Kraft/TSN celebration coming to town Council is in session

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Monday, August 3, 2009
Vol. 76, No. 28
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Only those who attended
the game would be able
to tell you. Morgan
Amendt’s spectacular slide
took place at squirt
provincial ball, held in
Watrous July 10 to 12.
The home team came
away with the gold medals
at the end of a weekend
of close, exciting
competition. See related
stories and photos
on page three and six.
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INSIDE
–– photo submitted
by Trudi Riach, Nokomis
pg 2
SARC award
presented
pg 3
VRC promotes town
with Tourist of the
Week recognition
pg 6 - 7
• local player signs
with NHL
• catch up on
provincial ball
• swim club heading
for provincials
pg 8
Crops begin to
improve across SK
pg 9
Fun Run dishes up
good weather, great
entertainment
pg 10 - 12
Country connections
pg 12
New flu strain
emerges; vaccine for
H1N1 available by
late fall
pg 16 - 17
More on Manitou’s
mystery water
Council is
in session
Kraft/TSN celebration
coming to town
By Daniel Bushman
TWM
By Daniel Bushman
TWM
The votes are in, ballots added and the latest edition of Manitou Beach’s council is ready to get rolling. Council has no returning members from the previous group and while the mayoral position was the
only spot acclaimed, seven potential candidates were
vying for four council seats.
Advance polls were held July 18 at the village office council chamber and 41 cast their ballot. Others
who did not take part in the advance polls went to the
Manitou Beach golf course July 25 and voted for who
they wanted to represent the community.
Village administrator Bobbi Crittenden said in
total 227 people voted this year, about the same as the
previous election.
Crittenden said the four elected councillors include: Larry Zemlak - retired director of education and farmer; Fraser Murray - developer; Matt
Knezacek - carpenter; and Ernie Koshylema - retiree.
Meanwhile, newly-acclaimed mayor of Manitou
Beach Eric Upshall and the rest of council met July
27 for their first official meeting. Upshall said after
being sworn in, the group discussed the fact they
have to get thoroughly briefed and brought up to
speed on what decisions have been made by previous
council. Upshall said the group also used the meeting for “getting to know each other. We talked a bit of
our goals for Manitou Beach . . . The first thing is to
go over our budget on our next agenda.”
He said it was a “real good start” and they are going to take it from there and soon start branching
out.
An excited mayor said the group is a “good cross
section of councillors” and everyone who ran for
council did a very brave thing by allowing to “bare
their soul to the electorate.”
The community spirit was alive in Watrous and across the nation as the town was
thrust into the national spotlight last month. After watching the Kraft celebration
tour contest on TSN, local resident Jeremy Engele submitted an essay with hopes of
being selected.
Engele’s essay was, in fact, picked from more than 330 communities across Canada and Watrous was then put up against Wynyard with the winning town receiving
$25,000, and a visit from the TSN broadcast crew.
Voting took place July 17 to 18 and thanks to votes from local residents and across
the globe, Watrous defeated Wynyard for $25,000 and the right to host TSN’s Sportscentre with Jennifer Hedger and Darren Dutchyshen. Altogether the community
had 76,000 votes, while Wynyard garnered 61,716.
July 20, the community was announced as one of the ten winners and TSN will be
visiting Watrous Aug. 26 for a live broadcast beginning at 4:30 p.m.
A local organizing committee has been established and has already met with representatives from TSN and Kraft. Planning for the event is underway.
While the live broadcast is slated for 4:30 p.m., the day is set to start at 3 p.m. As
part of the free event, a Kraft community barbeque will be held and various activities are also in the works, including demonstrations by different sports clubs from
the area. A cheque presentation is also slated to be held at 4:15, before the broadcast.
People coming to take part in the free festivities are also encouraged to bring
non-perishable food items for the local food bank to help fill the shelves for those in
need.
Crews from TSN have proposed to set up west of the grain elevator on part of
Mainline Motors’ lot with activities on the grounds.
TSN is looking for the elevator along with an energetic crowd to be in the background of the live broadcast, aimed to show off the community at a national level.
Part of the decision to hold the event by the elevator is because the elevator itself bears Watrous’ name, and the stage and satellite truck alone weigh in excess of
80,000 pounds.
Residents are encouraged to create signs, dress up in their favourite hometown or
professional sports jersey and come out for the show.
The broadcast will go live at exactly 4:30 p.m. and autographs and pictures from
the hosts will also take place sometime in the afternoon at the free festivities.
Volunteers for the event are also needed for various tasks. Those interested in
helping out can call Trevor Ouellette at the town office.
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THE WATROUS MANITOU
People and Places
Local briefs
SARC honours achievement
of Watrous resident
The locals
disabilities. Each year, the Al McGuire
Awards are presented to individuals with
disabilities who have shown the dedication and hard work necessary to make the
improvements they want in their lives.
These awards are made
possible through a fund
established in honour of
the late Al McGuire who
served on the SARC board
of directors.
One of four recipients
this year was Sean Lannan
with Interlake Human Resources Corporation, Watrous with the Transition
to Employment award,
presented to an individual who has moved into
an employment situation
(minimum wage or better)
and has displayed a strong
work attitude.
These awards were presented at a special luncheon June 12 at the SARC
annual general meeting
held in Regina.
Sean Lannan at the SARC annual general meeting.
The Saskatchewan Association of
Rehabilitation Centres (SARC) is a provincial non-profit association that represents community-based organizations
providing services for individuals with
Wasn’t that a party
submitted by Alice Mooney,
Imperial, Sask.
First of all thank you to
the Watrous 100th birthday
committee for a fun filled
weekend of well planned
festivities.
We want to say special
thanks to the committee
from the few of us who
planned the gathering
upstairs in the curling
rink for all those who had
attended the Red Brick
School in Watrous. Over
200 people signed the register coming from all across
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Canada and U.S.A. The
register was looked after
by Lillian (Popp) Stein and
Charlie Rishel.
Thanks to Vicky Merryfield who favoured us with
many lovely piano selections.
Homer and Alice Burke,
Alice (Popp) Mooney, Lillian (Popp) Stein, Nancy
Stein and Charlie Rishel
had arranged many pictures that had been given
in the care of Homer by the
late Noel Waldner. These
are a treasure and were
thoroughly enjoyed by all
who viewed them plus the
many local newspapers as
old as 70 years, as well as a
few of the bricks that were
saved when the school was
demolished.
A cake decorated by
Leanne Osmond of Stalwart, Sask. a replica of the
Red Brick School was cut
and coffee served by some
former students.
It was a great place
to meet and greet - more
wonderful memories were
made./28-1p
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Crib winners at the Senior
Centre Thursday, July 9 were:
ladies first - Joyce Dahl, 872;
ladies second - Isabelle Langston, 854; travelling - Isabelle
Langston; men’s first - Evie
Pfeifer, 873; men’s second
- Ev Adams, 863; travelling Monika Kahlert. Homesteader
was Agnes Gieselman, six
times at one table.
Kaiser winners at the
Senior Centre Monday, July 20
were: first - Frank Woiden, 224;
second - Alice Wright, 217; third
- Harold Kalynovich, 173; fourth
- Russell Henryk, 156.
Kaiser winners at the
Senior Centre Monday, July 27
were: first - Frank Woiden, 208;
second - Grace Anderson, 200;
third - Alice Wright, 196; fourth
- Grace Allen, 169.
Use of ATVs
in town
By Daniel Bushman
TWM
The sight and sounds of all
terrain vehicles are not uncommon come summer time in all
parts of the province. However,
the Saskatoon RCMP has
received numerous complaints
about ATVs like quads operating within town limits, and on
private land in various communities throughout the area.
On the heels of those complaints, the RCMP is reminding
operators of ATVs that they
have to comply with regulations set out in the All Terrain
Vehicles Act, the Criminal Code,
and related provincial statutes.
According to the release,
operators generally must be 16
years old, hold a valid driver’s
licence and wear helmets.
ATVs are not to be operated
on highways or roadways, and
cannot be operated on private
land without permission.
However, in some areas
there could be a bylaw allowing operators to drive an
ATV in the community. Those
driving are also encouraged to exercise caution and
consideration for others with
regard to speed and noise
levels. For more information on
what regulations are in place in
your community, call your local
RCMP.
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Birthday Greetings
to Irene Shouse
who celebrates
her 90th birthday
August 8th.
Have a Great Day!
Love Mel, Judy,
Sandra and Bill,
Brenda and Wes,
Bonnie and Cliff,
Barry and Sherry
and families.
You have made a stroke
at your ball in play. Somehow,
while the ball is still in motion,
it ends up being deflected or
stopped by you or your equipment. You probably know that
this results in you receiving a
penalty, but did you know it
is now only going to cost you
one stroke. An amendment
to the 2008 Rules of Golf has
reduced this penalty from the
previous two strokes to one.
Another amendment is to Rule
24 - obstructions. An exception
within the rule now allows you
to move the flagstick, whether
attended, removed or held up
when a ball is in motion.
Both amendments are
significant and sure to be appreciated by all golfers.
THE WATROUS MANITOU
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2009 • 3
Watrous
hosts
provincial
squirt ball
Tourist of the week
program restarts
at Watrous VRC
submitted by VRC manager Danielle Frey
With the start of July came the Tourist of the Week
program at the Watrous Visitor Reception Centre. Our
first lucky couple was Ed and Marlene Radtke from
Quesnel, B.C. They stopped in to visit our area during
their month-long tour of Saskatchewan. Ed was born in
Renown, and his mother is buried in the Watrous Cemetery, which is why they stopped here. They planned to
check out both communities, visit the beach and camp.
It was nice to see the Radtkes come back to visit their
roots. We hope they enjoyed their time here and visit us
again soon!
Our second lucky couple for Tourist of the Week was
Linda and Scott McNainy from Sherwood Park, Alta. The
McNainys stayed in our area for eight days and camped
at the Regional Park at Manitou Beach. They planned
to go to the beach, swim in the spa and visit Danceland.
Linda and Scott have never been here before but heard
about us from their friends and decided to come and see
what Watrous and the area was all about. We hope Linda
and Scott had a fun holiday in our area; we wish them
safe and happy travels!
submitted by Bill Riach
The Town of Watrous
hosted
the
Provincial
Squirt North Championship the weekend of July
10 to 12. Including Watrous,
nine communities descended upon Watrous for
the championship. From
Carlyle, to Hudson Bay,
Battleford, Prince Albert,
Unity, Quill Plains, Plenty/
Dodsland and Southey, the
province was well represented.
Committee
members
commenced working on
the event in the summer of
2008, submitted their application in the late fall and
were awarded the event in
early January 2009.
During the opening
ceremonies, a special tribute was paid to the late
Gary Manson acknowledging his many contributions to the development of
minor ball in Watrous, his
time served on the minor
ball association and his instrumental vision of shale
diamonds for the community. His son Lane, was the
master of ceremonies and
daughters Haley and Tara
threw the first pitch.
Softball Saskatchewan
representative
Bernie
Burtney
complimented
Watrous on their excellent facilities and well run
championship. He was appreciative of the organizing committee for hosting
the event, as championships cannot be held without hosts and loads of volunteers.
Local umpire Jessica
Hanson worked the fields
the whole weekend. Burtney also served as umpire
coordinator
and
commented positively on her
abilities.
Many local businesses
sponsored special packages
for all the participants.
The Watrous Rotary Club would like to Thank all of the contributors to the walking trail.
The official opening was held July 4. Thanks for helping make this project a reality.
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On guard
for thee
Opening ceremonies for
the Provincial Squirt North
Championship took place
Saturday, July 11. Eleanor
Kelly (right) piped in the
processional of
Cst. Kristin Hill,
mayor Ed Collins and
Softball Saskatchewan
representative
Bernie Burtney.
The late Gary Manson
was also acknowledged
at the event.
–– photo submitted
by Trudi Riach
The event was well attended, with many local
fans watching some exciting ball. With extra seating
moved in, the stands were
full and the crowd very vociferous for the well-played
Sunday final that saw the
home-town Royals emerge
provincial champs with a
4 to 2 victory over Plenty/
Dodsland.
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THE WATROUS MANITOU
Editorial and Opinion
Just Layzing Around
We are back from our annual
summer shutdown, and what
a busy place Watrous has been
while we were away. Unfortunately, we missed several big
events, namely the squirt provincial ball tournament, the everpopular Watrous Fun Run Auto
Show & Shine, and the northern
semi-provincial swim meet.
Fortunately, though, we had
amazing cooperation from the
organizers of those events, and
articles and photos of all three
are contained in these pages.
Which leaves me to ruminate
on my holidays, which, as always, were greatly enjoyed and
much appreciated. We ran the
gamut from renting a cabin to
roughing it in a tent, and truly,
both styles of camping have their pros and cons.
One specific incident, however, that sticks in my mind has nothing to do with the accommodations we were employing. Rather,
it took place on a golf course - another location we do our best to
spend much time enjoying. On this particular morning, we were
visiting the course for the second time that week and having much
enjoyed the back nine on the previous excursion, we asked if we
might tee off on number 10 instead of number one. The pro-shop
employee checked her book, took a quick glance at a room full of
people enjoying breakfast, and told us we could, as long as we allowed anyone coming through from the front nine to play through.
We assured her we would, and took off for the tee box.
We soon understood her instructions, as two players we had seen
eating breakfast came up just as we were about to play. As we had
not even hit a ball yet, we shooed them through and they happily
went on their way. After waiting an appropriate length of time,
the first of our two groups teed off and prepared to head down the
fairway.
Again, however, a cart approached from behind. This time,
though, without giving us the chance to greet them and wave them
through, the two “gentlemen” took it upon themselves to berate us
and the golf course employee who had allowed us to play the back
nine, as we clearly were disrupting the flow of play. Without barely
a pause, they pulled their cart ahead of ours and stepped up to the
teebox.
Frankly, we nearly had to pick our lower jaws off the ground.
First of all, the proshop attendent had done a perfectly fine job of
letting us know what might happen and how to proceed. Secondly,
the two members who spoke so rudely had not even given us a
chance to greet them and invite them to play through. Perhaps if
they could have held back on their righteous indignation just a moment longer, the whole scene could have been avoided.
But the real lesson to take from this incident is a cautionary
one for all of us back here at home. We, too, live in a resort setting,
in close proximity to or with home right in Manitou Beach. All
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Founded in 1933 by J.A. McGowan
“Hmph! So much for goin’ to barber school . . . ”
Take yourself off the beaten trail
Have you ever just gone on
a tour? Nothing structured.
Just hop in the car and drive
off for destinations unknown. These unplanned experiences can yield the most
unexpected, yet surprisingly
pleasant memories.
We have some friends
who seek adventure in this
manner, and as we also enjoy
adventure, at least once a
year we have just such an
excursion. This year we went
over some drivable (just
barely) back roads in northern Saskatchewan.
We came across communities that have a hidden
beauty. We were driving
down the streets of Beauval when we came across
a river winding through
the countryside. The street
was on top of the hill with
the water way below. What
an incredible view. Scenic,
peaceful, so purely natural,
untouched. A perfect place
for tourists - but then again,
maybe not.
There is something to be
said for promoting tourism
in your area. After all, it is a
growing industry and can be
an economic stimulant but
sometimes, maybe we should
just keep our treasures to
ourselves. For those who discover the treasure, job well
done, it is yours to enjoy.
After exploring we continued our drive through
town only to come upon an
ice cream shop. Every community has one somewhere
and it was time to stop and
area, taking in 77 per cent
of Canada’s forest land. It
stretches between northern
tundra and southern grassland and is home to a mix of
hardwood trees. The forest’s
animals, plants and products
affect the lives of Canadians
on a daily basis - paper products to jack pine railway ties,
even the air we breathe.
The forest starts in the
Yukon and forms a band
almost 1,000 kilometres wide
in a southeasterly direction
ending at Newfoundland and
Labrador. North of the forest
is the treeline and beyond
that arctic tundra. To the
south are the forests of British Columbia, grasslands of
prairie provinces and Great
Lakes area.
We were on the hunt.
have a break before continuing On the hunt for a campsite
on the adventure.
belonging to friends back
The roads were not paved.
home. There were three
In fact, they were barely gradturnoffs to choose from and
ed, and rough; washboardy
as we did not know the exact
is the term used to describe
approach, we
them. But that did
The roads were explored all
not matter. This
three. It was
not paved. In fact, the last one
was the heart of
the boreal forthey were barely that produced
est. Forest floor
result we
graded, and rough; the
vegetation and
wanted and we
washboardly is were successful
birch trees lined
the road like a
the term used to in our quest.
hallway.
It was time
describe them. But to turn the
The name originates from the
that did not matter. truck around
Greek god of the
and head for
North Wind, Boreas. As wind
home as it was the end of the
is part of our weather (almost day and most importantly,
daily), this is a suitable name.
we were hungry and we had
The boreal forest covers
steaks waiting for the barbie
35 per cent of Canadian land
back at the cabin.
THE WATROUS MANITOU
How ta look at the news
Letters to the editor
by Gene Hauta
cer Wayne Keble, OBE, of HMS Bulwark,
A superior court judge in Everett, says sprouts are the “devil’s vegetable.”
Wash. expressed her anger at a neighbour He denied the explanation that the nasty
by leaning on her car horn at 6 a.m. Helen veggies gave his crew flatulence. Janice
Immelt was upset that the neighbour had Hough quipped, “That’s ridiculous.
filed a complaint with the homeowners’ Brussels sprouts are not the ‘devil’s
association about the chickens Immelt vegetable.’ Lima beans are the devil’s
was keeping cooped in her back yard. vegetable.” She also added that she would
After the neighbour called the police, never forget the day she found out they
she returned for a second round of honk- both tasted bad, and were high in caloing two hours later. Eventually, she was ries.
cited for a noise violation, but appealed
A man in Georgetown, Texas, Jose
her conviction to the superior court, say- Villarreal, was accused of assaulting
ing her honking was free speech. Judge his girlfriend and after rejecting a plea
Richard J. Thorpe ruled, “Horn honking bargain of five years in prison, opted to
which is done to annoy or harass others take his chances at trial. Subsequently,
is not speech.”
the jury deliberated one minute before
In Machias, Maine, a 77-year-old wom- finding him guilty and the judge gave him
an pulled a gun on an armed intruder and 16 years.
sent him running from her home. To her
Wal-Mart global sales broke the $400
family members, Doris Gatchell is now billion mark last year. “It pulled in a profknown as “Annie Oakley.” Suspect Dean it of $13 billion,” noted Jim Barach. “And
T. Moore faces up to 30 years in jail and it paid nearly $14,000 in total wages.”
fines of up to $50,000 on each of the two
William Bradley, a 25-year-old student
most serious charges of burglary with a at Western Michigan University, was senfirearm and robbery.
tenced to six months in jail for stealing
Donny Guy, 31, was arrested in Hick- a computer. The twist is that he stole it
ory, N.C., following the burglary of the from the Kalamazoo County jail, where
Captain’s Galley Seafood restaurant that he was already doing time. Judge Gary
was caught on surveillance video. Guy Giguere told Bradley his jailhouse theft
was immediately identified as a suspect was “the dumbest crime I have heard
because he lives in an apartment about today” and “may be in the top half-dozen
50 yards from the restaurant, and there in my career”.
were two paper trails from the restaurant
Curtis Jones enjoyed two days of freealmost to his front door. The video shows dom after escaping from jail in Columbia,
the burglar carrying two cash registers Miss., and it was all due to a cardboard
from the restaurant, failing to notice that toilet roll holder. Jones folded the roll
the spools of paper in each machine were and jammed it in the lock to his closunravelling with each step he took.
ing cell door. That allowed him to slip
In Federal Way, Wash.,
out when guards moved to
Timothy Martin, 44, was
other parts of the jail.
A 61-year-old
charged with felony inA 61-year-old Bradenton,
decent exposure after he
Bradenton, Fla., Fla. man survived being
was spotted in public with
shot in the chest during an
man survived
a string attached to his
armed robbery. He was sitpenis, which he was “ma- being shot in the ting outside his home when
nipulating . . . like a puptwo men attacked him, dechest during an manding his wallet. When
pet.” This is the third time
he has been arrested on
shot him, the bullet hit
armed robbery. they
similar charges.
his pacemaker.
He was sitting
I h ave n o i d e a why
There is little doubt that
Christina Vanderclip felt
people better be very careoutside his home ful about what is posted in
compelled to drop in at the
home of her former boywhen two men Facebook, YouTube and any
friend, Travis Schneller,
other websites. More and
attacked him,
in Greeley, Colo. Almost
more, potential employers
immediately, they began
demanding his are googling names to see
to argue. The police report
what comes up. The City
wallet. When
shows that Travis hit her
of Bozeman, Mont., wants
and pulled her hair, then
they shot him, to know about people who
Travis’ mother jumped on
apply for jobs with the city.
the bullet hit
Christina’s back and pulled
Potential employees are reher hair, then younger
to list “any and all,
his pacemaker. quired
brother, Michael and facurrent personal or busither, Robert commenced to
ness websites, web pages or
hitting and choking her. Christina man- memberships on any Internet-based chat
aged to escape. Following a 10-hour siege, rooms, social clubs or forums, to include,
the police gained entry to the house and but not limited to: Facebook, Google, Yaarrested all five members of the Schneller hoo, YouTube.com, MySpace, etc.” People
family.
are also required to give user names and
The medical examiner’s office in Cop- passwords. A spokesman says it is simply
pell, Texas declared that a woman found to make sure the people that we hire have
dead at the same swimming pool where the highest moral character and are a
her two children drowned less than a year good fit for the city.
ago committed suicide. Matthew Stocco
A question and answer from Janice
pulled his wife, 35-year-old Van Ha Stocco, Hough: “What’s the difference between
from the pool at their home. She killed President Obama and President Clinton?
herself just three weeks before the first Obama downed a fly, Clinton’s fly was
anniversary of the drowning deaths of already down.”
Marcus, 3 and his sister Catherine, 1.
Mihai Nicoara, 36, was crossing a
A Croatian shepherd had to be rescued Romanian road when a furious motorist
when he followed his flock into a live leaped from his car and sunk his teeth
minefield. Philimon Zandamela, 34, is into his belly. Apparently, Nicoara was
more than a little accident-prone, or care- too slow crossing. “Now I’ll make sure I
less. He has also survived accidentally never dawdle again,” Nicoara said.
drinking sulphuric acid, and stabbing
A 14-year veteran policeman in Florida
himself in the stomach because a fortune- has been returned to the street since he
teller told him it was time to die.
failed at his newly assigned duties. GerIn Illinois, a man was so intent on ald Zito, 58, of the Port Orange police
robbing a motorist that he unknowingly department was supposed to be training
followed her in his own car straight to the his colleagues on how to use various firesheriff ’s office, where he was arrested. arms but he shot himself in the stomach
Carleous Clay Jr., 26, was charged with with a gun while attempting to put it in
attempted armed robbery and possession a drawer.
of a stolen vehicle. The woman called 911
An Oklahoma City woman has been
to report a man tried to rob her after ask- arrested for trading sex for a bag of chips.
ing for directions. The dispatcher gave “Apparently it was a deal straight across.
her directions to the police station and Frito-Lay,” quipped Jim Barach. “Sex for
the man followed.
snack foods? Apparently it was a case of
A British Royal Navy captain has giving a Ding-Dong to a Ho-Ho.”
banned brussels sprouts from his ship
Until next time . . . keep reading bebecause he hates them. Commanding offi- tween the lines . . .
Dear Editor,
Jeremy Engele’s initiation of Watrous’ entry into the TSN/Kraft competition is to be highly commended. The
publicity for Watrous and the ripple effect for the community is immeasurable.
Dear Editor,
We attended the squirt
provincial softball championship in Watrous July 10
to 12 and we must say the
event was very well organized. The ball diamonds
were manicured to the best
and the entire schedule
was easy to comprehend.
With nine ball teams participating and several spectators, the volunteers did a
great job of keeping every-
Dear Editor,
Anyone complaining about our health
care system and waiting time should try
the other alternative - the U.S. system.
I spent 3 1/2 days in the hospital in Arizona in March. The bill for surgery was
$44,148.07 US. Then another bill came from
Colombu, Ga. for x-rays in the amount of
$1,027 US. I went as an outpatient for lab
work, $1,393.34 US and a month later went
to see the doctor for a follow-up, which I
Dear Editor,
I am writing this letter
to the editor to express my
concerns about recent vandal damage to my disc golf
course.
Over the past three summers, individuals have taken vehicles on to the course
and damaged several holes.
This has been repeated
Winning $25,000 for Watrous Centennial
Arena is a real bonus. Watrous appreciates what you, Jeremy, and the voters
have done.
Bob and Gail Lay
Watrous, Sask.
never received a bill. The final tally was
$65,400 Cdn. It took my insurance company and many calls and letters to pay the
bill. I was treated well in the hospital. My
insurance company will not cover a reoccurrence of the same problem.
So a word of advice - do not travel anywhere without medical insurance.
Wayne Rogina
Watrous, Sask.
twice by the same vehicle.
The RCMP have now added
regular patrols to their log
in order to enforce the no
trespassing law. Also, it must
be noted that when one of
these vehicles was spinning
doughnuts, several wild
tiger lilies were destroyed.
Under the conservancy act,
destroying, picking or van-
Dear Editor,
Congratulations Watrous on your centennial celebration and to the centennial
committee chaired by Karen Schroeder
Mark for a job very well done.
We enjoyed all the events we could take
in. The parade Saturday morning was a
great one. Things from past and present
were super. The marching band and the
calliope were extra special and a lot of
treats were thrown for the children.
The extra special event Saturday afternoon at the upstairs of the curling rink
was the meeting and greeting of many,
many former students and friends of the
Red Brick School 1909 to 1955. They came
from far and near to see and visit old school
pals - a very special time for all.
Homer Burke, Alice (Popp) Mooney
thing running smoothly.
Hats off to everyone and
to the Watrous squirt team
champions. It was a great
weekend.
Bill and Judy Gebhard
Liberty, Sask.
dalizing Saskatchewan’s
provincial symbol is subject
up to $1,000 fine per plant.
I am serving notice that
an electronic security system is now in place and the
individuals, when caught,
will be prosecuted.
Murray Gordon
Murray Disc Golf
Manitou Beach, Sask.
and Charlie Rishel organized the many
pictures and old Watrous newspapers for
display. Pictures were courtesy of the late
Noel Waldner. A special cake depicting the
red brick building was served courtesy of
Alice Mooney.
To end a perfect Saturday was a trip
to Danceland for dinner, dancing and
listening to the big band style music and
remembering when . . .
Sunday morning came all too soon for
our farewell breakfast at the Manitou
Beach Community Hall and saying goodbye to our friends “. . . until we meet again
some sunny day.”
It was a perfect weekend.
A former Red Brick School student
Lillian E. (Popp) Stein
Calgary, Alta.
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SWNA, 14-401-45th St. W., Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z9. Winners will be drawn
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THE WATROUS MANITOU
Sports and Recreation
Local player signs
NHL contract
By Daniel Bushman
TWM
Taking a bite out of the big apple
After playing for the SJHL’s Humboldt
Broncos and his entire Western Hockey League career with the Saskatoon
Blades, Watrous native Sam Klassen
signed with the New York Rangers of the
NHL. Klassen has one more year of eligibility with the Blades but is excited about
the possibility of playing at the pro level.
Klassen attends camp with the Rangers in
September. -Photo submitted by Ken Bushman
Junior softball provincials
went. With international softball rules, a
submitted by
runner is placed on second base to begin
Faye Marcoux, Viscount
The Saskatoon Sports on Tap Riot took each offense of the extra inning. The Diapart in the Junior Ladies Softball provin- mondbacks were able to get this runner
cial tournament in Battleford July 17 to home but no others to lead 6 to 5 after 7
1/2 innings. The Riot was
19. Playing on this team are
able to get their second base
Megan Marcoux, Viscount
runner in to tie the game
and Paula Sather, Watrous.
with a runner on third due
After the round-robin the
to a perfect bunt and a deteam’s records were: Saskafensive overthrow. A double
toon Junior Diamondbacks
was hit to win the game 7 to
4 to 0, Saskatoon Sports on
6 for the Saskatoon Sports
Tap Riot 3 to 1, Battleford
on Tap Riot. What made
Vipers 2 to 2 and Saskatoon
this victory even greater
Junior Eclipse 0 to 4. This
was the fact these two teams
eliminated the Eclipse and
were in this exact scenario
sent the other three teams
at the provincial championto the playoff round Sunship last year with the preday.
viously undefeated SaskaThe Riot and Vipers
toon Junior Diamondbacks
played off to see who
would play the undefeated Paula Sather of Watrous is defeated twice by the then
Diamondbacks, with the all smiles after winning a Saskatoon Manos Riot on
Riot victorious 7 to 4. The provincial championship. the final day of competi-Photo submitted tion.
second game of the day was
Megan and Paula were
the Diamondbacks playing the Riot with the Riot winning 14 to instrumental in the Riot’s win with their
11. Because this was the Diamondbacks defense and batting. It was a genuine
first loss of the weekend another game team effort. The Saskatoon Sports on Tap
was played between these two teams to Riot and the Saskatoon Junior Diamondbacks will represent the province in the
determine the provincial champion.
An edge-of-your-seat game was then Western Canadian Junior Ladies Softball
played with the lead going back and Championship in Strathmore, Alta. Aug.
forth. After seven innings the game was 6 to 9. The Riot took home silver in this
tied at five so into extra innings they championship in 2008.
Saskatoon Sports on Tap Riot
Back row: third from left Megan Marcoux, third from right Paula Sather
-Photo submitted by Faye Marcoux
The dream of skating in the big
leagues and making it to the NHL has
become more of a reality for a local
athlete who played his minor hockey in
Watrous.
Sam Klassen, originally from Watrous
attended the New York Rangers’ summer
camp and then signed with the club.
During the past few seasons, Klassen
played 182 games with the Saskatoon
Blades of the WHL, accumulating four
goals, 47 assists and 247 penalty minutes
throughout his WHL career.
Klassen went undrafted in the NHL
entry draft and said the signing “definitely came as a big surprise! I had a
good showing at their summer camp but
then didn’t really get any feedback so I
was just hoping for an invite back to fall
camp. About two weeks later my agent
called and said they offered me a contract! It took a week or so to negotiate the
terms and such and we just finalized the
deal on Friday. I am still pretty shocked
by it and obviously very excited.”
Klassen said he is not sure what this
winter holds but will be off to New York
for the Rangers’ fall camp Sept. 4. “Hopefully from there I will head to Hartford to
play with their farm team. I am not exactly sure what their plans are, but basically
I will be playing where they want me to
play.”
The 20-year-old son of Karen and Rick
Klassen said, “If I can make an impact
in Hartford that is where I will be, but if
they think I can develop better playing
my last year of junior then I will be back
with the Blades.”
Last season, the defenceman had a pair
of goals and 18 assists to go along with
92 penalty minutes. He also had a plusminus rating of 27 and had a season-high
three-game assist streak. In the playoffs
last year, Klassen had one assist and 10
penalty minutes.
Sam has also played with the Humboldt Broncos of the SJHL where he had
11 points and 74 penalty minutes in 32
games.
Squirt team takes gold
submitted by Bill Riach
The 2009 Watrous Royals
Squirts are comprised of
13 girls with seven second
year, four first year and
two mite aged (or younger)
girls. They won tournaments at the Saskatoon
Early Bird, Watrous Invitational, Saskatoon Hustler
and Moose Jaw tournaments.
They are coached by Bill
Riach and Barry Croshaw
with assistance from Tylor
McGrath and Jody Lewis.
The weekend of July 10
to 12 they hosted the Provincial Squirt North Championship. Nine teams were
divided into two pools,
which would play complete round-robin games
with the top two from
each pool advancing to the
championship round Sunday. Watrous was in a pool
with Quill Plains Blazers,
Carlyle Cougars, Plenty/
Dodsland and Hudson
Bay. The other pool saw
Southey Eagles, Prince Albert, North Battleford and
Unity.
Friday, in their first
game in 10 days the Royals faced the Quill Plains
Blazers, a multi-town team
from the Humboldt area.
The Royals saw 11 of 12
players score runs en route
to a 15 to 4 victory. Quill
Plains scored all their runs
unearned on walks and
a few passed balls. Royal
pitchers Jensen Lewis,
Alexa Westby and Hayli
Riach struck out 11 of a
possible 12 outs.
Friday evening, saw the
Royals play the Carlyle
Cougars. The Cougars had
a tough time with Royal
pitchers Jensen and Hayli,
who struck out eight of
nine in a 15 to 0 victory and
faced only 10 hitters in the
three inning affair. Morgan
Amendt tripled to highlight
a five run first and Hayli
tripled with bases loaded
in the third. Allie Schmidt
had two hard hit balls and
Alexa Koupantsis swiped
two bases.
A rainy, cool Saturday
morning saw the 2 and 0
Royals up against the 2 and
0 Plenty/Dodsland team.
The Royals had a chance
to blow it open in the four
as with one out and bases
loaded, Taylor Sather lined
a shot to the right field gap,
however the Plenty/Dodsland centre fielder made
a great catch to double off
the runner at second and
end the inning. The game
went back and forth and
saw the score tied at 11 after
the regulation five innings.
International rules came
into play, and the last out
was put at second to start
extra innings. Both teams
scored two runs in the first
extra inning and in the top
of the seventh with one out
and a runner at third, the
Royals defense fielded a
grounder to get the batter
out at first and then with
the runner from third trying to score, first baseman
Emily Koshinsky gunned
a throw home to record
the third out of the inning
- double play and keep the
visitors off the scoresheet.
In the Royal’s half of the
seventh, Alexa Koupantsis
started at second and slid
hard at third, safe, on a
close play after a fumbled
pitch by the catcher. Taylor Sather worked a walk
and advanced to second
on a stolen base. Kloey
Bells, on a two-strike pitch,
lined a walk-off shot up
the middle to score Alexa
and give the Royals the 14
to 13 victory. Jensen Lewis
clubbed a three-run home
run to the wall in the third
inning. Morgan Amendt,
Alexa Westby and Hayli
reached base all three
times they batted. Maddy
con’t on page 23; see
BALL CHAMPS
Hats off for a job well done
The Watrous Royals Squirts toss their visors skyward
after claiming the provincial championship at home.
-Photo submitted by Trudi Riach
THE WATROUS MANITOU
Swimmers make waves at semis
Submitted by
Michelle Amendt
The
semi-provincial
finals swim meet was a
huge success. We started
the day with Brooke Nickel
singing O Canada. Mayor
Ed Collins greeted those in
attendance and wished the
swimmers well. Melanie
Mooney acknowledged the
many volunteers for their
time and started the meet.
There were 64 volunteers
from Watrous and other
towns that made the event
possible! The group Marcellus Lane joined us to entertain over the lunch hour.
There were six swim
clubs that participated
at our swim meet – Biggar, Humboldt, Melfort,
Nipawin, Rosetown and
Watrous. A total of 75 swimmers were present.
All six swimmers from
Watrous that competed
have qualified to go on to
provincials in Nipawin
Aug. 8 and 9. Congratulations kids and excellent
work! Below are the events
they qualified in:
Aaleah
Klisowsky
qualified in 100m Breast
(2nd place), 100m Freestyle
(3rd place), 100m Back (3rd
place), 50m Freestyle (3rd
place) and 200 individual
medley (3rd place);
Taylor
Molsberry
qualified in 100m Freestyle
(5th place), 100m Breast
(5th place), 50m Freestyle
(5th place) and 200 IM (4th
place);
Kelsey Mooney qualified in 50m Fly (6th place),
100m Breast (1st place);
Landon Schutte qualified in 200m Freestyle (2nd
place), 100m Breast (2nd
place), 100m Freestyle
(3rd place), 100m Back (3rd
place), 50m Freestyle (3rd
place);
Jacquelynne Amendt
qualified in 200m Freestyle
(2nd place), 100m Breast
(1st place), 100m Freestyle
(2nd place), 50m Freestyle
(4th place) and 200 IM (4th
place);
Joshua
AmendtMoylan qualified in 200m
Freestyle (1st place), 100m
Breast (1st place), 100m
Freestyle (1st place), 100m
Back (1st place), 200IM (1st
place).
Aaleah placed 4th overall
in her age group, missing a
bronze medal by one point!
Landon and Jacquelynne
both received a bronze
medal for their age categories. Joshua received a gold
medal and a trophy for total
points in his age group.
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Six competitors from
Watrous took part in the
semi-provincials in town
July 26 and all of them
moved on to provincials
in Nipawin. The
Whitecaps pictured from
left to right:
Landon Schutte,
Joshua Amendt-Moylan,
Taylor Molsberry,
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these trying times,” noted
Dwight Perry. “After Bo got
his college diploma, economists point out, the poor
guy had to go out and work
two jobs.” Of course, those
jobs just happened to be
the major leagues and the
NFL!
Jackson knows he has
to be more fiscally responsible, now that his athletic
career has ended. Playing in
the Bob Hope Deseret Classic, Bo said he doesn’t snap
golf clubs over his thigh in
anger like he once did with
baseball bats. “Bats were
free,” Bo told The Orange
County Register. “Now I
kind of hold on to my clubs.
I'm paying for them.”
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his recovery to God and has
since tithed his income to
his church.
“The Detroit Lions, 0-16
in the 2008 season, have
unveiled a new logo with
a fiercer looking lion,” reported Hough, AKA the
westcoastsportsbabe. “If
this works will the Toronto
Maple Leafs change their
logo to poison ivy? Or will
the Los Angeles Clippers
change their nickname
to the Los Angeles Chain
Saws?”
Alumnus Bo Jackson
returned to give the commencement address at
Auburn’s graduation ceremonies. “They couldn’t
have picked a more inspirational example for
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quire soccer star Kaká from
AC Milan. “In Canada,”
noted Hutchinson, “you can
see kaka for approximately
$150 by purchasing a ticket
to a Maple Leafs game.”
Dwight Perry: “Two for
one sale News flash: Real
Madrid pays $92 million
for Kaká, or $46 million
per Ka.” By the way, Kaká’s
real name is Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, and
the 27-year-old Brazilian is
considered one of the best
soccer players in the world.
When he was eighteen, he
suffered a career-threatening and possibly paralysisinducing spinal fracture
as a result of a swimming
pool accident, but made a
full recovery. He attributes
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Sports as Seen by Gene
by Gene Hauta
Don Brennan writes that
the conspiracy theorists are
figuring the Senators drafted an undersized winger
who didn’t play last season
in the seventh round (190th
overall) because owner Eugene Melnyk wanted Brad
Peltz’ dad, American billionaire Nelson Peltz, to invest in the team. “After all,
the fast food king did try to
buy the Senators from Rod
Bryden a few years ago. But
no, the scouts say Brad will
be a legitimate prospect if
he can bounce back from a
bacterial infection and play
with his original speed at
185 lbs.”
Real Madrid spent an
estimated $92 million to ac-
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The long putt was made by Winn Cotts and John Beattie won closest to the 150 yard marker on number nine.
Closest to the line went to Glen Kirton.
There were 43 golfers - 13 ladies and 30 men - who took
part in a combined scramble July 30 at Manitou Beach.
The low score of 37 was by two teams: Abe Fehr, Jake
Kornelsen and Louie Cicillon and Nick Martel, Alice
Doran, Jack Mooney and Maggie Chamney.
Ladies closest to the pin on hole eight was Alice Doran and for the men it was Ray Christiensen.
Closest to the pin on number four was Alice Doran for
the ladies and Grant Collard for the men.
Elizabeth Coutts won the closest to the 150 yard marker on hole nine and Lois Martell won the closest to the
line.
The longest putts were sunk by Freida Walker and
Grant Collard.
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Senior men’s golf report
There were 28 golfers who took to the greens at
Manitou Beach Golf Course July 16 for the senior men’s
scramble.
The low score of 37 was recorded by two teams: Abe
Fehr, Harry McMartin, Earle Amendt and Calgarian
Gary Kornelson; Winn Cotts, Jack Birnie and Ontarian
Harvey Kiehl.
Closest to the pin on number eight went to Jack
Birnie.
Glen Kirton was closest to the 150 yard marker and
Winn Cotts won closest to the line.
There were 29 golfers who headed out July 23 and the
low score of 33 was made by Mitch Doran, Lanny Kitz,
John Beattie and Jack Birnie.
Closest to the pin on number eight was from Winn
Cotts while John Beattie was closest to the pin on number four.
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Business and Agriculture
Crops decent
Worried about your pension plan?
but more
moisture needed
By Daniel Bushman
TWM
Crops have been given
a passing mark thus far.
According to the Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly
crop report for the period
of July 21 to 27, the majority of crops in the province
are in good to fair condition.
Overall, 88 per cent of
spring wheat, 87 per cent
of flax, 86 per cent of canola and 85 per cent of peas
are reported to be in good
to fair condition.
While the majority of
crops are in decent shape,
topsoil moisture conditions have declined over
the past week. Cropland
topsoil moisture is rated as
59 per cent adequate and 36
per cent short; while conditions for hay and pasture
topsoil moisture conditions are in at 46 per cent
adequate and 46 per cent
short.
Pasture conditions are
better than last month as
33 per cent are in good condition, 47 per cent in fair
and 17 per cent are in poor.
The hay crop in the province has been 49 per cent
baled or put into silage, 26
per cent is cut and 25 per
cent remains standing.
Good quality hay crop is
rated at 52 per cent and 30
per cent is fair. The cold
and dry conditions earlier
in the season have made a
second cut of hay unlikely
in most areas.
Dry conditions, grasshoppers, wheat midge and
pea aphids are causing the
majority of crop damage
while gophers also continue to cause problems.
The availability of livestock water supplies remains unchanged for the
most part from a month
ago. In the province, 91
per cent has an adequate
supply of livestock water,
while nine per cent has inadequate supplies.
Are you worried about the stability of your company-sponsored pension plan? You are far from alone
- but just how worried should you be and is there anything you can do about it? Here are some answers that
may allow you to look forward to retirement with the
assurance that it can be exactly what you have always
dreamed.
What is causing the current concern about pension
plans? A series of factors that some experts have dubbed
the perfect storm: an aging population is increasing
the need for pension plan payouts during this time of
low interest rates and a stock market downturn. At the
same time, companies are being squeezed by shrinking
sales, markets and margins, making it more difficult for
many of them to maintain employer pension plan contributions at previous levels and/or to set aside enough
money to fund future obligations.
What does this mean for me? It really depends on the
relative health of your company’s pension plan. Companies are required by law to honour pension agreements as long as they remain in business. But even if
your company should fail, all funds remaining in the
pension fund are distributed to eligible employees in a
manner that the court determines is fair.
What about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)? It is in
good order, according to a report earlier this year from
the federal, provincial and territorial ministers of finance who are joint stewards of the plan. This triennial
review found that CPP remains on sound financial footing and is well positioned to weather the current market turbulence.*
Changes to the plan will be phased in beginning in
2011 that will provide greater flexibility for those choosing to receive CPP benefits before age 65 by allowing
them to continue working while receiving the benefit
and to continue participating in CPP to increase it.
What can I do? First, try not to do what many people
have done during this economic downturn, and that is,
take a short term view and act too quickly. Instead, you
should make every effort to boost your personal pension plan contributions - especially inside your tax-saving, tax-deferred, Registered Retirement Savings Plan
where compound growth works to your best advantage,
even in sluggish markets -- and to stay the course with
your other investments. Remember, you have not actually lost any money on your registered or non-registered investments unless
you lose focus on your long
term financial objectives
and cash them out when
the market is at a low ebb
instead of waiting for the
inevitable upward cycle
that history tells us usually comes to the market.
When
you
prepare
adequately for the long
term and maintain an investment portfolio that
fits your appetite for risk
and life goals, you will
get where you want to go,
even in the face of pension
plan and other economic
storms. Your professional John Gunderson, CFP
advisor can help you navigate to calm waters and a clear future.
* Finance Canada News Release: Finance Ministers
Indicate Canada Pension Plan is Financially Sound,
www.fin.gc.ca/n08/09-51-eng.asp
This column, written and published by Investors Group
Financial Services Inc. presents general information only
and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments.
Contact a financial advisor for specific advice about your
circumstances. For more information on this topic please
contact your Investors Group Consultant.
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Instant messaging
The town of Watrous installed this twosided electronic message board July
24, which was operational by July 27.
The board, once installed, cost about
09082PP00
$42,000 and can play movies, slide shows
and display information relevant to the
community. The board runs from about 8
a.m. to 1 a.m. -TWM photo by Daniel Bushman
Watrous Co-op
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THE WATROUS MANITOU
Arts and Entertainment
Fun Run
another success
By Daniel Bushman
TWM
The sun was out and so were the cars at the 18th annual Fun Run Auto Show and Shine. The vehicles lined
Main Street in Watrous and residents and visitors could
take a look at the various makes and models from different years.
Coordinator Jason Lindgren said they had 169 entries
this year, including cars, trucks and bikes. He mentioned
a $200,000 Bentley all the way from Texas made an appearance as did a Peterbuilt semi.
The Sask. Mopar Club entered 20 cars, while the
Prince Albert Klassic Kruisers submitted 18 entries.
Music in the park put on by the Watrous Arts Council,
an automotive swap meet held by the Anglican Church,
food and other activities also took place.
This year’s winners include:
• 1940 Ford Coupe owned by Bob Wood won best Ford
• 1960 Impala owned by Reynold Fortowsky won for
best GM
• 1971 Challenger TA owned by Dallas Krysak won for
best Mopar
• 1946 Mercury owned by Bruce and Rhonda Elke won
for best unrestored
• 1972 Buick Rivieria owned by Harold Kalynovich won
for best ‘60-‘70s classic
• 1960 Impala owned by Reynold Fortowsky won for
best convertible
• Farmall antique tractor owned by Kenny Beauchemin won for best tractor
• 1970 Chev owned by Eugene Nemeth won for best
truck 1960 and newer
• 1937 GMC owned by Abe Wieler won for best truck
pre-1960
• 1962 International Scout owned by Ron Gerlinski won
for best other
• Larry Bell won for best Harley Davidson
• 2001 Kawasaki owned by Luc L’Ecuyer won for best
bike - non Harley
• 1947 Pontiac owned by Ray Usher won for coolest hotrod
• Paul Longman won the burnout competition for automobile and Allan Madland won for motorcycle
• 1952 Chev owned by Bud Small won for best paint
• 2008 Bentley GTC from Livingston, Texas owned by
Rosemarie and Steve Sieger won for farthest entry
• 1929 Essex owned by Paul and Vivian Silvey won for
oldest entry
• custom-built bike owned by Sean Hancock won the
young gun award
• 1971 383 Cuda owned by Cathy Jensen won the powder
puff award
• 1971 Challenger TA owned by Dallas Krysak won competitor’s choice
• 2008 Chev Pro Truck owned by Phil Kucher won the
people’s choice
• Sask Mopar won the best club participation with 20
cars and Prince Albert Klassic Kruisers were second
with 18
• 1969 Dodge Dart owned by Harold Hancock won preregistration
• 1969 Mustang owned by Janet and Doug McMillan
were the VIP winners
• 1970 Barracuda owned by Brian Harrision was the
first entered
These vehicles show their shine
The 18th annual Fun Run Auto Show and Shine held July
25 had 169 entries from near and far. Pictured above are
local entries. Top: Andy Broadfoot’s (Watrous) 1953 Cad-
–– photos submitted by Jim and Rhonda Cooper, Watrous
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die, 50th anniversary edition. Trim is stainless steel not
chrome, left - Kelly Kirk’s (Nokomis) 1972 Chevy and
right - Albert and Cheryl Veld’s (Watrous) 1979 corvette.
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In or near home the staycation theory: 29%
Within Sask’s borders: 12%
Outside my home province: 24%
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9 Hair descriptor
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15 Atmosphere
16 Ubiquitous biscuit
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47 Yours and mine
48 Scattered
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52 Duvet down source
53 Clangorous
54 No no no
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25 Eye ailment
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37 Gloomy
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Country Connection
Colonsay
Florence Halvorson • 255-2358
A speedy get well to
Grant Isaacson who was a
hospital patient.
Sympathy from the community to the family of the
late Tom Breckner who
passed away suddenly July
13 due to a motor vehicle accident.
Sympathy to the family
of the late Richard Cain of
Saskatoon, a former Colonsay resident.
Get well wishes to Hubert Selby who is in the
hospital.
Visiting Robert and
Margaret Grey were her
brother Wayne and Jessie
Emmons of Edmonton.
Cole Dieno of Regina
spent a couple weeks with
his grandparents Alvin and
Judy Dieno. While here he
took swimming lessons at
the pool.
July 18, a number of
relatives and friends attended the 65th wedding
anniversary of John and
Thelma (Moen) Klassen of
Saskatoon. Guests included cousins from Norway,
Steiner and Bjorg Aske.
They came to Colonsay to
Clarence and Bud Moen’s
for a short visit. At the anniversary they wore the
beautiful national costume
of Norway. It was wonderful to see them and have a
visit speaking English and
some Norwegian.
Visitors with us, Florence and Gib Halvorson,
were my sister Evelyn and
Dave Walker of Drumheller and grandchildren Meagan and Tyler Walker of
Brooks. While they were
here, we all visited our sister Bea Bergstrom who is
in a private care home in
Saskatoon.
Sympathy from the community to Marlene Wilke
and family of Saskatoon on
the July 23 passing of her
husband Gary. The Wilkes
were former Colonsay residents.
Don Mahar of Ottawa,
former RCMP stationed in
Colonsay, recently stopped
at Clarence and Donna
Moen’s for lunch en route to
Regina on a business trip.
Speedy get well to Barb
Fraser and Carole Campbell who are both in hospital.
Edith Hicks of Saskatoon spent a couple nights
at the home of her brother
Jack and Joan Campbell.
Drake
Tina Peyton • 363-2044
I apologize for the lack of news lately.
Summer has been really busy if you can
call this season summer. We have had
some exciting news and some sad news
over the past few weeks.
We welcome two new little ones. To
start July off, Ryan and Nancy Friesen’s
son Corban Glen arrived safely. Then midJuly we saw the arrival of Avalon Apple,
daughter to Maurice Esau and Tania Mcintyre. Congratulations to all.
Congratulations to newlyweds Matt
and Amanda (nee Warkentin) Craddock.
The weather actually cooperated for this
wonderful event.
We would also like to welcome two
new families to town. Michael and Olena
Smolyak and their son Nazer who occupy
the little house across from the Peytons.
The second family just recently arrived
from Germany and are residing in the
Froese home. They are Norbert, Elona
and children Maxamillion and Fransisca.
On a sadder note around two weeks
ago members of the Burmese family who
moved to Winnipeg from Drake (house
beside Walter Driediger) were travelling
to Alberta to visit family. On the way to
Alberta, they passed a semi and were not
able to get far enough ahead of it and the
semi ran in the van. There were eight passengers in the van, four of which were
from that family. The father Poi and threeyear-old son Johnny were not severely
injured but the mom Dim and five-yearold daughter Jennifer were very badly
injured. Dim suffered broken arms and a
broken hip and Jennifer who was thrown
through the windshield suffered a broken
neck, which was repaired with surgery
and she will have to go through more surgeries to replace the flesh and muscle on
her arms. They were both in Edmonton
Hospital but they transferred Dim back
to Winnipeg because she was improving.
Jennifer was left in Edmonton because
she had not yet woken up and things were
not looking good. But last week Jennifer
woke up and was asking for her brother
and if she could use the washroom, so
they transferred her to Winnipeg to be
with her mom. They appreciate those
who gave donations and all who prayed
for them. They still need prayers but they
are on the mend. This just goes to show
the love and kindness the community of
Drake and surrounding areas have. Poi
and Dim’s two sons David and Joseph still
live in Drake. I am truly proud to live in
this community.
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Manitou Beach
Helen Johnson • 946-2298
Reviewing my last beach report in
early July, I realize I stated that after all
the centennial and homecoming celebrations we were looking forward to a
more quiet time to recoup our energies.
Well three weeks have gone by since
then but it seems like we have all been
busier than ever and have had no time
to replenish our resources. The village
elections are over and I am sure there
will be a report of the results in another
part of the paper. Congratulations to the
mayor and councillors on their acclamation and election. The tourist business
has been really picking up and it looks
like a good summer for our hospitality
businesses. Family reunions are very
popular this year. Probably many of
them were a carryover from the centennial celebrations. The Tuesday toonie
dances at Danceland are picking up in
popularity. It is a delight to see young
families coming out to them and mixing
with the ‘senior’ crowd. The beaches are
well used and lake crafts are becoming
numerous. The July 25th weekend was a
scorcher but by Wednesday it was a lot
cooler.
The Communities in Bloom meeting
on July 29 was attended by a few faithful volunteers and again a busy schedule
was plotted. Funds are always needed to
keep up CIB efforts. A yard and garden
tour is planned for Aug. 22. Approximately a dozen homeowners have agreed
to host visitors who wish to view their
landscaping efforts. They are not all
masterpieces but hopefully have something to offer viewers for admiration,
critical suggestions, encourage them to
greater efforts, or to say, “They should
see my yard; it is better than this!” and
offer their yards for future tours. Passports to visit these yards will include a
special strawberry tea at the community
hall. Watch for the ad in this paper for
price and time. Another activity is having strategically placed park benches in
parks or other public places for walkers
and the cost hopefully will be met by having donors pay for them, as in ‘memory
of . . .’ To make a long report short, the
wheels are always turning in the minds
of the volunteers who are eager to make
our village an attractive place for everyone.
Personally I think it is about time
to look for a new correspondent for the
weekly Manitou Beach report. When I
agreed to do it in April 2003 I promised
to do it for a while and I have enjoyed doing it, but! Now is the time to give someone else a chance. I have often heard
that they could do a better job. I am not
willing to go out and gather news, so, unless someone gives me their news and
permission to write it up I can only rely
on what I personally see and hear when
I attend meetings, splash around in the
spa, or sit (try to dance) at Danceland.
I will write the reports until the end of
August, but will gladly stop sooner.
Plunkett
Deloris Wilson (Sutherland) • 944-4852
Well, July brought us
several rainy spells and
our lawns and gardens
sure improved and are
nice and green. According
to the weather report in
the Western Producer, we
are to receive above normal amounts of rain. That
should keep things growing.
Plunkett folks send deepest sympathy to the family
of the late Jerry Closson of
Viscount. He came to our
Friendship Club several
times and enjoyed playing
cards.
Jim and Jean Olah of
Watrous had their daughter Sharon and her husband Morris Kaminecki
of St. Albert, Alta. visit
them. Also visiting were
Steve and Connie Koska of
Kindersley, granddaughter
Carmen Palfy and her two
children Jax and Jordyn of
White City and their four
great grandchildren Wade,
Cortney, Alexys and Tyson
Roppel of Kipling. They
are the children of Carla
Roppel and her husband.
Curtis Olah and his fiancée Linsay Jackson and
Linsay’s parents all from
Edmonton visited here and
in Watrous with the Olah
family.
Visiting at the Evelyn
Shoemaker home were
Fred and Cheryl Schaan of
Young and Anna Thompson and Huw Davies of
Sparwood, B.C. They are
relatives of the late John
and Kay Lockwood who
lived in town years ago. He
was a high school teacher.
They reported that Donna,
the Lockwoods daughter,
had passed away as well as
Rene’s husband. Their son
Glen and his wife are living
in Kelowna, B.C.
Word has been received
of the death of Molly Doka
of British Columbia. Molly
was the late Irene Farkas’
sister and she had taken
some of her high school in
Plunkett.
There was an error in
a recent news report. I
was given a wrong name.
The item should had been
that Kathy Ballentine of
Calgary was visiting Irene
Murray at Manitou Beach.
Sorry about that.
Daryl and Jean Morelli
of Watrous were in town
visiting Dennis and Leona
Credgeur.
July 3, 4 and 5, Ron and
Dawn Grisdale hosted a
Grisdale family reunion at
their farm. Family members from as far away as
Langley and Kelowna, B.C.
and Grande Prairie, Alta.
attended. Saturday evening
about 64 relatives enjoyed a
catered meal and fireworks
at dusk. It was also a historical occasion as this marked
the 100th year the farm has
been in the family.
Congratulations to Bob
and Maureen Tayfel of Calgary who became grandparents for the first time.
Born in early July to Mark
and Megan Tayfel of Calgary, twin girls Isabelle and
Sidney. The Tayfel family
grew up in the Plunkett
area.
Les and Julie Tayfel of
Calgary were out here to attend the funeral of the late
Bruno Morelli and they
stayed with their uncle
Harold Whitehead but had
to return back to Calgary as
they had to attend a school
reunion at Fairmont Hot
Springs, B.C.
Congratulations to Ryan
Turnbull, son of Cathy and
Graham Turnbull of Saskatoon and Amie Kube of
Nipawin who were married July 17 in Saskatoon.
Ken and I and Dennis and
Leona Credgeur and their
daughter Tanis Crawford
of Swift Current area and
her son Allandrex attended
the wedding.
Visiting Ken and I were
Dean and Rosanne Mattson
and son Troy of Lloydminster and their daughter
Ashley Humphry of Okotoks, Alta. They were in
Saskatoon for the Turnbull-Kube wedding.
Visiting Harold Whitehead were his daughter
Marge and Wayne Vannen
of Saskatoon.
Carmen Whitehead of
Saskatoon was down visiting her parents Gary and
Linda Whitehead.
Get well wishes to anyone ill and in the hospital.
We wish them a speedy recovery.
Anyone having any
news, please phone me at
944-4852.
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Liberty
Faye Anderson • 847-2035
Liberty blooms
Once again we have a wonderful display
of flowers in Liberty. We were able to
purchase beautiful floral pots at our local Liberty Greenhouse. These floral arrangements made by Lea Irwin and staff
flank areas at our centennial cairn, legion
cenotaph, heritage site and cemetery.
Lea’s greenhouse is an asset to our town
and it is great to be able to shop locally.
As one can see when arriving in Liberty,
the flowers are blooming profusely and
we can be proud of the efforts of our community volunteers.
- photo submitted by Judy Gebhard
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July 11, Karen Tripps attended Megan
Gill and Cody Todd’s wedding in Leader,
Sask. Megan is my cousin, Ferne Gill’s
granddaughter and son Rod and Terri’s
daughter. The wedding was held in the
beautiful farm yard of friends of the
family and the reception in the Leader
arena. Upon arrival to Leader Friday, Les
and son Ben LeGros held a social and fire
ring for the visiting cousins from Wainwright, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto,
Vancouver and Calgary. Sunday afternoon was gift opening and supper was at
the Leader golf course for Ferne’s guests.
A fire ring evening was held at Russ and
Anita Gill’s. Monday, before Art LeGros,
Karen’s cousin, returned to Wainwright,
they took in the activities at Fort Walsh.
Karen arrived home Wednesday evening
after touring through several towns and
villages from Kindersley to Kenaston.
There was a lot of water in the ditches
and sloughs midway from Outlook to
Kindersley. Kindersley, south to nearly
the South Saskatchewan River and east
to Rosetown area was very dry. The crops
and hay are very, very poor.
Jeanine Knoblauch had her grandchildren Charlize and Jackson Parish visit
her for a few days. July 16, she flew to
Phoenix, Ariz. to surprise her daughter
Tina Parish who was receiving her masters degree in education. Chris and Tina
and Brendon and Nadine Vanthuyne had
flown to Phoenix earlier in the week.
They attended an Arizona Diamondbacks
baseball game at Chase Stadium and then
drove to Las Vegas to spend four days
there. On their return trip they stopped
at the Phoenix airport to pick up Jeanine
of which Tina knew nothing about beforehand. Friday was spent touring the
area of the convocation, which was held
at the University of Phoenix football stadium where the NFL Phoenix Cardinals
play. It is a gigantic state-of-the-art stadium with seating of 75,000. The next day
was total relaxation by and in the pool as
the temperature climbed to 49˚C. Jeanine
flew back home Sunday, July 19.
The Stalwart ladies held their dessert night in the hall Tuesday, July 28
with 102 people attending. Debbie Hebron welcomed everyone. Leanne Osmond
introduced Brenda Robinson with her
paintings to peruse over the evening.
Door prize winners were: Neil Stevenson,
Clarence Parrish, Watt Johnson, Marilyn
Williams, Doris Emde, Connie Stevenson,
Sandra Federspiel and Gayle Brooker
who won the lovely saskatoon pie. Everyone enjoyed the delicious saskatoon and
raspberry desserts. See you Oct. 27 after
harvest is over.
Sympathy to Mid Cruise and family of
Davidson on the death of Fred in Davidson Hospital June 28. Memorial service
was held in Davidson United Church July
10 with interment in Davidson Cemetery.
Several from this area attended.
Robert and Muriel McLane attended
a Tholl family reunion in Windthorst on
the weekend.
Don and I attended the Davidson Optimist Club barbecue Sunday, July 19 at the
home of Norm and Liz Sagen.
Imperial
Gaylene Parry • 963-2961
Clarice Brooker and Betsy Redstone
drove to Red Deer, Alta. June 26. From
there they drove to Sherwood Park and
June 28 caught VIA Rail to Valmount.
Clarice and Betsy were “guests” at the
Jailhouse Bed and Breakfast where they
had an enjoyable three days seeing the
sights and eating well. July 1, they returned to Edmonton and July 3 returned
to Red Deer. They arrived home Saturday.
Both ladies had a very enjoyable trip.
The scenery was spectacular through the
mountains and they saw one bear from
the train window and a few elk and deer.
Irma Brownlee of McBride, B.C. recently visited for a few days with Joy
Baht and while in Imperial attended the
‘50s high school reunion. I have heard
from many folks that the reunion was a
real success and was enjoyed by all who
attended.
This item was received before the paper
hiatus. Mary Knoblauch visited her sister Camilla in Victoria, B.C. then in Westbank with Sharon, David and relatives.
They drove to Creston to visit Elaine and
Gordon Rodney stopping at Shaunavon
en route home. It was an enjoyable four
weeks. Sharon took part in a musical
evening in Kelowna with an Irish group
who made a donation from their performance to the Seton House of Prayer.
Eleanor and Delbert Degenhardt from
Holden, Alta. visited Mary Knoblauch
and family members recently. Kris and
Marek Knoblauch from Cranbrook, B.C.
and Nathan and Marsha Shaw and family
from North Battleford also visited.
The community of Imperial, together
with kind folks from surrounding communities have done a great job of lending
a hand to our newest residents from the
Ukraine. They are now well equipped.
I am sure they are overwhelmed by the
generosity and community spirit shown
to them.
Correction from June 29: postmaster
Elmer Tyonroe should have read Elmer
Munro and Jack Stredley should have
been Jack Studley.
Birthdays come and go but some go on
for days. Friday, July 17, Hazel, Keith, Kay
and Connor enjoyed birthday supper at
Ken and Marilyn’s. Also there were Travis and Jodi and children from Calgary
- grand and great grand kids. Sunday,
Jason and Kimberley and children came
to Imperial from Martensville and we had
a birthday picnic in the back yard. As they
left for home, Myrna arrived. Monday,
we again had a feast at Keith and Kay’s.
Phone calls came from South Africa, Ottawa, Victoria, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary and family at Candle Lake. Beautiful
birthday cards and family made a happy
birthday for Hazel Busche.
submitted by Alice Mooney
Visiting Alice Mooney over the July 1
weekend and taking in the Watrous 100th
birthday celebration were her sister and
niece Lillian and Nancy Stein of Calgary,
Alta. and a longtime school friend Helen
Ulveland of Edmonton, Alta.
Accompanying Rae Lewis to a mother/
daughter swimming pool party in Winnipeg were Alice Mooney, Anna and Lexi
Lewis and Leslie and Kennedy Lewis.
It was hosted by Alison Lewis and her
daughter Krista at their home. It was a
fun afternoon with swimming, a contest,
picture taking and good food. About 25
attended. It was suggested by Krista to
come and have fun but also if interested
to bring a gift for someone less fortunate
for Vila Rosa Inc. It is a prenatal and postnatal residence offering a wide variety
of programs in a safe and nurturing environment. Any single, pregnant women
or new mother may access their services.
Many lovely gifts were collected and I am
sure gratefully appreciated by the home.
It was a wonderful weekend.
A small reunion of the class of 1937
to 1949 met in the park at Manitou Beach
for their bi-annual wiener roast hosted by
Ken and Mary Mackie. Donald Felstrom
of Regina once again started our barbecue by playing the bagpipes, which was
enjoyed by all. Bob Wladyka did the barbecuing. We were happy to have such a good
turn out considering all the other celebrations going on for the 100th birthday
in Watrous. It was so nice to have friends
from U.S.A., British Columbia, Alberta,
Manitoba and of course Saskatchewan. It
was fun. See you in two years.
Simpson
Elaine Wilson • 836-4711
Ken and I drove to Salmon Arm, B.C. and spent a
few days with our son and
daughter-in-law Ian and
Una Wilson. We did a lot of
touring around and visited
a winery. I had never seen
grape vines before. We
came home through Osoyoos and visited Dale Abrey.
The weather was very hot
there. He gave us a tour of
the city. We had a very enjoyable holiday.
There was about two
inches of rain while we
were away so everything
looks nice and green and
of course the lawn had to
be cut. The crops are looking good.
Friends and relatives
gathered at the farm of
Kenneth and Jodi Abrey to
help them celebrate their
marriage. It was a very
cool night but everyone
had a good time and the
fireworks were enjoyed by
all.
Bev and Colleen Hunt
joined Lois and Bill Hoey
of Dryden, Ont. in Craven
July 8. They were joined
by Ed and Dorothy Duprey
of Makwa, Ada Reid of St.
Paul Alta. and Linda McNamee of Edmonton in
Regina to celebrate Lois
and Bill’s 40th wedding anniversary. It was then back
to Craven for four days for
the jamboree. Friday, July
10, Bev and Colleen went to
Saskatoon to watch about
six games of the men’s
world softball.
Brandy
Smith
and
Hailey came to visit her
parents Bev and Colleen
Hunt. While here she went
to Last Mountain Regional
Park and spent a night
with Shaun, Angela and
Meadow Gettis and then
back to the farm before
heading home to Calgary.
Amber
Crawford,
daughter of Jim and Holly
Crawford achieved a place
on the Dean’s Honour Roll
in the school of agriculture and environmental
sciences at Lakeland College in Vermillion. Amber
is returning in the fall for
her second year in wildlife
and fisheries conservation.
Congratulations Amber.
Congratulations
to
Craig and Carley Stein
who were married in Saskatoon July 25. Craig is the
son of Darrell and Kelly
Stein.
Our deepest sympathy
to Victor Gullacher and
family on the death of
Eileen Roycroft (Gullacher). She will be missed by
everyone. She taught piano
lessons to so many young
people over the years.
What a wonderful gift for
all.
It was great to see
Agnes Ulmer and daughter Elaine of Richmond,
B.C. who have been back
home in Simpson for the
past month. They visited
relatives and friends while
here.
Pat Ullyott, along with
daughters Tricia Darroch
and Kelly Coutts enjoyed
a few days at the spa at
Pigeon Lake, Alta.
Harold Crawford of
Guelph, Ont. was visiting
family in the area for about
10 days. While he was here,
the family surprised him
with an early 80th birthday party with a barbecue
at Ralph and Shirley Crawford’s. Several friends
dropped in for the evening
to wish him well.
Relatives from British
Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and
Ontario were here to help
Cam and Lil Gingrich celebrate their 50th wedding
anniversary July 4. Marilyn Keerak of Avonlea
and Faye O’Donnell of Red
Deere both formerly of
Simpson and Imperial were
here, as well as many from
Simpson and surrounding
area. A special performance by the dixieland band
RIOT was enjoyed by all in
the evening.
Glen and Beth Crawford
took a trip to Bud and Bev
King’s for their 50th wedding anniversary July 11.
It was then on to Detroit
Lakes for a reunion with
park friends from Mesa,
Ariz. They went to Rainy
Lake to visit a friend and
Glen’s brother Harold.
On the return trip they
stopped to see Don Horning in Winnipeg hospital
and back to Good Spirit,
Sask. for a few days.
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Foster Families
Association gets boost
By Daniel Bushman
TWM
More funding has been announced
and is welcome news for the Saskatchewan Foster Families Association.
The provincial government increased
its monies to a record level in order to
strengthen the child welfare system in
the province.
A total of $341,000 is being provided in
addition to the annual operating grant of
$526,000, bringing the total for the SFFA
for this year to nearly $867,000.
The funding has helped with the association’s move to new office space, allowing room for additional staff, train-
Grandchildren of August and Hedvig Hemmingson have their photo taken by the
Century Farm yard sign (missing was Or- photo submitted
ville Hemmingson).
Hemmingson farm
celebrates 100 years
Saturday, July 4, grandchildren, great
grandchildren and great great grandchildren of August and Hedvig Hemmingson
gathered at the Hemmingson homestead
near Young for a century family farm
celebration.
Little four-day-old Eliot
Cline, daughter of Cameron and Robin
Cline was the youngest family member in
attendance!
The weather was perfect for visiting
out in the yard, which had been decorated with red and white, blue and gold
balloons and pots of flowers in similar
colours complete with the Canadian and
Swedish flags. Family enjoyed looking
at the old photo albums and displays, including the original land grant given to
grandpa August. (Carol Cline and Carmen Wieler attended the century family
farm awards luncheon at the Western
Development Museum in Saskatoon June
23 where they were given the copy of the
land grant from MLA Delbert Kirsch,
representing the province, along with
Saskatoon’s mayor Don Atchison).
The ISC century family farm yard sign
was unveiled and many more photos were
taken. Tours of the nearby Reuben and
Elmer Hemmingson yardsites had been
arranged as well as a visit to the Covenant cemetery. Everyone enjoyed a deli-
Influenza A virus detected;
access for H1N1 shot coming
By Daniel Bushman
TWM
cious chicken and Swedish meatball supper at tables that had been set up in the
yard. In the evening, visiting continued
around a bonfire as a few friends and
neighbours of the Hemmingson families
stopped in for cake and coffee. Crystal
Schaan, daughter of Carol, had made and
decorated the cakes as the Canadian and
Swedish flags.
August Hemmingson and Hedvig
Carlson were born in Sweden and came
to Minnesota where they married and
farmed at Bronson before taking up a
homestead near Young in 1908. They
moved to the homestead in the spring of
1909 with their two sons Reuben and Philip. Two more sons Elmer and Kenneth
were born in Young. August Hemmingson served as a councillor for division
five in the RM of Morris. Together with
his wife, they helped in the construction
of the Covenant Church and were lifelong
church members.
August and Hedvig’s youngest son Kenneth and his wife Joyce continued to live
and operate the farm until their passing
in 2006 and 2008. The land is now owned
by three of August’s grandchildren:
Carol Cline, Neil Hemmingson and Carmen Wieler and is being farmed by great
grandson Trevor Cline.
Two hog farm workers
in the province were found
to have a novel non-pandemic influenza A virus
and a third case was under
investigation earlier this
month.
While the workers have
recovered, the Ministry of
Health and Agriculture is
working with the Public
Health Agency of Canada
and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to watch
the situation and better
understand the implications of the virus.
Precautionary
action
is also being taken by the
province and measures include: heightened surveillance of humans and hogs,
reinforced bio-security on
the affected hog operation,
and vaccination of hog
farm workers in the affected operation.
The new strain is believed by health experts to
be responsive to the current seasonal influenza
vaccine.
Chief veterinary officer Dr. Greg Douglas said,
“We are working closely
with CFIA to ensure that
any risks from the virus
are dealt with. It is important to remember that only
healthy hogs go to slaughter and that pork is safe to
eat. Influenza is not transmitted by eating pork products.”
In most cases, these
kinds of viruses are not
transmitted readily between humans, resulting
in what is called a “dead
end.” To date, there is also
no evidence that this strain
has transmitted between
humans.
Both the workers and
animals at the large hog
operation in eastern Saskatchewan were being
monitored during the past
few weeks.
Meanwhile, for those
considered at high risk,
the province is providing
the seasonal flu shot in October for free. Those not as
much at risk will have to
cover the cost. By November, it is expected the H1N1
flu vaccine will be available to every resident of
Canada.
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office for details. 946-3343 or [email protected]
The RM of Morris No. 312
is celebrating 100 years in 2009.
Job creation
numbers climb
Dominion Land Grant maps are
available for sale.
By Daniel Bushman
TWM
Call the RM office for information,
259-2211
More and more people have been making their way
to Saskatchewan, calling it home and aiding in higher
job creation numbers. For the second month in a row, the
number of people working in the province has hit an alltime high.
That is according to the Labour Force Survey, where
535,600 people were working in Saskatchewan in June.
That breaks the record from May where 530,100 were employed.
Job creation numbers have also increased and from
June 2008 to last month, the total in the province went up
by 14,500. Overall, Canada lost over 340,000 jobs during
that same period.
The province also has the lowest unemployment rate
in the country at 4.6 per cent, seasonally adjusted.
Premier Brad Wall said that the government’s economic booster shot of infrastructure is paying off and
the economy continues to strengthen. “Despite layoffs
in some sectors, Saskatchewan’s economy is still going
strong and continuing to set job creation records. We are
blessed with a diverse economy and resource sector, and
our government has taken the right steps to keep the
economy moving forward through lower taxes and record investments in infrastructure.”
ing facilities and a resource centre. That
also provides funding which allows the
SFFA to continue to pilot two projects
initiated last year: a 1-800 number for potential foster parents to call, and a new
position to recruit First Nations and
Metis foster families.
Also, $150,000 has been tabbed for
promotional activities being developed
jointly with Social Services.
SFFA executive director Deb Davies
said, “This increased level of funding
is greatly appreciated, and will enable
us to continue to support our existing
foster parents and to focus on recruiting
new foster families.”
Notice of Preparation
of Assessment Roll
VILLAGE OF ELSTOW
Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of
Elstow, for the year 2009 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from noon - 8:00 pm Wednesdays
and 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursdays, July 22 to August 12, 2009.
Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment
or classification to the Board of Revision is required to file his/her
notice of appeal in writing with: The Assessor, Village of Elstow,
Box 29, Elstow, SK S0K 1MO by the 12th day of August, 2009.
Dated this 20th day of July, 2009.
J. Linda Barnes,
Assessor.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Operations and Engineering Division of SaskWater will be treating the
Saskatoon Southeast Water Supply System (S.S.E.W.S.) canal between the
Blackstrap and Zelma Reservoirs to control weeds and algae during the 2009
irrigation season. Treatment dates are May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7,
July 21, August 5, and August 18, 2009.
The canal between the Zelma and Dellwood Reservoirs will be treated for the same
reasons on May 13, May 27, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 6 and
August 19, 2009.
The chemical Magnacide “H” with its active ingredient “Acrolein”, will be noticeable
in the water by its offensive odour.
The canal flow rate may be lowered during treatment so that less chemical will be
required. The chemical will remain active in the canal for approximately 24 hours
after each treatment, and will diminish to non-detectable levels prior to treated
water entering the reservoirs. Area residents are warned that chemically treated
water is not to be used for drinking during this 24-hour period. Treated water may
also be harmful to the skin, causing irritation to exposed areas.
Dosages will be maintained at a level where the water can safely be used for
irrigation with no damage to field crops.
People are reminded that swimming in the canal at any time is
STRICTLY PROHIBITED; swimming in treated water may cause skin irritation.
Magnacide “H” can kill fish by suffocation, but it does not accumulate in fish flesh.
Fishing in the canal is not permitted.
This water treatment ensures irrigation intakes are free from clogging and adequate
flows are maintained in this multi-use system.
Since no other feasible alternative exists to control the growth of weeds in canals,
they are best controlled with this short-lived, widely-used, registered chemical.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dennis Frey
SaskWater
Box 310, Watrous SK S0K 4T0
Phone: 306-946-3200
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Science lesson
from Daily Planet
By Daniel Bushman
TWM
While the start of school is still over
three weeks away, some residents including students learned from a couple of science experiments last week at Manitou
Beach. Not only that, but the area will
be recognized on a national level for the
second time in as many weeks after it was
announced TSN will be coming here Aug.
26.
A film crew shooting Science and the
City - a segment on Discovery Channel’s
Daily Planet show - stopped in for the day
July 29 to take a peek at the communities.
Part of the segment shot at Manitou
Beach featured experiments using Perry
and Debbie Klisowsky’s hyperbaric
chamber and the buoyancy of the water
at Little Manitou Lake.
Host of Science and the City Alan
Nursall has been taking the show on the
road to different areas of the country and
has been doing various segments with the
channel since 1996.
Nursall, a scientist previously involved
with Science North in Sudbury, Ont. said
they “like to go and find interesting places
outside of Toronto” and get people involved in the show.
As for how they ended up here: “I was
intrigued by the saline lake.” Nursall said
he was not aware of Lake Manitou right
away but noted “saline lakes are an interesting geological phenomenon” and
having one located in the prairies is quite
unique. “It is a cool place to come and do
some stuff.”
For the hyperbaric chamber experiments, Nursall had the Klisowsky family
along with Lyle Smith and Treena Lewis
help out to see if they could generate a
different sound pitch in the chamber compared to outside.
After those experiments, Nursall
wanted to show why things floated effectively in the salt water from Little Manitou
Lake.
One of the things Nursall enjoys about
taking the show on the road is “how
people take care of you. People love to be
a part of this” and could not believe the
effort put in by the Klisowskys. “Folks
at Watrous and Manitou Beach, all they
want to do is help out. We really, really appreciate it.”
The scientist loves what he does. “It’s
great fun. I really like being able to have
fun with people doing science.”
Nursall said they were in Winnipeg
the day before and had the support of 60
air cadets helping out with the segment;
prior to that, he was able to use trains in a
series of experiment.
Along with the director, two cameramen and a soundperson, Nursall headed
off to Saskatoon to film the Synchrotron
July 30.
As for when residents can watch the
show on the area . . . Nursall said it will
air in the fall between September and
November.
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Sandra St. Croix
Chris Weiss
Angela Froese
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Fred Curts - principal
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Brice Reynoldson - chair
Wes Maerz - secretary
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the beach for some experiments.
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Laverne Goodsman - chair
Karla Scheidt - vice chair
Jennifer Langlois - secretary/treasurer
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Margaret Cool
Nick Remlinger
Jade VanDamme
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Evan Hanson - teacher
Jennifer Lemky - chair
Brenda Roach - vice chair
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Andrea Schmidt - vice
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local board of education
Shirley Allan - subdivision three - Viscount
Central School, McClellan
School in Young, Watrous
Elementary School and
Watrous Winston High
School
Bernadette
McWil-
liams - subdivision eight
- Imperial School, Schell
School in Holdfast, Bulyea
Elementary and William
Derby School in Strasbourg
Wayne Busch - subdivision nine - Drake Ele-
mentary School, Nokomis
School, Punnichy Elementary, Punnichy High
School, Raymore School
and Sask. Central Huttarian School
Overall, there are 14 subdivisions in the division.
Horizon School
Division executive
Marc Danylchuk - director of education
Phil Benson - secretary/treasurer
Larry Bedel - superintendent of schools
Linda Mattock - superintendent of schools
Rhae-Ann Holoien - superintendent of curriculum and instruction
Mark Fedak - superintendent of finance
Patricia Scott - superintendent of human
resources (learning)
Marrion Wolff - superintendent of human
resources (business)
Janet Mueller - superintendent of business
Darrell Paproski - superintendent of student services
Christine Gradin - superintendent of facilities and transportation
Corinne Thoms - supervisor of payroll
Division establishes
new format for staff PD time 2009-‘10 school year calendar
By Daniel Bushman
TWM
Eight times during the school year the
bell will ring a little earlier in the Horizon
School Divison. That means students attending schools like Drake, Holdfast, Imperial, Viscount, Young and Watrous - all
within the division - will see an early dismissal on average about once per month.
The earlier dismissals come as the
division rejigs the way it delivers its Continuous Improvement Framework, a professional development tool for teachers
which, when held, will now be a portion
of a day instead of a full day.
CIF days were used by all school divisions in the province to focus on particular aspects of education as identified by
the provincial minister of education.
The areas concentrated on through
CIF days were: higher levels of literacy
and student achievement; equitable opportunities for all students; smooth transitions into and through the system, and
strong system-wide accountability and
governance.
Communications manager for the division Ken Sogge said, “Each school division determined how to best meet the
needs of teachers and students in their
schools.”
Sogge mentioned the days “were
scheduled in the school year calendar for
the past three years. While the scheduling
of these days will change in the upcoming school year, the goals for continuous
improvement will remain. This is not an
initiative that has come to an end, but
rather one that has been re-designed in
response to the expressed wishes of teachers for a school specific focus.”
With the change, teachers will now
meet for parts of eight half-days, which
are once again scheduled in the school
year calendar.
During the upcoming school year those
days that contain early dismissal are
Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Jan. 13, Feb. 10,
Mar. 24, Apr. 28 and May 12 - all of which
fall on a Wednesday.
Sogge said, “The common assessments
that were developed for reading and for
math will also be continued in order to
monitor improvement in learning outcomes for students.”
CIF days previously were held four
days in the school year calendar that
were designed to be non-instructional
development days. They were aimed to allow teachers opportunities to get in grade
and/or subject alike groups to look at and
re-assess essential learning outcomes for
grades and subjects. They also developed
common assessments to measure student achievement of the outcomes and
researched the best teaching practices necessary to help with student learning.
The work that was completed through
those previous years during CIF days will
now be used to help form the foundation
of the work that will be continued at the
school level.
As of Sept. 30, 2008
Drake.....................................................53
Holdfast - Schell....................................83
Imperial.................................................97
Viscount...............................................102
Watrous Elementary...........................233
Watrous Winston High.......................163
Young - McClellan.................................91
Total population from all schools in division: 6,553
Opening day enrollments for 2009-‘10 will be released
Sept. 30, 2009.
Aug. 27 to 28
Aug. 31
Sept. 7
Oct. 12
Nov. 9 to 10
Nov. 11
Dec. 23 to 31
Jan. 1
Jan. 4
Jan. 25 to 28
Feb. 15 to 19
Apr. 2
Apr. 5 to 9
May 24
June 23 to 28
June 29
June 30
*There are also eight early dismissal days listed in the Division new format for staff PD
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THE WATROUS MANITOU
The Mystery of Manitou: part two
submitted by Robert Guist
Author’s note: This is the second article in a series
that will be appearing in the Watrous Manitou over the
balance of 2009 to mark Watrous’ 100th and Manitou
Beach’s 90th anniversaries. The majority of readers are
aware of the history of Little Manitou Lake in respect
to its popularity in the 1920s to 1950s due to the “healing
waters”, the famous dance halls, roller skating arenas,
and large indoor swimming pools. However, many are
not aware of some other history of the area pertaining to
the search for answers regarding the health benefits and
cures for various ailments supposedly achieved from the
mineral waters.
Compilation of reports on hydrology studies for
Little Manitou Lake
The previous article in this series discussed information regarding the Report of Commission of Little
Manitou Lake and the medical study that was supposed
to be undertaken, but was not completed due to the major concern of low water levels in the lake. The final recommendation of the commission indicated that further
investigations should be made in respect to medicinal
centres at Manitou if water levels of the lake could be
maintained. This article will provide some history on
lake levels and the ability of water systems currently
in place to ensure the longevity of Little Manitou Lake,
(“LML”), which would allow the final recommendation
of the commission for additional studies to be carried
out.
The earliest historical record of water levels at LML
dates back to 1910. The water levels were quite high at
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A contractor pre-tender site walk-through will be held on Wednesday,
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Plans and specifications are available from Regional Housing Operations, Melfort.
Bids over $50,000 must be accompanied by a certified cheque of bid
bond and “consent of surety” in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the
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The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders will
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Mike Forget, Area Manager
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this time and remained at this high level until 1930. Most
of the existing businesses, bathhouses, boat launches
and other public and private beach developments were
all constructed in relation to this high water level. There
was a considerable amount of development at Manitou,
as prior to the advent of large-scale public investment
in national and provincial parks in western Canada,
Manitou Beach was the one of the leading resorts of
western Canada and undoubtedly the premier resort
in Saskatchewan. As with most bodies of water during
the beginning of the Dirty ‘30s, LML levels began dropping in 1931 and continued to drop each and every year.
In 1945, the year the commission on Little Manitou Lake
was formed, LML was at a level lower than any other
year previously witnessed. While most other water bodies recovered from the dry years in a natural manner,
LML water levels did not fluctuate in the same manner as other closed basin lakes and water bodies in the
area. Even the team of doctors on the commission had
made various inquires into ways and means of raising
the lake level and recommended that the Government
of Saskatchewan should continue to look at various alternatives to find a solution.
The government also had frequent and strong representations made to them by local development associations to raise the water levels of Manitou back to normal
levels. During the 1960s a series of reservoirs connected
by canals was constructed, (known as the Saskatoon
Southeast Water Supply System, or “SSEWS”), to bring
raw water to the potash mines from Lake Diefenbaker.
Various studies were undertaken and it was determined
that the SSEWS system could supply water into the western end of Manitou Lake to raise lake levels. Water was
originally imported into Manitou during the mid-1970s
through the SSEWS to bring the lake back to specific
predetermined levels and has been used again at various times as required. However, correspondence from
the Saskatchewan Water Resources Commission and the
Department of Natural Resources on raising water levels indicated there was limited groundwater data for the
area and it was soon recognized that the surface runoff
to the lake did not represent the total inflow. Areas of
“hot spots” noticed by swimmers and wet spots noticed
con’t on page 17; see
MYSTERY OF MANITOU
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con’t from page 16;
MYSTERY OF MANITOU
on the ice, as well as unusual
water
patterns
would be an indication of
springs that would be a
consideration to account
for the additional water
inflow. The lake level also
rises at times during the
winter months, which has
yet to be explained. Many
of the minerals tend to solidify and crystallize as the
weather becomes colder
and form “sheets” of minerals on the lake bottom.
If mineral springs are supplying water, perhaps a cue
should again been taken
from Carlsbad, where the
mineral springs are dynamited or drilled to remove
the mineral buildup and
keep the springs open in
order that a natural water
level can be maintained.
Drilling during the winter
years of 1984 to 1986 of the
ice on Manitou to test sedimentary levels and composition indicated that
the drill cores were fairly
consistent, except certain
sections of the lake had
areas of sediment that
were inexplicably missing. Springs could easily
account for the removal
of these layers. Recent 3-D
seismic testing done by
BHP Billiton on the western end of Manitou, beginning at 200 meters below
lake level, only confirms
that any springs are not
coming from great depths
and there is no relation between potash mineralization and lake minerals.
This portion of the
series of articles would
not be complete without
mention of the Baker Report. Mr. W. Baker was a
recreational
consultant
from Ontario who was
hired by the Province of
Saskatchewan in 1965 to
study the recreational
prospects of creating the
Blackstrap Reservoir and
improving the water levels of Manitou. The Baker
report is important, as it
sets the optimum water
level at which Manitou
Lake should be maintained and is also quoted
by other governmental departments and agencies.
Baker found the history
and development of Manitou quite fascinating. He
prepared a voluminous
report containing maps,
photos and various other
documentation regarding
private health sanatoriums, water bottling facilities and mineral product
manufacturing plants that
were planned for Manitou
during the early years.
Unfortunately, declining
water levels and the stock
market crash soon took
their toll on any additional development in these
areas. Some of the more
interesting comments appearing in Baker’s report
are as relevant today as
they were in 1965:
“The unique chemical
properties of the water
are a major attraction to
which much of the past
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The Rural Municipality of Colonsay No. 342 intends to consider a
proposed bylaw to permanently close and sell 2 miles of municipal road
from NE 20 & NW 21-34-27 W2nd to SW 16 & SE 17-34-27 W2nd for
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development of the village
was directly related and
upon which much of the
future revival must rest.
No other body of water in
western Canada possesses
comparable features.”
“It is sometimes stated
that the findings of the
Report of the Commission
on Little Manitou Lake
undermined the economic viability of Manitou
Beach.”
“There is a basis for the
development of a medical
treatment centre.”
“Many extensive tourist developments in North
America have been built
upon natural phenomena
of much less interest and
recreational impact than
Little Manitou Lake.”
“Physiotherapy centres
could be established at the
beach just as well as in any
other part of the Province
of Saskatchewan.”
The next article that will
appear in this series will
cover the 1970s era, with
various reports completed
at the request of the government for the redevelopment of Manitou Beach.
The focus of the article
will be on a report done
by Saskatchewan Tourism
and Renewable Resources at the request of the
Honorable Roy Romanow.
About the author: Guist
was born in Watrous and
lived in the surrounding
Albina Boyes
Kelvington, SK
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hamlets of Xena and Venn,
and in later years lived in
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In my shoes
submitted by
Venessa Liang, Colonsay
Your eyes tear through
me like a murderer’s
weapon. Stop staring at
me! Yes, of course I can
see you. I wish I would
not have to see you every
single day, every hour,
sometimes every few
minutes if anything. Why
do you always look at me
like that? You know, as if
you hate me. As if you are
disgusted by who I am.
I see you staring, every
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time you get into your car.
Many people probably
tell you that I am quite
the intelligent individual. I know you think that
they are talking about
you, but it is really me.
It is like I can read your
mind. I know what you
are thinking about other
people, I know what you
are thinking of the world
around you and most importantly, I know what
you are thinking about
me. I will never be good
enough, and I will never
meet your standards. It
is not my fault though,
you see. This is just how
I was made. No matter
how much you will ever
try to change me, no matter what you do, I will always be me. What about
you? Who are you, really?
Because I cannot tell. Are
you tired? Perhaps, a little exhausted? I can help
you. Why do you not start
off by letting it go? Stop
sucking it in. Is it not
that painful? You would
not know because I am
the one who is suffering.
Do not act like you do not
know what I am talking
about. You know exactly
what I am talking about.
You are not even doing it
on purpose anymore. It is
like an automatic setting,
is it not? The most pathetic thing is you even do it
when you are in front of
me. You know that you
cannot lie to me. It is impossible. Avoiding the
inevitable is simply inevitable. Why can you not
just accept me for who I
am? You are crumbling
inside and you know it.
Normally, I would not
give a care in the world
but in this case, I have
to make an exception because you are hurting me.
Just stop yourself for a
second and listen to me!
Stop caring about yourself. Stop caring about
that side of you and start
caring about me. If you
could walk one day in my
shoes . . . ha! I would love
to see you be me, just for
a day. One day. You could
never do it. You barely
even know me. I am like a
beautiful painting hidden
in the back corner of the
attic. Please, let me out.
I have been locked up for
too long. I know you are
afraid, probably even terrified. We are completely
different from each other:
our personalities, our
souls, and our appearances. But wait, we have
one thing in common.
One very important similarity, you see. You stare
at me, we are the same.
You stare at me when you
walk past the restaurant
window. You stare at me
every morning after you
wake up. You hate me,
you despise me, and you
will never be me. Because
to you, I am a nightmare.
I am the girl behind the
mirror.
From page 4:
JUST LAYING
AROUND
year round, although more
particularly from May to
September, we see, meet or
impact many guests and
tourists whether we know
it or not. And just like the
difference between the two
sets of golf partners we
encountered that day, we
can leave either a pleasant
impression or a sense of
shock and dismay based
on how we treat the people
who cross our paths. To
us, a stranger’s face may
be just that: someone we’ll
never see again. To that
stranger, however, our face
is the face of the community of Watrous, or Manitou
Beach, or whatever that
place may be.
Consider the effect
your words and actions
may have on that visitor.
Will you leave him or her
wanting to return to such
a friendly, welcoming and
helpful town? Or will you
leave them wishing that
instead of playing the
back nine, they’d rather
turn their back on the
whole place?
onuments
to
remember
At need, before need and
cremation monuments
and accessories in
granite, bronze
and marble
Fotheringham-McDougall
Box 507
Watrous, SK S0K 4T0
Earl, Marianne, Al and Dave
Ph: 946-3334
Serving Western Canada since 1924
THE WATROUS MANITOU
Notices and Classifieds
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 $5 for the
first 25 words, plus 20¢ 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 ............... $20
• with two-col pic ............... $35
Obituary................................ $25
• with one-col pic ............... $30
• with two-col pic ............... $45
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.
$7.84 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.
NOTICE OF GRAVESIDE SERVICE
OBITUARY
GULLACHER,
Winnifred (Winnie)
Winnifred Gullacher of Calgary, Alta., aged 87 years, passed away at her home on
Saturday, January 3, 2009.
Winnie was born in Simpson, Sask. on December 16, 1921 to Mae and Ed Nolting.
She married Wilfred Gullacher in Simpson on December 20, 1941. Together they had
three children: Milton, Marilyn (married Gary Snell) and Martin. In 1994 her husband
passed away in Calgary where they lived since 1959. They had two grandchildren
Kevin and Garret Snell and one great granddaughter Marcy Snell. Winnie had many
nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, great great nephews and nieces who
came to visit her in Calgary.
She was predeceased by her parents, four sisters Edna, Eva, Mary and Dorothy and
three brothers Charles, Donald and Vernon.
A graveside service will be held at Lake City Cemetery near Simpson, Sask. Saturday, Aug. 8 at 11 a.m.
Memorial donations directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Calgary at
www.heartandstroke.ca would be appreciated.
SWIFT,
George Albert
George Swift, aged 87
years, passed away at Watrous Union Hospital on
Saturday, July 4, 2009.
George was born in
Stettler, Alta. on February
18, 1922 to Robert and Ellen
Swift. He attended school
in Watrous. George worked
for Air Observer’s School
in Regina and Quebec City
between 1940 and 1945. Following the war he worked
for Northern Electric at
Malton Airport, Toronto. In 1949 he returned to Watrous
to open the Radio Electric Shop in the Clark Block. In
1958 he moved the OK Economy Store to the present site
of Watrous Furniture and started Swift’s Electric and
Furniture. Following the fire, which destroyed the store
in 1976, George went to work for Gulf Minerals at Wollaston Lake Uranium Plant, Key Lake Mining Corp. and
Cadillac Associates, Yukon and Northwest Territories.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Watrous
Rotary Club. George married Jean Fisher of Watrous in
1950. They had four children.
George is survived by his wife Jean, their children
David (Muriel), Michael (Bev), Janet and Kathy (Don);
grandchildren Lorna, Lesley, Teresa and Michelle, sister
Enid Dawson and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Ellen,
brothers Wally, Bob and Art and sister Pat.
Funeral service was held at All Saints’ Anglican
Church on July 7 conducted by Rev. Canon Colin Clay
and Rev. Alex Parsons.
Pallbearers were Ed Martens, Murray Gordon, Linden Lundback, Jerry Sinnamon, Gerry Baron and Allan
Leslie. Angie Chambers was the register attendant. Organist was Jean Olah.
Interment followed at Watrous Cemetery.
Memorial donations directed to a charity of your
choice would be appreciated.
Fotheringham-McDougall Funeral Service of Watrous and Nokomis was in care of arrangements.
OBITUARY
CRUISE,
Frederick Lawrence
Fred Cruise, aged 94 years, passed away on Sunday,
June 28, 2009 following a brief battle with cancer.
Fred will be lovingly remembered and missed by
Mildred, his wife of 68 years; two sons Lyle (Judy) and
Kelly (Janice); four grandchildren Laren (Melanie),
Kristin (Jeff), Kathryn (Kevin) and Allyse; two great
grandchildren Dawson and Mckenna; two brothers Ike
and Ben (Isabel); sister-in-law Ruth; nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his mother and father, brothers George and William and sister-in-law Lyda.
Funeral service was held at Davidson United
Church on July 10 conducted by Rev. Diane Eurig.
Interment followed at Davidson Cemetery.
Memorial donations directed to the Davidson Health Foundation would be appreciated.
Hanson’s Funeral Services Ltd. of Davidson was in care of arrangements.
MORELLI,
Bruno Arthur
Bruno Morelli, aged 85 years, passed away at his
residence in Watrous on Saturday, July 4, 2009.
Bruno was born on August 6, 1923 on the family
homestead southeast of Plunkett. He grew up on the
farm as the youngest sibling, along with his sister Marie
and brothers Ed and Jim. He received his education of
Gr. 1 through 12 in Plunkett. He learned farming skills,
the value of hard work, and the importance of family
from his parents Peter and Lucia. Bruno married Doris
Buyck June 19, 1946, a beautiful, hot summer day. The
wedding ceremony was performed by Father A. Ouellet
at the “old” St. Alphonse Roman Catholic Church in Viscount. Together they farmed for several years with their
family, near Plunkett. Bruno and Doris were blessed
with five children who shared in the work of running
a successful mixed farming operation. In 1976, they
semi-retired to Watrous, where Bruno was employed at
Manitou Lodge and hobby farmed with Doris near Viscount. Bruno loved music, especially playing his banjo.
He played for different orchestras in his younger years and played for many dances
in surrounding communities. Bruno later started his own band, which entertained
for several years. While in Watrous, Bruno often provided entertainment at Manitou
Lodge, the hospital and other places when requested. He was an avid curler and spent
much of his free time fishing and camping with his wife Doris. Bruno was a fun-loving
person who enjoyed making others laugh, through his jokes, stories and songs. His
greatest love was his family and he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
Bruno will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his five children and
their families: Blaine (Bernadeanne), Christina Hill (Mike), Trevor (fiancée Amanda) of Calgary; Daryl (Jean), Jeffrey (Nicole), Clara and Evan, Derek (Julie), Blake,
Stephanie Solar (Chris) and Brady all of Watrous; Gerry (Lynne) of Humboldt, Kent
(friend Christelle) of Calgary, Ryan (Lia), Vincent, Angelo and Noel of Regina; Robyn
Lieffers (Brian) and Nicholas of Toronto; Merle (Brenda) and Carman of Watrous,
Brad (Megan) and Reed of Saskatoon; Karen Turnbull (Doug), Vaughn and Laura of
Saskatoon.
He was predeceased by his wife Doris in 2005, parents Peter and Lucia, sister Marie,
brothers Jim and Ed and grandson Cameron.
Prayer service was held July 10 at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church led by Father
Emmanuel Banahene. The scripture reader was Karen Turnbull and the eulogy was
delivered by Jeffrey Morelli. Music was provided by organist Antoinette Prokosch,
Sylvia Dubeczy and Kal Benko on guitar.
The Mass of the Christian Burial was held at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church on
July 11 conducted by Father Emmanuel Banahene and Father Les Paquin.
Honourary pallbearers were all those who shared in Bruno’s life. Jeffrey Morelli,
Ryan Morelli, Trevor Morelli, Derek Morelli, Brad Morelli, Vaughn Turnbull, Kent
Morelli and Carman Morelli were pallbearers. Register attendants were Christina Hill
and Laura Turnbull. John and Melanie Gunderson were ushers. Eulogy was given by
Jeffrey Morelli. Ryan Morelli and Doug Turnbull were scripture readers. Intentions
was given by Kent Morelli. Karen and Doug Turnbull were gift bearers. Mass card attendant was Liz Bakos. Music ministry was provided by organist Bonnie Ullyott and
the St. Ann’s Choir.
Interment followed at Watrous Cemetery.
Memorial donations directed to St. Ann’s Building Fund (Watrous), Saskatchewan
Mental Health Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan
would be appreciated.
Fotheringham-McDougall Funeral Service of Watrous and Nokomis was in care of
arrangements.
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
ABREY - In loving memory
of Jerry, son, brother and
uncle, who was taken from
us July 27, 2007:
Preserving ties that bind.
They build a special bridge
of love
And bring us peace of mind.
- Lovingly remembered,
Henry, Patti, Ron, Joel and
Danielle.
May the winds of love blow
softly
And whisper for you to hear
That we’ll always love and
miss you
And wish that you were
here.
- Loved and remembered by
mom Rae Abrey, sisters Gail
and Gilbert, Barb and Brian,
Brenda and Don and all his
nieces and nephews.
DREGER - Ricky, Feb. 1954
- Aug. 2000:
Those we love don’t go
away,
They walk beside us every
day.
No longer in our lives to
share,
But in our hearts they are
always there.
A silent thought, a secret
tear,
Keeps his memory ever
dear.
Time takes away the edge of
grief,
But memory turns back every
leaf.
- Always in our hearts,
Louella, Curtis, Candice and
Shaun.
HRYCIW - In memory of
Stella, Apr. 12, 1932 - Aug.
5, 1998:
Our memories build a
special bridge
When loved ones have to
part,
To help us feel we’re with
them still
And sooth a grieving heart.
Our memories span the
years we shared,
SAWA - In loving memory
of a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather
Joe (J.B.), who passed away
July 18, 1981:
Remembering you
So many years have come
and gone since we last saw
your face.
The
fond
and
loving
memories can never be
replaced.
The thought of your loving
smile and gentle ways.
Reminds me how you were
an angel, sent from above
to show us to love each
other.
But God seemed to have
his own plans for you. He
wanted you with him.
He took you from our
loving arms, never to be
seen again.
Our hearts still truly mourn,
and many tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you, no
words can ever show.
We still come to visit you,
where a headstone bears
your name.
Our lives were changed
forever, and will never be
the same.
But we’ll keep you in our
memories, and in every
waking thought.
You’re loved and cherished
every day, and will never
be forgot.
- Lovingly remembered and
deeply missed by his family.
CLASSIFIED DEADLINE
WEDNESDAY
5 P.M.
THE WATROUS MANITOU
CARDS OF THANKS
SERVICES
HELP WANTED
FOR SALE
FOR RENT
Sincere thanks to our many
relatives and friends for their
acts of kindness and words of
sympathy on the recent passing of our father and grandfather, Bruno. Thank you for the
many cards, food and visits
we received. Special thanks to
Father Emmanuel Banahene
and Father Les Paquin for
celebrating the Mass. Thanks
also to St. Ann’s parish ladies
for the lunch and to the staff
at Fotheringham-McDougall
Funeral Service. Your kindness and compassion were
greatly appreciated.
- the Morelli family
PRO
PAINTER/HANDYMAN: serving Watrous/Manitou for over 15 years! For all
your painting (includes house
painting, signs, lettering and
murals!), reno and fix-up
needs. References. Art cards
for sale! Call Michael at 9463676. Visit Gallery Gaudet
at
www.ArtAffectsDesign.
com/26tfc
FULL-TIME
LABOURERS
with mechanical abilities,
painters and welders with at
least two years experience.
Call Arc Welding, Colonsay
255-2112 or fax resume to
255-2113./26tfc
CORNER TELEVISION ENTERTAINMENT centre. Holders on each side for CDs,
two glass doors on the bottom, shelves for DVD player
and home theatre unit. Asking $100 obo. Call 946-2039
after 6 p.m./26tfc
HOUSES FOR RENT. 1, 2,
3 and 4 bdrm homes available. Vacancies vary. Contact us for your needs. 9462224./26tfc
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
A HEAD OF STYLES, 310 8th
Ave. E., Watrous. Hair cutting;
styling; ear piercing (incl. earrings); waxing and eyelash
dying. Ph. Barbara McDonald
946-2422 for appt./26tfc
RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE
in the mall. Corner of Main
St. and 3rd Ave., Watrous.
Ph. 365-4702./22tfc
BISON MEAT - GRASS FED,
all-natural bison meat for
sale. Tracy 946-3863./26tfc
NOW RENTING: JD SKID
steer loader - $250/day; forklift - $250/day. Watrous Salvage 946-2222./28-5c
Thank you to all who came
to the farm to help celebrate
our 50th anniversary. It was
great to see everyone. Many
thanks for cards, gifts and
good wishes. Our yard was
filled with the finest people
in the world, our friends and
neighbours.
- Cam and Lil Gingrich
Sincere thanks for the many
expressions of sympathy
given to us at the time of
our mom and grandmother’s
passing. The cards, food,
flowers, plants and memorial donations were greatly
appreciated. A special thank
you to the doctors, nurses
and staff at the Watrous Hospital for providing a wonderful
and caring home for her for
the last six years. We are so
blessed to live in such a supportive community.
- the family of the late Norma Cox
NOTICES
WANTED MEMORABILIA,
copies of pictures, written
anecdotes of the Darwent
family. This can include any
information about the memorial picture that hung in the
old Watrous hospital lounge.
This picture was in memory
of May Darwent who died in
1963. Please contact Linda
Darwent by phone 403-2861868 or email ldarwent@
shaw.ca /27-2p
SERVICES
RON’S CARPENTRY, Watrous. For renovations, repairs, new construction. Ph.
Ron Frey, 946-2638./26tfc
DUMONT HOME SERVICE.
Dealer for Whirlpool, Inglis,
Maytag and Kitchen Aid appliances. Local sales and service. Now accepting Sears
Card, Mastercard and Visa.
Call 946-3800./42-48p
CUSTOM GRAIN AND FERTILIZER hauling. McIntosh
Trucking, Simpson. Ph. 8362034, cell 567-7506./26tfc
HOPE FLOATS SERVICES
- Nancy Gray. Field diagnostics in disease and insects;
spray drift and hail insurance
analysis; feed test probes
and ration balancing; business planning and rotations.
Please call 946-3135 after 5
p.m. or 946-8107 (cell)./26tfc
ROD BURKITT CUSTOM
grain hauling. Ph. 946-2983
or 946-7601./26tfc
CARPET
CLEANING
Commerical
and
Residential.
25tfc
Summer Repair
28-5p
• Whipper snippers
• lawnmowers
• all small engines
• sharpen & repair chain saws
Ph: John 946-2332
WINE GLASSES FOR RENT.
Over 600 - 6 1/2 oz. glasses.
Call Danceland. 946-2743 or
1-800-267-5037./26tfc
DEVILS LAKE TRENCHING.
Trackhoe and gravel truck.
Ph. Jim Crawford 836-2152
or 946-7577 cell./10-24p
WANTED
Endgate Drill Fills.
Pay up to $100.
Call for pick-up.
Ph: 259-4923 or 946-7923
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 9462120./26tfc
LORNE JONES
946-3991 26tfc
HELP WANTED
RITE WAY MANUFACTURING has full-time positions
open for all personnel including welders and assemblers.
Forklift experience an asset.
Forward resume or apply in
person to Imperial, Sask. Fax
306-963-2660 or email info@
ritewaymfg.com /26tfc
HARVEST HELP WANTED.
Swathing and combining.
Golden Prairie, Sask. $18/
hour. 306-662-3758 or 306662-8650 cell.
WHY PAY MORE ELSEWHERE? “Everyday low
price.” All major appliances
selling at cost + $10. Watrous
Furniture, 946-3542./26tfc
1979 DODGE 1/2 TON. 318
auto. Mechanically sound,
decent rubber but rusty.
Comes with free truck topper.
$1,000. Ph. 946-8149./28-2p
2000 PONTIAC GRAND
PRIX.
Well
maintained.
240,000 km. $2,500 obo. Ph.
946-4189./28-2p
MASSEY #36 DISCERS.
Will pay up to $100; will pick
up. Andrew, 946-9669, 2594923./26tfc
1982 BUICK LeSABRE,
Good running condition. Ph.
946-4150./28-3p
FOR SALE
WATROUS CARPET CARE.
For all your carpet and upholstery cleaning call Lonnie 9463674, cell 946-8818./26tfc
LONG LAKE TRUCKING,
Imperial, Sask. Custom hauling of grain, fertilizer and hay.
Ph. 963-2726 or cell 5677100./26tfc
STEAM-DISTILLED DRINKING water produced and
dispensed at Diehl Tire since
1996. Self-serve./26tfc
HIJACKER DOUBLE PIVOT
5th wheel hitch. Prefer with
slides. Ph. 259-4923 or 9469669./23-10p
FIVE 500 GALLON FUEL
tanks. Ph. 946-3908./28-2p
HOME HANDYMAN - SMALL
renos, repairs inside and
out, etc. Call Jeff Dyck 9464119./26tfc
CULLIGAN BOTTLED water,
delivery available. Cooler
rentals and sales. MCI Sales,
946-3441./26tfc
WHITE GE GAS RANGE,
$120. To give away, white
Admiral fridge. Ph. 963-2622,
Imperial./28-3p
SMOKY CROFT BERRIES
has saskatoons and raspberries. U-pick, we pick; fresh or
frozen. Phone Lester or Julie
363-4912./27-2c
STEEL DOOR WITH TWO
narrow windows. 36” wide,
B.O. Call Mel or John 9463660./24tfc
SASKTEL SATELLITE INTERNET powered by Xplornet is now available. Bell and
Shaw Direct Satellite systems
for sale. Free installation and
programming
promotions
have been extended. At Satellite Plus we are certified Xplornet, Shaw and Bell installers and we also carry a full
inventory of all regular and
HD receivers. Call Dwayne at
946-2828./26tfc
SLUMBER MAGIC ADJUSTABLE bed. $2,000 new. Also
motorized wheel chair, handtoggle control. Both very good
condition. Asking $650 each.
Can be seen in Watrous. Ph.
306-651-1847 or 306-2618824./24-5p
PONTIAC SUNFIRE 99.
LOW miles 116,000 km.
Good condition, std. trans.,
no a/c, tires good. Great
student car. $3,900 obo. Ph.
306-946-2061./28tfc
BANKRUPT? BAD CREDIT?
Call us! All makes and models.
Professional credit rebuilders.
Call Garth 403-888-5593 or
1-866-476-1938. Cavalcade
Auto Acceptance Corp., serving Alberta for 20 years.
RECREATION VEHICLES
1978 CHEV CLASS C
MOTORHOME, 22.5 ft. Roof
ac, awning, sleeps 5 adults.
$4,200. Ph. 946-2662./23tfc
REAL ESTATE
MANITOU BEACH SEASONAL cabin, 220 William
St. Good view of the lake,
well treed, private, 50’ x 120’
lot, only $37,500. Call Larry
306-921-3500 or 306-7529045./28-5p
Saskatoon Office: 306-374-1517 John Sutherland
Livestock Ltd.
www.rayglen.com IS THE
fastest, easiest way to
trade your grain commodity.
Register today or call 1-800RAYGLEN. That’s 1-800-7294536./33-48c
1979 SWATHER 400 VERSATILE, original owner, lots
of new parts, low acres, shedded; straw chopper rotor 96
series combine, fine cut, wide
spread; steel box and floor w/
hoist to fit one ton truck. Ph.
259-2004./27-3p
STEEL BUILDINGS
FOR SALE
LIVESTOCK SERVICES
BINS FOR SALE: 2 - 3850
bu. Westeels; 1 - 3250 bu.
Westeel; 1 - 2000 bu. steel
bin. Ph. 963-2746 or cell 9637641./26-3p
GALLAGHER
POWER
FENCING dealer for all your
electric fencing needs. Call
Howard and Lucille Toews at
946-2490./26tfc
For your buying or
selling needs contact:
Stan Hall
(306) 725-7826
LANE REALTY CORP.
Saskatchewan’s Farm & Ranch Specialists
Ph: (306) 569-3380 Fax: (306) 569-3414
www.lanerealtycorp.com
26tfc
FOR RENT
LARGE 3 BDRM HOUSE IN
Watrous newly renovated,
available immediately. $800/
mo. Ph. 946-4012./28-2p
2 BDRM FULLY-FURNISHED
apartments in Young. $650/
mo. (includes heat and water).
Ph. 306-259-2250./26tfc
CANE DEVELOPMENTS &
DUMONT HOME SERVICES
stoves $150 up fridges $125 up
washers $250 dryers $150
air cond. $150 7.5 cu. ft. freezer
$125
ONE OR TWO BDRM
APARTMENTS available in
Watrous. Ph. 946-3674, cell
946-8818./26tfc
All Guaranteed/Delivery and Install
26tfc
Call Before You Dig
Just to be safe.
09082BS01
Sask 1st Call
Give us two working days notice and we’ll mark
the underground lines for you FREE of charge.
Call or submit your request online today.
1-866-828-4888
sask1stcall.com
ARENA CARETAKER
Applications are now being accepted
for the contracted arena caretaker position at
Watrous Centennial Arena.
This contract position will begin
approximately October 10th, 2009.
We are currently looking for a qualified individual
to take on this position and all of the duties
and responsibilities. These duties include
the responsibility for ice making and
maintenance and all janitorial duties
for the entire building (waiting room, dressing
rooms, bleachers and all common areas).
Interested individuals should contact Trevor at
946-3369 for a detailed job description.
The deadline for applications is
Monday August 24th at 4:30 pm.
LANE REALTY CORP.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE.
Jack pine cut and split. Ph.
365-2599./26tfc
Lorne 946-3991
Melvin 946-3800
Barley, cereals and heated oilseeds
CGC licensed and bonded
VEHICLES FOR SALE
U-PICK SASKATOON BERRIES, good crop! Vic and
Chris Bergen, Drake. Ph.
363-2180./28-1p
All circular blades
including carbide and
chainsaw chains
Free estimates.
Ph: 306.946.3709
WANTED
Free Estimates!
Call Les Jones
946-3991 26tfc
SAW
SHARPENING
TIGER LILY
PAINTING
WORK FROM YOUR CASTLE! Online trainers needed.
Work from home. High speed
Internet and telephone essential.Free training, flexible
hours, great income potential. www.key2wellness4all.
com
23-10p
Many thanks to all of the volunteers, service clubs, businesses and organizations
who generously donated their
time, money and expertise to
help ensure that Watrous and
Manitou Beach could enjoy a
fitting celebration of our two
communities’ success and
longevity. Thanks also to the
residents and visitors of both
communities who so completely supported the event.
It was our pleasure to plan
something that was so obviously enjoyed by all participants.
- the 2009 Centennial Committee
CAREER
DISTURBED?
NEED additional income?
Struggling to pay bills or save
for retirement. Work from
home, flexible hours, great
income. Free online training.
www.healthedge.ca
OFFICE SUPPLIES: receipt
books, purchase order books,
invoice pads, statement pads,
adding machine tape. The
Watrous Manitou, 309 Main
St. Watrous. 946-3343.
FARM MACHINERY
FOR SALE OR RENT
FEED AND SEED
Buying Feed Grain
26-8c
ROYAL SUITES IN YOUNG,
air cond., satellite TV, full
kitchen. Daily, weekly, monthly rates. Ph. 259-2248./26tfc
The Watrous Co-op
is currently accepting tenders on our
Janitorial Contracts at the following locations:
• Farm & Hardware Centre
• Food Store
• Farm and Hardware Centre to be cleaned 2-3 days a week
(depending on the season)
• Food Store, 7 days a week
Interested individuals must be: trustworthy, reliable, bondable
and have an eye for detail.
To aquire a list of duties and responsibilities
or to submit your tender, please contact:
Graham Getz
Watrous Co-op General Manager
(306) 946-5510
Box 488 Watrous, SK S0K 4T0
Tenders will be accepted until suitable
contractors are accepted.
THE WATROUS MANITOU
HELP WANTED
AUCTIONS
AUTOMOTIVE
CAREER TRAINING
Diamond
International
Trucks Lloydminster Limited
is looking for outside sales
representative. Experience
preferred but willing to train
the right person. Email
resume attn parts manager
at [email protected].
HEAVY TRUCK TECHNICIAN,
Family Business, Rural Area,
Top Wages, Benefits,
Housing Available, Join Our
Team! TWEED FARM
EQUIPMENT,
Medora,
Manitoba,
Apply
to:
[email protected], Fax:
204-665-2404.
ONLINE AUCTION
100 Vehicles will Sell Online
August 19 - 25, 2009
on behalf of the
Saskatchewan Government.
To include:
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IN-STORE SERVICES:
A retail outlet for stationery and office supplies.
A personal and commercial printwork
location and weekly newspaper serving Watrous,
Manitou Beach and area since 1933.
Robin and Nicole Lay, publishers
• Colour and black/white photocopying
• Firearm Acquisition Certificate photographs
• Colour and black/white photo reprints • Typesetting • Laminating
• Cutting • Faxing • Scanning/Emailing
A trusted and reliable source for news, sports and weather;
if it’s happening in the community, it’s in the pages of the Watrous Manitou
Phone (306) 946-3343 • Fax (306) 946-2026 • Email [email protected] • 309 Main Street, Box 100, Watrous, SK S0K 4T0
THE WATROUS MANITOU
Business and Community Directory
* Construction/
General Contractors
Baril RooÀng
New roofs • Asphalt shingles
Hidden Fastener Metal • Repairs
Re-roof • Rubber Tile
Insurance claims • Warranty
Personal & Corporate Tax
Bookkeeping
Farm - Business Planning
CAIS Applications
Free Estimates!
* Dentists
Call Shawn
306-821-6853
Bill Riach, CFP
Cheryl Bryksa, CA
• Serving Humboldt, Watrous
and Naicam areas 24-24p
Phone: 946-2176
or 528-2032
[email protected]
LEWIS AGENCIES LTD.: William
E. (Bill) Lewis, B.Comm., CGA
and Sharon Crittenden, CFP; Box
239, Imperial, Sask. S0G 2J0; 1306-963-2022; Toll Free 1-800667-8911./17-24p
Over 31 years
in business!
Call Dan 946-2465
* Automotive
ARMORTHANE, FORMERLY
Chippy Auto Appearance Centre.
Sprayed-in truck bedliners; vehicle graphics; vehicle advertising
and signage; power polishing. 110
3rd Ave. W., Watrous. 946-4141,
toll free 1-888-746-4141./17-24c
* Butcher Shop
21-8p
MYRNA McIVOR, CGA. Financial
Stmts, Corporate & Personal Income Tax, Monthly Bookkeeping.
Thursdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watrous Insurance Brokers, 107 Main
St., Watrous, Sask. Ph. 1-888384-7494./19-24c
*COMMERCIAL *RESIDENTIAL
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*SIDING * FRAMING
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AND MILLWORK
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255-2724/716-2117
MELRON SERVICES
Shop 306-946-2256
Cell 306-946-7834
Fax 306-946-2348
112 Main St.
Watrous
946-3335
• Custom Cutting
• Slaughtering • Curing
• Homemade Sausage
5-48c
* Cleaning & Restoration
CLEANING & RESTORATION SPECIALISTS LTD.
For all your
building needs, by
experienced personnel.
946-2549, Watrous, SK
for a free estimate
5-48c
Woiden
Construction Ltd.
Water & Sewer Contractors
Excavating - Demolition
Sand - Gravel - Rock - Topsoil
946-1177
946-7513 cell
We Can Help
5-48c
Certified & Professional Solutions for:
Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning, Furnace Duct Cleaning,
Emergency Water Damage Restoration,
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INSTITUTE
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CALL TO BOOK 682-1999
24/7 EMERGENCY CALL 231-9292
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18-48c
* Computers
BERGEN COMPUTERS. Serving
Watrous and area for over 16
years. Gary Bergen, B.Sc. Sales,
service, networks, website and
graphic design. 311 8th Ave. E.,
Watrous. 946-2061. www.bergen
computers.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./17-24c
These are the local businesses
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events and sports teams.
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* Convenience Stores
PIP'S
946-2666/946-2680
• Open 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily
• Gas, Diesel, Lotto
• Large Selection of Confectionery
Hwy. 2 & Main, Watrous
5-48c
WATROUS INSURANCE BROKERS LTD., GICs, RRSPs, Mutual Funds. Ph. 946-3655./17-24c
* Legal
Gibney
Law
KELLY’S EAVESTROUGHS
SERVICE, Imperial, Sask. Continuous 5” eavestroughs, commercial
and residential. For more information and estimates call 963-2087./
10-24c
1B 36 Downing Drive
Carlton Trail Mall
- Lanigan
MacDERMID LAMARSH, Barristers and Solicitors 320-728
Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, Sask. Ph. (306) 652-9422,
Fax (306) 242-1554./8-24c
Greg Brkich, MLA
Arm River-Watrous
Constituency
Box 1077
102 Washington St.
Davidson, Sask. S0G 1A0
* Electrical
Phone: (306) 567-2843
Toll Free:
1-800-539-3979
Fax: (306) 567-3259
www.gregbrkich.ca
CIC
ELECTRIC
103 - 3rd Ave. W., Watrous
For all your residential
and commercial needs FREE ESTIMATES!
* Health Care
* Financial Services
Wings of Hope
Care Services
Geriatric Care
and
Alzheimers Specialist
Ph: 306.946.2271
[email protected]
John Gunderson, CFP
946-3022 Watrous, Sk.
• Insurance Planning
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
5-48c
QUADRUS INVESTMENT SERVICES Ltd. and Great-West Life.
Todd Isherwood, Financial Security Advisor, Investment Representative. Mutual funds - RRSPs,
RRIFs, RESPs, Segregated Fund
policies, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Disability Insurance, Group Benefit Plans, Individual Health Plans. Access to London Life Mortgage broker. Phone
306-946-2748, fax 306-946-2779,
toddish@sask tel.net./25-48c
RIACH
FINANCIAL
Financial Planning
Retirement
Tax & Estate Planning
RRSP, RRIF, RESP
Insurance
(Life, Disability,
Critical Illness,
Long Term Care)
Bill Riach, CFP
[email protected]
Phone: 946-2176
or 866-528-2032
9-48c
YOUR BUSINESS HERE
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LAW OFFICE
Ben Mah and Ken Williams,
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308 Main St., Watrous
Ph. 946-3512 • Fax 946-2277
Saskatoon ph: 664-2606
Saskatoon fax: 664-8992
5-4c
MURRAY TRUNKS
LAW OFFICE
Barrister and Solicitor
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
Saskatoon: 207 - 728 Spadina Cres. E.
Phone: 668-9950 Fax: 668-9959
* 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./
26-2c
WATROUS INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. Motor Licence Issuer; Agent for SGI-Canada,
Wawanesa, Mennonite Mutual,
Sask. Mutual, Red River Mutual,
Home, Farm, Commercial, Auto,
Hail, Life, Mutual Funds, Sickness and Accident. Hours: Mon.
- Fri. 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.
- 12, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Ph. 9463655./17-24c
Prairie Home
Kennels
is now providing kenneling &
grooming services for all breeds
Call Heidi
• 944-4448 • 946-9890 cell
email: [email protected]
Quality, family-raised
Newfoundlands 21-48p
* Plumbing, Heating
and Cooling
DMH
Plumbing & Heating
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
DWIGHT'S GEOTHERMAL.
Save up to 80% on your heating
and A/C bills by using your own
yard. Fan forced or floor heating
units for homes, cabins, offices,
motels, etc. www.dwights
geothermal.com. Ph. 946-2247,
cell: 946-8844./17-24c
* Printing
26-2c
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./17-24c
SHIRKEY LAW OFFICE (Daryl
Shirkey), Box 280 (127 Washington Avenue), Davidson, Sask.
S0G 1A0. Ph: 567-2023, Fax:
567-4223, Regina Ph: 347-3337,
8:30 - 12 and 1 - 4:30, Mon. - Fri./
17-24c
SINK LAW OFFICE (Pauline
Sink), Box 66, R.R. #1, Watrous,
Sask. S0K 4T0 (Manitou Beach).
Call for appointment 306-9463141.26-2c
* Income Tax
H & R BLOCK. Della Hill, Mgr.,
Watrous. Bus.: 946-3585; Res.:
963-2731./17-24c
Dr. R. Schultz and Dr. W. Toews,
Optometrists. Watrous Optical,
Plassey Place, Main St. Hours:
Mondays and Wednesdays. For
appointment call Mon. to Fri. 9462166./21-24c
* Pet Services
Mon. to Fri. 11-4
* Eavestroughing
“The name says it all.”
MODEL MEATS
TRI-CENTRAL INSURANCE.
GICs, RRSPs and other investments. Ph. 836-4446 Simpson,
946-2864 Watrous./26-2c
For appointments:
Phone: (306) 365-3300
Fax: (306) 365-2097
Phone Charles
946-2013 5-48c
General Contractors
* Optometry
Drs. Krueger, Kendall and Wilson,
100 - 128 Fourth Avenue South,
The Standard Life Building, Saskatoon, Sask. S7K 1M8. Ph. 2447464./8-24c
[email protected]
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.
* Investments
Destiny J.M. Gibney, LL.B.
C.R. EAVESTROUGHING continuous prepainted eavestroughing,
residential and commercial. Large
selection of colors. Ph. 682-2545
Humboldt./17-24c
26-2c
5-48c
mnp.ca
* Government
HUMBOLDT DENTAL CLINIC. Office hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.
- Fri. 617 7th St., Humboldt. All
phases of dentistry. Phone 6822313. After hours call Dr. W.
Prokopishin 682-4150, Dr. F.
Prokopishin 682-2318./5-48c
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• residential
• agricultural
• concrete work
• insurance work
• renovations
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Finding the
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FOTHERINGHAMMcDOUGALL FUNERAL
SERVICE: Earl Mosewich,
Marianne Mosewich, Allan
Mosewich and Dave Somers.
Box 507, Watrous, SK S0K 4T0.
Ph. 946-3334./17-24c
General Contracting
5-48c
682.2673
* Funeral Director
Drs. D.E.S. CLEMENTS, M.W.
Gryba, C.J. Roberts; 2305
McEown Ave., Saskatoon, Sask.
Ph. 374-1522./17-24c
WATROUS DENTAL CENTRE, 107
3rd Ave. E. Dr. Michele Ackerman.
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs., 8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ph. 946-2131 (in
Emergency, 946-3452)/21-24c
9-48c
Chartered Accountants
and Business Advisors
* Financial Services
SHARON CRITTENDEN, Certified Financial Planner. Retirement,
estate and financial consulting,
business plans, GIC’s, RRSP,
Mutual Funds and other investments. Box 239 (306) 963-2022
Imperial, Sask. S0G 2J0./17-24p
17-4c
D&R
ACCOUNTING
* Custom Apparel
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./18-24c
24-24p
* Accountants
* Massage Therapy
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, 946-2605./
17-24c
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./17-24c
can help you with your
personal and commercial
printwork needs.
✓ business cards
✓ invoices
✓ letterhead
✓ envelopes
✓ bills of lading
✓ posters
✓ invitations
309 Main Street, Watrous
Ph: 946-3343
Fax: 946-2026
* Real Estate
WATROUS REALTY, residential
and commercial listing. 107 Main
St., Watrous, Sask. Full-time real
estate service. Ph. 946-3655,
Joan Harding 946-3853 or Avril
Reifferscheid 946-8520./17-24c
* 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 9468893 or 946-2421./8-24c
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
THE WATROUS MANITOU
Business
and Community
Directory
*Vacuums
*Worship
Church Services
NEW & USED
VACUUM SALES & REPAIR
ST. ANN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Fr. Emmanuel Owusu Banahene
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
Pastor Darren Holland
Office: 102 - 5th Ave. West
946-3785
Sunday School for all ages ....10 a.m.
Worship Service ............. 10 a.m.
***
LANIGAN & WATROUS
LUTHERAN PARISH
Worship Service
9:15 a.m. Our Redeemer’s, Watrous
July and August
***
WATROUS BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Doug Gregory
201 - 2nd Ave. W.
Phone 946-2996 - Watrous
Worship Service ............. 11 a.m.
***
WATROUS-YOUNG UNITED CHURCHES
502 Main St.
The Rev. Deborah Smith
946-3592
Sunday Worship
10 a.m............................ Watrous
***
WATROUS PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
709 Main St.,Watrous
Pastor Vernon Allen
Service Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Bible Study Wed. 7:30 p.m.
— ALL MAKES —
BAGS, BELTS, MOTORS
PARTS AND SERVICE
LORNE & LES JONES
— 946-3991 — 26tfc
NOT FINDING THE BUSINESS
you are looking for? Check Services in the classifieds. Wanting to
put your business in the public’s
eye? Place an ad in the classifieds. Phone: 306-946-3343, fax:
306-946-2026, email: watrous.
[email protected].
*Veterinarian
WATROUS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
707-4th Ave. E., Watrous across
from Melron Services. Dr. Allison
Bartel, 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./17-24c
*Weddings
WHY NOT FLOWERS Design
Studio, Watrous, 946-4056.
Complete RENTAL line of silk
wedding items. Consultations by
appointment. Shirley Meltsner,
946-4056./18-48c
THE WATROUS MANITOU offers wedding stationery by Sunset. Napkins, placecards, bookmarks, thank you cards. Email:
[email protected],
phone: 306-946-3343, fax: 306946-2026.
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Coming Events
AUGUST
- DANCELAND, MANITOU
Beach offers entertainment
for: Aug. 7 - Ladyhawke,
Saskatoon; Aug. 8 - Black
Diamond Country, Wishart;
Aug. 14 and 15 - The Emeralds, Edmonton, Alta.; Aug.
21 - Neon Blue, Davidson;
Aug. 22 - Country Sunshine
with Johnny Bear. Buffet - 6
to 7:30 p.m. Dance - 8 p.m.
to midnight. Phone 946-2743
or 1-800-267-5037 for reservations. www.danceland.ca
/26tfc
- HALIBURTON SCHOOL
District 100th Celebration,
Sun., Aug. 9, 1 to 4 p.m.
slo-pitch and games, 1 to 4
p.m. food booth, 5 p.m. unveiling of Haliburton Century
Marker, 5:30 to 7 p.m. potluck supper. Meat supplied,
please bring salad or dessert,
7 to 8 p.m. musical entertainment. Please extend invitation to family and friends.
Bring lawn chairs. RSVP to:
Jack Robson 306-364-2002,
Arlene Ewen 306-364-4709,
Terry Lynch [email protected]
/28-1c
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BALL CHAMPS
Croshaw scored three runs
for the Royals. This proved
to be a pivotal game, as
undefeated teams secured
home field advantage in
the championship round
and a more advantageous
Sunday game schedule.
Despite a 3 and 0 record in the round-robin,
the Royals would need a
victory over Hudson Bay
in their final round-robin
game or face elimination.
It was still possible for
three teams to finish at 3
and 1 and a complex tie
breaking formula would
leave the home-town team
on the outside looking in.
The Royals won the
toss and took the field as
home team. A quick start
by Hudson Bay saw them
score three runs in the
first inning. The Watrous
hitters stepped up over
the first two innings and
scored their first 10 batters without any outs (the
maximum is five runs
scored per inning). In the
first inning, excellent base
running saw a passed ball
- ball four to Alexa Westby
score Morgan from third
and a speedy Jensen from
second and then Alexa ad-
- KID’S FAIR IS BACK AUG.
11 to 13! If you are age 4
to Gr. 6, come join us for
games, giggles, worship,
crafts and snacks each
morning 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Come see old friends and
meet new ones. Watch for
the tent across from Memorial Park (beside the United
Church). Register 9:15 a.m.
Aug. 11. We would love to
see you there! Watrous and
Area Ministerial./26-4c
Centre every Saturday until
Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to noon.
In case of bad weather, we
will be indoors at the Senior
Centre./19-17c
- WATROUS SWIMMING
Pool bingo dates: Aug. 11,
Sept. 8, Oct. 13. Watrous
Civic Centre. Doors open
6 p.m. Bingo starts 7 p.m.
Cash
prizes.
Everyone
welcome./26tfc
- ARCTIC SNOW CONES AT
Manitou Beach Saturdays
and Sundays all summer
long at the main beach./2310c
- MANITOU BEACH RECREATION Board sponsored
cash bingos, every Thursday
night for the summer. Bingo
7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.
Manitou Beach Community
Hall./16-17c
GARAGE SALES
- GARAGE SALE, 210 8TH
Ave. E., Watrous, Fri., Aug.
7, 5 to 8 p.m., Sat., Aug.
8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of
baby/kids stuff, stroller/carseat combo, household and
more./28-1p
- FARMER’S MARKET IS
back for another season
beside the Watrous Civic
- GARAGE SALE, SAT.,
AUG. 8 at 211 13th Ave. E.,
Watrous, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m./281c
vanced all the way to third
base on the same play.
In the second, singles by
Hayli, Holly McGrath and
Alexa Koupantsis, a double
by Emily Koshinsky, and a
long ball by Kassidy McKay hit well over the centre fielder highlighted the
hit parade. Pitchers Jensen
and Morgan settled down
over the next three innings
and struck out eight of a
possible nine outs to seal
an 11 to 3 Royal victory.
Sunday’s quarter final
saw Watrous face the
Prince Albert Adfo Aces,
who finished second in the
other pool. Watrous pitchers Jensen, Hayli, and
Alexa Westby had strong
outings as they struck out
12 P.A. batters out of the
15 possible outs over five
innings in a 15 to 1 Royal
victory. Highlights of the
game were 11 different
Royals scored runs, Morgan Amendt drilled two
shots to left, Hayli Riach’s
head first slide on a two out
delayed steal of home in
the first, and hard hit balls
throughout the line-up.
In the provincial final,
Watrous faced Plenty/Dodsland who disposed Southey in the other quarter
final. A packed house witnessed some excellent fast-
paced action as the seven
inning affair took just one
hour and 10 minutes to
play. The home town crowd
was a definite advantage
and much appreciated.
Jensen Lewis started
on the mound for Watrous
and quickly struck out the
first two batters she faced.
Plenty/Dodsland managed
a single but right fielder
Hannah Thoner battled the
sun and caught a fly ball on
the foul line to end the inning. In their half of the
first, Watrous struck for
two runs as Hannah lined
a single up the middle,
Jensen crushed a triple to
the left field gap and Alexa
Westby’s hard single up the
middle scored the second
run to put Watrous up 2 to
0 after one.
Defence was the name
of the game for Watrous as
the hard throwing Watrous
pitchers Jensen and Morgan Amendt struck out
nine batters and only allowed two walks over
seven innings. They were
aided by great defensive
plays from second baseman Holly McGrath who
threw out two runners at
first base in the second inning; first baseman Maddy
Croshaw caught three fly
balls; shortstop Morgan
Are you looking for an attractive,
well-placed position
for your display advertising?
AL-ANON meets every
Thurs. 8 pm, Wat. Elem.
School, staff room (east
door). Ph. 963-2662, 9462466; Young 259-4941,
257-3978./26tfc
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous
meetings: Watrous, every
Thurs., 8 pm. (946-2466);
Simpson, Mon., 8 pm.
(963-2662)./2-48p
WAT R O U S K I N E T T E
CLUB meets first Tuesday
of each month - September to June. Interested
in joining or for more info
contact Amy Arthur 9462033./26tfc
WAT R O U S K I N S M E N
CLUB meets every 2nd
and 4th Thursday of each
month (except July and
August) at the Kinsmen
Club Room in the Watrous arena. For more info
contact Jonathan Stratton
946-2084./38-48p
WATROUS ROTARY CLUB
meets every Tuesday, 7:00
am, Sam’s Steakhouse,
Manitou Beach./26tfc
Amendt tracked down
another two flies; excellent catching by first year
player Emily Koshinsky
and with two out and one
on in the sixth, third baseman Hayli Riach raced
in to field a soft grounder
and threw a rocket to first
to get a speedy runner and
quash any rally hopes for
the visitors.
A bunt single by Hannah
in the fourth, followed by a
single by Morgan, a walk
to Jensen and another single by Alexa Westby yielded another two runs for
the Royals. Score after six
complete, 4 to 0 Watrous.
Jensen Lewis faced the
top of the Plenty/Dodsland
order in the top of the seventh inning. A tough hop
yielded a leadoff runner,
followed by a walk and a
couple passed balls quickly had the visitors closing
the gap at 4 to 2. Shortstop
Morgan tracked down a fly
behind second base for the
first out and another fly
ball to Kassidy McKay in
center field had two away.
Facing a full count on the
next batter, Jensen fired a
strike down the middle of
the plate for the third out
and the championship.
WATROUS PHARMACY
Phone 946-3311 (after hours: 946-2836)
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10 am - 12 pm & 1 - 4 pm
- WATROUS & AREA ARTS
Council presents paintings
by the winners of the May
2009 Juried Art Show: Sharon Dunbar, Frank Wilson and
Toni Ambrose at Watrous
Library for the month of
August./28-4c
Community
meetings
946-3343
[email protected]
Enter to Win
Manitou Beach Golf Club
9 hole green fee
10 weekly draws to be made through the
summer. The previous 3 week’s winners:
Lorna Kirton, Lonnie Wilcox,
Pat Isherwood-Thomas
THE WATROUS MANITOU
Resident riding the wave
of his childhood dream
By Daniel Bushman
TWM
Exploring new lands was not uncommon for curious
folks hundreds of years ago as the likes of Christopher
Columbus and Leif Ericson voyaged out from Europe
to discover new areas. While Canada has since been
discovered and technology has advanced incredibly,
many sailors still enjoy launching from the shores of
Manitou Beach.
About 15 years ago, one of those adventurers was
Watrous resident Grant Conlin who hit the waves in a
catamaran bought to begin a sport he long admired.
While Conlin has since traded his
catamaran for a different boat, his
passion still remains for the water
and his sailboat. “I was attracted to
it from childhood,” he said with a
smile. The then youngster would dive
into books and admire the sailboats,
thinking one day that could be him in
the picture on the boat.
Conlin grew up on a farm near
Rosetown so the only real large body
of water with easy access was a nearby slough. While he and his brother
sailed little homemade ships, once he
was older, the sailor purchased his first boat and has
not looked back since.
“I think it is quiet. It is never the same, one day it
can be cloudy, light winds, heavy winds . . . and it is
close to nature.”
However, getting involved in sailing and actually
having a sail boat can be a bit harder than a person
would think. Conlin said he bought one of his previous boats from San Diego and his latest, a 22-foot MacGregor, came all the way from Illinois.
“I like to try out different boats with different characteristics,” he added. The 22-footer - the one he has
now - has plenty of room for others to sail out to sea
with him, or in this case, Little Manitou Lake.
Conlin noted he first began sailing at Manitou Beach
when he took up the sport and has also dropped anchor
at Last Mountain Lake.
The experienced navigator said moderate winds up
to about 15 kilometres an hour mixed with a bit of sunshine are ideal conditions for him.
Once he gets the boat going out into the lake, he
checks the windex wind indicator at the top of the boat
to make sure it is moving into the wind, then tugs on
the ropes to open the sails.
The MacGregor contains a main sail and a jib,
which is also called a head sail. A furling jib aids with
the work, especially with just one person operating
the unit from the back of the boat. Once the sails are
up and the wind begins to push, the keel digs into the
water and cuts a path down the lake.
Conlin then uses the rudder to
steer the ship, while tacking left to
right to make progress down the
lake.
One thing a person can not do is
go directly into the wind when sailing. Conlin noted as a general rule, a
sailor would have to propel forward
on a 45˚ angle off to either side and
then tack down the lake. Once the
boat gets closer to shore or the person wants to go the other way, then
a hard turn of the rudder swings the
ship around.
As the boat gets turned around, people in the back
have to keep a keen eye on the boom, the base of the
main sail, which can whip around with the wind and
could hit them.
So far this year, Conlin said he has been out about
a dozen times, less than normal mainly because of the
colder weather early on in summer. Usually during
any given year, he likes to get on the water about two to
three dozen times.
And for a guy who has sailed 15 years, Conlin said his
most memorable memory is “taking my family out.”
Since the local resident first sailed the waters at
Manitou Beach, more and more enthusiasts and boats
are making their way into the waters, something that
Conlin welcomes with open arms.
“Manitou is a great lake for people to sail,” he said.
While he and his
brother sailed little
homemade ships,
once he was older,
the sailor purchased
his first boat and
has not looked
back since.
Anchor’s away!
With a twist of the rudder and a firm hand on
the rope, Grant Conlin is a one-man show on
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his 22-ft sailboat. He enjoys the peace and
quiet of the sport.
–– TWM/Daniel Bushman

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