of hockey, offered Redden.

“Even now. Watching on TV I can feel the excitement that is around it,” he said.

So does he miss the game?

“I miss it, and I don’t,” he said. “The grind of a long season -- I don’t miss

all that too much.”

The playoffs though are different, the high energy players feel even just stepping on the ice for the pre-game skate is special “when the fans are going wild,” offered Redden. “It’s one thing that still gives me goosebumps.”

Of course Redden is not exactly out of the game today, with three daughters all playing.

“I’m still a fan,” he said.

With the upcoming Ted Knight Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame (Induction Dinner taking place in Meadow Lake Aug. 25th Redden said he hopes some family and old Hillmond friends are in attendance to share the event.

“I’m proud to know that I came from there,” he said.

16U Bongos Have Successful Season

Sturgis Museum prepares for 2023 season opening

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The Sturgis Station House Museum members and volunteers took advantage of the warmer temperatures to do some outdoor cleanup to prepare for the new season. A group of volunteers were joined by some students from the Sturgis Composite School on May 16 in the annual cleanup. The museum was to open for the season on May 20. The museum has some fundraising efforts in place for the season to help with operational costs. “There are plans to do a bread baking or two in the oven.,” stated

Myrtle Boychuk, museum member. “The opening tea is scheduled for June 13 at the museum and we will be having a booth at the Sturgis Sports and Rodeo on June 24 and 25, selling sweet treats and ice cream.”

The museum’s Agriculture building is completed and committee members are busy organizing the displays. Displays to be added will feature a blacksmith shop, a moonshine item, a working loom and many other agricultural related features.

The museum has hired two summer students this year; Jailin Soltys as Curator and

Jake Soltys as Grounds Maintenance. Both were to be commencing employment in May.

The museum will only be open on Wednesdays and Fridays, after school and weekends until the summer students have completed their school year and can be available full-time in the months of July, August and September.

“We would like to also offer some classes for students or anyone who may be interested this year on butter making and washing clothes the old way on a washboard and hanging clothes on a clothes line,” said Boychuk.

The 16U Bongo Men’s Volleyball team was made up of players from Yorkton, Norquay, Roblin, Langenburg and Esterhazy.

The team competed in three Sask Cup tournaments and an exhibition tournament in Brandon.

In Brandon, the team scraped together an undefeated Saturday going 7 –1 against strong competition from Manitoba. Unfortunately, the did not perform well on Sunday losing two games and headed home early.

In Sask Cup #1, the Bongo’s had a 5-1 record finishing 5th in Tier 1. In Sask Cup #2, held in Yorkton, the Bongo’s had a rough start, but finished 4 – 3 and made it to the championship game.

Bongos played the Prince Albert Smashing

Bananas, but came up short losing 17-25, 25-19, 7-15 earning the Tier 1 Silver medal.

At the Provincial Championships, the Bongos dominated the pool play, finishing 3-0. Unfortunately, the Bonos lost a close semi-final match to the Saskatoon Huskie Premier. This put the team in the bronze medal match against the Lloydminster Rustlers.

After losing the first set 25-27, the Bongo’s came back with two strong wins 25- 16 and 15–10 to win the Tier 1 Provincial Bronze Medal. The Bonbos wish to thank the Yorkton Regional and Churchbridge School for allowing the team to practice in their gymnasiums. The Bongos are also very appreciative of the many sponsors who helped make their season so successful.

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Some of the students from the Sturgis Composite School joined members of the Sturgis Station House Museum for its annul spring cleanup on May 16. Students, from left, were: Cheyenne Peterson, Savannah Olson, Eugene Boychuk (museum member) and Karley Buchinski.

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Left to Right: Head Coach Jarrett Walker, Brody Gulka, Anthony Holod, Jerin Keough, Reese Andres, Mitch Newman, Owen Needham, Reid Willson, Carter Johnston, Brayden Walker, Assistant Coach Brandon Needham

Opening day saved by Osprey

Opening day really sort of snuck up on everybody this year.

Winter just didn’t want to go away, and while April wasn’t necessarily frigid, it wasn’t springlike either, meaning it never felt like fishing season was close until it actually opened May 5.

Initially, I wasn’t even planing on getting out –in the back of my mind I wasn’t sure if it might be a case of still casting to ice flows.

Then my better half asked me out on a date to Cinco de Mayo activities in Canora that Friday, so I said yes.

Being the wonderful better half she is, she was OK that I threw my rod in the back, thinking a peek at the Canora Dam wouldn’t be too much of a ‘date night’ transgression.

When we did arrive at the dam, there were vehicles aplenty so I wasn’t sure I’d find a spot, but I did.

The water was typical of a ‘normal spring’ to my eye, with lots of swirling pools and fast moving water.

I’ll jump ahead here a bit to say in my 90 minutes of casting I snagged a sucker that I was able to let away right at the shore edge, and one hungry pike barely twice as long as a medium Len Thompson lure. To the pike’s credit he did take a big bite, necessitating two hooks to be released.

I saw one other smallish pike caught and that was it.

Now back a bit. I hadn’t been casting 15-minutes when a conservation officer appeared wanting to see licenses. That is actually a good thing. Their job is protecting our wild critters.

But, he did have to note the fish had been biting in the morning.

It is weird how fish typically bite the day before, earlier in the day, or the next day more often than

when I am casting myself.

The CO was also good enough to identify the big bird that was flying over the water, and nesting just as one turns in, my better half and I quite taken by it sitting on its nest.

I had wondered if it was an eagle, but was told it was an osprey.

Of course, a bit of googling had to follow later.

“Unique among North American raptors for its diet of live fish and ability to dive into water to catch them, Ospreys are common sights soaring over shorelines, patrolling waterways, and standing on their huge stick nests, white heads gleaming. These large, rangy hawks do well around humans and have rebounded in numbers following the ban on the pesticide DDT. Hunting Ospreys are a picture of concentration, diving with feet outstretched and yellow eyes sighting straight along their talons,” according to www.allaboutbirds.org

The site also noted “Ospreys are excellent anglers. Over several studies, Ospreys caught fish on at least one in every four dives, with success rates sometimes as high as 70 percent. The average time they spent

hunting before making a catch was about 12 minutes—something to think about next time you throw your line in the water.”

So, I was out-fished by a bird, which is something I have not said aloud for fear our budgies laugh at me.

But, seeing the bird winging over the water did save the evening –at least in terms of fishing – the date night being of course the highlight, (said because the better half does read my writings *smile).

I’ll wrap up this first effort of the year noting that Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week was recognized in

Saskatchewan from May 8 to 12.

The week was an opportunity to provide education on the potential harm caused by introducing non-native plants, fish and invertebrates into the province’s water-bodies.

During the week, the Ministry of Environment will launch its annual Clean, Drain and Dry campaign and kick off its watercraft inspection and water-body monitoring programs. These programs are a critical part of helping to protect the province’s aquatic ecosystems from invasive species.

“Saskatchewan’s many freshwater lakes, rivers

and streams are critical to our daily lives, as they provide drinking water, irrigation, power generation and a number of recreational and commercial opportunities for the province,” Environment Minister Dana Skoropad said in a release ahead of the week. “Please help out by protecting our waters from aquatic invasive species. Clean, drain and dry your boats and any other equipment used in and around water.”

The release noted “aquatic invasive species, such as zebra mussels and spiny waterflea, are introduced into our lakes, rivers and streams when they attach to boats or any gear that comes in contact with water. Once established, these organisms are nearly impossible to eliminate, can significantly impact our fisheries and cost millions of dollars to manage annually.”

The Ministry of Environment has eight mobile watercraft decontamination units that support its AIS inspec-

tion and decontamination program. Two units will be set up along the Manitoba border and three along the U.S. border. Additional units will be used in key locations across the province throughout the open water season. All vehicles transporting watercraft are required to stop at watercraft inspection stations, when open.

Sightings of aquatic invasive species on watercraft or in and around Saskatchewan water-bodies should be reported immediately to the Saskatchewan Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561, or text #5555 from your SaskTel cellphone.

More information on how to properly clean, drain and dry your equipment and prevent the spread of AIS can be found at saskatchewan. ca/invasive-species

Dark and yet satisfying game

When a game arrives and the mail stub has the weight at more than seven pounds you know it’s going to be a mammoth game.

As it was we had heard Frostpunk – based on a video game – was something of a table hog, and at seven pounds it certainly requires room.

The board is rather normal in scale, but there are a lot of boards tracking food, and weather, and the cold and a bunch of other things.

Put simply there are a lot of ‘moving parts’ here, which initially seemed rather daunting, but give the designer Adam Kwapiński a huge pat on the back in how he addressed the varied elements.

To begin with a game turn is broken down into nine ‘segments’ which really takes the complexity down to a series of bite-sized steps which are quite manageable.

The game plays up to four and when playing with four each player is assigned a ‘perssona’ and that person is basically tasked with keeping track of some of the various tracking boards, again a brilliant approach because it allows a player to focus their attention on a smaller area rather than trying to track everything across the expansive table .

In specific terms, “in

Frostpunk: The Board Game, up to four players will take on the role of leaders of a small colony of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world that was hit by a severe ice age. Their duty is to effectively manage both its infrastructure and citizens.

“The core gameplay will be brutal, challenging, and complex, but easy to learn. The citizens won’t just be speechless pieces on the

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board. Society members will issue demands and react accordingly to the current mood, so every decision and action bears consequences.

The players will decide the fate of their people. Will you treat them like another resource? Are you going to be an inspiring builder, a fearless explorer, or a bright scientist? Is your rule going to be a sting of tyranny or an era of law and equality?”

So, if you like games that are all flowers and smiles – avoid Frostpunk.

If winning is important – avoid Frostpunk.

This game is dark and gritty and deadly.

Yes you are going to watch your colony freeze to death. If they manage to stay warm they starve. Keep them fed and warm and they die when the core explodes.

“Frostpunk is a slow march to oblivion, that I loved at every step,” said Meepler Adam. “It is a co-op game, where you trying to survive to see the next day in a frozen hellscape where resources are limited, and it only gets colder. There are multiple ways to lose the game, all of them depressing in a vacuum, but when playing with people it’s easy to laugh of freezing to death, or overwhelming sickness or the countless other ways you lose them.

“The key to a good

co-op game is knowing you are going to lose and lose often, but having gameplay that is compelling enough that you want to try again.

Frostpunk does this very well, and while the game does have a lot of moving parts, it does a good job of simplifying those parts, so the game mechanics never feel overwhelming and bog down the player experience. This game is not for everyone, it is long, there are a lot pieces and the theme is dark and depressing, but none of that matters because it turns out slowly freezing to death is a good time.”

Yes, in theory you can survive a scenario, but you know the next day in game time death will still be knocking. This is climate change realized at its worst, and it’s frankly scary.

But, if you like cooperative games where every little action you take ripples through game play, and the challenge is ginormous, well stop reading this and just buy Frostpunk.

We were aware this would be something special as it comes from the same creators as This War Of Mine, a dark and dreary classic we quite enjoy.

“Frostpunk is an interesting board game that offers a unique experience,” said Meepler Jordan. “The

game is set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world and challenges players to lead a struggling society to survival in the face of harsh conditions.

“The game mechanics are well thought out and perfectly capture the desperation of the situation. Players must make tough decisions and balance the needs of their people with the limited resources available. And while there is always a slight sliver of hope, it feels like you’re constantly choosing the least worst way to lose. Speaking of, there’s six different ways to lose and only one way to win.”

It looks good too.

“The artwork and design of the game board and components are very nice, adding to the overall experience. The game takes up a lot of room on the table, and looks complicated but the gameplay is

broken down into multiple steps that streamline the experience,” said Jordan. “The plastic generator model in the centre of the board looms over the settlement, and dropping coal pips into it to see how stressed it is and if it’s going to explode this turn adds more tension to the game.”

And since winning is hard and there are multiple scenarios, once you get this beast to the table you will want a few game sessions devoted to this one.

“The game’s replayability feels high, as there are different scenarios and strategies to explore and new challenges to face with each play-through,” said Jordan. “Overall, Frostpunk leaves me wanting to come back for more. It is a challenging and engaging experience that will test your decision-making skills.”

I love it when something that may frustrate me initially soon strikes my funny bone and … an article is born.

I was recently in a Very Vast Yorkton store (not naming names, but you might get my drift).

I’m compelled to shop there because I change sizes so often it’s become an economical must.

Anyway, there I am with my cart full of summery capri pants when a store employee informs me that there are no change rooms.

“What?” I blurt. “How will I know if these fit?”

“You won’t,” she replies. “If something doesn’t work you may bring it back, for exchange only.”

It’s not humiliating enough that I’ve grown but now I have to try to gauge the fit of each item by holding them up

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against myself. We all know how effective that is, but I stupidly decide to buy one pair anyway.

The young woman at the checkout very seriously reiterates that any exchange must occur within fourteen days.

Of course … they didn’t fit, so off I went again to optimistically search for another item. This time, knowing that any form of lower-body garment must be tried on, I find a shirt that looks passable on the hanger. I go back to the same teller and throw down the more expensive item, announcing that I’m here for “the exchange”. (Sounds a bit like a drug deal, but I digress.)

The shirt costs three dollars and fifteen cents more, so I dive into the change pocket in my wallet and pull out one toonie and a loonie. After handing these to her I’m

just headed back in for the fifteen cents when she asks me, “Would you like me to help you count your change?”

Instantly regretting my decision to let my hair go grey, I whip my head up and say, “I’m not that old!”

We finish the transaction but questions immediately spring into my mind. “How old is too old to figure out your own change?” And, “I’m guessing I shouldn’t be shopping all by myself if I can’t count three dollars

and fifteen cents!”

Guess what? That shirt didn’t fit either. This time I felt as though I was on the hunt!

I found another shirt (which thankfully, I learned at home, fit because I do not have the strength to do this again).

The same person is standing at the checkout. By now I’m thinking I should introduce myself but I’m guessing she doesn’t hang with “old” people like me. Instead, I cheerfully walk up and say, “I’m here for another

How Old is Too Old? PATTIE JANZEN Laugh at Life... Revisited CENTRE

Verigin expressed gratitude for the funding provided by the funeral home and invited other community organizations and individuals to consider making donations to expand the library’s collection. The

ultimate goal is to ensure that families in need have access to a wide variety of resources that can help facilitate conversations about loss, death, and grief. Looking ahead, the Family Resource Center plans to introduce summer programming for the community,

exchange,” to which she irritatingly replies, “You can do your own at the ‘Self-checkout’.”

Okay … just two days ago you thought I needed help finding fifteen cents, but now you’re trusting me with my own exchange at a self-checkout?

I shake my head but obediently toddle on over to one of the do-ityourself-counters and, of course, I don’t know what to do. I could simply exchange one top for the other because they’re both the same price this time, but alas, the computer does not show an option that says “exchange”.

The cheerful person in the do-it-yourself area tells me to “ring through the top you want”, so I do. Then she admits, “I have to get a manager to help you with the rest because

I can’t do it.”

You guessed it — the same young woman that sent me to do this by myself, must help me now. She didn’t look impressed as she keyed in the plethora of numbers a manager must know to finish an exchange, and it becomes even clearer that it’s impossible for a customer to do this alone.

I see this as ridiculously funny and begin to laugh. On hindsight, it might’ve been wiser to leave it at that, instead of eking out, “Maybe ringing me through your till would’ve made more sense.”

Poor thing couldn’t even laugh at the absurdity of it all. It must be a challenging life for her, but I don’t plan on returning so she should find some relief in that. At least … I do. (pdjanzen.com)

catering to families with children aged zero to five years old and prenatal families. By providing a supportive environment and valuable resources, the center aims to promote healing and foster healthy discussions surrounding loss and grief within the community.

Leave baby wildlife alone

It’s spring in Saskatchewan and all kinds of wildlife are having their young. Everyone loves a baby but if you see a young animal that looks abandoned, it likely isn’t. In most cases, the best thing you can do to help them is to just let them be.

Many animals leave their young alone for long periods while they forage for food, or to protect them from predators. The mother is often nearby, sometimes even watching. At these times, the biggest danger can come from wellintentioned people who think the baby needs their help. In fact, contact with humans can greatly reduce a young

animal’s chances for survival.

There are other good reasons to leave young wildlife alone. Some infectious diseases, like rabies and West Nile virus, can be transmitted from wildlife to people.

It’s also illegal to take wild animals home. Only recognized and licensed wildlife rehabilitators have the expertise to provide appropriate care to orphaned and injured animals, giving them the best chance to be successfully released back into the wild.

For example, before concluding that a fawn is abandoned, ask yourself:

• Has it been lying in the same position for more than 10

hours?

• Is it vocal?

• Is it covered in insects?

• Is it wet, possibly covered by the morning dew?

If you answered yes to any of these, the animal may have been there a while and needs help. Other indicators are if the mother is found dead nearby, or if the animal is found in an unnatural situation, such as a baby bird on a doorstep. In that case, you can move the young bird to the closest suitable habitat.

Remember: always call for advice before removing a young animal from the wild. If you can see obvious signs of injury or believe the animal has been orphaned, please contact your local

conservation officer or the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561.

Expos best Broncos in weekend games

By Tyson Off Staff Writer

YORKTON – The Parkland Expos

bested the White Butte Broncos in

back-to-back games May 21.

It was a 9-0 victory for the Expos in the first of their two game series with Colton Hubic throwing a shutout for the team.

The Expos had nine runs in the fourth inning to contribute to the final score. The Broncos took an early lead in the second game of the day, but

the Expos managed three runs in the third inning and lead on the scoreboard for the remainder of the game, coming away from the match with a 12-7 win.

Seniors, Parents, Children!

Pull up your socks and watch for ticks

Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to take precautions to avoid tick bites as warmer weather begins.

With many people heading outside over the long weekend, the Ministry of Health would like to remind you that ticks are often found in tall grass, brush, or wooded areas and will latch onto people or pets who brush up against them.

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“People should check themselves, their children and their pets for ticks after spending time outdoors,” Saskatchewan Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said. “Taking precautions, like pulling your socks up over your pant legs and using effective insect repellents, will reduce the risk of tick bites.”

The American dog tick, or wood tick, is the most common tick species in Saskatchewan. They are most active from spring to early summer and cannot transmit Lyme disease to people.

The risk of exposure to Lyme disease, caused by blacklegged ticks, is low in Saskatchewan.

The Ministry of

Health collaborates with the University of Saskatchewan and eTick to identify ticks collected in Saskatchewan. In 2022, 1,308 ticks were identified in the province and only 17 were blacklegged ticks. Seven of these were submitted for testing and none of them tested positive for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.

To date, no established populations of blacklegged ticks have been detected in Saskatchewan through active surveillance efforts. People should be prepared if they are traveling to other provinces or countries where there are established populations of blacklegged ticks that can transmit Lyme disease.

To prevent tick bites:

• Wear light-coloured clothes so ticks can be easily seen.

• Wear pants, long-sleeved shirts, and shoes that do not expose your bare feet.

• Pull socks over

your pant legs to prevent ticks from crawling up your legs.

• Use insect repellents that contain DEET or Icaridin. Apply repellent to clothes as well as your skin (under sunscreen). Always read and follow the directions on the label. Some repellents may have age restrictions.

• In Canada, clothing that has been treated with the insecticide permethrin has been approved for use by people over the age of 16.

• Shower or bathe as soon as possible after being outside to wash off loose ticks.

• Do full-body tick checks as soon as possible after being outside on yourself, your children, and pets.

If you find a tick attached to your skin or on your pet:

• Carefully remove it with finetipped tweezers and grasp the tick’s mouthparts as close to the skin as possible.

• For a video demonstration on how to remove a tick, please visit saskatchewan.ca/ lyme.

• Do not put Vaseline, gasoline, or other harmful substances on an attached tick.

• You may also submit photos of the tick using the eTick system (www.etick.ca) Please keep ticks in a secure container until you receive the identification results as you may be requested to submit them by mail for further study. Ticks should not be submitted by mail unless requested.

• Ticks can be euthanized by placing them in a bag and storing them in the freezer 24 hours.

For more information on ticks and Lyme disease, including how to submit a tick for identification and testing, visit saskatchewan.ca/lyme or https:// research-groups.usask.ca/ ticks/#Passivesurveillance.

Blasting off with planned Rocket Day

By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer

Well you can this June as Skies the Limit hosts ‘Rocket Day’ which is a chance to build a rocket model kit and then have

help launching it into the sky, explained Joe Schmeider, store proprietor.

“I’m trying to make an event for kids,” he said, then adding anyone interested can participate. “It doesn’t matter what age you are.”

Schmeider said he hopes the activity is one where adults will help youngsters build the rocket with the kids and then come out June 4 to help with the launch activities.

While there are more expensive model kits Schmeider said for beginners they are typically $15-$25, and of course they need to be purchased ahead of time to build.

The actual ‘Rocket Day’ registration is $25, with Skies the Limit supplying the rocket engines, and the equipment to launch. Registration can be done at the store location at #12 First Ave. North.

Schmeider said he is hoping for good weather so that a couple of ‘special’ events can take place. He said there is a local rocketeer he has spoken to with he hopes will bring out a rocket which stands 6.5 feet tall, and can hit a speed of 700 miles per hour. It has a built in GPS to aid in recovering.

There are also some radio-control airplane enthusiasts Schmeider hopes are on hand too.

Schmeider said plans are for a second Rocket Day Aug.