Calvin J. Toth, Langbank, Sask. and late of Kipling, Sask. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at the age of 85 years. The funeral service was held in the Parkland Bible Church, Kipling, Sask, on Monday, October 23, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Chris Toth and Rev. Jack Toth officiating. Interment in the Calvary Baptist Cemetery. The casket bearers were: Byron Toth, Graham Toth, Derek Welder, Daniel Toth, Kyler Toth, Tyson Toth and Lionel Wilson. The eulogy was prepared and read by David Toth and musical selections were shared by Lisa Toth, Genevieve Toth and Curtis Szakacs.

Calvin was born on the farm at Otthon, Saskatchewan to John and Mary (Szakacs) Toth on September 24, l921. He grew up on the farm southwest of Yorkton and attended Otthon school completing his grade 10. He would have had to live in Yorkton to obtain his grade 11 & 12 but was needed on the farm so did not complete that portion of his education. He was a child of the depression and had vivid memories of their family surviving through the determination and the hard work of the family. At the same time he often commented that people needing a meal were never turned away from their door. Hospitality and generosity were hallmarks of his life.

As a youth he was an avid sportsman playing ball and hockey. He was also very involved with the local swine club and went to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto to show and judge swine. He was a hunter and became a good marksman with his rifle and 22.

Calvin married the love of his life, Irene Kadash, of the Bekevar District on July 26, 1946. That fall they sold the farm at Otthon and moved to the Montgomery district near Langbank where they farmed and raised their family of five boys. Central in Calvin’s life was his faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior. He shared his faith with many because he wanted all those he knew to receive eternal life offered by Christ. Cal taught Bible studies and served on the board of his church for many years.

He lived on the farm for 14 years after Irene’s death until April 2005, when as the result of a stroke it became necessary for him to move into Rudyard Manor where he could receive the assistance he now required. He was very appreciative of the home care workers who assisted him with his daily needs.

Cal was predeceased by his wife Irene in 1991; his parents John and Mary Toth and two sisters Grace Wilson and Olga Debreceni. He is survived by his five sons their wives and families: Don and Lois of Langbank – Byron (Lori), Graham (Carla) and Stephanie, Paul and Cathy of Langbank – Chris (Marla), Lisa (Derek) and Paula (Burke), Dave and Cathy (Saskatoon) – Daniel, Rachel and Rebecca; Patrick and Genevieve (Calgary) and Jack & Collette (Calgary) – Kyler, (fiance Bonnie) Tyson and Mitchel and by seven great grand children; two sisters Betty Hall, Portland, Oregon and Eileen (Bill) Smith, Sherwood Park, Alta.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Len (Barb) Wilson, Saskatoon, Sask., Patsy Bagamery, Winnipeg, Man., Margaret Kadash, Regina, Sask. and Jim Kadash, Brandon, Man as well as his nieces and nephews.

The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Michael Rey of Tubman Cremation and Funeral Services.

Larry was born on July 19, 1935 to Dave and Margaret Rogers of the Wawota district (NW 1/4 - 34 - 10 - 2 W2) and passed away peacefully on October 21, 2006 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Larry lost his beloved wife, Claire on October 3, 2005, also to cancer, and never really got over it. We knew Dad didn’t look well, but we thought with Mom sick, the worry and stress was what it was. We should have guessed, Because that was the type of man Dad was, to put others first and not think about himself. The classic love story, two weeks after Mom’s funeral, he came forward, declined treatment causes he wanted to be with Mom. After 46 years together they just weren’t meant to wander this earth alone.

Dad was born on a farm, grew up on the same farm, joined the army once he was old enough, then returned home and took his training to be an electrician. He worked for several years in Regina for Sun Electric, was married to Claire Agnes Laliberte on September 19, 1959. They resided in Regina, Moose Jaw, then moved to Carnduff in 1961, moved back to the family farm where he farmed and wired till his passing. Dad loved the outdoors, he loved camping, cookouts, snow-mobiling, and especially horseback riding. He seemed to ride a horse like he was born on one. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered, along with Mom, until we meet again.

Larry will be lovingly remembered by his family: one son, Craig (Dawn) Rogers of Kenosee Lake, Sask. and one daughter, Cheryl (Duane) Winkler of Kenosee Lake, Sask., three sisters, Marie (Al) Riddle, Dorothy Porter and Ann Rogers, five grandchildren; Maegan Winkler, Jesse Winkler (Tristen), Jennifer (David) Rogers, Tyler Rogers and Tamara Rogers and one great grandson, Hunter Winkler, numerous nieces and nephews, brother-in-law, Gene (Irene) Laliberte, Red Deer; Joe Laliberte, Kamloops, sister-in-law, Eva Shalley, Calgary; Millie Veinotte, Cranbrook; Denise (Ron) Pillar, Lacombe; Paulette Vogt, Cranbrook; Georgette (Wilf) Lloyd, Cranbrook.

Larry was predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years, Claire, his parents, Dave and Margaret Rogers, two infant children, two nieces, Morgan Thompson and Janelle Nicholson, one nephew, Michael Desmarais, father and mother-in-law, Paul and Lucienne Laliberte, brothers-in-law, Emil Shalley, Joe Paul, Dave Vogt, Gerry Veinotte, numerous aunts and uncles.

A Celebration of Larry’s life was be held on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 11:00 am from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Kenosee Lake, Sask. with Father Frey officiating. Interment at 2:00 pm in Fernley Cemetery. Donations to Fernley Cemetery Fund, c/o Elgin Pryce, Wawota, Sask. S0C 5A0.

Arrangements in care of Orsted Funeral Home Ltd.

Olga Irene Debreceni, widow of Joseph Debreceni, Kipling, Sask. died on Monday, October 16, 2006, surrounded by her family at the age of 86 years. The service celebrating her life was held in Parkland Bible Church, Kipling, Sask. on Friday, October 20, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Richard Barta officiating. Interment in Bekevar Cemetery. The casket bearers were: Ed Fonagy, George Vincze, Don Toth, Paul Toth, Lionel Wilson and Dwayne Dedecker.

Olga was born on October 23, 1919 in Otthon, Saskatchewan. She attended school at West Otthon, Sask. and lived most of her life in Kipling, Sask. working as a homemaker and enjoying her garden. The Church, Ladies Aid, 4-H and home and school were very important to Olga. Over the years she enjoyed: cooking, gardening, singing, creating floral arrangements, cards, bingo, visiting with cherished friends, driving in the country to keep in touch with nature, scrapbooks and keeping daily diaries.

During the celebration of Olga’s life, the family shared the following tribute to their mother:

Our Mom, Our Heroine,
Our Mentor

The world has many heroines who have won a world of fame, heroines who have given their all to win life’s great game. But of all the famous heroines that our changing world has had, there’s not a one we look up to or admired more than our mom.

To us, our mom was a heroine, though she turned away from praise.

Mom was a loving, caring, sharing, dedicated and devoted person who always had time for her family, friends, community and her faith in God.

Mom, as a lot of people know was like a gourmet cook. She could cook anything and everything to perfection at the drop of a hat which she always did as she never knew who was going to drop by, and, a lot of times friends or family would pop-in at meal time. Every weekend we would come home to a smorg. Mom would prepare at least one or two of our favorite Hungarian dishes. She baked up a storm which she loved doing, not just for her family, but also for community events, church functions and bake sales.

Mom, loved her flowers and gardening. She would spend from morning to past sunset working and keeping her flowers, garden and yard spotless of weeds. Mom took great pride in her flowers, garden and yard. She should have been a florist worker, or owned her own Flower Shop as nobody could arrange flowers as beautiful as she did. Mom, truly had a green thumb.

Mom, once was called another Florence Nightengale. She loved her neighbours and friends and God only knows how many times she was tending to injuries and changing dressings for us and for them. Mom nursed and looked after our dad up to 24 hours before his death.

Mom just glowed when it came to spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They all were her little angels and she could hardly wait for their next visit.

Mom was very faithful to her God and enjoyed and looked forward to Bible study, hymn sings, Sunday school and listening to the word of God. She looked forward to going home and was ready to go home.

In mom’s spare time, “God only knows where she found this time,” she liked playing cards, bingo, playing games and just visiting and spending time with her family and friends.

She was heroic in her quiet strength and gentle giving ways. Mom did not make the headlines, you didn’t see her on TV, but we think our mom was everything a heroine and mentor ought to be. She always kept her promises, on that we could depend. She was loyal to us, no matter what and she’ll always be our best friend.

So when we think of heroines and the great things that they’ve done, we feel the way we always felt…our mom is the greatest one. You always were there for us and we know you still will be, the only difference now is that you are finally free and at peace.

What a privilege and honour that you are our mom. Now is the time to say good-bye to our heroine, our mentor. Mom we have and will always love you. We are so proud to call you mom, our heroine. We will sadly miss you, but our love and memories will never fade.

Good-bye mom, rest in peace till we meet again. Enjoy your new life in the large mansion in the sky with all our loved ones that have gone before us and with our Heavenly Father.

Good-bye mom and thank-you for giving us the honour of being our mom, grandmother, great grandmother and mother-in-law. We will all truly miss you and look forward to the day when we can meet again. We all love you mom and always will.

Olga was predeceased by her husband Joseph; her parents John and Mary Toth; two sons Calvin (in infancy) and Lawrence; one sister Grace Wilson; one brother-in-law Wesley Hall and two sisters-in-law Irene Toth and Mary (Frank) Fonagy. She is survived by one daughter Mary-Ann (Bill) Hengen, Windthorst, Sask.; two sons Joe (Jean-Ann), Cranbrook, B.C. and Paul, Regina; one daughter-in-law Rosemarie Debreceni, Kipling, Sask; her grandchildren: Leon (Carol) and Neal Debreceni; Jensina and Courtney Debreceni and Jeremy Hengen; great grandchildren: Ryder and Skylar Debreceni; step great grandchildren: Darcie, Ryan and Blaine; one brother Calvin Toth, Kipling; two sisters Elizabeth Hall, Portland, Oregon and Eileen (Bill) Smith, Sherwood Park, Alberta; one brother-in-law Len (Barb) Wilson, Saskatoon; one sister-in-law Julia (Ben) Daku, Calgary, Alta. and numerous nieces, nephews and cherished friends.

The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wes Banbury of Tubman Cremation and Funeral Services.

Saskatchewan residents got a pleasant surprise last week.

The provincial sales tax (PST) dropped from seven to five per cent effective midnight Friday, Oct. 27. Saskatchewan residents and businesses will see about $325 million in savings annually thanks to the two percentage point sales tax reduction.

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Sunday’s concert put on by Kipling Community Choir was much enjoyed by a crowd of well over 100. Musical selections ranged from the classical to the whimsical. Here, the choir’s male vocalists, Rea Knowles, Joe Cornforth and Howard Floyd, have some fun while singing “Home On The Range”. A specially-composed Paper Clip Song was also performed, along with many traditional favourites.CITIZEN PHOTO

Highlights of the October 26 Speech from the Throne included legislation for an annual statutory holiday, Family Day, every February beginning in 2007.

The Speech from the Throne opened the third session of the 25th Legislature and was touted by government as one geared to families and young people.

“Families and young people will feel real benefits from Saskatchewan’s strong economy as a result of a vision outlined in today’s speech.

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It was about as close as close can be in Wednesday’s voting for Reeve of the Rural Municipality of Wawken No. 93.

In the end, former reeve Calvin Lincoln was declared elected with a slim two-vote margin over incumbent Jack Berglund. Lincoln received 128 votes, to 126 for Berglund.

Lincoln had resigned as reeve in May of this year, citing personal reasons. When nominations to replace him were held in June, Berglund left his Division 6 seat on council to stand for reeve, and was acclaimed to fill out the term.

Regulations allow two weeks for request of a recount. Voter turnout is estimated to have been 43.8%.

Hallowe’en night was somewhat blustery, but it didn’t cool the enthusiasm of this young trick-or-treater. CITIZEN

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, announced Tuesday, October 31 that a plebiscite will be held early in the new year on the marketing of barley.

“I believe farmers are prepared to express their views on how barley is marketed in Canada,” said Minister Strahl. “Canada’s new government will consult with stakeholders, and I will develop a plebiscite question that will be clear and decided by a broad base of voters.”

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Angela Englot (Lees) of Candiac is the recipient of the Claude Langelier Award for Young Professionals presented by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association.

The presentation was made October 20 at the CPRA President’s Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at TCU Place.

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Government has approved a natural gas rate increase of 5.4 per cent for SaskEnergy customers, effective November 1. The increase was recommended by the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel in its report to government.

The increase will move the commodity rate to $7.17 per Gigajoule (GJ), which will mean an increase of about $4 a month for the average residential customer, Crown Investments Corporation Minister Maynard Sonntag said.

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Ed Komarnicki, MP, (Souris-Moose Mountain), says the opposition parties are playing politics with the Canadian Wheat Board and disseminating all kinds of misinformation. That said, the future and role of the Canadian Wheat Board and what effect changes will have on western Canadian farmers is a very important issue that deserves the input and debate of all western Canadian farmers.

“We need to be listening” said Komarnicki “to what farmers are saying and then act accordingly. Change of any kind is not always easy. We should not however be afraid to look at options for change that are available and that would be beneficial to farmers.

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Eagle Drilling Services of Carlyle was named Saskatchewan “Business of the Year” at the 23rd Annual Achievement for Business Excellence (ABEX) Awards Dinner, October 28 in Regina. Over 600 people from across the province attended the presentation of the prestigious awards created by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.

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It’s the million-dollar question in both rural and urban circles these days - how do we stop our young people from leaving the province?

After all, it’s causing problems galore. Our province’s population has been in a state of steady and constant decline over the last decade. The ‘help wanted’ signs in storefront windows are multiplying at a seemingly exponential rate. And, more and more parents are watching the tail lights of their children’s vehicles drive into the western sunset - a sunset perched so invitingly over Alberta.

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