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By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

On the eleventh day of the eleventh month of the eleventh hour, Neepawa, l i ke ma ny Ca nad i a n communities across the country, gathered once again to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrif ice to protect our freedom and the freedoms of others.

This year was extra special, however; This past Nov. 11 marked 100 years since the end of World War I, the war which was hoped would end all wars. Not a single seat went empty as folks from Neepawa and area attended the Remembrance Day service led by Cmd. Bruce Bremner at the Yellowhead Centre.

Attendees watched in a sombre, respectful silence as the service proceeded, starting with the procession of the colour party and singing of the national anthem. Following were readings by Rev. Gladys Anderson, Cliff Borres, Peter Plett, Rev. Fred Quist, Anita d’Armada, Beth MacDonald, and Rita Friesen; a moment of silence,

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The Yellowhead Centre was packed on Nov. 11 as folks came to observe the Remembrance Day Service. From Neepawa and area,120 people served and gave the ultimate sacrifice in World War I. Inset photo: Displayed on the stage was this painting of a Tiger Moth airplane.

and the ceremonial laying of wreaths.

Not only was the past reflected on, but the present highlighted as well. Nations against nations, civil wars, suf fer ing inf l icted by leaders, displacement of

large amounts of people and unsettling acts of violent hate in our homelands. It was indeed a day to remember and honour those in the past, a day to mourn for those in the present, and a day to hope for a better future.

Present there on that 100th year was Neepawa’s Legion #23 President Brent Hunter, who shared thoughts on the occasion by simply stating, “I feel proud and sad [being here today] because we have no idea what those

men went through. They gave the supreme sacrifice so we could do as we’re doing today.”

The bells of the St. James Anglican Church and the St. John Baptist Church were rung 100 times that day.

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Local connection to a national culinary award Submitted ACC Media Release

Two students from Assiniboine Community College’s Culinary Arts program have taken the top prize at a national competition.

Kaitlin McCarthy of Russell and Jessi Coulter of Onanole wowed the judges at the recent Taste Canada Cooks the Books competition in Toronto with their original recipe, Cast Iron Seared Hudson River Arctic Char with smoked maple birch glaze on heritage grain.

The second-year students won the right to represent Assiniboine at the competition earlier

this year, when they beat out their classmates for the honour.

McCarthy grew up in the culinary industry in Russell. Her parents own the Chicken Chef restaurants in Russell and Roblin.

Coulter, meanwhile, grew up in Brandon and now lives in Onanole.

“I had no idea what I wanted to do after high school. I always enjoyed

cooking and baking. I saw it as a hobby, not a professional choice. One day, I had an epiphany. I thought, ‘I can make this my life.’” said Coulter The two students say the Culinary Arts program at Assiniboine opened up opportunities, including the competition, they would not have had otherwise.

They both plan to pursue a career in culinary arts.

Kaitlin McCar thy, lef t, and Jessi Coulter hold up the trophy they won at the Tas te Canada Cooks the Books competition recently in Toronto.

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Neepawa Chamber donates to Roxy Theatre Roxy Committee hosts behind the scenes tour

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s Chamber of Commerce is doing its part to ensure the show will go on at the Roxy Theatre.

On Wednesday, Nov. 7, representatives with the Chamber presented the Roxy with a cheque for $307.25, plus a fifty dollar gift certificate from McCreary Unforgettable Gifts.

The money was raised through a joint workshop on Sept. 25, which was set up by the Chamber and the Town of Neepawa. It provided local businesses with information on how to better promote their businesses via online social media sources.

Neepawa Chamber of Commerce vice chair Pam Miller said supporting the Roxy was an easy decision for them to make.

“The Roxy Theatre brings so much to our community, by providing entertainment and activ-

ities for our youth and for other community members. The Chamber felt that supporting them was something that is beneficial to everyone within our community.”

An integral part of the community Roxy Theatre board member Kate JackmanAtkinson said they’re thankful for any and all support they receive that ensures the doors to this historic building remain open.

“The Roxy is an integral part of the community, both in terms of what we offer as entertainment and as a historic building within the community. I think that we’re really appreciative of the support offered by the Chamber [of Commerce] and that they chose the Roxy as the recipient of this donation. It is very much appreciated,” stated Jackman-Atkinson. “[The Roxy] relies upon

the support we receive through individuals and businesses to help keep our doors open. We don’t receive any government funding for operation [of the theatre], so that type of support is integral to our continued operation in the community.”

A look behind the curtain The cheque presentation was made shortly after the Roxy Theatre concluded a behind the scenes tour of the facility. It was all part of the Chamber of Commerce Business After Five event, which spotlights prominent local businesses.

Jackman-Atkinson said that the Roxy Theatre committee decided to offer people the opportunity to see parts of the theatre that are not normally accessible to the general public, such

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Left to right: Flow Anderson, Meagan Schmidt, Pam Miller, Evelyn Atkinson, Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Jamie Willis and Jeff Braun.

as the backstage area and the projector room.

“Many people have only seen the public areas of the theatre. This is a very cool old building, with so much

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Roxy Theatre board member Jamie Willis (on right) served as the tour guide for visitors on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Here he shares some of the information related to the movie projector, which was purchased in 2013.

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by Chad Carpenter

Gotta love the facts when you can find them

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acts should be the basis of most decisions, at least one RIGHT IN would think so. It should THE CENTRE especially be true with politics and public policy. Recently the provincial government decided to look for proposals for the air ambulance service. Seems like a reasonable idea to see if a private company or companies can get the job done. Apparently, there are 100s of f lights per year.

Some of the air ambulance doctors said they will quit if owned or publicly owned is right here, but it could be a major the service goes private. That or wrong, it is how to get the best problem. concern definitely bears looking service for public safety.

Electors lists have been so at. After all, gathering facts from Here’s another “let’s get the neglected in recent years they those who do the job would seem facts” scenario. To vote in a are a bit of a joke. I am not sure the prudent thing to do. I am municipal, provincial or fed- when was the last time voters sure the province will check out eral election, one is required lists were updated with a proper their concerns. It is also coming to be a Canadian citizen. That enumeration process. It’s been a out that the government-owned makes sense. There is a prob- while around here anyway. Muplanes aren’t the only ones be- lem though. Nobody checks to nicipal officials do the best they ing used already. There aren’t see if a voter is a citizen. Who can with tax rolls and water bills enough and such, g ov e r n but it isn’t The question isn’t whether privately owned m e n t an enumplanes eration. or publicly owned is right or wrong, it is and govI don’t how to get the best service for public safety. ernment t h i n k pilots to there has handle all the flights, it turns out. carries their citizenship papers been a proper enumeration in It has also been stated that the with them to go and vote? For a long time. It’s costly, timegovernment planes are getting that matter, who has citizenship consuming and it’s hard to get old and more difficult to main- papers? A person can be sworn people to do the job. tain and so are making a smaller in and they don’t have to show Like I said at the outset, you percentage of the f lights each they are citizens and besides, if gotta love facts when you can year. The STARS air ambulance you born here, you don’t have get them. Otherwise, decisions is privately owned as well. papers anyway. Now that the are just guesswork.

I have no idea how much matter has been raised, it may Disclaimer: The writer serves as more there is to dig out on this become a requirement to prove a volunteer president of the Manitoba issue and I don’t have the time you are a Canadian citizen. For Community Newspaper Association. and resources to dig it out. I do newcomers who have recently The views expressed in this column know that there is a real need become citizens, they will have a are the writer’s personal views and in all these situations to get to certificate, but I certainly don’t are not to be taken as being the view the bottom of the matter and have one. The vast majority of of the MCNA board or Banner & make an informed decision. The people don’t have a certificate. Press staff. question isn’t whether privately Maybe I am missing something

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arriers don’t look the same to all Manitobans. For many, a barrier can be as simple as a step or a 12 point font. With the goal of improving accessibility across the province, the government introduced new legislation, which as of Nov. 1, applies to all organizations and levels of government in Manitoba.

The Accessibility Standard for Customer Service, part of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA), came into effect in three waves.

It began w ith MY the prov incial PERSPECTIVE government i n 2016. T he following year, the public sector w a s r e qu i r e d Kate t o m e e t t h e Jackman-Atkinson standards and now, it’s law for all private companies, small municipalities and not-for-profits.

The Customer Service Standard doesn’t require organizations to undertake costly renovations or invest in expensive technologies. At its core, the standard sets out to make people within organizations aware of any barriers associated with their operations and develop ways to ensure that they can serve everyone. The standard requires that organizations meet the communication needs of customers, clients or members; allow assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, walkers and oxygen tanks; welcome support people; welcome people with service animals; ensure accessibility is maintained as intended, such as making sure ramps and wide aisles can be used; let customers know when accessible features and services are not available; invite customers to provide feedback and train staff on accessible customer service, including reasonable accommodations under The Human Rights Code of Manitoba.

The impact of barriers isn’t trivial. Government figures indicate that almost one in six Manitobans are impacted by some kind of disability that creates challenges in how they live, work and play.

The barriers they face also have an impact on their friends and families. Being inclusive isn’t just the right thing to do, it also makes good business sense; why would you want to shut out potential or existing customers?

Most of us are fortunate to not face permanent disabilities, but most of us have temporarily experienced just how hard it can be to do businesses if you have challenges when it comes to mobility, vision or hearing. Like many Manitobans, I have had experience navigating a stroller or wheelchair through too narrow store aisles, using crutches to get around uneven surfaces and having trouble reading something because I forgot my glasses. A little bit of a different perspective can change your whole outlook on the physical environment.

The legislation has made people step back and truly look at how they interact with the public; that’s not a bad thing. Many buildings in rural Manitoba were built before design features like wide doorways and single levels were the norm, there are a lot of barriers hiding in plain sight and often improving accessibility can be a simple case of increased awareness. The new legislation doesn’t require buildings to be brought up to today’s standard, only that service providers have a plan to work around their limitations and ensure that staff are trained. It can be as simple as ensuring there is no clutter to make access harder, or having a plan to bring service to an individual who can’t get to a public area of a business.

Some changes are extremely easy, for example, if customers take a number for service, a service provider should display the number being served, as well as calling it out.

The government has made it easy for organizations to comply and through the Accessibility Manitoba website, provides helpful resources, like a sample policy, training tools, checklists, frequently asked questions and a list of barriers and ways to overcome them.

We’ve got nothing to lose by making sure our doors are truly open, and a lot to gain.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Reliving a historical moment

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oday’s technology has given us many different methods of communication, especially in times of national emergency. Media news bulletins, notifications sent to cell phones and electronic bulletin boards all can be used to warn us of potential dangers and urge us to take measures to ensure our safety. But they only work “if” one is listening to a radio, watching TV or lives in an area with reliable cell phone service.

None of that technology existed 100 years ago. So on November 11, 1918, as soon as the Armistice had been signed ending the fighting in World War 1, church bells, school bells, fire bells and bells on public buildings began to ring—and they didn’t stop ringing until everyone across Canada had heard the good news.

The bells rang across Canada again last Sunday to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the day “the war that was to end all wars” came to an end.

The first to ring were those

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein in Newfoundland. The last were those in British Columbia. Ringing commenced at sundown. Each bell was rung 100 times, once for each year.

The project, k nown across Canada as “Bells of Peace,” was initiated by the Dominion Command of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Local arrangements were handled by each branch.

The project’s goal was to create a wave of ringing bells across Canada as the sun moved from east to west. Personally, I believe this project will have been hugely successful; as I know it has been enthusiastically embraced by many in this area.

When the bells first rang 100 years ago, they announced the end of what would prove to be the bloodiest and costliest war

in human history up to that time. People could, at last, breathe a sigh of relief. At its outset, experts predicted that the war would be over in six months. They were off by almost four years and when the Armistice was signed, there was still no clear winner—just two sides who were tired of fighting chose to stop and agreed to negotiate a peaceful settlement to their disputes.

Those who signed the Armistice did so believing they were laying a solid foundation for a peaceful society. One wonders what they might have done had they known ahead of time what the terms of the Treaty of Versailles would be and how they would lay the foundation for an even greater bloodbath in Europe 20 years later.

But no one thought of that

on November 11, 1918. The bells that rang that day were bells of hope. They were the voice of a nation—sending a clear message– telling the world that, to the best of our ability, we in Canada would stand in solidarity with those who shared our dream of building a world in which people and nations are at peace within themselves and live in peace in their homes, communities, countries and world.

Sadly, we haven’t reached that day yet. We still look for the day when all weapons of war will be silenced and peace will have come to our world. And we hope and pray that by God’s grace and with his help, it will happen soon.

Until then, whenever we hear the ringing of a church bell, I’d like to suggest that we do two things. First, thank God for those who fought and died so that we could live in a country that values personal freedom and respects human rights.

Second, pray for peace and work for peace in your home and community.

Remember these tricks?

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t is a simple little booklet, carefully typed and stapled, filled with home remedies that I have never heard of and cleaning tips that I have never needed. To celebrate Manitoba’s 125th Anniversary, Neepawa’s Anemone Rebekah Lodge #23 compiled the works, entitled Wives’ Tales and Elbow Grease.

There is no clear publishing date, simply a tribute to 125 years of Manitoba being a province. I calculate that to be 1995, some 23 years ago.

Under t he head i ng Superstitions and Old Beliefs, there are some I plan on trying; if you can’t sleep at night, get out of bed and turn your shoes upside down, go back to bed and you’ll sleep. Well, here I have been counting sheep and talking to the Shepherd! Or, if you forget something when leaving the house and you return to get it, you should sit down and count to ten before leaving again. Okay, that won’t work for me. It is more than once that I forget more

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen than one thing. As I say to the dogs when I am getting ready for a walk, it’s tough going anywhere with me, it takes me so long to get ready.

It really is a gong show. I would be so busy counting to ten that I would be late for an appointment. My car has become an extension of my home, the oddities in the console to substitute for items I have forgotten in the house.

paste of sulphur and lard and made us rub this on our hands. It worked.

Tonsillitis: Make a small funnel from paper. Put a little sulphur in the funnel.

Have your mother or any adult hold the funnel with the small end near the back of your throat and blow into it. The sulphur coats your throat. It works! (You could also use a drinking straw).

Again – don’t get sick!

“Sure cures for the past” Don’t get sick: Place a piece of onion in a cloth and inhale to relieve a stuffy nose.

Poultice for a boil: Mix chewing tobacco and some spit. Apply to boil. Cover with a bandage.

Itch: Mother made a

Home remedies The Home Remedies department afforded me some chuckles.

Put a penny over a bruise to take the swelling out; To take printed letters out of flour sacks, rub the printed part with lard and wrap up tightly overnight.

In the morning, rub out in

warm sudsy water, when the printing will be almost gone. Wash the usual way with the rest of the washing.

Curbing your appetite: sprinkle a few drops of vinegar on any food.

Nosebleed: Form a fist and give a good rap in front of the heel under your foot.

Next week will feature more home remedies, kitchen hints, cleaning and maintenance of furniture and marriage.

I am old school in many ways. Some of the remedies and treatments I had never heard of. I understand why onions, potatoes, kerosene, Vaseline, vinegar, camphor and spit were recommended – readily available in almost every home!

So, until next week- You can’t get much done by starting tomorrow.

Note: This week’s edition of Homebodies is written by a guest columnist, Beulah (Bea) Toews.

Part two of this feature will appear in next week’s edition of the Banner & Press.

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin hen I look out my window, the little icicles in the trees are sparkling. It is a winter wonderland everywhere, in Alberta as well as in Manitoba, so I hear. It is the blue sky that makes the snow and icicles sparkle. There is not a cloud to be seen. If you do not have to travel then the snow brings about a peaceful feeling, especially where it has not been trampled upon.

A thought occurred to me that when we feel that we have been trampled upon in our life, either physically, mentally or emotionally, we have no feelings of peace inside and often it reflects on how we feel on the outside.

If we go back to God’s Word, the Bible, we can find peace in reading how God can change our life and give back the peace we lost. This peace is everlasting and will never leave us as we surrender to Him. For God so loved the world (you and me) - John 3:16.

Let the Lord have His way in our life.

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Letters

Thanks for supporting democracy I am writing to express my sincere thanks to all who came out to further democracy in the process to elect the next Conservative Party of Canada candidate. I congratulate the successful candidate, Dan Mazier on winning the nomination and Ben Fox who also competed.

As the other candidate in the race, it was a pleasure to meet so many amazing people within this riding during this process. I especially want to thank those who supported me. While coming up short this time, I learned a lot through this process and will continue to serve and make things better. Thank you.

Floyd Martens Roblin, MB

Government stupidity

Re: “Hydro got pushed off the east side Bipole III by a half-assed plan cooked up by God knows who...”

-Ken Waddell’s column from Nov. 2.

Actually, a major storm about 25 years ago took down a couple of towers in each of Bipole I and Bipole II, proving the need for wider separation of major power lines. The east side line near Bloodvein was abandoned because it was only about 30 miles from I and II, much too close. Having observed Ken’s math skills, I doubt if he can calculate that from Bipole I to the Ontario border is only about 90 miles. Considering the probability of lake effect ice storms downwind from our large lakes, this is still too close. And a line here would require building over 400 miles of service road through rock and muskeg. Cost of the road could be over $2 billion. (simple repair of Highway 10 near Brandon cost $50 million for 30 miles!)

That east side line would have divided Atikaki, Nopiming, Whiteshell and Ontario’s Woodland Caribou provincial parks. Apparently caribou are reluctant to cross hydro corridors. It may be that they mistake the humming of the wires for hordes of their arch-enemy, mosquitoes. So a hydro line interferes with the animals migration patterns.

Ask any sheep farmer what happens when sheep graze the same land continuously. They require deworming three times a year. Failure to treat, they die. Wild herds avoid these pests by migrating to new ground constantly.

Failure to migrate means death. Just as the railroads helped to finish off the last of the prairie bison, who were afraid to cross the rails.

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Second battle with cancer just beginning

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Four-year-old Makayla Aarts of Neepawa has been diagnosed with cancer for the second time.

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press A young girl in Neepawa won her first battle with cancer, but her war is far from over. Four-year-old Makayla Aarts, daughter of Travis and Chantel Aarts was pronounced cancer free in 2016, after undergoing tests and treatments for almost half a year. Now, doctors have confirmed that the cancer has returned.

The first time around was hard enough Her first diagnosis was just before she turned two.

“At 23 months [old], so in June of 2016, [Makayla] was diagnosed with [stage 4] hepatoblastoma liver cancer,” Chantel explained. Hepatoblastoma is a rare type of liver cancer that primarily affects infants and children under the age of three. After the biopsy, that July, Makayla was unable to walk, stand or even sit up. The family went to Winnipeg for her chemotherapy and then in September of 2016, she was flown to Toronto for surgery on the left lobe of her liver to remove the cancer. When she returned to Winnipeg a month later, she underwent four more rounds of chemo and in November of that year, she was officially declared cancer free.

Despite the immense relief of the cancer being gone, Makayla still had some struggles ahead of her.

“And then we dealt with the

side-effects from chemo,” Chantel continued. “She had some vision and hearing loss and required orthopedic [ braces] for her ankles. Then in June 2017, she developed seizures, so she needed medication, that she’s still on.” Even with these challenges, the family kept in mind that these were things that could be easily treated and were continually thankful that the cancer was behind them.

“We found out that it was back” Unfortunately, the nightmare failed to remain behind them. Just a year and

a half after Makayla was confirmed cancer free, doctors had the bad news for her. “In May of this year, we found out that it was back, but we just didn’t know where. Finally, October 23, we found out that it was in her lungs.” The family was always aware this was a possibility. “They had told us that this type of cancer does come back. We were hoping it wouldn’t though,” Chantel said.

So on Nov. 13, it was back to Winnipeg for the Aarts family to get treatment for Makayla. “Now it’s going to be chemo for five days straight. And we’ll probably stay in the city just because they’re expecting high fevers. She’ll need transfusions and platelet transfusions,” Chantel explained. “They’re attempting to shrink it [before surgically removing the cancer], because it took so long to show up and it’s so small – an eighth of a centimeter– so the fear is that there could be more.

So they want to try and shrink it first because the surgery is quite invasive and if they open her up and then more [cancer] turns up later, it’s kind of pointless.”

“The initial plan is eight rounds [of chemo], so that would be eight months.

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Parents Travis and Chantel Aarts are currently off work to be with Makayla in Winnipeg during her chemo.

But they’re going to do two rounds first and then we repeat her scans and bloodwork to see if it’s shrunk any or if more have appeared.

And then we’ll know probably by Christmas what the plan is, if they’ll do more rounds or surgery.”

This time it’s been harder on Makayla, being two years older than when she fought her first battle.

“She’s being brave, but she’s struggling this time around because she’s more aware of everything. And she definitely doesn’t like any of it,” Chantel said.

She noted that Travis, her husband, has been off work since they found out that the cancer came back so they can both be in Winnipeg with Makayla to give her the support she needs.

The community can help Although the chemotherapy and the surgery doesn’t cost any money, there is still a considerable financial burden that comes with the diagnosis.

Travel, meals and the cost of accommodation in Winnipeg to be able to stay near the hospital add up quickly, especially for a family whose only income is currently through Employment Insurance.

The family wants to be able to make this process as smooth as possible for Makayla. In addition to moral support and good wishes, there is another way for the community to help with that. “We did set up a CIBC account [in Neepawa] in her name for donations if anyone was wanting to,” Chantel mentioned. “They can just go into the CIBC and just say her name and they would put the money into her account.” Any donations to the Makayla Aarts account will make it easier for her parents to remain by her side to support and comfort her while she goes through the struggles of cancer treatment once again. Chantel stressed, “The upcoming months will undoubtedly be the greatest physical challenge of Makayla’s young life. As strong as she is, she can’t do it alone.”

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Chase the ace Gladstone honours claimed in Gladstone those who served Bells of Peace commemorate signing of the Armistice

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The Chase the Ace at the Gladstone Legion Branch 110 has been won. On Saturday Nov. 10, Rita Spek tracked down the card and won $14,074.50. A cheque was presented to her at the Legion clubrooms by president Kerry MacLennan (on left) and second vice president Nick Bevington.

Kelwood’s “The Barn” making progress

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Readers may remember reading about “The Barn” in an Aug. 24 edition of the Banner & Press.

For those who don’t, the uniquely shaped Kelwood construction project is a much needed building, coming roughly four years after Kelwood’s gas station and grocery store closed down. This new building will be a C-store type operation, complete with a gas bar, grocery store, and is expected to have a small coffee shop as well. The committee is also looking at having a local setup for produce and baked goods.

Things have gotten going Providing an update on the project, committee member Doug Wood stated on Nov. 12 that things have really gotten going in the past three weeks, with the only delays coming from the weather. Cement work and the pads for fuel tanks have been completed, the walls are up and framed, the majority of rafters are up, the posts and beams have successfully been placed as well and the

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The Town of Gladstone commemorated and honoured those who have served during their annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11. The Bells of Peace Service featured descendants of World War I veterans ringing the bell at the United Church 100 times at 4:00 p.m. Then, legion members and just over 100 local citizens paraded from the church to the Centoaph for a service (top picture). At the service, the names of 49 individuals from the community and surrounding region who gave their lives for freedom were MLA for Agassiz read aloud and a wreath was laid down Constituency Office: to acknowledge their 17 – B Dennis St. W sacrifice. (bottom Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 p i c t u re ) . Fo r t h i s y ea r, t h e s i g n i n g o f the Armistice, which officially ended WWI T: 204.385.2469 E-mail: T: 877.614.4176 agassizmla@outlook.com was commemorated.

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Looking Back

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

1978: Remembering our fallen veterans

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, November 17, 1908 Minnedosa and Rapid City now have direct telephone connection.

100 years ago, Tuesday, November 19, 1918 The pro-German queen of Holland is feeling uneasy.

Francehasbeencompletely cleared of enemy soldiers.

British troops are on their way to Finland to replace the Germans.

Food substitution is abolished in Canada except for wheat flour.

The “no-strike” order in council passed by the Canadian government on Oct. 11, has been rescinded.

It is announced from Ottawa that Canada will present a claim for damages against Germany at the peace conference.

Canada’s Victory Loan for $500,000,000 was over subscribed $50,000,000 to $100,000,000, all western provinces exceeding their quotas.

An interned Canadian recently released from Austria reports that a million people are likely to starve to death there this coming winter.

Marshall Foch, accompanied by President Poincaire and Premier Clemenceau, were announced to make solemn entry into Strassburg and Metz on Sunday.

Germansoldiersretreating from Belgium continue to rob and devastate, and Marshall Foch has warned the high command that this must cease or there will be reprisals.

Demobi l izat ion of employees of militar y service branch has already commenced in Canada— 2,000 men being released— but many munitions workers will be transferred to government railway service.

ABerlinnewspaperverifies the report that the German navy was ordered out for a sacrificial engagement with the British but the sailors revolted, and that is what started the revolution which prompted the proposal for an armistice.

Internal conditions in Germany are reported to be very bad. The cost of potatoes and paper has increased 200 per cent; of leather, meat and chocolate, 300 per cent; of butter and eggs, 600 per cent;

milk, 700 per cent; clothing, hams, fats, oils, cocoa and tea, 1,000 to 1,500 per cent; and of woolen articles, 3,000 per cent.

Jno. W. Tyerman has received a letter from his son, who is in hospital in France, saying he is progressing favorably but that it will take some time before he can be transferred to England.

Mrs. Shearer received a message from her son, Bernice, saying his latest wound was a slight one.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ritchey, of the Inkerman district, were advised last week of the wounding of their son— a second time— in the latest Canadian drive against the Huns in France.

90 years ago, Friday, November 16, 1928 Canada is to have a radio commission.

Fifty men drowned when a ship foundered last Saturday in the Black Sea. Jno. D. Rockefeller jr. has given s$500,000 to aid Jewish farm settlement in Russia.

80 years ago, Tuesday, November 18, 1938 France has announced her refusal to cede any of her colonies to Germany.

Britain and Canada signed trade pacts with the United States and Turkey.

It is estimated that 200 Canadians have been killed in the Spanish civil war.

Recognition by England of Italy’s Ethiopian conquest took place this week.

The mayor of New York has placed an all Jewish guard for duty at the German consulate.

Twenty persons charged with a plot to kill Hitler and other Nazi leaders will probably be put to death.

Germany has ordered a let-up in the destruction of Jewish property. It was a severe blow to the four-year economic plan.

Britain is seeking to protect the rights of British Jews in Germany and to obtain compensation for their destroyed property.

Genera l Smut s has declared that South Africa would fight if necessary to retain her mandate over Southwest Africa, former German colony.

Jews in Germany are having their radios taken from their homes. Reason: “Radio is a matter of German culture and is nothing for Jews.”

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With flags lowered and standing at attention, members of the Legion Color Party and local RCMP representatives observe the Last Post. Trumpeter Bruce Isaak paused for the traditional two-minute silence and then played the Reveille. Two wreaths were placed at the Cenotaph in front of Neepawa’s Town Hall, in remembrance of the Fallen in 1978

under the frontier to permit Jews to escape into France from the German antiSemitic campaign have been discovered.

Hitler has answered British resentment against German anti-Jewish violence by attack ing Britain’s “inhuman suppression” of Arabs in Palestine.

The German Reich has demanded that the Domazlice region, which is populated almost entirely by Czechoslovaks, be handed over, giving no reason.

Negotiations between Great Britain and Germany, which Premier Chamberlain hoped would bring lasting European peace, have been postponed indefinitely.

A plan has been evolved for the mass rescue of Jews from Germany. Every major nation will be asked to take as many possible in an effort to move most of them out of Germany.

Germany has expelled Jewish students from all universit ies, technical schools and other institutions of higher learning in the latest move toward separation of Jews and Germans.

70 years ago, November, 1948 The new two-room school of the Riding Mountain School district was opened to the pupils Monday morning Nov. 15 with Miss C. Vincent in charge of grades 7-11, enrollment of 27 pupils.

Grace Oliver with grades 1-6, enrollment of 53.

60 years ago, Friday, November 14, 1958 The Manitoba government is getting into a war footing for an attack on wolves and coyotes in the province.

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40 years ago, 30 years ago, Thursday, Tuesday, November 16, 1978 November 15, 1988 The Neepawa Branch Jackie Pratt spent a few Royal Canadian Legion days with her mother, Muriel men’s and women’s color Pratt, before leaving for parties lead the Legion’s Montreal where she has world War II veteran, secured a position with Neepawa A ir Cadets, Domtar.

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A Neepawa doctor has been nominated to receive a national award for his leadership role while he was a University of Manitoba (U of M) medical resident within Prairie Mountain Health region.

Dr. Jordan Cram, who hails from Souris, served as Chief Resident of the U of M’s Max Rady College of Medicine —Parkland Family Medicine Residency Unit— in 2017-2018. Dr. Cram completed his residency this past year and commenced medical practice in Neepawa in Aug. 2018.

Dr. Cram was nominated to receive the 2018 College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Resident Leadership Award through the Parkland Family Medicine Residency Unit. He will be receiving the recognition at a ceremony slated for midNovember in Toronto.

“Dr. Cram was a key part of the residency program for two years and was chief resident during the last year,” said Dr. Scott Kish, Director of the Parkland Family Medicine Residency Unit.

“He immediately stepped into a leadership role assisting his colleagues leading various team meetings, reviews and eventually overseeing the resident call schedule at Dauphin Regional Health Centre.

He led sessions for the Rural Residency Education Program for year-two students and specific sessions for the Rural Health Mentorship Program for pre-medical students. As a program leader, and an engaged and responsive resident that we relied on in every aspect of the program, it is without hesitation we nominated Dr. Cram for the award,” Kish stated.

Dr. Cram, whose father is also a family doctor in Souris, says he’s very appreciative for the recognition.

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Dr. Jordan Cram practices at the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic in Neepawa.

“I’m very thankful and humbled quite frankly,” Dr. Cram added.

“I see the award more as a testament to the amazing preceptors, administrative staff, and fellow residents that I had the honour to work with during my residency.

Medicine is an extremely broad area of expertise and every doctor has their own ‘flavour’ or approach to practice. Having the opportunity to be exposed to these varied approaches was an invaluable experience. I couldn’t have asked for better mentors during my training.”

The CFPC Family Medicine Resident Leadership Awards recognize outstanding senior family medicine residents for their advocacy efforts, academic achievements and oral presentation skills. The award ceremony took place at the Toronto Convention Centre during the Family Medicine Forum Nov. 14-17.

Glenella School Legion Literary Contest winners

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On behalf of the Kelwood Legion #50, Blair Gilmore, SLt (Ret’d), CD recognized the winners of this year’s local Legion Literary Contest during Glenella School’s Remembrance Day Service on Nov. 9.

The winning essay for Grades 7-9, ‘Military Contributions’, was penned by Grade 7 student Matthew Mitchler. Grade 12 student Katrinna Heppner’s entry ‘Vimy Ridge’ won the Grades 10-12 category.

Each student received $50 in prize money.

The former Royal Canadian Navy officer gave extra praise to Matthew Mitchler’s essay as the com-

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Kelwood Legion #50 member, SLt(Ret’d) Blair Gilmore, CD recognizes and presents cheques to Glenella School Literary Contest winners, Katrinna Heppner and Matthew Mitchler.

position contained astute observations and opinions that belied the fact that he is only in Grade 7.

Each winning entry is now eligible to proceed to compete at the provincial and then national level.

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would like to thank all of the Glenella School students who submitted essays for this Youth Remembrance Contest. The Legion would also like to thank their teacher, Miss Cochrane for coordinating the numerous submissions.

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Dan Mazier wins Conservative nomination

“We’re all looking forward to getting to work” Neepawa’s new council holds its first meeting

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Dan Mazier, the Conservative nominee for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa.

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Dan Mazier has won the Conservative Party of Canada nomination for the Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa riding and will represent the party in the next federal election campaign. The results were announced on Saturday, Nov. 10 by a Conservative party representative. Mazier, the former president of Keystone Agricultural Producers, was facing off against two other candidates: Floyd Martens and Ben Fox. The riding is currently represented by Robert Sopuck, who announced back in May that he will not run in the next federal election.

Thankful for the support In an interview with the Neepawa Banner & Press on Monday, Nov. 12, Mazier noted that he was both honoured and humbled to be selected as the candidate for DauphinSwan River-Neepawa in the 2019 election. He was also quick to thank all the individuals who were a part of his team, who helped him reach this point.

“My volunteers did such an amazing job throughout this process. I had friends step forward to help every step of the way. They contributed a lot of time and effort into this and I’m not here at this point, without them. And my campaign manager, Bob Edmundson, my gosh. He had such sound advice and did so much to make this a success,” said Mazier.

Mazier was quick to acknowledge the other candidates involved, noting that he had immense respect for both of them. He added that while the process was competitive, it was always respectful and never negatively adversarial.

Mazier said that speaks greatly to the character of all the individuals involved, both in terms of the nominees and their supporters.

The next steps With the Conservative nomination now secured, Mazier must prepare for a federal campaign, which will take place in 2019. He said a representative with the federal party has already been in touch is are walking him through what to expect. He said it’s been a learning experience, but one that he’s proud to be taking.

“There will be a conference call later this week that will explain the process of what I have to set up [in preparation for campaigning]. I hope to have a meeting with the [Electoral District Association] sometime in early December, but we’re just trying to figure that out right now. It’s a bit of a learning curve right now, but everyone is very enthusiastic and getting ready for the new challenge that is ahead of us.”

The candidates for the federal Liberal Party, NDP and other potential parties with the Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa riding have not yet been announced. The 43rd Canadian federal election is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 21, 2019.

The Town of Neepawa has officially embarked upon a brand new era in municipal governance. On Tuesday, Nov. 6, mayor Blake McCutcheon and the incoming council, which features four new members, were formally sworn in.

Following a brief ceremony, the council immediately went to work with their first official meeting.

The agenda primarily focused on how they will conduct its business over the next four years, though it also saw Brian Hedley declared the deputy mayor for the upcoming year.

Shortly after being sworn in as the new mayor for the Town of Neepawa, Blake McCutcheon expressed his excitement.

“I’m excited to be here.

Excited to be with the new council and to start our four-year term. Obviously, there will be a bit of a learning curve early on for [the new members of council], but we’ll get better at the process. I’m looking forward to moving forward,” said McCutcheon. “I don’t think we’ll have any problems at all once we get the initial butterf lies out of the way. We’re all looking forward to getting to work.”

Brian Hedley Newly minted deputy mayor Brian Hedley and the rest of the new council echoed those sentiments “I’m definitely excited about the new direction that we are going,” Hedley said. “There are a new bunch of faces here. It’s going to be interesting. There will be a bit of a learning curve here, but we are all eager to learn. I’m just very encouraged about the

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The new council for the Town of Neepawa held its first formal meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Left to right: Councillors Darryl Gerrard, Brian Hedley and Jason Nadeau, Mayor Blake McCutcheon, Councillors Marijka Kostenchuk, Darren Pudlo and Murray Parrott.

team that we have here and looking forward to the next four years.”

Darryl Gerrard “It’s going to be really exciting. It was just three years ago that I was elected to council [in a by-election].

I know that the first little while is all about learning the process. With a bunch of new people here, it’ll be really exciting to work together as a team and keep moving Neepawa forward.”

Jason Nadeau “The first meeting went really well and it’s great to be working with the other councillors and the mayor as a team. I think moving forward, I can see there are a lot of areas I can help, with just my own experiences and knowledge. I’m here to help support the best decisions to help the residents of Neepawa. During my campaign, I did what I could to talk with every resident [of Neepawa] that I could. That’s what we’re here to do. Talk with them, gain their insight and then represent them as best we can. That’s my goal here and I feel that’s the goal of

many around this table over the next four years.”

Marijka Kostenchuk “The first meeting has been very informative. As new councillors, there is a lot to learn. It’s a huge learning curve, but we are all looking forward to gaining the knowledge. I’m looking forward to it. This ultimately will bring in a fresh perspective and new ideas. I think that we are all on the same page. It’s an exciting time.”

Darren Pudlo “It’s a very exciting time.

A tremendous amount of learning, but we’re all looking forward to going through the process. myself, personally am very excited to be involved with this group. Already, we’ve been asking questions of each other and people are already assisting one another, so it seems like a really great group that are willing to work together.”

Murray Parrott “The amicable relationship and willingness to work together is already more than evident. After our initial meeting as a group [on Tuesday, Nov. 6], I’m surrounded by intelligent people who will learn easily.”

This first meeting was a relatively short one, concluding just over a half hour after it began. The real work will likely begin at their next get-together, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the Town Office.

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MJHL Standings

(To Wednesday, Nov. 14)

Team

G W

20 19 21 22 20 21 24

1. Portage Terriers 2. Swan Valley Stampeders 3. Steinbach Pistons 4. Wayway Wolverines 5. Selkirk Steelers 6. Winkler Flyers 7. Winnipeg Blues 8. Dauphin Kings 9. Virden Oil Capitals 10. OCN Blizzard 11. Neepawa Natives

21 20 22 20

MJHL Player stats Leading scorers (MJHL)

1. Connor Barley (Selk) 2. Matthew Osadick (Swan) 3. Josh Tripp (Swan) 4. Brady Tatro (Stein) 5. Reilly Funk (Port)

G 17 12 12 14

Pts

30 29 29 28

11 16 27

Leading scorers (Natives) G

1. Mackenzie Belinski 2. Scott Mickoski 3. Jesse Gibbons

A 13 17 17 14

A Pts

12 14 26 8 11 19 5 14 19

Goaltenders W 1. M. Radomsky (Stein) 10

L SV% GAA 5 0.923 1.98

2. I. Labelle (Wayw)

9

7 0.927 2.04

4. D. Dosch (Vdn)

3

8 0.909 2.83

5. J. Link (Wpg)

8

6 0.918 2.85

3. M. Davis (Swan)

9

2 0.906 2.77

Game results Friday, Nov. 9

Portage 5-4 (OT) Neepawa

First period 10:31 NEEP Mowbray (2) ASST: Marshall (7), Luke (4) Second period 02:02 PORT Brown (7) ASST: Henry (130, Roy (8) 06:22 NEEP Belinski (11) ASST: Bremner (1), Mickoski (11) 13:32 NEEP Gibbons (4) Unassisted Third period 05:20 NEEP Whitely (3) ASST: Gibbons (12), Luke (5) PP 06:08 PORT Murray (4) ASST: McPhee (13), Funk (15) PP 11:11 PORT Henry (2) ASST: Moffatt (10), Barnstable (10) 17:52 PORT Billaney (5) ASST: Funk (16) Overtime 00:47 PORT Murray (5) Unassited Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 34/39 saves (L) PORT - Moore 16/20 saves (W) Attendance - 308 at Yellowhead Arena (estimated)

Saturday, Nov. 2

Swan Valley 4-3 Neepawa

First period 00:58 NEEP Mowbray (3) ASST: Carson (8), Driver (5) 11:53 NEEP Gibbons (5) ASST: Skulmoski (3) 19:35 SWAN Osadick (11) ASST: Quinn (3), Balk (6) SH Second period 12:10 SWAN Svenson (5) ASST: Sudom (16), Uryga (1) 19:32 SWAN Mckechnie (4) ASST: Hirst (17), Townsend (7) PP Third period 07:49 NEEP Marshall (7) ASST: Gibbons (13), Belinski (14) 19:58 SWAN Tripp (11) ASST: Goethals (7) Goaltenders NEEP- Anderson 26/30 saves (L).

WAYW - Pipes 26/29 saves (W), Attendance - 322 at Yellowhead Arena (estimated)

Sunday, Nov. 3

Neepawa 1-0 Winnipeg

First period No scoring Second period 15:04 NEEP Belinski (12) ASST: Gibbons (14), Olstad (5) Third period No scoring Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 34/34 saves (W).

WIN - Link 17/18 saves (L).

Attendance - 184 at Bell MTS Iceplex

15 14 14 11 11 11 10 10 6 8 5

L OT/SO PF PA Pts

4 3 6 8 7 8 10

10 9 13 11

1 2 1 3 2 2 4

1 5 1 4

99 92 85 63 70 54 65

68 56 43 55 78 62 85

57 54 55 57

54 66 86 92

31 30 29 25 24 24 24

21 17 17 14

Tiger Hills Hockey East 1. Neepawa 2. Pilot Mound 3. MacGregor

G 4 3 3

W 4 2 2

L ETL Pts 0 0 8 1 0 4 1 0 4

5. Gladstone 6. Cartwright

2 4

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West 1. Killarney 2. Boissevain 3. Wawanesa 4. Hartney 5. Deloraine 6. Souris 7. Melita

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4. Minnedosa 5

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4 2 1

L ETL Pts 0 0 8 0 0 6 1 0 6 2 0 4 4 0 2 3 0 2 2 1 1

ETL refers to extra time losses (Overtime and shootout losses)

THHL scoring G 4 6 3 5

A Pts 7 11 4 10 7 10 4 9

Leading scorers (Farmers) G

A Pts

Leading scorers (THHL)

1. Ty Moffat (Delo) 2. Devon LeBlanc (Bois) 3. Matt Saler (Minn) 4. Nick Cowan (Hart) 5. Griffin McLean (P.M.)

7

1

8

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AAA Hockey Midget Chiefs (Boys)

Nov. 10: Pembina Valley 3-2 Yellowhead Nov. 11: Yellowhead 7-0 Interlake Nov. 13: Yellowhead 0-0 Parkland

Midget Chiefs (Girls)

Nov. 17 vs. Winnipeg Ice 2:30 pm

Bantam Chiefs (Girls)

Nov. 17: at Eastman 2:00 pm

Bantam Chiefs (Boys)

Nov. 10: Yellowhead 4-3 Pembina Valley Nov. 11: Yellowhead 0-0 Parkland

Club 55 Friday League Nov. 9, 2018: Ladies’ High Single & Triple -- Bev Chapski 207 & 565. Men’s High Single & Triple -- Norm Kendall 253 & 622. Other Scores to Note: Bev Chapski 161, 197; Ray Criddle 180, 205, 168; Len Pritchard 187, 171, 223; Norm Kendall 233; Gail McGregor 173; Phyllis Mauthe 158, 205; Doreen Smith 179, 156; Pauline Hailstone 192; Darrell Gabler 180, 218, 189; Lawrence Smith 180; Ed Oshust 159; Jim King 175, 226, 185; Barb Grumpelt 165, 161, 164; Frank Porada 164, 172, 199; Gordon Levandoski 182; Bob Lychak 160, 171; Muriel Porada 151, 162; Don Denoon 171, 188, 214; Doug Pettigrew 152, 205, 183; Melvin Oswald 178.

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Youth basketball gaining momentum Neepawa program returns for second year

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

When it comes to the game of basketball, it’s fair to say that you’ll never have any issues finding a game in Neepawa. The Filipino League continues to grow locally, while the high school program has consistently been competitive on a province-wide level for several years. With that in mind, it only made sense to expand the reach of the sport to an even younger demographic.

For the second straight year starting in January, the Neepawa Youth Basketball Program will operate at the HMK Elementary School gymnasium on Mondays.

It provides youngsters, from five to 12 years old a chance to pick up the fundamentals of the game.

Interest is on the increase Ryan Ford served as one of the instructors during the first year and will return to that position again for the second year. He told the Neepawa Banner & Press that there were only 20 kids who were signed up for the

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Ryan Ford was one of several individuals involved in the 2017 edition of the Youth Basketball Program. The program returns for a second year, starting Jan. 7.

inaugural program back in January; and that 16 were already confirmed, after just one day of registration.

“There has already been an incredible response to the program since we opened up registration on Thursday [Nov. 8]. This has us all very excited about what the participation numbers could be. We’re hoping for at least 25 this year. We’ll welcome more than that, of course,” said Ford. “With more kids involved of varying ages, we’ll be able to split them up a bit more to ageappropriate games. Then

we’ll be able to teach the 12-year-olds, for example, a few more specific and technical fundamentals.

Actual plays and positions.

And the five-year-olds can still dribble and shoot.

New connection with the NBA This year, the program is associated with the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) junior program and Basketball Canada.

Ford noted that while basketball has always been

popular locally, it has hit a whole new level recently.

“Anyone interested should contact the Town Office.

They have all the information. It’ll also be on their Facebook page. This program will be once a week, starting in January through to April.

When you sign up, you get an NBA style basketball jersey, a basketball and a duffel bag.

Every player gets that. It’s a great lesson in teamwork, and you know, it’s just a whole lot of fun.”

NACI drop pair to Killarney

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The NACI Tigers were unable to keep pace with the Killarney/Wawanesa Radiers over the weekend, dropping a pair of games.

The first matchup was in Killarney at the Shamrock Centre on Friday, Nov. 9. In that contest, the Raiders were able to double up NACI, by the score of 6-3.

Wiley Speiss and Dillon Birch both had three point nights, with a goal and two assists apiece. Brandt Sellman scored the other for the Tigers.

The next night, the same two teams would meet out on the ice once again, this time at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa. It would be a less dramatic result this time, as Killarney/Wawanesa cruised to a 6-1 victory. Bryan Todoruk scored the lone goal for

NACI, while Shane Byram assisted.

These weekend results dropped NACI’s record to 1-2-0 on the season. Next up for the Tigers is a game in Virden on Friday, Nov. 16.

The Tigers will then return home for a game versus the Souris Sabres on Sunday, Nov. 18.

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One step forward, two steps back Weekend produces mixed results for Neepawa Natives

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Though it feels as though the MJHL regular season has just barely started, the Neepawa Natives have in actuality reached the one-third mark of their schedule. Quite honestly, where has the time gone? Usually at this point of the season, we’re able to provide an informed analysis of just what this team truly is and what we can expect for the rest of the year. With the dramatic up and downs seen this year, however, and especially in the last three games, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to figure out just what this team is and what they are capable of.

Disappointment versus Portage The Neepawa Natives played three games over three nights this past weekend.

The first contest was on Friday, Nov. 9 against the league leading Portage Terriers. In this showdown, the Natives would have a three-goal lead with just under 13 minutes remaining in regulation. Benoit Mowbray, Mackenzie Belinski, Jesse Gibbons and Brady Whitely all scored for Neepawa. The Terriers, however, powered back with three straight to send the game into overtime.

In the extra session, 15-year-old defenseman Owen Murray would do his vintage Bobby Orr impression with an incredible end-to-end effort. He’d cap off the play with an impressive unassisted goal just 47 seconds into overtime, stunning everyone within the Yellowhead Arena.

Goaltender Kolby Thornton made 34 saves for the Natives, while Nathan Moore turned aside 16 shots for the Terriers.

Last second heroics

by Swan Valley The next night was another disappointing result for the Neepawa Natives, though this time, it was a different type of heartbreak. The Swan Valley Stampeders would score goals in the final minute of every period, including the game-winner with just 2.3 seconds left in regulation.

Benoit Mowbray, Jesse Gibbons and Brad Marshall scored for Neepawa. This defeat was the eighth straight for the Natives.

Relief found in Winnipeg After a pair of shocking defeats, Neepawa hit the road to Winnipeg for a tilt against the Blues. Having gone 0-8-0 on the road thus far this year, it would have been easy to assume another Neepawa loss. On this night, however, the long losing drought finally ended, as the Natives collected a hard-fought 1-0 win.

Mackenzie Belinski scored the only goal of the night, his 12th of the season. Kolby Thornton earned the shutout win between the pipes. This win improved Neepawa’s regular season record to 5-11-2-2, putting them just three points behind OCN and Virden in the overall standings.

There’s still hope After collecting three of a possible six points over the weekend, Neepawa Natives head coach/general manager

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The Neepawa Natives were left in a state of shock on Friday, Nov. 9, when the Portage Terriers wiped out a three goal deficit in the third period. The Terriers would end up winning the game in overtime.

Dustin Howden remained hopeful about the remainder of the season. He noted that it usually takes about 20 games for the new players to get used to the tempo of the MJHL. “It’s a different skill set at this level. We have a lot of new faces on this roster this season and some early growing pains were expected. It has taken a little bit longer for us than it has for other teams, but it was a step forward for us this weekend,” noted Howden. “With a young team, there’s

Farmers remain flawless

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Farmers’ perfect season remained intact over the weekend, with a 5-3 win over the Gladstone Laker s on Saturday, Nov. 10.

Fo r w a r d R e i g a n Buchanan led the charge for the Farmers with a three point effort (two goals - one assist), while Rodney White and Kyle McDonald were both close behind with two-point performances apiece.

To go along with goals f ro m B u c h a n a n a n d McDonald, teammates Cole Krutkewich and Lance Nugent also scored for Neepawa. Meanwhile, Nick Stire notched a pair and Johnny Beaulieu added the other for Gladstone in the loss.

With the win, Neepawa improved their THHL

regular season record to 4-0-0. As for Gladstone, they fell to 1-1-0 with the defeat.

Neepawa has a pair of road games on Nov. 16-17 in MacGregor and Boissevain respectively.

T h e Fa r m e r s r e t u r n home on Nov. 24 to face Minnedosa.

Pilots on Friday, Nov. 9, by the score of 4-3 in overtime.

Shane Jury and Wes Lewis scored for Minnedosa in the second period, while Derek Cameron put one away with just 2:33 left in regulation. Pilot Mound would win it, however, with a goal early in the overtime session.

Minnedosa will next play a pair of road games against Souris and Neepawa before their next home game on Saturday, Dec. 1 versus Wawanesa.

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going to be ups and there’s going to be downs. We’re just going to try and make this upsurge last as long as possible.”

After playing another game against the Swan Valley Stampeders on Wednesday, Nov. 14 (game concluded after the publication deadline), the Natives next face the challenges of the OCN Blizzard and Selkirk Steelers. Those games are scheduled for Nov. 16 and 17 at the Yellowhead Arena.

Start times are set for 7:30 pm.

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Saturday, November 17, 2018 vs. Selkirk Steelers - 7:30 pm

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Choraliers present Christmas in song 2018 at the Yellowhead Centre December 2 at 7:00. Voluntary contribution at the door, proceeds to local Christmas cheer. _____________________ Old Time Dance, Plumas Community Hall, Nov. 23, 7:30 - 11:30 pm. Band: The Fugitives. Lunch served. _____________________ Polonia Community Hall Old Time Dance, Sat. Nov. 17th, 8:00 pm - midnight.

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MONDAY NOVEMBER 19th at 7:30 PM Come out and help us get a fundraiser going to get the skating rink finished.

In Memory In Memory

Irene Buchanan (nee KASPICK) March 1928 – Nov. 2000

In loving memory of a best friend, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away Nov. 17, 2000.

Time slips by and life goes on, But from our thoughts you are never gone.

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, To love, to cherish, to never forget.

Each of us in our own special way, Remember you with love today.

Gone but not forgotten Love Mac and your children

In Loving Memory William Roy Sumner

Jan. 25, 1936 – Nov. 19, 2014 Memory drifts to scenes long past, Time rolls on, but memories last; Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all.

Lovingly Remembered by wife Liz, Kevan, Tanya, Liam & Aedan Sumner, Stephane, Kerilee, Tarek, Kane & Kyson Lapointe

Obituary Shirley Jean McClelland Shirley Jean McClelland of West Kelowna, BC passed away peacefully on November 2nd, 2018.

Born Shirley Jean Stanley on August 31st, 1928 in Toronto, Ontario to missionary parents. Shirley was raised in the Gowans Home [for missionary children] in Collingwood Ontario.Shirley completed her nursing training at age 23 and soon after married Bill Watson and moved to Beeton, Ontario.

Shirley is survived by daughters Peggy, (Trevor) Nancy, sons Mark (Cathy), Grant (Jeannie) Graham (Jacquie) and 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by son Bill and husbands Bill Watson and Ken McClelland. Bill passed away suddenly in 1970 and in 1972 she met and married Ken and moved that same year to Neepawa, Manitoba. Shirley devoted much of her time to collecting and selling antiques and eventually opened an antique store. Shirley was very proud of her work helping to establish the Beautiful Plains Museum.

Shirley moved to the sunny Okanagan in 2013 and resided in Brookhaven Care Centre for the past two years. Shirley will be fondly remembered for her warm smile and sense of humor.

As per Shirley's request no funeral was held and she will be interred beside her husband Bill in Beeton, Ontario.

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Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa _____________________ Polonia Hall, cap 173. Perfect for smaller weddings, socials, anniversaries, etc.

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Help Wanted

PERMANENT FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY Broadfoot Fraser Agencies is currently accepting applications for an Autopac Customer Services Representative and General Insurance Broker

New Location: Neepawa MB 41 Main Street E Preference will be given to applicants with IWS Certification and a Minimum of Level 2 Insurance License.

The Brokers Workstation experience is an asset.

Training will be provided for the right candidate.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check.

The new team member will be career oriented with advance communication skills.

Compensation is based on Qualification and Experience.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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A young farmer looking for my own grainland to rent in the Gladstone, Plumas, Arden and Langruth areas.

Call Lyndon Soper at (204) 871-0070.

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10 ft gooseneck stock trailer and small square hay bales.

204-835-2345. _____________________ For Sale By Offers: The Kelwood United Church, Mountain Ave. Kelwood, MB. 125 ft and 1 lot (Lot 10, Block 1 , Plan 543) Highest offer not necessarily accepted.

Please mail offers to: Russ Newton 107-525 First Ave., Neepawa, MB. Phone for info 204-476-2165 or Pat Jensen, Box 165 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0. Phone for info 204-8352458 or David Winthrop, Box 97 Kelwood, MB. Phone for info 204-212-1249.

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1 bedroom basement apartment in Gladstone. $495 per month includes utilities.

Available Dec. 1. Call 204385-2977. _____________________ Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-3960988 _____________________ Bungalow on acreage for rent. 2 bed 1 bath. No smoking, no pets between Kelwood and Riding Mtn. $350 per month. 403-3917802 _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, apartment for rent. Available immediately. Phone or text 204-841-1298 _____________________ Storage space for rent, 10' x 30' heated space secure downtown location in Neepawa. For more info: 204-599-9854 or rmltdneepawa@gmail.com _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

Real Estate Farm Land for Sale

NW 16-17-11W 160 cultivated ac with 55 ac seeded to grass.

NE 32-17-12W 160 ac fenced pasture with trees and water sources.

Accepting bids until November 30. Submit offers to: courtseeds@gmail.com • 204-386-2354

Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

Please forward resume to: Dwight Kinley, Broadfoot Fraser Agencies Box 450, 6 Morris St. N. Gladstone, MB R0J0T0 dwight.broadfoot@mymts.net

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION ACCOUNTANT

Term Position (Maternity Leave) December 2018 – December 2019 The Turtle River School Division invites applications for the position of accountant at the Division Office in McCreary.

Duties to include maintaining a computerized payroll system, administration of employee benefits, accounts payable, accounting function through to the preparation of monthly Financial Statements Applicants must possess some formal accounting training or work experience.

Applicants must have knowledge and skills in formal accounting principles, payroll and employee benefits, and operation of a personal computer.

The ability to work with minimum supervision, good communication skills and knowledge of computers would be an asset.

Salary Starting $39,845.

Applications close November 19, 2018 noon or when the position is filled.

Apply to or for more information: Mrs. Shannon Desjardins, Secretary-Treasurer Turtle River School Division P.O. Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 e-mail: shannon@trsd.ca Fax (204) 835-2426 Phone (204) 835-2067 x 203

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invites applications for the position of

School Board Trustee – WARD 2 (Neepawa and Area)

A School Board Trustee’s main responsibility is to prepare for and participate in school board and committee meetings. The school board as a whole sets policy through decisions made at regular board meetings.

Individuals who are Canadian Citizens over the age of 18 that live within Ward 2 boundaries are eligible to apply for this role. Ward 2 is all residents within School Division boundaries North of the FORMER North Cypress and Langford boundary.

The Board of Trustees will be pleased to accept a Letter of Intention that outlines the reason for applying along with other pertinent information from qualified individuals.

Start date to commence as soon as selection is made.

The Division will be pleased to accept all applications until NOON, Wednesday, November 28th, 2018.

Submit Letter of Intention to: Shannon Bayes Secretary-Treasurer Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 Tel: (204) 476-2388 Fax:(204) 476-3606 Email: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca See Division website for more details on this position at www.beautifulplainssd.ca and click on job postings

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FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company.

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you!

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world!

• Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Current starting wage is $14.50/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $21.55/hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team.

As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

18 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Earl Frederick Allum 1945 – 2018

Earl was born in the old Neepawa hospital on August 11, 1945 at precisely 3:47 a.m and was taken to his family home at 277 3rd Avenue. He was raised at (now a heritage home) 290 1st Avenue. Earl's final years were spent at 283 Isabel Street. Earl passed away peacefully at 3:06 p.m on October 4, 2018 at the current Neepawa hospital with family by his side.

Earl was predeceased by his parents Frederick Cyril Allum (Oak Lake, MB) in 1980 and Stella Sophia Swereda (Olha/Marco District, MB) in 2015.

Earl was an only child, raised by two very busy parents. As a young boy, Earl was involved in the Baptist Church, Boy Scouts, school activities and some after school neighbourhood pranking with the Crabbe brothers down the street.

As a young man, Earl felt an urge, a strong pull to create his own journey elsewhere and in the early 60's Earl left school and left home.

He first went to the mines in Geraldton, Ontario then next to Thompson, Manitoba.

But it was British Columbia that captured his heart in more ways than one.

He worked as a diamond driller from southern BC at Britannia Beach up to the Yukon at Anvil Mine, Hart River Mine and United Keno Hills, just to name a few.

Earl was based out of the Okanagan Valley in Oyama, BC, at the home of Nada Willard. It was a wonderful ranch house with many animals. Earl enjoyed horseback riding and his favorite dog, Gypsy.

Earl worked hard and enjoyed life to the fullest with many stories of his work placements, his work buddies and his adventures travelling across Canada to Expo 67 and excursions into the United States.

In 1980, Earl's father passed away and within a few years, Earl decided to come back home to Neepawa to be closer to his mother.

He worked various jobs in Neepawa before securing a job at the Hazel M. Kellington School.

Earl still loved to travel, especially to be with family. His mother's side of the family was non-stop perogies, cabbage rolls and music. Earl could keep up quite nicely playing guitar with his uncles on cymbalas and violins. Visiting the family homestead in the Olha/Marco District was another enjoyable trip. Earl has been coast to coast across Canada as well as two trips to Europe and three road trips to Alaska.

Earl loved to read. He would read anything cover to cover. After discovering the benefits of the computer, his exploring was fearless and endless.

Earl's knowledge allowed him the ability to have a discussion with anyone about literally any topic. His details of current events to historic events was amazing. Earl was well spoken and most important, Earl was a good listener.

People and places were very important to him.

Earl should have been a writer. His many journals of the places he had been, the people he had met. The flair he had for story telling about the people in his life and his home. From painful moments to a beautiful description of a rainy day turned sunny with not one but a double rainbow.

The writings of sights and sounds of his Europe trips and Alaska adventures.

One could taste and smell the fresh caught fish sizzling on their camp stove!

Earl had a few great friends that were very dear to him. The kind of friends he felt comfortable with. The kind of friends that had your back and you had theirs. The kind of friends that extended supper invitations, birthday invitations and the coffee buddy. The kind of people he felt at home with.

For those that knew Earl, know that a dear gentle soul left our lives.

Earl was diagnosed with an inoperable tumor in 2013. Two years later, in 2015, he lost his mother, whom he loved dearly.

The highlights of the last couple of years for Earl were his baptism done by Joe Ball and of course, the purchase of a brand new truck.

Unfortunately, after five years, and the best efforts from all of Earl's doctors, nurses and homecare, our good natured, gracious friend, neighbour and beloved family member was laid to rest.

I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.

I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.

Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

Thank you:

Terry Smith, Moe Terrick, Vince Walker, Guy Proulx, Dan Harmeson, Les Barr The pallbearers who carried Earl Allum home to rest at The Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa, MB. Honorary pallbearer Nettie Williams.

Spiritual words and friendship Rev Neil Strohschein.

Memories of Earl by: Gwen Barr, Terry and Donna Smith, Dan Harmeson, John Nelson, Bob Delaloye Amazing Grace sung by Kathy Person Brian James from White’s Funeral Chapel The ladies from the Neepawa First Baptist Church for the lovely luncheon.

Earl loved this community and it showed in all the friendships he had here.

Earl was very lucky to be able to have the best care possible right here in his home town. Neepawa has the most amazing staff, doctors and nurses in their wonderful hospital.

Thank you to all of you from the bottom of our hearts for the flowers, cards, food and donations that were made in Earl’s name.

Earl’s cousins: Betty-anne Person and family Gwen Barr and family Brenda Zagrodney and family

Earl...you are Free.

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Letter to the editor

Continued from page 5 According to the people who get paid to keep track of this stuff, 70 per cent of the world’s boreal forest has been destroyed or compromised by agriculture, mining, forestry, transportation and power development. And during the same time span, the number of caribou and wild reindeer in the world has been reduced by 70 per cent. Coincidence? I think not. The plains bison had to go. They occupied valuable agricultural land. The caribou do not. Are we willing to cause the extinction of the caribou to save a few million dollars? For shame.

Actually, Bipole III north of Gladstone is only 65 miles form Bipole I and II. Still much too close. It should have been near the Saskatchewan border, with 160 miles of separation and greatly enhanced ability to supply more clean power to that province.

I laughed aloud at Ken’s choice of the bald eagle as proof of a healthy environment.

Actually, the eagle is a living trophy to the victory of environmentalists over industrialism. By outlawing the insecticide DDT some 50 years ago, the environmentalists brought the eagle back from near extinction. Look it up, Ken. It’s a wonderful story of people working together to help nature with no thought of personal gain. And I’ve seen more eagles this week than I did in the first 40 years of my life.

Leonard Paramor Arden, MB

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You and your health

advice for a healthier lifestyle

How to fix tennis elbow

By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor

Change activities T he fir st thing you should do is to try to avoid the repetitive activity that is aggravating your elbow.

Less stress can be put on the muscle by also lifting with your hand in a palm up position so you are flexing your wrist rather than extending your wrist with your hand in a palm down position. Lessening the frequency and the weight on the elbow can also help.

Brace it Research shows that you can decrease the discomfort with a properly fitted tennis elbow brace.

These can be purchased at most pharmacy stores and should be worn during

the activities that aggravate contributing to your elbow the elbow. pain. The shoulder girdle and mid back spine can also Heat and ice be involved in tennis elbow.

“Heat for hurt and ice for S h o u l d e r d y s f u n c t i o n injury.” Ice is an effective causes weakness down the way to treat an acute chain to the elbow. tennis elbow or to help calm down an aggravated Stretch and chronic tennis elbow. Ten to strengthen 15 minute intervals of ice This is the most important every hour over the lateral step to take after the pain has elbow is effective. Heat calmed down. Stretching is more appropriate with involves having the arm chronic tennis elbow that stretched out straight, palm hasn’t been aggravated or facing down, and the other “flared up”. hand pulls down the wrist.

Do not stretch into pain and Get your only hold the stretch for 30 spine checked seconds.

There are many studies Strengthening the that show a link between elbow is a priority but you nerve irritation in the should be strengthening the neck and tennis elbow. A entire arm and shoulder. thorough examination of Strength training should the cervical spine can reveal not aggravate the elbow that there is dysfunction and light resistance with

high repetitions (15 to 20) is the best method. Three sets of the exercises once a day will help you to avoid over training the area. Always remember to stop doing the exercise if it is painful and consult a professional for further advice.

S o m e t e n n i s e l b ow exercises are: squeeze an object such as a sponge ball; swirl a glass half full of water in both directions; draw the alphabet out with your pointer finger achieving large wrist movements; place your wrist at the edge of a table with the palm down (hanging over the edge), and with a soup can in your grasp, lift your hand up fast and then lower it slowly; wring out a towel both ways; strengthen biceps, triceps and shoulder girdle

Benefits of Being Active “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.”

– Plato

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musculature Conclusion: If you are worried that you might have tennis elbow, visit a trained healthcare provider to get a proper diagnosis and then establish a treatment plan.

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Video games make for healthy children

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

On Saturday, Nov. 3, over 100,000 people across Canada and the United States participated in a 24 hour gaming marathon for an event called Extra Life.

Cassandra Wehrhahn of Neepawa, who took part in the marathon, gave the Banner & Press some inside information on what exactly this event is.

“It’s a gaming charity event, where gamers gather together to raise money for kids in local children’s hospitals in their area,” explained Wehrhahn. Extra Life has partnered with Children’s Miracle Network to donate the money raised in different areas to the children’s hospital closest to the fundraisers, so anyone fundraising in Manitoba would be donating to the children’s hospital in Winnipeg.

Wehrhahn explained that the fundraising aspect is fairly straightforward. “It’s really easy, actually. You just go on the website, you sign up, you create your account and you can just start collecting donations. That’s really all you have to do. There’s files given to you, if you wanted to make promotional material, they provide all their logos

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Members of the local Extra Life charity team, MB-Westman, gathered at the ACC campus on Nov. 3 to play video games for 24 hours to heal kids.

and everything. You can download pledge forms and print those off so that you can get local donations.”

The event happens on Nov. 3 every year, with collections happening leading up to and following the gaming marathon. “If that date doesn’t work for people though, they’re free to participate on any day, any time that they want,” Wehrhahn added. “There’s nothing saying that you have to participate the whole 24 hours, so you can fit it to adjust your schedule if needed.”

The fundraising can be done as a team, or individually. The Westman area has an existing team already that met at Assiniboine Community College (ACC) in Brandon

to do the marathon. “It’s encouraged, typically, that if you’re able to go to the gathering area that you do go, but everybody’s free to participate from home if you’re not able to travel to that location,” explained Wehrhahn. She fundraised as part of team Westman, but participated in the gaming marathon from her house in Neepawa. Last year, however, she was able to take part with the group at the meeting place. “It’s a really nice set-up. The college, ACC, is kind enough to let us go there and we have rooms rented every year so everybody kind of sets up, they bring in all their TVs and consoles or computers and they plug everything in and just go to town.”

Wehrhahn noted that last

year, team MB-Westman had about 40 gamers involved. “[We had] a bit lower registry this year, but I think that’s because a few of the people were fundraising in the area, but just not on the Westman team roster.”

The overall amount that was raised by Extra Life this year was over 800 million dollars, going to children’s hospitals all over Canada and the US. Team Westman was able to bring in just under $2,500 to donate to the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg. “And as of Nov. 8, “ Wehrhahn added, “the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg received $41,000 in donations from the area.”

Donations could still be coming in, as the submission cutoff for the year isn’t until the end of December.

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Home Improvement 2018 Save time and money with material alternatives

Submitted Metro Creative Connection Home renovations are big business. The home renovation resource Home Advisor states that the national average cost of remodeling multiple rooms in a home was $41,784 in 2018.

W h i le homeow ners cannot change the size of rooms to save money, they can manipulate the materials used to keep expenses down. Many products on the market today are designed to replicate the look of more costly materials without the higher price tags. User-friendly DIY products also can help corral costs by cutting down on labour expenses.

Resilient f looring Resilient f looring is manufactured to mimic the look of hardwood, tile, stone and other materials. According to Armstrong Flooring, specialized manufacturing processes and coatings create a product that resists stains, dents,

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moisture and scratches. Most resilient products are made up of several layers to create stability and absorb sound. These products tend to be less expensive than the materials they replicate.

Laminate countertops Much like resilient f looring, laminate countertops are inexpensive, low-maintenance and durable alternatives to stone and solidsurface countertops. They come in many different styles that can look like granite or marble. Homeowners also can consider solid surface materials, tile, concrete and wood block when looking for cost-efficient countertop materials.

Shower kits Bathroom renovations can increase the overall value of a home.

But some homeowners do not have the time or money to do a complete bathroom remodel. Replacing an old vanity with a newer one and replacing an outdated tub/shower combination can improve the

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functionality of a space without breaking the bank. Shower kits and stalls enable homeowners to renovate bathrooms with less hassle than creating a tile or stone based shower enclosure. Kit pieces drop in place and may only require minor plumbing work. Certain kits can be installed directly over dated showers for a quick remodel turnaround.

Cabinet refacing Homeowners who want to keep the layout of a kitchen intact but simply update its look can turn to cabinet refacing. The Kitchen Magic renovation company says refacing or resurfacing uses quality wood or laminate veneer to change the color and appearance of the exterior of cabinets without having to remove the existing cabinet frames.

New doors, drawers and hardware will complete the transformation at a fraction of the cost of a new cabinet build.

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The Mousetrap comes to Minnedosa

Minnedosa Drama Club is bringing Agatha Christie’s famous play “The Mousetrap” to the community on November 21-23. This long running play opened in London’s West End at The Ambassador Theatre in 1952, transferring to the St. Martin’s Theatre in 1974- without missing a single performance. Over time, 450 actors and actresses have appeared with 260 understudies. It’s been presented in 27 languages in more than 50 countries. This is a “must see” production performed by a talented cast directed by Rebecca Porteous from Brandon. Tickets are still available for the Nov. 21 & 23 nights at Minnedosa’s Inspire Studio and Regional Library. Call 204867-3621 to book tickets for the Nov. 22 Dinner Theatre. Performances are at MCCC. Pictured (L-R) during rehearsal, James Shaw, Dan Voth, Dylan Burrell, Nicole McLenehan, Shanna Turnbull, John Earle, Luke Palson. Missing : Louise McInnes.

4-H Beef Club initial report

By Dean Rosling Submitted

The Neepawa 4-H beef club had its first meeting of the year on Monday, Oct. 1. During this meeting, our executive election was held. Cora Baker was elected President, Josie Pedersen is our Vice President, Lauren Rosling became our Secretary,

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At the meeting, we also decided that our initial ‘ We i g h d a y ” w o u l d be on Dec. 15, at the Gladstone Auction Mart.

We also participated in the Remembrance Day service in Neepawa and will be in the Christmas Parade. If you are interested in joining the 4-H Beef Club, please contact any of the leaders.

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Broddi Bjarnason earned the title of Treasurer, D e a n Ro s l i n g i s t h e Club Reporter, Madisyn Robertson was voted our Scrapbooker, and the final elective of Area Council Representative is Cora Baker. This year, we have 12 members and our leaders are Shelley Bjarnason, Hans Pedersen and Dalyse Robertson.

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Lighting is a key component of curb appeal Submitted Metro Creative Connection

Curb appeal can affect prospective buyers’ perception of a home.

When addressing curb appeal, homeowners may be inclined to focus on features that are easily seen from the street during the day. But what can a homeowner do to improve on his or her home’s nighttime aesthetic?

Outdoor lighting is one aspect of curb appeal that is often overlooked, advises the home improvement experts at The Spruce.

Homeowners may fail to

recognize the importance of how proper illumination can provide their homes with a warm glow and make it look beautiful after the sun has set.

For example, think of how cozy and inviting neighborhoods appear during the holiday season when homes are strung with twinkling lights.

Homeowners can replicate that look all year long with lighting elements.

Lighting for evening hours also helps maintain a safe environment for

people who are visiting the property. Illuminating walkways and doorways provides a clearly visible and safe path to and from the home.

The following are a few ways to improve outdoor lighting: • Focus on architectural features. Outdoor lighting can focus on the external features of the home’s architectural style. Use light to draw attention to interesting gables, dramatic roof lines, dormers or curved entryways.

• Play up landscaping.

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pathways, gardens and all of the elements of softscapes and hardscapes on a property. The lighting experts at Vernon Daniel Associates say that soft lighting can make homes feel war m and cozy. Uplighting trees or other elements can add a dramatic effect.

• Light up all doors.

Make sure that doors, both entry and garage,

are properly lit for ease of entry and egress from the home. Safety.com, a home and personal security resource, says a home burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the United States. Installing motion-activated lights or lights on timers can deter break-ins. Consider using home automation to control porch lights and other outdoor lights

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Homeowners are urged not to overlook outdoor lighting as a vital part of their plan to improve curb appeal.

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Remembering the fallen at Neepawa’s Yellowhead Centre

Above: A wreath was lain and a salute given on behalf of the RCMP. Many more wreaths were presented.

Below: Not a seat went empty this Remembrance Day. All were filled with more standing to observe the service.

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Veteran Merv Drayson attended the Remembrance Day services with his family this past Sunday. A Legion member for 75 years, Merv Drayson joined the military on April 1, 1943 at the Manning Depot in Brandon, Manitoba.

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Settling in In memory of William Trickett

Neepawa one of five rural communities to provide SWIS program

In memor y of former Kelwood resident, Able Seaman William Dearl Trickett, SLt(Ret’d) Blair Gilmore, CD presented Kelwood Legion #50 President Larr y Henton with a HMCS Athabaskan 76 mm main gun s hell casing during the Legion’s Remembrance Day ceremonies.

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press First-day jitters are a reality for many school-goers.

But imagine going to school for the first time in a totally different country, where many things are different compared to the place you immigrated from.

Culture shock, and perhaps a shock from the weather changes, are sure to pile onto the difficulty of settling in. That’s what Neepawa Settlement Services’ “Settlement Workers in Schools”(SWIS) program is here to help with.

Maximizing the school experience Starting in early July, and getting a true start in September, Neepawa Settlement Services is one of five rural agencies participating in the new-to-Manitoba program, which is a pilot project which aims to supplement what schools can do by bridging gaps and addressing challenges that newcomer students may have on an individual basis. Funded by Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the SWIS program will make settlement workers available in schools to work in partnership with them and with newcomer families to maximize newcomer students’ experiences. This can include a variety of after-school activities, such as homework, conversation circles, getting to know the community better, school orientation and recreational activities as well as simply helping the families to understand the school system and help them engage in school activities.

Put in the simplest terms, the program will “maximize the school experience for everyone”. The Banner & Press spoke to Neepawa Settlement Services Executive Director Don Walmsley for details.

“We’re currently formally engaged with the Pine Creek School Division and the Beautiful Plains School Division,” said Walmsley. “This is an outreach program where workers can travel to schools outside of Neepawa to any school within the school division that may have newcomer students. Currently, we’re looking at Carberry, Neepawa and Gladstone.”

An interesting journey Walmsley added that the program has garnered an amazing response and that negotiations with a third school division have already begun.

“It’s been a really interesting journey and IRCC is very keen in regards to this kind of program because they’ve seen it be successful in other jurisdictions, and they’re really hoping that will be the same thing here.

Certainly from our experience, there’s no question that this is a successful program,” Walmsley enthused.

“We use a lot of information that comes from sister programs in Alberta and Saskatchewan who have been doing it for a while. A lot of really good basic foundational information in the terms of structure, the kinds of things they’ve done and the processes.”

Walmsley expressed excitement in particular regarding how the program will aid the communities of Neepawa and Gladstone, as both have received a fair amount of newcomers, making them ideal grounds for the pilot project. He elaborated that, due to Neepawa’s sudden and rapid growth, the community has faced challenges, but many positive things have happened in the community as a result. Walmsley also stated that having the SWIS program aid in the integration process is simply another part of being a welcoming community.

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