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August 2012
Steinbach Pioneer Days – Starts Friday, August 3 - 6 at the Mennonite Heritage Village 231 PTH 12 N. Begins with parade in Steinbach on Main St. Relive Mennonite past through pioneer activities, steam powered threshing, horse show, auction, music, and lots of good food. Contact 326-9661 or mhv.ca or Anne Toews Program Director annet@mhv.ca
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Thieves Target Shamrock Golf Course
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1st Annual Plowing Competition - The South East Manitoba Draft Horse Association invites all on Saturday, August 11 to the St-Pierre-Jolys RCMP is seeking the Association’s 30th anniversary. It will be held 1 mile West of Steinbach on Hwy #52 and ½ mi North on Keating Road. Plowing public’s assistance in a Break and Enter Carrick starts at 10 am. Draft horses and vintage tractors compete in 12 different plowing classes. Event is free and lunch/refreshments that occurred at the Shamrock Golf Carrick Days – Saturday, August 11 & Sunday, August 12, old-time town picnic, corn & pig roast hosted by Carrick Community will be available. Course in the Rural Municipality of Club. Live entertainment!! Contact 429-2113. Pioneer Day Camp - Monday, August 13 - 16 from 10 am – 3pm. Life of a pioneer, old fashioned games, make pioneer snacks, Tache. Giroux In the early morning hours of July 7, do arts and crafts and much more! For children ages 9-12. Cost is $120. Contact 326-9661 or email kimp@mhv.ca. Women’s Golf Networking Event - August 8 starts at 6 pm- Networking at the club house, food and refreshments available for unknown person(s) broke into the purchase, 7 pm- Tee Time! All golfers must be ready to start. Girouxsalem Golf Course (9 holes). Non-members welcome. Cost- Fall on the Farm - On Monday, September 3, experience harvest work, hearty food, corn on the cob, music, hog butchering, Shamrock Golf Course and stole Green Fees are $15.95. Registration deadline is August 1. Contact Raylene Snow 422-6234. and pioneer demonstrations at the Mennonite Heritage Village, 231 PTH 12 N. Contact the Mennonite Heritage Village 326- approximately $5,000 worth of golf 9661 . equipment and liquor. Grunthal Investigators are requesting anyone 2012 Hanover Ag Fair Schedule - The Hanover Agricultural Society celebrates agriculture and rural living. From Friday, August Rock & Read – At Anna‘s House from 1 - 2:30 pm. Summer program at Anna’s House no. 11- Highway 12 North. Free hands 17 – Sunday, August 19. Starts with a Pancake Breakfast at 7 am in the Puratone Tent. Barrel Racing at 3 pm and rodeo begins on learning experience teaching nursery rhymes, lullabies, finger-plays, book sharing and book making for parents and child with information to contact the Stat 7 pm. BBQ, music and much more entertainment. Pierre-Jolys RCMP at 433-7908 or call program. Best enjoyed with children ages 3-5yrs. Contact Cathy Bailley 346-0413. Kleefeld Canadian Blood Services Steinbach Clinic - Blood donor clinic, Thursday, August 16 from 2 pm- 8 pm at the Steinbach E.M.C. Community Playgroup - for parents, caregivers and children ages 0-5. Activities include time for playing, stories, songs and 422 Main St. snacks. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Kleefeld Rec Centre. Contact Irene Ascough 377-5013. Green Drinks South Eastman - South Eastman Transition Initiative presents Green Drinks South Eastman. Drop in on the 3rd Kleefeld Farmer’s Market - If you are looking for bread, brownies, butter, buns, cakes, cookies, fruit, honey, jam, jelly, muffins, Tuesday of every month at 7 pm at the Lecoka 5-275 Main St to grab a coffee and discuss sustainable living. Contact email pickles, pie, preserves, vegetables just to name a few off the top or anything else we want you at the Kleefeld Farmers Market. rebecca_hiebert@yahoo.com. Starts Tuesday, June 19 at 3 - 6:30 pm. Located at 76 Park Street. Seniors (60 +) Shinny Drop-in Hockey - every Monday from 10 -11 am at Centennial Arena. Contact Bob Barrow at 392-3596 La Broquerie or email bob.r.barrow@gmail.com. Seine River Services for Seniors- Health Centre/Centre de Santé from Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm. Offers services and programs for seniors. Income Tax help, Lifeline, mobility equipment, foot care, hair care, transportation, home maintenance, The Steinbach Rotary Club - meets every Monday at noon at the Smitty’s Family Restaurant, 145 Park Road West. Contact Cornie yard maintenance, Telecheck, the E.R.I.K. program, puzzles and games. Contact Community Resource Coordinator Juliette at 326-3155. Rowan at 424-5285 or labseinerss@gmail.com. Shopping Trips: Winnipeg’s St.Vital Mall every first Thursday of the month, leaving at 10 am - 3 pm. Cost $15. Steinbach’s Mental health information and support sessions - for family and friends of people with mental health issues are held the 2nd Clearspring Centre every last Thursday of the month, leaving at 10 am - 1 pm. Cost $10. Tuesday of every month from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Eden East building, 21 Loewen Blvd. Contact Kim at 371-0824 or email eastmanmss@mts.net Lorette Grand Opening Ceremonies/Family Fun Day - Saturday August 18 at the Seine River Church. Free activities for all age groups MS Monthly Self-Help group meeting - for people living with multiple sclerosis. The group meets on the second Thursday including bouncers, face painting, crafts. Starts at 3 pm - 7 pm. Everyone welcome. evening of each month from 6 - 7 pm at Fernwood Place apartments. Contact Nadine Konyk, Rural Client Services Coordinator at 1-800-268-7582 or email nadine.konyk@mssociety.ca. The TD Summer Reading Program – Program begins July 1 at the Bibliothèque Taché Library. Register at the library, by phone 878-9488, or email: btl@srsd.ca. Bibliothèque Taché Library Summer Hours are July 1 to September 4, Tuesday, Wednesday, MS Lunch Group- on fourth Thursday of every month, from 12 – 1 pm at the Village Green Restaurant. Contact Nadine Konyk, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 am- 2 pm. Closed July 21- August 10. Rural Client Services Coordinator 326-1434 or email nadine.konyk@mssociety.ca. Mitchell Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba individual and support groups - for persons experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, Breakfast and Social - every Tuesday morning, 7:30 - 9:00 am except the last Tuesday of the month when the social is held bi-polar disorder and other mental health/emotional concerns. Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Jake Epp Library instead. Lunch starts at noon at the Mitchell and Area Seniors Centre. Contact 326-6944. from 7 – 9 pm. Contact Judy Dunn 204-444-5228. Niverville The Bethesda Regional Healthcare Auxiliary - meets on the first Tuesday of every month except for the months of July and August Recreation and Wellness Showcase – Wednesday, September 12 from 5 – 8 pm. Fall Sports Participants and Sports Groups at the Bethesda Hospital. We welcome anyone interested in auxiliary work. Contact Verna Thiessen at 326-3028. Registrations for the 4th annual Showcase. Contact recreation@whereyoubelong or 388-4078. Carillon Toastmasters - meetings are open to adults who want to improve their leadership and communication skills. Thursday Moms N’ Tots Playgroup - Moms with children up to age six. Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 am located in the lower evenings starting at 7 pm at the Steinbach and Area Lions Club - meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month starts level of Fourth Avenue Bible Church (62 4th Avenue S.). Free drop-in program with coffee and snacks provided, along with a at 6:30 pm at the Magnolia Restaurant. Contact 326-2313. large open space for the kids to play while the moms visit. Contact Karen at klenzrpeters@hotmail.com. Meetup Group for Women Solo-Entreprenuer group helps you connect with other women who are passionate about growing Richer their business, lead by Doreen Penner and meets monthly for 1 hour. Free, except for food and beverage. Contact and to register Guided tours of the Enfant-Jésus Church Heritage Site - Call Yvonne at 422-9369 or Patricia at 422-6880. Summer displays this Doreen at 392-2698. year: archival documents and photos; artifact themes: one-room schools, carpentry and sawmill tools, Saint-Joseph Sisters; tribute to pioneer Richer women; restoration projects; religious artifacts. Also included is a tour of the historic Enfant-Jésus Steinbach AA 12 Step Recovery Program - Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 7 pm. Steinbach United Church, 541 Main St. Cemetery and grounds including the grotto and leaning cross. Ring the front door bell. Richer Black Bear Day will be held on Saturday, August 18 at the Dawson Trail Park in Richer. SloPitch Tournament, Car Show, Young moms to be - Bi-weekly support group starts at 4:30 pm at Anna’s House B-11, Hwy 12N. Contact 346-0413. Kids Activities and lots more. Live music performed by Group Therapy. Tolstoi Ride with the King - On Saturday, September 1, a motorcycle benefit ride to promote brotherhood and raise funds for Prairie Day - On Satruday, August 11, celebrate the beauty of the tall grass prairie. Prairie Shore Trail, 3 km east of Tolstoi on improvements to the youth building next to the Richer Fellowship Church. Ride to the Whiteshell and a BBQ lunch on site. Ride PR 209Learn how prairie plants have adapted to fire, drought and grazing. Explore and discover the unique species that make ends at the church in Richer on Southeast Drive where the draws will be held for rider prizes along with burgers and blessings. this area their home. Animal ambassadors from the Wildlife Haven will be visiting in the afternoon. Guided walks, special Registration is at 9 -10 am at Richer Fellowship Church. Route maps, coffee and donuts provided. presentations, face painting and critter catching will keep everyone busy. BBQ lunch and canteen on site (cash only). Admission $5 per adult, children free. Contact 425-3229 or email tgpphq@mymts.net. Monday Night Bingos - to raise funds for Stacey Pchajek Memorial Foundation Inc. The foundation provides scholarships, bursaries and prizes to students graduating grades 8 and 12. Children Under 14 must be accompanied by an adult to be on Vassar premises and must play bingo. Doors Open at 5:30 pm at the Young at Heart Club in Richer. MGCC License # BI/BO4164. Vassar Ball Tournament August 18 and 19. Saturday, pancake breakfast at 8:30, Slow pitch tournament, Mens baseball Tourney, Contact: Doreen Pchajek at 422-5243 or email doreen@spmf.ca. swimming pool opens, Balloon Bouncers 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Silent Auction and Live Band - The Cracked Eggshell, 8 p.m. On Sunday, pancake breakfast 8:30 a.m., swimming pool, Mens Fastball Tourney, Balloon Bouncers 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Silent Roseau River Auction and open air dance. Food and refresments available. In support of the Vassar Community Recreational Centre. Roseau River Park Fundraiser - Starts Saturday, August 11 - 12. Saturday great tasting Fish Fry from 4 - 7 pm and Sunday a Pancake Breakfast 8 – 10 am followed by a Kielte and Sausage lunch 11 am - 1 pm and then to end the day Hot Turkey Supper Whiteshell - South 4 - 7 pm. Canteen serving hot dogs and hamburgers, drinks and more. Contact Harv at 425-3964. Forces of Nature- August 6 -12. Eruptions, meteorites, fires, windstorms, stars and even UFO’s – learn the forces of nature that have shaped the Whiteshell we know today. South Junction Wet & Wild- August 13- 19. Delve into the deeps of the Whiteshell waters to acquaint yourself with swimmers, floaters, sinkers South East Farmer’s Market is open in August. and invaders. Prowling for Prey August 20 - 26. Go on the prowl as we follow the relationships of predators and their prey in the Whiteshell. Sprague The Forest Resource - August 27 – September 2. Fish, furs, bannock and rice. Enjoy the forest resource feast this weekend. Free Western Fest in Sprague – Starts Saturday, August 11 - 12 at the Sprague Community Centre. Contact 437-2210. Park Entry for this long weekend only. Bannock Bake September 2, at White Lake. Contact 204-369-3157 or 369-3157, email Sloan.Cathcart@gov.mb.ca or go online at ManitobaParks.com. St. Malo Furs, Floods and the French- Join St. Malo’s Interpreter to explore the history and mystery of this hamlet. Follow the trail made General by fur traders, who also created the Crow Wing Trail. Experience the community created by French settlers who followed them. The Super Start Program, A Healthy Baby program run through South Eastman Health/Sante-Est Inc., will be holding a monthly St. Malo Bike Tour every Thursday in July and August at 11:30 am. Meet at the Amphitheatre. Contact 945-4375 or group session. This is a program for pregnant women and families with infants up to one year of age. Each session includes Morgan.Hallett@gov.mb.ca. song and rhyme time, discussions and games on topics related to healthy babies and healthy moms. Included are door prizes, nutritious snacks and milk coupons for all participating expectant moms or mothers who have babies up to six months of age. St. Pierre-Jolys Next month our session will be held at: th Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba – Support group meetings held on the 4 Tuesday of every month at 7 pm. Located Ste. Anne – Wednesday, August 8 from 10 am – 12 pm at the Ste. Anne Dayspring Fellowship Church at the Health Corner DeSalaberry Hospital. Contact Judy Dunn 444-5228. Kleefeld – Thursday, August 9 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Kleefeld Recreation Centre Niverville – Tuesday, August 14 from 10 am - 12 pm at the in the Niverville Community Fellowship on 3rd Ave. Ste. Anne St. Pierre-Jolys – Thursday, August 16 from 10 am - 12 pm in the St. Pierre Health Corner, 354 Prefontaine Ave. Bibliothèque Ste Anne Library Used Book Fundraiser – Sale of huge selection of used book proceeds will be used towards new Lorette – Wednesday, August 22 from 10 am – 12 pm at the Community Services Building (next to the pharmacy) library books. For further information call Mona at 422-9958 or drop in at the library at 16 Rue de l’Église. Cost of books $1- Ste. Agathe – Tuesday, August 28 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Ste. Agathe Hall $5. Contact Terry from Super Start at 346-7021 or just drop in. Summer Reading Club - Bibliothèque Ste Anne Library presents, this year’s program “Imagine”. Kids can improve their reading skills and reduce summer learning loss while having fun. Ages 4 to 12, who registrants receives a poster, stickers and an activity book free. Prizes are awarded throughout the summer. Children can pick up their awesome reading kit when they register in person or call 422-9958.
Maplewood Golf Course Hit by Thieves
St. Pierre RCMP are seeking the Ste. Geneviève Bibliothèque Taché Library - At the Community Centre on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Large selection of books in public’s assistance in a break and enter both French and English, for children and adults. The library has over 21,000 books including audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, large print that occurred at the St. Pierre Golf books and magazines plus they can import books from any library in Manitoba. Special requests can be made to the librarian, Course in the RM of DeSalaberry. Brandi Schmitz at 878 - 9488, bibliotachelibrary.com or in person. Come for coffee and a visit and see what we are all about.
In the early morning hours of June 28, unknown person(s) broke into the
Maplewood Golf Course and stole approximately $5,000 worth of golf equipment and liquor. Investigators are requesting anyone with information to contact the RCMP at 433-7908 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit online at manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or submit online at manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
New Vehicle Damaged at Cherry Hill Steinbach RCMP are investigating a mischief that occurred at the Cherry Hill Estates RV Park on July 22. Between the hours of 4:30 pm and 9:30 pm, an unknown suspect(s), scratched the exterior of a brand new Ford Escape SUV that was parked near the washrooms. No other vehicles were reported to be damaged. The RCMP are asking for public assistance in identifying the suspect. If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP at (204) 326-4452 or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can also call Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or SUBMIT a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com or TEXT: TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
Youth Arrested on Firearm Complaint On July 24 just before 8 am, Steinbach RCMP received a report of a male walking down Lumber Avenue in Steinbach near the skate park holding a gun. Police flooded the area and located a male youth matching the description. Police took the youth into custody without incident and located the firearm that was involved. Police determined the firearm to be a replica. The 15-year-old youth cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, however is facing charges including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts of failing to comply with Probation. He was also charged for an un-related incident of break, enter and theft and two counts of mischief.
Vandals Damage New Brentwood Building On or between June 28 and 29, vandal(s) accessed a building site located on Brentwood Drive in Steinbach. The vandal(s) used rocks and boards and smashed several windows located at the building site. Damage was estimated at approximately $5,000. Police are asking for public assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for this crime. If you have any information you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP at 326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to Crimes (274637).