by Helen SolmesEsterhazy town council

has had to rethink itsplans to install a concretefloor in the Dana AntalCommunity Arena. Thetown applied in Septem-ber for a Municipal RuralInfrastructure Fundgrant to cover half of theestimated $407,000-pro-ject.

Town council has sincebeen advised that theproject could cost consid-erably more than esti-mated. Rob Beaton, a pro-fessional engineer withBrownlee Beaton Krekeengineering firm metwith town officials andarena committee mem-bers in October.

“The performance of aconcrete ice slab is depen-dent to a very high degreeon the performance of thebase material on which itis cast” Beaton advisedcouncil in a letter datedNov. 7. “Committee mem-bers at the meeting ques-tioned the quality and orcompaction of the exist-ing sand bed and under-lying fill material. Wesuggested that a subsur-face investigatory pro-gram be initiated next

spring. We could thenprepare a predesignreport which wouldinclude a preliminarydesign and cost estimatebased on informationobtained.”

The cost of the pre-design report is estimat-ed to be $3,000-5,000 plusthe cost of the testing forthe investigatory pro-gram.

by Helen SolmesSnowmobiling has been

banned from the Ester-hazy Historical Parkexcept on the markedtrail. Esterhazy towncouncil passed a bylawbanning snowmobiling inthe park during its regu-lar council meeting onNov. 14.

The Supersledders andtown employees havemarked a trail throughthe park for the upcomingsnowmobiling season.

Other council newsCouncil has accepted

the RBC Royal Bank’sloan offer to finance theconstruction of the No. 5wells and water supplyline project. The town haschosen the shortest andleast-costly of three RBCoptions, that is a fixedloan at 4.78 per centinterest over three yearswith $10,753.42 monthlypayments.

Council has committedto paying the cost to traina local building inspector.Ed deVries and the townhave entered into anagreement whereby the

town will pay the tuitionfee for deVries to train asa building inspector inexchange for a minimumof one year’s servicesuntil the tuition fees arerepaid. deVries hasagreed to repay the townthe cost of tuition andmaterials “by deducting aportion of his buildinginspection fees for eachbuilding performed forthe town until theamount owing is fullyrepaid,” the agreementstates.

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INSIDE THISISSUE:

Rare technologyFlour mill applies for nationaldesignation . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Flyers start season with winFlyers start season with 8-1 victory . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

Win a 2008 Ford FocusBigger and more exciting promothis year . . . . . . . Page 8-9, 16

by Helen SolmesPotash Corp.

Saskatchewan willincrease its annual pro-duction at its Rocanvillemine by two milliontonnes by 2012 with aninfusion of $1.8 billion.

Potash Corp.announced last weekthat it will be sinking athird shaft and buildinga new mill adjacent tothe existing mill as soon

as permits are in place.The company will alsodevelop a new under-ground system to trans-port or from the newmine area to the produc-tion shafts, according toa press release datedNov. 14.

The expansion willincrease production atRocanville by two mil-lion tonnes annually to atotal production of 15.7

million tonnes.“With the industry

operating near capacity,the Rocanville expansionwill be needed to meetfurther demand growth,”the press release stated.“With a global environ-ment of growing demandand tight supply, potashconsumers around theworld need us to bringmore product to thetable.”

An A-Star B3 Eurocopter owned by Great Slave Helicopters ofYellowknife has been towing an electromagnetic ‘bird’ in the area ofMosaic Potash (Esterhazy) K2 mine and collecting geophysical data toidentify any geophysical changes, shifts, or movements of the ground toa depth of 20 feet that would help the company to identify any futureproblems for the mining operation. The ‘bird’ is suspended from aKyvlar and steel wire cable and hovers approximately 200 metres abovethe ground. The ‘bird’ is owned and operated by Fugro Airborne Surveysof Mississauga.

PCS announces $1.8 billion expansion

Snowmobiles restricted in park

Engineering studies first

First-place poster by Akaysha Duchek

Royal Canadian Legion poster contest Esterhazy High School

by Helen SolmesThe Royal Canadian

Legion (RCL) No. 247 haschosen Jaymie DaCosta’sdesign for a new ceno-taph in the Peace Park inEsterhazy. DaCosta pro-posed a low profile archwith a granite face etchedwith two stylized poppieson each side and trimmedin field stone with theinscription “Always andForever: Their NameLiveth Ever More.”

“ I chose field stone andgranite for continuitywith the existing ceno-taph,” DaCosta told TheMiner-Journal. “The new

cenotaph will be similarin size and will carry thenames of the veterans onan oval metal plaque sus-pended from the arch.

DaCosta is one of sev-eral Esterhazy Schoolstudents who submitteda design for the new ceno-taph that will be built onthe existing base in thePeace Park within thenext two years, subject tothe RCL raising fundsthrough grants, fundraising, and donations,according to RCL No. 247President, Gerry Lucas.“We are now in theprocess of costing out

Jaymie’s design andapplying for grants.”

DaCosta was presentedwith a cheque for $200and a Vimy Ridge com-

memorative coin. Twostudents received honor-able mentions for theirdesigns – Alex Allary andBailey Bogdan.

The Royal Canadian Legion No. 247 has cho-sen Esterhazy High School student JaymeDaCosta’s design for a new cenotaph. Above:Gerry Lucas presented a cheque for $200 and aVimy Ridge commemorative coin to Da Costa.

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400-lb welder missingA 400-lb, 20-year-old

welder was taken from alocation near the MosaicPotash (Esterhazy) K2mine east of Esterhazy,according to Cst. JesseNkwama. “On Nov. 2between the hours of4:45 p.m. and Nov. 5,7:45 a.m., near the K2mine a welder wastaken,” she said. “Thewelder is as described:approximately 20-years-old, approximately 400lb, orange in color, 2

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by Helen SolmesLeaf Rapids’ decision to

ban all plastic grocerybags last year has rico-cheted through the gro-cery industry, promptingmore than one food chainto offer their customersalternatives to the non-biodegradable bags.

In the past year,Esterhazy BigWay Foodsowner Keith Dunster hasnoticed more and morepeople carrying clothbags into his store, in andout of the post office, andaround town yet, hisstore still dispenses thee n v i r o n m e n t a l l y -unfriendly plastic check-stand bags. “I can’t helpbut wonder what is hap-

pening to those bags,” hetold The Miner-Journal.

BigWay Foods is nowoffering a recycle pro-gram for all plastic thatits store and other retail-ers generate, “from usedgrocery bags to plasticwrap and overwrap onproducts – as much as wecan humanly handle,” hesaid. “In the first fourweeks of our recycle pro-gram, we have baggedeight to 10 rain-barrel-size bags full of recyclableplastic.

“There is some laborinvolved in that theBigWay staff must sortclear plastic from plastic

that has been inked orstamped in any way.”

Many retailers aremarketing themselves asgreen retailers, accordingto Dunster, and leavingthemselves suspect as towhere the plastic endsup. He assures his cus-tomers that the plasticthat BigWay Foods col-lects is being shipped toto TGP, BigWay’s whole-saler, to be used in theconstruction of TREXdecking and railing prod-ucts made from primarilyrecycled plastic grocerybags, reclaimed palletwrap and waste wood.

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of my campaign team, and of course the

constituents who voted for me at the polls.

The entire campaign was a great experience

and an enjoyable venture.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR ELECTORSGOOD SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISION No 204

Notice is hereby given that the 2007 Annual General Meeting of the Good Spirit SchoolDivision No 204 will be held as follows:

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Supper @ 6:00 pm Meeting @ 7:00 pmYorkton Regional High School

150 Gladstone Avenue North

Yorkton, SK

Tickets for supper (catered by Melville SADD) are available for purchase at $5.00 each.Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting portion of the evening.

Contact Lynel Martinuk at 786-5501 for further information.

The meeting agenda will include such topics as the following:_ Strategic Plan_ Assessment for Learning Results

_ Improvement Planning_ Draft Administrative Procedure on School Viability

_ Financial Report

Dated at Yorkton, SK, this 2nd day of November, 2007.

Sherry Todosichuk, Superintendent of Business Administration

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by Helen SolmesIf historian Arnold

Roos is able to convincethe National HistoricSites Board that theEsterhazy Flour Mill is,as he sees it, that is, as arare example of a technol-ogy that was once vital tothe agriculture economyof Saskatchewan, thenpossibly the mill willhave a national designa-tion to add to its provin-cial designation.

The mill was designat-ed a Saskatchewanprovincial heritage site in2005. The Friends ofFlour Mill Committee hasapplied to the HistoricSites and MonumentsBoard of Canada fornational-historic site des-ignation.

Roos visited Esterhazylast week, toured the mill,and read through history

documents in theEsterhazy communitymuseum. “The technologythat was used in the millis common but the mill israre in that it has sur-vived when othershaven’t, according toRoos. “The mill is ofnational significance inthat it is one of fewremaining flour mills,” hesaid. “It’s rare in that ithas survived when othershaven’t.”

The grandson of one ofthe mill owners during its100-year-history was onhand last week to givefirst hand accounts of theoperation of the mill.Keith Paulger is thegrandson of Joe Junekwho operated the mill in1950-59. “My grandfatherwas a great people-per-son. I remember himweighing grain, milling it,

and bagging the flour,”Paulger said. “I remem-ber going back to the millin the evenings to feedthe mill cats.”

Paulger also remem-bers seeing the mill aban-doned and looking verydilapidated before theFriends of the EsterhazyFlour Mill Committeestarted its renovations. “Isaw it at its worst,” hesaid. “I would have beenright in there renovatingit if I lived closer.

“My grandfather wasan amazing man. Ibelieve he owned a hard-ware store in Stockholmat one time and he didcustom threshing. He wasalso a tinsmith. Whenthe people in the areawere converting from coalto oil furnaces, Joe madeduct work in the mill’sboiler room.”

Historian Arnold Roos of Ottawa listens to Keith Paulger’s accounts ofthe days when Paulger’s grandfather, Joe Junek, operated the EsterhazyFlour Mill (1950-59). Roos toured the mill and studied documents in prepa-ration of his report to the Canadian Historic Sites and Monuments Board.The Friends of the Esterhazy Flour Mill Committee has applied to the boardfor designation as a national historic site.

Flour mill applies for national historic site designation

Recycled plastic in decking

Esterhazy High School senior winners of the Royal Canadian Legionpoetry, essay and poster contest are back row, l-r: Brittany Tanasichuk,Skylar Herperger, Aaron Hayder, Brendon Schmidt, Kris Tatton, AlexPorter, Carter Bernath, Kelsey Sheppard, Katelyn Kirby. Front row:Derek Clarke, Samantha Urzada, Jayme DaCosta, Akaysha Duchek,Brooklyn Leduc, Brittany Lucas, Chelsea Bleau.

Looking Back

The Internet genius who set up mywebsite said “Naturally, you’ll want toinclude a blog”.

“Why?” I asked.“Well, so you can share your

thoughts on news of the day with thepeople who read your newspaper andmagazine columns,” he said.

“That’s what the columns are for,” Isaid. ‘You want me to write a secondcolumn for free?”

“Oh, not for free,” he said. “Youcould sell advertising on your site andcollect royalties.”

Oh right, I thought. And thatmeans that I would also get to keep asecond set of books. And I would need

to pay an accountant to figure out myGST and PST – when I wasn’t rushingto my laptop to share my thoughtswith the world on the news of the day.

“No thanks,” I told the Internetgenius.

At the time we had that conversa-tion, blogging was shaping up tobecome one of the oddest phenomenaof the new millennium. Everybodyand their Aunt Minnie was setting upa web log. In 2006 blogs were beingcreated at the rate of 100,000 a day.

No longer. Nowadays the Internetlandscape is littered with thebleached and bloating carcasses ofabandoned blogs – more than 200 mil-

lion of them world wide, according toGartner Inc., a U.S. research firm.

Why? Because a lot of bloggers arediscovering that life on the Internet isa lot like real life – it takes a lot ofwork to maintain it. They are also dis-covering something that any profes-sional writer could have told them:that writing for free soon loses itscharm.

The Canadian indie pop sensationknown as Feist is the latest celebrityfor whom blogging doesn’t seem likesuch a hot idea anymore. She person-ally axed her entire website in themost appropriate way – on line. Nextto a photo of the musician, a hand-written open letter was posted on thesite. A letter that began with“AAAAAAAAGH” – printed in blockletters.

Reasons? Feist said the site hadbecome ‘robotic’ and ‘not beautiful’. “Icouldn’t recognize myself in it,” shesays. She also blamed her ‘analoguemind’.

Mind you, Maria Amelia Lopez ofMuxia, Spain would wonder what allthe fuss was about. A year ago shedidn’t know the Internet existed.Then a relative showed her how to goonline and set her up with a personalaccount as a birthday present. Now,she’s a full-blown addict. She blogsdaily and about everything: her niecesand nephews, the construction of anapartment building next door,miniskirts: “a miniskirt with a goodpair of legs – that, I love. But youreally need to have good legs.”

She loves her blog connections evenmore. “It’s a whole new universe,” shesays. Indeed it is, and Maria Amelia isa big part of it. In the past eightmonths her blog has had more than350,000 hits from correspondentsaround the world. Her fans check herblog faithfully – even if it’s only to findout the latest about Maria Amelia’sswollen joints.

Did I mention that Maria Amelia isquite possibly the world’s oldest activeblogger?

Ninety-five and posting.Perhaps blogging isn’t really dying.

Maybe it’s just in transition. My news-paper also carried a story about JodyGnant, an aspiring singer/songwriterin Phoenix, Arizona who doesn’t justshare her thoughts on her blog. Sheshares everything she has. Literally.

It’s called Lifecasting. Jody Gnantcarries a webcam from wakeup tolights out every day. She videocastseverything she does, short of bath-room time and locations which don’tallow cameras.

Payoff? Gnant says lugging a web-cam around 24/7 has firmed up herbiceps.

“Besides,” she says, I never feelalone.”

I guess not. But I wonder why the lyrics to

Eleanor Rigby keep running throughmy mind?

by Arthur BlackArthur Black is a freelance

columnist and former CBC Radio broadcaster

Bye, bye blogs

EDITORIAL

Publisher/Owner: Brenda MatchettEditor: Helen Solmes

Office Manager: Christina HolmbergAdvertising/Sales: Shelley GillespieLooking Back/Office: Lexi Gillespie

Page 4 The Miner-Journal, Esterhazy, Sask. Monday, November 19, 2007

Fifty years ago, 1957 -The Saltcoats Liberal Association held a grand banquet and

dance in Langenburg. The banquet presented a speech fromRoss Thatcher of Moose Jaw, a well-know political figure in theprovince. Thatcher was the Liberal candidate for Assiniboia inthe previous federal election. He received a large amount ofpublicity for this election when he took part in a debate withpremier J.C. Douglas at Mossbank as a part of the electioncampaign.

Forty years ago, 1967 -One hundred and fifty people attended the annual Chamber of

Commerce social evening held at the rainbow Club. K.E. Snedker,MLA for Saltcoats Constituency, was the guest speaker. Many tro-phies for the centennial parade were presented by president DarylEggen following the banquet and speeches. presented these tro-phies. Morris Studios received the commercial award; SchentagConstruction, the industrial; Kaposvar Church, the out-of-town;the Cave Men from Melville, best comedy; Schentag COnsturction,old-timer; Patricia Patrick, best dressed cowgirl; and Roger Boyle,best dressed cowboy.

Thirty years ago, 1977 -The United States Ambassador to Canada, Thomas O.

Enders, and his wife Gaetana visited the IMC Potash Mine onNov. 7. The ambassador and his party were met by Richard A.Lenon, chairman, president and chief executive of IMC and byCharles E. Childers, vice president, when they arrived at thesite. The ambassador was returning from a trip to westernCanada when he stopped off at the minesite to tour the opera-tion. The ambassador and his party left for Winnipeg.

Twenty years ago, 1987 -The candidates would compete in a by-election for the posi-

tion of alderman on Stockholm Village Council. Box Giroux andCurtis Polson, both miners at IMC, were selected to the posi-tion following the previous council meeting.

•St. Anthony’s Hospital Board gave approval to allow the hos-

pital to offer a mobile ultrasound machine. The service wouldbe offered Wednesday afternoons on a weekly basis. The new-found service would benefit local patients since they would nothave to travel to Yorkton or Regina for ultrasound testing.

compiled by Lexi Gillespie

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EDITORIAL

Sask. Party domination of rural seats remarkableOnly time will tell whether Brad Wall’s

Saskatchewan Party government that officially takesover this week is a good one that keeps its promises.

In fact, that’s pretty much all we’ll be assessingbetween now and Nov. 7, 2011, when the next provin-cial election is held. (Although, the very fact that Wallhas made good on his first promise to hold set elec-tions every four years suggests he’s off to a prettygood start.)

But before we go much further in that process andbefore we leave the Nov. 7, 2007 vote too far behind,we really need to take a moment to explore the mag-nitude of the Sask. Party’s wins in 28 of the province’s29 rural seats.

It’s like nothing we’ve seen before in ruralSaskatchewan and perhaps like nothing we’ve seenbefore anywhere in the province.

Admittedly, one could argue that the NDP havebeen even more dominant in the cities in recent elec-tions. After all, New Democrats won all but one urban(Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert)seat in 1991, 1995 and 1999 and all but three in 2003.(And in each of those four elections, the NDP sweptRegina, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert.)

But for one party to virtually sweep virtual everysquare inch of rural (excluding the largely urban TheBattlefords riding where the NDP’s Len Taylor heldon with 43 per cent of the vote) from the grass ranchland of the southwest to the forested parkland of thenortheast is, arguably, even more mind-boggling.

How mind-boggling? Well, usually a party will takea couple of its stronghold seats by 60 per cent of thevote. (The NDP accomplished this in the 2007 vote as

Joan Beatty won Cumberland with 65.9 per cent ofvote in Cumberland and Warren McCall took ReginaElphinstone-Centre with 62.2 per cent.)

But to take 20 rural of 29 by more than 60 per centof vote is phenomenal. Consider the vote totals theSask. Party candidates ran up in rural Saskatchewanridings: Glen Hart in Last Mountain-Touchwood, 60.3per cent; Dustin Duncan in Weyburn-Big Muddy, 60.5per cent; Michael Chisholm in Cut Knife-Turtleford,60.9 per cent; Tim McMillan in Lloydminster, 61.1 percent; Fred Bradshaw in Carrot River Valley, 61.7 percent; Bob Bjornerud in Melville-Saltcoats, 62.2 percent; Don McMorris in Indian Head-Milestone, 63.9per cent; Lyle Stewart in Thunder Creek, 64.3 percent; Ken Krawetz in Canora-Pelly, 64.4 per cent; RodGantefoer in Melfort, 65.2 per cent; Doreen Eagles inEstevan 66.1 per cent; Bill Boyd in Kindersley, 66.7per cent; June Draude in Kelvington-Wadena, 68 per

cent; Yogi Huyghebaert in Wood River, 69.5 per cent;Jim Reiter in Rosetown-Elrose, 69.7 per cent; BradWall in Swift Current, 70.6 per cent; Don Toth inMoosomin, 72.2 per cent; Nancy Heppner inMartensville, 73. 4 per cent; Wayne Elhard in CypressHills, 75.7 per cent, and; Dan D’Autremont inCannington, 77.6 per cent. (One might also want totoss in Ken Cheveldayoff ’s 61.7-per-cent total inSaskatoon Silver Springs, given that it has a ruralcomponent.)

And also consider how many other Sask. Partyrural candidates came close to that 60-per-cent fig-ure: Randy Weekes in Biggar, 59.8 per cent; GregOttenbreit in Yorkton, 59.3 per cent, Delbert Kirschin Batoche, 58.1 per cent; Greg Brkich in Arm River-Watrous, 57.7 per cent; Donna Harpauer inHumboldt, 57. 5 per cent; Dennis Allchurch inRosthern-Shellbrook, 57.4 per cent, and; NadineWilson in Saskatchewan Rivers, 54.7 per cent.

Besides it’s loss in The Battlefords, JeremyHarrison’s narrow win in Meadow Lake is the onlyother rural seat where a Sask. Party candidate evencame close to losing.

In fact, after Taylor and Maynard Sonntag, the nextbest showing by a non-Sask. Party candidate in ruralSaskatchewan was NDP incumbent Lon Borgersonwho, at 41.2-per-cent of the vote in SaskatchewanRivers, was still 13.5-per-cent behind. Only nineother NDP candidates in rural Saskatchewan broke30 per cent or more.

Truly, it was the most dominate performance by aparty in rural Saskatchewan that we’ve seen.

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reportsfrom the

SaskatchewanLegislature

Quebec City is the place to be in 2008while Canada’s oldest city celebratesits 400th anniversary .

Quebec City is Quebec’s secondlargest city, North America’s only forti-fied city north of Mexico, and a worldheritage site.

Quebec City’s 400th anniversary, inmy opinion, places Canada outside therealm of recent history. A walk throughOld Quebec leaves one with a sense ofantiquity that is more often associatedwith the grand cathedrals and castlesof long ago times in Europe. There arecities in North America that date backearlier than Quebec City – St. John’sin Newfoundland, Port Royal in NovaScotia, St. Augustine in Florida, SanteFe in New Mexico and Tadousac inQuebec date back earlier than QuebecCity. However, they were regarded ascommercial outposts for the extractionof resources and wealth. Quebec City,on the other hand, was designed to be apermanent settlement and hasendured the hostilities initiallybetween the French and the natives,then between the French and theBritish in the 1700s, and between theBritish and American revolutionarytroops in the early 1800s.

The Province of Quebec is facing itsmodern-day battles to resolve issues oflanguage and culture within the

province and sovereignty withinCanada and at the same time maintainan economic viability despite dwin-dling resources and declining popula-tion. And economic competition fromits wealthy Ontario neighbors. Themessage I heard, however, when in

Quebec City in 2006, when PremierJean Charest addressed the CanadianCommunity Newspaper Associationdelegates, was a positive, upbeat one inanticipation of the 400th celebrationwhen Quebec City and the Province ofQuebec would open its arms to the

world to join Quebecers in celebration. True enough: The party is about to

start, beginning on New Year’s Eve andcontinuing until October, with 130events for a total estimated cost of $90million. The city is undergoing $400million in renovations and constructionfor the celebrations, in addition to themuch-needed expansion to the JeanLesage International airport.

Flying into Quebec City can be anightmare. I flew from Regina toWinnipeg, Winnipeg to Ottawa, Ottawato Quebec City on the way to the con-ference. The third flight was in a craftonly a notch above a cargo craft. On theway back, I was given the option ofstaying in Quebec City, an extra day –all expenses paid – or stopping over inToronto for a night. I chose to spend anextra day in Quebec City – who would-n’t? The city oozes with culture, history,architecture, and beautifully expres-sive people who respectfully acknowl-edge outsiders’ efforts to speak French,but who would, frankly, much ratherpractice their English.

To truly appreciate Quebec City onemust be prepared to walk, and walk,and walk. It takes little if any effort toabsorb the history and culture of thecity – it’s everywhere for anyone whohas the time to wander and watch andlisten.

Chateau Frontenac, Quebec CityPhoto by Helen Solmes

The place to be: Cultural, linguistic differences aside

The Miner-Journal welcomes letters to the editor. Please sign them and include a phone number.

Page 6 The Miner-Journal, Esterhazy, Sask. Monday, November 19, 2007

Brian Sych - Administrator - 745-5400Judy Parker - Economic Devel. Officer - 745-5405Garth Forster- Recreation Director - 745-5402SN Boreen Centre Bookings - 745-6353

DA MacKenzie Aquatic Center - 745-2844Website: www.town.esterhazy.sk.caE-mail: Town - town.esterhazy@sasktel.netRec E-mail: garthrecreation@sasktel.net

Town of Esterhazy600 Sumner Street Box 490 Esterhazy, Sask. S0A 0X0 Tel: 745-3942 Fax: 745-6797

Contacts:TOWN OF ESTERHAZY

LANDFILL HOURSNov.1 -April 14/08

Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m.Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The waste disposal site is closed on statutory holidays.

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TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGSRegular Council Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday

of every month except July, August and December

N O T I C E S

SKATE SHARPENERThe Town of Esterhazy Recreation Department is

looking for an individual to provide skate sharpen-ing services at the Dana Antal Centennial Arenafor the 2007-2008 season. Anyone interested can

contact Garth at 745-5402

CRAFT SALEThe Esterhazy Kin Club will be hosting the annual

Kin Club Craft Sale on Sunday, November 25, 2007from 11:00am to 4:00pm in the S.N. Boreen

Community Center. Admission is $2.00 for adultsand lunch will be available. For more information

please contact Jessica at (306) 745-6478.

ARENA SCHEDULEThe complete arena schedule is posted on the board

at the Dana Antal Centennial Arena and on the Townof Esterhazy website at www.town.esterhazy.sk.ca

UPCOMING EVENTS

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WASTE DISPOSAL SITEThe landfill site is now operating under Winter

Hours. The landfill will be open Wednesdays from1pm to 5pm and Saturdays from 11am to 6pm.

These hours will be in effect until April 14, 2008

COACHES CLINICSThe Esterhazy Rec Department and Esterhazy

Minor Hockey are hosting a Bodychecking clinic onSaturday December 1. Pre-registration is

required. To register or for more information callGarth at 745-5402.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERApplications are now available for Christmas

Hampers. Application forms are available at theTown Office. Deadline to return hampers is

Monday December 3.

GROWING TREE PRESCHOOLThe Growing Tree Co-operative Preschool Ltd. has

spaces available for 3 & 4 year olds. There are open-ings in both, morning and afternoon classes. For

more information, please contact Kelly @ 745-6246 orKim @ 793-2084.

November Support Our Troops month

(wear the colours of CDN flag every Fri)

Nov. 19 School Community Council mtg. 7pm

Nov. 20 EMBI mtg. 7pm

Nov.21 Report Cards

Nov.21/22 Parent Teacher Student Interviews 4-7pm *

Nov.22 GSSD annual ratepayers mtg.

Yorkton Reg. High 7pm

Nov.23 No School

Nov.27 Sr. Girls Basketball A team vs. Melville 3:30

& vs. Langenburg

Nov. 28 Jr. Dance

Monday Golden JetsWomen’s: High single –

Margaret Matyas, 208; Hightriple – Bea Slater, 564; Highaverage – Margaret Matyas,181. Men’s: High single –Herb Lacroix, 221; Hightriple – Herb Lacroix, 588;High average – Herb Lacroix,200.

Monday Night Men’sHigh single – Tim Zich,

257; High triple – Gil Brule,651; High average – GilBrule, 240.

Wednesday Afternoon Women’s

High single – Kim Nixon216; High triple – BernadetteBerthelet, 552; High average– Gerry Fraser, 198.

Old Central Pilsner Mixed

Women’s: High single –

Bobbi-Jean Martinson, 192;High triple – Diane Lowe,514; High average – DianeLowe, 194. Men’s: High sin-gle – Ken Moar, 223; Hightriple – Ken Moar, 557; Highaverage – Ken Moar, 180.Thursday Silver Threads

Women’s: High single –Sara Pasichnyk, 205; Hightriple – Sara Pasichnyk, 556;High average – Margaret

Matyas, 171. Men’s: Highsingle – Herb Lacroix, 255;High triple – Herb Lacroix,655; High average – BillKunkel, 199.

Thursday Night MixedWomen’s: High single –

Joan Bowley, 234; High triple– Joan Bowley, 638; Highaverage – Joan Bowley, 223.Men’s: High single – BobPerry, 276; High triple –

Brian Flatt, 669; High aver-age – Brian Flatt, 197.

Friday Night MixedWomen’s: High single –

Bernadette Berthelet, 280;High triple – BernadetteBerthelet, 642; High average– Jan Brule, 204. Men’s:High single – Rick Findlay,280; High triple – Gil Brule,714; High average – GilBrule, 250.

YBC SeniorsWomen’s: High single –

Samntha Jones, 249; Hightriple – Samantha Jones,603; High average –Samantha Jones, 192. Men’s:High single – Lorne Porter,266; High triple – TavisEllinger, 721; High average –Tavis Ellinger, 222.

YBC JuniorsWomen’s: High single –

Lindsay Berthlet, 216; Hightriple – Lindsay Berthelet,

538, High average – LindsayBerthelet, 171. Men’s: Highsingle – Carter Zich, 254;High triple – Carter Zich,555; High average – TylerMountain, 179.

YBC BantamsWomen’s: High single –

Dana Irvince; High triple –Dana Irvine, 410; High aver-age – Dana Irvine. Men’s:High single – Sam Baker,198; High triple – QuinnBombior, 467; High average –Sam Baker, 144.

SmurfsGirl’s: High single – Shae

Lynn Forster, 97; High triple– Shae Lynn Forster, 176;High average – Shae LynnForster, 82. Boy’s: High sin-gle – Zach, Gehl, 88; Hightriple – Matthew Metz, 150;High average – Drew Brown,91.

Flyers start season with victorysubmitted byDon HalykEsterhazy Flyers start

the season off with a con-vincing 8-1 victory beforea large crowd in the DanaAntal Community Arena.

Coach Don Halyk waspleased with the play ofsome of the new Flyerplayers. Mix in the youth

with the seasoned veter-ans – its going to makefor an interesting season.

Brett Harrison led theway with a three-goalperformance.

Riley Woytas marked asingle goal followed bynew Flyer players MarkPersick, Levi Broda,Adam Flick, Scott

Vaughn, all with singlemarkers.

Derek Leidl and DustinBear split the goal tend-ing duties – half a gameeach.

The next home game ison Thursday, Nov. 22,when the Flyers playOchapowace. The Flyersplay Moosomin at a home

game on Saturday, Nov.24, at 8:30 p.m.

Also before every Flyerhome game this year, O’Canada will be played.Either one or two pre-novice Flyers will dressup and be out there forthe opening anthem.Hats off to the Flyers andthe little future Flyers.

Two skaters advance after provincialssubmitted by Tracey RichterSkate Canada Saskat-

chewan Section BMOProvincials Champion-ships were held in MooseJaw on Nov. 2-5.

This year was thelargest number of com-petitors qualifying tocompete at provincials.Ten skaters and CoachBev Pangracs, from theEsterhazy Skating Clubattended the provincialchampionships.

In Pre-Juvenile Ladies,Sydney Beutler placed

10th and Tori Forstplaced 15th.

In Juvenile Ladies,Shayanne Bear placed4th.

In Pre-Novice Ladies,Shirelle McAlpine placedsixth in her short pro-gram and sixth in herlong program for an over-all placement of sixthplace.

Chelsea Richter placed13th in her short pro-gram and ninth in herlong program with anoverall placement ofninth place.

Kelsey Perry placedninth in her short pro-gram and 14th in herlong program for an over-all placement of 14thplace.

Kaylyn Beutler placed18th in her short pro-gram and 17th in herlong program with over-all placement of 17 place.

Bailey Kacsmar placed21st in her short programand 20th in her long pro-gram with an overallplacement of 20th place.

In Juvenile Men’s,Justin Kacsmar, skated

for evaluation only andadvanced to JuniorNationals in Ottawa,Ont. taking place Jan. 30– Feb. 2, 2008.

In Junior Ladies,Shasta Bear placedfourth in her short pro-gram and third in herlong program for an over-all placement of fourthplace. Shasta advances tothe BMO FinancialGroup Skate CanadaW e s t e r n / E a s t e r nChallenge in Missi-ssauga, Ont. taking placeDec. 5-9, 2007.

IN BOWLING ACTIONat the Esterhazy Bowlarena

JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACTApplications will be received for the position of

caretaker for the Town Office and Library until4pm November 30. A copy of the contract may bepicked up at the Town Office during regular office

hours. For more information call 745-3942.

UPCOMING HOCKEY GAMESTuesday Nov. 20: Novice vs Churchbridge Wednesday Nov. 21: Atom vs Langenburg

Thursday Nov. 22: Senior Flyers vs OchapowaceSaturday Nov. 24: Senior Flyers vs Moosomin

Check out the Pee Wee Tournament November23, 24, and 25

PARENT-TOT SKATEBegins Wednesday November 21 and runs every

Wednesday afternoon from 1pm – 3pm. Program isfor those children who have never skated before andthose who are just learning how to skate.

by Helen SolmesThe Donald ski trails in

Esterhazy are in top formin anticipation of thecoming cross-country skiseason. Esterhazy CrossCountry Ski Club execu-tive Corky Caughlin(president), EleanorTochor (secretary),Brigette House (treasur-er), Cindy Potter (mem-berships), Brad Nagy(trail director), ValerieCampbell, Cheryl Stomp,and a host of volunteershave been gearing up forthe 2007-08 ski season. Afreshly renovated skichalet has been movedfrom the former downhillski area to the cross-coun-try trail head east of thetown’s landfill siteentrance. Twenty kilome-ters of trails are ready tobe set for classic skiingand six kilometers, forskate skiing. Trails signsare in place and a freshsupply of fire wood hasbeen stacked.

Potter and the club’scommittee have set thisyear’s schedule of clubevents including four fullmoon skis beginning onDec. 23, weather-permit-ting; a waxing clinic anda skate skiing and classicskiing demonstration onJan. 6; and a poker derbyon Jan. 19.

The club will be intro-ducing the Jack RabbitProgram for youth agessix years and up, begin-ning on Dec. 1 with dryland training. The JackRabbit program isdesigned to engage youthin cross country skiingwhile developing theirconfidence, having fun,socializing, buildingmotor skills and develop-ing outdoor winter safetyskills. The program isdesigned and sponsoredby Cross Country Canadaand will be coordinatedlocally by Potter.

Skis, boots, and polesare available for the pub-lic’s use at no charge, atthe club’s chalet and skihut at the trail head.

“Our club is a volun-teer run organizationthat continues to improveeach year,” Potter said.“We are a group that isexcited to share our loveof fresh air, exercise andthe beauty of the out-doors. Our volunteershelp to clear and groomtrails, maintain equip-ment clean, stock the skihut, keep wood supplied,

wax skis and any otherjobs that are required tokeep our club running.”

Memberships are avail-able for students, adults,and family.

For information onmemberships, access tothe ski hut and equip-ment, the Jack Rabbitprogram, and club events,call Cindy Potter at 745-6235.

The Esterhazy CrossCountry Ski Club is amember of the Saskat-chewan Ski Association andCross Country Canada.

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Nutritional Composition(per 100g of cooked lean meat)

Species Fat Calories Cholesterol(g) (kcal) (mg)

Bison 2.42 143 82Beef 10.15 211 86

Pork 9.66 212 86

Chicken (skinless) 7.41 190 89

Sockey Salmon 10.97 216 87

source: Canadian Nutriet File, 2001b.

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Esterhazy Kin Club

Christmas PartySaturday, Dec. 1

Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. Supper: 6:30 p.m.at the S.N. Boreen Community Centre

Includes catered meal, Comedian Dez Reid and D.J.Tickets are just $30 each

Tickets are on sale now until Monday, Nov. 26Available at Town ʻnʼ Country Decorating, Royal Bank

or Sheri Muir at 745-6290.Tables are available to accommodate up to 12.

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Attention Esterhazy SWF MembersUpcoming events, everyone welcome;

Annual meeting Nov. 21 @ 8:00 pm in the Legion.

Annual horn measuring Sun. Dec. 9 from 12:30 –5:00

@ the Scouts hall. Our annual awards banquet

Feb. 23, 2007. Remember entries for the photo contest must be

handed in before the end of the year.

For deer weighing contact Rob or Martin Dyck.

To donate hides to habitat trust contact Terry Rowien

or bring them to horn measuring.

We would like to thank all 320 plus members

for their patronage. Continue enjoying the great outdoors.

East Sask. Female Hockey League presi-dent, Daryl Knourek, presented the bantamgirls league trophy to Esterhazy Bantam GirlsFlyers captain Tylene Roberts. The BantamFlyers won the Eask Sask. Bantam champi-onship in March. The trophy was presented atthe beginning of the Bantam girls first gameof the 2007-08 season, on Nov. 11.

as of Nov. 14, 2007W L T F A Pts

Rocanville 1 0 0 9 3 2Esterhazy 1 0 0 8 1 2Whitewood 1 1 0 6 11 2Bredenbury 1 0 0 3 2 2Moosomin 0 1 1 6 7 1Ochapowace 0 1 1 6 7 1Churchbridge 0 1 0 1 8 0Langenburg 0 0 0 0 0 0

Scoring LeadersG A Pts

David Shields, Est. 0 2 2Brett Harrison, Est. 3 2 5Les Reagh, Roc. 0 3 3Riley Woytas, Est. 1 3 4Owen Wushke, Roc. 2 1 3Chris Scott, Moos. 1 3 4Don St. Marie, Bred. 1 1 2Paul Stapleton, Moos. 2 0 2Jason Miller, Roc 3 2 5Troy Hickman, Roc. 1 2 3Drew Schiller, Moos. 0 3 3Joel Merkosky, Roc. 0 3 3Adam Scott, White. 2 0 2Dwayne Wills, Och. 2 0 2Taylor Shire, Roc. 1 1 2Scott Vaughn, Est. 1 1 2Scott Hamilton, White. 1 1 2Bryon Beat, Och. 1 1 2Tony Kinistino, Och. 1 1 2Gabe Huberdeau, Moos. 1 1 2

TRIANGLEHOCKEYLEAGUE

The Esterhazy Cross-Country Ski Club members and volunteers havemoved the ski chalet from the town’s regional park to the ski club’s trailhead. The chalet has been reshingled and renovated. The club has skis andboots available to lend to anyone interested in trying the sport.

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This year, Esterhazy businesses are working together to give you a chance at winning a

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Esterhazy High Schoolgraduate Jessica Bartokwas recently selected toreceive a Fund for theFuture EntranceScholarship fromLakeland College at theVermelion campus.

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Dear citizens:Town Council has been

working towards provid-ing a more effective andefficient waste collectionand disposal system. Weare trying to improverecycling practices, meetthe needs of the residentsand be practical and cost-effective.

One area that requiresthe public’s support is inregards to the blue binsand cardboard/paper col-lection. Cardboard/paperis to be disposed in theblue bins. The cardboardis to be flattened first andthen deposited. No otherrefuse/waste, etc. is to beplaced in the blue bins.

The contractor emptiesthe blue bins once a week.To ensure an efficient sys-tem, the public’s supportis requested to ensure allcardboard boxes are firstflattened before putting inthe blue bins. Also, ensurethat all other waste, suchas styrofoam and/or plas-tics for example, are notplaced in the blue bins.

It has been observedthat there is still a lot ofcardboard finding its wayto the waste disposal site.This takes up valuablespace in the pit and short-ens the useful life of thepit. A pit at the dumpused to last two years.Compiling with ProvincialRegulations it now justtakes one year before anew pit has to be dug.

By properly recyclingpractices and keepingcardboard/paper out ofthe pit, you will be helpingto extend the life of the pitand keep the costs down.

Should you have anypositive feedback pleasegive me a call.

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DennisonElmore Petz

Denny was born inSouthey, Sask, in July of1921 to Arthur andBertha Petz of Osage,Sask.

He took his educationin Prince Albert andWadena. He worked forthe Co-operativeCreameries and wasmoved to Lloydministerwhere he met and mar-ried Flora Sutherland ofBattleford in 1944.

He began work forNorth American Lumberwhere he remained forthe next 31 years whileraising four great chil-dren as well as workingin a great deal of goose,duck and pheasant hunt-ing and enjoying his

well-trained huntingdogs.

In these years he andhis family lived in eightdifferent locales fromSouthern Alberta toNorthern Manitoba. Hislast few years of workwas a dispatcher withKleysens Transport ofEsterhazy.

After retirement heremained in Esterhazyuntil his illness, that hadbeen going on for someyears, confined him to thenursing home in Yorkton,where he passed awayNov. 1, 2007.

He is survived by hiswife of 63 years, Flora;

children Joy Renshaw(Robert), PatriciaJohnson (Peter); DavidPetz (deceased Jan. 12,2006) and Raymond Petz;nine grandchildren andtwo great-grandsons andtwo great-granddaugh-ters.

Love lives on foreverIn each memory

And thoughtOf the special one

Who meant so muchAnd the happiness they brought

Love lives foreverIt will never fade away

For in our heartsOur loved one

Is with us everyday

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William (Bill)Frank Sapara

August 17, 1925 –November 2, 2007

A Funeral Mass forWilliam (Bill) FrankSapara was held at OurLady Of Victories RomanCatholic Church inEsterhazy on Nov. 9, 2007,with Father AlbertSchmitz officiating.

Urnbearer was PaulLucas; honourary pall-bearers, all in Attendance;honour Guard: RoyalCanadian Legion, TheKnights of Columbus, andEsterhazy Senior GolfClub.

Interment is to be heldat Regina MemorialGardens at a later date.Luncheon held at RoyalCanadian Legion follow-ing service. Donations canbe made to Esterhazy &District Charity GolfClassic or to St. Anthony’sHospital, in Esterhazy.

William was the firstchild born to Christianand Katherine Sapara, inKillaly, Sask., on Aug. 17,1925. He passed awaysuddenly but peacefullyon Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 athis new residence inSumner Place in Ester-hazy.

Bill did many things inhis lifetime: He was afarmhand and a truck-driver. He pumped gasand fixed cars. He was asoldier in the army and a

grain buyer.On March 1, 1947, he

married his sweetheart,Opal Kohl of Neudorf, andin 1963, Bill and Opalwere blessed with the longawaited arrival of theironly child, a daughter,Pamela.

In 1965, they moved toEsterhazy were Bill hadbeen working as the pay-roll master for SchentagConstruction. Later heworked for WeberConstruction in the build-ing of K2 IMC. Bill didthe hiring of all the menthat would be first work-ing at IMC.

In 1967, Bill went intopartnership with his brothers in the IGA store.In 1972, Opal went intopartnership with himafter buying out his broth-ers.

In 1981, Bill and Opalsold the store and retired.Bill spent his time fishing,gardening, golfing, andmany endless hours withhis pride and joys, his fourgranddaughters – Christine,Janine, Amythest, andMorgan. Then in 2000,Bill welcomed the arrivalof his first great-grand-child, Drew WilliamBrown and in 2005 hissecond great-grandchild,Kohl William Marklinger.

In May of 2000, the loveof his life, Opal, was hos-pitalized, and after count-less hours by her side,Opal passed away in2001.

The Esterhazy &District Charity GolfClassic came along thatsame year. Bill knew fromthe many months, days,and hours spent at the St.Anthony’s hospital byOpal’s side, how necessaryit was to have a hospitalhere. He also knew theimportance of having

much-needed equipmentand modern methods.With that, he began hisfund raising. From Sept.10, 2001, until Sept. 10,2007, he fund raised witha vengeance, even fromhis own hospital bed. Hedid this every year not forthe recognition or for hisname or picture in thepaper but for Opal andothers like her, and for thestaff needing the hospital.Even while fund raisingBill grew his garden,which everyone hasenjoyed from his roses,lilies, trumpet lilies to histomatoes, cucumbers, andcarrots.

In October of this year,Bill made an extremelydifficult decision to moveinto Sumner Place and tosell his house. He wasstarting to adjust andenjoy himself at his newplace when he passedaway in his sleep.

Bill was predeceased byhis wife Opal; his parentsChristian and Katherine;brothers Con and Norm;brother-in-law CarlGerhardt.

He is lovingly remem-bered and sadly missed byhis only daughter, Pamela(Alan) Lucas ofEsterhazy; granddaugh-ters Christine (Joe) ofStockholm, Janine (Steve)of Roche Percee, Amythestof Yorkton and Morgan ofEsterhazy; great-grand-sons Drew of Stockholmand Kohl of Roche Percee;brothers Jim (Alice) ofEdmonton and George(Delores) of Esterhazy;sister Connie (Wayne) ofKitchener, Ont.; sisters-in-law Nina of Esterhazy,Marie of Edmonton, Iris(Fred) of Regina and Fernof Regina; many nephews,nieces and friends.

OBITUARIES

Esterhazy High School junior winners of the Royal Canadian Legionpoetry, essay and poster contest are back row, l-r: Alayna Hubick,Caitlin Peebles, Ashley Jordan, John Urzada, Bryton Hawcutt, NickSikora. Front row: Jasmine Petracek, Dylan Hayden, ShiammMartinson. Missing: Amanda Hayder.

Legion members Shirley Herperger (left) and Shirley Drotar (right)present certificates and cash prizes to the Macdonald School winnersof the Royal Canadian Legion essay and poetry contest: KennedyGeddes, Alainah Pollon, Amy Marcotte, Cole Nagy, Kaitlyn Knezacek.Missing: Quinlan Persson.

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We thank all who cameto help celebrate our 66thanniversary at the Galaxy.Special thanks to Evelynand Stuart who did all thearrangements. Thank youall for the cards, flowersand gifts and the lovelycake also phone calls ofbest wishes. It was a mem-orable occasion whichwill never be forgotten.Thank you and Bless youall. – Joe and Georgina Svo-boda. 47:1p

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I would like to thank Dr.Louw, nurses, EMT girls,and staff at St. Anthony’sHospital, for the caregiven to me after my acci-dent. To my family andfriends for all the flowers,fruit baskets, care pack-ages, cards and gifts,phone calls and visits andto everyone for being con-cerned. I really appreciat-ed it. Thank you very verymuch. – Len Forster. 47:1p

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Thank you to all my rel-atives and friends fortheir visits, phone calls,prayers, cards, food andflowers while in ReginaGeneral and Esterhazyhospital and JowseyHouse in Yorkton. A spe-cial thank you to all thestaff for the special care Ireceived during my stay.Everything was greatlyappreciated. God blessyou all. – Jessie Shackleton.

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Monthly Meetings CalendarEsterhazy & District

CanSurmount SupportGroup meets on second

Mondays at 2 p.m. at St.

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Esterhazy. Contact Isobel

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Legion Lounge, 8 p.m.

Everyone Welcome. :nc

Esterhazy Golden Jetsmonthly meeting held

third Thursday of each

month, except July &

Dec., 2 p.m. at Golden Jets

Centre. 12:nc

Twin Valley Riding Clubmonthly meetings – first

Tuesday of every month

at 8 p.m. at the Galaxy

Restaurant. 15:nc

Esterhazy Kin Clubmeets the third Tuesdayof every month at theLegion, 7:30 p.m. For fur-ther info call 745-3736.

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Esterhazy & DistrictChamber of Commercegeneral meetings areheld the fourth Tuesdayof the month at 7 p.m. Formore info please contact745-5405. 5:nc

Esterhazy and DistrictMusic Boosters Inc.(EMBI) meetings will beheld on the third Tuesdayof each month at 7 p.m. inthe Esterhazy HighSchool band room. 5:tfc

St. Anthony’s HealthCare Auxiliary regularmeetings are held thefirst Thursday of everymonth except July andAug. 7:tfc

Cross Country Ski Clubmeeting Monday, Nov. 5,at 6:30 p.m. at the CurlingRink lounge. Anyoneinterested is invited toattend. Bring a friend!

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Potashville SinglesClub meeting will be heldon Nov. 2, 7 p.m. at 301Persson St. in Stockholm.

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In Memoriam

Personal care giver atMorris Lodge, Bangor,Sask. Full-time and casu-al positions available.Duties include personalcare to seniors, responsi-ble for general cleaningduties and may berequired to do simplecooking procedures. Noexperience necessary,employer will train.Apply in person withresume to Gail Helmeczi,administrator, or mail to:Morris Lodge Society, Box54, Bangor, Sask., S0A 0E0.

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Permanent full-timeGeneral Labour for Townof Whitewood. ContactAdministrator SharonRodgers, Box 129, White-wood, SK. S0G 5C0. Ph:306-735-2210. Fax: 306-735-2262. Deadline for appli-cations: November 23,2007.

Assembly line workerneeded immediately foremployment until midDecember. Indoor work,$15/hour. Must have avalid driver’s license.Non-smoker preferred.Call Herperger Farms,Ltd., Atwater at 745-2528or (cell) 745-8337. 47:3c

Cards of Thanks AnniversaryIf you want to drink and

can, that’s your business.If you want to stop andcan’t, that’s our business.Phone Alcoholics Anony-mous at 745-6652, 745-6951,745-6301, 745-3561, 745-6156. 47:tfc

Affected by alcohol?You are welcome to jointhe Happiness Is Alanonor Esterhazy Alanon groupmeetings on Mondays at 1p.m. at the LutheranChurch or Wednesdays at8 p.m. at the Town Office.Phone 745-6301 or 534-4604. 3:tfc

If you have a drug prob-lem and need help callOur House at 745-3478, 745-7241, 745-3576. Check outour on-line meeting atwww.sanity365.com 50:tfc

Personals

NOTICE TO CREDITORSIN THE ESTATE OF

HARVARD WILSON ZAVEDOSKY,

LATE OF ESTERHAZY, SASK.,deceased.

ALL CLAIMS AGAINSTthe above Estate duly veri-fied by StatutoryDeclaration, and with par-ticulars and valuation ofsecurity held if any, must besent to the undersignedbefore the 20th day ofNovember, 2007.

Osman & Co.Box 220 – 500 Maple StreetEsterhazy, Sask. S0A 0X0

Solicitors for the Executor 45:2c

The children andgrandchildren of Ray andGayle Yanyu invite you tohelp us celebrate their25th wedding anniversarywith a come and go onDec. 8, 2007, at 7 p.m. atthe Stockholm Town Hall.There will be a cash baras well as dainties andrefreshments. Hope to seeyou there. No gifts please.

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by Helen SolmesThe public is invited to

again this year con-tribute to the annualChristmas hamper pro-ject. Food, gifts, and cashdonations are needed tofill hampers to be deliv-ered to needy individualsin nine area communi-ties.

The hampers will bepacked and delivered onTuesday, Dec. 18.Applications for hampersare available at theSunrise Health RegionPublic Health Office inSt. Anthony’s Hospital,

the Esterhazy andStockholm town offices,and from members of theclergy.

Requests to receive ahamper must be receivedby Dec. 3.

In past year’s the ham-pers have been packed onone day and delivered onthe next day. This year,the hampers will bepacked and delivered onthe same day, on Dec. 18.Volunteers are needed topack the hampers begin-ning at 9 a.m. at the S.N.Boreen CommunityCentre and to deliver

them beginning at 1 p.m.,according to Christmashamper committee mem-ber, CharleneNightingale.

“Another change thisyear – the CommunityChristmas Carol Festivalwill be on a Tuesdayevening, and notWednesday, that is onTuesday, Dec. 4,” she said.“The public can onceagain purchaseChristmas light bulbs fora donation of $1 or more,at many locations. Cashdonations can be made atlocal churches. Tax

receipts are available.The gift tree will again beset up at the Esterhazypost office, with bulbsshowing the age and gen-der of children, for any-one who would like topurchase a gift for aneedy child.

“The hampers will thisyear include a question-naire asking the recipi-ents to give their feed-back, to determine if thehamper committee ismeeting needs in the bestway possible.”

Contributions accepted toAnnual Christmas Hamper

A Happy Heavenly 59thanniversary on Nov. 24,

2007, to my dear Mom andDad, Kathleen and

Steve Stadnyk.– Will all my love, forever,

from your daughter, Karen.47:1p

HannantBorn to Jason and Tracy

of Regina ,a baby boy,Keaton Matti on Septem-ber 16, 2007. A baby broth-er for Caydence.

Proud grandparentsare John and Bev Case-more of Regina and Calvinand Joan Hannant of Regi-na. 47:1p

New Arrivals

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Full time sales floorperson needed at

501 AudioPlease submit ques-tions and resume to:

email:steve.501audio@sasktel.net

Fax: 306-745-2589Mail: Box 1781Esterhazy, SK

S0A 0X0Must be willing to

work weekends

Macdonald School winners of the Royal Canadian Legion poster,contest are back row, l-r: Veronique Hilstrom, Jake Johanson, CarsonLavender, Ardessa Nagy, Kalyn Giroux, and Kate Ackroyd. Middlerow: Alainah Pollon, Megan Lavender. Front row: Jessica Chern, ErynJohanson, Adam Simle. Missing Kaydence Banga.

Would you like towin a car?

Would you like$6,000?

Shop in Esterhazyand you might

just get thatChristmas wish!

EsterhazyCommunity

Carol FestivalTuesday, Dec. 4

at 7 p.m.

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HELP WANTEDImmediately

The Bernier Street Hotel

DUBUC, Sask.

Phone: (306) 877-2023

for more information

EsterhazyCommunity

Carol FestivalTuesday, Dec. 4

at 7 p.m.

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Financial & Estate Planning Guaranteed Investments Life & Health Insurance

Education Plans (RESP’s) Group Plans

syntegra@sasktel.net

Eunice B. Glazer, CFP

745-6132

Holly M. Bomboir, CFP

745-3502

ARBONNEINTERNATIONAL

PURE SWISS SKIN CARE / COLOR / AROMATHERAPY / NUTRITION & WEIGHTLOSS

BRENDA MATCHETTIndependent Consultant,

Executive District ManagerRes: 306.745.2719 (evenings)

brendamatchett@myarbonne.com

For complete line of products or to view theArbonne opportunity go to

www.123success.myarbonne.com

BLYTH AGENCIES

DARWIN LUCAS – Associate Agent

Phone: (306) 745-2532

Life Insurance RRSPs RRIFs Segregated funds Health Disability Mortgage Life

A Better Place For You

ESTERHAZY AGENCIES

(1986) LTD.Life and General Insurance,Investments, Motor License

Issuer, Notary Public

Bus. Phone – 745-3983

Res. Phone – 745-6991

FISHER LAW OFFICEServing Esterhazy and Area for over 25 Years

Garnet M. Fisher B.A (Hons), LL.B.

A general practice of Law including:Real Estate and Mortgages, Wills and Estates, Family Law,

Corporate Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law

**Free Initial Consultation**420 Main Street, Esterhazy Phone 745-2261• Fax 745-2815

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

LAYH LAW OFFICEWelke House, Box 250

Langenburg, Sask., S0A 2A0

Ph. (306) 743-5520 Fax (306) 743-5568

e-mail: layh.law@sasktel.netDonald H. Layh, Q.C.,

Shawn M. Patenaude, B.Comm, L.L.B.Clayton D. Bangsund, B.Ed., L.L.B.Devin J. Dubois B..A., M.A., L.L.B.

CAL’S LOCK & KEY SERVICE

• For all your lock & key requirements

• Emergency Openings

Phone: 745-2172

Paint • Flooring • Draperies

Main Street Esterhazy

(306) 745-6144

Town ‘n CountryDecorating

Parkland Realty Ltd.Bus. (306) 728-4600

Res. 745-2005R. A. (Bob) Nordin

Sales AssociateFor all your residential, farm

and commercial sales

•

Medichair DealerStocking lift chairs, walkers,

scooters and other living aids• Granite Memorials

Indoor showroom

Phone: Larry Wallace (306) 743-5188 104 4th St. S., Langenburg, SK, S0A 2A0

ALLACW EENTERPRISES

Insurance

Real Estate

License Issuer

441 Main St 745-2697

BRIAN’S VACUUMSALES & SERVICE

Phone – 745-6572• Large selection of new/used vacuums• Central vacuums • Service to all Makes

New Vacuums from $34.95• Bags, Belts & Parts• Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

ZACKLY-RITE MASSAGE

BY AURA(Platinum Studios – 420 Main St.)

For appointments, call:

Aura-Lee Zack, RMT

745-9085

OSMAN GORDON & CO.MacKenzie Law Office

Barristers & Solicitors, Notaries,Commissioners and MediatorsDonald A. MacKenzie Q.C. 1904-1996

Duncan K. MacKenzie B.A. LL.B.(retired 2003)

Donald J. Osman B.A. LL. B. Mediator

Edwin F. Hildebrandt LL. B.

Sheena D. Metzger LL. B.

Erin Tilley Bolton, LL.B.(collaborative lawyer)

Lynnette Longman B.A. LL.B.

Main Offices: Monday - Friday

Esterhazy: 500 Maple St.

(306) 745-3952; 745-6772

Fax 745-6119

Email: Mackenzielaw@sasktel.net

Moosomin: 626 Carleton St.

(306) 435-3851 Fax: 435-3962

Email: osman.gordon@sasktel.net

Branch Offices:

Kipling: Thursday p.m.

Redvers: Thursday

Rocanville: Friday Afternoons

Wawota: Friday

Whitewood: Thursday a.m.

Dr. Nathan Knezacek,Optometrist

For appointments call:

Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Tel: 745-2524 Fax: 745-3437

519 Main St., EsterhazyOffice open on Fridays

or by appointment Monday-Thursday

For all yourmachining

requirements.We have thesolutions to

your problems424 Maple Street. Esterhazy, Sask.

Ph: 745-6440 Cell: 745-7743Fax: 745-6441 email: saskpro@sasktel.net

MACHINE WORKS LTD.

NORTH VALLEY CREDIT UNIONEsterhazy Br. Stockholm Br.

Box 1389 Box 130Esterhazy, SK Stockholm, SK(306)745-6615 (306)793-2171

1-866-533-NVCU (6828)

INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANTPauline Hruska

745-2733 / 745-7444marykay.ca/phruska

You’ll be pleased to know Mary Kay offers products

everyone will love.

From the latest looks toadvanced skin care.

Ask me about our exciting product line today!

you canplease

everyone!

MOOSOMIN

DENTAL CLINICDr. Pat Biglow-Lecomte D.M.D.

Comprehensive General Dentistry

903 Broadway Ave., Moosomin, Sask.

Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Phone: (306) 435-3080/Toll Free:

1-800-668-3080/Emer: 435-2901

SKILNICK BESLER

MILLER MOAR

& CO.Chartered Accountants

420 Main StreetEsterhazy, Sask.,

Phone 745-6611

IRIDOLOGY CONCEPT

FOR HEALTHTreva Duchek, R. Ir. C.Ir., CH

Registered Clinical IridologistIonization Therapy Chartered Herbalist

416 Maple Street, Esterhazywww.iridology.dk

(306) 745-3573

NOW BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER. Advertise in the Business Directory each week for only ...

$5/1 spot; $7.50/2 spots or $10/3 spots per insertion. You can also choose to advertise every other week.*Ad cannot change more than once per month.

*Ad must run for minimum of 4 week period to be placed in the Business Directory.

ESTERHAZY ELECTRIC CO. LTD.710 Kubik Drive, Esterhazy, Sask.

Electrical contracting/

Distributors for PowerUpLubricants

Bus. Phone – 745-2935Res. Phone – 745-6348

TUX PLUMBING, HEATING

& AIR CONDITIONINGYour Independent

Dealer

Esterhazy, 745-6645

RAY ISAACCONSTRUCTION

New Homes, Additions, Renovations

FREE ESTIMATESBredenbury, SK

Ph: 1-306-898-2285

Larsen Jewellery Inc.“A great place for ... engraving”

Trophies, awards, name tags, plastic signs and much more!

FREE ENGRAVINGOn trophies and plaques

see store for details

428 Main Street, EsterhazyPH: 306-745-3592 or 1-866-484-0344

Dale LeftwichIndependent Sales Representativefor Pioneer® brand products

Box 1257 Esterhazy, SK S0A 0X0306 745 3888 Res306-745-3818 Fax306-745-7321 Cell306-745-3600 Office

dale.leftwich@plantpioneer.com

Esterhazy Economic Development OfficeWe encourage you to contact any of the committee members

listed below with your questions, comments or concerns.

Mini Storagenow available

Secure and convenient

For every concrete project,residential or commercial

Labor packages availableFREE ESTIMATES 745-6671

Crushrite Concrete

LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

• Carrier Furnaces, Regency Gas fireplaces• Softeners, pumps & filters• Hot water Boilers, in floor heating• SaskEnergy Network Dealer

Phone 745-3908

Mark Muir, Chair 745-3304 w 745-6290 h

Judy Parker, EDO 745-5405 w

Derek Paidel 745-3540 w

Vic Tochor 745-6645 w 745-3405 h

Steve Miller 745-4200 w

Donnica Davis 745-6575 h

Stacy Rushinko 745-3557 h

Jeff Bisschop 745-6615 w

Jeff Baxter 745-2272 w

Barry Hassler 745-3965 h

Pauline Jeannot 745-2020 w 745-6337 h

Tyler Metz 745-6440 w 745-6560 h

PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT ADVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member CIPF. ®Registered Trademark of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. RBC Dominion Securities is a registered trademark of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. ©Copyright 2007. All rights reserved.

Count on Barbara to help achieve all of your wealth management goals. Barbara March-Burwell, CFP | Investment Advisor (306) 777-0543 | www.barbmarch-burwell.com

PLACE YOURAD HERE!!

KEVIN PATTERSON, B. CommConsultant

707 Gonczy AvenuePh: (306) 745-2647P.O. Box 52Cell:(306) 745-8665Esterhazy, Sask. S0A 0X0

E-mail: kevin.patterson@investorsgroup.com

PLACEYOUR ADHERE FORONLY $5

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PIONEER® HYBRID 45H26

Comparison Brand/Product

Segment # of

comp. Average Yield

(bu/ac) Avg. Yield Advantage % wins

45H26 RR 41.3

Invigor 5020 LL 10

40.6 0.7 50%

45H26 RR 45.5

Canterra 1841 RR 90

42.7 2.8 82%

45H26 RR 42.8

Dekalb 71-45RR RR 68

41.8 1.0 65%

PIONEER® HYBRID 45H24

Comparison Brand/Product

Segment # of

comp. Average Yield

(bu/ac) Avg. Yield Advantage % wins

45H24 RR 43.9

Canterra 1841 RR 39

42.4 1.5 64%

45H24 RR 45.1

Invigor 5030 LL 4

43.9 1.2 75%

UPDATED YIELD RESULTSfrom your Pioneer Hi-Bred

sales representative

aLimited time offer. Subject to program requirements and limitations.

Pioneer® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labelling and purchase documents. Pioneer isa brand name; numbers identify products. ®, SM, ™ Trademarks and service marks licensed to Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited. © 2007 PHL.

RR=Contains the Roundup Ready® gene.® Roundup Ready is a registered trademark used under license from Monsanto Company.

• Financing at Prime - 1%a

• Commitment Rewards• Bulk Discounts

LL=Contains the LibertyLink® gene.® LibertyLink is a registered trademark of Bayer AG.

Technology That Yields®

Pioneer® brand hybrids 45H26 (RR), 45H24 (RR) and 45H25 (RR) are available exclusively fromyour local Pioneer Hi-Bred sales representative. Call today to secure your supply for next Spring!

3-YEAR YIELD DATA. Data collected fromWestern Canada from 2005 to 2007.(Through October 25, 2007.) Information andresults contained herein represent theaverage of all comparisons across the areaindicated. Multi-year and multi-locationinformation is a better predictor of futureperformance. Product responses are variableand subject to any number of environmental,disease and pest pressures.

XXX-XXX-XXXX

Sales Rep NameTown

PIONEER® HYBRID 45H73

Comparison Brand/Product

Segment # of comp. Average Yield

(bu/ac) Avg. Yield Advantage % wins

45H73 CL 47.1

Dekalb 71-20CL CL 41

43.1 4.1 85%

45H73 CL 33.4

Invigor 5070 LL 3

31.6 1.9 67%

45H73 CL 44.0

45H72 CL 90

41.9 2.1 71%

PIONEER® HYBRID 45H72

Comparison Brand/Product

Segment # of comp. Average Yield

(bu/ac) Avg. Yield Advantage % wins

45H72 CL 43.8

Invigor 5070 LL 6

43.4 0.4 50%

45H72 CL 44.4

Dekalb 71-20CL CL 43

43.3 1.1 65%

Technology That Yields®

UPDATED YIELD RESULTSfrom your Pioneer Hi-Bred

sales representative

aLimited time offer. Subject to program requirements and limitations.

Pioneer® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labelling and purchase documents. Pioneer isa brand name; numbers identify products. ®, SM, ™ Trademarks and service marks licensed to Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited. © 2007 PHL.

CL=Contains the Clearfield® trait.®Clearfield is a registered trademark of BASF.

• Financing at Prime - 1%a

• Commitment Rewards• Bulk Discounts

LL=Contains the LibertyLink® gene.® LibertyLink is a registered trademark of Bayer AG.

Pioneer® brand hybrids 45H73 (CL) and 45H72 (CL) are available exclusively from your localPioneer Hi-Bred sales representative. Call today to secure your supply for next Spring!

3-YEAR YIELD DATA. Data collected fromWestern Canada from 2005 to 2007.(Through October 25, 2007.) Information andresults contained herein represent the averageof all comparisons across the area indicated.Multi-year and multi-location information is abetter predictor of future performance. Productresponses are variable and subject to anynumber of environmental, disease and pestpressures.

Sales Rep NameXXX-XXX-XXXX

TownDale Leftwich

306-745-7321Dale Leftwich

306-745-7321

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50% OFF Silver Jewellery

Pre-Christmas Sale Continues!428 Main St. ESTERHAZY Phone: 745-3592

2008 Ford Focus a ‘bigger, moreexciting’ Christmas promotion

Esterhazy businessman Garth Caswell and Economic Development Officer Judy Parker admire the2008 Ford Focus that is being raffled as part of this year’s Christmas promotion. See ad pg. 8-9 thisissue.

The Stockholm bakesales and crafts at the Co-op store has been resched-uled from Dec. 1 to Dec. 8.This will be the last salefor the season and alltables have been bookedwith a wide selection forChristmas shopping.

Birthday greetings forHeather Moller, ShirelleMcAlpine, JasonHedstrom, Lexa Groseth,Doris Parker, with wed-ding anniversary wishesfor John and RhondaHaubrich for Nov. 25.

Marion and Bill Harderof Morden, Man. were vis-iting with parents Lenand Gladys Simle lastweekend.

The Potashville SinglesClub held a successfuldance Nov. 10, in theMemorial Hall with musicsupplied by Len Gadica ofMelville.

A wellness clinic washeld in the Hut on Nov. 8,with wellness nurse LynnRichards of Bangor inattendance. The nextwellness clinic will beheld on Jan. 23.

Charlie Johnson ofKamsack returned homeon Nov. 14, and chattedwith friends at coffee row.

The seniors haveplanned a potluck supperChristmas party on Dec. 8

with a carol sing-song andan evening of cards.

Iris Groseth spent a fewdays visiting in Estevanwith Daphne and NeilMeunier.

It is a real joy to watcha group of Red HatSociety ladies attendingcommunity functions andshowing the world a good‘hattitude’ and how muchfun and sociability can behad to help brighten upthe world.

Some upcoming eventsin the area are: KaposvarKapers performing anaward winning play onNov. 22, the EsterhazyCommunity CarolFestival will be held atthe S.N. BoreenCommunity centre onTuesday, Dec. 4 and a teaand bake sale at theGolden Jets on Dec. 1 onbehalf of the CentennialSpecial Care Home. TheCare Home Auxiliary’slast purchase project forthe comfort of the resi-dents was to purchase anew hair dryer.

John and Judy Talbotand Bob Davies attendedthe funeral mass for thelate Bill Sapara held onNov. 9, in Our Lady ofVictories Roman CatholicChurch in Esterhazy.

DUBUC NEWSby Judy Talbot

Renew or subscribe to the Miner-Journal andreceive a chance to win a car or $6,000 CASH.

by Helen SolmesEsterhazy merchants

are overwhelmed withthe response to thisyear’s Christmas promo-tion that is guaranteeingone lucky customer a pre-paid lease on a 2008 FordFocus car for two years or$6,000 cash.

The promotion was an‘easy-sell’, according toFlair Gift and FashionBoutique owner PaulineJeannot who, in less than

10 days, had 46 business-es committed to join thepromotion. Twenty-eightbusinesses have beengiven 400 entry couponsto distribute to their cus-tomers in exchange forparticipating in the pro-motion. Four major spon-sors have been given 10bonus tickets and 14 cor-porate sponsors havebeen given two compli-mentary tickets.

Each of the 46 busi-

nesses is free to decidehow to distribute itsentry forms.

See ad this issue for acomplete list of partici-pating businesses, majorsponsors, and corporatesponsors and for detailshow to enter to win theFord Focus.

“It’s a big deal,” Jean-not said. “We usually giveaway something atChristmas, to show ourappreciation to our cus-

tomers. We thought if wegive something biggerthis year, it would createmore excitement.

“The four major spon-sors and 14 corporatesponsors joined in toshow their support. It’sgreat to see the business-es working together tobring their customers apromotion.”

There are a total of11,000 sequentially num-bered entry forms.