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Close Cuts for Cancer kicks off campaign By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer is seeing a couple changes for the 2016 campaign, which kicked off at Yorkton Hyundai on April 29. The first change will be where the money goes. Funds raised by Close Cuts will continue to go to cancer research, but will now be used to support the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Leone Ottenbreit, event co-founder and organizer, says that they were impressed by what they have been doing in the province, including leading edge cancer research at the University of Saskatchewan. “We always want to keep our money as local as possible.” The second, and most visible, change for the event will be the “Close
Cuts Mobile,” a 2016 Hyundai Tuscon provided by Yorkton Hyundai. Describing the car as a blessing, Ottebreit says they intend to drive it anywhere and everywhere to promote the event, and will keep it stocked with volunteer forms and information so that if anyone sees the car they will be able to be part of the event. The dealership itself will be going further than just a vehicle, donating $100 from each sale in the month of May to Close Cuts. Ron Kaban, Dealer Principal at Yorkton Hyundai, says that they wanted they thought it was a program to support because cancer has affected so many people within the community. “I think we’ve all been affected by cancer one way or another. I lost my father with cancer, my sister had two bouts fight-
ing cancer, thank god she’s alive and well.” The donation of the vehicle was also a way to help the organizing team, as Kaban felt that it was the best way their business could assist Ottenbreit in organizing the event. “She’s such a hard working woman and this was a way to help her out.” There will be several events over the next month as part of the Close Cuts campaign. On May 7, there will be a barbecue at The Brick, hosted by Stacy Neufeld of ReMax. There will be a barbecue at Bell on May 13. On May 19 there will be a barbecue at Yorkton Hyundai, followed by the Gourmet Hot Dog Sale at Cornerstone Credit Union on May 20. On May 26 there will be a Taco in a Bag sale at Royal Bank, before the main event,
the head shave at Parkland Mall on May 28. There is also an event
with the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery that is currently being planned which will happen in the
month, with the Five 5tages exhibit by Brianne Urzada, formerly of Yorkton.
THE CLOSE CUTS MOBILE is a new addition to the annual Brayden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer campaign. The 2016 Hyundai Tuscon, provided by Yorkton Hyundai, will be a support vehicle for the month leading up to the main event. Pictured are Ron Kaban, Dealer Principal at Yorkton Hyundai, Leone Ottenbreit, co-founder of Close Cuts for Cancer, Wynnslet Krahenbil and Greg Ottenbreit, co-founder of Close Cuts for Cancer. Photo by Devin Wilger.
Local family wins Volunteers of the Year By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
A local family has turned a personal tragedy into a way to make a difference. The Berrns family has been recognized by the Canadian Diabetes Foundation as Volunteers of the Year for their efforts with Jared’s Run for Diabetes, honoring the young man who died of complications from the disease. Donna Berrns describes winning the award as overwhelming. She is grateful to get recognized by the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, because it confirms what they’re doing is having an impact and making a difference through their event.
“It really makes us feel like this matters, that we’ve made a difference... We thought our event was just a small community fundraiser, but in the end all the money raised for diabetes is very much appreciated.” They began the fundraiser not to get recognition for themselves, but to honor her nephew. His cousins wanted to bring a way to raise awareness of diabetes in Jared’s memory, and felt that a run at Burgis Beach was something that fit with where Jared loved to be and what he loved to do. “Over the past four years we’ve had tremendous support from the community out at the lake and participants coming to join us,
returning every year.” The event has raised $35,000 for the Canadian Diabetes Foundation, with the majority of the funds going towards day camps which teach children how to live with diabetes. “It’s huge because so many kids struggle. Jared was 16 when he was diagnosed, so he was a teenager in high school. He was playing football, he was going out with friends, when he was diagnosed it hit him so hard and he struggled with that diagnosis for a really long time. I think the day camps help teach kids that they’re not alone in that diagnosis and they can live with it.” Their hope for the
2016 event is to have better weather for the close to 100 participants they are anticipating on July 16. The event begins at 9:00 a.m.
“Every year we’ve been holding this we’re increasing the funds raised, and we’re hoping to do that again this year.”
It’s still difficult for Berrns to talk about losing Jared, but they know they have found the right way to honour his memory and are proud of how it’s bringing people together and raising money for a cause close to their hearts. “It truly does help bring us together to remember Jared. We know that on that day Jared is with us, he’s walking beside us that entire day, and we do it for his memory.”
FRONT PAGE PHOTO – The Yorkton Nursery School Cooperative recently held an open house to show parents the programming and opportunities they have to offer kids between three and four, as well as giving parents the chance to register for school starting in September. Photo by Devin Wilger.
THE BERRNS FAMILY accepts the Canadian Diabetes Foundation’s Volunteers of the Year Award. The family runs Jared’s Run for Diabetes at Burgis Beach, raising $35,000 so far in honor of Jared Berrns, who died from complications from the disease. Submitted Photo.
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Miss Teenage Saskatchewan from Yorkton By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The crown for Miss Teenage Saskatchewan has been received in Yorkton. Local teen Kirsten MacDonald came out on top at the pageant. While named the winner, MacDonald says at the beginning of the event she was very nervous and didn’t think she would place. However, the nerves faded as she met the other contestants, who she found extremely welcoming, and she became more comfortable with the pageant process and what she had to do. She describes the judges as very nice, through the interviews and swimwear and evening wear competitions, and the nerves quickly faded. “I was beside this
other girl, and I thought she was going to win... I was so happy, my mom was running to the stage trying to take photos, it was awesome.” This was the first pageant for MacDonald, and she admits she had to adjust to the movement and poses that a pageant requires. Still, she jokes that she should not have waited so long to try it out. “I should have been in pageants before! Just my personality and who I am, it’s based on inner beauty, not really outer beauty.” MacDonald was the top of the crowd in fundraising as well, raising $2,100 for CardiacKids. She has begun working with local community fundraisers as well, including doing work with Brayden Ottenbreit’s
KIRSTEN MACDONALD has been crowned Miss Teenage Saskatchewan at the pageant in Saskatoon. Now she’s working towards going to the national pageant in Toronto. Submitted Photo.
Close Cuts for Cancer. She says that it’s a natural fit for her to help out and get involved in local campaigns. “I always volunteered in High School, and now I’m doing it even more.” Part of the duty for Miss Te e n a g e Saskatchewan is to keep in the community, help local causes and stay visible. Since MacDonald’s platform involved raising awareness of bullying, she’s also planning to talk to kids about the issue. She says that she has been bullied for her small size and for being the new kid in school. She notes that even something as far back as the second grade, when a girl asked another girl why she was talking to “that new girl” still sticks with her years later, so
that’s why she wants to help kids who are dealing with bullying today. “You always will remember that, so it’s important how you treat others.” Now MacDonald has to prepare to make the trip to Toronto for the National Teenage Canada National Pageant. She’s looking for sponsors to help her get to Toronto, talking to local businesses and setting up a GoFundMe account at http://www. g o f u n d m e . com/22r57bqs. She wants to represent the city and the province to the best of her ability, and says that she wants to represent the crown well. “They picked me for a reason, and I have to do my best.” The national pageant is July 17-24 in Toronto.
Local photographer wins in Portfolio Prize By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The Saskatchewan Prairie Light Photography Festival’s Portfolio Prize was recently announced, with winners from across Saskatchewan being selected for both a solo and a group exhibition. Melville-based photographer Todd Schick is one of the winners. Most recently seen at the Godfrey Dean with Auto Select, Schick was one of the three selected for the Bronze prize, with a group exhibition at the Godfrey Dean. Schick says it was a surprise to be selected for the group exhibition, and is now busy preparing his contribution. Showing Auto Select was one of the incentives for entering the contest, Schick says, because he wanted to show again,
and wanted to show in a larger space. “Once I put that up, I wanted the big room. The next step is the big room right?” In selecting the work he chose to enter, Schick says he just picked what he liked and went from there. He admits he didn’t expect a win, but is happy to see that the judges liked his work and is proud to see it as part of the larger group. He’s impressed by the other winners in the contest, and believes that the contest has been a good representation for Saskatchewan photographers as well as what the province itself. “I thought they were really good, you could tell they have a Saskatchewan look to them.” Schick also likes the concept of the Portfolio Prize, as he agrees with
the idea of selecting winners based on an entire body of work. “If you have a body of work, it speaks louder than a single photo.” The complete list of winners are: Silver Award: Vera Saltzman (Ft. Qu’Appelle), solo exhibition and $1,650. Silver Award Finalists: Vivian Christopher (Yorkton), Mark Seabrook (Turtleford), and Bob Christopher (Yorkton). Bronze Awards: Janice We b e r (Saskatoon), Todd Schick (Melville) and Jeff Wizniak (Saskatoon). Group Exhibition and $300. Bronze Award Finalists: Shirley Arcand (North Battleford), Bela Barabas (Saskatoon), Olga McCarthy (Moosomin), Helga Zbeetneff (Canora).
TODD SCHICK has won the chance to be part of a group exhibition as part of the Saskatchewan Prairie Light Photography Festival’s Portfolio Prize. Pictured is an image from Auto Select, Schick’s most recent show at the Godfrey Dean. Photo by Todd Schick. 16051MS2
Contest open for local writers Local writers have a chance to show their stuff. The Parkland Writer’s Alliance is hosting a writing contest and an evening of readings. ‘Food for Thought’ will take place at the Yorkton Public Library at May 25. Dan Badowich with the Parkland Writer’s Alliance says the event is a way to get writers out and sharing their work in the community, as well as getting people to know that the Parkland Writers Alliance is there. “Writing can get pretty lonely, sometimes members of the PWA are there for support and encouragement. We can turn a critical eye to a piece if a person is look-
ing for publication.” While there are limits on length, otherwise the categories are wide open. Badowich admits that this can be a disadvantage, since there are many different types of writing, but keeping it open and based on merit can encourage more people to join in. The wide open nature of the contest is a way to encourage people of varied interests to participate. “Show me character, show me emotion, show me something I can take with me.” Prizes are $50, $30, $20. The winners of the contest will also be published in Yorkton This Week. Anyone who submits to the contest can participate in the readings, something that
Badowich describes as a way to celebrate writing. While he admits that it can be intimidating to read in front of a crowd, it’s important to share work. That fits in with the overall goal of the group, which is to help local writers at whatever stage they might be at. “We want to be supportive and provide encouragement.” Entries will be accepted until March 11. There are a maximum of two entries per person, with a maximum word count of 1,000. Submissions may be sent electronically to dbadowich@ yahoo.ca or they may be mailed. Contact Badowich at (306) 7832578 (h) or (306) 5526679 (cell). Text queries are welcome, however submissions must be
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Let’s all do the census The grumbling has begun. Every five years, the Canadian government undertakes a huge task, to count every living person in the country and collect basic demographic information about them such as gender, age, marital status and living arrangements. On Monday morning, where appropriate, a letter with a secure access code from Canada’s chief statistician started arriving in mailboxes asking people to fill out the census online or call for a paper form. In addition, thousands of enumerators fanned out across the country to make sure not only every individual who calls Canada home is accounted for, but every nook and cranny in which people reside is counted and described. Aside from a few outliers, who are either outright hostile to the very idea of a census or thrilled to participate in any statistical exercise, most people would just as soon leave the census as take it and will comply begrudgingly. Many will just not bother despite the fact it is illegal not to comply. That is correct. It has been enshrined in the Constitution since Confederation—that is 1867, 149 years ago—that the federal government must conduct a periodic census and citizens are required under the Statistics Act to respond. There are very good reasons for this, not the least of which is that census data is the very foundation of our democracy, but we will get back to that. Unfortunately, that aspect of the importance of the census, particularly of the long-form data, is frequently overshadowed by the sometimes heated debate over the intrusiveness of the long-form questionnaire. The long-form survey, which every fourth home is required to fill out, is, in fact, very detailed. And it does get into some very personal areas such as sexual orientation, health issues, sociocultural details, genealogical background, education levels and employment activities. Unless a person is a conspiracy theorist, however, providing that information should not bother him because the survey is designed to help all of us. Furthermore, very few, if any, census employers will ever see the detailed information—particularly if the questionnaire is filled out online—and all census workers are sworn to secrecy anyway. They face hefty fines and/or jail time if they divulge any of the information they are privy to. Also, the information cannot be divulged by law until 92 years after it is collected, and then only if the person consents now to having it made public in the distant future. As an aside, that is something that should change because sometimes census information is the only information descendants of a person have about them or that communities have about where they came from. Finally, policy makers, i.e., all levels of governments, that use census data to plan and deliver public services, do not get to see individual data, only the rolled up statistics. The long-form data is extremely important and Canada is now in a very unique position to understand just how important because of the failed experiment of making it voluntary during the last census in 2011. One need look no further than Melville, which became a statistical ghost town after 2011 because so many people there refused to participate. Getting back to democracy, representation in our houses of government is based on census data. It is what numbers and boundaries of constituencies are roughly based on, notwithstanding politicians’ attempts to gerrymander them. Finally, there is posterity. As briefly hinted at above, the data will be extremely important to families, communities and the country in the future to know who we were individually and as a people in 2016. The front of the envelope the census questionnaire arrives in states: “Complete the census—It’s the law.” That is true, but it is not the reason people should feel compelled to do so. Complete the census because it is the right thing to do. It may be too much to ask people to actually enjoy filling out the form, but we should, at least, get a sense of pride out of doing it for the sake of ourselves, our communities, our provinces, our country and generations to come.
Buying local extends to beef The restaurant chain Earls is drawing heat from Canadian cattle producers thanks to a policy change. They wanted to buy beef that is “certified humane” and were going to America to do it. Canadian producers and consumers roundly condemned the program, leading to the chain to drop it, but why did it fail? It’s a combination of paperwork and marketing that is the cause of this controversy. Earls wants to assure its customers that the cattle that have since become their steaks lead happy, healthy lives in some sort of cow utopia, with lots of food and space and whatever other things cattle enjoy – in my experience, stepping on my feet. In doing that, they’ve gone with a certification from an American nonprofit – Humane Farm Animal Care – that has not to this point really been of interest to Canadian farms and ranches. The certification sets up assorted minimum standards and guarantees that farms with it have met them, and as a result customers can feel all happy about the cattle they are eating. The problem for Canadian producers is not that they don’t meet the standards, it’s that they don’t have the paperwork that says they do. A ranch might be a cattle paradise here, but since the certification that the restaurant chain was using was from an American program and hasn’t really been relevant to Canadian producers until this point, nobody actually has it. It was simply not a thing here, and until now nobody has had incentive to care. There has always been incentive to treat the animals well, and most farmers do, but if you can avoid the expense and hassle of paperwork, one can spend more time farming, less time filling out forms. In this particular case, it’s also not a Canadian program. There are Canadian programs, for example the BC SPCA certified program, but the restaurant chain in question decided to go with an American certification. That puts Canadian producers at a second disadvantage, because if you’re going to get a voluntary certification you’re going to go with the local option – it is something that’s more relevant to local consumers, plus it’s easier to get someone to actually do it since it’s a local office in your own country. Which is not to say that it’s impossible to get the Certified Humane label, just that given the choice you’re going to look to Canadian programs first to sell Canadian beef. A second problem is that a big chain actually has fewer options to get on the humane bandwagon than a smaller operation. For a local restaurant, you don’t need to have a huge supply chain. A steakhouse in Saskatchewan could actually go out and meet their beef suppliers if they wanted to assure their customers that their beef was raised humanely, they only
Things I do with words... Column Devin Wilger have to supply one restaurant and can do things at the individual level. This is part of the reason farmto-table is a huge trend among smaller restaurants, people like eating local and it’s something that bigger restaurants just can’t do effectively. A chain restaurant has to consider their supply chain and can’t meet with individual suppliers on a one-to-one basis. Having a certification makes it easier for them to assure their customers of humane treatment, since they can’t be like the local restaurant that has actually met the cattle they’re serving. It’s less work for them to demand that people meet a certain certification standard, though it is more work for the farmer it can be argued it opens up markets. The problem with Earls’ approach was the way they have handled it guaranteed that they were not going to get local beef, at least not initially, and possibly not in the long run either. In going for an American certification process they were going for a process that is biased towards American producers. Which is fine, if you want American beef, but if you’re serving Canadian consumers you want Canadian beef. It’s the other part of that farm-totable trend, people prefer to have their food locally produced if possible. In selecting local beef, you support local businesses and local people who can now support other local businesses and local people. You have a lot less transit to worry about, so you don’t have the emissions created by long shipping distances. Earls had forgotten that people like their meat to come from nearby, and have been battered by the inevitable backlash, especially in regions which have a large amount of beef production which would serve a restaurant chain just fine. It might be a competitive advantage to create a home-grown certification of humane treatment, and for a restaurant chain like Earls to adopt that instead of the American one. But the real lesson here is that when you’re trying to ride the coattails of trends in restaurants, you have to recognize the entire trend. Humane treatment and local production drive farm-to-table, and the second half is important to many people.
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A Transit of Mercury
May 9th through 15th marks International Astronomy Week this year, with Saturday the 14th designated as official Astronomy Day. This is the time of the year astronomy groups use to bring their hobby to the public through various organized events. Unfortunately, I am neither a group nor organized; the most exciting thing I currently have scheduled is a dental appointment on the 13th in Regina, but that’s just for me. It appears the universe stops for no one, not even periodontists. Astronomy Week
does, however, start off in style. A couple of weeks ago, Mercury could be seen setting shortly after sunset. On the 9th, it can again be spotted, only this time crossing the face of the Sun. The innermost planet of our solar system, Mercury transits are semi rare events which occur at a rate of thirteen or fourteen a century, anywhere from three to thirteen years apart in a regular pattern only a mathematician could appreciate (or explain). The last ones were in 1999, 2003 and 2006, and the next will be in 2019, 2032 and 2039.
The Universe from your own back yard by Jim Huziak jim@darkskies.ca. On the 9th, the transit gets an early start, beginning at 5:12am, five minutes after sunrise; it will end 7-1/2 hours later at about 12:44pm. Unlike a lunar eclipse where things happen quickly, this Mercury transit will be a lengthy, tranquil event. Unfortunately, as
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with anything involving the Sun, planetary transits are not something you just walk out and see. During the transit, Mercury will appear as a tiny black dot moving slowly east to west across the Sun. The smallest of the planets (now that Pluto has been unceremoniously
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dumped), Mercury is less than half the size of the Earth. Jupiter and Saturn have moons that are bigger. I say this not to ridicule what is otherwise a pretty nice planet, but only to emphasize that it’s small. In front of the Sun, it’s downright tiny, a mere dot 158 times smaller than the solar disk. It will take a telescope to see it. Looking at the Sun with a telescope is a mistake you make only once, so DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. I’m mentioning the transit only because the fact it’s happening is interesting; the event itself is
not spectacular enough to be attempted casually because of the risk to your vision involved. Weather permitting, I will have a properly filtered telescope in my driveway at some point that morning. Another time, perhaps I can be more organized and invite you as well, but in reality, you will have better (and safer) views via news coverage or by searching the internet. So, for your information only, be it known that there will be a transit of Mercury, sunrise through the noon hour on May 9th, NOT available from your own back yard.
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Your letter of the Week Duffy or not, senate still on trial To the Editor: Last week, Senator Mike Duffy was acquitted of all 31 charges related to bribery, fraud and breach of trust. He’s innocent in the eyes of the law, and will be judged by Canadians as they see fit. Some observers have suggested the Crown’s failure to prove its case will be a boon for the other embattled Senators: Patrick Brazeau, Pamela Wallin and the retired Mac Harb. Indeed, it seems highly unlikely that these matters will be pursued with the same vim and vigor. But while the Duffy trial is over, the Senate matter isn’t. Not by a long shot. The Senate was once an important body of sober second thought in our country. Today, it’s little more than a rubber stamp for Parliament, and a resting ground for patronage appointments. While there are hard-working Senators who respect the rules and take pride in their duties, the Upper Chamber’s circuslike atmosphere has destroyed its reputation. The institution is immeasurably broken, and the deep wounds can never be healed. It’s also important to remember Auditor
General Michael Ferguson’s 2015 report. It identified 30 Canadian Senators, both Tories and Liberals, who had filed inappropriate expenses totaling about $1 million. Some of these cases have reportedly been dealt with, and others are being cleaned up. Which still doesn’t answer the (ahem) $90,000 question: when these financial amounts first came to light before this audit was conducted, didn’t anyone think to raise a red flag or two? Yes, the Duffy trial emphatically confirmed that Senate rules about residency and public spending are open to interpretation. Still, our unelected Senators should have enough common sense to realize that acting like pigs in the trough, even if it’s legal, isn’t a wise strategy. The reckless behaviour by these Senators with the taxpayers’ money was unacceptable and unforgivable. So, what should be done about the Senate? At one time, I strongly favoured implementing the Reform Party’s Triple E Senate model. It appeared be the best, and most equitable, means of reforming this shattered institution. The Senate’s irresponsible behaviour,
spending habits and culture of entitlement changed my position several years ago. I currently believe the Senate should be abolished, and Canada should operate with a unicameral, or single, legislature. The problem is achieving unanimous provincial consent, or getting seven Canadian provinces (with 50 per cent of the population) in support of a constitutional amendment to eradicate the Senate. This was obviously a huge stumbling block for former prime minister Stephen Harper. He has long wanted to adjust, fix or reform the Senate. Alas, my old friend and boss, who was never the best of bridgebuilders, realized this task would be a nearimpossibility. So he decided to slowly starve it to death. There would be no new appointments under his watch. Senate vacancies would continue to climb, and the Upper Chamber would eventually turn into the ghosts of politics past. Harper’s successor, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has taken a different approach. The Liberal Senate caucus was tossed out in 2013, and has nothing to do (in theory) with the parliamentary caucus.
Instead, Trudeau recently appointed seven new Senators - mostly left-leaning, but all supposedly Independent - through his newly formed advisory board on Senate appointments. That’s nice, except there’s one small issue: the advisory board’s suggestions are non-binding in nature. Hence, the PM can ultimately choose whoever he wants. To say that the relevance of this exercise is a head-scratcher would be an understatement. Truth be told, the NDP is the only political party speaking sensibly about our Senate. They want to abolish it, and are willing to work hand-in-hand with ideological opposites like Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall to get the job done. That’s the right way to do it. That’s what needs to be done. That’s how to avoid another Duffy trial now, and in the future. Troy Media columnist and political commentator Michael Taube was a speechwriter for former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Michael is also included in Troy Media’s Unlimited Access subscription plan. Michael Taube © 2016 Distributed by Troy Media
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Elite disc golfer has Canadian connection
The disc golf season is well under way locally. The regular Tuesday night get together at Patrick Park Disc Golf Course launched for a new season this week. The first tournament in the region is a Vibram Birdie Bash at the course in Springside May 29. And new courses are being installed in Stockholm, Kelvington, Whitesand Regional Park near Theodore, Moosomin Regional Park, and Asessippi Beach and Campground. On a much bigger scale, the Disc Golf World Tour heads to the Czech Republic for the second of its scheduled events the Konopiste Open May 5 to 7. So I thought it a great opportunity to touch base with another of the world’s elite players Simon Lizotte who hails from Bremen, Germany although he should be a Canadian favourite too, given his lineage. “I first became involved with disc golf when I was about two-years-old,” he replied after agreeing to an interview via email. “I am lucky to have a father who’s Canadian and he learned about disc golf when he was in school. So I basically grew up throwing discs around the back yard. I played my first tournament at the age
of 11 in 2004, and that was when it started becoming a serious thing for me.” But what was it about disc golf that grabbed Lizotte’s focus? “What got me hooked was probably the process of getting better and better every year,” he said. “Because I started so young I could throw a lot farther year by year just because of my physics. “I turned ‘pro’ when I was 15 and started beating all the good players I was looking up to before. “I love the competition side of the came but most importantly, every single round is a competition against yourself. Disc golf is a mental game and I love challenging myself on the course.” Lizotte said the professional aspect of disc golf was something he aspired to early on. “I realized very early that there was a professional side to disc golf,” he said. “Watching players like Climo, Feldberg, Jenkins and Doss was a huge inspiration for me. “I went through a couple stages throughout my carrier in Europe. When I started playing Open in Germany it took me one season until I started winning almost every event.
Sports View From the Couch by Calvin Daniels “From there I want to the European Tour and again it took me one season until I was the favorite to win every tournament. I knew that the “real” competition was in the US so that was my next step. “Also really important was that I noticed that I was really good under pressure and was able to play good when I needed to be. I just love being out on the course.” In terms of highlights to his young career, Lizotte did return to his native Europe. “Probably the European Championships I won in 2012,” he said. “That really opened the door for me to becoming a turning professional in the states. I don’t really remember the specific rounds I just remember that I was leading from the first round on and as able to stay ahead the whole tournament. “The moment I realized I won was amazing.
“There’s so much pressure coming down the stretch of each tournament and when it’s done it’s just a huge relief. Knowing you beat everyone else in the whole tournament is just a great feeling and very satisfying. But I also think that losses can be more important than wins. “The one thing you learn from winning is confidence, which is great. But losses teach you so much more. Winners are just losers who tried again.” Given his background, Lizotte said he doesn’t have a favoured course, but rather he appreciates them all as an opportunity to play. “Growing up in Germany, with almost no courses at all, I must say that I really love every course,” he said. “Just seeing tee pads and baskets in the ground is amazing to me. “I’m slowly starting to get used to playing all these
great courses but still, looking back on how excited I used to be when I saw a basket, I love every course. It’s hard to pick a favorite for me. “I guess I really enjoy playing the course up in Portland, Oregon. Both the Milo courses are just beautiful, challenging and fun at the same time.” Lizotte said it comes down to just wanting to perform at his top level again the best in the world. “Beating anyone of the top 20 players is something huge because they are all amazing at what they do,” he said. “I respect everyone of course. Paul McBeth is certainly the best player by far. When you beat Paul, you’re probably winning the tournament. I try to be buddies with everyone if possible but McBeth is for sure the guy to beat.” Not that Lizotte is far behind thanks in part by distance off the tee pad. “I think throwing the distance world record was huge for me,” he said. “Besides that I’d say winning my first National Tour event at the Ledgestone Insurance Open last year. I’m only the second European player ever to win a NT event. Also that tournament had the highest payout in the history of
the sport so that was a good bonus as well.” The current pro season has started and Lizotte said it should be a highly competitive year, which should help the sport continue to gain recognition at the top level. “For sure it’s closer than it’s ever been,” he offered. “2016 will be very interesting to follow because there are a lot of good things happening out there. I don’t think it will be long ’til big sponsors roll in. We all just need to focus more on media exposure and running spectator friendly events. If we all work together it can happen in the next fiveyears.” As for a personal goal Lizotte wanted to again throw it long. “I really want to beat my own distance for record later in March this year,” he responded several weeks ago. “Throwing a disc over 900 would be so awesome.” And he achieved that goal with a toss of 275.5 metres (903.83-feet) later in March. As for event play Lizotte said he wants consistency. “I never want to finish out of the top-10 in all tournaments. Besides those two things I really just want to do my best and stay healthy,” he offered.
Spring has sprung at Good Spirit Acres
Finally some spring weather... Halleluiah! The Community Association Annual & Hamlet Board Spring Information meetings were well attended on Sun. April 24th. The Community Association President Lynn MacDonald gave her annual report of the year’s activities, followed by Treasurer Kelly Anne Ostafie with her report. New volunteers to join the Community Association Board are Barb Coleridge, Gilda Walls & Sherry Shumay. They plan to have the Pancake Breakfast on June 4th from 8 AM to 11 AM. Family memberships will be sold at this time as well. Volunteers would be appreciated to help clean up the camp kitchen for breakfast & to help cook & serve the pancakes & sausages. At the spring informational Hamlet Board meeting, after much discussion, residents were informed that the RM of Good Lake had agreed to an abatement of taxes for the fairways on the Golf Resort for this year. The finances for 2015 was presented as well the budget for the coming year. Councilors mentioned plans for a lot of road work that must be done in our hamlet this spring/summer, as well as the need for Sask Power to look after power poles that are threatening to fall over, which would cut the electricity to our entire Hamlet. We are fortunate that the
water seems to be moving through the community very well this year, thanks to work on roads & culverts last year and I hear that the water is supposed to be subsiding. There will be spraying for the tent caterpillars again this spring. Residents will be notified by email when this will take place. If the RM does not have your email address, please contact them at rm274b@sasktel.net Joan Popoff the secretary of the RM was at the meeting representing the RM of Good Lake. John Neufeld, RM councilor, reported that the Tiny dump will be open on Wed. May 4 from 1pm to 5pm and every Wed. & Sun. for the summer. $ 5 fee per trailer & half ton truck load. News from Rekha, owner of the golf Resort: Welcome back to our staff and thank you for your many years of service at Good Spirit Golf Resort. The golf course will be opening May 2, 2016 and there are golf specials available. Please call the pro shop at 306.792.4600 for details. Putters Restaurant will be opening May 8, 2016 with our traditional Mother’s Day Buffet from 11-2 pm. For reservations call 306.792.4615. Welcome to Chef Tyco Huska who will be leasing and operating the restaurant this year. Tyco is an experienced and creative Chef who plans on bringing a new flair to our resort. Watch for details on Restaurant hours and menu items. We are looking forward to a year of Great Golf, Great Food and God willing, Great Weather! I’d like to mention that Brad & his staff have been working early & long hours on the course...cutting,
watering, etc. and the greens are GREEN already! Thanks Fellows! Bruce Johnston, president of the Senior golf club says that Senior Golf will begin on Thurs. May 5th at 10 AM. Please come early to
pick teams. From then on it will be every Tues & Thurs. mornings. All women & men are welcome & encouraged to join us! Don Happy tells me that Monday Night Men’s night will start on Monday, May
9th at 6 P.M. Fern at the Good Spirit Market tells that the kitchen is closed for the summer. She has ordered in the ice cream for the May long weekend. We can hardly wait! They are still on win-
ter hours which are Sunday to Thursday 9AM -6PM and Friday & Saturday 9 AM -7PM. Summer hours will start at the end of June. A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour!
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Remembering mom, and her cooking! Mother’s Day is approaching, and it is not only a day to show respect to your mom, grandmother, and/or wife, but also to remember and reminisce. A couple of months ago my Mom turned 80 years old. We held a large birthday celebration for her and I was called upon to address the crowd with my recollections of her being in my life. This is kind of ironic actually, because I am the one that has ever caused her the most pain on that date in history - I was born on her birthday. I took great pride to tell the stories of my childhood and upbringing that made an impact on my life and who I have become today because of those experiences. As a child, my Mom was the biggest influence on my life. Being a single par-
ent of four children for many years, she persevered through many of life’s obstacles to ensure a suitable developmental environment for all of us. There are many examples of her dedication to motherhood, but the fire of culinary aspirations that she fueled within me is something that I am forever grateful for. Ever since I can remember, she was always there to offer me a spot beside her in the kitchen. While other boys my age were involved in various sports activities, my idea of a team was her and I in the kitchen of our home. Still to this day, I can almost hear the scuffing of the old wooden footstool as I dragged it across the floor. There I would stand proudly upon the flour-dusted crevices as she secured
Chef Dez on Cooking by Gordon Desormeaux www.chefdez.com my apron readying me for our next culinary adventure. Many of our kitchen conversations were a journey back in time. Descriptive adventures of what life was like when she was a child, were what I loved the most. Her parents migrated to Canada from Germany in the early 1930’s and they worked the land as farmers in Saskatchewan. Stories of the brutally cold winters and how most of their meals came from their crops and the pigs that they raised always kept
me captivated. As a child, she too was always by her mom’s side in the kitchen. It was there that she gained the culinary skills that were passed on to me. Many of the meals that I was exposed to as a child were influenced by not only her German heritage, but also by the underprivileged lifestyle of fortuneless farmers. Creative simplicity was always the focus as we transformed everyday ingredients into something incredible. Some of the most memorable foods for me that stimu-
late thoughts of my childhood are rice pudding, cherry soup, and sugared milk bread slices. Now as a father of four children myself, I look back and realize how much work and dedication she had in raising the same size family of her own. It is within these thoughts of reminiscing that comes the highest regard of respect for her. She has not only given me the influence that has created my whole career, but has given me the strength, courage and understanding that I need to be the best parent I can be for my children. This is not to say she or I have never made any mistakes in parenting; we all have at some point. This is to say that she has taught me how to love. I have learned from her that in the long run that the most important thing
we can do for our children is to make sure they realize that we are there for them, no matter what. No problem or situation is ever too big for them not to turn to us for help. No one’s perfect, and it is in my realization of this where a greater understanding of love and support comes from. Thank you Mom for the laughter, the tears, the guidance, and the years. You are always on my mind. Happy Morther’s Day. Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Travel Host & Cookbook Author. Visit him at www. chefdez.com Write to him at dez@ chefdez.com or P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6R4 Next “Chef Dez on Cooking” column will appear approximately May 19/16.
Yorkton papers win in SWNA competition By Devin Wilger Staff Writer
Yorkton This Week and the News Review have both won awards in the SWNA Better Newspaper Competition. Yorkton This Week took second in Best Overall Newspaper, circulation 2,000 to 3,499. The News Review received third Best Editorial Page, circulation over 6,500.
The big winner was Thom Barker, who received the Best News Story prize for his coverage of the Jaycee Mildenberger murder trial. “I’m pleased, but not overly surprised,” he said. “As soon as the prosecutor stood up on the first day in court and started outlining the Mr. Big sting that led to Mildenberger’s arrest, I knew the story was
compelling enough to be an award-winner. I was just lucky enough to be the crime reporter in the jurisdiction where it happened.” While not a surprise, it’s a satisfying win for Barker. “This one is special for a few of reasons,” he said. “First, because of all the work I put into it. I have been following this case since September 2012, through all the appear-
ances and adjournments and delays. Once the trial finally started, for those four weeks, I lived the story and I wrote a lot. When it was over, when I finally had a chance to digest everything, it was a bit traumatic. It was a horrific murder, so, it was really nice to be recognized in that sense. “Secondly, it is for news. Most of my previous awards have been
for feature stories and investigative, more analytical stuff. This was flat out, front page stuff, so it is satisfying in that way.” Barker is proud to his first SWNA award, considering it a career highlight. “It’s my first [Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association] win. I’m a Saskatchewan boy, so I would put this one right up there with my
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Community Events TOOLS, JEWELS and TAILGATE Sale Sat., May 7 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Westview United Church parking lot. Rain or shine. BBQ and Homemade Pies Mother’s Day Bake Sale Sat., May 7 at 9:30 a.m. Parkland Mall Featuring homemade perogies, fresh baked bread and buns, gluten free and many more delicious items! Grace Presbyterian Ladies (formerly Dunleath and Knox Ladies) Scott Richmond in Concert presented by: SPARK youth mentorship program Yorkton Regional High School Anne Portnuff Theatre Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:00pm Scott Richmond is a singersongwriter based out of Regina. His soulful take on folk-country and rock and roll has been capturing the attention of listeners across Western Canada and the United States. CONTACT INFORMATION: Yorkton Arts Council 306-783-8722 yorktonarts.ca Parkland Writers Alliance “Food for Thought” Writing Competition and Public Readings Yorkton Public Library Wed., May 25 at 7:00 p.m. The Parkland Writers’ Alliance in partnership with the Yorkton Public Library and Yorkton This Week will be hosting an event of readings called ‘Food for Thought’. There will be readings from members of the PWA and those who have submitted to the contest. The contest is open to all. The winners of the contest will also be published in Yorkton This Week. Deadline for entry is May 11, 2016. Contact Dan Badowich dbadowich@yahoo.ca or 306-783-2578 for more info. Holy Trinity Anglican Church ACW’s Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale May 7 - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. All are welcome (corner of 2nd Ave. and Darlington St.) Royal Legion Look for details on the huge market coming to the Legion on April 29, 2016. Call Dorothy at 306-782-3735 for more details and booking. New Horizons Friday Night Dance 78 First Ave. North Yorkton, SK. Great night of dancing Everyone is welcome Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am Admission: $9.00 For more information Call Peter: 306-782-1846 Tot Spot Boys & Girls Club Drop-In Centre @ SIGN on Broadway Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 9 a.m. to noon. Tues., Wed., Thurs., 2-4 p.m. Free to participate!
Crossroads A support group for women experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence. Thursdays 1:15-2:30 p.m. Family Resource Center SIGN on Broadway *Free childcare and transportation available* & Thursdays 630 - 8:30 p.m. Shelwin House (please call for address) *Adults (women) only* Group is open to all women who feel a need for support on their journey. Please contact 306-7825181 or 306-783-7233 for more information. Cribbage & Pool The Yorkton Retired Citizens Inc. group invites interested cribbage and pool players to come out to St. Gerard’s Church – lower level – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m. for the afternoon for pool and crib, light lunch included. For info. call Helen at 306-783-0802 or Joan at 306-783-6042. Volunteers Needed! The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program for Seniors. Volunteers will be trained to provide weekly visits or phone calls to socially or geographically isolated seniors in Yorkton and surrounding area. One hour every other week is all that is required to provide social interaction with a senior and peace of mind for family and caregivers. For more information contact 306-620-3281 or email michelleb.smith@redcross. ca The Yorkton Legion Track Club The club is open to all Yorkton and area athletes born in 2003 or older. Coaches also needed. To register or learn more contact Club Manager, Marcel Porte at marcel. porte@bayer.com or call Cell: 306-621-7716.
St. John Ambulance First Aid Classes OHS Standard First Aid/ CPR classes. Personalized courses and online training also available. For more info. or to register call Judy at 306-783-4544 or email: sjayyorkton@sk.sja.ca. Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Wanted To get your name on the volunteer list for a build or to be part of a committee, go to www.habitatyorkton.ca and click on “Volunteer Now” Dart League Attention dart players, steel-tip action is under way at Gunner’s Lounge at Royal Canadian Legion. This is a fun league for all ages, so beginners are encouraged to come out. For more information call 306-782-1783. Save the Yorkton Brick Mill Become a member and be a part of a great historical venture. Learn more or get involved by visiting: www. yorktonbrickmill.org Interested parties can also call 306-783-0290 or 306-783-6211. Grief Share The Grief Share support group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. For more information call: Margaret Yost 306728-4744 or St. Paul Lutheran Church at 306783-4266.
Yorkton Creators 4-H Club Welcomes new members ages 6-21. Projects include cooking, sewing, woodworking and cloverbud. For more info. call Vi at 306-782-4721. Singers Unite! Yorkton Community Concert Choir Practices every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the choir room at the YRHS (use parking lot entrance) Contact Laurene at 306-782-0460, Shanni at 306-783-9145 or Anna at 306-744-2729 for details. Calling all Bridge Players! The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club has started up. The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Call Del Lubiniecki at 306-5485518 for more details.
Community Adult Band Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room. Two bands – Community Concert Band and Yorkton’s ALL THAT JAZZ Big Band New members welcome! For more information, contact Larry Pearen, Director 306-786-2582 (days) 306-782-4182 (evenings).
Yorkton Public Library We are hosting Carla Braidek, a Saskatchewan poet, who will be doing a reading from her new book “A Map In My Blood” with musical guest Ed Doering at 7:00 p.m., May 18th at the Yorkton Public Library. It is a free event and everyone is welcome.
Kinette Club of Yorkton • Meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. To learn more or to attend, contact Club President – Melissa Kirwan at 306-730-7733
Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Monthly Meetings Yorkton Public Library For info. call Sharon Lindsay at 306-783-7054.
The Torch Club – leadership, growth and empowerment program for youth ages 10-13 Call Erin at 306-783-2582 for details.
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Yorkton and District United Way • looking for dedicated people interested in taking part of a growing organization that helps agencies and crucial services in and around the Yorkton area. To learn more call Kristin Parsons at 306-782-9389 or email yorktonunited way@sasktel.net. Yorkton Prostate Group Meeting • meets every 3rd Thurs. of the month in the meeting room at the hospital • promotes early detection and speedy recovery Call 306-782-5748 for information. Al-Anon Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Wednesdays at the Westview United Church.
COOL CAT – Hey there, I’m Dixie, a ten month old spayed female cat. Like all the other fantastic cats at the SPCA, I’m looking for something important, a new family! If you’ve got a loving, responsible home that’s in need of a new member, make sure you come down to visit, you’ll definitely fall in love with one of us, probably me! To learn more come visit the SPCA, call 306-783-4080 or visit our website at www.yorktonspca.com. Submitted Photo.
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The Caring Closet Lower level of Safire Clothing & Accessories Quality, free used clothing for women who require outfits for career or educational purposes. Donations are accepted. Fittings are done by appointment. Call 306521-0332, 306-783-0026 or 306-786-1570. Parkland Right to Life Meetings Meets every third Wednesday of the month @ St. Gerard’s Hall basement @ 7.30 p.m. For info. call 306-783-6240.
Club DJ Heritage Baptist Church Thursday evenings 6:30-7:45 p.m. • for children Grades K-6 • a mid week program designed to engage local children with church • Bible stories, crafts, games, music and more... Call 306-783-7912 for details.
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