Elisa LaRonge born July 10, 1916, Willowdale Lodge, Kipling, Sask. and formerly of Kennedy, Sask. died on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at the age of 90 years. The funeral mass was celebrated in St. Ann’s R.C. Church, Kennedy, Sask. on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. Joseph Strohhofer. Interment in St. Ann’s Parish Cemetery. Prayers were held in the Church Friday evening at 7:30. The casket bearers were: Randy Cameron, Elgin Cameron, Murray Bertalon, Gary Domes, Darin Domes, Kevin Margetts, Keith Margetts, Larry Debenham, Wayne LaRonge, Robert LaRonge, Ross LaRonge and Brian Cummins.

Elisa was predeceased by her husband Bob in 1980; her parents August and Ferdnande Chanut; one brother Gabriel Chanut; one sister Mary (Fred) Butters; two brothers-in-law Nap LaRonge and John (Elizabeth) Cloarec; one sister-in-law Juliette LaRonge; one grandson Rob Sevill in 2003; two grandchildren Phyllis Domes and Brent Margetts and two great grandchildren Victoria Cameron and Francis Bertalon in infancy. She is survived by three sons: Fred LaRonge, Willowdale Lodge, (Enid) LaRonge, Kennedy, Joe (Joan) LaRonge, Whitewood, Sask. and Emile (Eileen) LaRonge, Regina Beach, Sask.; six daughters: Rose Marie (Bud) Cameron, Fernie, B.C., Yvonne (Frank) Bertalon, Kennedy, Dorothy (George) Domes, Yellow Grass, Sask., Anita (Ralph) Margetts, Moosomin, Sask., Margaret (Earl) Debenham, Kennedy and Faye (Charlie) Cummins, Bentley, A.B.; twenty-three grandchildren; thirty-seven great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law Doreen (George) Cancade, Kennedy and Anne LaRonge, Wawota, Sask. and also her nieces and nephews.

The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Keith Hawken of Tubman Cremation and Funeral Services.

Ken McBride, President of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskat-chewan (APAS) has announced the organization’s withdrawal from a national coalition of farm groups pressing for a plebiscite on proposed changes to the Canadian Wheat Board.

McBride stated that the withdrawal was due to APAS’ traditional neutrality on the issue of wheat and barley marketing.

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A mock motor vehicle accident alongside Railway Ave. Wednesday morning, kicked off a busy day for Glenavon Grade 7-12 students and for rescue and health care personnel. It was a full schedule which included presentations at the school as well as in Kipling at the Community Centre and at the funeral home. See photo Page 11; more next week. CITIZEN

The government of Saskatchewan is proposing legislative amendments which would end mandatory retirement and would give our older citizens the ability to choose whether to retire or to continue to work beyond the age of 65. The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2006 responds to the concerns of those members of our society who object to being forced to retire before they are ready by removing the age definition that permits mandatory retirement policies. “This legislation recognizes that our older citizens can continue to make meaningful contributions in the work force,” Justice Minister Frank Quennell said. “It also recognizes that senior, experienced employees are a valuable resource, especially in work environments where labour shortages are a current or future concern.”

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Corning Community Players’ presentation, “The Sensuous Senator” played to two full houses at dinner theatre and a well attended matinee, Nov. 3, 4 and 5. Here, Fiona, Jack and Veronica hide out under the bed that is a central prop in the play. (Amanda Reid, John King, Karen Dunn). The Nov. 10 and 11 shows are sold out. See also Page 8. JEANNE HUNTER

Corbin Bernsen has big things in mind for Kipling.

Bernsen told a public meeting at the community centre Tuesday that his plans go far beyond the movie role in Donna on Demand, awarded to Nolan G.L. Hubbard on the September long weekend. And they go far beyond the filming of 3 Day Test which is to take place here in March.

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Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Inc. (“Saskatchewan Wheat Pool”) has announced that it intends to make a formal offer for Agricore United’s (“Agricore”) outstanding Limited Voting Common Shares, Series A Convertible Preferred Shares, and its Unsecured Subordinated Convertible Debentures.

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool’s offer would bring the country’s two leading agricultural companies together in an effort to create a strong Canadian agri-business and drive significant new value for shareholders, farm customers and destination customers.

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The Province has introduced new regulations to ensure parents and families are directly involved in their children’s learning. The regulations further define the operations of School Community Councils, the new vehicle for parent and community engagement in schools that was proclaimed in legislation on May 19, 2006.

“I was pleased with the significant amount of input we have received during the development of these regulations,” Learning Minister Deb Higgins said. “We know that parent and community engagement is critical in children’s learning and in school planning.

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We are not quick on the draw when it comes to committing our support is concerned, in these parts. On two occasions in the past few weeks alone, event organizers have considered cancellation of functions due to slow advance ticket sales. Turns out, most people were waiting until the last minute before committing. In both cases the events were successful, despite the worry the suspense may have caused those involved.

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To the Editor:

M.L.A. Don Toth’s Report from the Legislature in the October 27 issue of The Citizen tries to make some interesting points.

He questions the need for an increase in Sask Power rates and suggests that it was done so $65 million could be injected into government coffers. That may or may not be a correct assumption, but, at least $65 million was turned back to be used for the benefit of Saskatchewan citizens.

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To the Editor:

In October, Saskatchewan experienced its lowest unemployment rate sine 1979. We have the second lowest unemployment rate in Canada, at 3.3%. With a strong economy and a healthy social fabric, Saskatchewan has emerged as the best place in the country to live, work and raise a family.

Due to the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of Saskatchewan people, there were 21,800 more jobs in October 2006 than the year before. This includes 8,000 more jobs for young people and more full time jobs.

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To the Editor:

Last Friday, Saskatche-wan Finance Minister Andrew Thomson announced the Provincial Sales Tax would be reduced from 7 to 5 per cent, which was well received by Saskatchewan residents and businesses. However, by not including a reduction in the Liquor Consumption Tax (PST on liquor), the government failed to provide much needed relief for the hospitality industry. The industry is still suffering from the effects of the anti-smoking legislation introduced in January of last year.

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