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by Kevin Brautigamof The IndependentD e f i n i n g p r o v i n c i a l strengths was the message in last Wednesday’s provincial budget, says Biggar MLA Randy Weekes.

“It’s a very historic budget, a balanced budget, and this budget helps define the ‘Saskatchewan Advantage’ and builds on the quality of life and the sense of community the province has always had by creating the conditions for further economic growth and more opportunities in the future,” Weekes said shortly after the Legislative fanfare, February 23.

The ‘historic’ part is fulfi lling their commitment to education property tax.

“That certainly reduces the education portion to agriculture land in a considerable way, and to other property owners, as well,” Weekes explained. “We’ve reduced the Education Property Tax by 81 per cent on agriculture land since 2007 when we formed government.”

The mill rate will also be reduced from 7.08 to 3.91 on agriculture land.

Weekes added that this was all accomplished while increasing overall funding for school divisions by $36 million, and an increase to health care -- a $260 million increase over the previous fi scal year.

“We’re fulfilling our commitments and the need for more investment in education and in the health budget,” he added.

While property tax is a big piece, agriculture also sees an increase to its budget by $32 million.

“That will go to fully funding the business risk management programs: Crop Insurance, AgriStability and AgriInvest,” he said. “That reflects the increase in commodity prices as far as the rate Crop Insurance will go up. We recognize that there is probably going to be some fl ooding somewhere in the province this year. We’ll have money for those types of problems that may crop up.”

Lingenfelter’s insistence on taxing potash has Weekes a little puzzled.

“Right now, our royalty rates are the highest in the world

Lower taxes key to provincial strength: Weekes

for potash. They ’ r e a t 2 2 per cent, compare that to six per cent f o r t h e mine in New Brunswick and other places around the world. We’re already taxing the potash industry at high levels. It’s certainly an industry that we want to thrive -- there are a number of expansions taking place right now and new mines in the future. Certainly, the talk of the NDP raising the royalty rates, there is concern. We’ve assured the industry that nothing is going to take place.”

With billions of dollars worth of investment in expansion and new and existing mines, Weekes says they don’t want to chase growing potash development away from our province -- or for that matter, any other industry, he adds.

They’ve also put record amounts into income assistance, housing, disability services.

“We’ve always done that, and we certainly don’t get credit from the NDP for supporting people with disabilities and low income.”

Those initiatives will be made so as not to dampen investment, Weekes explained, adding that they’ve also cut small business taxes by 4.5 to 2 per cent, and increased personal exemption amounts. They’ll also continue to work on infrastructure, putting $556.2 million this year into highways, bringing total transportation spending to $2.2 billion over four years.

Going into an election, this budget is not so much about smart electioneering, but doing what’s right for the province.

“We are trying to address all the issues that are out there, and as we’ve said it’s going to take a lot of money eliminate the infrastructure deficit that we inherited, but we’re certainly working towards doing that.

“I hope that with this budget people will grant us another government, but that will be determined by the people this fall,” he concluded.

by Kevin Brautigamof The IndependentDoors have opened for one Biggar Central School student as she was one of 15 selected for a national scholarship.

Julianna Tan is still basking in the glow of having her post-secondary fu ture assured wi th the awarding of the W. Garfield Weston Loran Award Scholarship worth a staggering $75,000.

“It’s still overwhelming. I don’t think it’s really set in for any of us,” Julianna struggles for words that inadequately describe her sentiment and the glowing pride of her family. “It doesn’t feel like it’s real!

“This changes things -- big time!”

That $75,000 opens more options for Julianna, the prestigious Dalhousie University being one of them. Without the scholarship, she was p l a n n i n g o n p o s t -s e c o n d a r y s ch o o l i n g locally. At Nova Scotia’s Dalhousie, Julianna will be going into Medicine, u n d e r g r a d i n g i n Kinesiology.

The scholarship process has been a series of ever increas ing p la teaus.

Local student earns prestigious scholarship

Julianna learned she was a regional selectee shortly before Christmas and a scholarship worth a respectable $3,200. Se lected to move on nationally, Julianna fl ew to Toronto in February for interviews.

“Sunday we headed home and they were actually making calls on that day,” Julianna explained. “She left a message saying ‘I’ll call you tomorrow,’ and I was ‘Oh, no!’ I got the call during class on

my cell phone, and she was saying ‘I hope you understand there were lots of people there and everyone had so much potential and we can only pick a few.’ I was ready for her to say ‘No’, but she said ‘You are one of the few.’ I didn’t know what to say!”

A pleasant disbelief set in.

“Everything kind of froze. I stood there for the longest time!”

The W. Garfi eld Weston

Loran Award Scholarship, a d m i n i s t e r e d b y t h e C a n a d i a n M e r i t Scholarship Foundation, is designed to recognize outs tanding co l l ege -bound students who show a strong commitment to their fi elds of study and are interested in making positive contributions to their communities.

“She ’s one awesome s t u d e n t , ” e x p l a i n e d Natalie Chupik of Biggar Central School. “She’s

Randy Weekes

…see Scholarship, cont. pg 3

BCS teachers sporting BCS teachers sporting new look? Check out new look? Check out BCS news on Page 7!BCS news on Page 7!

Safely on the way . . . Tessa Bell snugs her fi ve month old, Haydyn Watson, last Thursday at a car seat clinic held by the Biggar Family Centre. Public Health Nurse,

Janelle Dobson, right, was on hand to make sure parents had the proper fi tting and the right seat for their cherished wee one. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

A slightly embarrassed Julianna Tan, right, looks on as BCS teacher, Natalie Chupik, explains just some of the accomplishments of the Grade 12 student. Julianna is the recent recipient of the W. Garfi eld Weston Loran Award Scholarship worth $75,000. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

2 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

TOWN OF BIGGAR, SASKATCHEWAN

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Biggar intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 01-632 known as The Zoning Bylaw.

INTENTThe proposed bylaw will:1. Rezone from C2 - Highway Commercial to R1 -- Residential District described below as affected lands.

AFFECTED LANDThe affected land to be rezoned in 1. is described as proposed Lot 4 Block 50 as shown on a Plan of Proposed Subdivision prepared by Altus Geomatics dated January 18, 2011 which forms part of this notice. This land is located on the North side of Eighth Avenue East in the 100 block as shown outlined in bold on the map forming part of this notice.

REASONThe reason for the amendment is to allow residential development on this land.

PUBLIC INSPECTIONAny person may inspect the bylaw at the Town Of ce in Biggar, Saskatchewan between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at a cost of $2.00.

PUBLIC HEARINGCouncil will hold a public hearing on the 7th day of April, A.D., 2011 at 8:00 p.m. in the Town of Biggar Council Chambers to hear any person or group who wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal of ce before the hearing.

Issued at Biggar, Saskatchewan this 21st day of March, A.D., 2011.Barb Barteski, Town Administrator

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Finance Minister Ken Krawetz last week tabled a balanced budget that im-proves government services, reduces the provincial debt and lowers taxes for individ-uals, families, homeowners, farmers and businesses.

Krawetz said the prov-ince’s growing economy has created “The Saskatchewan Advantage” and means Sas-katchewan’s budget will be unlike most others tabled across Canada this year.

“While other provinces are recording defi cits, we will post a surplus,” Krawetz said. “While others will

The Saskatchewan Advantage:

lower taxes, improved services, less debtstruggle to maintain pro-grams, we will improve our public services. While others will see their debt loads increase, we will re-duce our debt. This budget will continue to strengthen our economy and make life more affordable by reducing taxes.”

The 2011-12 Budget cuts taxes by almost $200 mil-lion, reduces debt by $325 million and improves public services, while still posting a surplus of $115 million and leaving just over $710 million in the government’s “rainy day account” -- the

Growth and Financial Se-curity Fund.

Revenue for 2011-12 is forecasted to be $10.79 bil-lion, up 8.5 per cent from last year’s budget while expense is expected to be $10.67 bil-lion, up 5.5 per cent from last year.

On a summary basis, that is, when all government operations are included, the budget surplus is expected to be $54.3 million.

As a result of this budget, most Saskatchewan fami-lies with dependent children will earn more tax-free in-come here than if they lived

anyplace else in Canada.Tax changes include the

following:• The basic and spousal exemption amounts are increased by $1,000, and the exemption amount for dependent children rises by $500 for each dependent child. The increase will raise the basic and spousal ex-emption amounts to $14,535 and the dependent child amount to $5,514 per child for the current year. To-gether, these measures will save taxpayers $60 million per year;• The small business tax

rate will be reduced from 4.5 per cent to 2 per cent begin-ning July 1, 2011 which will save small businesses an estimated $80 million per year; and• Education property taxes will be reduced by a total of $55.6 million in 2011. Sav-ings amount to $31.3 million on farm land, $18.7 million for residential property and $5.6 million for commercial property.

“These income tax chang-es, together with the previ-ous reductions introduced by our government, mean that a family of four earning $50,000 combined income will save $2,447 in income taxes this year,” Krawetz said. “It also means another 22,000 people coming off the tax rolls. In four years, we have eliminated provincial income tax for 114,000 Sas-katchewan people.”

Krawetz said the govern-ment will pay down the General Revenue Fund debt by $325 million this year, bringing the debt down to $3.81 billion -- the lowest level since 1987-88.

“That’s a reduction of $3 billion, or 44 per cent, since our government took of-fice,” Krawetz said. “Debt reduction is not just a lofty accounting principle. It means lower interest costs and more money to pay for important government ser-vices in Saskatchewan.”

On the spending side, the Budget makes a number of investments, including:• $216.8 million in revenue sharing with municipalities, meeting the commitment to provide them with one full point of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST);• $250 million more for Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) base funding, a 9.7 per cent increase;• $12.6 million or 11.5 per cent more for the Saskatche-wan Cancer Agency to allow for a doubling of bone mar-row transplants, additional colorectal screening and more cancer treatments;• $5 million for a new emer-gency helicopter air ambu-lance service;• $34 million more across

government on a Chil-dren and Youth Agenda to improve child welfare, education and health care through a more integrated approach;• $24.6 million to post-sec-ondary institutions through Advanced Education to al-low them to hold tuition increases to an average of three per cent;• $556.2 million in the Highways budget, including more than $400 million for capital spending and main-tenance work;• $19.9 million for new capital projects in Educa-tion, including $13.9 million for school capital, $4 million for school based child care capital and $2 million for Pre-kindergarten capital funding. This is in addition to the $60 million in school capital announced at the Third Quarter of 2010-11;• $1.7 million for two new housing initiatives to create more affordable housing in Saskatchewan. This is on top of $33.9 million an-nounced earlier this month which will go toward renova-tion of existing government assisted housing and to support the development of new housing, as well as $1.5 million for Habitat for Humanity;• $167.2 million across gov-ernment for First Nations and Métis programming, an overall increase of $13.1 million;• $320.8 million to fully fund farm income stabiliza-tion programs; and• $13.2 million extra for policing services, an 8.5 per cent increase, including $5.2 million to complete the gov-ernment’s commitment to hire 120 police offi cers over four years.

“Saskatchewan’s economy is expected to lead the na-tion this year,” Krawetz said. “Our government’s goal is to build on that momentum and ensure all Saskatch-ewan people share in the benefi ts.

“Lower taxes. A better quality of life. Balanced budget and reduced debt. That’s the Saskatchewan Advantage.”

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RM of Biggar council minute highlightsRM of Biggar council minute highlightsThe regular meeting of the RM of Biggar No. 347 was held February 15 at the municipal office at 9 a.m. Attending were Reeve Louise Singer, C o u n c i l l o r s B r i a n Fick (Division 1), Kent Dubreuil (Division 3), Calvin Poletz (Division 4), Fred Hydomako (Division 5), and Brad Heather (Division 6).T h e f o l l o w i n g a r e

some highlights of the meeting.Council agreed that the

accounts for payment be approved and that a list of the cheques in the amount of $35,395.67 and month end payroll in the amount of $9,141.46 be annexed to and form a part of these minutes.

Council agreed that the Rural Municipality o f B i g g a r N o . 3 4 7 apply to the Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing to be designated an eligible assistance area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP), which provides f inancial assistance for restoring essential services and property as a result of substantial damages caused by excessive rainfall in July, 2010.

Council agreed that t h e t w o a p p o i n t e d

voting delegates to the Annual Convent ion of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities to be held on March 7-10, be Calvin Poletz and Kent Dubreuil.

Council agreed that council appoint Fred Hydomako as the delegate to the Annual SMHI Meeting to be held on March 8 in Saskatoon.

Council agreed that counci l approve the development permit from Rod Taylor for a concrete plant at SW 32-35-15-W3.

Council agreed that council pay the West Central Government Committee membership fee of $220.50, based on the 2006 census population of 882 at $0.25/person.

Council agreed that council set the next meeting date for Tuesday, March 15, 2011 as the normal meeting date conflicts with the 2011 SARM Convention in Saskatoon.

Council agreed that council appoint Brad H e a t h e r a n d K e n t Dubreuil, as an alternate, t o the Highway 51 rebuilding committee. As well, administration will be volunteered by Adrienne Urban.• Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

Arelee cra f t ar t i s t , Karen Pashovitz from Prairie Fire Alpacas successfully passing the jury process conducted by the Saskatchewan Craft Council (SCC) recently.

As a result, she has received the coveted “ Ju r i e d M a r k e t i n g Member” status.

Pashovitz raises alpacas, and harvests the wool for alpaca shawls, socks, toques, barrettes, mitt and scarves which are made in collaboration with a number of local knitters. The alpaca wool is also used to make felted wall hangings.

“Craft artists, who are

Arelee craft artist recognizedjuried, have samples of their work evaluated by experienced professional craft artists working in the same media,” said Chris Jones, member services coordinator for the SCC. “There are detailed and written criteria that the work is judged against -- ranging from aesthetic appeal to the quality of the workmanship.”

It was a tough exam, and Pashovitz passed with fl ying colours, said Jones.

“What we are looking in our jury process is hand made products that do more than keep you

warm,” said Jones. “This knitted work transcends s i m p l e f u n c t i o n a l clothing accessories and becomes wearable art. The coarse fibres are used for beautiful felted rugs or wall hangings or can be cut out for insoles -- making sure that every thing except the “hummm” and the spit is used.

“What is especially interesting about Karen’s work is that she raises the alpacas herself. It’s relatively rare these days for an artist to be raising her own raw material rather than buying it. It speaks to her commitment

to excellence -- that she wants control over the entire process to ensure that nothing but the best goes into her work.”

The SCC is a Cultural I n d u s t r i e s S e r v i c e Organization with the mandate of promoting excellence in craft. With over 400 members, it operates four major craft markets in Saskatchewan as well the Traditions Handcraft Gallery in Regina and the Affi nity Gallery in Saskatoon. The SCC also organizes tour ing exhib i t ions and other educational opportunities.

…Student Scholarship, cont. from front page

the one that you want e v e r y b o d y l i k e i n your class. She’s very dedicated, very hard working.”

Julianna is Student Representative Council president, involved in sports -- all aspects of student life at BCS.

“ S h e ’ s n o t a f r a i d about doing something different to show her school spirit in many ways, like today,” Natalie gestures at the slightly embarrassing, really quite comical getup Julianna is sporting, al l part of a school Telemiracle fund raising effort. “If anything, she

goes out there and gives her all and gets the kids excited.”

Julianna adds that she’s received as much as she’s given.

“A lot of it goes to the school. It opened it all up to me -- being on SRC, having an opportunity to be in sports. All the situations that were open to put me in this position. The school is a big part.

“I’m definitely going to miss it because it is a part of you, you grow up and it makes you who you are, but I am really excited to move on and start a new chapter.”

Piano Man . . . Alric Massie is almost lost amidst the baby grand during the Biggar Music Festival’s Performers Concert at the Majestic Theatre, March 18. A list of the Music Festival winners starts on Page 12. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Dead funny . . . New Creation Community Players Terry Epp tucks his dead uncle’s hand in, played by Kyle McCarty as Kathy Epp looks on during a rehearsal. The NCCP musical ran this past weekend, and was a

hilarious tale of a dead man wheeled about for one fi nal taste of fun and life in Monte Carlo. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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by Alex Wilner, Fellow, Macdon-ald-Laurier InstituteTwo weeks ago, Canadians fi -

nally closed the book on the To-ronto 18. Shareef Abdelhaleem, the last member of the home-grown cell to be sentenced, was given the stiffest possible pun-ishment: life imprisonment.Of the 14 Canadians recently

convicted of terrorism offenses, four were sentenced to life and another four to prison terms of 10 years or more. With our courts sending a clear message that anyone thinking about fa-cilitating terrorism in this coun-try should expect to pay a heavy price, Canadians are joining oth-er countries in rejecting the too-fashionable idea that deterrence doesn’t work against terrorists.It was only last month, for ex-

ample, that the U.S. military unveiled a new strategy, the fi rst such review in seven years, in which the Pentagon began to take deterrence seriously again.Can’t talk to a fanaticOnce the cornerstone of Ameri-

can foreign policy, deterrence theory fell on hard times after 9/11 seemed to substantiate claims that terrorists were unde-terrable. You couldn’t have a ra-

tional dialogue, it was reasoned, with a suicidal fanatic. Only fi ve years ago, U.S. President George W. Bush concluded that “unlike the Soviet Union, the terrorist enemies we face today . . . cannot be deterred.”The new U.S strategy says de-

terring terrorism is both possible and necessary, and calls for a “whole-of-nation deterrence ap-proach” that uses military, eco-nomic, and diplomatic tools.The return of deterrence as a

strategic option is welcome and provides Canada with lessons for its own counterterrorism strategy. Applying them, how-ever, will require fresh thinking, a novel framework, and innova-tions in three areas: deterrence by punishment, by denial, and by de-legitimization.The essence of deterrence is

simple: persuade an adversary that the costs of taking an action outweigh its anticipated ben-efi ts. During the Cold War, for example, the threat of nuclear punishment – that is, retaliation – restrained state behaviour.But deterring terrorism will

require a different approach, one not reliant on retaliation, because terrorists typically lack

a “return address” against which we might carry out such threats. Al Qaeda’s very statelessness, for instance, protects it from punish-ment.One approach is to threaten

state sponsors of terrorism to compel them to rein in their ter-rorist protégés. We’ve tried this before with some limited success. And when terrorists acquire state-like attributes – as in the cases of Hezbollah and Hamas – we might be able to threaten them directly. Otherwise, when states don’t control the territory upon which terrorists operate – as is the case with al-shabaab in Somalia – or when terrorists are truly transnational, threatening states will offer little deterrent benefi t.In such cases, threats of retalia-

tion might be levied against indi-vidual terrorist leaders instead. Most leaders, however willing they are to send others to their deaths, are quite keen to survive personally. The threat of cap-ture or elimination can dimin-ish their desire to participate in and organize political violence, thus indirectly but effectively deterring even those members of the group who seek martyrdom.

And, in the case of homegrown terrorism, stiff sentences like those handed down in Canada may well deter future would-be organizers of atrocities by clearly demonstrating both the risk and costs of getting caught.Denial of opportunity prima-ry weaponEffective deterrence of terror-

ism also requires the use of a second strategy: denial of op-portunities. Like everyone else, terrorists do measure the costs and benefi ts of any given course of action and, while they may re-gard their own death as a trivial cost or even a benefi t conferring admission to paradise, diminish-ing the probability of an opera-tion’s success without changing the costs makes it less attractive. To put it bluntly, a terrorist who thinks he is likely to miss his tar-get is less likely to blow himself up.In deterring terrorism, denial

should be our primary weapon. By denying terrorists access to targets, introducing uncertainty into terrorism planning, and mitigating the consequences of attacks, we reduce the at-tractiveness of expending time, money and recruits in any given

terrorist operation.De-legitimization offers a third

way to deter terrorism. It is easy to focus too much on material fac-tors and overlook psychological and social ones. But community approval is a major motive for terrorists. Therefore, effectively challenging the ideologies used to promote violence raises the costs of participating in terrorism. Al Qaeda’s use of suicide bombers, for example, is legitimized by relying on religious decrees that justify the taking of one’s own life. But suicide is a blasphemous act, rejected by a vast majority of Muslims. Strengthening opin-ions that contradict al Qaeda’s justifi cation for suicide terrorism might deter some individuals from taking part.Deterrence theory has a lot to

offer global counterterrorism efforts, including right here in Canada. Approached the right way, terrorism can and should be deterred.Alex Wilner, a Fellow with the

Macdonald-Laurier Institute and the ETH Zurich, won the Amos Perlmutter Prize for his article on deterring terrorism, recently published in the Journal of Strategic Studies.

By the time this column appears in print, Canadians, will in all likelihood, be headed toward a federal election.

Now the moaning and groaning will begin. We don’t want an election. We have better things to do with our time. We don’t want politicians bothering us. And so on, and so on.

It’s true we have had to endure a federal election call approximately every two years for the last while. But, the fact is as long as Canadians choose to elect minority governments we will be going to the polls every two years. Minority governments do not last any longer than that.

Before we start rolling our eyes and complaining about the money, the endless diatribes from those who are willing enough to let their name stand on the ballot, we need to stop and think about a few things.

Would you rather live in Libya -- a country that has been ruled by a dictator for years? As have many countries in the Middle East. Keep in mind these people are not allowed to vote. They have no local representatives in the national government. They have no ear accessible to have their issues heard. They have no rights and freedoms. They live in fear daily and, as we have witnessed from various news reports, they are killed by their very own countrymen and leaders.

Canadians have choices. They have the freedom to listen to the political parties and then they have the freedom to choose which one they would like to govern them. They have the freedom to attend public meetings and meet the candidates. They have the freedom to talk amongst their friends about their thoughts. They have the freedom to register as a voter and on voting day they pick up their ballot and choose for themselves (with no pressure or repercussions). There is no intimidation at the ballot box. No one is standing at the doorway with a gun telling you which way to vote.

This is democracy. Democracy, which Canadians, think is their right (and it is). So, before we just shrug our shoulders and bemoan the fact we are allowed to vote, we should celebrate the fact we are allowed to vote.

It is a freedom and privilege. Let’s make use of it. Listen to the candidates. Then choose. Make sure you vote. That’s the most important thing.

P.H.

Be thankful we live in a democracy

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A Sure Signby Evaleen Stein

When you see upon the walk

circles newly made of chalk,

And around them all the day

little boys in eager playrolling marbles, agates

fi ne,sanded, polished, red as

wine,marbles crystal as the

dew,Each with rainbows

twisted through,marbles gay in painted

clay,Flashing, twinkling in

your way,Then the walk has

blossomed so,surely every one must

knowone need wonder who

has heardrobin, wren, or Peter-

bird;sure the sign as song or

wing, It is spring!

It looks like spring is fi nally here. Hopefully. Because if you live on the Prairies the only time you can say that is on a warm July day when you are sitting by the lake trying to cool off. It has been known to snow on July 1.

Putting that thought aside, it does look like

spring has arrived (March 17). Temps are warmers and snow is melting. Of the four seasons, spring is the most anticipated. It brings with it a season fi lled with hope, promises, new beginnings. Sure, we mark the passing of the other seasons but none is welcomed with such enthusiasm or open arms as spring.

The vernal equinox occurs around March 20 and there are all kinds of scientifi c explanations surrounding the Earth’s axis the only thing anyone cares about is the snow is melting and temperatures are rising. And the potholes come out.

There are other harbingers of springtime – rubber boots come out of the closet, skipping ropes appear, bikers and walkers are out and about, winter coats are put away, plants start blooming, golfers dig out their clubs – everyone’s step is a bit springier and moods improve dramatically.

As school children you could always tell when spring arrived. We would take our skipping ropes to school, our baseball gloves and our

bag of marbles. Oh yes, our textbooks too. Does anyone play marbles anymore? There were crocks, and steelies, clear ones and coloured ones. If memory serves me right you could trade fi ve small marbles for a crock. And, the skipping games, double dutch and lots more I can’t seem to remember.

Baseball gloves were part of the wardrobe. Prairie kids never went anywhere without one. You learned the game at school during recess and noon hours. I remember going to 4-H meetings and the highlight was playing a game of scrub, 500 or whatever after the meeting.

Spring is a season of hope but it is much more than that. It’s a time to break out of the house after winter. It does improve one’s mood. It’s a time to look to the future. To plan the rest of the year. Perhaps it is somewhat due to our agricultural background – when farmers plan the crops for the year. In lots of ways it is part of our culture.

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I’m sure glad that’s overby Bob Mason

“Was it ever something to go out and slouch around the yard a bit instead of standing to attention all the time.”

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

Most of us are glad when any unpleasant job is done with. Maybe this is a kind of natural thing, because we all have to take the bad with the good. Anyway, just the tension of doing something is what keeps us from going crazy.

The way Y.T. sees it, part of this problem (if we can call it a problem) is that many of these things we feel we have to do are unpleasant, compared to the nicer ones that we all wait for.

Actually, the feeling of satisfaction that follows having completed any job, should be enough.

Heck, even when we were kids (some time ago), getting away from the school routine during summer holidays, almost seemed like Heaven to us (and we liked school). But boy, were we ever glad to get out. No more room-confi ned classes til fall. Time to go boating or swimming at the pasture slough or go wandering along the river hills. Time to be with our older folks as they applied themselves to the farm life that was so interesting to young uns. Time to live our own young lives.

We didn’t have any worries then, and maybe it was by far, the best part of our lives, but were we ever glad to get back to school again.

In his youth, Y.T. suffered (if suffered is the right word) from a form of epilepsy that threatened to ball up the rest of his life, then suddenly it disappeared.

I’m still thankful that that time was over.

Young Y.T. could mix with people again without

the (ahem) derogation (some word) of being called kind of odd.

Most Canadians don’t have much use for a discriminating outlook anymore, but try lying on the fl oor a few times foaming at the mouth and you’ll fi nd out what people think.

We did have a few years there though, when things were kind of good. Honestly I don’t think that as young fellows, we really knew what success was. But we did have a fi ne home and a loving family.

About 1929, The Great Depression came along but we hardly realized that we were in one, because our folks shielded us from its ravages by absorbing most of its abuse themselves.

As we grew older we formed the opinion that “working around the farm” was just part of life. But when we realized how much it had affected our folks and our neighbours, we were sure glad when it was over. Now to do something.

Like many another family, ours lost a lot during those bad years. Our Dad, who had homesteaded in Great Bend in the early years, threw in the towel, packed up his family and moved away, and although we had a couple more not-so-nice years, juices improved and good crops came again. Our boyhood was over,

but I’m still not so sure we celebrated that The Depression was, because Canada declared war on Germany in 1939.

War or not, we held back a little, Y.T. rode his old saddlehorse up across the river to see our old home, and on the return trip got caught in a terrible rain storm. We slept outside under some trees and followed grassy road allowances to dodge

the mud, got soaked clear through and lost most of the skin on the inside of my legs, but was I ever glad as we rode up the home land and that trip was over with.

I’d like to write “sorry about that” and keep on scrawling my usual misinformed stuff, but things don’t always turn out the way we want them to.

We worked around home for a couple of years, often hauling in good crops, and having some good sociable times. But eventually, we found ourselves in the Canadian Armed Forces, marching up and down parade squares, doing left and right turns and all that confusing stuff in preparation to meet our so-called terrible enemy.

I suppose maybe a self-appointed patriot shouldn’t feel this way, but after doing the high class bidding of superior ranking types for a few years, were we ever happy when they called W.W.II off (on my birthday) in 1945, and we went home to go our own way and do our own thing.

Was it ever something to go out and slouch around

the yard a bit instead of standing to attention all the time.

I forget exactly what year it was that a cow kicked me and broke my left leg. The doctor, before leaving on a holiday, advised me to go to bed for three weeks while the bones set, and that’s just what I did. I lay on my back in bed for three weeks. Boy was Y.T. ever glad when that time was over.

Later, just about the time that Y.T. was getting settled as a farmer-friendly man, a polio bug came along, tossed a monkey wrench into the gears of all the plans. We had made and threw me for a 10-yard loss. And for a few years after that Y.T. sure wasn’t very active.

It took some time there to get my strength back and get going again. My family stuck with me even though the doctors said I’d never work again (ha! I’ve been working ever since) but was Y.T. ever glad when those years were past.

Boy, did Yours Truly feel good. For far too long, we were going to take a short cut through a life that almost seemed complete. From our boyhood times when we dreaded the big

woodpile that had to be split, right up to those big farm fi elds that we thought we would never fi nish sowing, there have been challenges to do something, but we were always glad when they were over.

In our lifetime, most of us travel miles and miles across country to see or do something, and we are always a little pleased when we fi nally get there.

Droughts, storms and all sorts of things come and go. It seems we spend our whole lives waiting for things to be over, and now we’re 91.

See from this battered caravansaries

whose portals are alternate night and day

How Sultan after Sultan with his pomp

Has bided his destined time -- and went his way.

Strange is it not, of all the myriad who

Before us have pass the gates of darkness

There is not one who returns to tell us of the good which, to discover we must travel too.

Omar Khayyam

Not quite out . . . The annual Biggar Glassic went off without a hitch last Friday and Saturday as local hockey players strapped ‘em on for a bit of fun and to raise much needed cash for the Jubilee Stadium. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Rose Bowl winners . . . Liam Hammond and Katja Meszaros were this year’s Biggar Music Festival Rose Bowl winners. Liam won the Rose Bowl and Meszaros Chiropractic Clinic Award for instrumental while Katja was the Rose Bowl’s Prairie Malt and the Lionel A Jones scholarship winner for vocal and piano. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Outta this world! . . . The BCS 2000 Grade 6 class is “Out Of This World!” There has been a lot of traffi c outside of the Grade 6 classroom, with visitors coming to see the fantastic Solar System projects that are on display! Thank you to the parents that helped out with them. They will be on display during Author’s Showcase in a few weeks, and a few of them will be making a guest appearance at the Day Care! (Submitted Photos)

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MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

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A draw will be conduced from those making deposits to determine the lot selection order as a number of individuals have inquired about the lots.

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by Kennedy KeithHello again everyone!

Hope you all enjoyed your week.

Wrapping up from last week, I would just like to announce our 2011 Mr. Irresistible, Dalton Hoop-er! It seems like those Grade 10’s really have the charms as both Mr. and Ms. Irresistible were Grade 10 students this year!

To move on to this week, we started off Monday with Term Awards! Made my Monday pretty enjoy-able! After honouring all of our Term winners the Telemiracle events be-gan. Mr. Larson bit the bullet and went first. Mrs. J shaved off his eyebrows, so he might be getting a few weird looks when he is downtown for the next little while! Then the hot pepper eating contest began with our faithful contestants Mr. Jackson, Matt Rog-ers, Daniel Markewich and Arlen Muc. The fi rst

to go out was Arlen and close behind was Mr. Jackson. Then there was a battle for the win be-tween Matt and Daniel. Mat was going strong as he scarfed down num-ber 16, but Daniel took the win with 17! Next, the senior boys were lin-ing up to get pies thrown in their faces! Even Mr. Schmeiser was thrilled to join in on the fun. Mr. Wright was up there to give his boys moral sup-port, but the entire gym was taken by surprise when Jeremy came outta no where and shoved a pie in his coach’s face! Priceless! haha! Last but not least Jeremy and Dy-lan Brandt went Jershey Shore with nice orange tans and the Senior Girls basketball team modelled their fashion sense af-ter being provided with make-up and clothing by the Senior Boys!

Thanks again everyone for participating and sup-porting Telemiracle!

In other school news t h i s w e e k , Pa r e n t /Teacher Interviews were held Tuesday night and Wednesday morning so students enjoyed a nice day off to shorten up our week! For sports I’d like to start by congratulating both senior basketball teams on a great sea-son of playing! The girls traveled all the way to Shaunavon for Regionals last Friday and played their hearts out to fi nish and win third place over all! Great job girls and way to finish off your season! The boys traveled to Caronport for their Re-gional the same weekend and played hard as well to come out in forth! Way to go Boys! The school and coaches couldn’t be more happy with our teams!

Badminton practices have continued this week and they are traveling to Wilkie on Friday so we wish you the best of luck! That’s all for this week;

enjoy the nice weather and let’s hope hope last Tuesday was our last blast of winter!

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by Kevin HurshRarely has there been so much optimism about the future of primary agriculture. But there are those who still wave a caution fl ag and it’s important to consider their point of view.At the present time,

whether you’re a grain or livestock producer, there’s money to be made. It’s one of those rare times when every sector of agriculture is receiving profi table prices from the marketplace.This fi ts well with the

theory of an increasing worldwide population and the growing demand for food. It’s comforting to believe that as farmers we can just continue to do what we’re doing and watch the returns roll in. But is this view naïve?China and India fi gure

prominently into the discussion. Although China has received a lot of attention over many years, India has become a huge market for Saskatchewan, particularly for our pulse crops -- peas and lentils.That’s the reason for

the just-concluded Saskatchewan trade mission to India. One of the people involved in that trip was Saskatoon agriculture consultant Al Scholz. Scholz worked extensively in India back in the early 90s. He says the economic progress since that time has been dramatic.

India and China are growing marketsThe economy of China

is roughly four times larger than India’s. And India is a poorer country. The Gross Domestic Product per capita is a little over $1,000 in India, as compared to about $3,700 in China.But many

a n a l y s t s are betting on India to surpass China in the years ahead and they give two main reasons -- demographics and the political system.China’s one-child policy

curbed population growth, but it’s going to mean a high dependency ratio. In other words, in 10 to 20 years time, there will be a high proportion of retired citizens being supported by a relatively small number of working-age people.India won’t have that

problem. They have lots of people in the younger age categories.We may decry the

lack of human rights in China, but strong government control has them on a path of incredible economic growth. By comparison, India is a democracy, so there are limits to what government can dictate.Over time, many

analysts believe that having a stronger private sector in India will allow that country to grow

more rapidly than the central-planning model employed within China.The growth of these

emerging economic titans is one of the key reasons for believing in a bright

future for agriculture. They have an i n c r e a s i n g appetite for pulse crops, canola, wheat and even meat products that we can sell them.W h i l e

he recognizes the opportunities, Al Scholz is among those who

believe that commodity agriculture will remain a tough business most years. He describes it as a race to the bottom as exporting nations around the world compete on price to supply similar products.While everyone

recognizes the potential growth in world food demand, there is also a great deal of underutilized productive capacity in the Former Soviet Union and in Africa. Higher commodity prices will encourage production from these regions.There’s also a great

deal of food that goes to waste. Up to 50 per cent of all food production in India is lost to spoilage, insects and rodents. That will never be entirely eliminated, but it can be reduced.To escape the

commodity business, Scholz says we need to pay more attention to what consumers are demanding. He points to companies like Wal-Mart and Safeway who have developed a “Sustainability Index” to give consumers some information about each product’s life cycle.For food, that index will

reach back to the farm. Farm managers that are prepared, and adapt to consumer demands for life cycle traceability, should be rewarded in the marketplace.Despite the allure of

growing markets in India and China, it’s prudent to continue exploring ways to differentiate our products.Kevin Hursh is a

consulting agrologist and farmer based in Saskatoon. He can be reached at kevin@hursh.ca.

by Calvin DanielsOne general rule-of-thumb over the years in agriculture is that when grain prices are high livestock prices tend to suffer, and of course vice versa.So the current situation

in farming is something of an anomaly.We have read and

heard a lot in recent months about the strong grain and oilseed prices. Farmers are facing a spring where the decision of what crops to grow are being based on soil moisture conditions and similar considerations rather than on the price of the crop. This spring most crop prices are good, if not excellent, so

Prices may hover at current levels

the likelihood of good returns if an average crop are harvested are there for just about every cereal, oilseed and pulse crop normally grown.At the same time beef

cattle prices have been moving steadily up in recent months as well.Feeder cattle prices

are strong, bull prices, like those at the recent Regina Bull Sale are up over last year, and even cull cow and bull prices have jumped. Cull bull prices were

recently at the $90 per cwt level, putting a 2,000-pound bull at $1,800, which was what fresh yearling bulls were trading at a year-ago at many sales. The potential

to sell an old bull which has benefi ted the farm for several seasons and get near what his r e p l a c e m e n t will cost speaks to the current market.Even pork

prices are strengthening. The sector which has been the weak sister of the farm scene for several years is rallying in the face of declining U.S. herds, and increased Chinese pork imports.The livestock side of

the equation is of course facing some additional input pressures from higher cost feedstuffs, but there is still reason for optimism which has not been present for several years.The question is why

all the arrows seem to be shooting upwards in terms of farm commodities at present.It would be nice to think

it’s a case where the world is recognizing the value of food, and willing to pay dollars which come closer to covering the farmer’s true cost-of-production.However, that is not

likely the reality of the

situation.Commodities tend to

trend with other commodi t i es , meaning simply when the overall market strengthens, all c o m m o d i t i e s follow. In terms of commodities oil prices are a leader, and

we have seen where oil prices are going since it is translating into signifi cantly higher pump prices.Commodities in general

are moving higher in reaction to the current political instability of the Middle East which could interrupt oil fl ow.Situations such as

the reactor threat in Japan also feed the higher commodity price trending.There is also the

continuing demand increase from the emerging economies, and massive populations of China and India.In the short term there

is little to suggest the reasons for better farm prices today will stay in play at least well into 2012, which is the best news for almost all farmers in a very long time.

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New HorizonsActivities

by Karen IttermanKaiser scores for the

evening of Wednesday, March 16 were Rita McK-innon 219; Pat Turner 198; Gord Besse 184 and Ray Silbernagle 179.New Horizons bowling

results for Wednesday, March 16 were Bill Roach MHS 226 and MHT 595; LHS Barb Archibald 193 and LHT Donna Eckart 448.On Wednesday, March 16

the monthly Jam Session was held with 75 people in attendance. Jim Hoult greeted the guests at the door and Gord Besse was the MC. Lunch was provided by Hazel Wat-son, Lois Taylor and Pat Turner. Entertainment was provided by Don and Marlene Sinclair, Doug Richards, Marj and Ray Mackie, Lydia Kol-berg, Country Pride, Julie Prentice, Sandy McIn-tyre and Dennis Cratty. Other entertainers were Gord Laycock and Hill-bert Kerbs. This event is enjoyed by everyone who attends. Next Jam Session will be on April 20. Anyone interested

in playing at the Jam Session contact the New Horizons office at 948-5115.Shuffl eboard was held

on Thursday, March 17 with 12 in attendance. Marj Mackie was the host and also provided the lunch. First place went to Aileen Smith and Mildred Henne. Second place was tied between Pat Turner, Margaret Molberg, Phyllis Martin and Rita McKinnon.Friday, March 18 was

a kaiser card party with 16 in attendance. Host was Reg Turner with Ruth Arnold providing the lunch. Marie Roesch came in fi rst place with a score of 254, followed by Ken Pearce with a score of 238, and third place to Phyllis Martin with a score of 219.New Horizons continues

to plan for the Century Club Celebration to be held on Friday, May 20. Watch the paper for fur-ther updates.Monday afternoon kai-

ser club on March 20 had fi ve tables playing. First place went to Mil-

dred Henne with a score of 272, second place to Marie Roesch with her score of 249, third place to Gord Besse with a score of 227, and fourth place to Ken Pearce with a score of 218. Highest scoring game went to Doug Potter and Ken Pearce with a score of 69.Carpet bowling was held

on Tuesday, March 22 with the team of Emily Liska and her teammates June Hoppe, Aileen Smith, John Nyquist and Marie Roesch placing fi rst. Pat Turner’s team of Ed Smith, Barb Swyryda, Florence John-son and Florence Ham-mond came in second place.Enjoy the March weather

... Spring is on the way.

by Geoff CookeOur Spring Bowling

Tournament was held at the Alley Katz bowl on Saturday, March 19. Bowlers from Biggar, Perdue and Rosetown took part. President Bill Roach welcomed every-one and the resulting action took place.

First shift: 1st, Jack Eckart, Pete Peterson, Donna Eckart and Esther Singer (+522); 2nd, Geoff Cooke, Marlene Flasch, Bernice Sutherland and Pat Armstrong (+495); 3rd, Dianna Meger, John

Biggar Seniors spring bowling tournament report

Hammond, Judy Ham-mond and Barb Archibald (+259).

MHS, Geoff Cooke, 321; MHT, Geoff Cooke 771; LHS, Judy Hammond, 292; LHT, Judy Ham-mond, 626. Half-n-half draw, Edna Foster.

S e c o n d s h i f t : 1 s t , Geoff Cooke, Bill Roach, Blanche Borchardt, and Jack Eckart, (+434); 2nd, Glen Shockey, Mona Da-vidson, Pat Armstrong and Donna Eckart (+298); 3rd, Kay Roach, Beth Young, Esther Singer and Pat Phillips (+225).

MHS, Bill Roach, 292; MHT, Bill Roach, 684; LHS, Donna Eckart and Lee Silvernagle, 275; LHT, Pat Armstrong, 751. Half-n-half draw, Esther Singer.

Each shift ended with door prizes, which were generously donated by members of the Biggar business community. Food was provided by Biggar Club members. Thanks to Mike and Kar-en for helping to organize a successful event, and Margaret for working at the food bar.

Whole lot of smoke . . . RCMP and Biggar Fire Department responded to a fi re March 19 at Biggar Main Street Garage Sale. A lot of smoke, the incident seen no fl ames and, fortunately, no injuries. (Independent Photo by Daryl Hasein)

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by Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independentby Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independent

More snow, more cold . . . this is getting very depressing.A trip away could re-

ally cheer one up. Or being thankful that we have a home that is not threatened by tsunamis, fl oods, earthquakes and volcanos. There is lots to be thankful for and one

day this winter will be over, won’t it?I was looking up a plant

that is very beneficial in treating depression, St. John’s Wort (Hyper-cium perforatum). It has pretty yellow fl owers on a rounded shrub with nice oval leaves that turn a reddish colour in the spring. It will grow for years in a garden. It grows up from the ground

on rhizomes, creeping under the ground to pop up anywhere. It can be-come a real nuisance if left alone. There are hundreds of seeds in each fl ower, so it will reseed freely through out the garden.St. John’s Wort has been

used on St. John’s Day (Midsummer Day, June 24) to help ward off evil since the Dark Ages. One

common name of this herb is Chase-devil! The Greeks first used

the herb to treat mild de-pression and also to help heal burns and wounds. Nowadays, it is used in Germany to treat mild depression in children and adolescents. An infusion can be made

with the leaves and fl ow-ers in olive oil, great for mild burns and scratches, but, it is photosensitive, meaning, one could get a rash if exposed to sun-light.Those lovely branches of

red berries that come in bouquets from the fl orists are also hypercium.Because of its ability to

spread underground by rhizome and seed, and it can poison cattle and sheep, it is known as a noxious weed in 20 coun-tries in the world. Isn’t it peculiar that there are so many plants that are ex-ceptionally helpful to us, and yet if left alone can become noxious weeds? Dandelions come to mind. Tansy and chamomile are a couple of other plants.Tansy can be seen in

many ditches in the area. It has been used for cen-

turies as an insecticide to repel ants and flies from homes. Tansy has been used as a companion plant in organic gardens to repel Colorado potato

St. John’s Wort is used as a herbal remedy to treat mild depression. The fl owers are also used to create a beautiful red dye. Although very benefi cial, if left on its own this plant can become a noxious weed. (photos from wikipedia.com)

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“Like a deer in the headlights,We stood frozen in our tracks,The weight of you not here nearly broke our backs,The tears they fell like a Monsoon,Underneath the cold spring moon,Somehow God put His hands on your shoulders,Way too, Way too soon.Now when it Rains, it pours.”

Till we see you again… Dad, Mom and DeeDee and familyTill we see you again… Dad, Mom and DeeDee and family

Tansy is an organic in-sectide, it will keep ants and fl ies out of your home. Used as a dye it will make a greenish-yellow dye depending on what mordant is used to fi x the colour.

planting . . . contd on page 13

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Chamomile is probably one of the most commonly used herbs for upset tummies or for a relaxing tea. Thousands of seeds are in each fl ower and not kept in check, this sweet little daisy can become a real nu-siance.

beetles. Some legends has it being a cure for sore joints or to avoid malaria. It grows up from underground roots and once it gets established, its hard to get out. Cattle will get ill if they eat too much of it. It is considered a noxious weed in British Columbia, but so far it is not in Saskatchewan.Chamomile (Matricaria

recutita) is one of the most popular herbs in use today. Go to any grocery store and there

will be chamomile tea available. It is combined with many other plants to soothe and relax the taker. Remember Peter the Rabbit, whose mother feed him chamomile tea after being chased by the gardener, Mr. MacGregor. Chamomile will soothe many an upset stomach and can fl ush out a troublesome tummy bug. In the garden it is used to help sickly plants to grow. Each little fl ower has thousands of seeds and this plant can pop up everywhere! In Alberta

it is actually against the law to grow it in your gardens for fear that it will get into the crops. Just to confuse everyone,

there is Russian chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) also used for calming and stomach upsets. This plant has the same little daisy fl owers and is the national fl ower of Russia. Unlike the German variety that is more popular around here, it grows along the ground and will form a thick aromatic mat. Very popular in England, it is

used to create lawns and walks. Like dandelions, these

herbs are very benefi cial, but not used for their purpose, they can really run amuck and become a serious nuisance. Pretty in the garden, but one has to really keep an eye on them. One day, the snow will

go and we can get out to the garden, maybe in the meantime, drink some chamomile tea and pop a St. John’s Wort pill!

. . . planting, contd from page 12

12 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

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Everything on Sale & Must Gostarting Tuesday, March 29

10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday

Biggar Minor Ball Registration

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30

7:30 p.m.Biggar Community Hall

Volunteers NeededPhone Shannon 948-9301

Fortnightly Club held its last regular meeting of the season on March 21 at the museum.Ina began the meeting

with a short reading on Friendship. Plans were fi nalized for the spring luncheon to be held on May 9.The 2011-2012 slate of

offi cers was elected, fol-lowed by the drawing of partners for the seasons’ programs.Billie and Marlene pre-

sented a light-hearted afternoon of games, after which a lovely lunch was served by the hostesses, Blanche and Tillie.

Fortnightlyby Alice Ellis

Instrumental:Biggar Greenhouse Inc.

Trophy and $50 Super A Foods Scholarship -- Best Brass; Ashley Heather.

Biggar and District Mu-

2011 Biggar Music Festival Scholarship and Awards

sic Festival Trophy and T and K Meszaros $50 Scholarship -- Best Wood-wind; Liam Hammond.

Carl and Trish Nicholls $50 Scholarship -- excel-

lence in performance (not to be split); Tim Kural-ak.

Silhouette Ladies Wear $50 Scholarship to a band member displaying a pos-itive attitude, dedication and enthusiasm for per-formance. (The recipient of this scholarship will be chosen by the BCS 2000 Band Director); Liam Mair.

Festival Association Band Plaque and Biggar and District Credit Union $100 Scholarship -- Band displaying most musi-cianship and enthusi-asm in performance; BCS 2000 Grade 8 Band.

Grondin Funeral Ser-vices $25 Scholarship;

Ashley Heather.Festival Association

Silver Medal for honour-able mention; Julianna Tan.

Biggar and District Arts Council Stars for Sas-katchewan Series tickets for honourable mention; Kelsey Hammond and Hailey McCallum.Vocal:

BPOE #424 Trophy and $50 Royal Purple scholar-ship -- Excellence in vo-cal; Graham Lehnert.

Kayette $100 Scholar-ship for a vocal ensemble; The New Musettes.

Biggar and District Credit Union $100 Schol-arship for vocal ensemble; The New Musettes.

Dyck’s Pharmasave Trophy and $100 Royal Canadian Legion Schol-arship -- most promis-ing in vocal; Kathryn Aldridge.

Winnie Logan Memorial Plaque and $50 Scholar-ship -- selected test piece class, 14 years and over; Kelsey Hammond.

deHaan Trophy and $50 Scholarship -- most promising vocalist, 12 years and under; Kath-

leen Kuru-lak.

B i g g a r and District Ministerial Association $50 Scholar-ship -- best sacred mu-sic 12 years and under; A m a n d a Carruthers.

B i g g a r and District Ministerial Association $50 Schol-a r s h i p - - best sacred m u s i c 1 3

years and over; Katja Meszaros.

Spirit of Broadway Plaque and $50 Scholar-ship (Dale and Sherry Martin) -- solo or duet best refl ecting enjoyment in performing and on merit of staging and cos-tume but not necessar-ily fi rst in class. Note: if awarded to a duet, the Martin Scholarship will be $50 to each student; Destiny Hammel and Jessica Carruthers.

Anonymous donation of a $50 Scholar-ship -- most promising stu-dent accompa-nist in vocal section. Open to any student accompanist studying voice or piano on a full time basis; Jessica Carru-thers.

St. Gabriel’s H o m e a n d S c h o o l $ 5 0 Scho larsh ip -- best school group; St. Ga-briel School Grade 1.

N e w C r e -ation Commu-nity Players $50 Scholar-ship -- Musical Theatre; Brit-tany McRann.

T r i s h a n d Carl Nicholls $50 Schol-arship -- Individual Verse; Graham Lehnert.

Ron Hawkins $75 Scholarship -- a promis-ing male vocalist; Griffi n Lehnert.

St. Andrew’s Presbyte-rian Church $50 Schol-

arship; Destiny Ham-mond.

SMFA $25 Centennial Award for Saskatchewan Music; Graham Lehnert.

Festival Association Silver Medals for hon-ourable mention; Connor Sunderland.

Biggar and District Arts Council Stars for Saskatchewan Series for honourable mention; Tay-lor McCarty and Kyle McCarty.

Vocal students receiv-ing recommendation to attend Provincial Compe-tition; Chelsea Mahen.Junior Piano:

Carl and Trish Nich-olls $50 Scholarship -- 9 years and under (not to be split); Kayla Keith.

Westwinds Motor Ho-tel Keeper Plaques and C.W.L. $50 Scholarship -- best junior duet; Emily Goring and Jillian Ham-mond.

Louise Souillet-Hawk-ins Book and CD Award -- excellence in Bach/Baroque Music, 10 years and under; Emily Gor-ing.

Awards . . . contd on page 13

Stacey Family $25 Scholarship -- Canadian Music; Kayla Keith.

SMFA $25 Centennial Award for Saskatchewan Music; Justin Sittler.

Liam Hammond

Katja Meszaros

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13 MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

Tim Hammond Realty 113 3rd Ave. W. Biggar, SKTim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag. 306.948.5052 Main Office

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Homes for Sale in Biggar (MLS)Farmland for Sale (MLS)

Unity RM 380/381 2235 ac. Wardrop RM 317 2099 ac. Vogel RM 068 2071 ac. Vogel RM 097 1277 ac. Stephan RM 310 751 ac. Dixon RM 346 640 ac. Gray RM 346 480 ac. Gray RM 347 479 ac. Whitmore RM 316 320 ac. Holbrook RM 280 317 ac. Orton RM 255 317 ac. McKee RM 376 307 ac. Gray RM 346 161 ac. Lalonde RM 345 160 ac. Robinson RM 405 160 ac. Devick* RM 349 160 ac. Martin RM 347 160 ac. Crozier RM 347 158 ac. Bayet RM 378 158 ac. Lamotte RM 344 150 ac.

Acreages for Sale (MLS)

Gerein RM 379 $670,000Clarke RM 287 $589,900Krivoshein RM 376 $329,000Egert RM 377 *$290,000Crozier RM 347 *$225,000Woods Road RM 347 $199,900Serson RM 347 $189,900Levenne RM 349 $125,000Elliott RM 257 $85,000Spring Creek RM 317 $35,000

Recently SoldCLA Land RM 377 160 ac. McCormick RM 347 $169,900

Sale Pending Unity RM 380/381 2235 ac.

Commercial Property (MLS) Viterra Outlook $427,500Demaine Hotel Demaine $399,900Nickells & Diamonds Rosetown $185,000A & D Foods Perdue $179,900Howard Concave Rosetown $160,000

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Current Listings Current Listings105 8th Ave W $356,000 Out of Town Property202 3rd Ave E $299,000 Perdue 801 Ave J $197,500 302 6th Ave W $278,900 Landis Lot $22,500402 7th Ave E $234,900 320 2nd Ave E $230,000

412 7th Ave W $189,000 Recently Sold!!406 7th Ave E $178,900 204 4th Ave W $134,900 409 3rd Ave E $174,900 215 4th Ave E $127,500 307 6th Ave E $79,900 220 8th Ave W $109,000405 6th Ave E *new* $75,000 220 6th Ave W $119,900 419 3rd Ave E $65,000 Kinley 101 2nd Ave E $110,000

209 4th Ave E $39,900 101 6th Ave W $74,500104 6th Ave E (Lot) $30,000 206 4th Ave. W (Lot) $27,500

105 8th Ave. West Featured Listing $356,000With 1620 sq ft on the main level this grand 5 Bedroom home features a beautiful Maple kitchen, hardwood floors, granite & slate tile and an air jet soaker tub. RO water system, water softener, central air & UG Sprinklers. Manicured yard boasts a 32x34 double detached garage. Call to view!!

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Landis School Community Council

Annual General MeetingTHURSDAY, APRIL 14

at Landis School LibrarySupper included @ 5:30 p.m.

Meeting and elections @ 6:30 p.m.

ALL are Welcome!

LLaandis Co-operative Association Ltd.

Co-op Annual Meeting Tuesday, March 29th 2011

Landis Community Complex Supper: 6:00 pm

Meeting: to follow

Supper tickets available at the door

$7.50 / person

Equity cheques available after meeting

Your Co-op… Our Community

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for the Biggar Constituency1-877-948-4880

Of ce Hours:Monday - Friday9 a.m. - 12 p.m.and 1 - 5 p.m.

Phone: 306-948-4880106 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

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Biggar, SK. S0K 0M0

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............................................................................................................$12,900$12,9002009 F-150 Platinum, 2009 F-150 Platinum, 4x4, full load, local 4x4, full load, local

truck, warranty, tax paid..............truck, warranty, tax paid..............$43,000$43,0002008 JD CT322, 2008 JD CT322, A/C, 200 hours, VGA/C, 200 hours, VG, ,

SKID STEERSKID STEER ....................... ....................... $41,900$41,9002006 Impala LS, 120 km, local car, tax paid ..

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. . . Awards, contd from page 12

Independent Printers $25 Scholarship; Alric Massie.

Festival Association Silver Medals for hon-ourable mention; Ashley Keith, Katie Kurulak.

Biggar and District Arts Council Stars for Sas-katchewan Series tickets for honourable mention; Bronwyn Massie.Intermediate Piano:

Anderson Accounting

$25 Scholarship; Alexis Epp.

Chris Paul Membership $50 Scholarship (prefer-ably to 16 years and older but may be awarded to 13 years and older); Jessie Gilchrist.

Wallis Memorial $100 Scholarship; Destiny Hammel and Jessica Car-ruthers.

Linda Belak $50 Schol-arship; Regan Sittler.

Stacey Family $25 Scholarship -- popular or contemporary music;

Jessie Gilchrist.$50 Charlie deBussac

Memorial Scholarship; Jamal Achkar and Jeena Achkar and Knights of Columbus $50 Scholar-ship; Kelsey Hammond and Liam Hammond.

Helen Poitras Spirit of Festival $75 Scholarship and plaque to a piano stu-dent 14 years and older who displays a sincere work ethic and a posi-tive attitude, reflecting enjoyment in performing; Jamal Achkar.

Festival Association

Silver Medals for honour-able mention; Katelyn

Zagoury, Kevin Guan, Shadi Achkar.

Biggar and District Arts Council Stars for Sas-katchewan Series tickets for honourable mention; Geoffrey Massie, She-layna Elliot.

Intermediate Piano students receiving rec-ommendation to attend Provincial Competition; Katja Meszaros, Kelsey Hammond.Piano -- Open:

A.G. Davidson Award and $75 Dr. M.K. Datta Memorial Scholarship -- excellence in piano.

deMoissac Jeweller’s Trophy and Molberg $50 Scholarship -- most

promising in piano; Liam Hammond.

Molberg $50 S c h o l a r s h i p for Sight Read-ing and Quick Study; Kelsey Hammond.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian C h u r ch $ 5 0 Scholarship; Jeena Achkar.

SMFA Cen-tennial Award of $25 for Sas-k a t c h e w a n Music; Katja Meszaros.G e n e r a l - Open:

Super A Foods $50 Scholar-ship; Payten

and Justin Sittler.Biggar Accounting

Services (Gary Faye) $50 Scholarship; Kat-ja Meszaros. T and K Meszaros $50 Scholar-ship; Brock Thompson.Rose Bowl Winners - For excellence in individual performance:

Instrumental: Music Festival Association Rose Bowl and $200 Meszaros Chiropractic Clinic (Keith Meszaros) Award; Liam Hammond.

Vocal: Music Festival Association Rose Bowl and $200 Prairie Malt Ltd. Scholarship; Katja Meszaros.

Piano: Music Festival Association Rose Bowl and $200 Lionel A. Jones Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Duraline Medical Products; Katja Meszaros.

Katie Kurulak

The New Musettes: Mallory McCarty, Tayler McCarty, Jessica Carruthers, Katja Meszaros, Graham Lehnert. (Independent Photos by Kevin Brautigam)

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WEBSTER, Jennie: In memory of a dear wife and mother who passed April 1, 2010

“In our home she is fondly remembered

Sweet memories cling to her name;

Those who loved her in life sincerely,

Still love her in death just the same.”

Lovingly remembered by Matt13p1

The Glassic Committee would like to send out a big thank you to everyone involved in the Glassic this year. With all of your help, the Glassic was once again a success!

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SUNDAYS in April: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be meeting for worship at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Everyone is welcome.

48/10tfnFRIDAYS during LENT: Ecumenical Noon Hour Service and Lunch at St. Paul’s Anglican Church begins at 12:05 noon. Sponsored by Biggar & District Ministerial. Everyone welcome.

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COMING EVENTS

MONDAY, MARCH 28: Biggar Arts Council presents… “Sing for Spring”, with Humboldt Men’s Chorus 8 p.m.; guest appearance by Prairie Notes. at Biggar Majestic Theatre. Tickets, $10 available at the door

11c3THURSDAY, MARCH 31: Vegetarian Dinner Club, 6 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons. Pot Luck, $3 per person. Contact Fran Gorbenko @ 306-237-4429 (home); or 948-2446 (work) on Wednesday/Thursday. Everyone Welcome

12c2MONDAY, APRIL 4: Ideal Weight Loss Workshop with guest speaker, Cindy Jones, 4:30 - 5:30 and 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Angie’s Hair Salon, 219 Main Street, Biggar. Call Anne 948-7274 or Angie 948-3696 to con rm your attendance. Workshops are every rst and third Mondays of each month at the above location. Presented by Annie Things Possible Health, Beauti & Spa.

13c1TUESDAY, APRIL 5: Biggar Music Festival Association Annual Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Gabriel School Library. Anyone interested in helping, please attend.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7: Biggar Central School 2000 School Community Council Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at Biggar Central School 2000. Members will be elected to serve on the SCC for 2011-12 school year. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!

11c3THURSDAY, APRIL 7: 1- 3 p.m., Biggar Museum Coffee party, Theme: Downtown History Review. Everyone welcome!

13c2FRIDAY, APRIL 8: Biggar Arts Council presents…”Blackthorn”, 7:30 p.m. at Biggar Community Hall. Celtic fun-night includes adult beverages and snacks. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers. Adults/seniors…advance $20, at the door, $25; students…advance $12, at the door, $15; 12 and under… $5. 2011/12 Season Tickets will be available.

10c5SATURDAY, APRIL 9: Perdue Old Time Fiddler’s Contest, Perdue Legion Hall, 7 p.m. Admission Adult, $10; 12 and under, $5; Preschool free. For more info, call 237-9212

12c3TUESDAY, APRIL 12: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Biggar Museum Sandwich, Salad and Desserts @ Biggar Business Garage Sale @ MacPherson Hall (old Elks Hall), 1st Ave. East, Biggar.

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April 27 is the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day. Do something helpful for someone experiencing cancer. Show your support by wearing a daffodil lapel pin during Daffodil Month. www.daffodilsforlife.ca

Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! Do yours prior to the centennial celebrations! For more information call 948-3451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

7tfnThis newspaper accepts advertisements in good faith. We advise that it is in your interest to investigate offers personally. Publications by this paper should not be taken as an endorsement of the product or service offered.

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13p1It is time again to get your 2011-2012 hockey calendars! Hockey families will be canvassing the town starting April 1 through April 15 for anyone interested in getting a calendar. The cost is $10 for four entries. You can enter birthdays, anniversaries, memorials, meeting dates, etc. Biggar Minor Hockey thanks the community for your continuous support! Any questions, please call Erin Hawkins 948-5350 (home).

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Wanted…used clothes dryer in good condition. Phone 222-8216

10c3Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132

3tfnMain Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 948-1773 or 948-5393. Pickup available.

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Charolais Bulls for sale, white and red factor. Semen tested and delivered. For more information call Domes Charolais, 306-948-5260, John.

13p3Polled yearly Charolais bulls, semen tested and delivered. Bull with bred in calving ease, lots of hair and performance. Layne and Paula Evans, Kenaston, 306-252-2246.

12c8Wanted...yearlings, calves, culls. Market through Teamauctionsales.com or buy off-farm. Contact Owen, 948-2387.

34/09tfnWilgenbusch Charolais 8th

Annual Bull Sale, Monday April 4th, at the farm, Halbrite. 65 Bulls. John Wilgenbusch 306.458.2688 or By Livestock 306.536.4261 www.bylivestock.com

Standing forage; 100 acres cattlemens mix standing hay and 600 acres of alfalfa. Phone 306-228-3727

13p6Wild oat free; oats for sale. Phone 948-2046

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RM of Glenside #377, SW 24-39-14-W3, assessment 47,400, 97 cultivated acres all in SMF. Priced at 98,000. Contact Duane Neufeldt @306-948-8055 RE/MAX Saskatoon MLS.

11c3Pasture for sale RM 317 Marriott. NE 28-33-14-W3, 160 ac. accepting tenders until March 28, 2011. Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Send tenders to Box 546, Rosetown, SK, S0L 2V0. More info call Darren @ 882-3213

10p3Land for Tender…NW 1/4-22-08-18-W3rd, RM Reford. Accepting tenders until April 8, 2011. Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Send tenders to Iris Dresser, Box 1630, Unity, SK, S0K 4L0

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LAND FOR SALE/RENT

Three bedroom home in Biggar with single attached garage, ve appliances plus water softener included. New furnace and water heater in 2009. For inquiries 306-760-1355

13c3House for Sale…105 - 3rd Ave. East, unique 2-storey character home in Biggar; four bedroom, 2 bath, 1560 sq ft on two levels. Priced reduced to $75,000. New home inspection completed. Contact Duane Neufeldt @ 306-948-8055 RE/MAX Saskatoon MLS.

11c3House for Sale in Perdue…1260 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 replaces, nished basement, double detached garage, mature yard. For more info, phone 237-4212, Scott (day) or 237-9163 (night).

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HOUSES FOR SALE

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

RECREATION PROPERTY

FOR SALE/RENT

For PROFESSIONAL printing…contact The Biggar Independent, 948-3344

Charter/Sherwood

Apartments1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom

Heat and water supplied, wired for cable TV and satel-lite systems, laundry facilities, appliances, some suites with dishwashers, air condition-ing, parking with plug-ins.

For more information call:948-3820

302 - 8th Ave. W. • Biggar

FOR RENT

SERVICES

If YOU are…• Moving• Expecting a Baby• Planning a Wedding• Anticipating RetirementCall WELCOME WAGON at 948-2563 - Lisa Haynes

We have gifts and informationwww.welcomewagon.ca

HOUSES FOR RENT

PERSONALCAREER

OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CO-ORDINATOR’S ASSISTANT

The Biggar and District Family Centre are looking for a part-time Coordinator’s Assistant. They will work under the direction of the FC Coordinator providing administrative support. The job will include grant writing, research, bookkeeping, fundraising, as well as help coordinate new programs, childcare, and volunteers.Skills: Computer literacy, job task planning and organizing, attention to detail, and working with deadlines. Excellent communication skills, team player, non-judgmental, and the ability to work ex hours is an asset.Deadline for applications, Friday, April 1, 2011Send resumes with three current references to:

Georgina HeatherBox 130Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

ndersonccountingA

Murray AndersonB.Comm.

Farm and PersonalComputerized Tax

Credit Union Basement302 Main Street • Biggar

Box 1588 • 948-2022

402 - 7th Ave. East, Biggar…Just completed, 1100 sq ft, 3 bdrm bungalow, completely renovated from top to bottom. Energy ef cient insulation package, new windows, maple hardwood ooring and cabinets on a 62.5 ft lot in a great location, 1-1/2 blocks from school. Too much to list, you must see! Immediate possession. Call McCarty Construction for viewing or more info…948-5627 or 948-9280.

41tfnFor Sale…Character home, new kitchen, hardwood oors, gas replace, 3 bdrm, 1-1/2 bath, nished basement, garage/shop, fenced/landscaped yard. For more info call 948-5490

41tfn2010 Modular Home to Move 1520 sq. ft.; 3 bedroom, 2 bath; gourmet kitchen, skylight, vaulted ceilings, Immediate Possession; Middle Lake, SK. Phone 306-367-4925.

HOUSES FOR SALE

Three bedroom, 1-1/2 bath house for rent in Biggar, $500/month plus utilities, washer and dryer included, 129-2nd Ave. West. Available June 1st. Call 306-220-7509

13p3Farm home for rent, located between Rosetown and Biggar, 4-1/2 miles off Hwy #4 on good grid road. All appliances, partially furnished., power and water included with rent. Available immediately. For more information, phone 948-2793 or cell 948-7649

12p3Three bedroom home (fully modern). Available January 31, 2011. For viewing, contact 948-3674 or 948-7022 or 948-9517

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Fishing Lake fully serviced lots near Leslie Beach regional Park, 12 miles north of Foam Lake. Walking distance to gol ng, swimming, shing, campground and main lodge. Unbeatable value at $39,900. Phone for details 229-0251 or 220-4687.

Brand new 3-bedroom, 3 bath townhouse for rent. All appliances, garage, 1200 sq ft. No smoking, No pets, No parties. Starting at $1100/month. Call Dave 306-221-6888. Available October 1, 2010.

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HOME BASED BUSINESS. Established franchise network, serving the legal profession, seeks self-motivated individuals. No up-front fees. Exclusive territory. Complete training. Continuous Operational Advertising Support; www.lormit.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

LEARN FROM HOME EARN FROM HOME CanScribe Career College offers online courses: Medical Transcription and Computers. Great work at-home opportunities. Enroll today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com

Crop Production Services Canada, is a division of Agrium (www.Agrium.com), and one of the largest farm market retailers in North America. Our mission is to be the trusted and recognized leader in the agricultural industry, the rst choice for every customer and producer. A growth company where employees can achieve success and develop to their maximum potential. Make the move to join our more than 7000 employees across North and south America and begin growing your career now.We currently have an opening for a Warehouse/Yard Operations Support to join our team at our Biggar, Saskatchewan location.The successful candidate will possess the following quali cations:

• Possess a valid Class 5 license.• Provide a valid driver’s abstract.• Previous warehouse experience preferred.• TDG/WHMIS training required (course provided).• A safety conscious, team player.• Provide high levels of customer service.• Ability to work long hours in season.• All candidates will be required to pass mandatory drug and alcohol testing.• Agricultural background an asset.

Interested applicants should send their résumé in con dence to: www.cpsagu.com/careersNo phone calls please.

$11.00-$15.00 PER HOUR will be yours if you love to work with people, are enthusiastic, energetic, and can

bring FUN to work! #1 Weight Management Company soon to Grand Open in Biggar.

Now hiring COACHES: self-motivated, goal-oriented individuals to educate and

motive the public. Experience in customer service preferred. Base+commission. Paid training included. Call Diane before April 8, 2011 between 6-9 p.m., 306-948-7967.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Biggar Golf Club is now accepting applications for the 2011 season. Clubhouse staff must be a minimum of 19 years of age and Course staff must be at least 16 years of age. All staff are required o hold a valid driver’s license. Send resumes and a cover letter stating which position you are applying for to: Biggar Gold Club, Box 1431, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0. Deadline for resumes is April 8, 2011

13c2Grounds Keeper required for 2011 Season (5 months) at Ferguson Bay. Drivers License required. State wage expected. Deadline to apply is April 8. Duties to commence April 26. Send resume to Box 1482, Shaunavon, SK. S0N 2M0 or e-mail to duncairndam@sasktel.net

Industrial Electrician with WWTP experience required by Betts Electric in Prince Albert area. Competitive Wages/Bene ts! Visit www.betts.bc.ca for more info. or Fax resume: (1)250-492-3343

Project Manager & Site Foreman with WWTP experience required in Prince Albert area. Competitive Wages/Bene ts Package! Visit: www.betts.bc.ca for more info. or Fax resume: (1)250-492-3343

Journeyman Technician Required Immediately for large volume G.M. dealership in town of 2000 people, located in Central Saskatchewan. Flat rate shop with lots of hours, excellent wage plan, plus bonus, pension and health plan, moving allowance. Good sports community, great place to raise your children. Send resume to Watrous Mainline Motors Box 70 Watrous, SK, S0K 4T0 or call Gerald Merri eld or Don Campbell 306-946-3336. gerald@watrousmainline.com; dcampbell@watrousmainline.com.

ARCTIC CAT DEALER looking for Sales Representative and Service Writer. Knowledge and/or interest in power sports including ATV’s, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. Computer experience necessary. Competitive wages, bene ts and monthly bonus opportunities. Email resume to: chyna@donsspeedparts.com or fax 780-842-5454.

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing requires Welders immediately. Great wages/bene ts. Fax resume to 780-846-2241, or email: cindy@autotanks.ca.

CLASS 1 and 3 Drivers. Day and hourly rates. Work in Rocky Mountain House area. Current oil eld tickets. Fax resume 403-845-3903.

Deliver RV Trailers for Pay! Successful RV transport company seeking pickup owners to deliver RV’s from US to Canada. Paying top rates! www.horizontransport.com/Canada.

Experience Ad Sales Rep for new Canadian rural lifestyle magazine. Commission. Serious inquiries only. Send resume to editor@heartsmag.ca or call Cindy, 204-372-6121.

HEAVY TRUCK TECHNICIAN, Family Business, Rural Area, Top Wages, Bene ts, Housing Available, Join Our Team! Tweed Farm Equipment, Medora, Manitoba Apply to sales@tweedeq.com.

HYDROMAXX INC. Well established HydroVac company is seeking area Rep. and Operators to assist in the growth and expansion of services throughout southern Saskatchewan. Call 1-877-362-0500

LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE Technician. GM dealership in Canmore, Alberta looking to ll full-time technician position. GM experience recommended. Bene ts. Apply by email: collin@can-bow.com.

PRESSURE WELDERS REQUIRED - Full-time position, Competitive Wages, Bene ts: KANSTEEL MFG, INC., 2005 Paci c Avenue, Brandon, MB. R3B 0C1. Ph: 204-727-1314 Fx: 204-727-3915 email: kansteel@mts.net.

Reporter/Photographer. Reliable vehicle and a valid drivers license required, bene ts available. Wages commensurate with experience and education. Send resume, clips of recent stories and photos to the Weyburn Review, Box 400, Weyburn, Sk. S4H 2K4. Attention Darryl Ward, publisher. Email: dward@weyburnreview.com

SOUTH ROCK LTD. is hiring for all positions. Milling personnel, Paving personnel, Safety Advisor. Experience with asphalt preferred. Valid drivers licence required. Send resume: Attention: Tamara; careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

THE FFUN MOTOR GROUP - SASKATOON JOURNEYPERSON AUTO TECHNICIAN Business is BOOMING! We need help NOW!* $35.00/hr or more at rate (counting bonuses) * Full Tier-1 Company Bene ts Plan * Tool refund program * Crash bonus * Lots of at rate hours with hours guarantee * Relocation assistance * Signing & Retention bonus $1,000.00 * Healthy working environment, professional respect * Great management and coworkers Call Jay at 664-5179 or 260-2616 to book an interview.

Stop in to…

1st Ave.West,

Biggar948-2700

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT

on NEWSSTANDS at…• Leslie’s Drugstore• Pharmasave• Weasie’s Gourmet Blends• Super A Foods• Shop Easy Food• Quick Stop• Esso 414• Feudal Co-op, Perdue• A & D Foods, Perdue

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MOWER OPERATOR/UTILITY WORKERrequired by the RM of Perdue No. 346

Seasonal employment. Duties to include mower operation, sign and culvert maintenance and other related duties. Valid driver’s license is required. Powered mobile equipment certi cate and mechanical aptitude would be assets. Health, dental and pension package available.Applications to be received prior to April 12, 2011 stating experience, expected wage and references to:

R.M. of Perdue No. 346Box 208Perdue, SK S0K 3C0Fax: 237-4202

Thank you for your application, only those being interviewed will be contacted.

If you DO NOT receive your Independent in a timely manner, please call your local post offi ce or Canada Post @ 1-866-607-6301

WW1113

11035UU00

For toll-free health information 24 hours a day.

Please call 1-888-425-4444(TTY) if you have hearing or speech

difficulties

Heartland Health Region www.hrha.sk.ca

Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 or www.smokefree.ca

Questions about Medication? Call 1-800-665-DRUG (3784). Ask questions online www.usask.ca/druginfo

Mental Health & Addictions Centralized Intake Line 1-866-269-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm

Local Food Take a moment to think about where your food comes from; it just may be locally grown. Saskatchewan produces a wealth of healthy, delicious foods. The whole wheat grain products you eat are healthy and supports the local economy. Locally grown berries taste great on their own or on cereal and in smoothies. Lentils are high in fibre and are good additions to soups and stews. Let’s make room at our tables for the wide variety of healthy foods grown right here in Saskatchewan.

Telehealth Presents: Heart to Heart™ Sessions Living with heart disease may raise many questions and fears. The road back to a healthy lifestyle can be difficult. Understanding what has happened is a vital part of the recovery. This is a program combining education and support for cardiac patients and their partners. Information on cardiology, nutrition, physical activity and medications are discussed at the sessions. Dates: March 30th, April 6th, April 13th, April 20th Time: 1:30-4:30 pmThe sessions will be offered with the use of the Telehealth System in the communities of Kindersley, Davidson Unity, Outlook, Biggar and Rosetown. Please register by contacting Cathy Longtin, Chronic Disease Nurse for Heartland Health Region 882-6413.

Club 55: MHS, Tom Davies, 219; LHS, Carol Lemon, 186; MHT, Tom Davies, 593; LHT, Kay Munro, 497; THS, Hopefuls, 1,103, THT, Hopefuls, 3,126, MHA, Al Levitt, 189; LHA, Kay Munro, 183.

Ladies: LHS, Dorrie Labersweiler, 227; LHT, Sandra Pavloff, 566; THS, Bleepers, 1,084; THT, Dolls with Balls, 3,108; LHA, Joey Levitt, 192.

Mens: MHS, Jim Nicholls, 256; MHT, Don Frosese, 638; THS, JAG, 769; THT, Avengers, 2,140; MHA, Al Levitt, 190.

Mixed: MHS, George Bartley, 230; LHS, Trudie McBeth, Joey Levitt, 201; MHT, Chai Senglow, 606; LHT, Trudie McBeth, 537; THS; D.J’s, 1,079; THT; D.J’s 3,025; MHA; Curtis Watson, 206; LHA; Joey Levitt, 190.

YBC: Bowlarsaurus; Girls; Santana Anderson, 65. Bantam; Girls; Dakota Anderson, 86. Boys: Adam Munro, 88. Junior: Girls; Danielle Munro, Single 214, Triple 521. Boys Single; Kyren Wilkinson, 223, Triple, 583.

Senior No Tap Tournament, March 18, 2011: 8 teams fi rst place Joan Edmison, Dennis Notschke, Joyce Broeckel, Dot Curtiss. Second place; Millie Gibson, Bob Lemon, Frances SStrate, Carol Lemon. Third place; Erma Bettschen, Joan Dolan. Kay Munro, Jean Taylor. MHS; John Latta, 294. LHS; Joan Edmison, 369, Hidden Score Ladies, Elizabeth McMahon, Mens Hidden Score Al Levitt. Half and half winners, Dennis Notschke and Jean Taylor. Lunch catered by Perdue New Horizons.

Perdue Community Bowl results…

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Budget short on accountability and vision: Lingenfelter

948-3344

NDP Leader Dwain Lingenfelter said despite increased revenues in the province, the Wall government has failed families by not providing the fi nancial relief.

With record revenues, Lingenfelter said the Wall government is ignoring the needs of Saskatchewan people including families searching for affordable and accessible childcare and early learning, those coping with sky-high housing costs, seniors on

fi xed incomes struggling with increasing utility rates, and students paying ever-increasing tuition for post-secondary education.

“Times may be good for our resource sector and we can see the impact that increased demand for our products has had on the government’s bottom line,” Lingenfelter said. “But it’s disgraceful that the Wall government has done so little to help those who need help coping with the

increased cost of living when it had so much to work with. This may go down in the books as the most uninspiring way anyone has ever spent $11 billion dollars.”

Lingenfelter said, as well, that the Wall government continues to use outdated accounting

standards when crafting its budgets and noted, for example, that only through a $267.5 million draw down on the province’s “rainy day fund” was the government able to achieve balance on a summary basis.

“The Finance Minister’s claim that this is budget is balanced on a summary basis would be accepted nowhere else in Canada,” Lingenfelter said. “Drawing money from the savings account when revenues are at record highs is

not only irresponsible management but the government’s own documents indicate that in this case, it has deliberately not followed generally accepted accounting principles to achieve this deception.”

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

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REAL ESTATE

of The BattlefordsIndependently Owned and Operated

Wally LorenzSales Associate

1391 - 100th St.North Battleford, SK

S9A 0V9Day or Night

Cell: (306) 843-7898Bus: (306) 446-8800

znerol.w@sasktel.net

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS…• Selling/Buying• Residental• Farm/Acreage• Commercial• Recreational

HANDY JIM SERVICES

available to do…• painting & nishing• decks & small buildings• light plumbing• windows & doors• small roo ng jobs• laminate & hardwood oors

• general repairsCall Jim @ 948-3333

McCARTYCONSTRUCTION• Commercial • Residential• Design Builder • Insurance Claims• Renovations • Drafting Service

“Big or Small -- We Do Them All”

Licenced Journeyman CarpentersTroy McCarty 948-5627 (H) 948-9280 (C)Mitch McCarty 373-8254 (H)

Serving Biggar ... Since 1968

EYE CARE

Ladies Only 30 min. Workout…owned and operated by

Diane Larouche Ellard,Can-Fit-Pro Certi ed

Personal Trainer

104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

948-7967

in Nova Wood Centre

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Housing for families and seniors

Rent based on incomeCall: 948-2101

FOR RENT HOME

IMPROVEMENTS

MADGE CONTRACTING LTD. For all your roo ng needs…

New ConstructionMetalRe-roofsAsphaltShakes

We offer 10 Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch

On InsuranceExcellent Local References

For a FREE estimate please

call… 306-948-5453 306-717-2818www.madgeroo ng.com

Biggar, Sask.

Torch-onTileAll repairs

For all your glass needs…owned and operated

by Matt Poitras104 - 2nd Ave. West

Biggar

948-4846

ResidentialCommercialAutomotive

Business & Professional …Business & Professional …

PHILLIPS FLOORS &

MOREFlooring, Appliances,

Custom Cabinets, Electrolux, Paint

and supplies204 Main St. • Biggar

Phone 948-1773

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL &

REFRIGERATION SERVICES

Authorized Appliance DepotElectrical Wiring

TrenchingLicensed Journeyman

Adrian de Haan

948-5291

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC

• Residence• Commercial Wiring

For free estimates Ph: 948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning

FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning

Call: 948-2807 orBill: 948-5609Dale: 948-5394

Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, ¼ mile

west on Triumph Rd.

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED

CLEANINGCustom Cleaning of

H.R.S. & C.P. S. WheatPhone: 948-5678

Mundt’s Mobile Custom Grain

Cleaning

For bookings, call Jason

948-2887948-6969

Phoenix M4Mobile Grain

cleaning and sizing

WTSL MOBILE GRAIN SERVICEBox 917, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Wayne Dollansky306-948-7247

Custom Combining JD9770

with draper or hydra ex

headers

SEED CLEANING

ELECTRICAL

HEALTH/

WELLNESS

A Sign of

Qualilty!

• Wood, metal, plastic signs• Vehicle & window graphics• Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

Jerry MucPhone: 948-2958

Fax: 948-5699

Bear Hills Rentals &

Machine Works

Phone: 948-4844Fax: 948-4845

• Machine Shop Service• Rentals• MASTER FEEDS dealer• COMMERCIAL SOLUTION Ag Parts dealer• Drive line parts & service• KANE VET supplier

Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member)NEW LOCATION…

219 - 4th Ave. E., BIGGAROther Services available…

• Paraf n Wax• Thai Herbal Massage• Re exology• Hot Stone Massage• Engergy Work

~ Gift Certi cates ~Evening, Saturday and in-home

appointments available.948-2548 or 948-9710

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Biggar, Sask.

948-3389

Owners/Operators• Travis Young• Dallas Young• Claude Young

For all your home,business and rural needs

DENTAL

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN

Dentist115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

OFFICE HOURSMonday to Thursday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Phone: 882-2123

Emergency (after hours) 882-2006

GLASS

INSTALLATION

BIGGAR

DENTAL

CLINIC

306-948-3408

104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…Monday - Thursday,

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Friday,

8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Tim Hammond Realty

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (offi ce)Cell 948-9168

www.TimHammond.cawww.FarmsofCanada.com

Licenced for: •Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

Cari McCartyResidential Sales

Tim Hammond Realty

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (offi ce)Cell 948-7995

www.TimHammond.cahttp://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Licenced for: •Residential

Tim Hammond Realty

Dave MolbergBSA

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (offi ce)Cell 948-4478

www.TimHammond.cawww.FarmsofCanada.com

Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential

ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT

Bear Hills Rural Development CorporationBox 327Biggar, SKS0K 0M0

Helping you Help yourself

Kent Dubreuil, E.D.O.Phone: 306-948-2295Fax: 306-948-5050

MANUFACTURING

“Annie Things Possible” Health, Beauty & Spa

Weight Loss ClinicConsultant & CoachAnne G. Livingston

•Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic•Epicure Selections•Walden Farms Products•Young Living Essential Oils•Beauticontrol Skin Carewww.beautipage.ca/annelivingstonLocated in Angie’s Hair Salon

219 Main St., BiggarCall 948-7274 or 948-3696

Saskatoon

DUANE NEUFELDTServing BIGGAR and Area

306-948-8055Fax: 306-948-2763

www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Licensed For:

• Residential

• Acreage

• Farm

Th e sign you want. Th e agent you need.

SEED CLEANING HEARING CARE

NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTRE

NOW

OPEN

“Putting PERSONAL back into fi tness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, Certifi ed Fitness Trainer,

Natural Health Consultant, Physical Therapy Aide

Over 20 years resistance training experience!• Personalized Fitness/Nutrition

Programs• One-on-One Personal Training• Injury Prevention and Rehab

• Active Isolated Stretching• Limited Memberships to Private Fitness Studio

Gift Certifi cates available.Visit us @

219 - 4th Ave. East, BiggarWhere you can feel right at home!

Phone… 948-2548Cell… 948-8048

ELECTRICALHOME

IMPROVEMENTS

• 5 Year manufacturer’s warranty on all Oticon Hearing Aids• 5 Year supply of batteries • 5 Year premium service plan• Risk-free ZERO MONEY

DOWN trial period

1-877-979-4543CALL NOW:

#16-1945 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon

IT’S ALL INCLUDED!

Kirk EwenDoctor of Optometry

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311

WINE, BEER, COOLER KITS and SUPPLIES

…available at

Grape Moments …located in The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

• 948-3344 •

Call us for…• Insurance jobs• Renovations

• New home building• Drywall & Painting

• Flooring (hardwood, ceramic, etc.)

• Residential/Commercial• Certi ed installer for

Logix ICF

FREE Estimates

Inc.Inc.

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 201118 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Business & ProfessionalBusiness & ProfessionalLEGAL SERVICES

BUSSE LAWPROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

Barristers & Solicitors

DR. KRUEGER,KENDALL &

WILSONOptometrists

100-128-4th Ave. South, Saskatoon, SK S7K

1M8

Phone: 244-7464 for appointment

OPTOMETRISTS

ACCOUNTING

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING

SERVICESGarry A. Faye

Chartered AccountantNotary Public

201B-2nd Ave. WestP. O. Box 1480Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 948-5133

ELMER DOVEChartered AccountantCredit Union Building

302 Main Street P. O. Box 1750

Biggar, SK S0K 0M0948-2222 or 948-2029

INVESTMENTS

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY

CLEANINGCliff ForsythBox 736, Biggar

Phone: 948-5600

BIGGAR COURIER• Biggar to Saskatoon• Same day Service• Monday to Friday

• 24-hour Answering Service~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK

SERVICEBob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

Let Vortex protect your

truck and your invest-ment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System

306-882-2289

Prairieland Collision

Rosetown, Sask.

AUTOMOTIVE

Roe & Companyis a full service law offi ce

that practices… Family and Criminal law Commercial law Real Estate Wills and Estate,

andour lawyers,

William Roe, Q.C. Jason Peszko,Ian Mokuruk,Treena Sikora

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or

306-244-9865

Residential Commercial AutomotiveFor FREE estimates or enquiries CALL

Wayne or Dorothy at 948-5678

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

• Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer

• round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy

semi-trailers• also buying and selling

straw and forage• also machinery haulingHome • 306-948-2037 Alex • 306-948-7291 Dan • 306-948-7843

Biggar, Sask.

FFinancial PlanEstate PlannLife Insuran220 Main Stre306 948 5377

info@twhfinanciwww.twhfinanci

nningningnceet7al.caal.ca

SERVICES

Battery ChargersElectric FencersRepaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop109 Main St., Biggar

Phone: 948-2442Fax: 948-2484

after hours George: 948-7533Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

Service TruckFull Mechanical ServiceMon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.phone: George

948-3376

CRT WELDING of Biggar, SK

Phone: 306-948-5286 or 306-948-2401 Cell: 306-948-7354 or 306-948-7790Email: crt_welding@hotmail.com

> CWB certifi ed> Portable truck

KRF Automotive Detail Centre

100% handwash“Where we do it all for you!!”• Detailing• Vortex Spray-In Box Liners• Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring• Auto Accessories• Trailer Rentals

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

948-1722

Ivan

Young,BiggarTree services

available…• cut trim and removal• landscaping• trenching• holes for piles• basements

• post holes• cement removal• driveways• garage pads

948-3381

MONARCH MEATS

948-3384

• custom slaughter, cut and wrapping

• sausage making, curingand smoking

• sides of Pork & Beef available

Modern Licenced Abbatoir

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

Custom Grain Hauling

306-948-9278Landis, Sask.

Atkinson TruckingLandis, Sask.…For all your Local Grain Hauling Needs

Bailen Atkinson658-4460 or 948-4450

• Jackets • Windsuits

• Shirts • Hunting Gear

• Bunnyhugs • Caps

• Toques • Bags

Sewing & Embroidery

Judy Kahovec:882-4313, Cell 831-7935Carey Krchov: 882-3213

Check out our new website:classicmakings.ca

Judy Kahovec…306-882-4313, cell 831-7935 Carey Krchov…882-3213

The Country Clipper• All Breed Dog Grooming• Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory)• Pet Supplies• Saleboard for dog and cat related items

For appointments and enquiries, call Janet at

948-2091Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 pm.

REBEL

LANDSCAPINGBiggar, Sask.

• driveways• cement pads• pruning• planting• lawn care

• sod• patio blocks• fences• and much more

Phone Ed --

948-2879 evenings;

948-7207 days

COURIER/HAULING

SERVICES SERVICES

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

• Heavy truck parts• Agriculture parts• Automotive parts & accessorieswww.yhtruckagauto.com521 Main St., Biggar

948-2109

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING•Texas Gates•Spray Foam Insulation•Sandblasting & Painting•Internal Coatings•Rock Guard Coatings

Mobile UnitsOffi ce: 948-2805Cell: 948-6062email: northland83@yourlink.ca

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AUTOMOTIVE

ACCOUNTING

This space available for…our 26-week commitment

in this directory$2.89/week = $75 + g.s.t.

(regular price $9.52 per week) One column x 1 inch size

Call 948-3344

M & N REPAIR301 - 1st Ave. E, Biggar

948-3996Open Monday-Saturday

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

SGI Safety Inspection

Heavy Truck Repair

Auto Repair

TIRES

Your authorized

Panasonic, StarChoice, Bell,

Xplornet Internet dealer and Your authorized

SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

216 Main St., Biggar

948-3955

1st Ave. West, Biggar

948-2700Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

Open: Mon.-Fri.8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

INSURANCE

BIGGAR INSURANCE

SERVICESAnita Silvernagle,

Lisa Haynes (Notary Publics)• Home & Agro,

Auto & Commerical Insurance • Blue Cross • Motor Licence Issuer

Offi ce Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

304 Main Street • BiggarPhone: 948-2204 or

948-3886

Without

advertising,

nothing happens!!!

304 Main St., Biggar in Biggar Insurance Bldg.

222

Beadle’s Computer Solutions

Sales & ServiceCall Steven 948-2489

PHOTOGRAPHY

WERKZ O ART PHOTOGRAPHY

Call Art Beadle @ 948-2576 for info and bookings.

On location portraits…family, groups, individuals, baby & boudoir.

PPhotos byhotos by JJocelynocelynPortraits, Family,Portraits, Family, Weddings & SportsWeddings & Sports

PhotographyPhotographyBiggar, SaskBiggar, Sask..

www.photosbyjocelyn.comwww.photosbyjocelyn.com306-948-2814306-948-2814

Anne G. LivingstonCerti ed Custom Picture Framer

• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

Call Anne @ 948-7274greengables2@sasktel.net

Stuart A. Busse, QCLarry A. Kirk, LL.B.

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

948-3346…serving your

community since 1972

MR. JOHN G. SMITH

* Local Handyman/

Drayman plusIndependent Sales Consul-

tant for SWEPCO Building

Products & Lubricant

Phone: (306) 948-3856

Mobile: (306) 948-7896

Email: johngsmith1@

hotmail.com

223 Main StreetBiggar

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-2183Email: ddolack@sasktel.netWebsite: www.hrblock.ca

To fax…stop in at To fax…stop in at The IndependentThe Independent

Phone: 948 5600

ONLINE @biggarindependent.ca

Pssst...Did you hear that you can still buy REGAL?

Contact Nancy Duns Independent Rep

www.sask.shopregal.ca Ph: 237-4777

Email: saskregal@sasktel.net

Wood and Steel Buildings

Floor & Trusses

GEORGE STAHLPh: (306) 948-3776cell: (306) 260-6503

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 19

Asquith NewsNeil Millard 329-4235

Alley Katz Bowling Results

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011

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NOTICE OFANNUAL SCHOOL DIVISION MEETING

Notice is hereby given thatthe Annual Meeting of Electors of the

Sun West School Division No. 207 will be held in the Theatre at Rosetown Central High School on

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 starting at 7:00 p.m.

This meeting is for the transaction of business as prescribed by The Education Act. All electors are urged to attend this very important meeting.Dated at Rosetown, Saskatchewan, this 11th day of March, 2011

Ryan Smith, Superintendent of Business

For only………………… For more information contact

Ron Amy at the dealership toll free

1-877-979-7999 or 948-9605Rosetown Mainline Motor Products Ltd.

2008 Chev Silverado LTZ, one ton crew w/SRW 6.6T, leather, air, tilt, cruise, power windows, locks, mirrors, seats and sunroof, 6 disc CD, Deep Ruby Metallic, 105,000km, SK Tax Pd $37,800$37,800

by Karen McPherson Monday night mixed league,MHS -- Reg Horner, 212; MHT -- Reg Horner, 607; LHS -- Cindy Watson, 217; LHT -- Cindy Wat-son, 546.Wednesday YBC,Juniors HS -- Jessie Mallas, 117; HT -- Jessie Mallas, 301.BantamHS -- Kaleb Carter, 105; HT -- Kaleb Carter, 259.PeeWeeHS -- Cassandra Ra-schke, 104; HD -- Cas-

sandra Raschke, 202.BowlarsaurusHS -- Marissa Carter, 81.Thursday afternoon Mixed Senior League,MHS -- Glen Shockey, 277; MHT -- Glen Shockey, 674; LHS -- Esther Singer, 249; LHT -- Dianna Meger, 576.Thursday 7 p.m. Mixed League,MHS -- Les Wardrop, 366; MHT -- Les Wardrop, 755; LHS -- Sharon Faye, 200; LHT -- Sharon Faye, 513.

I arrived back from Cal-gary on Tuesday, March 22 during a storm we usually had back in the 1950s. It is always good to get away for awhile but there is no place like home.On the jet back from

Calgary I saw a good joke in their paper and decided to put it in The Independent. What do you find at the end of everything? (The letter “g”)The seniors held their

bingo on Friday, March 25.Darren Kraft and Gabe

Brecht will be celebrat-ing their birthdays on Saturday, March 26 and Don Down on Sunday, March 27.As I walk around town

many people are getting their usual exercise from removing the snow. Don’t go at it in a fast pace.Tip of the Day: “Give

me beauty in the inward soul; and may the inner and outer be at one.” Plato.Don’t forget the Senior’s

meeting on Monday, April 4 at 1 p.m.The fire department

have their meeting on Tuesday, April 5The Seniors will hold

their exercises on Tues-day, April 5.Town council will hold

their meeting on Mon-

March is Fraud Aware-ness Month so protect yourself from fraud! Shred or burn all docu-ments that include your name, address, Social Insurance number, fi nan-cial information or other sensitive information. Do not recycle papers that contain personal infor-mation.

Don’t forget that the next Seniors meeting is on Monday, April 4. The Senior Exercises are still Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

The Seniors next pot-luck takes place on Mon-day, April 11.

The Royal Purple Lodge will meet on Wednes-

day, April 11 -- and don’t forget the seniors pot-luck supper on Monday, April 11. Hope to see you there.On Saturday, April 16 the

Asquith Fire Department will be having a pig roast and auction sale to raise money for the Jaws of Life. Come one, come all.The Lord Asquith school

will be putting on a Walk of Hope for disaster relief in Japan, Wednesday, April 20 at 1 p.m. Please spon-sor a student, receipts available for $10 or more. Cheques payable to Cana-dian Red Cross.I’m just counting the days

until the Major League Baseball begins.

day, April 13 in the Elks Hall.

Tip of the Day: Visit local shut ins and do a few things to show that you really care, such as taking out the garbage, watering the plants, go-ing for a walk together, sitting outside, talking, listening, and being a friend. If your soul needs nourishment’ find out how you can nourish oth-ers.

If you have any news to report, please contact me or The Biggar Inde-pendent.

I was pleased that the Lord Asquith School is doing their part in help-ing the people of Japan.

In Birch Hills we had a exchange student from Japan who stayed with us. She and her husband are safe but their home was damaged.

Now about baseball:

Last year Canadian Ja-son Bay missed 67 games with a concussion. This season he is back and playing for the New York Mets.

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20 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011