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November 17, 2014

Leading Economic Indicators

The former chairman of the Fed-eral Reserve, Ben Bernanke, revealed at an October confer-ence in Chicago that even though his post-government income will be several times what he earned as Fed chairman, he was none-theless rejected recently when he tried to refinance his Washington, D.C., home. Mortgage-lending is so highly computerized, he was told, dictated by formulas, that he apparently got caught in an algorithm. Despite a probably-sev-en-figure book contract and six-figure public speeches, he is no longer “employed” in a steady job, which apparently

caused a computer program to signal him as too risky. [New York Times, 10-2-2014]

New World Order:

In September, Dr. Sean Perry of the Marathon (Fla.) Veterinary Hospital saved the life of Butter-cup, an orange tabby who needed blood--by giving him a transfusion from a West Palm Beach dog blood bank. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, 62 cats have been known to receive such “xenotransfusions,” and cats are apparently the only animals (besides dogs) that can safely process dog blood. [Keynoter (Key West), 10-4-2014]

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A new nurse listened while Dr. Blake was yelling, “Typhoid! Tetanus! Measles!”

The new nurse asked another nurse,

“Why is he doing that?”

The other nurse replied, “Oh, he just likes to call the shots around here.

Chronic overuse of caffeine can weaken your

adrenal glands.

Lillian Byers, Landyn Cales, Nick Elliot, Matthew Hawil, Nicole Kleinsasser, Gage McKenzie, Blaze Petrie, Presley Robertson,

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THINGS WE LEARN FROM KIDS

Cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy.

Play dough and microwave should not be used in the same sentence.

Super glue is forever.

No matter how much Jell-O you put in a swimming pool you

still can’t walk on water.

VCR and DVD players do not eject “PB & J” sandwiches even though TV

commercials show they do.

Garbage bags do not make good parachutes.

Marbles in gas tanks make lots of noise when driving.

You probably DO NOT want to know what that odor is.

Always look in the oven before you turn it on; plastic toys do not like ovens.

TRUCK AND CAR ACCESSORIES AND PERFORMANCE PARTS

Ponder These Funnies

I was in the express lane at the store quietly fuming. Completely ignoring the sign, the woman ahead of me had slipped into the check-out line pushing a cart piled high with groceries. Imagine my delight when the cashier

beckoned the woman to come forward looked into the cart and asked sweetly, “So which six items would you like to buy?”

Wouldn’t it be great if that happened more often?!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------

All eyes were on the radiant bride as her father escorted her down the aisle. They reached the altar and the waiting groom; the bride kissed her father and

placed something in his hand. The guests in the front pews responded with ripples of laughter. Even the priest smiled broadly. As her father

gave her away in marriage, the bride gave him back his credit card.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Three friends from the local congregation were asked “When you’re in your cas-ket, and friends and congregation members are mourning over you, what would

you like them to say?

Artie said: “I would like them to say I was a wonderful husband, a fine spiritual leader, and a great family man.”

Eugene commented: “I would like them to say I was a wonderful teacher and ser-vant of God who made a huge difference in people’s lives.”

Don said: “I’d like them to say, “Look, he’s moving!”

Community Calendar

CHEER & TUMBLE - Affordable Gymnastics Classes, ages 2-18, next session starts in April, now accepting applications! - Competitive Cheer Team, ages 5-14 - Birthday Parties Available!Check us out on Facebook Kerrobert Cheer & Tumble. Or Call Tajia @ 306-834-4364NEW TO GROOVY DOS ART STUDIO - PYOP (Paint-Your-Own-Pottery)for ADULTSNov 12 – 7-9pm Ceramic Technique Painting Class – Class Project $45Nov 26 – 7-9pm Ceramic Technique Painting Class – Class Project $45 ADULT ART CLASSES w/ Individual Instruction –Thurs 6-9pm - Pottery / Canvas / Wood$48 for 5 classes; includes Paint, Brushes, Patterns, Instruction, Glaze & firing (if doing ceramics)Pottery, Canvas & Wood projects available for pur-chase or bring your own project. Call for details!PAINT-YOUR-OWN-POTTERY (drop-in NOT a class) –best to call ahead to save a seat!Project price includes 1 studio session / all supplies / glaze & firing! Groovy Dos 306-834-4300Additional drop-in rates:Afternoons :Mon – Fri 1-4pm $5Evenings: Wed-Fri 6-9pm $10Groups & Parties Welcome! In-studio or Take-Away Party Packs! Call for details!Groovy Dos info@ www.groovydos.ca or ideas @ www.pinterest.com/elaineunruh/

Birth Matters Heartland offers:Birth Matters Heartland, Birth Group Third Friday of every month. November’s topic is Belly Binding for pre and postnatal. Find us on Facebook for details.PRAIRIE CROCUS QUILT GUILD meet 2nd Tues.of each month.iKids Club is every Thursday night at 6pm-8PM We follow the school calendar, so if there is a break at school, there is a break at iKids! iKids is $5 per child, there is a special rate for families! We also do birthday parties! Contact Becky for more info! Fol-low the fun at www.ikidsclub.ca and on facebook at iKids Club or email Becky becky@ikidsclub.caWALKING WITH PATHWAY TO WELLNESS Monday & Thurs-day - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Walking Track at the West Central Events Center(indoor shoes required) (wheelchair accessible/elevator)PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP is held the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Fischer Lounge of the Kindersley Hospital. For more information contact Nancy @ 306-463-4514.MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP meeting every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Provincial Building 113 2nd Ave East Board Room. For people whose lives are affected by mental health issues. Everyone Welcome. For more information call Barb 306-463-4754.STEP INTO BEGINNER FITNESS with Pathway to Wellness Mon. - Wed. 7:30pm-8:30pm Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 at the Walking Track at the WCEC.QUILT & CRAFT SALE Wednesday, Nov. 26th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Proceeds to Missions) Brethren In Christ Church819 Main Street, Kindersley

The Great Calendar Of Events

KINDERSLEY TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter #1136:Any-body interested in joining or checking out the group are welcome to attend meetings any Monday at 7:00p.m., Kindersley Senior Centre, 115 3rd Ave. E.A.A. - Mon. 8PM at the Legion Hall. Tues 8PM Brock The Vesper Club, Tues. 8PM Leader United Church. Wed. 8PM Eston Unit-ed Church, Thurs. 8PM Kindersley New Life Church, Fri. 8PM Kinders-ley Lutheran Church.AL-ANON Mon. 8PM at the Legion Hall Call 306-463-6654or 965-2659.THE OIL WIVES CLUB OF KINDERSLEY, LADIES, If your spouse or significant other, works in the oil patch, you are invited to join the Oil Wives Club of Kindersley in a once a month, fun night of “Fostering Friendship.” contact Mary Ann at 306-463-6164 or 306-463-9352.INTERESTED IN PHOTOGRAPHY? Join us - the Gleneath Camera Glub on the first Tues. of the month at 7pm. Sept - June at the Kinder-sley Senior Centre, 115 3rd Ave E. JERRY HAIGH, a Saskatchewan author, will be sharing his experiences as a Wildlife Vet in Africa. He’ll be at Caleb Village, Kindersley and is sponsored by the Kindersley Library. Open to everyone. Nov. 21 at 7:00pmBREAST CANCER MOBILE BUS will be in Kindersley Nov 3 - Nov 21 on 4th Ave and Main Street. Early detection saves lives. Lots of appointments still available November 19th – November 21st. Call 1-855-584-8228 to book your appointment.THE WEST CENTRAL CRISIS & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTRE is looking for volunteers for Santa’s Hut 2014. We host this event in 6 communities including Coleville, Eatonia, Eston, Kindersley, Marengo & Rosetown. If you are interested in helping with this Great Commu-nity Event and building self-esteem in the youth of our communities, please contact Doreen Gramlich @ 306.463.6655 or Misty Leismeister @ 1.403.548.4564KINDER KOLLEGE, the newest child care Centre, is looking to hire a full time person who enjoys interacting with children on a daily basis. Contact Jodi @ 306-463-5435. Cook position available January 1, 2015.JUMP, HOP, MOVE PROGRAM. Nov. 17-Dec. 15 ages 3-5yrs. Cost is $25. Parent participation is required and finacial assistance is available upon request. To enroll and for more info contact the West Central ECIP office at 306-463-6833.HERITAGE MANOR AUXILIARY Fall Tea,Bake Sale and Raffle on Nov. 19 from 2-3:30pm.

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Hi Neighbours: 

One of the changes Council has  implemented  is the earlier development of the budget. The goal of Council  is to approve  the budget  in principle by  the beginning of December. The budget will receive official passing after we receive our information from the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA), a provincial board. 

Here are some highlights of the draft budget so far as presented at our Public Consultations: 

• We expect salaries to increase for two reasons: union negotiations and our senior administrators are not making market salaries. For more  than a year we have been  looking  for a new Director of Community Services without success,  due mostly  to  the  fact  that  our  lowest  counter  offer  is  still  below  the  expected  wage  or  what  the candidates are being offered in their current position. When compared to other municipalities across the province we are low. 

• We owe more than $10 million for the Water Tower, Haubrich Water Treatment Plant and the E‐K Water Line. Payments  consume  7.3% of  Kindersley’s  revenue. As  a note,  the  Province  spends  2.3%  to  service  its debt  and expects us to take on debt to fund a lagoon and other projects. 

•  Big  decreases  in  spending  for  2015  include:  road  and  sidewalk maintenance,  and  infrastructure  repair  and improvements (last year, Rutley Cres was a big fix); parks, and some other areas for lesser amounts. 

• Capital projects underway include the Fire Hall, which we expect to begin construction this year, and the regional landfill. Funds set aside for those projects amounts to $750,000. 

• The West Central Events Centre is around 25 years old and is entering a phase of its life cycle in which it needs more maintenance as it is beginning to show its age. As a result, we will be spending money to address a variety of issues. 

•  Construction  on  a  new  park  is  expected  to  begin  in  2015  in  the  green  space  between  the  Hahn  Cres.  and Coleman Cres. It is currently configured to include play structures and a new soccer pitch. 

• Overall, we expect tax increases to be around the rate of inflation. 

As part of the budget process, two public consultations were held ‐ one in the afternoon and one in the evening. There were no public submissions. I encourage everyone to also check out the new interactive budget website that his been created  to educate  the public on how  taxes are spent and get  input  in our budget planning.  It can be found at kindersley.citizenbudget.com. 

The budget will be passed in principle December 8th. 

Please write or phone  if you would  like me to discuss a particular topic. If you have any questions or comments, drop me a line at the town office or email me at mayorenns‐wind@kindersley.ca. You can also check out my blog at http://mayorjohn.blogspot.ca/. I appreciate your feedback. 

Two young men were out in the woods on a camping trip, when

the came upon this great trout brook. They stayed there all day, enjoying the fishing, which was super.

At the end of the day, knowing that they would be graduating from college soon, they vowed that they would meet, in twenty years,

at the same place and renew the experience.

Twenty years later, they met and traveled to a spot near where they had been years before. They walked into the woods and

before long came upon a brook.

One of the men said to the other, “This is the place!”.

The other replied, “No, it’s not!”.

The first man said, “Yes, I do recognize the clover growing on the bank on the other side.

To which the other man replied, “Silly, you can’t tell a brook by it’s clover.”

WISE WORDS FROM PRIME MINISTERS AND PREMIERS

For me, pepper, I put it on my plate. ~ Jean Chrétien ~

I’m not going to play politics on the floor of the House of Commons. ~ John Turner ~

I am so excited about Canadians ruling the world. ~ John Diefenbaker ~

I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all

mankind.~ John Diefenbaker ~ (From the Canadian Bill of Rights, July 1, 1960.)

Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die.

~Pierre Trudeau ~

Americans should never underestimate the constant pressure on Canada which the mere presence of the United States has produced. We’re different people from you and we’re different people because of you. Living next to you is in some ways like sleeping with an

elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered is the beast, if I can call it that, one is effected by every twitch and grunt. It should not therefore be expected that this kind of nation, this Canada, should project

itself as a mirror image of the United States.~ Pierre Trudeau ~

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Who said this?

1) “Willy Wonka is not a father figure! If that’s your idea of a father figure, yikes. Willy Won-ka’s a weirdo.”a) Freddie Highmoreb) Johnny Deppc) Tim Burtond) Gene Wilder

2) I’ve never agreed with psychiatry, ever. Be-fore I was a Scientologist, I never agreed with psychiatry. Here’s the problem. You don’t know the history of psychiatry. I do.”a) Tom Hanks b) John Cleesec) John Travolta d) Tom Cruise

3) “Everyone told me to pass on ‘Speed’ be-cause it was a ‘bus movie’.”a) Beth Grantb) Keanu Reevesc) Sandra Bullockd) Dennis Hopper

4) “I race historic muscle cars back in Australia. And I try to race home as soon as I’m finished

a movie but don’t tell anyone.”a) Eric Banab) David Wenhamc) Russell Crowed) Heath Ledger5) On why she will never do a nude scene: “I just don’t feel that my algebra teacher should ever know what my butt looks like.” a) Julia Roberts b) Nicole Kidman c) Sandra Bullock d) Renee Zellweger

6) “I’m one of those people you hate because of genetics. It’s the truth.”a) Colin Farrellb) Brad Pittc) Jude Lawd) Tom Cruise

7) “Now I can wear heels.” a) Sandra Bullockb) Nicole Kidmanc) Renee Zellwegerd) Angelina Jolie

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* You use more calories eating celery than there are in the celery itself.* At - 40 degrees Centigrade a person loses about 14.4 calories per hour by breathing.* At least 2 people die every year from vending machines falling on them.* In 1933, Mickey Mouse, an animated cartoon character, received 800,000 fan letters.* Nerve impulses to and from the brain travel as fast as 170 miles per hour.* The shortest British monarch was Charles I, who was 4’9”.* The mother of Michael Nesbit of ‘the Monkeys’ invented liquid paper correction fluid.* About 3000 years ago, most Egyptians died by the time they were 30. * The adjective “metopic” pertains to the forehead.* The skin of the armpits can harbor up to 516,000 bacteria per square inch.

Tarpon Kindersley, a fast-growing service company is searching for a skilled

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (14 Month Term Position)

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in an administrative or

accounting role and/or relevant post-secondary education. Advanced skills in MS Office, professional business communication skills and

exceptional time-management skills are required.

Competitive wages, RRSP matching program, benefits and a health care spending account are effective upon hire.

Apply online at http://tarponenergy.hgcareers.com/js/

1957...REMEMBER?* “I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, its going to

be impossible to buy a weeks groceries for $20.00.”

* “Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won’t be long when $5,000 will only buy a used one.”

* “If cigarettes keep going up in price, I’m going to quit. A quarter a pack is ridiculous.”

* “Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime just to mail a letter?”

* “If they raise the minimum wage to $1, nobody will be able to hireoutside help at the store.”

* “When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 29 cents a gallon. Guess we’d be better off leaving the car

in the garage.”

* “I read the other day where some scientist thinks it’s possible to put a man on the moon by the end of the century. They even have some

fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas.”

FROM A NEW TEACHER...

Let me see if I’ve got this right. You want me to go into that room with all those kids, & fill their every waking moment with a love for learning. Not only that, I’m to instill a sense of pride in their ethnicity, behaviorally modify disruptive behavior, & observe them for signs

of abuse. I am to fight racism, patriotism, the war on drugs & sexually transmitteddiseases, check their backpacks for guns & raise their self-esteem. I’m to teach them good citizenship, sportsmanship & fair play, how & where to register to vote, how to

balance a checkbook & how to apply for a job, but I am never to ask if they are in this country illegally. I am to check their heads occasionally for lice, maintain a safe

environment, recognize signs of potential antisocial behavior, offer advice, write letters of recommendation for student employment & scholarships, encourage a respect for the

cultural diversity of others, and, oh yeah, teach, always making sure that I give the girls in my class fifty percent of my attention. I’m required by my contract to be working on my own time (summers & evenings) & at my own expense towards additional certifica-

tion, advanced certification & a master’s degree, to sponsor the cheerleaders & the after school programs. I am to attend committee & faculty meetings & participate in staff

development training to maintain my current certification & employment status. I am to be a paragon of virtue larger than life, such that my very presence will awe my students

into being obedient & respectful of authority. I am to purchase supplies, room decorations, bulletin board supplies, supplies for children who can’t afford them, & luxury

items such as scissors, glue, scotch tape, paper clips, note book paper, red pens, & markers with my own money as there is no money in the budget for these items. I’m to do all of this with just a piece of chalk, a few books & a bulletin board, & on a starting

salary that is on the low scale of the national average?

Is that all?

Stress & Anxiety Management

The staff at the West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre assist individuals with high levels of stress and anxiety on a regular basis. Creating awareness of stress acknowledgement and understanding is a necessity to manage productively.

Awareness:

Stress is the body’s response to a real or perceived threat. Stress is a reaction to a situation. We usually feel stressed when we think that the demands of the situation are greater than our resources to deal with that situation.

Some stress can be a good thing. It can motivate us to focus on a task or take action and solve a problem. In this situation, stress is manageable and even helpful.

When stress is unhelpful, people may feel overwhelmed or feel like they can’t possibly fix the problem.

Common Causes:

Common sources of stress may include major life events, long-term worries, persistent illness, parenting challenges, relationship management, farm/work pressures and many more can also feel stressful. Even daily hassles can be a source of stress.

Common Strategies for Management:

Identify the issue Discuss the issue Simplify your life Learn assistance resources Learn helpful thinking strategies/stress management techniques Care for your wellbeing/explore self-care options

If you are a person dealing with stress/anxieties and needing assistance with management?

The Crisis Centre Staff would love to assist you, please contact us for management strategies and support that can be helpful. Call (306)463-6655 to speak with a counsellor.

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”William James

 

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Fitness Instructor FunniesWhat’s the difference between a fitness instructor and a well mannered professional torturer?

The torturer would apologize first.

Why did the aerobics instructor cross the road? Someone on the other side could still walk.

What do aerobics instructors and people who make bacon have in common? They both tear hams into shreds.

How many aerobics instructors does it take to change a light bulb? Four!...Three!...Two!...One!

The next regular meeting of Council is

on Mon.. November 24 at 6:00 pm Regular meetings are held every 2nd and 4th

Monday of the month, unless otherwise

scheduled

Council directed Administration to enter into a contract for curbside waste and recycle cart collections with Loraas Environmental Services Ltd. and to explore the added option of seasonal organic collection from May through August. The new contract will be effective January 1, 2015. Loraas was one of three firms to respond to the Town of Kindersley’s Request for Proposals for Waste and Recycle Collections.

The new contract will include weekly curbside garbage collection and bi-weekly curbside recycle collection for all residential, multi-unit residential, and Town of Kindersley-owned facilities. All residents will be provided with full-sized black carts for waste and blue cars for recycle materials, at no charge.

Council declined an offer to purchase 505 14th Avenue East and requested that Administration negotiate with the interested buyer to reach a price closer to or matching the list price.

Council approved an application to rezone a parcel of land from C3 to R3 and gave first reading to Bylaw 20-14, A Bylaw to Amend the Zoning Bylaw. Council also gave consent to remove the tie codes pertaining to the land. This approval is subject to the execution of a development and servicing agreement and payment of the required levies and fees.

Bylaw 18-14 pertaining to Mobile Home Licensing was approved by Council, which adjusts the yearly service fee paid to the Town last reviewed in 1990. In addition, a $25 monthly administration fee will be implemented.

The Fire Prevention Bylaw 19-14 was approved, which establishes mandatory fees to be paid in the case of emergency false alarms responded to by the Kindersley Fire Department.

To hear more of Council’s discussions during this and other Regular Meetings of Council, click the CouncilTV button at www.kindersley.ca.

For the full Council agenda and past minutes, visit www.kindersley.caWatch Council Meeting online at www.kindersley.ca/counciltv

@Town Kindersley

Town Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ~ Monday to FridayBox 1269 ~ 106-5th Ave E. Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 (306) 463-2675 www.kindersley.ca

Highlights from the the November 10, 2014 Regular Meeting of Council: