LMT Aug 30 - Vol 114 - issue 36

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Overheard at the coffee shop
Originally released July 26 during LMT vacation
‘Sho-Time’ most compelling
sports figure
“...finally theatres are showing
movies again. I haven’t had a decent
nap in public since ad astra...”
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Home Plan of the Week
Stately Richfield has comfortable living
By Associated Designs
An artful arrangement of brick
and glass blends to give the Richfield
a look that’s at once stately
and welcoming. Handsome masonry
columns support the soaring keystone-crowned
arched portico that
frames the two-story entry. Arched
windows and foliage spilling over
the edges of the raised brick planter
add grace and soften the image.
Inside, light washes in through
two-story walls of glass in the
two-story high foyer and great
room. From the balcony at the
second story landing you can
overlook both spaces. This informal
plan has no living room,
which many contemporary
families see as a definite plus.
What it does have is a
bright, lofty and spacious great
room, open to the kitchen and
nook. The fireplace provides
color and warmth. It’s nestled
between storage shelves and an
entertainment center with overhead
shelves. In
the kitchen, a large
work island adds
counter space for
multiple cooks.
The side outfitted
as an eating bar is a
great place to hang
out and chat with
whoever is working
in the kitchen.
Utilities are out
of the way but easy to get to,
tucked in an alcove off the
Open to
Family
Below
hallway that connects the kitchen,
dining room and three-car garage.
The boxed bay that expands the
Richfield’s owners’ suite is an ideal
location for a cozy window seat.
Other features include a deep walkin
closet, and a private two-section
bathroom. Soft natural light filters
in through the glass block wall next
to the deep soaking tub. The shower
Owners’ Suite
17' x 17'4''
Balc.
Dn
Open to
Below
Bedroom
14' x 11'4''
Bedroom
14' x 11'4''
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Patio
2-Story
Great Room
22'8'' x 18'
Dn to
Bsmt
Up
2-Story Foyer
Covered
Porch
Bonus Room
16'6'' x 19'
and toilet can be isolated for steam
containment and added privacy.
Two bedrooms, a dual-compartment
bathroom and a huge bonus
room are upstairs.
Associated Designs is the original
source for the Richfield 10-352.
For more information or to view
other designs, visit www.Associated
Designs.com or call 800-634-0123.
Nook
12' x
13'10''
Kitchen
Dining/
Den
14' x 13'8''
Patio
3-Car Garage
25'6'' x 33'
© 2021 Associated Designs, Inc.
Richfield
PLAN 10-352
First Floor 1959 sq.ft.
Second Floor 612 sq.ft.
Living Area 2571 sq.ft.
Bonus Room 408 sq.ft.
Garage 888 sq.ft.
Dimensions 80'8''x 48'
2500 SERIES
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TOWN OF REGINA BEACH
NOTICE OF TENDER
Caretaker Contract(s)
The Town of Regina Beach will be accepting tenders for the Town Office
Caretaker and Primary Health Care Center Caretaker contract position(s) that
would begin on September 20, 2021.
This is a contract position that may hold the contract for both locations or
for either one, and the individual(s) will be responsible for liability insurance,
payroll deductions for themselves and/or employees they hire, and worker’s
compensation (if eligible by WCB standards).
To be considered, all tenders must include:
• the name, address, and telephone number(s) of the individual(s) or
business that will enter into the contract if awarded and their signature
on the submission
• confirmation that you have read and understand the responsibilities of
the Caretaker within the sample contract(s) applicable to your submission
• clearly state the monthly fee for the minimum level of service, showing a
subtotal before taxes and final total including taxes
• clearly state, separately, any additional fees or special services that
would not be included in the monthly fee for service
The Town of Regina Beach requires the successful candidate(s) to supply and
maintain a satisfactory criminal check for the term of the contract.
Contract term is for two (2) years with the potential of a one (1) year extension
Candidates should submit their sealed tender by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday,
September 13, 2021 clearly marked CARETAKER TENDER to the desk of:
Victoria MacDonald, CAO
Box 10, 218 Centre Street
Regina Beach, SK S0G 4C0
To receive a copy of the sample contract(s) or for further information please
contact the Town Office at 306-729-2202. The Town is not responsible for
any costs associated with the preparation of the tender bid and reserves the
right to not award the Tender to the lowest bidder or award the contract. The
tenders will not be opened publicly however they will be awarded at the public
council meeting on September 14, 2021.
Last week’s column exposed the first half (seven through 12) of the Dazzling Dozen — the 12 most
compelling people in sports (from a Canadian’s perspective) — and now it’s time to list the top
six. (The six hlghlighted last week: Roger Federer, Jay Onrait, Brooke Hendeson, Bianca Andreescu,
Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., and Tom Brady.) The drums are rolling, the anticipation is high and
the eagerness to find out who ranks in the top six is without compare. So, here we go:
6. Hayley Wickenheiser. What an achiever! The trail-blazing hockey star from Shaunavon, Sask., is
not only regarded as the best female player in the game’s history, but her post-playing days are raising
eyebrows, too. She completed medical school in 2021, but instead of saving lives in hospital ERs, she
instead veered into hockey management, deciding to try to save the Toronto Maple Leafs. Wickenheiser
was hired in 2018 as the Leafs’ assistant director of player development and was promoted in
2021 to senior director of player development.
5. Alphonso Davies. Probably more famous in Europe, Germany in particular, than in Canada, the
20-year-old Edmontonian is our country’s best soccer player. Born in Ghana, Davies at age 17 was
the youngest player ever to suit up for Canada’s national team, and now stars for Bayern Munich in
the Bundesliga. A Wikipedia entry says Davies is “considered by some to be the best left-back of his
generation.”
4. Christine Sinclair. From one soccer superstar to another. What Davies has become in men’s soccer,
Sinclair has been doing in spectacular fashion for the past 20 years on behalf of Canadian teams.
Now 38, the Burnaby, B.C. native has won the award for best Canadian soccer player an astonishing
14 times. She is the world’s — the world’s! — all-time leading goal scorer in international play (men or
women) with 186. Sinclair is a national treasure.
3. Bryson DeChambeau. This is a list of ‘compelling’ people, and DeChambeau,
FROM THE love him or hate him, is certainly compelling. He has changed the game of profes-
SIDELINES sional golf, using science and human biometrics to drive the ball astounding distances,
making the game a matter of pitch-and-putt for him on some layouts. His
BRUCE PENTON
controversial methods and public spats with fellow golf superstar Brooks Koepka
have kept DeChambeau in the headlines — on the course and off.
2. Connor McDavid. Like Oilers’ alum Wayne Gretzky, McDavid, aka the Best
Player in the World, is can’t-miss viewing. He performs miraculous tricks with
the puck at higher speed than anyone in the NHL, leaving defencemen breathless,
goaltenders shaking their heads and fans amazed.
1. Shohei Ohtani. He hits. He pitches. He’s the top slugger in Major League
Baseball. He was the starting pitcher for the American League in this year’s All-
Star game. Apparently, there’s nothing the Japanese superstar cannot do. That’s
why it’s ‘Sho-time’ when the Los Angeles Angels play and why he is the most compelling
sports figure in the world today.
Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha: “A 12-year-old New Jersey boy has been named a chess
grand master. When I was 12 I was trying to figure out how to get my new checkers board out of the
box it came in.”
Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “Italy beat England on penalty kicks. Deciding a soccer game with
penalty kicks is like deciding a baseball game with a bowling match.”
Golf Channel broadcaster Shane Bacon, on Twitter, after Open Championship video of Tyrrell
Hatton snapping a short iron after a poor shot: “Hatton running out of holes to complete the Tantrum
Slam. Flipped the bird, broke a wedge. All that’s left is kicking your bag and breaking a tee marker.”
Janice Hough of leftcoastsportsbabe.com: “Aaron Judge was among six New York Yankees who
tested positive for COVID (the day after the all-star game). Aaron Judge was an all-star. So the worst
thing that came out of that MLB All-Star game might not turn out to be those hideous uniforms.”
Comedy writer Brad Dickson of Omaha: “Summer Olympics start soon. Prediction: by the time
they’re over NBC will stand for ‘Nothing But Covid.’”
Kaseberg again: “NFL star, Richard Sherman, was charged with five counts — including DUI and
criminal trespass. They threw out the lesser charge of impersonating a Cincinnati Bengal.”
Another Richard Sherman crack from Kaseberg: “In Seattle, future Hall of Famer, Richard Sherman
was taken down by a police dog and charged with burglary domestic violence and a hit-and-run.
Sherman is a free-agent, but this latest ugly incident will make him all but utterly irresistible to the
Las Vegas Raiders.”
From Jack Finarelli’s column on sports curmudgeon.com: “(Bears QB) Mitchell Trubisky got married
on July 3. Now we know he completed at least one pass in his life.”
Headline at the onion.com: “Conor McGregor
Undergoes 3 Hours Of Surgery To Repair
Fractured Ego”
Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca
- Bruce Penton
Disclaimer: opinions expressed are those of the writer.
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