Staff Photo By: Darcie Thom
Farmers are taking advantage of the excellent weather, combines have been going steady and late into the evenings.
By: Darcie Thom
After the rains and unexpected weather, farmers have been doing their best to catch up on the much needed harvesting and combining that had to be put on hold. Although farmers have been busy with their crops, the elevators, which buy and process their grains have been just as busy.
By: Darcie Thom
Argh…… shiver me timbers! Just so happens that the 19th day of September be “Talk Like A Pirate Day”, so my hearties, try to keep up!
For all ye scallywags, wenches and landlubbers sailing the green and brown prairies (I know that makes no sense… but play along, ok?!), be aware of the Jolly Roger and the infamous Hempen Halter….. no hornswaggling or ye shall be punished by Keelhaul.
Beware of any pirate who be called scourge of the seven seas, or scurvy won’t be yer only worry, ye will be cursed to walk the plank, visit Davie Jones’ Locker, or ye might hear the words “hang ‘im from the yardarm”. Savvy?!
While the Captain sits at the head (pssst… this is the toilet), the privateers, sea dogs, swabs, and buccaneers are three sheets to the wind on the poop deck!
(Come on guys, basically what I am saying is that the pirates are drunk on the farthest back part of the ship, above the Captain’s quarters, please stay focused here!)
All ye lads and lassies shall be welcomed to join me crew for a helping of salmagundi grub, splice the main brace (have a few drinks), pour a clap of thunder (kool-aid for the young sprogs) followed by a little Yo Ho Ho to ye squiffy folk.
Aye, we can sail Spanish Main, prepare the six pounders (these are cannons, not burgers!) with a good heave ho and run a shot across the bow, like no dock wallupin landlubber has before! That is, after we weigh anchor and hoist the mizzen!
Move smartly, and no other Captain will take our booty (people…. Treasure!!!!!), we will hide our doubloons and pieces of eight for a rainy day, says I!
Ahoy, we have found the end to our journey, right glad I be to see ya, and fair winds to ye!
Interesting…. Right?! Now to get my sea legs back on the ground! Been thinkin’ that a pirate’s life won’t be right for me! Thanks for tuning in!
Staff Photo: Darcie Thom
This old theatre will be making its way to the Kipling Museum in weeks to come
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(Left to Right) Larry Havelange, Cliff Johnson, Gordon Toppings and Vern Pusch prepared the site for the old theatre
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Vern Pusch (front) and Cliff Johnson (back) prepare the cement for the old theatre site
By: Darcie Thom
The Kipling Museum is preparing the grounds and will soon be home to one of the Town’s most historical buildings. Within the next few months, this historical building will finally make its way back into the Town of Kipling after a long awaited time.
This building served many purposes in the past 90 years to many of the gatherings and celebrations held by the community of Kipling. This historical building was originally built by a young entrepreneur by the name of Gabriel Szakacs who immigrated to Canada at the age of 16 in 1903. Szakacs, one of Kipling’s pioneers, was also one of the original homesteaders in the Bekevar District who quickly learned English to pursue his future businesses.
Staff Photo By: Darcie Thom
Langbank Co-Op (C-Store), as of September 16th, never received the go ahead to raise their price for fuel
Staff Photo By: Darcie Thom
Rolufs Esso raised their price to meet the cost standards for their new load of fuel
The rising cost of fuel within Saskatchewan, and across Canada, has been hurting Canadians with at least a ten-cent hike per litre. Many of the consumers are discouraged by the recent hikes and are frustrated with the government for increasing this expense.
Refineries and pipelines on the U.S. Gulf coast shut down their operations for preparation against Hurricane Ike, leaving many consumers with no choice but to pay more. There is obviously no way for a refinery to work through a hurricane and the end result is the rise in gasoline.
Photo Submitted By: Christalee Froese
Submitted By: Christalee Froese
“To walk into Peavey Mart and to see a package of Bet’r Bait hanging there, and to see it selling - that’s amazing,” says Loretta Englot, the co-creator of a new mouse bait product that has become a retail success.
Bet’r Bait was launched by two farm families just six months ago, and has already caught the attention of retailers country-wide.
Staff Photo By: Darcie Thom
Michaela Giroux gently holds one of her many Red Sussex chickens
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This particular chicken showed a lot of interest in the camera
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(L to R) These three eggs were collected from Michaela’s hens. The largest measuring 3.5 inches
Photo: Michaela Giroux4
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These are just a few of the chickens that belong to Michaela’s flock
By: Darcie Thom
This past April, a young and self-motivated 4-H Beef Club Member decided that she wanted to take on the responsibility of raising chickens. Even though her family has not raised chickens in over 20 years, Colleen and Michael Giroux supported their 13-year-old daughter Michaela, bought her a book and ordered her a box full of one-day-old Red Sussex chicks.
By: Darcie Thom
This week has been a particularly hard week for me to come up with the right words to write to you. I have been looking at so many news posts and struggling to find the right words to describe the shock, the anger and the sadness that I have for mankind. Every day, I read a different story about people killing a loved one or even terrorizing a complete stranger. What’s going on?
By: Darcie Thom
For many students who are ready to make their next step into higher education, they are not only considering the challenge but also the distance from home and the financial burden that comes with it.
Students who are interested in taking Nursing will be happy to know that courses may soon be available to them in a closer location.
Staff Photo By: Laura Kish
1st prize went to Carol Miller of Windthorst for her Gladioli
Staff Photo By: Laura Kish
1st prize for “Veggie Animal” went to youngster Cooper Jones
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1st place for “Create a Scene” went to youngster Rachel Steele
Submitted By: Carol Miller
Twenty-one members of the Windthorst Horticultural Society presented their display of flowers and vegetables to approximately one hundred members of the community.
Ruth Duryba of Grenfell judged 407 adult entries and 116 junior gardener entries. The prize payout was over $1000.00.
“Best of Show” flower section - Gladioli Basket by Helen Shirkie
“Best of Show” Vegetable section - ‘Yukon Gold’ potato by Janet Parley
“Best Flower Project” - Diascia - Eunice English
“Best Vegetable Project” - Russian Banana potato - Jackie Lemire
“Best Houseplant Project” - cacti/succulent - Ruth Pusch
Most points - 1st Carol Miller, 2nd Merle Dayman, 3rd Eunice English
In the Junior Section, the society was very pleased with the number and quality of the entries from 17 children ages 2-11 years. Well done kids!
“Jr. Best of Show” - Casper Pumpkin - Tess Edmonds
“Jr. Best of Show” - Bachelor Button - Blake Pusch
Most Points - 1st Jewel Smith, 2nd Tess Edmonds, 3rd Bryson Andres, 4th Rachel Steele.
Several door prizes were given away and a dessert lunch was enjoyed by the guests at our show.
The society appreciates the support from our community and neighboring ones.
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