The Watrous - Watrous - Manitou Beach Heritage Centre
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The Watrous - Watrous - Manitou Beach Heritage Centre
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TBIF starts Friday, Feb st 1 TB's Bar & Grill at the Manitou Hotel • 946-3315 • tbsbarandgrill.com Rocks and rings ... pg 2 MANITOU Vol. 80 No. 3 The Watrous IN THIS ISSUE Monday, January 21, 2013 Pg 2-3.................People and Places Pg 4.......................Arts and Entertainment Pg 5.......................Business and Agriculture Pg 6-7.................Editorial and Opinion Pg 8-9.................Sports Pg 10-15...........Country Connection Pg 16-17...........Minor Hockey Teams Pg 18-20...........Classifieds/Blanket Classifieds Pg 21-22...........Business/Community Directory Pg 22...................Coming Events Box 100, 309 Main St., Watrous, SK S0K 4T0 • P (306) 946.3343 • F (306) 946.2026 • watrous.manitou@sasktel.net • www.thewatrousmanitou.ca • $1.25 History lesson Gr. 4 students from Watrous Elementary School spent the early part of the afternoon Jan. 17 interviewing seniors from the community. Teacher Rhonda Hardy said as part of their unit in history, the students got back to their roots learning about settlers and also had a chance to talk with those from the area about their lives. In total, 26 seniors were able to take part and enjoyed refreshments after the questions. –– Daniel Bushman/TWM Prairies rank top 10 in national news story ■ Daniel Bushman The Watrous Manitou January 21, 2013 From warm weather and tornadoes to flooding and other elements that were cooked up over 2012, Environment Canada released its top 10 list of weather stories for the country in 2012. The prairies fell into a couple of categories, including one of their own. The top story of the year belonged to the big heat. Environment Canada said 2012 was another warm year - the 16th in a row - and winter, spring and summer were among the hottest top 10 for their respective seasons. They went on to say July, August and September tied or exceeded any previous year for the warmest on record. From when record keeping first began in 1948, Environment Canada said January to November 2012 was the fourth- Certified seeds available: • Bethune Flax • Sorrel Flax • Meredith Barley STOKKE SEEDS 946-4044 • WATROUS warmest. The prairies made the list, coming in at number five. A warm, wet and wild prairie summer created the second-most active ever severe convective weather since statistics were first kept in 1991. With more frequent storms, large hail, heavy rain, lightning and tornadoes, other events containing funnel clouds and plough winds were also observed. Environment Canada said of the 63 days between June 13 to Aug. 14, just 11 days were free of severe weather. Some of the events hitting the prairies in the summer of 2012 that Environment Canada touched on were: • 371 severe events across the Prairies, with Alberta recording its greatest number at 169 and Saskatchewan its second-highest total ever with 135. • Fewer tornado events than normal in both Alberta Watrous Bakery & Coffee Shop 2 $ 59 /loaf 802 - 4th Ave. E. Watrous (306) 946-3325 TM 305 Main Street 946-3873 See page 19: TOP 10 ALL NEW To Home Hardware... Fresh homestyle baking daily • Try our expresso bar! 12-Grain Bread and Manitoba with only seven reported in Alberta and just three weak ones in Manitoba. The lack of moisture over southern Manitoba limited the number of severe events. In sharp contrast, Saskatchewan reported its highest number of tornadoes ever with 33 touchdowns; normal is 13. • A very active year for hailstorms – the second highest Home owners . . . helping home owners ➧ Laminate Flooringa Flooring ➧ Four Amazing Colours: E African Walnut E Harvest Oak E Sable Oak E Heritage Birch People and Places 2 • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU Local news At the centre Crib winners at the Senior Centre Thursday, Jan. 10 were: ladies first - Faye Johnson, 904; ladies second - Frieda McWillie, 845; travelling - Olive Sundquist; men’s first - Doug Gregory, 901; men’s second - Peter Sundquist, 891; travelling Roger Langston. Homesteader was Eleanor Allan, seven times at one table. Kaiser winners at the Senior Centre Monday, Jan. 14 were: first - Marie Brumwell, 216; second - Faye Johnson, 191; third - Darryl Findlay, 162; fourth - Ev Adams, 142. Shuffleboard top two individuals at the Senior Centre Wednesday, Jan. 16 were Roger Langston, 60 and Maggie Findlay, 51. Anyone interested in submitting Watrous local news can do so by faxing 946-2026, emailing watrous.manitou@ sasktel.net or stopping by the office. Sweeping through school Students at Watrous Elementary School got to take part in the Rocks and Rings program put on by Capital One. The program is designed to introduce curling to elementary school kids by bringing equipment to the school gym. Here, the Gr. 2 classes took part in the afternoon’s events Jan. 15. –– Daniel Bushman/TWM behalf of my recently ➧ Ondeparted husband, I, Lucille Pongracz, and family would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Home Hardware in Watrous. With their kindness, they have helped me greatly with the improvements and renovations on my house. I would like to also add that it is people like this that makes small communities stand together in a time of need. Bowling PepperTree 5-Star Gourmet Catering ✰✰✰✰✰ Order That Photo! Any photo taken by the Watrous Manitou is available for sale. To order, just mail or drop off a clipping of the photo with the following order form. All orders must be prepaid; if return mail is required, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Please note: photos are available in b/w or colour, regardless how they are printed in the paper; also, photos may not be cropped exactly as printed in the Watrous Manitou in order to fit your selected photo dimension. PLEASE CHECK THE SIZE OF PHOTO YOU WANT: ❑ 4x6 Colour: $7.69* ❑ 4x6 B&W: $6.59* Number of copies: _____ Number of copies: _____ ❑ 5x7 Colour: $8.79* ❑ 5x7 B&W: $7.69* Give us a call for your next event!! Main Street, Watrous 946-3344 Telemiracle Cabaret Number of copies: _____ Number of copies: _____ ❑ 8x10 Colour: $10.99* ❑ 8x10 B&W: $9.89* PHONE NO: _______________________________________ DATE OF PUBLICATION OF PHOTO: ____________________ PAGE NO: ___ PHOTO SUBJECT: _____________________ C/C #: ____________________________________________ EXP. DATE: ________________________________________ Or include cheque or money order payable to: The Watrous Manitou Box 100, Watrous, SK S0K 4T0 •• don’t forget your stamped, self-addressed envelope •• 309 Main St., Watrous • watrous.manitou@sasktel.net Trip of the month Joyce Burkitt won the Watrous Kinette Club’s trip of the month for January, to Palm Springs. Correction The Dec. 24 edition of TWM stated that Alex Senger competed in both cross country provincials and the Winter World Transplant Games. Alex did indeed compete in cross country, winning a silver medal, but it was Oliver Senger who was involved in the transplant games. The Watrous Manitou apologizes for any confusion caused by the error. 303-6th Avenue West LARGER SIZES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST; PRINTED ON LIGHTWEIGHT GLOSSY (NOT PHOTO) PAPER * prices include GST and PST ADDRESS: ________________________________________ would like to thank Ivan and Rita Allin of Allin’s U-Pick Steak Farm for their donation of a 150 lb beef pkg for our raffle, and congratulate Maureen Bergsveinson of Simpson on being the lucky winner. House For Sale In Watrous Number of copies: _____ Number of copies: _____ NAME: ___________________________________________ Watrous Midget Hawks Watrous Club 55+ Jan. 15 LHS: Isabelle Langston, 231, +55 poa LHT: Dorothy Bechman, 475, +136 poa MHS: Jake Martell, 243, +42 poa MHT: Willie Silverfox, 580, +100 poa THS: The Bowl Dozers (Betty Carlson, Doreen Foster, Isabelle Langston, Faye Johnson, Sharon Carlson), +221 poa Hosted by Watrous Kinsmen & Kinettes nd Saturday, February 2 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Watrous Civic Centre Advance Tickets: $10 each or $ 15 at the door!! Phone Mel Rostie at 946-3694 for tickets. 940 sq. ft. bungalow on 75’ x 150’ lot. 2+2 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms - updated. Call Neil for more information or an appointment, 946-3703 THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • 3 Gallery, among others, gets funds Thursday, Jan. 10, Lynnette Wall was in Lanigan for the public announcement made by federal Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Lynne Yelich. The Watrous and Area Arts Council was the recipient of CIIF funding (Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund), which will be used to make improvements at the Gallery on 3rd including new blinds, ceiling fans, exterior paint, attic fans and a storage facility. Yelich announced federal funding of $160,000 for a total of nine projects throughout central Saskatchewan, including upgrades to the Lanigan Recreation Complex, Allan and District Communiplex, Viscount Community Centre, Hanley Curling Club, RM of Usborne J. Eldon Bergey Community Centre, Colonsay and District Sports Centre and Strongfield Hall and Rink, as well as renova- tions to the Watrous Arts Council gallery and Sun West School Division’s Kenaston School gymnasium. In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. The fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastructure, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, cultural and other community facilities. Lynne Yelich presents Lynnette Wall with funding designated for the Gallery on 3rd. ...because we live here. “It’s funny how a newborn can change your perspective on everything...that’s why we have life insurance through Western Financial Group.” –– photo submitted tern Financial Group-Wes Spreading cheer Affinity Credit Union delegate Lane Manson and Gaylene Sundquist with Lynnette Wall of Watrous and Area Arts Council. Affinity Credit Union delegate Lane Manson and business development manager Gaylene Sundquist handed out cheques to local organizations Dec. 14 as part of the community development grant. Those included: Watrous Curling Club ($2,000); Town of Watrous rec board for soccer ($2,152.69); Watrous and Area Arts Council ($2,080.58); Watrous Music Festival ($1,000); Watrous Elementary School community council ($1,000); Watrous Minor Ball ($1,043.63); Watrous Library ($535); and Watrous Co-op Nursery School ($500). –– Daniel Bushman/TWM LIFE INSURANCE -B - To get a quick quote visit or call: est Service Guarantee Watrous Saskatchewan 107 Main Street Todd Isherwood- Financial Services Representative (306) 946-3655 todd.isherwood@westernfg.ca helping our communities with all their insurance needs Auto Affinity Credit Union delegate Lane Manson and Gaylene Sundquist with Janet Gregg of Watrous Co-op Nursery School. | Home | Business | Farm | Life | Travel | Pet | Financial Services ZUMBA is back!! Monday & Thursday 6:30 p.m. Starting January 21st Watrous Civic Centre REGISTRATION: Affinity Credit Union delegate Lane Manson and Gaylene Sundquist with Chris Moffatt of Watrous Curling Club. Affinity Credit Union delegate Lane Manson and Gaylene Sundquist with Kathy Hanson of Watrous Minor Ball. Affinity Credit Union delegate Lane Manson and Gaylene Sundquist with Pat Isherwood Thomas of Watrous town council. Monday, January 21st & Thursday, January 24th at 6:00 p.m. Jocelyn 229-9486 Zumba is an aerobic exercise class in the form of dance. No experience is necessary. Swimwear SALE at Manitou Springs Giftware Save up to 50% off Selected Suits Check out our New Arrivals of Swimwear and Resort Wear! Photos and breaking news, along with our online edition: find us at www.thewatrousmanitou.com or www.facebook.com/thewatrousmanitou. Senior Supper Specials For our seniors starting at 5:00 p.m. for the month of January. 9 Supper Specials $ 95 Main Street, Watrous 946-3344 Includes: soup or salad & dessert of the day. Limited time offer: Expires January 31, 2013 Present coupon for yourself or for your entire group!! Realty Executives Watrous Manitou Beach, SK 946-2233 Gift Cards Available!! www.manitousprings.ca Follow us on Facebook for Events, Specials and New Arrivals!! 108 Main Street, Watrous • 946-1010 Kevin Harcourt, Realtor: 946-6579 Avril Reifferscheid, Broker: 946-8520 watrousrealty@sasktel.net Winston High School Community Council Horizon School Division #205 Successful schools are made up of more than just teachers, principals and students. Successful schools also rely on parents and communities to help them be the best they can be. What is a School Community Council? School Community Councils are advisory groups that provide input into school improvement. Legislated by the provincial government to be in every school, School Community Councils give you an opportunity to make a difference in your school. Who are School Community Council Members? • Dedicated volunteers • Parents, teachers, students and community members interested in working with others • Those able to provide a two-year commitment to the work of the council. Make a difference! Run for your School Community Council. For updates and complete listing information, call, email or visit our website: www.watrousrealty.com WATROUS YOUNG 10 Meadows Place....NOW ..$339,900 309 6th Ave. W. ... REDUCED $289,900 207 7th Ave. W. ... REDUCED $269,900 320 4th Ave. E. .................. $159,900 303 6th Ave. E. .................. $134,900 24-404 8th Ave. E............... $124,900 312 3rd Ave. E. .................... $99,900 #19-404 8th Ave. E............... $89,900 201 7th Ave. W. ................... $69,900 510 3rd Ave.............REDUCED $107,500 Manitou Lodge Condos: Starting at ....................... $155,000 Call or stop in for details!! BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Mall @ 3rd & Main ............. $299,000 Colleen’s Cafe, Simpson .........$129,000 NOKOMIS Buds & Blossoms.. .................. $49,900 Hill Farm ..............................$259,900 SIMPSON SCC Annual Meeting Tuesday, February 12 - 7:00 pm 107 Saskatchewan Ave.. ......... $69,900 Winston High School Library 110 Main St... .......................$129,900 VENN MANITOU BEACH 706 Lake Ave....... REDUCED $469,000 301 Jean Street................. $449,000 804 Kabeyan Ave............... $379,900 516 Lake Ave..................... $369,000 809 Kabayean Ave. ............ $299,000 906 Pukwana Dr................ $289,000 304 Cumming Ave. ............ $219,000 310 Richard St................... $199,000 218 Jean St. ........ REDUCED $189,900 815 Kabeyan Ave............... $179,900 213 Winnipeg Street ......... $169,900 408 Lakeview Ave.............. $154,900 506 Elizabeth Ave.............. $134,900 109 William St. ................... $99,900 318 Douglas Ave.................. $99,900 510 Elizabeth Ave.. REDUCED $69,900 213 Watrous St.................... $79,900 307 Douglas Ave.... REDUCED $69,900 206 McLachlan Ave. REDUCED$64,900 Commercial and residential lots available, please call for more information. Arts and Entertainment 4 • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU Video Views by Earl Hayhurst Best of 2012: 1. The Dark Knight Rises - Final chapter in the great Christopher Nolan superhero trilogy. The fact that it is not as good as The Dark Knight and still a brilliant emotional masterpiece goes to the genius of Nolan. Anne Hathaway makes a perfect catwoman, action scenes are amazing and the emotional ending is so perfect. A great movie. 2. Django Unchained - What can you say, Quentin Tarantino is the man. Funny, racist, violent, entertainment with that patented Tarantino dialogue and the usual top-notch acting from all, especially Christoph Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio playing the vicious slave trader. 3. Zero Dark Thirty - From the great Kathryn Bigelow comes this meticulous recreation of the hunt for Osama bin Laden. Jessica Chastian (start polishing that Oscar speech) plays Maya, a CIA operative who takes years to find the wanted terrorist. Movie is under fire for its “true” depiction of torture methods. I am all for it. It got the job done. Final half hour attack on the bin Laden compound is holdyour-breath genius. 4. Silver Linings Playbook - A funny movie about mental illness. Bradley Cooper is terrific as a bipolar man recently released from a facility trying to get his life back in order. He meets an equally damaged woman (Jennifer Lawrence, maybe Chastain’s only Oscar competition) and the two form a love/hate/crazy relationship. Great supporting work from Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom) and believe it or not Chris Tucker. Another gem from writer/director David O Russell (The Fighter). 5. The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Oh my, Emma Watson is going to be such a big star. Cutting her hair and shaking her Harry character, Watson plays Sam, a free spirit who helps a damaged introverted (the terrific Logan Lerman) young man find his way. Marvellous in every way from the terrific soundtrack (Sonic Youth, Cracker and Dexy’s Midnight Runners . . . wow) to the great cast. Ezra Miller is a standout. Written and directed by Stephen Chbosky who wrote the original book. 6. Compliance - Harrowing based-on-a-truestory about a fast food restaurant in Ohio where a man calls pretending to be a police officer saying a young woman (Dreama Walker) has stolen money from a customer. What follows is an unsettling series of degrading and humiliating scenes of abuse with the determined (and very naive) manager (Ann Dowd Canadiana Crossword NewfieKnowhow By Bernice Rosella and James Kilner ACROSS 1 Sever 4 Brother 7 Casket platform 11 Actress Gardner 12 Spirits 14 Engrave 15 Author Fleming 16 Eurasian herb 17 Area measure 18 Dan _____ (Nfld. hockey hero) 20 Brad____ (Nfld. curling champion) 22 Gordon _____ ( Nfld. movie maker) 24 Andy _____ (Prolific Nfld. writer, actor, director) 27 Tse ___ (African fly) 28 Sense of self 31 Responsibility 32 Birman or Bengal 33 Downsize 34 Urge 35 Snoop 36 E.J. _____( Nfld. poet) 37 Crankily 39 Outcasts 42 Richard _____ (Newfoundlander for all seasons) 46 Japanese word for Capital city 47 Whinny 49 Praiseful poem 50 Enough, to Chaucer 51 One of the Hebrides isles 52 Stitch 53 Laboured breathing 54 Tolkien types 55 Weave ANSWERS ON PAGE 22 1 2 3 4 11 12 15 16 18 5 20 21 32 28 29 30 43 44 45 33 35 36 37 40 10 14 27 31 39 9 23 26 34 8 17 19 25 7 13 22 24 6 38 41 42 46 47 50 51 52 53 54 55 DOWN 1 Temporal 2 Track 3 Sheet 4 George W. ________( Big Wheel inventor) 5 Place in Quebec 6 Hill dweller? 7 Wild animal 8 Tickle 9 Light brown 10 Syngman ____ 13 Most wise 19 Imitates 21 One, in Weedon 23 Remains 24 Happiness 25 Ace 26 Hebrew alphabet's 14th letter 48 49 28 Geologic time period 29 Obtained 30 Choose 32 John _____ ( Nfld.'s tenth Lieutenant Gov.) 33 Weeps 35 Prefix for nuptial or natal 36 Beaches, in Barcelona 37 Ryane _____ ( San Jose Shark's starter) 38 Sparse 39 Observer 40 10th planet in our solar system 41 Paragon 43 Emcee 44 Notion 45 Salamander 48 Hexstall or Basford . . . amazing work) keeping the poor girl hostage until the “police” show up. Ahh, Americans so naive, so dumb. 7. Killer Joe - Matthew McConaughey had quite a year in 2012 (Magic Mike, The Paperboy) topping it off with a demented performance as a hired killer in this white trash thriller. Emile Hirsch plays a white trash idiot who comes up with the brilliant plan to kill his mother for the insurance. Enter McConaughey as the title character, a Sauvé cop with a dark side. Gina Gershon (amazing, amazing, amazing go for broke performance) Thomas Hayden Church and Juno Temple round out the cast in the very, very black comedy. From the great William Friedkin, pass the chicken and brace yourself. 8. End of Watch - The best movie I have ever seen about day-to-day police work in a rough area of Los Angeles. Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena play partners who are just trying to do their jobs and have a life. Movie shows the love and trust real cops feel for each other and the horror that the job can be. Marvellous action movie. Great job by writer/director David Ayer. 9. Cabin in the Woods - Best horror flick of the last few years - an everything and the kitchen sink twisted hilarious take on the typical haunted house naive teenagers movie we have seen a thousand times. From the great Joss Whedon and his protégé Drew Goddard. I love the Merman. 10. God Bless America - Like Killer Joe, not for the squeamish but VIDEO STOP those who want to jump on a brilliant sarcastic look at today’s instant fame society and a couple who have had enough of that. Bobcat Goldthwait (yes, that crazy s.o.b.) has crafted a modern Bonnie and Clyde for the ADD generation. 11. Argo 12. Prometheus 13. Hello, I Must be Going 14. Savages 15. Moonrise Kingdom 16. The Avengers 17. Beast of the Southern Wild 18. Flight 19. Ted 20. Seven Psychopaths DVD, BLU RAY, GAMES, SNACKS 300 Main St., Watrous • Open 7 days a week 946-2226 • Visit us on facebook! Now Playing: END OF WATCH Business and Agriculture THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • 5 Region outlook promising for 2013 ■ Daniel Bushman The Watrous Manitou January 21, 2013 After building a strong foundation and attractive product for the past couple of years, community development officer Brendan Manz said the Watrous Manitou Marketing Group (WMMG) wants to continue to attract visitors and future residents to the Watrous area. The 2012 year saw numerous positives, including the resort community of Manitou Beach being recognized nationally by MSN and vacay.ca. Manz is in the midst of tabulating numbers from the Manitou District Regional Park and Manitou Springs Resort Hotel and Mineral Spa at Manitou Beach and the Watrous visitor centre. “The campground saw similar numbers (to the previous year) and the spa has shown increases since they re-opened in 2010. We expect that to continue.” Moving to this year, there are a few items Manz wants to tackle, including the visitors’ guide. “We have seen a lot of good feedback from it, from the community, the business community and folks outside of the community as well. Other communities are also looking at our visitors’ guide and (are wanting to) do something like that as well.” Manz plans on attending trade shows like the Edmonton RV Show in February, the Saskatoon Sports and Leisure Show and the Regina Spring Home and Garden Show to help promote the area. Early plans are in the works for a job fair in town and the WMMG wants to work with industries in the area to talk about opportunities available for high school students, those looking for work or opportunities within the region. A date has not been set although Manz said they hope to have something in the spring. Economic development is also going to be a focus and Manz said the group is going to try to have more of a presence in the community. “We are looking at hosting an agriculture event and we will be looking at doing that in March.” Expanding on business luncheons is another part of that plan to have more of a presence. “We feel a need that is out there with the community after the chamber has been inactive the last few years. We would like to bring in some guest speakers to the community, talk about some of the issues going on and work closely with our businesses.” There is also a possibility of holding more business-type events to allow owners to connect and become more familiar with the WMMG. “I want to sit down with a lot of them one-on-one and really find out what this marketing group can do for them. We have done a lot of good things in the last two years and whatever we can do to continue marketing our community internally and beyond our borders, we will continue to do that.” Manz is also involved with the heritage centre committee and said the major issue will be fundraising for the proposed facility or how to build it. “We have also provided our thoughts as far as what should be Optimistic for 2013 Community development officer Brendan Manz is hoping for great things in 2013 as the area continues to see growth. Manz said Manitou Beach has also been in the spotlight and was recognized nain that facility . . . we see it as another possible asset. It is an opportunity for people who come to our community, another activity for them to do.” The community development officer said he would also like to see quality of life in the area put at the forefront for 2013. “We think our Employment records set Saskatchewan job numbers closed out 2012 with a monthly record high of 539,800 employed people in December, according to the labour force survey released by Statistics Canada. December’s increase of 16,300 over December 2011 marks the 13th consecutive month where records have been set. “2012 was a very successful year for our province, with strong job growth of 2.1 per cent and jobs up by 11,200 from the previous year,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “We are working diligently to encourage even more people to choose Saskatchewan as their place to live, work, do business, and raise a family, and are looking forward to an equally successful 2013.” Saskatchewan’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 4.6 per cent was once again the second lowest in the country. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent. Other year-over-year highlights include: • Saskatchewan’s growth rate of 3.1 per cent was the third highest among the provinces; • Full-time employment increased by 11,400 for 20 months of record monthly highs and part-time jobs increased by 5,000; • The goods-producing sector was a key contributor to strong employment growth of 10.8 per cent, which includes gains in construction, agriculture, manufacturing and forestry, mining, oil and gas; “Saskatchewan is in an enviable position - we are seeing growth all around us,” Boyd said. “The Saskatchewan Plan for Growth has laid out a very clear direction for the province and that will mean more growth, more investment, and more people working and living here.” CAREER OPPORTUNITY WATROUS Young’s Equipment Inc. is searching for Parts Persons and Service Technicians to join our Watrous Team. tionally by travel writers. Manz said the Watrous Manitou Marketing Group is aiming to focus on economic growth and tourism in the region. –– Daniel Bushman/TWM facilities that we have, recreation (opportunities), the hospital re-opening and our businesses; there is nothing you can’t get here. We are seeing more people move in all the time but it is a chance for us to get out there and show Watrous is an excellent place to live. Hopefully, residents can get behind that as well and have that sense of community pride.” Planning to retire? Planning to invest? Do both. If your situation permits, invest your fixed income assets in an RRSP and your equity assets in nonregistered investments. This way, you may save on taxes and still enjoy a diversified portfolio. Call us to find out how The Plan™ can help you prosper now… and over time. 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Kalyn Webster Visit www.watrousmainline.com for more specials. CALL OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR AN APPOINTMENT OR DROP BY TODAY. Watrous Mainline Motor Products Ltd. 208 1st Ave. East, Watrous 306-946-3336 www.watrousmainline.com Editorial and Opinion 6 • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU Of all the things I ever lost... I can’t remember if I’ve mentioned this before, but I have a terrible memory. Short-term, long-term, it makes no difference. Things just won’t stick. In place of a working hippocampus, I rely on a lot of tools - when I remember to use them, that is. I truly am getting a lot better at that if for no other reason than sheer survival. I hate letting other people down; that, plus a few missed appointments followed by feelings of chagrin and sometimes payment for a service I did not receive due to my own absence are also great motivators! After owning my phone for a couple years, I discovered a calendar into which I can enter reminders along with their start and end time, and a choice of notification alarms, ranging from five minutes to two hours prior. Those options, along with aatt variety of loud and annoying musical selections, have been a huge assistance in making it to my scheduled appointments. Of course, relying on my phone alone is not a foolproof method (trust me, I’m a seasoned fool). Sometimes I am at work and my phone is at home. Or vice versa. Or, I responsibly remember to shove my cell into a coat pocket as I run out the door for an errand, then leave it in there and hang the jacket at the back door of the office when I return. Surprisingly enough, I can’t hear the musical selection merrily playing away in my pocket from 25 feet away. So I need back-ups, preferably non-portable ones. That’s where my week-at-a-glance planner comes in. Sitting in a place of pride on my desk, immediately to my right, it remains in an open position, ready at a moment’s notice to record whatever details cross my mind or my desk. Birthdays and anniversaries, appointments and meetings, reminders and random thoughts - they are all in there in black and white (and purple, orange and pink, thanks to the cool gel pens I got in my Christmas stocking!). Of course, my planner doesn’t talk or play music or jump up and down like a neglected pet, begging for closer scrutiny. Therefore, it doesn’t always get my attention. Sometimes I glance over there and it’s a full week behind. Honestly, I don’t know how that can happen; it’s located inches from my in-basket and my desktop printer, both of which I access many times a day. I believe it’s become like a decorative piece in one’s home. I paid a lot of attention to it when it was new, frequently admiring and stroking it. But as time went on, I paid it less and less mind, until now it only strikes me if it’s moved or misplaced. Besides, I branched out and chose a different planner this year, after about three years of using the same one. (Well, not the same one, of course. That would be just stupid. You know what I mean.) Anyway, changing it up was a big mistake - a Big, BIG mistake. First of all, the open area for making general notes is now located on the right side of the spread instead of the left. That means my days of the week, each running vertically the height of the page, are pushed way over to the left. It’s thrown off my whole equilibrium. Where I used to be looking at Wednesday’s column, for example, it’s now already Saturday. No wonder I’m stressed out how did the week fly by so quickly? It takes a minute to calm my beating heart and realize it is still only deadline day and I have a couple more days to write my column. Secondly, I didn’t notice in the catalogue that I chose the planner from that all the French words come first, followed by a slash and then the English version. Great idea if I were working on my bilingualism; not so hot when I’m trying to figure out what day it is and whether I’m supposed to be dropping off ads at the pharmacy, as I do on Tuesday, or Home Hardware, which I do on Wednesdays. Merdi, is it Mardi or Mercredi? And finally, the darn thing is in 24 hour time, or whatever that’s called. Somehow, 3 p.m. has become 15, and good ol’ hometime is now 17. I just can’t wrap my head around it; I’m constantly whispering under my breath, “12 plus five - okay, that’s 17 o’clock.” I would never make it as a nurse or RCMP officer with this deficiency. I could find another thing or two to kvetch about, but I think I hear music playing, and I have to jump up and follow the tune before it quits. It’s the only way I’ll remember where I put my phone! MANITOU The Watrous Robin and Nicole Lay, publishers and editors Daniel Bushman, reporter/photographer Melanie Gunderson, customer service • Laurie Regier, typesetter/production Founded in 1933 by J.A. McGowan Just Layzing Around Good thing I remembered to write a column this week; I didn’t have a reminder recorded anywhere! –– an opinion column by TWM editor Nicole Lay “If I hear any more talk about fire sirens, Jake, you’re gonna be wearing this pabulum . . .” Meal not for faint of heart Sometime around the 25th of January you might hear some people talking about attending “Robbie Burns night”. In some circles this is a yearly event held in honour of the poet Robert Burns, Scotland’s favourite son. Burns was born in Ayrshire, Scotland Jan. 25, 1759. Scotland claims him as its national poet but his works are celebrated throughout the world. Some of his more notable pieces are Auld Lang Syne, To a Mouse, A Man’s A Man for A’That, Ae Fond Kiss, Scots Wha Hae, and Tam O’Shanter. He is considered a pioneer in the “romantic” movement. Literary scholars study the works of this cultural icon who is considered a source of inspiration of liberalism and socialism. He is well remembered in Scotland where, in 2009, he was chosen by his countrymen as the greatest Scot. For those who are planning on hosting a supper (or will be attending a supper), this is not an ordinary meal. These gatherings are steeped in tradition. Very likely haggis will be served and some whiskey will be drank. Haggis - it is a delicacy I have tried once (and only once) but for those who have acquired a taste for it, this is the supper for you. Sheep’s heart, lungs and liver along with other ingredients such as chopped suet, ground oatmeal, onions and spices are cooked in a stomach and served with “champit tatties and bashit neeps”. This delicacy is piped in by a bagpiper, set on the table and Burns’ Address to a Haggis is recited. All very regal. Address to a Haggis Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftan o’ the puddin-race! Aboon them a’ ye tak your place, Painch, tripe, or thaim: Weel are ye wordy o’ a grace As lang’s my arm. In fact, there is an official order for the supper. At the start, guests gather and mix after which the host gives a welcoming speech. The Selkirk Grace is said before the meal begins. The haggis is piped in 309 Main Street • Box 100 Watrous, Saskatchewan S0K 4T0 Phone: (306) 946-3343 • Fax (306) 946-2026 Email: watrous.manitou@sasktel.net Website: www.thewatrousmanitou.ca Published Monday • 48 issues per year and the poem recited. A Scotch whiskey toast is proposed to the haggis, then everyone sits down to enjoy the supper. A guest is chosen to give a short speech on Burns’ life and maybe recite one of his poems, to which the host replies. The lassies are toasted by one of the male participants and is replied to by one of the ladies present. There may be other toasts and speeches but after that the rest of the evening is devoted to Burns. His poems are recited, songs are sung and there is much visiting. The end of the evening is signalled by the singing of Auld Lang Syne. A fitting way to bring the evening to a close. As mentioned, Scotch whiskey is the drink of choice but you could serve other refreshments. Wine connoisseurs suggest a “robust” red wine to pair with the heavy foods of the evening. Of course, it would not be a Scottish affair without a little bit of tartan. Even just a little bit - a hat, tie or pin. Just remember to have a good evening. Neighbourly News Sheep’s heart, lungs and liver along with other ingredients such as chopped suet, ground oatmeal, onions and spices are cooked in a stomach and served with “champit tatties and bashit neeps”. –– a general interest column by contributor Peg Hasein Publications Mail Registration No. 40787091 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. S0 postal codes $30* • On-line $28* • Canada $39* Single copy $1.25* • USA $135 • Overseas $175 (* Prices include GST and are subject to change without notice.) Editorial Policy: The opinions expressed on these pages may not be those of The Watrous Manitou.We reserve the right to edit commentaries or letters for libel as well as for grammar, spelling and length. All letters must include a name, address and phone number for verification purposes. No article, advertisement, or part thereof that belongs to The Watrous Manitou may be reprinted without permission. THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • 7 Some 911 calls are unnecessary How ta look at the news A spider loitering in Just before Christmas, your living room may the National Retailers Asseem like an emergency, sociation reported huge but it does not warrant a retail sales in malls and call to 911. E-Comm (Emersuperstores. “The reason gency Communications) why is a little embarrassdispatchers handle more ing,” explained Argus than a million calls a year Hamilton. “When the from southwest British Mayans turned out to be Columbia. The dispatchwrong and the world didn’t ers compiled a list of the end, Americans had a lot silliest, most absurd and of Christmas shopping to most inappropriate calls to do.” come their way in the last Police are investigatfew years: a caller asked ing how a huge slide, who won the hockey game worth around £2,500, was . . . a caller said her daughstolen from a playground ter was refusing to clean in Bournemouth. Engher room, and she wanted land. Thieves removed the police to make her do it . . bolts that held the slide to . “I made 911 my password a platform and hauled it on my cellphone voice mail away. This is considered and that’s why I accidentthe latest in a crime wave ally dialed 911 repeatedly” –– a general interest column that has blighted almost by contributor Gene Hauta . . . callers calling for taxis . every aspect of British life . . a caller reporting his TV in the past few years. It is was broken . . . a man visiting from out of believed it was taken to be sold for scrap province called to ask for the local time . . . metal. a caller asked how to configure voice mail Also being stolen on a regular basis settings . . . a caller complained about a are manhole covers and railings. In Birlousy tasting chicken sandwich from a mingham, England, there was a serious fast-food restaurant . . . a caller reported attempt to steal the metal column on a there was a spider in their living room. lamp post. When thieves move into the While 911 calls for non-emergencies area of electrical lights, they are also are annoying and costly, this has been after the electrical cables. Lampposts are dubbed the cutest call in 2012. A three- the latest target of metal thieves who have year-old boy called 911 while watching the caused chaos across Great Britain, where Disney Pixar blockbuster movie ‘Cars.’ also being targeted are railway lines, war The boy was concerned for the safety of memorials and church roofs. Lightning McQueen when Chick Hicks Tim Hunter reports a city in South was chasing him. Dakota has banned eating while driving. Promising beginning to the year with NHL deadlock down to dust Ed, my neighbour next door, is unusually upbeat this January. Returning from Mexico a few days after New Year’s, Ed was soon greeted with the joyous news that the NHL is about to come to life for a shortened season. “Canada will soon have big league hockey again and the world is back on a right course,” Ed has been saying. According to Ed, now that I am retired with lots of time and money, I should take him to an NHL game Neighbourly advice according to Ed –– a spiritual column by contributor Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com in Winnipeg or Calgary if I prefer. I can drive us because Ed likes to sightsee and talk and driving interferes with these two favourite activities in a car. Long car rides also make him hungry and it is hard to snack and drive and not get the steering wheel either sticky or greasy. I told Ed I would chauffeur him to either city for a price. He pays for the cost of the gas and both of our tickets into the game. I also offered to give him a bottle of water and a good supply of junk food for our trip. I think that I have offered Ed an outstanding deal, but we are in a deadlock. I would be willing to negotiate a deal with Ed about our NHL excursion, but it seems Ed is not ready to return to any talks soon. The way I see it, time is on my side, as I have lots of it now and Ed does not. Deadlocks seem pretty common in life. Each side has an expressed position and neither side is open to compromise or a change in their position. Deadlocks are standstills or standoffs, as the opposed forces will not budge. The deadlock Jesus had with Satan went from standstill to breakthrough and victory for Jesus. Their standoff was played out in the desert. Thankfully, Jesus could outtalk and outsmart the devil for the victory of good over evil. Sadly, the devil can all too often shoot the rest of us down with temptations for the victory of evil over good. The first temptation by Satan challenged a starving Jesus to turn stones into bread if he was the Son of God. Although Jesus had the power and authority of God, he never used it to show off. If we know who we are, we need not be tempted to prove it to others. Jesus told the tempter, “Man does not live by bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Next, the tempter took Jesus to a high point of the temple and told him to jump off if he was the Son of God, for angels would catch him or keep him from harm. Jesus, as the Son of God, refused to prove it to Satan. He told the devil, “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.” Finally, the devil took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms and their splendor. He said that it can all be yours if you will bow down and worship me. Jesus answered, “Away from me Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.” Thankfully, with God, good overcomes evil. “I’m fine with that,” he said. “It tends to get in the way of my texting.” Michael Carrier, 45, was arrested for soliciting prostitution in New Milford, Conn. Most ‘Johns’ are arrested in police sting, but not Carrier. He was arrested for disturbing other customers at a Friendly’s restaurant because, being hard of hearing, he was shouting to the prostitute the terms of their prospective business arrangement. Here is another dumb john. In Old Orchard Beach, Maine a man called the police with a legitimate complaint. He complained a prostitute had not given him his money’s worth. Of course, the police arrested Scott Pipher and charged him with engaging a prostitute. While he swore he had been shortchanged by 10 minutes, police did arrest two prostitutes identified by Pipher through a website. Jacory Walker, 19, pleaded guilty to bank robbery in Waxahachie, Texas and was sentenced to 37 months in prison. He made the blatant mistake of asking a teller to first access his account (he actually gave her his Social Security number). When he realized he had no money in his account, he made the decision to pull the robbery. In Washington, D.C., Demarco Myles, 19, was arrested for rape after he made a costly assumption. He was pretty sure his second victim truly cared for him so he left her his name and phone number, hoping for a follow-up rendezvous. An 18th-century chateau in France was bulldozed to the ground because a crew made a huge mistake. They took down the entire mansion instead of an outbuilding on the grounds. The owner, Russian businessman Dmitry Stroskin, was actually not too upset. Instead, he plans to build an identical chateau on the land. David Zehntner prevented a theft from his own Florida home. As he flew his private plane over his home, he spotted someone stealing his trailer. He radioed in and Gary Haines, 59, of Stafford, Va. was arrested and charged with theft. In Oregon, Jacob Cox-Brown, 18, joked on Facebook about driving drunk and getting in a hit-and-run accident. His “friends” saw the posting and reported it to police. No one was injured in the accident, but two cars were damaged. “We have used Facebook previously as an investigative tool, but this is the first time I believe we have arrested someone who posted they had committed the crime,” explained Brad Johnston, deputy chief of police in Astoria, Ore. The man has been charged with two counts of “failing to perform the duties of a driver” by not stopping and letting the cars’ owners know about the accident and how to contact him. A California homeowner had a Christmas display featuring more than 340,000 lights. According to Brad Dickson, astronauts on the International Space Station asked him to dim the lights so they could get some sleep. Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles released a photo of their Christmas card for everyone in the U.K. to enjoy. “How sincere is that?” asked Dickson. “I want to personally wish you happy holidays. It’s a picture of my Christmas card.” A report of a gun spotted at a St. Johns County movie theatre caused serious panic, but in the end it was discovered that the “perpetrator” was only trying to sneak a sub sandwich into the theatre, not a shotgun! Until next week . . . keep reading between the lines . . . Sports and Recreation 8 • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU The Point After The puck dropped on the NHL season over the weekend. I provide my thoughts on how crucial it is to have a quick start. –– a sports column by TWM reporter Daniel Bushman While local hockey leagues wrap up regular season play, the NHL hit the ice for the first time this year for its abbreviated 48-game season. Fans for each of the 30 teams had to be optimistic heading into the year, especially since it is a sprint to the finish as opposed to a long 82-game haul. I, for one, am one of those fans since I still think the team I cheer for - Calgary - needs to rebuild but has chosen not to. The team is giving it one more gasp to try to get into the postseason for the first time in three years. With a lot of aging veterans the team is hoping that the leadership and experience will translate into success. If they don’t get to the postseason I would have to expect they will dismantle what they can and begin retooling. Although that should have been done a few years ago so maybe they will continue on the path of finishing eighth or lower. In any case, there is always optimism when the start of a new season arrives; you just never know. As for the other teams in the league, youth and determination may be the recipe for success. The Flames’ Alberta rival in Edmonton may be lining up for a nice year. With lots of its stars playing in the American Hockey League before the lockout ended, they are ready to slide right into action and not miss a beat whereas other teams may be behind the eight-ball, having to catch up physically. The Oilers need to bolster their netminding, though, and if they do, might wind up going deep in the postseason, if they can get there. Other teams that could be fun to watch and should find success include quite a few but Minnesota’s big signings in the offseason; the Kings trying to defend the Stanley Cup; Vancouver’s strength as a whole; the return of Sidney Crosby; and even Carolina’s stocking up on talent could all make them contenders. It all depends on a quick start by each. If you were to take last year’s first 48 games, the Kings would have missed the playoffs and the Leafs would have been in so you just never know. Regardless, it will be a dandy of a year. Switching gears and sports, the NFL playoffs were fun to watch as teams were narrowed down to four. Of course, by now it is two teams but that was determined after this went to press. The final four had Atlanta and San Francisco in the NFC championship and Baltimore against New England in the AFC championship. After the Falcons built a 20-0 lead, they almost gave up their game against Seattle. But I took them to beat the 49’ers being on home turf, having the offensive weapons they do and a decent defense. However, the two teams are so close that if the game had been played in San Francisco, I would have taken them to win instead. On the other side, you can’t bet against a quarterback like Tom Brady so I went with New England over Baltimore. Brady is clutch and a phenomenal athlete, which helped them get to the Super Bowl last season against New York. He is a hard guy to beat and should be back in the Super Bowl game again this year. However, among the many storylines that can be found, if Baltimore and San Francisco both won over the weekend that would mean two brothers would be coaching against each other in the Super Bowl. Both are head coaches for their respective teams and it would be neat to see them go head-to-head. If you were their parents, who would you cheer for? A similar situation came to mind after I typed that. In the NHL during the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2003, Anaheim played New Jersey. In that series, Scott Niedermayer played for New Jersey while brother Rob was with the Ducks. The pair’s mother was torn who to cheer for and was a ball of nerves during the whole series. Eventually New Jersey won in seven games, giving Scott a Stanley Cup. However, the good news for their mom is that the pair actually played together for Anaheim a few years after and in 2007 the team won the Cup over Ottawa in five games. That would be a sweet season for the Niedermayer brothers and my brother who is a fan of the team. That was also Anaheim’s first-ever Stanley Cup. Taking aim The Young/Watrous Comets hosted Craik Jan. 11 in a regular season matchup. The Warriors skated away with the win but not before Young/Watrous was able to score four goals, including two from Jesse Dengler (pictured #14). –– Daniel Bushman/TWM Wheatland welcomes 2013 ■ Daniel Bushman The Watrous Manitou January 21, 2013 With just a few weeks left in the regular season, Wheatland teams were shooting for some wins as a logjam developed near the top of the leaderboard during the Christmas period. Heading into 2013, local clubs were hoping to build on a few victories. Allan was rolling as it looked to end 2012 on a high note. The Flames were 6-0 in December as they faced Dundurn on the 22nd. Allan doubled up the Wheatkings 6-3, then was home to Kinistino Dec. 29. In that game, the Flames skated away 7-4 victors. The team’s first game in 2013 was Jan. 8 against Dundurn where they shutout the Wheatkings 6-0. The Flames then hosted Imperial Jan. 12 but lost 5-4 in overtime. Allan got back in the win column against Young/Watrous Jan. 13 with a 6-1 victory. The team was in Young Jan. 19 and travels to Dundurn Jan. 26. Holdfast looked for some momentum late in December after dropping the first three of the month. The Trackstoppers faced Craik Dec. 22 but the Warriors proved to be too powerful, coming away 8-2 winners. Holdfast then met Craik on home ice Dec. 29 and in that game lost a close overtime contest 5-4. In their final game of 2012, the Trackstoppers met Dundurn. In that game, Holdfast fell 4-2. The team played a pair of games Jan. 4 and 5 in St. Brieux and Kinistino. However, they lost 6-4 and 7-3 and are seeking their first win of the new year. Holdfast was home to Wakaw Jan. 11 where it won 9-1 but then lost 5-4 to Dundurn Jan. 12. The club welcomed Craik Jan. 19 and Naicam Jan. 20. The team heads to Young Jan. 22 and is home to Imperial Jan. 25. It then travels to Imperial Jan. 26. Imperial was eyeing another victory after shutting out Naicam Dec. 15. The Sabres were home to Dundurn and outlasted the Wheatkings by a 7-3 count. That was the club’s last game in 2012; it was 3-2 in the month of December. In January, the team travelled to Craik where it skated past the Warriors in a 5-4 overtime victory. The Sabres then went to Dundurn where they lost by a close 4-3 count. With a 10-4 record, Imperial went to Allan Jan. 12 and came away with an overtime win. The Sabres then hosted St. Brieux Jan. 13 and added another victory, this time 6-1. The Sabres hosted Craik Jan. 16 and were in Wakaw Jan. 18. The team heads to Holdfast Jan. 25 and then has a return date with the Trackstoppers Jan. 26. Young/Watrous had its sights set on a victory Dec. 18 after going 1-3 in the month. The team was home to Allan and found itself down 3-2 after one. In the second, the Comets scored four times led by Kenny Dengler to take a lead into the final period. But the Flames countered in the third with five straight goals to take the game 9-6. That was the final game in 2012 for the Comets who faced Lake Lenore Jan. 4. In that game, Travis Polkinghorne got the Comets on the board first but Lake Lenore countered with a goal in the second. After taking the lead with an early third-period goal, Lake Lenore gave one up to Young/Watrous as Daniel Hall found the back of the net. Taylor Engele assisted both the goals. With the game tied, the Comets regained the lead as Kenny and Jesse See page 12: WHL Brackets unveiled as hockey teams eye provincials ■ Daniel Bushman/The Watrous Manitou January 21, 2013 For local hockey teams entering provincial play this season, the road has just begun. The Saskatchewan Hockey Association released the draws earlier this month and clubs from all over the province in different age groups are hoping to make it to the top. Starting in pee wee C, the Watrous Hawks received a first-round bye and face Dodsland KDL. The winner of that bracket will meet either Beardy’s or Spiritwood. In pee wee D, the Viscount Vipers face Aberdeen in the first round. Clavet is also in D and plays Naicam. The winner of those brackets will face each other in the next round. In bantam C, the Clavet Cougars received a firstround bye and face Shellbrooke. The winner meets either St. Walburg or Dundurn. Also in C, but on the other side of the bracket are the Watrous Hawks. They also got a first-round bye and face Shaunavon. The winner takes on either Maple Creek or Eatonia. In midget C, the Watrous Hawks meet Hague in round one. The winner takes on either Hudson Bay or Beardy’s. Drake is also in C and meets Porcupine Plain. The victor in that matchup faces Shellbrooke or Maidstone. If both Watrous and Drake win their two rounds, they would meet to advance to the provincial final. They could meet Clavet who is on the other side of the bracket and plays Wynyard in round one. If Clavet wins that round, it faces either Wadena or Kipling. In senior A, a handful of Long Lake Hockey League teams are competing. Lanigan meets Wynyard in round one while on the other side of the bracket Nokomis faces Cupar while LeRoy faces off against Strasbourg. If the Chiefs and Braves both win, they meet each other in round two. The Pirates would see Dalmeny if they win. Watrous is also in senior A and gets an openinground bye. The Winterhawks are on the same side as the Pirates and face Kindersley. The winner of that will meet Bruno or Eatonia. Davidson is competing in senior C this year and draws Loreburn after a first-round bye. The winner takes on Kyle or Gravelbourg. On the other side of the bracket, the Wheatland Hockey League’s Allan Flames face Wilkie after a first-round bye. The winner will play Macklin or Lake Lenore, another Wheatland team. In Senior D, Drake meets Porcupine Plain in round one. The winner faces Dinsmore. On the other side, the Wheatland’s Craik Warriors meet Gull Lake with the winner playing Central Butte or Leader. Holdfast plays Bethune in another first-round matchup with the victor seeing Bredenbury. THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • 9 Trails provide place for skiers ■ Daniel Bushman/The Watrous Manitou January 21, 2013 Cross country skiers have been tracking down the trails at Manitou Beach and enjoying more snow than last year. Trail volunteer Norm Painchaud said he has heard some positive comments. Painchaud added depending on the weather they try to get out to groom the trails set up around the beach. Volunteer and member of the rec board Ernie Kochylema said there are three trails for cross country skiers to use: around the golf course, through the campground, and around the hall. “I think they all total up around 10 kilometres.” Kochylema said the shelter of the trees has made for some nice trails through the campground. “There are also a couple of little hills. At the golf course we try and stay around the trees.” Both Kochylema and Painchaud tend to the trails as much as possible. The pair try to get out after snow falls and on weekends to break trails for those who want to cross country ski. A sleigh-type unit with two runners is pulled around to create the trails. “Sometimes we will make different ones.” Kochylema said for the most part the trails usually are not damaged, although deer use them and at times those snowshoeing or snowmobiling have gone over them. “It is nice if they could try and stay off to the side because it flattens them out.” Cross country skiers can use the trails whenever they like and grooming will continue until the end of March, weather permitting. Hawks fly to victory The Watrous Pee Wee Hawks won the A side against Saskatoon Renegades in the Tier III tournament hosted by the Saskatoon Knights the weekend of Jan. 12 and 13. They were undefeated in four games! Back row: Brad Ernst, Bill Hicks, Tyce Masich, Tyler McWillie, Justin Yanoshewski, Cole Dunham,Treyl Ernst,Troy Sundquist, Zachary Yanoshewski, Sheldon Yanoshewski; middle row: Rayner Frey, Rayne Holma, Keagan Rostie, Jacob Wiebe, Sam Pilling; front row: Robbie Martin, Clay Frey, Owen Hicks. ––photo submitted by Joanne Hammond Basketball teams driving towards February ■ Daniel Bushman The Watrous Manitou January 21, 2013 With January winding down, local basketball teams in Horizon School Division are shooting for wins and aiming for a shot at playoffs. The Watrous senior girls team is in the west league this year. After starting the season 1-1, the team met Muenster Jan. 10 and came away 39-25 winners. The girls hosted Wakaw Jan. 17 before wrapping up the month in St. Brieux Jan. 24. Before the Wildcats game Jan. 17, St. Brieux sat first at 3-0 followed by Watrous at 2-1, Muenster at 1-1, Humboldt at 1-3 and Wakaw at 0-2. The league final takes place in March along with conference, regional and provincial play. It is a close race in the senior boys blue league, with Humboldt in first at 3-0 followed by Watrous and Kelvington at 2-1, Middle Lake at 2-2, St. Brieux at 1-1, Lake Lenore at 0-1 and Imperial at 0-4. Watrous faced Kelvington Jan. 8 and won 74-30 and then defeated Imperial Jan. 15 by a 60-46 score. The Wildcats will be home to Lake Lenore Jan. 22 to wrap up the month. Imperial lost to St. Brieux Jan. 8 and then to Watrous on the 15th. The team ends January in Middle Lake Jan. 22nd. The league final takes place Mar. 5 with conference, regional and provincial action later in March. The senior boys gold league saw Viscount get its first win Jan. 8. The team defeated Wakaw 12226. The team met Watson Jan. 15 and finishes the month against the same team. Wakaw sits first at 2-1 followed by Viscount at 1-0, Kawacatoose at 1-1 and Watson at 0-2. The league final takes place Mar. 5 with conference, regional and provincial action later in March. Watrous leads the way in the junior girls southwest league at 3-0. The Wildcats beat St. Dominic Jan. 14 by a 5217 count. The team had to reschedule a game against Humboldt and its last game of January is the 24th when it faces Humboldt once more. The league final is Feb. 14, pre-districts are Feb. 26 and districts take place Mar. 2. In the junior boys central league, Watrous started the year at 1-3. After losing to St. Augustine and Humboldt, the team got its first win, beating St. Dominic. The Wildcats were home to St. Augustine Jan. 14 but lost 36-29. They face St. Dominic Jan. 21. The league final is Feb. 11, pre-districts Feb. 26 and districts Mar. 2. LLHL clubs shooting for goals in 2013 ■ Daniel Bushman/The Watrous Manitou January 21, 2013 Closing in on the end of the Long Lake Hockey League regular season, the six clubs - including Drake and Watrous - have been vying for a grasp of top spot. The Winterhawks have been holding on to first place as they began last week with a one-point advantage over Lanigan. The Canucks, meanwhile, sat fifth, 12 points behind Watrous. Watrous headed into its Christmas break with wins against Lanigan and Drake. The Winterhawks then suited up Dec. 28 against Nokomis. In that contest, both Watrous and Nokomis were able to find the back of the net but the Winterhawks prevailed 10-5 in Nokomis. Watrous returned home a night later against LeRoy but fell behind 1-0 early in the first period. The Winterhawks evened the score with 3:54 left as Craig Olynick and Kirk Moore set up Adam Slobodzian. In the second period, Watrous scored once as Moore On the move The Watrous Winterhawks have been holding down top spot in the Long Lake Hockey League standings this year.The Winterhawks end the regular season this Saturday at home. –– Daniel Bushman/TWM got a pass from Josh Elder and Justin Nicholson. The Braves countered with a pair to take a 3-2 lead into the third. In the final 20 minutes, LeRoy added to its lead with a goal by Charlie Patrick. Watrous came back to make it 4-3 after a goal by Patrick Ullyott. The team then evened the game late in the period with Zak Pankhurst and Slobodzian setting up defenseman Woody Klassen. The matchup needed an extra frame and LeRoy found the game winner as Regan Nabseth beat goaltender Adam Bartko to take a 5-4 victory. In the team’s first game of 2013, Watrous hosted Davidson Jan. 5. The Cyclones were first to score as Clint Moore made it 1-0 less than five minutes into the game. The Winterhawks countered shortly after, though, with a shot by forward Travis Eggum who scored his 20th of the season. Byron Bitz and Elder added the assists. Then late in the opening period, Pankhurst got the team in front with a pass from Ullyott to make it 2-1. In the second period, Watrous added to its lead with Slobodzian’s fourth goal of the season from Brent Sather and Ben Bitz. Three minutes after that goal, with 15:37 left in the second, Elder scored to make it 4-1. Eggum and Byron Bitz added the helpers. Then with the powerplay, Watrous made it 5-1 with a Bryon Bitz shot from Elder and Klassen. That was it for scoring for the rest of the contest and Watrous collected its 10th win of the year. The club travelled to Davidson Jan. 9 where it lost 5-2. It was in Lanigan Jan. 12 and teams were tied after one after the Winterhawks evened the score when Woody Klassen scored from Ullyott and Moore. In the second, Watrous scored a shorthanded goal thanks to Byron Bitz but in the third, Lanigan got its second powerplay goal of the game to send it to overtime. Teams then had to go to a shootout where the Winterhawks got the win 3-2. The team returned home to face Nokomis Jan. 15 and headed to Nokomis Jan. 19. Watrous heads to Drake Jan. 22 and then hosts Davidson Jan. 26 where the team will retire long-time netminder Craig Anderson’s jersey. That also marks the final game of the regular season for the Winterhawks. Drake was looking to end 2012 on a high note and tangled with Davidson Dec. 28 where it got on the board first. The Canucks’ Jordan Schindel scored with just under eight minutes left in the opening period from Matt Rintoul and Steve Schroeder to make it 1-0. Then with 21 seconds remaining, Steve scored from brother Scott to go up 2-0. In the second period, Davidson cut the lead in half with a powerplay marker but Drake replied with a powerplay goal of its own as Brad Schroeder made it 3-1. In the final period, Drake scored an early goal as Rick Toman and Nick Kalnicki set up Jadon Potter and the Canucks went up 4-1. A goal by the Cyclones and a late tally from Scott Schroeder made the score 5-2 and that was how the contest ended. Drake hit the ice in LeRoy to begin 2013 and after the Braves took a 1-0 lead, the Canucks evened the score with Rintoul finding Kyle Bergen with 6:45 remaining in the opening period. LeRoy replied a few minutes later and took a 2-1 advantage into period two. In the second, Drake netted a pair of goals - one by Potter and the other from Schindel - before LeRoy responded with eight seconds left. With a 3-3 game, teams headed into the third where Toman scored his seventh of the year from Kalnicki and Brad Schroeder. Up by one, Drake scored a powerplay marker as Nolan Blair and Danny Ewen fed Bergen for his second of the game to make it 5-3 with just under 12 minutes to play. LeRoy countered at the 14:10 mark with a goal by Garret Miskolezi and it was 5-4. Drake headed to the powerplay again and got another tally with the man advantage thanks to a Kalnicki shot from Potter and Brad Schroeder. The Braves added another goal but it was not enough and Drake skated away 6-5 winners. With a pair of wins, the Canucks looked to take down Lanigan Jan. 4. However, the Pirates had other plans and scored once in the first, once in second and three times in the third to win 5-0. That put the brakes on the Canucks’ winning streak. Drake faced Lanigan in a rematch of sorts Jan. 9 but came up on the losing end 6-2. They then travelled to Davidson Jan. 11 where they lost in a shootout 5-4. The Canucks were back on home ice Jan. 12 against LeRoy but were blanked 11-0. The team was home to Nokomis Jan. 18 and hosts Watrous Jan. 22. The Canucks head to LeRoy Jan. 23 and host Lanigan Jan. 25 to finish the regular season. Country Connection 10 • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU Liberty Faye Anderson • 847-2035 We were sorry to hear of the death of Bryant Loeppky in Moose Jaw Jan. 9. The funeral service was held in Moose Jaw Funeral Home Saturday, Jan. 12. Sunday, Jan. 13, Bob Loeppky and his son were out to visit Eugene and Carolyn Wolff for a couple of hours. Also, we received word on the passing of Earl Mansell in Nokomis Jan. 13. We send out our sympathies to these families. Randy and Janice Tannahill are enjoying holidaying in Hawaii for a few weeks. I have been talking to sister Linda in Fort Lauderdale several times and she said the temperature in that part of Florida is at least 10˚ higher than other years at this time and sister Donna and Earl are in Texas and their weather has been very cool compared to most years as has Arizona temps. I guess it would all feel good compared to our temps here, especially with those raw winds! I guess we will try and get away in another week, so we will find out. Tuesday, Jan. 15, sister Bonnie Beaton flew to Mesa, Ariz. for a two-week holiday. Manitou Beach Sue Alcock Cash for community Wendy Gullacher, district council member for the Simpson branch of Affinity Credit Union (left) and Gaylene Sundquist, business development manager for Affinity, present Paul Gosselin representing Imperial Play School with $1,050.The funds are from Affinity’s community development grant. Hello folks, I hope you all enjoyed the balmy, rainy weather Tuesday, Jan. 15. The ice was no fun though. Arnie Strueby, the King of Danceland is now home. Congratulations from the community Arnie on your recovery. Do plan to attend the Watrous-Manitou Beach Heritage Centre informational meeting in the Heritage Room at the Watrous Civic Centre. The more in attendance, the better for this worthy cause. The date is Wednesday, Jan. 23 and you have probably already seen the ad in last week’s paper. This is the time to voice your ideas and suggestions. Community condolences to the family of the young man who took his life in Wellington Park - a very sad and difficult time for the family. Our thoughts are with you. Book club members met Jan. 15 and discussed King Lear and his dreadful estate planning. All in all, a good evening, especially Fern’s luncheon afterwards. Next month Butter Down the Well will be up for dissection. Author Robert Collins from Shamrock, Sask. sets the book of reflections of a Canadian childhood in the 1920s and 1930s. I wonder if it bears any resemblance to books of that era by James Grey? Have a good week folks, Sue. –– photo submitted Imperial moving forward in 2013 ■ Daniel Bushman/The Watrous Manitou January 21, 2013 Looking ahead to 2013 is the focus of Imperial’s new mayor Ronald Klenk who was elected this past fall. Klenk said he is quite optimistic about the future of the town and school. Klenk is hoping to get back to the community’s tree-trimming program and to look at doing some street maintenance. The program, which has been done in the past, allows the trees to be kept tidy. Growth has also been seen in various places across the province and Klenk said Imperial has lots ready to go. While some are not serviced yet, they are available for residents to purchase. Klenk added he hopes to develop a positive relationship with the new ownership at Rite Way. After the company switched hands, Klenk said he is planning to keep in touch with the company. “Lots are ready to go if they wish to move stuff in.” The community is also looking at changing its cable system from analog to digital HD. “It is in the works and hopefully by the end of the month we will be changing.” Klenk also hopes to get a doctor to come on board in Imperial but understands that a physician shortage is an issue in many places across Saskatchewan. Subscription due?? Use this convenient form to renew, order a brand new subscription, or send a change of address. Name: ____________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ ✃ ____________________________________________ Please check one of the following boxes: ❒ New ❒ Renewal ❒ Change of address - please provide new address below Address: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Please send a cheque for: SO postal codes - $30; All other Canadian - $39 Online - $28; U.S. - $135; International - $175 The Watrous Manitou, Box 100 Watrous, SK S0K 4T0 Cash for community Wendy Gullacher, district council member for the Simpson branch of Affinity Credit Union (left) and Gaylene Sundquist, business development manager for Affinity, present Gloria Nimchuk repre- senting Simpson Centennial Centre and the Village of Simpson with $2,219.90 and $680, respectively. The funds are from Affinity’s community development grant. –– photo submitted Simpson Elaine Wilson • 836-4711 Tammy Federspiel of Calgary was home to spend Christmas with her parents Brian and Sandra Federspiel and stayed for the funeral of her grandfather Merlin Federspiel. Also here for the funeral were Brian’s sister Lynn and brother-in-law Jim Reid from Langley, B.C. Our sympathy to the Stein family on the death of Stacey Stein. He will be missed by all his family and many friends. Stacey spent his whole life at Simpson. Harold Crawford of Guelph, Ont. spent time with his brother Allan Crawford and also visited with other family. Also visiting Allan were his son Rodney and daughter-in-law Tanis Crawford and family of Meadow Lake. Simpson Homemakers Simpson Homemakers met Jan. 9 at the home of Deanie McKay. The meeting opened with creed and roll call with 11 members. We welcomed new member Lori Crawford. Diane Richardson read minutes of the last meeting and Colleen Hunt gave the treasurer’s report. Sadie Gullacher gave the floral report. We will donate to the Watrous School of Dance, discussed the ladies night out for fall and made a donation in memory of Jean Taylor to the diabetes association. The raffle was won by Holly Crawford. Next meeting will be at Holly Crawford’s. THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • 11 Plunkett Deloris Wilson (Sutherland) • 944-4852 The Plunkett Community Centre is holding breakfasts Saturday mornings. So far they had good turnouts and anyone is welcome to attend. Layne and Sylvia Duke were away to Edmonton to spend Christmas with their family. Congratulations to Trevor Lees of Saskatoon and Carol Dionne who will be married Feb. 2 in Meadow Lake. Trevor is the son of Jim and Janet Lees, formerly of Humboldt. Jan. 8, the Plunkett Friendship Club cancelled cards and the potluck supper due to flu and colds. There are several deer roaming around Plunkett at nights. Our back yard is full of deer tracks. We had to put a snow fence around our cedar trees as they were eating them. David and Lyla Muench spent Christmas with their daughter Heather and son-in-law Steven Watt and family at Kitscoty, Alta. During Christmas week they visited their mother Edyth Ptolemy at Dinsmore. David and Lyla spent a couple of weeks holidaying in Puerto Rico and said it was very hot. Visiting in Watrous with Ellen Farago were her 13014MC00 daughter Gail and son-in-law Bob Lawson of Regina and Don Farago of Moose Jaw. Congratulations to Curtis and Lindsay Olah of Calgary on the birth of their son James. He is a great grandson to Jim and Jean Olah of Watrous and a grandson to Gerald and Inger Olah of Plunkett. Bob and Renee Clavelle had all their family home for the Christmas season. They were all at their daughter Tammy and Travis Peters at Clavet for Christmas Day. Anyone having any news, please phone me at 944-4852. Thank you. 12 • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU From page eight: WHL Dengler set up Cody Tkachuk with 11:04 left in the third. But Lake Lenore scored two goals less than a minute apart and then added another as it skated to a 5-3 win. The Comets travelled to Craik for a Jan. 5 matchup and the Warriors took a 3-2 advantage into the second. Craik added another before the Comets got to within one on a goal by Jesse Dengler - his second of the game. Down 4-3, the Comets tied the game but that would be all the goals for Young/ Watrous. The Warriors went on to win 9-4. The Comets were home to the Warriors Jan. 11 and got an early powerplay to start the game. However, Craik was able to kill it off. Teams traded powerplay opportunities later in the first period but with 52 seconds left in the first period, Craik struck first. In the second, the Warriors jumped out to a 2-0 lead after an early goal. Comets’ netminder Mitch McMann made some timely saves to keep the game within reach but the Warriors received another powerplay and a shot from the blueline cuffed McMann to make it 3-0 with 8:41 remaining. The Comets responded late in the middle frame thanks to a Brett McMann slapshot from Christopher Osmak and Travis Polkinghorne. After having the lead cut, Craik responded off the draw and made it 4-1. Then with 47 seconds left in the period, the Warriors’ Josh Richardson scored his third of the game to make it 5-1. In the third period, Young/Watrous tried to climb back and Cody Tkachuk took a pass from Polkinghorne to get the team’s second of the game. Jesse Dengler added a pair but in a losing cause as the Warriors got one more and won 6-4. The Comets headed west to Allan Jan. 13 where they lost 6-1. They were in Dundurn Jan. 15 and hosted Allan Jan. 19. This week, the Comets are home to Holdfast Jan. 22, travel to Wakaw Jan. 26 and host St. Brieux Jan. 27. 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(Must enter spa at same time) –– Daniel Bushman/TWM Reflections Clothing Winter Sale January 18 - 31 Monday - Friday 10 - 5 Saturday 10 - 2 Come and see our clear mineral water! Manitou Beach, SK 1.800.667.7672 or 306.946.2233 manitousprings@sasktel.net www.manitousprings.ca THE HOCKEY BAGS 7th Annual Women’s Rec Hockey Tournament Saturday, January 26th Simpson Arena Round-robin play featuring hockey games from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Hockey Bags • Langham • Dundurn Humboldt • Outlook/Hanley/Loreburn • raffles • kitchen • 50/50 • bar Everyone Welcome!! 22-24c 118 Washington Avenue, Davidson, SK 567-3313 CABARET in conjunction with the Hockey Bags 7th Annual Rec Hockey Tournament featuring The Seekers Saturday, January 26th Simpson Centennial Hall Doors open at 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $10/ person ivers ed Dr t a n ig No minors allowed Des Available! Sponsored by the Watrous Royals Ladies Softball Team NOTICE: Effective January 31st Simpson, SK will NO LONGER be open on Sundays!! \ Heritage Centre [ PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, January 23 7:30 • Heritage Room What kind of facility would you like? We want your input! The Concept: 1) The history of our communities of Watrous & Manitou Beach needs to be preserved; 2) The Heritage Centre needs to be an eyecatching, attractive and larger facility that our communities can be proud of; 3) The Centre needs to enhance and serve as a valuable addition to the tourism of our area. For more information, please check out our website and online archives at (click on the plan): watrousheritage.ca Watrous-Manitou Beach Heritage Centre THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • 13 Rec report ■ submitted by Jill Simpson/Watrous The Watrous arena has been packed with action over the last few months with learn-to-skate, minor hockey, senior hockey, rec hockey, public skating and shinny. Minor hockey weekend took place Jan. 4 and 5 and was once again a huge success. In order to provide more recreational skating, I am going to try to schedule more public skating in open slots when there is the opportunity, on top of the regularly-scheduled times. To see an up-to-date arena schedule please visit www.townofwatrous.com/watrousarenacalendar. The Watrous rec board is grateful to have received funding from the Affinity Credit Union community development fund to support the Watrous youth soccer league. With this funding we will be able to purchase some new nets as well as balls to help with the program. The Forever…In Motion training sessions put on by Saskatoon Health Region were supposed to be held in January and February; however, due to low enrolment they have been postponed until the end of February and March. The Forever… In Motion program is a provincial strategy to help keep older adults active. The program is open to anyone age fifty-five and older. Sessions are aimed at training peer leaders who could then potentially teach the exercises in the community; no experience is needed! The Prairie Central District for Sport Culture and Recreation will be hosting a cultural gathering in our district sometime in the spring. I have submitted an expression to potentially host this event in Watrous in early April. We will hear further about this opportunity in the coming months. Watrous is one of three communities that was chosen to host the Prairie Central District for Sport Culture and Recreation “PLAY Project”, which stands for Plan, Lead, Activate Youth. This project will take place in April and will be a three-day strategic planning session aimed at analyzing the after-school programming needs of our community. Members of the community from various sectors are invited to be part of this planning process so that we can provide a range of opportunities to engage our youth! It is that time of year again to start thinking about Sask Lotteries Community Grant Program. In the next few months, those community groups who received funding will be required to submit a follow-up report, so make sure your projects are complete! As Packing the rink The Watrous Centennial Arena has been bustling with activity as minor hockey teams, senior hockey including the Winterhawks (pictured), public skating and learn-to-skate have hit the ice. well, it was announced that funding will be available for the program again this year, and due to strong lottery sales in Saskatchewan the per capita amount has been increased by 10 per cent. Follow-up reports and application forms will be mailed out to community groups in a couple months. If you have questions, comments, or concerns about anything recreation related, or if you would like to add to the monthly rec report, please contact Jill Simpson at 946-3369 or email watrousrecreation@sasktel. –– file photo Being safe while snowmobiling ■ Daniel Bushman The Watrous Manitou January 21, 2013 Copious amounts of snow can be found throughout large areas of the province and that has snowmobilers salivating over hitting the open trails. With the riding season rolling, the Watrous RCMP, Saskatchewan Safety Council and SGI are reminding people to be careful when riding. Driving a snowmobile is a major contributing factor to deaths and injuries in the province. Watrous Sergeant Sean Porter and Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) agree that risky behaviour, speed, alcohol and unfamiliarity with the terrain or the machine are major factors in deaths and injuries. Porter said riders should be particularly aware of freshly-fallen snow that can hide thin ice, ditches, rocks, branches, drainage pipes and depressions. He added that snowmobile riders should ensure the ice they travel on is thick enough on lakes and reservoirs. Those heading out should also be careful when it comes to fields. Porter said people using snowmobiles should be cautious and know where fences are. SGI listed various ways to be safe while enjoying the outdoors on a snowmobile: • Always wear a helmet; • Never drive faster than 80 km/h or the posted speed limit, including the speed limit posted on designated snowmobile trails; • Never ride after drinking alcohol; • At night, make sure your headlight and taillight are working; • At night, reduce your speed and do not ride alone; • Follow at a reasonable and safe distance; • Avoid unfamiliar terrain, especially lakes and streams; • Wear reflective clothing and; • If you have a passenger, make sure they are wearing a helmet and proper clothing. In addition to wearing a helmet, it is important to wear proper clothing like snowsuits, protective goggles if the helmet does not have a shield, mitts WINTER SAVINGS TRACTORS ‘11 JD 9530T ‘08 JD 9430T ‘08 JD 7330 MFWD w/741 Ldr. ‘07 JD 9530T ‘97 JD 9400 SEEDING ‘08 SeedMaster 60-12 A/D ‘06 JD 1910 - 430 bu. 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You’ll be amazed at what you hear! Watrous Chiropractic Clinic 107D – 3rd Avenue East Watrous, SK If you wish to see us for a hearing test or service on your existing product; call to book your appointment. We have been serving Saskatchewan since 1977. Next Clinic Date: th 2012 Monday, 28. th262013 TuesdayJan. Nov. Karen Schneider BC-HIS 1-800-667-1124 Watrous, SK Ph: 946-3362 Fax: 946-3898 www.excellhearing.com 14 • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU 13014MF00 Dorothy Wolter • 363-2148 Condolences to the Jones family of Nokomis on Allan’s passing at the age of 89. The funeral home of Strasbourg was in care of arrangements. Jan. 13, George, Marie and family of Beechy graced the Sunday service at Drake North Star Mennonite. Drake Community for Seniors was held Jan. 15 for noon dinner. Barb Gibney, Linda Schmidt and Lois Ewert did the honours. Twenty-three attended. Jan. 16, the Drake Silver Sages held their monthly supper. Twenty-five or so attended. John Bartel travelled to Winnipeg not only to shovel snow, but help a couple renovate the home that they bought. Jan. 15, the Villa and the Manor helped Mary Bergen celebrate a birthday in the Villa. Attending were: Doreen Snider, Mary Ann Bartel, Mary Schmidt from the Manor and Florence Boechler, Dorothy Wolter and host Katherine Funk attended from the Villa. Missing were Edna Meikle and Marg Bartel. Snow, rain and a high of 5˚C occurred Jan. 15. I still collect milk jugs and cartons. Jan. 15, Ben Bartel and his children Jacob and Felix popped into visit grandma Marg Bartel. Get well wishes, thinking of and prayers for children, bus drivers, teachers, doctors, nurses, caregivers, folks in the hospital, in lodges, members mourning the loss of a loved one and anyone at home and not feeling up to par. Colonsay Florence Halvorson • 255-2358 Darlene Baczuk spent the Christmas season with her mother Margaret Baczuk in Kipling. Christmas Day, Andrew Baczuk who is in the Kipling Care Home was brought out for the day. He was joined by his son Barry and daughter-in-law Cindy, his son Bob and his fiancée Darcy and her two children. Darlene and her mom spent New Year’s Eve at the Bear Claw Lodge to ring in 2013. Darlene’s niece, Kelly and her husband Greg and their two children Nicholas and Isabella spent an afternoon visiting Margaret and Darlene. Pat Brown from Cardiff, Wales was a house guest of Darlene’s over the Christmas season, as well as the first two weeks of January. She was here to be with her brother Brian Rowlands during his unfortunate terminal illness. My thoughts and prayers were always with Pat, Cathy, Danielle, Peter, Matthew, Rudy and Gareth during this very sad time. Rummoli was played at the seniors centre Jan. 7. Lunch was served by Barry and Betty Rugg. Just a reminder to anyone interested in playing cards, we are now doing this every Monday afternoon for the winter months. Bowling results from Jan. 8: ladies high single tied by Joan Campbell and Florence Halvorson, 159 and ladies high triple, Joan Campbell, 430. Men’s high single - Orest Romanuik, 227 and high triple 596. Get well wishes to Garth Blachford who was a hospital patient. Hope everyone is staying inside and keeping warm and healthy. Viscount Sandra Reid • 944-2182 We have friends that are presently travelling by vehicle in areas like Florida, Dakotas, Missouri, Alabama and New Orleans. They have had a few different climate changes to drive through. Does sound like an awesome trip with lots of sightseeing, St. Alphonse School is back to their regular routine. The students are learning the basics of cross-country skiing, going skating and are busy skipping in preparation for the “skip rope for the heart” taking place Jan 29. Viscount Central School joined St. Alphonse School for their student retreat Friday, Jan. 18. Not only did they learn, but had a blast while doing so. Karen Dale and Gerri Dieno served breakfast to 16 starving customers who braved the -25˚C cool streak. Greg Wagner won the lucky loonie. The seniors will hold a meeting Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Friendship Centre on Amhurst Ave. All are welcome. Congrats to Amy and Adam on the arrival of their baby girl Olivia Please be advised that three dimensional (3D) seismic exploration program is planned for the Colonsay/Watrous area (see map below). This regional seismic program is being conducted on behalf of BHP Billiton Canada Inc. by RPS Boyd PetroSearch in order to assess potential potash mineralization. The seismic process involves sending vibrations into the earth and measuring the returning waves. The energy source is dynamite and the program will mainly be conducted on private lands and some crown lands. As hunting season approaches, please be aware of our workers in the field. If you would like more information, please contact our landowner liaison, Larry Kitchen. Exploration Company: RPS Boyd PetroSearch Field Operations: October 2012 through to February 2013 Program Names: 2012 Wolverine 3D, 2012 Young SW 3D, 2012 Young NE 3D There was an interesting event in Bruno at the Bruno Arts Bank. A local resident Janet Manderscheid has spent much of her time putting together a beautiful Victorian era doll house complete with handmade chandeliers that really light up! She has created beautiful rooms such as a church setting, a music room with a piano and a sewing room. The dance club is in full swing and preparing recital and competition pieces. They collect bottles for fundraising all throughout the year. Piano is underway again after a holiday break. There was a very nice Christmas recital at Dot’s in December and will be another one in the spring. This puts Dot’s piano to good use and of course she makes it special with a strawberry shortcake or another delicious dessert. The students are planning a road trip to see an accomplished pianist in Saskatoon. It is so awesome to have music back in Viscount Place. The enthusiasm for doing innovative events with the students from teacher Rachel Lempke is awesome. Sweet: life itself. Sour: freezing rain. Best wishes to anyone who is under the weather. I hope you feel better soon. RAYGLEN COMMODITIES INC. –– Saskatoon, SK 1-800-729-4536 ****PUBLIC NOTICE**** Please note that unless you are contacted, your lands are not being entered. property will be accessed without prior consent. Sarah who arrived Jan. 12. Happy grandparents are Cliff and Sal Carlson. Bowling: LHS - Natasha Hanson, 240; LHT - Natasha Hanson, 609; MHS - Bernie Vossen, 242; MHT - Bernie Vossen, 619; THS - Witkowicz, 799; THT - Witkowicz, 2308. I am so excited for the adult drama Senior Follies Mar. 20, 22 and 23. A great performance needs a lot of volunteers! Congrats to Anthony and Amanda Penner on the birth of their son Anthony Oliver Penner. Proud grandparents are Pat and Arlene Clavelle of Viscount and Rick and Karen Penner of Saskatoon. There is going to be a changing of the paintings at Dot’s Restaurant in the not too distant future. For a few months now there has been work displayed by Dee Lowe, Bailey Comeault and Jasmine Phillips. It will be replaced by new paintings with people in them by Dee Lowe. The people are friends, family and anyone else whose photograph may inspire her. This will be on display for a few months. No private The following are prices for Jan. 17, 2013. Prices accurate at time of printing and subject to change without notice. Drake THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • 15 Tired of taking a price? Set your own price at www.rayglen.com. Local service, national presence. LOOKING FOR ALL TYPES OF RED LENTILS FLAX: Milling Brown: $14.30/bu Fob Jan/Apr Yellow Flax: $18.50/bu Fob Feb/Mar PEAS: Yellow: $8.50/bu Fob Jan/Feb Green: 2cw: $15.00/bu Jan/Feb Maples: $14.00/bu Fob Jan/Feb BARLEY: $5.00 Fob Jan/Feb FEED WHEAT: $7.25 Fob Jan/Feb OATS: 2CW: $3.30 Fob Jan/Feb 3CW: $3.15 Fob Jan/Feb CANARYSEED: $0.27 Fob Jan/Feb LENTILS: Laird: #1 $0.20/lb Fob Jan/Feb Estons: #1 $0.23/lb Fob Jan/Feb Richlea: #1 $0.19/lb Fob Jan/Feb Reds: #2 $0.195/lb Fob Jan/Feb CANOLA: $13.50 Fob Jan/Feb “Make us an offer” Annual Winter Auction Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013; 10:00 a.m. Meacham, Sask. Directions from Saskatoon: 39 miles E on Hwy #5 & 2 miles S on Hwy #2 Farm, Shop & Lawn Equip., Vehicles, Power Tools, Party Tents, Storage Buildings, Corral Panels & Gates, Driveway Gate, Vending Machines, Household, Collectibles & Antiques, Coins & Bills, New items & much more. COMING SOON – Antique & Collectible Auction Saturday, Feb. 23rd, 2013 For a complete listing visit our website www.nelsonsauction.com or call 306-944-4320. For further information, please contact the following: Larry Kitchen, Landowner Liaison Christina Stewart Permit Coordinator Phone: 306.621.0251 Toll Free: 1.800.663.8943 16 • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU TWM salutes Watrous Minor Hockey Employment Opportunity Part-time help required at Subway in Watrous. Drop off resume. resume Recruitment of Carlton Trail Regional College Board Members Carlton Trail Regional College (CTRC) provides quality education, training and career services to enhance personal and community development for learners in the Carlton Trail Region. The CTRC Board is seeking expressions of interest from individuals with interest in post-secondary education and labour market development, and a commitment to effective board governance, to serve on the Board of CTRC. The Board provides vision and strategic direction for the College, ensures financial and operational integrity through its Chief Executive Officer, and reports to the Minister as set out in the Regional Colleges Act. Candidates of choice will have demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in some of the following areas: leadership, governance, post-secondary education, government or institution operations, community development, law, finance, business management, risk management, communications/marketing, and human resources/ labour relations. Board members will be selected to represent the diversity of the population and the sectors served by the College. Appointments will be made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council for a term of one to three years with the possibility of renewal for a second three-year term. Legislation prescribes that Board members must live in the Carlton Trail Region. Candidates are invited to submit a resume illustrating their interest and qualifications no later than February 28, 2013 to: Carlton Trail Regional College Attention: Board Chairperson P.O. Box 720 Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 Confidential fax: 1-306-682-1348 careers@ctrc.sk.ca For more information and a map of the region covered by CTRC, visit the College’s website at www.ctrc.sk.ca or inquire by telephone with the CEO, Dr. Ivan Yackel at (306) 682-6851. WANTED: Cleaning person Phone 946-2499 for details and ask for Carl or Jackie. FRONT DESK AGENT Required for Hotel. Full or Part-time position available. Wage is negotiable, based on experience. Must be able to work weekends, morning and evening shifts. Excellent group health/dental plan available. Email resume to dhmanitousprings@sasktel.net or fax resume to 306-946-3622 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Journeyman Automotive Technician for a large progressive General Motors dealer in central Saskatchewan. Top wages paid in flat rate shop. Excellent benefit package along with company pension plan. Would consider a 2nd or 3rd year apprentice. Contact: Watrous Mainline Motors, Watrous, SK. Gerald Merrifield or Don Campbell 306-946-3336 Email: gerald@watrousmainline.com SIMPSON CO-OP is looking for a Fuel Truck Driver ➦ Will include other duties such as ordering fuel and oil, making out invoices and helping out at garage when needed. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. For more information contact Wendy or Dennis at 306-836-2055. Send resume to: Simpson Co-op Box 310 Simpson, SK S0G 4M0 VEHICLE CLEANING ¢ • Inside • Outside • Shampooing • Etc. Call Carol to book an appointment at Watrous Mainline’s detailing building: 946-2351 • 102 - 1st St. E. ~ Watrous Mainline Motor Products Ltd. ~ THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • 17 –– photos courtesy Clix Photography/Fawne Inkster Connie Anderson & Lynn Gradin Wadena, SK Windows installed August 2011. “The crew was very good, even though it was 90º above on the south side where they were working. The clean up was great. Never had such clean windows.” NORTHOME COMFORT WINDOWS Toll Free: 1-866-Foam Lake www.northomecomfortwindows.com LAST CHANCE! Pick up a daily, weekly or monthly planner at the Watrous Manitou before it’s too late! We do catering! Up to 200+ Weddings, family reunions and more!! 15 years experience!! Give us a call!! JOHN’S Plate FAMILY DINING “Where quality matters” 946-2314 • Watrous CONSTRUCTION HELP Construction Labourers/Apprentices/ Journeymen Carpenters Full-time year-round work, attractive bonuses based on performance. CCCN_SPEAKUP_1 Call Royce at 946-7314. Send resume to qualityplus@sasktel.net QUALITY PLUS CONSTRUCTION Live Carefree In Young ~ 2 Homes for Sale ~ NEW 2012 - 1088 sq. ft. Moduline 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. Titled lot; deck; appliances included. $ 119,90000 1999 - 1216 sq. ft. SRI 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms. Titled lot; new deck; single detached insulated garage; new appliances included. @@ Rent to own option available!! ?? Total NEW Renovation. 119,90000 $ For viewing please contact: Brant 946-7923 • Les 946-7045 • Terry 227-3675 Notices and Classifieds 18 • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU PLACING ADVERTISING ALL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IS PREPAID: WE ACCEPT CASH, CHEQUES, VISA, MC AND DEBIT. You can reach us by phone: 306.946.3343 fax: 306.946.2026 email: watrous.manitou @sasktel.net mail: Box 100, Watrous, SK S0K 4T0 DEADLINE: Wednesday 5 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: All classified advertising, unless listed below, is $7 for the first 25 words, plus 25¢ per word thereafter. Subsequent weeks are half price when ordered with first insertion. Number of insertions must be stated with order, and there will be no refunds for cancellations. We take no responsibility for errors in ads taken by phone or sent handwritten, or those with errors after the first insertion. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ CONGRATULATORY: (special community rates) Birth .................... classified rate Birth/birthday/grad/ engagement/shower/ wedding/anniversary/family reunion/new employee/ retirement: • article, no pic..................... $20 • one-col pic & cutline ...... $20 • two-col pic & cutline ...... $35 • two-col pic & article ....... $50 Memoriam ....... classified rate • with one-col pic .........add $5 • with two-col pic ...... add $15 Obituary...up to 300 words $50 15¢/word thereafter • with one-col pic .........add $5 • with two-col pic ...... add $15 Classified Displays: Make your ad JUMP off the page! Placed in a box; may include logo, special text formatting, etc. Inserted under the heading of your choice. $8.12 per column inch. COMMUNITY DIRECTORY: Inform customers about your business or service. Rates are $20/month or $75/six months for up to 50 words. BLANKET ADVERTISING: Reach 85 newspapers across the province, with a combined circulation of almost 370,000 with one phone call. Place your ad through the Watrous Manitou by Tuesday noon for the following week’s insertion. Prices start at $209. Need more direct targeting? Try one or two zones only for $86 or $123 respectively. ENHANCE YOUR ADVERTISING WITH A RESPONSE BUILDER! CAPITALIZE, bold, underline, centre or otherwise enhance your blanket ad! Prices start at $259. Contact the Watrous Manitou. OBITUARY OBITUARY BENTLEY, Ethel Anna (nee Egeto) Ethel Bentley, aged 95 years, passed away at Lanigan Hospital on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Ethel was born on the family farm February 20, 1917. Mom had enduring pioneer spirit surviving droughts, grasshoppers, army worms and too much rain. Mom loved her gardens and flowers but fishing, camping and travelling in later years topped the list. Ethel is survived by daughter Janet (Jim Schlosser), children JoAnne, Jennifer, Jason, Janice; son Lyle (Helen Hunter) children Everett, Harley, Travis, April, Bobbi; daughter Diane (Jeff Grand); 11 grandchildren and brother Louis Bentley. She was predeceased by parents Peter and Mary (Vaczi) Egeto; husband Carl; brothers Joseph, Alex, Steve, Frank, John, Titus; brother and sisters-in-law Emil, Jim, John, Frank, Mary, Carl, Joe, Mike, Francis and nephews Vernon Egeto and Peter Egeto. Cremation took place. A service of remembrance will be held at Plunkett Community Hall on May 12 with interment to follow at Plunkett Cemetery. Fotheringham-McDougall Funeral Service of Watrous and Nokomis was in care of arrangements. TYMCHYSHYN, Bohdan Michael It is with great sadness we mourn the tragic death of Bohdan Tymchyshyn, aged 28 years, at Watrous, Sask. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Bohdan’s children were the light of his life, and as it is true with most parents, it is hard to find a picture of him without one of the children in his arms. Bohdan could be seen most summer evenings enjoying the outdoor pool with all five kids. Bohdan was a highenergy, bright child and we see these same qualities in his children. Bo’s big smile and beautiful eyes could light up a room and he quickly learnt how to charm everyone. Bohdan and Justina moved from Winnipeg to Watrous nine years ago. Shortly after their arrival in Watrous, Bo found employment with Mainline Motors and quickly advanced through the ranks and became their IT Specialist for both the Watrous and Virden branches. In the little spare time he had with his busy family life, he repaired and built computers and other electronics. In addition to his family, he will missed by many friends and colleagues. Bohdan is survived by his wife Justina (parents Elizabeth and Randy Saunders), his five beautiful children: Eric, Melany, Thomas, Zakary and Daniel; his parents Sandra and Glen Tymchyshyn; sister Courtney DeGagne (Chris) and youngest sister Jamie Tymchyshyn. Memorial service was held at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Watrous on January 14 conducted by Rev. Marilyn Stobbs. Honourary pallbearers were Eric, Melany, Thomas, Zakary and Daniel. Steven Reichert was urnbearer. Register attendants were Ricky Pollock, Ron Virtue, Jeff Siegfried and Jeff Ambrose. Eulogy was given by Sandra Tymchyshyn. Courtney DeGagne and Kristie Pilling were the readers. Organist was Elva Turner. Interment followed at Watrous Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Bohdan’s mother has set up an education fund for the children. To make a gift, visit any RBC branch, acct 06857-5186424. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated. Although he has left us far too quickly, we take great comfort in knowing Bohdan is resting peacefully in God’s arms. Fotheringham-McDougall Funeral Service of Watrous and Nokomis was in care of arrangements. DERING, Malinda Gunda (Molly Lund) May 21, 1920 - January 9, 2013 Molly Dering, aged 92 years, passed away peacefully at Diamond Jubilee Court, Watrous on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Born, raised and educated at Renown, Molly married George Dering on November 1, 1940. Together they farmed in the Renown area until 1957 when they moved to Watrous, where George was manager of Watrous Credit Union. In 1974, George retired from Watrous Credit Union and Molly and George moved to Saskatoon. They lived at Legion Manor in Saskatoon until 1994 when they moved back to Watrous. George passed away in 2001 and Molly moved to Jubilee Court. She had many good friends. Molly is survived by one son, Murray (Kathleen) Dering; three grandchildren: Corrine Penz, Richard (Jane) Dering and Deborah (Mark) Okrainetz; seven great grandchildren: Jessica (Clarence) Duffy, Amanda (Rick) Beadle, Jason Penz, Justin Dering, Jolene Penz, Mitchel Okrainetz and Jasmine Penz. To complete the circle of life, Molly just had a great great grandchild, Zoey Molly Duffy and she had the opportunity to see Zoey Molly before she passed away. Besides her immediate family she left behind her sisters-in-law Rene McKay and Dorothy Lund, many nieces, nephews and close friends. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all. She was predeceased by her parents and 15 brothers and sisters. Memorial service was held at Fotheringham’s Funeral Chapel, Watrous, Sask. on January 18. Interment will take place at Watrous Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations directed to Watrous Community Health Foundation would be appreciated. Fotheringham-McDougall Funeral Service of Watrous and Nokomis was in care of arrangements. STEIN, Stacey Smith Charles Stacey Stein, aged 86 years, passed away at Long Lake Valley Integrated Facility, Imperial on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Stacey was born on the family farm at Simpson, Sask. on May 18, 1926. He took all of his schooling in Simpson and after graduating from Simpson High School he took a two-year vocational agriculture course at the University of Saskatchewan. He then returned home and farmed with his father. In 1951 he married Phyllis Francis and they lived on the family farm and they raised four children - Cheryl, Donna, Darrell and Murray. Throughout his life, Stacey had a passion for farming and was always very proud of both his crops and his cattle. In his younger days, he was an avid curler and continued to follow it throughout the years. He also was a keen follower of his children’s and grandchildren’s sports, especially hockey and was always very proud of his family. Stacey was very active in the community of Simpson and was involved in the startup and served on the boards of a variety of organizations in Simpson including the Simpson Credit Union, Simpson Coop, Coop Implements, Wheat Pool and both the local and district school boards. In addition, he was very active in the Simpson United Church in a variety of positions throughout his life. Stacey is survived by his loving children: Cheryl (Gary) Grund and their children Jason (Julie) Grund and Tessa and Tanner; Shelley (Keith) Bencharski and Taylor, Kelly Grund and Austin and Jillian; Donna McLaren and her children Robyn (Ben) Stanford and Kaitlynn and Emily, Michael (Melinda Fox) McLaren and Christopher; Darrell (Kelly) Stein and their children Craig (Carly) Stein and Bailey, Lauren and Rebecca Stein; Murray (Susan) Stein; sisters-in-law Lillian Stein and Violet Lindgren and families; brothers-in-law Walter (Annie) Francis and Steve Stann and families. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Maude Stein; wife Phyllis; sister Maxine Stann; brother Lloyd Stein; brother-in-law Allen Lindgren and son-in-law Ross McLaren. Funeral service was held at Simpson Community Centre on January 13 conducted by Rev. Deborah Smith. Pallbearers were Jason Grund, Kelly Grund, Michael McLaren, Craig Stein, Keith Bencharski and Ben Stanford. Vi Rintoul and Lil Gingrich were register attendants. Ushers were David Oakes and Ray Rintoul. Robyn Stanford and Craig Stein gave the eulogy. Kelly Stein and Rebecca Stein did a duet. Organist was Sharon Crittenden accompanied by the Simpson Community Choir. Private family interment followed at Simpson Cemetery. Memorial donations directed to Long Lake Valley Foundation would be appreciated. Fotheringham-McDougall Funeral Service of Watrous and Nokomis was in care of arrangements. IN MEMORY CARDS OF THANKS McLAREN - In loving memory of Ross Alan, Jan. 4, 1954 - Jan. 24, 2001: neral. We appreciate Reverend Alison West meeting with us and Reverend Deborah Smith for officiating a lovely memorial service. We were touched to have so many extended family and friends in attendance. Thanks to the Simpson WI for supplying the lunch, to Lil Gingrich and the choir for the beautiful music and to those who helped set up chairs. Thanks Linty for the touching eulogy, Jodi for reading, Rhonda for the poem, George and Megan, Gloria for the special music, ushers Stuart and Dean, register attendants Murray and Ethel, Trent for being urnbearer and Shay for making the urn. Thanks to everyone who helped with the funeral in any way. Even though Mom was blessed with 87 years, we loved her and miss her so. Your expressions of sympathy have been very comforting and appreciated. Thanks for sharing in Jean’s (Mom’s) life journey. - Les and family Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never. - Forever in our hearts, forever loved, Donna, Robyn, Ben, Kaitlynn, Emily, Mike, Melinda and Christopher. SCHUMACHER - Lena. With many loving memories of our mom, grandma and great grandma, who passed Jan. 26, 1992: Time changes many things but not the memory this day brings. ‘Til now you are still in our minds and hearts. - Forever loved, Linda, Betty, Nick and families. CARDS OF THANKS The family of Jean Taylor would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to family and friends for the thoughtfulness and support shown to us in the loss of our beloved wife, mom, grandma and great grandma. We greatly appreciated the visits, food/meals brought to our houses, flowers, memorial tributes, kind words, prayers and sympathy cards. Thanks to Al at Fotheringham-McDougall Funeral Service for his compassion and guidance and for his and Dave’s extra help at the fu- A sincere thank you to our community for the many expressions of love and care shown to us as a family after Mom’s passing. Thank you also to Fotheringham-McDougall Funeral Service for their compassion and guidance through this difficult time. - Lyle Shantz and family THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • 19 SERVICES SERVICES FOR SALE CUSTOM GRAIN HAULING. Ph. Jason 260-0596/.3-3p HAMMERJAMMER: CARPENTER and musician. Small additions, basement renovations, decks, fences, vinyl siding, window and door installations, baseboards, casing and more. Also “One Man Band” available for house parties and special functions. Call Gene at 946-2120./46tfc CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER, delivery available. Cooler rentals and sales. MCI Sales, 946-3441. www. mcisaleswatrous.com /46tfc HELP WANTED 4G SASKTEL SATELLITE INTERNET powered by Explornet. Packages from $54.99/ mo. No equipment cost. 30 day money back guarantee. Free installation. Authorized SaskTel dealer. Watrous Furniture and Appliances, 307 Main St., 946-3542./46tfc GRANT’S HANDYMAN SERVICES. Carpentry, plumbing and more. Give me a call to see if I can help you out. References available. Ph. 306946-2525./47-5p DOWN & DIRTY HOE & HAUL f custom cattle hauling with 30 ft. liner f backhoe services Wayne Holdner 46-24p f custom hauling with 32 ft. flat deck trailer Ph: 946-6563 or 257-3964 WATROUS CARPET CARE. For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning call Al 9463535./46tfc Mower Operator/ General Utility Personnel The Rural Municipality of Big Arm No. 251 is accepting applications for Mower Operator/ General Utility personnel. Experience with farm machinery would be an asset. A valid driver’s license is required. Salary commensurate with experience. Please forward resume stating experience, references and salary expected to: R.M. of Big Arm No. 251 P.O. Box 10 Stalwart, SK S0G 4R0 Fax: 306-963-2405 Only those contacted will be interviewed. Application deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013. 3-2c DR. DRYWALL SPECIALIZING in painting, staining and texturing, plaster, drywall and textured ceiling repairs. Whether your house needs major surgery or a minor facelift, call Dr. Drywall. We make house calls. Operating in SK since 1976. Call Greg for a free diagnosis or colour consultation. Ph. 9461300 or 306-222-2746./2-4c WAITRESSES(ERS) REQUIRED at Pepper Tree Restaurant. Part time or full time. Ph. 946-3344./2-2c WINE GLASSES FOR RENT. Over 600 - 6 1/2 oz. glasses. Call Danceland. 946-2743 or 1-800-267-5037./46tfc CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS, apprentices, journeymen carpenters. Full-time year-round work, attractive bonuses based on performance. Call Royce at 946-7314. Resumes to qualityplus@ sasktel.net /2tfc LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING needed for rental property for short stays. Please call Sharon 587-2774./2-4p OUR CLIENT, A REGINA agriculture dealership, is hiring farm equipment and mechanical technicians, machine operators and farm workers. Excellent salary. Email resume: recruit@employmentnetwork.ca, fax 306584-3544. ADVERTISING DEADLINE for each Monday’s paper is the previous Wednesday at 5 p.m. 13014WS00 SASKTEL SATELLITE INTERNET powered by Xplornet is now available. Shaw Direct Satellite systems for sale. Free installation and programming promotions have been extended. At Satellite Plus we are certified Xplornet, Shaw installers and we also carry a full inventory of all regular and HD receivers. Call Dwayne at 946-2828./46tfc REAL ESTATE NEW HOME FOR SALE IN Watrous, 601 4th St. W. 1,543 sq. ft. raised bungalow, 36’ garage, finished basement, 3 bdr. up, 2 down, custom cabinets, a/c, landscaped. Corner lot located on edge of town. Room for RV parking. $448,000 + GST. Call Ryan 306-946-7993./48tfc DUMONT HOME SERVICE. Dealer for Whirlpool, Inglis and Maytag appliances. Local sales and service. Now accepting Sears Card, Mastercard and Visa. Call 946-3800./42-48c COME VIEW THESE brandnew homes in Young. MLS® 421582 and MLS®425985. www.young.ca Ed Bobiash Team, Re/Max Saskatoon. 306-222-7770./46tfc RON’S CARPENTRY, Watrous. For renovations, repairs, new construction. Ph. Ron Frey, 946-2638./46tfc CARPET CLEANING 952 SQ. FT. MANUFACTURED home in Watrous. Built in ‘94. 2 bdrm, large bathroom off master, jetted tub, large kitchen and dining area, next to living room with fireplace. New shingles in 2011. Property is currently rented; good revenue. $79,995. Ask for Jim 946-4027./46tfc Free Estimates! Call Les Jones 946-3991 46tfc CUSTOM GRAIN AND FERTILIZER hauling. McIntosh Trucking, Simpson. Ph. 8362034, cell 567-7506./46tfc 2 DUPLEXES FOR SALE; located in Watrous 511 and 513 4th Ave. E. Contact Mark 9467811 or Gary 946-7118./46tfc BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HOPE FLOATS SERVICES. Field diagnostics in disease and insects; spray drift and hail insurance analysis; feed test probes and ration balancing; business planning and rotations. Please call 9468107 (cell)./46tfc RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE in the mall. Corner of Main St. and 3rd Ave., Watrous. Ph. 946-2612./46tfc SAW SHARPENING ENDGATE DRILL FILLS, paying $100; JD and NH square balers, any condition, $100 and up; rock rakes and high lift rock pickers. Ph. 946-7923 or 259-4923./45-20c LORNE JONES 946-3991 46tfc BELL SATELLITE TV RENTAL program. SD receiver $2.75/mo., HD receiver $5/ mo. HDPVR $10/mo. After 36 months, choice to own at no additional charge. One time activation fee $30.40. Watrous Furniture and Appliances, 307 Main St., 9463542./46tfc ADVERTISING MAKES dollars and cents! Call 946-3343 to place your ad today. LONG LAKE TRUCKING, Imperial, Sask. Custom hauling of grain, fertilizer and hay. Ph. 963-2726 or cell 5677100./46tfc All circular blades including carbide and chainsaw chains BISON MEAT - GRASS FED, all-natural bison meat for sale. Tracy 946-3863./46tfc OFFICE SUPPLIES: receipt books, purchase order books, invoice pads, statement pads, adding machine tape. The Watrous Manitou, 309 Main St. Watrous. 946-3343. A HEAD OF STYLES, 310 8th Ave. E., Watrous. Hair cutting; styling; certified barber; ear piercing (incl. earrings); waxing and eyelash dying. Ph. Barbara McDonald 9462422 for appt./46tfc ROD BURKITT CUSTOM grain hauling. Ph. 946-2983 or 946-7601./46tfc FOR RENT WANTED MASSEY #36 DISCERS. Will pay up to $100; will pick up. Andrew, 946-9669, 2594923./46tfc FOR SALE LANE REALTY CORP. LURCH SNOW PLANE, AIRCRAFT engine, 3 custommade skis plus one. Aluminum body, seats four. Call for more information, 306-7648198./3-2p Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists BOWFLEX TREADMILL. $850 obo. Ph. 946-2863./2-2p 46tfc WHY PAY MORE ELSEWHERE? “Everyday low price.” All major appliances selling at cost + $10. Watrous Furniture, 946-3542./46tfc FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Jack pine cut and split. Ph. 365-2599./2tfc For your buying or selling needs contact: Stan Hall (306) 725-7826 LANE REALTY CORP. Ph: (306) 569-3380 Fax: (306) 569-3414 www.lanerealtycorp.com FOR RENT HOUSE FOR RENT IN WATROUS. 1,800 sq. ft. character home. 4 bdrms, washer/ dryer, fridge/stove. Close to schools and hospital, n/s and n/p. $1,200/mo. Ph. 306-9342409./2-3p Royal Suites 101 Main St., Young, Sk. Call for more information 306-259-4501 DAILY • WEEKLY MONTHLY Rental Units 40-48p HOUSE FOR RENT ONE block from lake at Manitou Beach. 3 bdrm, 1,000 sq. ft., fully furnished. For long or short stays. Available Mar. 1. Please call Sharon 5872774./2-4p 2 BDRM FURNISHED SUITES in Young. Utilities included. $750/mo. Phone Norm at 1-306-290-2701./24p 2 BDRM HOUSE ON ACREAGE near Young, Sask. $750 plus utilities. Ph. 306-7160913 or 780-983-1308./1-4p ONE OR TWO BDRM apartments in Watrous. Please call for availability. Ph. 9467505./46tfc ONE BEDROOM SENIOR suite available in Allan. Please call Pam for applications 306944-4331./46tfc AFFORDABLE FAMILY housing. 3 bdrm duplex in Viscount. For an application call Pam at 944-4331./46tfc One bedroom senior unit available immediately in Young. Affordable family housing units for rent in Young. Utilities not included. Contact 259-2022 46tfc FARMLAND FOR SALE, RENT OR TENDER LAND FOR SALE IN RM OF Sarnia near Liberty, Sask: 1 quarter NW 36-24-25 W2nd; RM of Big Arm: 2 1/2 quarters SE 3-25-25 W2nd, NE 3-25-25 W2nd and N 1/2 NW 3-25-25 W2nd. Written offers accepted until 5 p.m. Feb. 23. Mail to J. Stewart, Box 82, Liberty, Sask. S0G 3A0. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted./3-4p LAND FOR CASH RENT IN RM of Wolverine #340, NW quarter of 12-34-24 W2nd. Ph. 306-463-3799./3-3p FEED AND SEED CERTIFIED SEED FOR SALE. Copeland barley and Imvincible lentils. Ph. Ross 946-7446 or 259-4982./2-11p FOR SALE BY TENDER: RM of Arm River 252: 480 acres N 1/2 33-25-28 W2; SE 4-26-28 W2nd 3 1/2 miles off Hwy. 11 on corner of two all-weather grid roads. Natural gas, power on yard site, 4 (1,800 bushel) hopper bottom steel bins, 2 with aeration. Written tenders accepted until Feb. 8. D. Spelliscy, Box 205, Davidson, Sask. S0G 1A0. Highest or any tenders not necessarily accepted. Inquiries: dspelliscy@gmail.com /3-3p TWM Classifieds Ph. 946-3343 Fax: 946-2026 email: watrous.manitou@ sasktel.net Shop Where You're Invited Check TWM Ads From front page: TOP 10 on record and almost double the average number. In Alberta, it was a record for crop losses. The Crown Corporation insuring farmers since 1938 reported double the payments in excess of $450 million as part of its 11,100 hail claims. Figures do not count losses from hail incurred by private crop insurers, which approached $100 million in Alberta, or non-crop property losses. Such losses in Saskatchewan were even greater. • A near-record year for wind with 81 events registering gusts above 90 km/h (just one shy of the record in 2007). In Alberta alone there were a record-breaking 41 wind events – beating the previous high of 37 back in 2007. Around Watrous, numerous storms filled the sky, including a reported tornado that touched down southwest of the community. Hail damage and heavy winds also hit the area during parts of the summer. Other weather topics that made the top 10 list released by Environment Canada: • Number two: super storm Sandy and another active hurricane season; • Number three: B.C. flooding was larger, longer and lethal; • Number four: March’s meteorological mildness; • Number six: the big melt; • Number seven: high and dry in the east; • Number eight: the year of the urban flood; • Number nine: hail to Calgary . . . again; • Number 10: historic ice-jam flooding in the Saint John River. 20 • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FARM LABOURER & MANAGER. Full-time position, modern mixed farm, near Calgary, Alberta. Housing supplied, excellent wages. Valid drivers licence, & cow/calf experience required. Assets include mechanics, grain, welding, custom hay & seeding. Fax resume 403-335-0086. Phone 403-335-3694. JOURNEYMAN/APPRE NTICE Heavy Duty Technicians. Excellent environment. Earn $80K+ a year. Paid training, health/vision benefits, RRSP, 3 weeks vacation, etc. Fax 780-871-0926. Email: ghking@ edmkw.com. Kenworth Lloydminster. 2011 North American Dealer of the Year. HEAVY DUTY Technical Communicator. Experienced HD Journeyman. Paid training, health/vision benefits, RRSP, 3 weeks vacation, etc. Fax 780-871-0926. Email: ghking@ edmkw.com. Kenworth Lloydminster. 2011 North American Dealer of the Year. J O U R N E Y M A N A u t o b o d y Painter/Prepper. Earn $80K/year. Paid training, health/vision benefits, RRSP, 3 weeks vacation, etc. Fax 780-871-0926. Email: ghking@ edmkw.com. Kenworth Lloydminster. 2011 North American Dealer of the Year. PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorpora tion.com or fax 780-955-HIRE. JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25. - $31./hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net SOUTH COUNTRY EQUIPMENT LTD. JOB TITLE: Heavy Equipment Servicers # OF POSITIONS: 10 Full-time FUNCTIONS: Assist the Journeymen technicians and perform tasks as directed Perform basic equipment reconditioning and maintenance Perform basic diagnostics, with entry level familiarity re: equipment diagnostic software REQUIREMENTS: - 3rd level apprentice equivalent or minimum 3 years experience WAGES: $20-21/hr depending on qualificat i o n s / experience *Qualified candidates would be assigned to work in any of the following locations: Weyburn, Southey, Regina, Raymore, Mossbank, Moose Jaw, Montmartre, Assiniboia HOW TO APPLY: Please reply in writing, fax, or E-mail with Attention to Drew Watson or Chris Clements by: FAX: (306) 842-3833 EMAIL: watsondrew@south country.ca WEBSITE: www.southcountry.ca CONTACT: Drew Watson PHONE: (306) 842- 4686 Speedway Moving Systems Requires O/O for our 1 ton and 3 ton fleets to transport RVs throughout N. America. We offer competitive rates and Co. Fuel cards. 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Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1405 for details. MANUFACTURED HOMES High Quality Canadian Built Modular Homes & Cottages Over 175 Plans to Choose from. 60-90 Day Turnkey 10 Year Warranty Regina, SK Toll Free: 1-(855)-494-4743 Visit us online: www.prairiebilt.com Modular, Manufactured or RTM homes. A variety of homes in production or ready to ship Regina,SK 1-866-838-7744 Estevan, SK 1-877-378-7744 www.sherwoodhome.ca REAL ESTATE FINAL PHASE FOR SALE. 55 PLUS ADULT ONLY Ground Level Townhome INFO www.diamondplace.ca. CALL306241 0123 WARMAN, SK STEEL BUILDINGS BIG BUILDING SALE... “THIS IS A CLEARANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20x20 $3,985. 25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100. 47X76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. S T E E L BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuild ings.ca Business & Community Directory THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • 21 Phone: 946-2176 or 528-2032 bill@riachfinancial.ca LEWIS AGENCIES LTD.: William E. (Bill) Lewis, B.Comm., CGA and Sharon Crittenden, CFP; Box 239, Imperial, Sask. S0G 2J0; 1-306-963-2022; Toll Free 1-800667-8911./40-24c ROLAND HAMLIN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 946-3400 or 917-7070 rhamlin@sasktel.net 29-24c • Financial Statements - Audits Reviews & Compilations • Personal, Corporate & Trust income tax returns. DARRELL’S CARPENTRY. Journeyman carpenter. New homes, renovations, interior finishing, custom cabinetry, all your carpentry needs. Darrell Baschak at 9464112./40-48p DIAMOND ASPHALT REPAIR • Driveway Paving • Patch Repair • Slurry Sealing • Sand Sealing • Crack Filling • Snow Removal Doug Woiden Cell: 306-946-9759 BUTCHER SHOP MELRON SERVICES Watrous, Sask. Trenching, land clearing, excavating, demolition, gravel hauling. Trailer sales E Z MUV PACKERS We carry rock, topsoil and gravel for all your landscaping needs. Shop 306-946-2256 Cell 306-946-7834 Fax 306-946-2348 Quality Plus Construction Ltd. General Contractors “The name says it all.” • Custom Cutting • Slaughtering • Curing • Homemade Sausage 5-48c CLEANING & RESTORATION For all your building needs, by experienced personnel. 946-2549, Watrous, SK for a free estimate 5-48c Woiden Construction Ltd. SNOW REMOVAL Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning Emergency Flood/Fire Damage Cleanup Furnace Duct Cleaning Specializing in Insurance Claims INSTITUTE of INSPECTION CLEANING and RESTORATION CERTIFICATION Certified Firm 682-1999/TF 1-877-895-1999 24/7 EMERGENCY CALL 231-3500 book on-line: www.actionhelps.com 18-48c COMPUTERS BERGEN COMPUTERS. Serving Watrous and area for over 20 years. Gary Bergen, B.Sc. Sales, service, networks, website and graphic design. 311 8th Ave. E., Watrous. 946-2061. www. bergencomputers.com /13-48c CONCRETE WATROUS CONCRETE for all your concrete and gravel needs crushed rock, sand and fill gravel. Ph. 946-2040, Gerald 946-2392, Brad 946-2146./40-24c WE NOW HAVE SPACE FOR you to feature your business or service for the community to see. Call 946-3343 to inquire about monthly and semi/annual rates. Water & Sewer Contractors Excavating • Sand • Gravel Rock • Topsoil Ph: 946.1177 Cell: 946.7513 7-48p CLEANING & RESTORATION SPECIALISTS LTD. WATROUS Massage, 311 Main St., Watrous. Featuring massage therapy, hot stone massage and Theralase low level laser treatment. Treatments are done by registered massage therapist and certified laser specialist Kyla McDonald. Insurance claims welcome. Gift certificates available. Open Mon. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Fri. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information or to book an appointment please call Kyla at 946-2141./40-24c FLOWERS Drs. D.E.S. CLEMENTS, M.W. Gryba, C.J. Roberts; 2305 McEown Ave., Saskatoon, Sask. Ph. 374-1522./40-24c WATROUS DENTAL CENTRE, 107 3rd Ave. E. Dr. Michele Ackerman. Office hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ph. 946-2131 (Emergency, 946-3452)/31-24c HUMBOLDT DENTAL CLINIC. Office hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fri. 617 7th St., Humboldt. All phases of dentistry. Phone 682-2313. After hours call Dr. W. Prokopishin 682-4150./5-48c EAVESTROUGHING 46tfc I WOULD LOVE TO HELP OUT in all your personal tax matters. I also help with business and corporate tax and financial statements. Tara Quick, CGA. 14 Blue Place, Saskatoon, Sask. S7M 4R9. 306291-1850 or taraquick@sasktel. net /39-24c TRI-CENTRAL INSURANCE. GICs, RRSPs and other investments. Ph. 836-4446 Simpson, 946-2864 Watrous./46tfc DENTISTS 5-48c 9-48c WESTERN FINANCIAL GROUP RRSPs, RRIFs, GICs, Seg Funds, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Group Benefit Plans, Health Insurance, Travel Insurance. 946-3655, 107 Main St., Watrous./45-48c COPYING FOR ALL YOUR COPYING NEEDS colour and black/white MANITOU The Watrous 309 Main Street, Watrous Ph: 946-3343 • Open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily • Gas, Diesel, Lotto • Large Selection of Confectionery Hwy. 2 & Main, Watrous 5-48c GOVERNMENT We offer courteous and professional custom services, within your budget • winter and spring clean-up • seasonal rates • eavestrough cleaning • yard designs • power washing • weed control • tree pruning • roto-tilling • leaf and grass collection and disposal OPTOMETRY www.truenorthyardworx.com Dale: 306-836-3243, Watrous PARNERS OF Gibney Law 108 Main St., Watrous Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 306-365-3300 Phone Charles: 946-2013 5-48c FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTORS GROUP FINANCIAL Services Inc. - John Gunderson, certified financial planner. Investment planning, retirement planning, RRSPs, education plans, GICs, mutual funds, life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, long-term care insurance, estate planning, business succession planning, group benefit plans, individual and family health plans. Ph. 306-946-3022, john.gunderson@investorsgroup. com /46-24c RIACH FINANCIAL • Financial Planning • Retirement • Tax & Estate Planning • RRSP, RRIF, RESP Insurance (Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Long Term Care) Bill Riach, CFP SHARON CRITTENDEN, Certified Financial Planner. Retirement, estate and financial consulting, business plans, GICs, RRSP, Mutual Funds and other investments. Box 239 (306) 963-2022 Imperial, Sask. S0G 2J0./40-24c Arm River-Watrous Constituency 946.2166 306. PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING MAH LAW OFFICE Plumbing & Heating Open Monday & Wednesday DMH 5-48c Greg Brkich, MLA A N D ForAAppointments S S O C ICall AT E S Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ph. 306-365-3300 fax 306-365-2097 Email: gibneylaw@gmail.com 308 Main St., Watrous Ph. 946-3512 • Fax 946-2277 Saskatoon ph: 664-2606 Saskatoon fax: 664-8992 For all your farm, residential, commercial needs!! Trenching and private line locates also available!! Dr. Kevin Woodard Dr.AND Russ Schultz ASSOCIATES 1B 36 Downing Dr., Lanigan CIC ELECTRIC Service Ltd. 606 - 2nd Ave. E., Watrous WATROUS EYECARE OPTOMETRISTS LEGAL Ben Mah and Ken Williams, Barristers & Solicitors 9-48c 946-2666/946-2680 FOTHERINGHAMMcDOUGALL FUNERAL SERVICE: Earl Mosewich, Marianne Mosewich, Allan Mosewich and Dave Somers. www.fotheringham-mcdougall. com Box 507, Watrous, SK S0K 4T0. Ph. 946-3334. /40-24c True North Lawn Care and Maintenance ELECTRICAL Phone: 946-2176 or 866-528-2032 PIP’S FUNERAL SERVICES KELLY’S EAVESTROUGHS SERVICE, Imperial, Sask. Continuous 5” eavestroughs, commercial and residential. For more information and estimates call 963-2087./32-24c bill@riachfinancial.ca C - STORES FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Fresh cut bouquets and arrangements. Phone orders accepted. Watrous Shop Easy, 215 Main St., Watrous, Sask. 9462718./45-24c LAWN CARE 44-24c Over 35 years in business! Call Dan 946-2465 M.C.I. SALES LTD. Caps, jackets, jerseys custom made with your business, school and team logo screen printed or embroidered. Trophies, plaques and custom engraving. All done in house. Call 946-3441. www.mcisaleswatrous. com/41-24c For all your Residential & Commercial Plumbing & Heating needs: gas fitting, air conditioning, roto rooter, furnace installations & repair, water heaters & softeners. Financing available. 946-2080 5-48p MURRAY TRUNKS LAW OFFICE Barrister and Solicitor Box 1077 102 Washington St. Davidson, Sask. S0G 1A0 Phone: (306) 567-2843 Toll Free: 1-800-539-3979 Fax: (306) 567-3259 www.gregbrkich.ca HAIR SALONS MIZ BOJANGLES HAIR SALON, Mall at 3rd & Main, Watrous. Open Tues. to Sat. Colors and cuts. Retail items from suppliers like: American Crew, Matrix/ Biolage, Kenra, Hemptz, Nioxin and more! Shampoo paks for men and women, combs and brushes, curling iron heat pads, curling irons, straighteners, lots of styling aids. Shawna Hanson 946-3033./38-24c INCOME TAX H & R BLOCK. Della Hill, Mgr., Watrous. Bus.: 946-3585; Res.: 963-2731./40-24c INSURANCE TRI-CENTRAL INSURANCE INC. Grain Insurance, Germania Mutual, Sask. Mutual, Home, Auto, Commercial, Farm, Hail, Blue Cross, GMS. Ph. 836-4446, Simpson; 963-2004 Imperial (Wed.); or 946-2864, Watrous./46tfc WESTERN FINANCIAL GROUP - Watrous. Motor Licence Issuer. Home, farm, auto, commercial, hail, travel. Hours: Mon. to Fri., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m. to 12, 1 to 5 p.m. Ph. 306-946-3655. Toll free 1-888-669-2235. www. westernfinancialgroup.ca /40-24c Watrous 109 2nd Ave. E. P.O. Box 1198 Phone 946-2068 Fax 946-2059 Monday: 9-12 1-5 Thursday: 9-12 1-5 Kelly Gullacher 306.963.7471 Saskatoon: 201 - 1027 8th St. E. Phone: 668-9950 Fax: 668-9959 46tfc SHIRKEY & COMPANY, (Ronald Shirkey, Q.C.), Barristers and Solicitors, Imperial, Saskatchewan. Ph. 963-2288 or Toll free 1-866359-1001. Tues. afternoons at Lewis Agencies./40-24c SHIRKEY LAW OFFICE (Daryl Shirkey), Box 280 (127 Washington Avenue), Davidson, Sask. S0G 1A0. Ph: 567-2023, Fax: 5674223, Regina Ph: 347-3337, 8:30 12 and 1 - 4:30, Mon. - Fri./40-24c SINK LAW OFFICE Barrister and Solicitor, Mediator Pauline Sink, B.A., J.D. 219 Evenson Ave., Manitou Beach, SK S0K 4T1 Flexible hours and home visits. Call for appointment 306-946-3141 MASSAGE THERAPY MANITOU SPRINGS MINERAL Spa has MTAS certified massage therapists. Free swim before and after all massages. Gel nails, manicures, pedicures and many other treatments available. Gift certificates available. Call 946-2233 and ask for spa desk./38-24c RANDY’S REMEDIAL MASSAGE Therapy, Watrous. Motor veh. accident and work related injuries welcome. Gift certificates available. Flexible hours: Mon. - Wed. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Thurs. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturdays by pre-booked appointment. Call Randy Deneiko, 9462605./40-24c • Furnace installation/repair • water heaters • boilers • gas fitting • a/c. ☎ Call for custom-built sheet metal. 36-24c Bill Riach, CFP Cheryl Bryksa, CA • commercial • residential • agricultural • concrete work • insurance work • renovations •• FREE ESTIMATES! •• MASSAGE THERAPY KO Plumbing & Heating For all your Residential Plumbing & Heating needs: gas fi tting, air conditioning, roto rooter, furnace installations & repair, water heaters & softeners. Serving Watrous & area. 946-3578 41-24c General Contracting INVESTMENTS 37-48p Personal & Corporate Tax Bookkeeping Farm - Business Planning CAIS Applications FINANCIAL SERVICES 37-48c D&R ACCOUNTING CUSTOM APPAREL 30-24c CONSTRUCTION/ GENERAL CONTRACTORS 46tfc ACCOUNTANTS For emergency after hours and weekends call: 306-917-7688 We now have space for you to feature your business or service for the community to see. Business/ Community Directory Rates ONE MONTH 50 words or less — $20 plus GST SIX MONTHS: 50 words or less — $75 plus GST Ph: 946-3343 Fax: 946-2026 watrous.manitou @sasktel.net MANITOU The Watrous VETERINARIAN MANITOU WATROUS ANIMAL HOSPITAL 707-4th Ave. E., Watrous across from Melron Services. Drs. Allison Bartel and Amy McLaren, D.V.M. Large and small animal practice. Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On-call after hours. Ph. 946-3657, Fax 946-3605./40-24c The Watrous can help you with your personal and commercial printwork needs. 309 Main Street, Watrous Ph: 946-3343 Fax: 946-2026 REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE REALTY WATROUS, residential and commercial listing. 107 Main St., Watrous, Sask. Full-time real estate service. Ph. Avril Reifferscheid 946-8520 or Kevin Harcourt 9466579./40-24c RESTAURANTS We have space for you to feature your business or service for the community to see. Business/Community Directory Rates ONE MONTH 50 words or less — $20 plus GST SIX MONTHS: 50 words or less — $75 plus GST Ph: 946-3343 Fax: 946-2026 WATROUS BURGER AND ICE Cream Parlour. Open all year. Breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. Homemade burgers. Best fish n’ chips in town. Open daily until 8:30 p.m./1-24p watrous.manitou@sasktel.net MANITOU The Watrous WORSHIP SAFETY Sherwin Petersen, C.R.S.P. EASTSIDE CONSULTING Training and On-site Safety 33-24c Box 955, Watrous, SK S0K 4T0 Ph: 306-946-2602 Cell: 306-535-7379 Email: sherwinpetersen@live.ca TIRE & BATTERY SERVICE INTEGRA TIRE WATROUS. Supplying all of your tire needs including on the farm and in the field service. 601-4th Ave. E., Watrous. Ph. 946-3055 or after hours 946-8893 or 946-2421./31-24c Watrous Tire & Battery (1996) Ltd. Goodyear Tires ~ Batteries ~ complete tire and battery repair service, vulcanizing, retread ~ “On the Farm, In the Field Tire Service” 3rd Ave. W., Watrous 946-3543 5-48p VACUUMS NEW & USED VACUUM SALES & REPAIR — ALL MAKES — BAGS, BELTS, MOTORS PARTS AND SERVICE ST. ANN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Rotating Services Call 946-3630 For weekly schedule Watrous • Young • Imperial *** ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH Rotating Services Call 946-3458 For weekly schedule Sunday Service & Church School Watrous • Colonsay • Viscount *** PHILADELPHIA MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH Pastors Darren Holland and Nathan McCorkindale Office: 102 - 5th Ave. West 946-3785 Sunday School for all ages 10:00 a.m. Worship Service ............. 11:00 a.m. pmbchurch.wordpress.com *** LANIGAN & WATROUS LUTHERAN PARISH Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Our Redeemer’s, Watrous January *** WATROUS BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Doug Gregory 201 - 2nd Ave. W. Phone 946-2996 - Watrous Worship Service ............. 11 a.m. *** WATROUS-YOUNG PASTORAL CHARGE 502 Main St. Ph. 946-3592 The Rev. Deborah Smith Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.........Young (United/Lutheran Shared Ministry) 11:15 a.m. Watrous United Church *** WATROUS PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 709 Main St., Watrous Pastor Vernon Allen Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bible Study Wed. 7:30 p.m. 22 • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU JANUARY - AQUASIZE CLASSES AT Manitou Springs Mineral Spa on Mondays and Thursdays at 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Cost is $5.50/day or 10 classes for $50./46tfc - MANITOU LODGE AUXILIARY meeting Wed., Jan. 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Watrous District Health Complex. New members welcome./3-1p Restorative Yoga Class WATROUS-MANITOU BEACH Heritage Centre public meeting, Wed., Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. Heritage Room. What kind of facility would you like? We want your input! For more information, please check out our website and online archives at watrousheritage.ca /2-2c Jan. 25 6:30 to 8 p.m. $15 Pre-register: debra@yogalifecommunity.ca Live Create. Participate. Performance in Watrous! - WATROUS CURLING CLUB 2013 bonspiel schedule: Mixed Open bonspiel - Jan. 25-26; Battle of the Sexes - Feb. 15; Seniors bonspiel - Feb. 19 - 21; Stick spiel “Sturling” - Mar. 9; Ladies bonspiel - Mar. 15-17; Farmers and Friends - Mar. 21-22. For more information or to sign up contact the curling rink at 946-3988./2-10c 3-1c PRINTING Coming Events Enjoy! Henri Loiselle Martin Janovsky - DANCELAND, MANITOU Beach offers entertainment for: Jan. 25 and 26 - The Fugitives - Buffet - 6 to 7 p.m. Dance - 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.; Feb. 16 - Valentine dance with The Decades - Buffet - 6 to 7 p.m. Dance - 8 p.m. to midnight. Phone 946-2743 or 1-800-267-5037 for reservations. www.danceland. ca /46tfc Wonderful baritone voice and amazing pianist Sunday 2:00 pm Jan. 27, 2013 Watrous Civic Centre 404 Main Street Door Prices: Adults $20 HS - $5, 12 & Under Free Stars for Saskatchewan Bringing the Arts to You Watrous & Area Arts Council - PLACE YOUR ADVERTISEMENT in the coming events and see great results! 2-2c Business and Community Directory P F R A A V A E O N I A N R U T C L E A R Y P I N S B I E R S E T C H A A C R E H U E E G O C R O P P R A T T S L Y C A S H I N G U S S E N T T S E C A T P R Y C R O S E S J O N E O N U S Y E N - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings: Imperial, Tues., 7:30 pm. Pentecostal Church (963-2204); Watrous, every Thurs., 8 pm. (9462466)./46tfc 0\6XGRNX - WATROUS KINETTE CLUB meets first Tuesday of eacmonth - September to June. Interested in joining or for more info contact Melodie Rostie 946-3694./46tfc - WATROUS ROTARY CLUB meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Watrous United Church. watrousrotaryclub@ sasktel.net Check out our Facebook page!/46tfc SUDOKU SEE PUZZLE BELOW. - COMING TO DAVIDSON Rory Allen, the world-class Elvis Presley tribute artist for Kinettes Ladies Night Out, Sat., Mar. 16. Early bird tickets ($30) sold from Feb. 11 - 24 by any Kinette. Tickets still available after that date at an increased price. Contact Brenna Siroski 567-3159 or Stacey Siroski 567-5592 if In lighter vein: Recently at a family gathering I was introduced to three sisters who looked somewhat alike. I remarked to my cousin Dorothy that I made a mental note of what each one was wearing so that I would be able to tell them apart and not get the names mixed up. This reminded Dorothy of a story. It seems that two women met who hadn’t seen each other for many years. One of them said, “I really wouldn’t have known you, you look so old!” To which the other lady replied, “I wouldn’t have known you either, but I remember the dress.” 309 Main Street - Watrous O MARCH - AL-ANON MEETS EVERY Thurs. 8 pm, Wat. Elem. School, staff room (east door). Ph. 946-2466, 9632105; Young 259-4941, 2573978./21-48c ■ with Ann Onymous A spelling lesson: Many spelling mistakes are caused by using the wrong homonym (a homonym is a word having the same pronunciation as another, but a different spelling and meaning. One pair that often seem to give trouble are “birth” and “berth”. It is the word “berth” that refers to an appointment or position. Thus we could say, “I have a berth as swimming instructor for the summer” or “my sister earned a berth on the girl’s hockey team.” Check in at The Watrous Manitou for your missing pictures. We have an assortment of photos submitted by people over the last few years, many of birthdays, anniversaries, sporting events and so on. Any old photos not claimed by the end of January will be discarded. L - ALL YOU CAN EAT FITNESS - Tamra Steen B.Ed. B.A. (Fitness/Yoga and Safety Instructor/Consultant). EveryBody keep up the resolutions in 2013! Classes are upstairs at Manitou Beach Village Office (946-2831). Registration now accepted for one or more classes at Little Olive Health Market (cheque or cash accepted). Start date changed to Monday, Feb. 4 and Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Private or classes in the workplace are available. Individual tutoring for elementary and high school children, workshops in Emergency or Standard First Aid and CPR also available by 24 hour advance booking. Inquire: fitsteenfitsyou@gmail.com. Messages: 306.946.2281. Txt: 780.909.9355. Yoga DVDs in Mexico on sale./48tfc COMMUNITY MEETINGS Musings Is there a hole in your photo album? 0\6XGRNX LORNE & LES JONES — 946-3991 — 46tfc FEBRUARY you have any questions./3-2c WATROUS PHARMACY Phone 946-3311 (after hours: 946-2836) • Prescriptions • Magazines • Gift Items • Greeting Cards • In-store digital printing • Daily Needs HEALTH CARE SALE E X I L Y E D O B R A Y O D E E N O W I O N A S E W > Option + Vitamin C .................. $479 @ Jamieson Calcium Magnesium. $569 > One A Day Vitamins ................ $999 @ Advil Cold & Sinus ......... $679 to $749 > Tylenol Complete .................... $859 R A L E E N T S T A T 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Mon. to Fri. & 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Sat. THE WATROUS MANITOU • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • 23 Harper government invests in improvements to Clavet’s community infrastructure The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for upgrades to two community halls in the Village of Clavet under the Harper government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “I am pleased to see Clavet benefit from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund,” said Minister Yelich. “By improving facilities such as these, we are helping to boost local economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for residents in our communities.” The Harper government’s investment of $7,024 will help the Village of Clavet install energy efficient windows, renovate the bathrooms and replace the flooring at the Queen Street Hall. Federal funding will also go towards the installation of eavestroughs at the Clavet Community Hall. Both venues support a wide range of community activities such as 4-H Club meetings, children’s events, community meetings and exercise classes. “The Queen Street Hall originally was the Unity School, which was a few miles south of Clavet and moved here in 1955,” said mayor Blair Bentley. “We deeply ap- 13014MC01 preciate support like this to help preserve landmarks like this one. Without investments like these, it would be difficult to properly maintain the hall.” In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. Our government committed $150 million over two years for the fund. The fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastructure, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, cultural and other community facilities. 24 • MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013 • THE WATROUS MANITOU MP tours area ■ Daniel Bushman/The Watrous Manitou January 21, 2013 Snow, sunshine and even melting temperatures were all part of this year’s winter tour for Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification and Member of Parliament for Blackstrap. The local MP was in Manitou Beach, Watrous and Young Jan. 14 as part of her 12th annual tour. Despite a windchill of almost -30˚C outside, Yelich chatted with residents at the Watrous Civic Centre during part of the afternoon. “We had a very good Christmas. I started my tour before Christmas in my hometown,” said Yelich who has since tackled the eastern portion of her riding. “Saskatchewan is a great place to be from. Through our years, every year (people seem to) be increasingly more enthusiastic about everything.” Yelich feels the biggest issue during her many stops in communities in this part of the riding is definitely the quick pace of growth. “There are not very many people asking for anything; they just want us to know that it is exciting and they don’t want it to stop.” Focusing on jobs and growth, and getting back to balanced budgets are two key issues Yelich hopes will continue to be tackled. “It is very important for us to get back to balanced budgets so that we can do some of the things we promised to do that are very encouraging.” Once government returns to a balanced budget - or if they get back into surplus - Yelich said everybody wins. “We have legislated that taxpayers will get some of that money back directly instead of being spent on new programs. We are evaluating programs, we are trying to make programs more efficient and trying to have programs modernized. Today’s needs are a lot different than even 10 years ago.” As the economic boom continues in the province, the MP for Blackstrap said, “It has just been a really neat part of the country to be involved with and being in government right now to see our province succeed.” While no election is in the works for this year, there are some potential changes ahead with the riding’s boundary lines. Hearings concerning where the lines should go have wrapped up and the commission will look at the proposal again. The commission is proposing total urban and total rural ridings, which still has to be tabled in the House of Commons. “It is going to be a major change. No election, yes, but I could lose Blackstrap because it probably will not be Blackstrap anymore.” That may mean Yelich would have a more prominent focus in Saskatoon. “I don’t find the difference that sometimes people perceive. The needs are the same, communities are growing and there are infrastructure needs. You hope that communities outside of cities grow.” Yelich hopes that creating good infrastructure will move forward but also continuing to get rid of overlap and rules and regulations, which has been an issue for many developers. Veterans also will have a little less red tape for getting rebates and having expenses covered. “We went from A to Z and veterans benefitted.” Some money from the community infrastructure fund has also benefitted places throughout the region, including Watrous. “A lot of places will have more energy efficient facilities . . . the arts centre got some upgrades there that are critical, like a furnace.” Moving ahead in 2013, Yelich said she is most excited about trade and international trade. “We need to open up markets . . . Nicaragua opened up as a market that will really help my province. Anytime (agriculture minister) Gerry Ritz opens up a market, everybody in this province should be applauded. You know that means this province will do very well because of agriculture but also because of potash and we are a very resource rich province.” Because concentration is on the debt being paid down and balancing budgets, Yelich said government is not going to be asking for a lot but wants to make wise decisions when it comes to infrastructure. She added taking care of taxpayer dollars as well as keeping up the economy are priorities. “We have to grow our economy . . . that creates jobs and brings taxpayers in.” Yelich’s tour wrapped up Jan. 16 after spanning communities including Lockwood, Drake, Watrous, Clavet, Dundurn, Loreburn, Outlook and Elbow. Connecting with communities Member of Parliament for Blackstrap Lynne Yelich (left) chats with Watrous town councillor Pat Isherwood Thomas during Yelich’s annual winter tour Jan. 14. Yelich toured her riding and stopped in communities to listen to residents’ comments –– Daniel Bushman/TWM and concerns. 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