January 13, 2017

In This Issue: ● Feature article about

USA vs Canada WJHC Gold Medal Game

● Debate Section Discussing Professional Athletes’ Wages

● Local News and Events ● Feature Interview with

Josh Bouwsema ● Quick and Easy Baking

and Snack Recipes● Canadian and

International Politics● Flash Back To the Past● Crossword and Trivia● Local and National

Sports

USA Wins Gold, Defeating Canada in a Shootout Kyle Gerrits The Bentley Bulletin

In one of the most dramatic hockey games this century, the USA defeated Canada, 5-4 in a shootout. Troy Terry was the only player from either team to score in the shootout, as he bested Canadian goalie Carter Hart five hole in the 4th round. After finishing the round robin with an undefeated record, including a win over the Canadians 3-1 in their New Year's Eve clash, the USA were seen as the heavy favourites heading into the match up. However, it was Canada that jumped out to an early lead, as goals by eventual tournament MVP and assistant captain Thomas Chabot and fellow defenceman Jeremy Lauzon gave Canada a 2-0 lead after the 1st period. The USA came out firing in the second period, as a pair of goals by Charlie Mcavoy and Kieffer Bellows left the game at a standstill entering the 3rd period. Again, Canada got a 2 goal lead, as forwards Nicolas Roy and Matthieu Joseph buried a pair to give Canada a 4-2 lead in the early stages of the 3rd period. The USA continued to fight like they had all game, as they ultimately tied the game after Kieffer Bellows scored his second of the game and Colin White buried a goal that tied the game at 4. After the rest of the 3rd remained scoreless, the game entered overtime, which produced one of the most most breathtaking and exciting periods of hockey in recent history. The overtime period produced plenty of incredible plays, as the action frequently went from one end to the other at breakneck speed. What a shame that a game with that level of excitement would be decided by a skills competition known as the shootout. But according to IIHF rules, the game would enter a shootout after the completion of the overtime period. After the first 6 attempts proved to be unsuccessful, Anaheim Ducks prospect Troy Terry scored, which gave USA a 1-0 lead in the shootout. After the next 2 shots proved to be unsuccessful, Canada was down to there last life, as Carolina Hurricanes prospect Nicolas Roy would have to score in order for the shootout to continue. While he appeared to have goalie Tyler Parsons beat, he lost control of the puck which resulted in an easy save for Parsons. For the USA, this is their 4th ever World Junior Gold, while Canada has just the 1 gold this decade, paling in comparison to the 5 won the previous ten years.

National SportsKyle Gerrits The Bentley Bulletin

McDavid, Crosby Among the Favourites for Hart Trophy in the NHL As the NHL regular season approaches its midway point, the battle for the Hart Trophy as MVP heats up. Two favourites have emerged from the pack, as Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid are off to torrid starts. McDavid is the league leader in points, sitting at 48 points, while Crosby is in 3rd with 44 points, including a league leading 26 goals despite playing 10 less games than McDavid. Both captain their respective squads, as Crosby leads the Penguins and McDavid captains the Oilers. Two other candidates are goaltenders Devan Dubnyk and Carey Price, as the pair are 1st and 2nd in most goaltending categories. However, it is a rarity for a goaltender to snag the prestigious honour, as since the 1969-70 season only 3 goalies have won the award; Carey Price in 2014-15, Jose Theodore in 2001-02 and Dominik Hasek in 1996-97 and 1997-98. A darkhorse in this race is Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Auston Matthews who has been on fire as of late, as he has 11 points in his past 7 games, and has the young Maple Leafs surprisingly vying for a playoff spot.

Cleveland, Encarnacion Reach Agreement on 3 Year 60 Million Dollar Contract After losing potential suitors to cheaper alternatives, ex Blue Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion reached a deal with the American League Champion Cleveland Indians. Encarnacion, who was expected to be a

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largest freshwater lake?2. Which planet is the sixth from the

sun?3. Who invented the rabies vaccine?4. Prague is the capital of what

country?5. What is the diameter of the Earth?

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Down2. Hook’s right hand3. Russian peasants under the Tsar6. A member of the highest class of society7. A baseball rolling through the field8. Most elaborate in structure and decoration

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heavily sought after free agent, entered free agency after rejecting the Blue Jays qualifying offer. The Jays immediately offered him a 4 year $80 million contract, hoping that would be enough to convince the 34 year old to stay. However, Encarnacion rejected the offer in hopes of receiving a better deal. In the end, that original offer turned out to be his best offer, as his market crumbled. The market contained an abundance of players that, while inferior, played a similar role to Edwin, and these players were considerably cheaper. Mitch Moreland, Kendrys Morales, Carlos Beltran, Steve Pearce, and Matt Holliday all signed with teams that appeared to have a need for Edwin, but decided to go the cheaper route and spend the money saved elsewhere. The Indians appear to be the overwhelming favourites to repeat as AL champions, as they return the vast majority of their roster, including elite reliever Andrew Miller, ace Corey Kluber and reigning rookie of the year Francisco Lindor.

Injuries to a Pair of Stars Headline Eventful NFL Playoffs A pair of contenders could be without an elite playmaker in the upcoming divisional round. In the 4th quarter of their 30-12 rout of the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger appeared to suffer an injury. While the team is mum on the issue, a major injury to Roethlisberger would be a major blow to there Super Bowl hopes, as backup Landry Jones has been ineffective in his time at quarterback. Meanwhile, the red hot Green Bay Packers, winners of 7 straight after beating the New York Giants 38-13, could also be without a key player. No.1 wide receiver Jordy Nelson appears to have broken his ribs, after taking a hit from Giants cornerback Leon Hall in the second quarter. This would hurt the Packers chances of bringing another title to title town, as he is quarterback Aaron Rodgers go to target.

Citizens 2 CentsBy Zoë Lorenz-BoserThe Bentley Bulletin

Multiple citizens of Bentley were asked the question, “Should professional athletes be paid less?”

“I don’t agree that athletes are overpaid because they have worked hundreds of thousands of hours since they were kids, perfecting their skills and doing hard work that not everyone can achieve. They have spent their entire lives working to play this sport, and they should be paid a lot for giving us that entertainment and enjoyment that we all love to see.” -Ryan Gyori

“Athletes only get paid as much as they are worth, their performance dictates their market value, the weaker players don’t make as much. Owners know that in order to make money, you have to put fans in seats. So in order to do that, you need to win, and to win you need good players, and good players cost more.” -Brian Gerrits

“Yes I think they should be paid less. I do know that they’re providing us with entertainment, so they should get payed because the teams and the management are making billions of dollars. But, for essentially one hundred percent of them, they are getting payed to do what they love, so for the players, their job is an enjoyment. I think that the biggest problem I have with it, people like doctors and surgeons that are actually saving lives are making in some cases, less than one percent of what these athletes are making. I do know that you have to be really dedicated, but I think that when you look at all of the people in third-world countries or even poor people right here in Canada, there is so many people who can’t even afford a meal, or a home. Then these athletes have enough money to buy twenty homes. It just doesn’t make sense and I wish more of them would donate their money to charities.”-Jannah Bertin

“No, I think they should get paid market value. If they are worth that much to their business, that’s how much they should get paid. Their company makes millions of dollars a year, should the company get all of that money? Any plumber or electrician out there gets paid what they’re worth to their company. Besides, it’s great for kids to have a dream, something to aspire to. As long as we continue to worship and be absorbed in the lives of celebrities and athletes, it is showing that we support them and the amount of money they’re making. [As consumers,] We’re the ones that are actually deciding that they’re getting paid that amount of money, because we’re showing that they’re that valuable to our lives. For example, soccer players and CFL players in Canada don’t get payed big bucks because the product that they’re putting out isn’t worth paying as much money to watch. But the NFL does because it’s the best players in the world. So not all athletes make huge amounts of money, just the ones that are putting out a product that people want to pay to watch.”-Kristi Lorenz and Ryan Brown

Spinach Dip

Ingredients:● 1 block cream cheese (225 g), room temperature● 1/4 cup milk● 1 small onion, minced● 1/2 block of frozen spinach, thawed and drained (about 1 cup once

drained) You can also use about 1 cup chopped fresh spinach, but it'll turn your cream cheese green =P)

● 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese● 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (you can add more for a bit of a kick, I like to

add about a tsp)● Optional: 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions:1. Preheat oven to 350F.2. Cream together the cream cheese and milk3. Add the cayenne pepper (garlic powder and onion powder if you want

extra flavour) onion, spinach, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.4. Transfer to an oven-safe bowl and sprinkle remaining mozzarella

cheese on top.5. Bake in oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese on top has

melted and started to brown

Serve immediately with pita, chips, or my personal favourite, baked flatbread.

Local News By Kyle GerritsThe Bentley Bulletin

-RCMP locates missing 13 year old girls. -Lacombe man, Matthew Robert John Macdonald wanted by RCMP -New animal control services to be seen in Eckville -Rimbey to take part in Big Valley Jamboree challenge

Featured RecipesBy Kelsey Vig and Austin Siebold

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Carrot Cake

Ingredients:● 4 eggs● 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil● 2 cups white sugar● 2 tsp vanilla extract● 2 cups flour● 2 tsp baking soda● 2 tsp baking powder● ½ tsp salt● 2 tsp cinnamon ● 3 cups grated carrots● 1 cup chopped pecans (omit if wanted)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350o F. Grease and flour a 9x13 pan. Beat sugar and wet ingredients together in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and pour into a pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes and cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and continue cooling.

Icing

Ingredients: ● ½ cup butter, softened● 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened● 4 cups confectioners’ sugar● 1 tsp vanilla extract● 1 cup chopped pecans (omit if wanted)

Directions:

Beat together all ingredients except pecans in a medium bowl. Stir in pecans. Use to frost the cake.

(Left): Student teacher Josh Bouwsema and students Kyle Gerrits and Tyson Tisdale sport their favorite team’s jerseys on school jersey day.

AS: What have you learned in your time here, besides possibly the fact that you hate teenagers?

JB: I don’t hate all teenagers, [I only hate] like 90% of them. I’ve learned the value of caffeine. If you want to actually talk productivity, I’ve learned what it’s like to be a real teacher because my other practicums I was just teaching part-time for a short period. It’s good to be able to experience what it would be like to be a real teacher because I go to all of the [professional development] conferences, staff meetings, staff events, all of the big stuff; It’s good to be in that type of environment.

AS: How do you feel about the gym teacher stereotypes of poor grammar, being bad at math, and not wearing real clothes all of the time?

JB: I think it’s hilarious and fun! I know how to use real grammar and how to do math. I’ve actually written full papers. One of the longest I’ve had to do in University was about fourteen pages, and I actually got an A on it, so I know how to write. I love the stereotypes of not wearing real clothes because I get to wear sweatpants, shorts, tshirts, and hoodies. As long as people don’t take it too far and actually assume that’s what I’m like, I love it!

AS: Do you care about how the students interpret your taste in music? That they hate it?

JB: I don’t care at all because I know it’s good music and if they don’t like it, that’s too bad. They have to listen to it. Stairway to heaven is the best song of all time.

AS: Outside of Phys. Ed., you spend a lot of time with your students. Can you comment on why?

JB: I get bored sitting in my office when I don’t teach. I like to wander around and talk to people because it’s more exciting. I can distract you, get you in trouble, and then run away.

AS: As a Phys. Ed teacher, when you struggle at certain sports, how do you think that affects your teaching?

JB: I think it helps because the students who don’t like to put themselves out there and students who don’t excel at certain sports see me as an example and don’t feel pressured to excel at every sport. For example: You’ve seen me at the hockey game... I’m not very good at skating.

AS: Or Volleyball.

JB: I’m just fine at volleyball. I think it’s good because I don’t try to act like I know everything, because I don’t. I think it’s more fun that I can use student demonstrators all of the time. When I make a mistake, I’m not angry about it and I think that helps students come forward. I don’t expect you to be perfect, but I’m just fine at volleyball.

AS: I’ve heard you make a lot of bets with students on sports teams, especially the Calgary Flames. What do you use to make your bets?

JB: I’m not betting money, it’s basketball suicides. At the beginning, if the Flames won [the students] would have to run two suicides, but [now] it evolved into every single point. One time, the Flames CRUSHED. They won 8-2 and the poor guy had to run eight suicides. It’s fun because we can get it into hockey, and I love hockey. And I get to make kids run.

AS: Do you think that makes you mare approachable and less of an authoritarian?

JB: I think so. I’m also not that old, so I know what it feels like to go through the motions of High School. I’m not that far out of it.

AS: That's all of the questions I have for you today. Thank you for agreeing to an interview, and good luck back at gym school.

JB: Good talk

AS: Good talk

Note: This interview was conducted with humour in mind, with no disrespect meant towards Mr. Bouwsema. The Bentley Bulletin wishes him the best of luck in the future.

Local Sports SpotlightBy Kyle GerritsThe Bentley Bulletin

Basketball season has tipped off for the schools in the Wolf Creek School Division, as Bentley school is now busy with basketball. The junior A boys played St. A’s, who are located in Ponoka. The boys won in dominant fashion, with a final score of 47-16. The boys took over the backboard, grabbing every rebound in sight. Meanwhile, the senior boys had a game on Wednesday night, where they had a dominant performance. The final score was 94-88, as the boys controlled every aspect of the game.

Canadian Politics A Canadian Trump?By Austin SieboldThe Bentley Bulletin

As the race to seize control of the Progressive Conservative Party continues, the number of hopeful candidates has increased to a current total of thirteen, though the list is liable to expand up until February 24.

After the recent American election, there have been claims by candidate Lisa Raitt, saying, “Kevin O'Leary and Kellie Leitch are both taking lessons from what we just saw recently in the U.S. election, and they’re embracing a style of negative, and I would say irresponsible, populism.”

While Kellie Leitch and Lisa Raitt are both on the list of candidates, Kevin O’Leary is not. “I would like to jump into this thing at the last minute possible and I have that luxury. That could be as late a February because everybody knows who I am. I don’t have to waste my time getting name recognition.”

Both Leitch and O’Leary have disputed similarities to the President-elect, with Leitch saying that comparing her to Mr. Trump would be unfair and misguided, and O’Leary saying that he’s “Lebanese-Irish” and doesn’t build walls.

Ultimately, it’s up to the Conservatives to decide the accuracy of these claims, and who they want as their next leader.

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A Good Talk With Josh BouwsemaBy Austin SieboldThe Bentley Bulletin

Josh Bouwsema, a student from the University of Lethbridge, completed his teaching practicum with Bentley School in December. He is on his way to completing his Bachelor’s of Education and his Bachelor’s of Arts in Kinesiology. Editor of The Bentley Bulletin, Austin Siebold, sat down with him to discuss his experiences and further studies.

Austin Siebold: How would you describe what you've been doing here in Bentley?

Josh Bouwsema: I have been teaching Phys. Ed. for grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and I also taught health 6 one time, and a health 9 class.

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Flashback to the PastBy Zoë Lorenz-BoserThe Bentley Bulletin

Monkey Top Bar and Saloon (5002-50 Avenue) This was the location of the McPherson’s first store. The post office was in this store with Mr. O. E. Putman as postmaster, but In 1903, McPherson sold the store to A. I. Cook. Mr. Cook sold this store a year later to Archie Putland and Frank Thorp. It burned down in 1919. The store was replaced by the present building then known as the “Bentley Mercantile.” The first manager was Mr. Bolton, and he was followed by Mr. Litt., Chas MacDougall was the last Co-op manager. The business was then sold to Wm. A. Holmes in 1933. William Holmes sold out to his two sons who operated the store for the next 53 years before selling to Moe Ollerson and Gwen Smith in 1986. Renovations then proceeded including new panelling, new shelves, and a walk in cooler. Their store then became a bakery, but the pair sold the store to Dennis and Barbara Huehn. The Mercantile remained vacant for a time, and was finally purchased by Ed Paull in 1994. Ed did some renovating and opened up the “Monkey Top Bar & Saloon.” It was operated by owner Ed Paull, but Darlene Goehring was the manager and creator of many invents including The Monkey Top Idol, Lobster Fest, the Fun Fish Derby, and the annual Sled/Quad Rally. In 2006, Karen Oberg and Annie Thyr purchased the saloon. Through the history of Bentley, the stores in this building have been under tremendous management, but the true ownership of the Monkey Top belongs to the people of Bentley who take great pride in having the popular Monkey Top attract people to our wonderful town.-Adapted from Bentley Historical Society 2005. Bentley, A Gateway Through Time. Red Deer: Prolific Graphics, 2005. Print.

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American PoliticsFarewell from ObamaAustin SieboldThe Bentley Bulletin

On January tenth, President Barack Obama gave his farewell speech in Chicago. In just over fifty minutes, he touched on a wide variety of subjects, from his family, to the ongoing presidential transition, to the progress made during his administration, and the progress yet to come.

His speech, which was met with a standing ovation that spanned several minutes, was interrupted multiple times by chants of “One more term.”

If there was a single passage met with the loudest applause, it had to have been the statement, “If I had told you eight years ago that America would reverse a great recession, reboot our auto industry, and unleash the longest stretch of job creation in our history…if I had told you that we would open up a new chapter with the Cuban people, shut down Iran’s nuclear weapons program without firing a shot, and take out the mastermind of 9/11…if I had told you that we would win marriage equality, and secure the right to health insurance for another 20 million of our fellow citizens – you might have said our sights were set a little too high. But that’s what we did.”